Custom Brackets HDV Cage Kit User Manual

HDV CAGE KIT INSTRUCTIONS

Attaching the MC shoe mounts to the bracket

Attaching the Extension Bars to the bracket

Attaching the bracket to a tripod or monopod

Cleveland, Ohio 44143

Innovative Camera Supports

HDV Extension Bar

(Locking shoe mount)

(MC) shoe mount

(For locking-ring
components)

(MC) shoe mount

(For locking-ring
components)

Made in USA

Wire Keeper

website: www.custombrackets.com

email: [e-mail]

HDV Extension Bar

(Locking shoe mount)

(MC) shoe mount

(For locking-ring
components)

32 Alpha Park

phone: [phone]

toll free: 800-530-2289

Wire Keeper

Attaching the camera plate to the bracket

Attach the camera mounting plate to the bracket using the two screws (8-32 threads x 1/2” long socket
head) and Allen wrench (5/64”) supplied with your bracket. Install screws from underneath the bracket.

There are three different positions that the camera mounting plate can be placed in. The position of the
camera mounting plate will allow access for replacing the battery.

Attaching a camera to the camera plate

Attach your camera with lens positioned to the front of the bracket. Tighten the “D” style camera screw
completely. Best position is to position the screw in the middle of the slot.

The kit includes (3) MCs (shoe mount for locking-ring components). Once nal location is determined,

tighten the MC down with the “D” style screw.

The kit includes (2) Extension Bars (extended locking shoe mounts). The location of these can be
installed in the slot on the top of the bracket. They can be positioned towards the front or back of
the bracket. This allows placement of any component in the perfect position while helping maintain a

disired balance of the setup. Once nal location is determined then, tighten the Extension Bar down

with the “D” style screw.

Accessory hole

for HDV Grip Set

Camera mounting plate

(with 1/4” x 20 screw)

3/8” x 16

tripod mount

Front View

The HDV Cage includes a 3/8” x 20 threaded hole on the base. To attach to a tripod or monopod, place

the base on the 3/8” x 20 mounting stud and screw it into the base until it is rmly attached.

Accessory hole

for HDV Grip Set

Accessories

MC (Shoe mount for locking-ring components)

FT-JR (Locking shoe mount)

HDV Extension Bar (Extended locking shoe mount)

HDV Grip Set (Set of two grips)

Wire Keepers (additional pair)

*HDV Extension Bar, FT-JR, and MC require SP-292 D-clip screw

Camera Quick Releases

QR & T-CP (Custom Brackets quick release)

QRA (Arca Swiss style quick release receiver)

QRM (Manfrotto RC2 series quick release receiver)

Bracket to Tripod Quick Releases

QR & CK-502 (Custom Brackets quick release - for tripod with 1/4” x 20 )

CK-500 (Mounts into Arca Swiss style quick release receiver)

CK-501 (Mounts into Manfrotto RC2 series quick release receiver)

HDV Cage Kit Facts

The HDV Cage Kit is constructed from anodized aircraft aluminum for a lightweight and anodized for a

scratch-resistant nish.

The HDV Cage Kit is designed completely maintenance-free.

USA 5 Year Warranty

For a period of ve (5) years from date of purchase, Custom Brackets will repair or replace free of charge,

any defect in material or workmanship. Warranty does not cover repairs due to abuse, negligence, impact

or any modications made by the customer. Warranty service is available by returning the HDV Cage Kit

(shipping prepaid) to Custom Brackets. All returns must include a return authorization (RA) number (email
[e-mail] to obtain), letter explaining the problem, and a copy of the sales receipt. Method
of shipping and shipping charges back to customer will be provided by Custom Brackets.

International 5 Year Limited Warranty

For a period of ve (5) years from date of purchase, Custom Brackets will repair or replace free of charge,

any defect in material or workmanship. Warranty does not cover repairs due to abuse, negligence, impact

or any modications made by the customer. Method of shipping and shipping charges back to customer
will be provided by Custom Brackets during rst year of warranty only. Remaining warranty years, the
HDV Cage kit will be shipped to customer by UPS unless otherwise specied by customer and charges are

the responsibility of the customer. Warranty service is available by returning the HDV Cage Kit (shipping
prepaid) to Custom Brackets. All returns must include a return authorization (RA) number (email info@
custombrackets.com to obtain), letter explaining the problem, and a copy of the sales receipt.

Repair

Repair service is available by returning the HDV Cage Kit (shipping prepaid) to Custom Brackets. All returns
must include a return authorization (RA) number (email [e-mail] to obtain), letter explaining
the problem. A repair cost will be issued and must be approved prior to any repairs. The repaired HDV Cage

kit will be shipped to customer by UPS ground unless otherwise specied by customer and shipping charges

are the responsibility of the customer.