Magnus VT-4000 User manual

VT-4000

Owner’s

Manual

Video Tripod

Congratulations
on your
purchase
of the VT-4000
Video Tripod by

Magnus.

All Magnus tripods are designed
to balance features professionals
want with the affordability they
need, yet be durable enough to
provide many years of trouble-free
service and enjoyment. Please
carefully read these instructions for
setting up and breaking down your
tripod.

Key Features

• 65 mm leveling ball

• Bubble level for accurate setup

• Two-way fluid head for smooth motion

• Three-section legs break down to a compact

30.0˝ (76.2 cm)

• Passive counterbalance for stability

• Separate pan and tilt locks

• Left and right pan bar mounts

• Mid-level spreader for stability on uneven
surfaces

• Ground spikes for outdoor use and convenient
retractable rubber feet for delicate floor
surfaces

• Full 360° pan range

• Anodized aluminum construction

• 8.8 lb (4.0 kg) load capacity

• 59.0˝ (150 cm) to 27.6˝ (70.1 cm) height
range

• 30.3˝ (77 cm) folded length

• 7.9 lb (3.6 kg) weight

Safety Warnings

• Never set up or pull down a tripod while a
camera is mounted

• Do not move the tripod or adjust the legs
while a camera is mounted

• Do not exceed the maximum weight
capacity of the tripod

• Never leave a camera unattended on the
tripod

• The camera should be securely fastened
to the quick-release mounting plate before
mounting onto the tripod

• Never mount a camera to the tripod until all
tripod legs are locked and stabilized

• Do not stand on, rest on, or hang anything
from the mid-level spreader

• Do not attempt to remove the mid-level
spreader

• Do not lift or move the tripod by the head

• Keep hands clear of the inside of the legs, to
avoid trapping fingers

• The safe operation of the tripod is the
responsibility of the user

Video Tripod Components

Tilt/Pan
Bar

Universal ¼-20
Mounting Screw

Retractable

Ground Spikes

Mid-Level

Spreader

Ball Level

Locking Knob

Quick-Release

Mounting Plate

Bubble

Level

Mounting Plate
Locking Knob

Tilt/Pan Bar
Mount

Mounting Plate

Capture Release

Tilt Lock

Knob

Pan Lock
Knob

Leg
Flip-Lock