Syrp Genie II Linear Setup Guide

II linear

Setup Guide

Welcome to the Syrp family

Before you start filming, there are a few simple steps

to follow to ensure your Genie II is assembled

correctly and you’re sliding smoothly.

This guide will walk you through the correct Genie II

set up, as well as some helpful tips.

Additional resources can be found at

support.syrp.co.nz

What’s in the Box

Genie II Linear (Battery + QR Plate Incl.)

Rope Hooks

Charger

USB Adapter

Euro Plug

1/4" - 3/8" Adapter

USB-C Charge Cable

AU/NZ Plug

Capstan

1/4" Camera Screw

UK Plug

USA Plug

Quick Release Button

Quick Release Lock

Genie II Linear

Linear Base 90mm

Camera Port

USB-C Port

Joystick

Power Button

Camera recording light

Charging light

Wireless connection light

Capstan Drive Gear

Capstan release button

Tightening Wheel

Install the Capstan

Align the markings and insert

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the Capstan.

Turn the capstan counter

2

clockwise until you hear a
CLICK!

Correct Rope Direction Incorrect Rope Direction

The rope shouldn’t exit
the channels and cross
back over itself.

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UNLOCK

Open the Quick

Release Lock

Quick Release Plate

Pull out the 90mm Quick Release Plate and screw
to the base of your ballhead or video head.

Push Quick Release

3

button across and pull
the plate up to remove

2

SWAP

PULL

TO RELEASE

Pull the Thread Release
to swap between 3/8” &
1/4” Camera Screws.

Push the 90mm Quick Release Plate down into the Genie II

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Linear. You will hear a click when it’s flush and engaged.
Close the Quick Release Lock.

!

IMPORTANT
Do not lift the Genie and or
attached equipment by the
camera. Always detach first
and transport separately.

Always lock the Quick
Release once the plate
is installed.

Mount Camera

1

2

LOCK

Mount the Genie

Magic Carpet PRO

Push the Genie II Linear
directly down into the Quick
Release Base and lock it.

Tightening Wheel
can also be used
to screw to base

!

Always lock the Quick
Release once the plate
is installed.

Standard Slider

Screw the Genie II Linear
clockwise onto a 3/8 thread
and fully tighten.

Mounting Warning

You must ensure the Quick Releases are installed correctly.

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Incorrect installation could result in your equipment
detaching and cause harm to your equipment or others.

!

IMPORTANT
Ensure the Quick Release
Plate and the Linear Base is
fully inserted. They should
be flush.

WARNING

!

Always ensure the Quick
Release Plate & Genie are
not partially inserted

Tie off the Genie Rope

Tie off the Genie rope to both ends of your track using the

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supplied rope hooks. Make note of the correct direction of
the rope as illustrated.

Correct Rope Direction Incorrect Rope Direction

Rope should not
pass through on
the inside of the
Genie II Linear.