Custom Brackets HDV PRO Kit User Manual

Attaching the MC shoe mounts to the bracket

Attaching the Extension Bars to the bracket

Attaching the camera neck strap to the bracket

HDV PRO Kit INSTRUCTIONS

Attaching the bracket to a tripod or monopod

Innovative Camera Supports

HDV Extension Bar

(Locking shoe mount)

Made in USA

Cleveland, Ohio 44143

32 Alpha Park

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toll free: 800-530-2289

website: www.custombrackets.com

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Low view handle

(Comfortable foam grip)

(3) Slots for mounting components

Slot for
neck strap

Slot for

neck strap

(MC) shoe mount

(For locking-ring
components)

Fold-in legs

Comfortable foam grips

Camera mounting plate

(with 1/4 - 20 screw)

Accessory holes &

oppitional fold-in legs position

HDV Extension Bar

(Locking shoe mount)

(MC) shoe mount

(For locking-ring
components)

Foot

Front View

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 ve 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.

Attaching the low view handle to the bracket

The top of the bracket was designed to give users many ways to place components. The handle

position (side to side & front to back) is the location for the best balance. The handle can be positioned

with face open towards the front or the back. Once the nal position is determined, tighten the handle

down with the “D” style screw.

Important

* *

Screws for the three slots must be

installed and removed at these locations

or screw may be damaged and warranty voided

Holes for mounting components

Figure #1

The kit includes (2) MCs (shoe mount for locking-ring components. The location of these can be in on

of the (3) slots or the holes on either end. 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 in on
of the (3) slots. 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.

The use of a camera neck strap to help stabilize the setup is suggested. Pushing on the bracket with

even the slightest tension upon the back of your neck from your strap, will help steady and stablize the
setup, allowing smoother shooting techniques.

At either end of the bracket there is a slot to attach each end of the neck strap (see Figure #1). Attach

the strap through the slot similar to attaching the strap to the camera. Other neck straps are available

through Photographic suppliers.

The HDV PRO includes a 1/4-20 threaded hole on the base. To attach to a tripod or monopod, place the
base on the 1/4-20 mounting stud and screw it into the base until it is rmly attached.

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Attaching the Legs to opposite side of bracket

The fold-in legs are assembled on the left side of the bracket (view from in front of camera). The fold-in

legs can also be positioned on the right side of the bracket. Using the Allen wrench (5/64”) supplied with

your bracket, unscrew the two screws (8-32 threads by 1/2” long socket head) from underneath the leg
set and place them accordingly as shown in Figure #3. Once in place, tighten down the screws. Move

the foot (Figure #2) by unscrewing it and placing it into position as shown in Figure #3.

Figure #2

Default Leg Position

Fold-in legs

Foot

Front View

Accessories

MC (Shoe mount for locking-ring components)

FT-JR (Locking shoe mount)

HDV Extension Bar (Extended locking shoe mount)

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)

Foot

Figure #3

Optional Leg Position

Front View

Fold-in legs

HDV PRO Kit Facts

The HDV PRO has many unique features. It is constructed from anodized aircraft aluminum for a lightweight and andozied for a scratch-resistent nish.

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. Excessive force unscrewing knobs will void warranty. Warranty service is available by returning the HDV PRO Kit (shipping prepaid) to Custom Brackets. All returns must include a return
authorization (RA) number (contact Custom Brackets to obtain), letter explaining the problem, and a copy of the sales receipt.

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. Excessive force unscrewing knobs will void warranty. Limitation to the warranty - after year one shipping charges are not covered. Warranty service is available by returning the
HDV PRO 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.

Repair

Repair service is available by returning the HDV PRO Kit (shipping prepaid) to Custom Brackets. All returns must include a return authorization (RA) number (contact Custom Brackets to obtain), letter explaining the problem, and
a copy of the sales receipt. A repair cost will be issued and must be approved prior to any repairs. Shipping charges are the responsibility of the customer.

Maintenance

The HDV PRO Kit is designed completely maintenance-free.