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72" Combo Tripod/Monopod
RF-TRP72
Package contents
• Tripod with pan head and quick-release plate
• Extra quick-release plate
• Quick Setup Guide
Features
QUICK SETUP GUIDE
# Component
1 Leveling bubble
2 Handle length adjustment
screw
3 Horizontal tilt lock handle
4 Vertical tilt lock knob
5 Quick-release plate
6 Quick-release plate locking
lever
7 Leveling bubble
8 Damping adjustment knob
9 Pan locking knob
10 Center column
11 Center column locking knob
12 Locking collar
13 Flip-lever leg locks
14 Rubber foot with retractable
leg spike
15 Twist screw monopod leg lock
Description
The tripod base is level when the bubble is within the circle.
Release the screw and extend the handle to the desired length.
Rotate to loosen/tighten and adjust horizontal tilt.
Adjusts vertical tilt up to 90°.
Mount your camera to this plate, then mount this plate to the tripod.
Secures the quick-release plate to the tripod.
The quick-release plate is level when the bubble is in the center.
Set desired tilt damping strength.
Locks the tripod head so that it will not rotate horizontally.
Adjustable column provides a quick height adjustment. Pull on the center
column to adjust the height.
Locks the center column in place.
Locks the tripod legs in place to provide maximum stability and strength.
Lift to adjust the leg height, then close to lock.
Provides secure, non-marring footing. Twist rubber feet counter-clockwise
to reveal leg spikes.
Unscrew the leg locks and extend the leg to the desired length.
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Using your tripod
1 Open the ip-lever leg
locks on each leg. Open
the leg sections from the
top down (thickest section
rst) to reach desired
length. Adjusting the
thickest sections rst gives
your tripod more stability
and support.
2 Close the leg locks to lock
each leg at the selected
length.
Caution: Incorrectly
securing a leg lock can cause the tripod leg to retract
unexpectedly and could result in damage to the tripod or
equipment mounted on the tripod.
3 Loosen the locking collar, then spread the legs to the preset
angle. Set the tripod on a rm surface. Tighten the locking collar
to stabilize your tripod. (Close the tripod by loosening the locking
collar and pushing in on any leg.)
4 Adjust the height of the center
column by releasing the center
column locking knob (A), raising
the center column (B) to the
desired height, then tightening
the center column locking knob.
Caution: Do not raise the center
column over the safety line.
5 Hold the quick-release plate
locking lever (A) open, then lift the
mounting plate (B) to remove it.
6 Align the bottom of your camera
or camcorder with the 1/4"
mounting screw and indexing pin
(if necessary) on the plate, then
secure your camera or camcorder
to the plate with the screw. The
screw should be tight. The
indexing pin retracts if it is not
required.
7 Open the quick-release plate
locking lever and mount the plate
onto the tripod head. Push the
lever until it stops to secure the
plate.
8 To adjust vertical tilt, loosen the
vertical tilt knob, then rotate the
plate up to 90 degrees and tighten
the knob.
9 To adjust horizontal tilt, rotate the
horizontal tilt lock handle
counter-clockwise, tilt the plate as
desired, and tighten the handle.
10 To pan, turn the pan locking knob
counter-clockwise, pan the tripod
head as desired, then tighten to
lock in place.
Note: For maximum stability,
always make sure your camera
lens is over a leg.
lock
loosen
90°
Using your monopod
1 Release the center column locking knob, then
remove the center column from the tripod base.
2 Unscrew the leg locks and extend the leg to the
desired length. Open the leg sections from the top
down (thickest section rst) to reach the desired
height. Adjusting the thickest leg sections rst gives
your monopod more stability and support.
3 Tighten the leg locks to lock the monopod at the
desired height.
Unscrew leg locks from down to top
(rubber foot A - smaller leg lock B - bigger leg lock C)
to fold monopod leg sections.
Caution: Incorrectly securing a leg lock can cause the
monopod leg to retract unexpectedly and could
result in damage to the monopod or equipment
mounted on the monopod.
4 Hold the quick-release plate locking lever (A) open,
then lift the mounting plate (B) to remove it.
5 Align the bottom of your camera or camcorder with the 1/4"
mounting screw and indexing pin (if necessary) on the plate,
then secure your camera or camcorder to the plate with the
screw. The screw should be tight. The indexing pin retracts if it is
not required.
6 Open the quick-release plate locking lever and mount the plate
onto the monopod head. Push the lever until it stops to secure
the plate.
7 To adjust vertical tilt, loosen the vertical tilt knob, then rotate the
plate up to 90 degrees and tighten the knob.
8 To adjust horizontal tilt, rotate the horizontal tilt lock handle
counter-clockwise, tilt the monopod as desired, and tighten the
handle.
9 To pan, turn the pan locking knob counter-clockwise, pan the
monopod head as desired, then tighten to lock in place.
Important safety instructions
• Make sure that all levers, handles, knobs, and leg locks are
correctly tightened, and that all three legs are fully opened
before use.
• Do not carry or transport the tripod with camera equipment
attached (for example, over your shoulder or cradled in your
arms).
• Do not store or expose your tripod to excessive heat or cold, or
use near any ame or re.
• Do not oil or grease any part of the tripod.
• Do not use any solvents or thinners to clean your tripod.
• Use only a mild detergent and wipe dry with only a soft, lint-free
cloth.
• Do not exceed the load limit of this product. Load limit is 11 lbs.
(5 kg).
Specications
Tripod Monopo d
Folded height: 27.8 in (70.5 cm) Max height: 62.8 in (159.5 cm)
Max height: 72 in (182.50 cm) Min height: 22.6 in (57.5 cm)
Min height: 26.7 in (67.7 cm) Net weight: 2.1 lbs (0.96 kgs)
Net weight: 5.38 lbs (2.44 kgs) Load capacity: 11 lbs (5 kgs)
Load capacity: 11 lbs (5 kgs)
One-year limited warranty
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