QuickJib Universal Instruction Sheet
For an Instructional Video, go to YouTube:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=tV7-SMHvboc
System Checklist:
VZ-QuickJib: Pivot Tube, Leveling Tube, Pan/Tilt Base,
Camera Platform, Weight Bar, Adapter Plate for remote heads,
Soft Case
VZ-QuickJib2: Pivot Tube, Leveling Tube, Main Tube Extension
w/ Clamping Plates, Leveling Tube Extension, Pan/Tilt Base,
Camera Platform, Weight Bar, Adapter Plate for remote heads,
Soft Case x2
VZ-QuickJibKit: Contents of VZ-QuickJib plus Tripod & Dolly
VZ-QuickJib2Kit: Contents of VZ-QuickJib2 plus Tripod & Dolly
Notes: 1) Kits with -50 or -100 simply add the MC-50 or MC-
100 remote heads. 2) Weight plates NOT INCLUDED
VZ-QuickJib
VZ-QuickJib Kit
VZ-QuickJib2
VZ-QuickJib2 Kit
platform
MC100 or MC50 flat bases
(extended)
Tripod Feet Secured to
DOLLY
WARNING: Do
Dolly - Shown Below
not roll fully loaded jib
around freely
Camera
VZ-QuickJib2Kit-100
Leveling Tube
Camera Platform attaches to camera
leveling tube at crossbar w/ threaded
rod & leveling knobs
Adapter Plate for 100mm heads and
Main Tube
Extension
Pivot Section
Telescoping
weight section
QR pin
Main Tube Extension: Align
tubes/plates/holes and insert
long thumbscrew through
aligned holes, tighten hand
knob thoroughly.
Captive Clamp Plates with hand knobs
(for QuickJib2 / Extension only)
Pan/Tilt Base
pins
Telescoping Weight Section
position w/ hand knob
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These instructions apply to all versions of the QuickJib – ignore components
you didn’t purchase. The VZ-QuickJib is the short jib-only version. The VZQuickJib2 is the extended jib-only version. VZ-QuickJibKit & VZ-QuickJib2Kit
versions include tripod & dolly. All versions use standard barbell weight plates.
* Find level ground and fix tripod to dolly by inserting tripod feet into
dolly receivers (pic next page). Extend feet until snug in blocks with
spreader flattened.
* Attach Pan/Tilt Base & level tripod. Position tripod / dolly to desired
location w/ 1 leg forward - Push tripod/dolly ONLY at base of legs!
Lock dolly brakes. Sandbag or weight the dolly for extra safety.
* Remove QR pins and loosen tilt brake knob.
* Insert Pivot Section into pan-tilt base from top with the brake plate
aligned to brake clamp. Align pivot hole and insert large QR pin.
* Telescoping Weight Section: 1) Insert weight bar FIRST, level out
Pivot Section & lock brake. 2) Loosen locking knob, pull down
slightly on weight bar, extend and tighten knob thoroughly.
Extended QuickJib - Attach Main Tube Extension and
Leveling Tube Extension:
- Main Tube Extension (pic next page): position clamping
plates protruding from extension tube to receive Pivot
Tube. Leave hand knob loose so plates freely accept
Tilt Brake Plate
Tilt Brake Knob
Pan Brake
Pivot Tube. Carefully align tubes/plates/holes and insert
long thumbscrew through aligned holes, tighten knob.
- Leveling Tube Extension: slide two interlocking sections
together and secure with supplied thumbscrew.
QR
Knobs
Leveling tube extension
- Camera Platform: remove QR pin, align pivot holes on platform with
jib end block, reinsert pin.
- Attach Leveling Tube to Pan/Tilt Base w/ QR pin
- Attach Leveling Tube to Camera Platform (pic next page): insert
threaded rod through crossbar at top of platform w/ 1 leveling knob
behind crossbar, 1 in front.
Double-check that all joints are tight and dolly/tripod is level & secure.
- Attach your remote or manual head, level the camera platform,
balance the camera, and run your cables.
- Add weights and camera/head controls to the weight bar. When
counter-weighting, compromise between weight section length and
amount of weight used. You should be able to boom up/down easily.
- AVOID COLLISIONS WITH PEOPLE, OBJECTS, & POWER LINES.
DON’T OPERATE IN HIGH WINDS!
- DISASSEMBLY: ALWAYS REMOVE WEIGHTS FIRST USING A
HELPER AND A STAND TO SUPPORT CAMERA END OF JIB. IF
YOU REMOVE CAMERA FIRST, JIB CAN SLING UP & TOPPLE!
Extends from pivot tube, lock
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