Magnus PV Series Owner's Manual - page 4
3
To change the camera orientation from horizontal
to vertical position, loosen the platform locking knob
by rotating it counterclockwise. Rotate the platform
90°, and then rotate the platform locking knob
clockwise to lock the new position
(Fig. I)
3
Make sure the
screwhead handle is
flat against the bottom
of the quick-release
plate. Mount the
camera/quick-release
plate assembly to the
tripod head by pulling
and holding back on
the plate locking lever.
Insert the camera/
quick-release plate
assembly and push the
plate locking lever to
lock it in place
(Fig. F)
Utilizing the Pan & Tilt Head
1
To utilize the tilt feature, loosen the pan & tilt bar by
rotating it counterclockwise. Tilt the tripod head to
the desired angle, and then rotate the pan & tilt bar
clockwise to lock the new position
(Fig. G)
2
To utilize the 360° panning feature, loosen
the panning locking knob by rotating it
counterclockwise. Pan as necessary, and then rotate
the panning locking knob clockwise to lock the new
position
(Fig. H)
adjusting the Center Column Height
1
To raise or lower the center column, loosen the
center column collar by rotating it counterclockwise
(Fig. J)
2
Pull the center
column up to the
desired height, and
then rotate the
center column collar
clockwise to lock the
new position
(Fig. K)
Opening the Tripod
1
Always extend the legs from the top flip-locks first.
Pull out on each flip-lock and extend the legs to the
desired height. Relock each leg
(Fig. A-B)
2
Rotate the locking
knob counterclockwise
to release the center
brace, and gently pull
the legs out. Push
down on the center
brace, and then rotate
the locking knob
clockwise to lock the
legs in place
(Fig. C)
Mounting the Quick-release Plate to
the Camera
1
To remove the quick-release plate from the tripod
head, pull and hold the plate locking lever and
remove the quick-release plate
(Fig. D)
2
Line up the quick-release plate lengthwise with the
bottom of the camera. Match the quick-release
plate screw to the camera’s mounting thread, and
mount the plate to the camera by rotating the
screw clockwise until snug
(Fig. E)
Figure A
Figure B
Figure C
Figure F
Figure E
Figure D
Figure G
Figure H
Figure I
All images are for illustration purposes only. Features
varies by model
Figure J
Figure K
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