Pro master CHRONICLE Bedienungsanleitung

USER MANUAL

ENGLISH

TABLE OF CONTENTS

INTRODUCTION .................................................................... 3

PARTS DIAGRAM ................................................................... 4-5

INITIAL SETUP ....................................................................... 6

ATTACHING YOUR CAMERA .................................................. 7

ATTACHING YOUR PHONE .................................................... 8

REMOVING AND MOUNTING THE HEAD .............................. 9

OPERATING THE BALL HEAD ............................................... 10

ADJUSTING LEG ANGLES ...................................................... 11-12

EXTENDING AND COLLAPSING THE LEGS........................... 13

CONVERTING TO A HANDHELD STABILIZER ....................... 14

CONVERTING TO A TABLETOP/GROUND-LEVEL TRIPOD ... 15

CONVERTING TO A MONOPOD............................................. 15-16

USING THE LEVELS ............................................................... 17

REMOVABLE FEET ................................................................. 18

THREADED ACCESSORY PORTS ........................................... 19

TIPS FOR BEST OPERATION ................................................. 20-21

PRECAUTIONS ....................................................................... 21

INTRODUCTION

Thank you for your purchase of the ProMaster Chronicle tripod! Please read

through this instruction guide thoroughly, even if you have operated other types

of tripods before. The Chronicle’s controls may be different, and it has some

unique features which must be understood for safe operation.

Be sure to refer to the main parts diagram as well as each of the gures

throughout the pages as you read. When a specic part of the Chronicle is

referred to in green, you will nd it shown on the main parts diagram and/or in

the referenced gure.

With proper operation and care, your Chronicle tripod will help tell your story for

many years!

PARTS DIAGRAM

Bullseye Level

Ball Head

Leg Angle Locks

Monopod Leg

Tripod Collar

Control HandleCamera / Phone

Knob

Flexor Soft Leg Grip

Leg Locks

Removable Feet

PARTS DIAGRAM

BALL HEAD

TRIPOD COLLAR

FLEXOR

1/4”-20 Attachment Port

3/8”-16 Attachment Port

Flexor Release Knob

Flexor

Tube

Mini

Tripod /

3-Leg

Base

QR Plate QR Plate

Control

Handle

Bolt

QR Knob

Pan Lock Knob

Panning Scale

Ball Friction Knob

Control Handle

Camera /

Phone

Knob

INITIAL SETUP

When you rst unbox the Chronicle, it will be stored in its fabric bag. This bag is a

great way to store and transport the tripod. It is also a good place to keep the

tripod’s tools, and parts which you may not be using at the time. Upon removing the

Chronicle from the bag, you will nd the control handle and quick release plate (QR

plate) attached to the ball head. These items will be discussed later in this manual.

Inside the bag you will notice a small compartment with a zipper. Open it to locate

the included tool kit which is comprised of 3 hex wrenches in a small pouch. These

hex wrenches are important for various tasks such as tightening the Chronicle’s grub

screws, removing or attaching the handle, and more.

After removing the Chronicle from its bag, begin by opening the tripod’s legs.

Take ahold of each leg, one at a time, and pull it away from the tripod’s center

until it stops. With all 3 legs set to their rst and most basic angle position, the

tripod will stand on its own.

Next, we want to make sure the grub screws are properly tightened so the ball head

is securely attached. Loosen the Flexor release knob by rotating it about 1/2 turn

counterclockwise and then pull up on the ball head to remove the entire

middle assembly from the main tripod. This middle assembly is called the Flexor. It is

comprised of 3 basic components: a mini tripod, the Flexor tube, and the ball head.

Unscrew the mini tripod from the Flexor tube. Turn the Flexor tube (with ball head

attached) upside down and peer inside. Notice two small screws: these are the grub

screws which prevent the ball head from detaching by placing force against the ball

head’s base. Open your tool kit and take out the longest hex wrench. Use this wrench

to check each grub screw to ensure it is tight. Don’t overtighten the grub screws—

nger tight is plenty. You can now reassemble the Flexor by attaching the mini tripod

to the Flexor tube and reinstalling the assembly into the tripod’s collar. Remember to

tighten the Flexor release knob to hold the Flexor in place.

* Note, the grub screws are typically only used when removing the ball head or

when attaching a different type of head to this tripod. Never operate the tripod

or head unless the grub screws are tight.

ATTACHING YOUR CAMERA

(USING THE QUICK RELEASE PLATE)

The Chronicle comes with its ball head set to camera mode. To learn more about

how to change it to phone mode and then back to camera mode, please refer to the

“Attaching Your Phone” section of this manual.

Loosen the QR knob on the ball head and remove the QR plate. Connect the QR

plate to your camera by threading its mounting bolt into the tripod connection port

located in the bottom of your camera (or lens). Use the bail on the mounting bolt

tighten the QR plate to your camera properly. You can also use the 4 mm hex wrench

(included with the tool kit) to tighten the mounting bolt. Now place the QR plate

(with your camera attached) into the top of the ball head and tighten the QR knob to

hold it in place.

On the bottom side of the QR Plate you will notice two protruding safety bolts.

These prevent the QR plate and camera from accidentally sliding off the top of the

ball head if the QR knob is loosened. The safety bolts can be removed if you choose.

Removing the bolts will allow the QR plate to slide into the top of the ball head more

easily, but it will eliminate the safety feature. We do not recommend you remove

the safety bolts from the QR plate.

