SmallRig AD-01 Video Tripod Instruction Manual

1. නිෂ්පාදන අවසන්view

The SmallRig AD-01 Video Tripod is a heavy-duty, professional aluminum double-tube tripod designed for DSLR cameras, camcorders, and other camera equipment. It features a 360-degree fluid head, a dual-mode quick-release plate, and adjustable height for versatile shooting scenarios. This manual provides essential information for the proper setup, operation, and maintenance of your AD-01 Video Tripod.

Figure 1.1: SmallRig AD-01 Video Tripod with included carrying bag.

2. සංරචක සහ පැකේජ අන්තර්ගතය

එකලස් කිරීමට පෙර, පහත ලැයිස්තුගත කර ඇති සියලුම සංරචක ඔබේ පැකේජයේ ඇති බව තහවුරු කර ගන්න:

• 1 x Heavy-duty Fluid Head Tripod
• 1 x රැගෙන යන බෑගය
• 1 x Quick Release Plate (for MFT)
• 1 x 1/4''-20 Screw
• 1 x 3/8''-16 Screw
• 1 x පරිශීලක අත්පොත

රූපය 2.1: නිෂ්පාදන පැකේජයට ඇතුළත් කර ඇති සියලුම අයිතම.

Key parts of the tripod include:

• දියර හිස
• High Strength Aluminum Legs
• Flip Locking System
• ලිස්සා නොයන රබර් පාද
• Aluminum Alloy Central Stabilization System
• Tripod Locking Block

රූපය 2.2: සවිස්තරාත්මක view of the tripod's main components.

3. සැකසුම් උපදෙස්

3.1 Attaching the Fluid Head

The fluid head comes pre-attached to the tripod legs. Ensure it is securely fastened before use.

3.2 Adjusting Tripod Height

To adjust the height of the tripod legs, open the flip locking system on each leg section. Extend the legs to the desired height and firmly close the flip locks to secure them. The tripod can be adjusted from 85cm (33 inches) to 186cm (73 inches).

Figure 3.1: The tripod's adjustable height range and flip locking system.

3.3 ඔබේ කැමරාව සවි කිරීම

The fluid head features a dual-mode quick-release plate system. The included quick-release plate is compatible with MFT (Micro Four Thirds) systems and can be installed in both directions. For DJI RS 2/RS3/RS3 Pro compatibility, a separate quick-release plate (not included) is required.

1. Locate the quick-release plate on the fluid head.
2. Press the side quick release button to unlock and remove the plate.
3. Attach your camera to the quick-release plate using the appropriate 1/4''-20 or 3/8''-16 screw. Ensure the camera is securely fastened.
4. Slide the quick-release plate with the camera back into the fluid head until it clicks into place. Use the quick release plate fixing knob for additional security.

Figure 3.2: Fluid head controls including quick release mechanism and adjustment knobs.

Figure 3.3: Quick disassembly and mode switching of the quick release plate.

Figure 3.4: Quick release plate compatibility and built-in Allen wrench.

4. මෙහෙයුම් උපදෙස්

4.1 Fluid Head Movement

The professional fluid head features a built-in damping and balancing system for smooth camera movements. It supports 360° horizontal panning and +90°/-60° vertical tilting. Use the horizontal adjustment knob and vertical adjustment knob to control the resistance and lock the head in position.

Figure 4.1: Demonstrating the 360-degree panning and tilt range of the fluid head.

4.2 Leveling the Tripod

The fluid head includes a built-in bubble level to assist in achieving a perfectly level setup. Adjust the tripod legs until the bubble is centered within the indicator.

4.3 Payload Capacity

The SmallRig AD-01 Video Tripod is designed to support a maximum load of 8KG (17LBS), providing stable support for various camera setups.

5. නඩත්තු කිරීම

To ensure the longevity and optimal performance of your SmallRig AD-01 Video Tripod, follow these maintenance guidelines:

• පිරිසිදු කිරීම: දූවිලි හා සුන්බුන් ඉවත් කිරීම සඳහා එක් එක් භාවිතයෙන් පසු මෘදු වියළි රෙද්දකින් ත්‍රිපාදය පිස දමන්න. මුරණ්ඩු අපිරිසිදුකම සඳහා, තරමක් d භාවිතා කරන්න.amp cloth and then dry thoroughly. Avoid harsh chemicals or abrasive cleaners.
• ලිහිසි තෙල්: The fluid head is designed for smooth operation and typically does not require user lubrication. If you notice any stiffness, consult SmallRig support.
• ගබඩා: Store the tripod in its carrying bag in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight and extreme temperatures. Ensure all locks are disengaged before storage to prevent stress on the mechanisms.
• පරීක්ෂාව: වරින් වර සියලුම ඉස්කුරුප්පු, බොත්තම් සහ කකුල් අගුල් තද බව සඳහා පරීක්ෂා කරන්න. ස්ථායිතාව පවත්වා ගැනීම සඳහා ඕනෑම ලිහිල් සංරචක තද කරන්න.

6. දෝශ නිරාකරණය

This section addresses common issues you might encounter with your SmallRig AD-01 Video Tripod.

6.1 ත්‍රිපාද අස්ථාවරත්වය

• කලාපය: Tripod feels wobbly or unstable.
• විසඳුම: Ensure all leg sections are fully extended and their flip locks are securely closed. Verify that the tripod is placed on a flat, stable surface. Check the tightness of the central stabilization system.

6.2 Stiff Fluid Head Movement

• කලාපය: Panning or tilting movements are not smooth.
• විසඳුම: Ensure the horizontal and vertical adjustment knobs are not overtightened. Loosen them slightly to achieve desired fluidity. If the issue persists, ensure no debris is obstructing the head's movement.

6.3 Quick Release Plate Not Securing

• කලාපය: The quick release plate does not lock into the fluid head.
• විසඳුම: Ensure the side quick release button is fully depressed when inserting the plate. Make sure the plate is inserted in the correct orientation. Check for any obstructions or damage to the plate or the head's receiver.

7. පිරිවිතර

8. වගකීම් සහ සහාය

For detailed warranty information, please refer to the warranty card included with your product or visit the official SmallRig website. SmallRig offers protection plans for extended coverage, which can be purchased separately.

If you encounter any issues or require technical assistance, please contact SmallRig customer support through their official channels. Provide your product model number (3751-SS) and a detailed description of the issue for faster service.