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PACKAGE CONTENTS # ITEM DESCRIPTION • Tripod 1 Quick-release plate locking Locks the quick-release plate to the mounting base • Carrying case lever plate. • Quick Setup Guide 2 Mounting Secure your or to the quick-release mounting place with this screw. FEATURES 3 Mounting base plate Slide the quick-release mounting plate into this base plate. • Light-weight, compact size • Built-in bubble level 4 Side- locking handle Adjusts and locks the mounting base plate in a horizontal or vertical position. • Supports most or up to 4.4 lbs (2 kg) • Supports low-angle shooting at 7.9" (20.1 cm) height 5 Leg angle adjustment tab Lets you adjust the leg angle. • Adjustable center column for quick height adjustment 6 Leveling bubble The quick release plate is level when the bubble is in the center. • 15" (31.8 cm) folded length and carrying bag for portability • Quick leg setup with ultra leg locking system 7 Quick-release mounting plate Mount your camera to this removable plate. • Easy pan head positioning with dual-handle 8 Pan locking knob (not visible) Adjusts and locks the tilt angle of the mounting plate. 9 Tilt locking handle Locks the horizontal movement of the head. 10 Center column stopper knob Locks center column movement. 11 Center column Provides quick height adjustment. 12 Height adjustment foam Grasp the height adjustment foam when adjusting the leg height. 13 Leg lock Provides quick leg adjustment.

SETTING UP YOUR TRIPOD 1 To extend a leg, grasp top leg section and turn the leg lock counter clockwise to release the lock. Pull the leg to the length you want, then turn the leg lock clockwise to lock the leg in place. Note: You can extend the leg to one of five positions. As you rotate the leg lock, you feel a click for each leg section. To extend the leg to full height, hold the leg lock firmly and twist with moderate force until you feel four clicks. Caution: Incorrectly securing a leg lock can cause the tripod leg to retract unexpectedly and could result in damage to the tripod or to the attached PT-TRP542CL camera or camcorder. When setting up the tripod, be sure and tighten the 54'' DUAL-HANDLE TRIPOD leg lock at the end of each leg firmly by twisting clockwise. Lock/unlock direction guide

QUICK SETUP GUIDE Height adjustment foam

Before using your new product, Leg Lock please read these instructions to prevent any damage. PPT-TRP542CL_14-0525_QSG_V1_EN.aiT-TRP542CL_14-0525_QSG_V1_EN.ai 2 77/11/2014/11/2014 88:55:27:55:27 AAMM

2 To level your tripod on an uneven surface, grasp the height adjustment IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ONE-YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY foam, unlock the second leg section, then adjust the leg until your tripod is • Make sure that all leg locks are correctly tightened and that the legs are level. Lock the leg section to secure the leg. fully opened before use. CONTACT PLATINUM 3 To adjust the height of the center column, loosen the center column • Do not carry or transport your tripod with camera equipment attached For customer service, call 1-800-499-3964. stopper knob, raise the center column to the height you want, then tighten (for example, over your shoulder or cradled in your arms). the stopper knob. • Do not expose your tripod to excessive heat or cold, or use near any flame The Pt logo is a registered trademark of Best Buy. 4 To set the angle position of the legs, slide the leg angle tab, lift the leg all PLATINUM is a trademark of Best Buy and its affiliated companies. Registered in some countries. or fire. Distributed by Best Buy Purchasing, LLC the way up, then lower the leg until the leg angle tab locks at the angle • Do not oil or grease any part of the tripod. 7601 Penn Ave South, Richfield, MN 55423 U.S.A. you want (low, semi-low, or normal). • Do not use any solvents or thinners to clean your tripod. Use only a mild ©2014 Best Buy. All rights reserved. Made in China detergent and wipe dry with a soft, lint-free cloth. • Do not exceed the load limit of this tripod.

Leg angle SPECIFICATIONS adjustment tab Maximum operating height 54.7 in. (138.9 cm) Minimum operating height 7.9 in. (20.1 cm) Folded height 15.2 in. (38.6 cm) 5 Lift the quick-release plate locking lever, then remove the quick-release Net weight 3 lbs. (1.4 kg) mounting plate. Maximum operating load 4.4 lbs. (2 kg) Number of leg sections 5 Quick-release plate Mounting screw thread 1/4" (6.4 cm) locking lever Panoramic angle Horizontal: 360° Vertical: 90° Material Aluminum alloy

6 Align the bottom of your camera or camcorder with the 1/4" mounting screw, then secure your camera or camcorder to the plate with the screw. The screw should be tight. 7 Slide the mounting plate onto the base plate, then press the locking lever down to lock the mounting plate in place. USING YOUR TRIPOD • To adjust your camera to the portrait position, loosen the side-tilt locking knob, rotate the plate up 90°, then tighten the knob. • To pan, loosen the pan locking knob, pan the , then tighten the knob to lock the head in place. Note: For maximum stability, always make sure that your is over a leg. • To adjust the vertical tilt, loosen the tilt locking handle, then use the handle to adjust the vertical position. Tighten the handle. V1 ENGLISH 14-0525