In the center post of the sled there is a cable channel providing space for connecting a monitor
mounted on the base bracket with the camera mounted on the stage assembly – this way the cabling
won’t impair the operation of the rig.
The camera has to be mounted on the sled ensuring that its center of gravity coincides approximately
with the axis of the center post.
Determine the center of gravity of the camera, by putting it on a cylindrical object. If the center of
gravity of the camera is exactly above the center of the cylinder, the camera does not wobble.
It is important to center the sleigh on the stage unit, in this way subsequent fine adjustments can be
carried out in all four directions.
The stabilizing system can be customized for cameras weighing between 1 and 2 kilograms. If your
camera is lighter than 1 kilogram, it is necessary to attach extra weight to the stage assembly. You
can find 4 pieces of 80 grams weights in the package; they can be attached to the stage with the
included screws. These screws should only be used in case you need the extra weights, their
unnecessary use might cause injury.
The amount of weights to be mounted on the base bracket depends on the weight of the camera and
the position of the gimbal. (You will not need more weight then we supply in the package.)
After you have attached the camera and the right amount of weights, you have to put the gimbal into
a position where the center post balances horizontally.
Then you have to fine tune the stage assembly by moving the sleigh (with the camera attached to it)
to the front/back and sides, while the center post is still in horizontal position. You have to find the
position where the camera doesn’t exhibit any force that makes the center post to rotate. If you have
found the resting position then the setup was successful.
Then we continue to the vertical adjustments. Fine tune the position of the gimbal until the center
post slowly turns vertical. Hold the handle with one hand while moving the center post to horizontal
then let go of the center post. The fine tuning is perfect when it reaches vertical between 2 and 3
seconds, adjust the gimbal until you achieve this.
If you move the sled by holding the gimbal handle back and forth and during this movement the
center post does not tilt you have completed the fine tuning successfully.
The inner diameter of the gimbal handle is 16mm, equal to the size of the standard stand connector.
If you have such a stand, you can use it to hold the sled, while setting it up. Before attaching to the
stand make sure that it can handle the weight of the sled.
The CINECTA MX-1 stabilizing arm acts as a shock absorber for the camera sled, it filters out the
vibrations from the cameraman’s movement. Special ball bearing mechanism ensures its precise
operation. The tension of the spring can be regulated with the built-in adjustment screw. You can use
cameras weighing up to 2 kilograms with our system.
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