iFootage Mini 2 Axis Module, Instruction Manual

Page 1: ...INSTRUCTION MANUAL FOR THE SHARK SLIDER MINI SERIES DK0801001 ...

Page 2: ...s Notes Please read the following information Please note that customers who have purchased the following will need to download the iFootage App which currently supports iPhone IOS8 3 and above and will soon support iPad and Android Mini 2 Axis Module Mini 3 Axis Module Shark Slider Mini Complete and Shark Slider Mini Premium Please check all components and packaging for any damage In the case of ...

Page 3: ... Length Max load Mini 3 Axis Module Module slider Location accuracy of Module Load of Slider tilt 45 Slider motor power Slider endurance time Radio frequency Bluetooth and 2 4GHz Operating voltage Spin speed Location accuracy of Pan Head Max Load of Pan Head Pan Head motor power Pan Head endurance time Pan Head self weight Radio Signal Range Battery model 0 68Kg 1 5Lb 2 2Kg with pulley 4 85Lb Alum...

Page 4: ... Prior to opening App ensure that your Smartphone s Bluetooth is activated Please use only FW50 batteries Alternative batteries may damage the unit As a result of lithium battery discharge characteristics and the overall power requirement for the Shark Slider Mini to operate should the battery power be 10 or less the operation time may be reduced to less than 10 minutes Please ensure that batterie...

Page 5: ... stand lock buckle 1 4 hole Angle plate buckle Clamp A Lock buckle of 1 Axis module Carriage Flat pulley Carriage locking control Flywheel Track Clamp B Foot stand Adjustable legs Locking control Hanging buckle Angle plate Angle locking control 3 8 screw ...

Page 6: ...face Slider module Indicator light Power switch Locking button for X2 Mini 1 4 screw 1 4 Screw 3 8 Screw Locking control Micro USB port supplies power to Pan and Tilt Head and Slider or can be used to charge battery To reset to factory settings press and hold the On Off switch then insert the battery and wait 10 seconds until the red light flashes to indicate the reset is complete Component descri...

Page 7: ... flash every two seconds to indicate the battery level Battery charging level Insert 5V USB to charge the unit during powered off mode Shutter status Current state Shutter ready to fire Shutter fire after 0 3s On Off status Current state LED flashes from 1 to 4 and all 4 LED flash 3 times To switch ON or Off press and hold the On Off switch for 2 seconds Current battery level LED lights off from 4...

Page 8: ...ly push carriage along length of track to ensure correct contact and smooth operation Step 2 Attach both track end feet by opening buckle connection on track pushing into place and locking using buckle system You may wish to attach one end prior to attaching carriage then fit the other end Completed installed diagram for reference ...

Page 9: ...e flywheel into the receiving port on the side of the carriage You will audibly hear it click as it locks into place Move carriage or turn flywheel to check it is installed correctly Completed installed diagram for reference Installation guide ...

Page 10: ...grees This will ensure safe removal of the flywheel from the carriage Locking the module In order to prevent the carriage from moving rotate the carriage locking control following the direction of the arrow direction Note Locking is not intended to lock the unit completely in position it is designed to assist stability during 2 axis operation with the X2 Mini Installation guide ...

Page 11: ...tral screw hole on the track underside Screw the hemisphere base in a clockwise direction until fully tightened Hemisphere base Step 2 Mount the hemisphere base on the tripod and adjust the slider until the carriage s spirit level shows the slider is horizontal Lock into position Spirit level Bowl Locking handle Installation guide ...

Page 12: ... Check buckles are closed and tracks are secured together successfully prior to replacing and locking in place the foot stand Joint A female track Joint B male track Clamp A Female lock Clamp B Male lock Step 4 Place the track connection plate on the underside of the joined track and secure with screws provided Check that the plate is secure and is adequately supporting the track joint 3 8 hole 3 ...

Page 13: ...the flywheel as per instructions Step 2 Attach the single axis module onto the carriage as shown in the figure Step 3 Check that the single axis module is securely attached to the carriage Step 4 Check track is clear of obstruction Step 5 install battery and switch on unit ...

Page 14: ...ry Type FW50 Battery curved side Insert the battery in the 1 axis module pay attention to the direction DO NOT insert it in opposite direction Installation guide Step 2 Carefully install battery ensuring positive end is connected correctly Step 3 Close battery compartment Battery curved side ...

Page 15: ...d will begin to move to the direction as shown in the chart The carriage will stop automatically 10mm from the left foot stand The 1 axis slide module is equipped with a sensor which will move to the starting point and stop automatically For maximum run time please ensure that you run the single axis module on a fully charged battery Installation guide Automatic Sensor Automatic Sensor Automatic S...

Page 16: ...le the single axis module Step 1 Press the locking latches on both sides of the unit simultaneously Step 2 Gently remove the single axis module from the carriage at a 90 degree angle to the carriage Installation guide ...

Page 17: ... Angle Plate Lock How to use the loading function Step 1 Install the pulley cord Push the pulley pins through the groove at the end Pulley Mounting Groove Pulley Pin Installation Diagram The carriage and camera may slip if the rake or slider set up angle is too steep This can be prevented by using the pulley and correct counterweight These should be removed when not in use Installation guide ...

Page 18: ...the angle you wish to use it and carefully test out counterweight Increase or reduce weight accordingly The pulley must be installed using an appropriate counterweight for the set up and weight of the camera and head Care must be taken to ensure that user s fingers and hands are not pinched or trapped within moving the parts Installation guide ...

Page 19: ...camera plate has a 3 8 screw and therefore matches the X2 mini pan head 3 8 screw thread Step 2 Carefully place the X2 Mini onto the tripod camera plate and screw the two together ensuring the thread is not crossed Step 3 Tighten and lock plate onto tripod Step 4 Check items are secure prior to use Carry out reverse procedure when removing X2 Mini from a tripod ...

Page 20: ...crew on top of the Shark Slider carriage Rotate clockwise Step 2 Press the pan locking button and rotate the pan head at the same time to lock the pan head tighter You will also need to press the locking button when removing the pan head from the slider carriage Step 3 Please mount the camera as shown in the diagram when using the target control feature Rotate to mount Rotate to mount ...

Page 21: ...g forward Step You should insert the shutter cable after mounting the camera Shutter cable If using long lenses please ensure the center of balance is adjusted properly prior to switching on With its built in sensor the X2 Mini will automatically find its starting point after power up If using the X2 Mini on a tripod it will use the power up position as the starting point Using the remote control ...

Page 22: ...d tooth section 4 After use in wet or damp conditions please ensure that any moisture is removed and the slider is completely dry prior to storage This can be achieved using an appropriate soft cloth 5 Handle all parts carefully and always protect the slider and its components during transportation and storage We would recommend that the slider and its component parts are transported and stored in...

Page 23: ...lamps iFootage reserve the right to alter or rectifying all hardware and software information and specifications at any time without prior notice If there any differences between the contents of the instruction booklet and the actual product please refer to the product Maintenance Step 1 Flip and open the clamp and locate the flat screw Step 2 Turn clockwise to tighten the screws ...

Page 24: ...INFORMATION OF MANUFACTURER IFOOTAGE INTERNATIONAL HK LIMITED UK Design Made in China Origin China Website www ifootagegear com ...