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Galaxy Stabilizer Arm & Vest
(GL XY - A V)
I NS TR UC TI O N M AN U A L
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INT RODUCTION
This system is designed to allow you to capture hi and low angle, silky smooth gliding shots like a
Hollywood pro with the new adjustable spring and bearing mechanism.
Whether walking and talking across a busy intersecon, dancing, running up some steps at the
end of a jog, riding a vehicle, stumbling down a hallway or anything is made innitely easier and
cooler. It liberates you from the strain on your back and wrist and lets you concentrate on more
pressing maers. It enhances the eects of image and increases the arsc and professional
appeal of any footage.
This system requires pracce and understanding to achieve professional looking results. We are
sure that you will nd years of enjoyment with Flycam Galaxy Arm & Vest.
IN THE BOX
Please inspect the contents of your shipped package to ensure you have received all that is
pictured and listed below. The grey foam shipping /storage containers have been especially
designed to protect your purchase while in transit and is a good place to keep your FLYCAM
GALAXY ARM VEST.
2pc Heavy Tension
Spring (Red)
1 x 16mm Plasc Bush
1 x 19mm Plasc Bush
1x 3mm Allen key
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CUSTO M FIT TING YOUR FLYC AM GALAXY VEST
Having put your vest on, insert the hooks
of the 26’’ long straps into the
appropriate aluminum buckle.
The length of the chest plate can be
adjusted according to the height of the
person by using this adjusng screw.
Tighten both straps with Velcro for a
comfortable t and lock both with the
aluminum buckles.
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Properly set up and custom t, your vest
should look like the provided picture
Straps are mode of through nylon and
industrial strength Velcro and can be
easily replaced or adjusted to suit
individual needs.
Our Flycam GALAXY Vest can be used
with all professionals arms incl.
Steadicam, Tin, Glide cam and Sachtler.
Once vercal and horizontal balance is
achieved, mount the Stabilizer (NOT
INCLUDED) on the gimbaled control unit
of the arm.
Loosen the knobs & insert the male part
of the socket aached to the Flycam GAL-
AXY Arm into the female part of the
socket aached to the vest.
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ARM ADJUSTMENT : The arm tension is adjusted for the heaviest camcorder it can hold so it
does not boom out when you put the camcorder and sled on the arm for the rst me. Now
adjust the arm for the weight of your camcorder :
With the vest on, aach the arm & undock the rig.
Move the arm to the middle of its booming (up and down range) and let go. (If it stays where
it is, you are probably close to the right adjustment)
Keep making small adjustments unl the camcorder does not rise or fall when you let go of it in
the middle of its booming range.
Posion the arm :
Move the camcorder to your le so the arm crosses your body.
Adjust the arc of your arm so the rig feels comfortable to you.
Keep the camcorder close to your body.
MAI NTE NANCE
Bearing Maintenance – The Flycam GALAXY Arm contains the bearings. If aer some period of
me your bearings don’t turn smoothly as when new, you can oil it lightly with light lubricang
oil. We recommend that you use a minimum amount. Only a few drops are required, plus any-
thing more than a lile will end up dripping from the bearing and onto the rest of your Galaxy
Arm . Be sure to keep the oil away from your Camera, and clean up any over spill when done.
YOUR FLYCAM GALAXY STEADYCAM ARM & STEADYCAM VEST
IS READY TO GO
For Interchanging the spring, Follow this video
hps://bit.ly/2pX67IZ
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If you are unable to nd an environment like this, then we suggest you store the unit in an
airght plasc container or bag. Standing the unit upright helps to alleviate stress on the system.
WARRANTY
We oer a one year warranty for our products from the date of purchase.
We will repair or replace your product, free of charge, in the event of a defect in materials or
crasmanship obtained during normal use or handling based on the user manual. Please note
that we will not cover any shipping costs for returning the product to us. If any VAT or import
dues are applied to the return, we will also charge these costs to the customer.
The warranty does not include, by the way of example, damage caused by products that we do
not supply or from mishandling in transit, accident, misuse, neglect, lack of care of the product ,
or service by anyone other than our company.
We are not liable for incidental or consequenal damages resulng from the use of the unit or
occurring due to any breach of this warranty.
Replacement parts of the product will be provided at nominal cost (covering the cost price of the
replacement parts only) to the customers aer the Warranty Period has expired. We will cover
the complete cost of sending replacement parts within the warranty period. Aer that, Nominal
cost of the product & Actual shipping cost will be charged.
Do not send the unit to us without rst geng a response and geng the approval to send back
the item.
In case of any kind of dissasfacon, we urge you to Contact us immediately and we shall do our
best to help you out.
For any other assistance you can reach us via email.
Storage– If you are going to store your Flycam Galaxy Arm & Vest for a long period of me then
please store the unit up right in a dry or low to normal humidity area whenever possible.
Cleaning– Do not use solvents or harsh cleaners of any kind on your Flycam Galaxy Arm & Vest. If
the unit becomes dirty, use only a cloth or sponge with water and a very mild detergent to gently
rub the unit clean. Rinse well.
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