Sunpak TravelSmart Operating Instructions Manual

Operating Instructions

Congratulations on the purchase of your new
Sunpak tripod. Your tripod has been designed
to be a sturdy, rugged, and dependable product
and will provide you with many years of reliable
service.

Please spend a few moments reviewing these
instructions, so that you can take full advantage
of your tripod’s features and capabilities.

SUNPAK LIMITED LIFETIME WARRANTY

This SUNPAK product has been carefully manufactured, accu­rately adjusted, inspected and thoroughly tested before shipment
to assure you of the highest quality.

Should this SUNPAK product require service, we will repair or
replace, at our option, any part or the product itself, which our
examination shows to be defective in material or workmanship.
This warranty does not apply to wear and tear associated with
the normal use of the product. This warranty is non-transferable.

Repairs will be made to the product at no charge, under the
terms of the warranty as stated above, only when accompanied
by a dated and itemized bill of sale and nominal handling charge.

Be certain to follow all assembly and/or operating instructions
with this product. This warranty is not valid if the product has
been misused or damaged in any way that is beyond our control
or through normal wear and tear associated with use. This war­ranty applies only to the product and we are not responsible in
any way for losses, damages or any inconvenience caused by
equipment failure.

Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of conse­quential damages, so the above limitation or exclusion may not
apply to you. This warranty gives you specific legal rights and
you may have other rights which may vary from state to state.

Should service be required, the product should be carefully
packed (in the original packaging if possible ) and sent, prepaid
and insured, along with a check or money order for $9.95
(shipping and handling), to the address listed below. A note
briefly describing the nature of the defect should also be en­closed to expedite handling.

OWNER’S RECORD

Please complete this section and retain with your original bill of

sale for your records.
Model: Sunpak TravelSmart
Purchase Date ________________________________________
Dealer’s Name ________________________________________
Address _____________________________________________
City ________________________________________________
State ___________________ Zip Code ____________________

ToCAD America Inc.

Sunpak Tripod Division

53 Green Pond Road

Rockaway, NJ 07866

973-627-9600

www.tocad.com

Adjusting Leg Angle

To change the operation angle of any leg, fold the
leg in slightly towards the center column, turn the
One-Touch Low Angle Adjustment wheel half way
around (180 degrees), and pull the leg away from
the center column until it stops as illustrated below.

Split Center Column and Tension Adjustment
Screw for the Leg Connector

Your Sunpak TravelSmart tripod is equipped with a
Split Center Column (see illustration K) for low angle
heights. The tension for the leg connector can be
adjusted with an allen wrench (see illustration L).

Precautions

• Insure that all levers, handles, knobs and
leg locks are properly tightened, and that all
three legs are fully angled opened before
use.

• Do not mount any camera directly onto the
head mount screw located on the top of the
tripod’s center column. The screw may be
longer than the tripod socket in your

camera, and could possibly cause damage.

• Do not carry or transport the tripod with the
camera equipment attached (as example
but not limited to: over your shoulder or

cradled in your arms).

• Do not Oil or Grease any part of the tripod.

• Do not use any solvents or thinners to clean

your tripod. Use mild detergent and wipe dry
with a soft, lint-free cloth only.

• Do not store or expose your tripod to

excessive heat or cold or use close to any

flame or fire.

• Do not exceed the load limit for this product.

K L

TravelSmart tripod Cat. no. 620-5656CC

Height and Tension Control Adjustments

Your Sunpak TravelSmart tripod is equipped with
a Lift-n-Lock Split Center Column for precise
height adjustments.

To raise or lower the center column, loosen the
Elevation Lock Knob (1). Grasp the tripod head
and lift to the desired height. Retighten the Ele­vation Lock Knob to secure. To reduce any sud­den downward camera movement when adjust­ing the tripod’s height, your
Sunpak TravelSmart tripod is also
equipped with a Tension Adjustment
Collar (2) that encases the center
column. Turning the collar in a
counter clockwise direction will in­crease tension to the column, which
acts as aid in supporting heavier
cameras. To reduce tension on the
center column, when using lighter
weight equipment, turn the collar
counterclockwise .

Note: Never release your camera or camcorder
until the Elevation Lock Knob is securely retight­ened.

Specifications

Folded Length 14.5 in. (36.8 cm)
Maximum Height 56.0 in. (142.2 cm)
Minimum Height 14.5 in. (36.8 cm)
Maximum Load Limit 3.3lbs (1.5 kg)
Weight 1.9lbs (864 g)

Tripod Components

1. Vertical Tilt Lock Knob

2. Twist Pan/Tilt Locking Handle

3. 3-Way Panhead With Bubble Level

4. Quick Release Platform With

Locking Lever

5. One-Touch Leg Angle
Adjustment Wheel

6. 5-Section Leg With
Twist Leg Locks

7. Elevation Lock Knob

8. Tension Adjustment

Collar/Split Center
Column

9. Rubber Feet

Extending the Sunpak TravelSmart Legs
Each leg of the Sunpak TravelSmart has twist leg
locks and each segment may be withdrawn as
needed. This permits setting your equipment at a
comfortable height and can be very useful when
positioning your tripod on uneven terrain.

To lengthen any leg extension, twist the leg lock (1)
counterclockwise and gently pull on the leg segment
to the desired length. To secure in position, twist the
leg lock clockwise (2). Not properly securing a twist
leg lock may cause the tripod leg to retract unex­pectedly and result in damage to your camera and
tripod).

Quick Release Platform

Move the Quick Release Locking Lever outward
until it stops and remove the Quick Release Plat­form by lifting upward. The platform has a threaded
¼ x 20 camera mounting screw for camera attach­ment.

Position the platform so the camera mounting
screw aligns with the matching receptacle on your
camera. For camcorders, be sure to align the video
indexing pin with the matching re­ceptacle on the camcorder. Move
and hold open the Quick Release
Lock Lever and with the camera or
camcorder tilted slightly down,
slide the Quick Release Platform
back into position. After doing so,
secure the platform using the
Quick Release Locking Lever by
pressing firmly until it stops.

Using the 3-way Panhead

For panning and tilting, loosen
the Pan and Tilt Handle, by turn­ing the handle counterclockwise.
Tilt the Panhead as desired and
re-tighten by turning clockwise or
leave loose for panning.

One-Touch Leg Angle Adjustment

Your Sunpak TravelSmart tripod is equipped with
One-Touch leg angle adjustment wheels. When
the wheel is turned it will automatically stop with
the leg is fully extended. When opening the tri­pod, make certain that all three One-Touch leg
angle adjustment wheels are not rotated to the
low angle position. All three One-Touch leg angle
adjustment wheels should be rotated so that the
metal tab, that is located on the top of the wheel,
is turned toward the tripod chassis. When closing
the tripod, simply press each leg towards the
center column, until they stop.

To change the camera format from horizontal to
vertical, loosen the Vertical Lock Knob (1) and
rotate the camera platform (2) 90 degrees to the left
to its vertical position. Retighten the Vertical Tilt
Lock Knob.

Note:The vertical tilt lock knob can be repositioned
by pulling out and setting to its desired location.

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