Note: The Chronicle’s QR plate has an integrated strap slot. This slot is handy for

connecting a grip strap or cross-body style carrying strap.

Safety Bolts

(2.5mm hex)

Strap

Slot

Mounting Bolt

(4mm hex)

BailMounting Bolt

(1/4” - 20 thread)

ATTACHING YOUR PHONE

One of the Chronicle’s premier features is its ability to switch from a camera to a

phone mount in seconds without the need for any additional accessories or tools.

Before attaching a phone, you must remove your camera from the ball head. For

safety, please do not attempt to convert the Chronicle to phone mode with a camera

attached.The QR plate should never be attached to the ball head when converting

to phone mode.

Begin by turning the camera / phone knob counterclockwise 180º. Notice the two

icons on this knob which show a camera and a phone. The phone icon should be at

the top position when this knob is turned to the proper position to accept a phone.

Next, lift up on the top platform of the ball head. It will lift 90º and stop. Finally, ip

out the padded jaw at the top of this assembly to complete the phone clamp. This

phone clamp uses springs to gently, yet securely hold your phone in between the

padded jaws. You can take ahold of the upper padded jaws and pull upward on the

assembly to see how these springs work.

If your phone is particularly large, or has a large case, the jaws of the phone clamp

can be widened. Do this by turning the QR knob counterclockwise. As you turn this

knob, notice the phone clamp opens wider.

Eventually (after about 7 1/2 turns of the QR

knob) the jaws will be at their widest point

and the knob will turn no further.

Using the springs already mentioned, you

can open the clamp fully to its widest

possible size (3 7/8” | 9.84 cm).

When you are nished using your phone and

wish to return the unit to camera mode,

reverse the steps above. Be sure to turn the

camera / phone knob 180º clockwise, so the

camera icon is at the top postion and the top platform is locked in place. Once you

Camera / Phone Knob

Padded

Jaws

QR Knob

Top

Platform

have done this please pull up gently on the top platform to be absolutely sure the unit

is set to camera mode—it should not lift up—before attaching your camera. If the top

platform lifts, as if returning to phone mode, repeat the process until you are sure it is

securely set to camera mode.

REMOVING AND MOUNTING

THE HEAD

You may choose to remove the included ball head and install a different type of head.

Or, you may wish to mount the Chronicle ball head to a different tripod or grip item.

Begin by turning the Flexor release knob counterclockwise 180º. Lift the Flexor out of

the tripod collar. Remove the mini tripod from the Flexor tube by unscrewing it.

Locate the included tool kit and select the longest hex wrench. Use this long hex

wrench to loosen both of the grub screws inside the

Flexor tube. You can loosen these screws a few turns to

be sure they are no longer making contact with the base

of the ball head. However, do not fully remove them

from the tube because they are small and easily lost.

Once the grub screws are loose, make sure the pan lock knob is tightened and then

unscrew the Flexor tube from the base of the ball head. Be sure to have a good hold

on the Flexor tube as well as the ball head when you separate them.

Once the ball head is removed, you will notice a special bolt in the middle

of the platform at the top of the Flexor tube. If you do not see this bolt,

check the bottom of the ball head as this bolt might have come out with it

instead. This double-sided platform screw should be kept in the platform

on the Flexor tube. This screw is reversible. The larger side is a 3/8”-16 thread, which

works with the Chronicle head as well as most other photographic heads. The opposite

side of the screw is a 1/4”-20 thread, which is compatible with some other brands of

lightweight heads. If you happen to lose this screw and need a replacement, visit your

friendly neighborhood ProMaster retailer and ask for product 4014.

wrench to loosen both of the

be sure they are no longer making contact with the base

of the

from the tube because they are small and easily lost.

Grub

Screws

OPERATING THE BALL HEAD

Your Chronicle tripod kit includes a precision machined aluminum ball head. It is a

double-action design, meaning there is a control for the ball tension and separate

control for the panning motion. Each of these are explained below. The ball head

also uses two safety bolts on the bottom of its QR plate to prevent it from sliding

off accidentally. This safety feature is explained in more detail in the “Attaching Your

Camera” section of this manual.

All of the knobs on this head are covered in a soft, grippy material. These covers protect

your ngers from direct contact with the metal (particularly helpful in cold weather).

Their pattern and grip give you a secure hold on each control for a positive, direct feel.

Panning: The Chronicle ball head has an independent base panning control with a

laser-engraved scale for precise rotational movements. Loosen the pan lock knob

and you can rotate the entire head around its base 360º.

* Please note, the pan lock knob is indeed a lock. It does not offer any type of tension

adjustment. This head uses static drag for panning. Do not attempt to apply tension

using the pan lock knob or you may damage the mechanism. This knob should only

be set to a locked position or an unlocked position but nothing in between.

Using the Ball Friction Knob: The largest knob on the ball head controls the tension of

the ball and socket. When this ball friction knob is tightened it will lock the ball,

thereby holding your camera or phone in a xed position. When the ball friction

knob

is loosened your camera or phone’s position can be moved around via the ball and

socket. This knob does allow for some tension control. This means you can adjust the

knob between its fully tightened and fully loosened positions to apply varying amounts

of tension. Doing this will slow down the movement of your

camera or phone. Tension can also be used to help better

support a heavier camera or lens.

Notice there are two U-shaped areas on the side of the ball head. These U’s

allow the neck of the ball mechanism to drop in so that your

camera or phone can easily achieve a vertical position, a

downward position, or an upward position.

U’s

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