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1. Overview — Read this first<br />
Overview<br />
How to Use the <strong>Merlin</strong> 2® <strong>Manual</strong> and Instructional Video<br />
The <strong>Merlin</strong> 2 manual and instructional video are designed to be used together. They are divided into<br />
corresponding sections. Watching the video for each section will show you the basic principles and<br />
operations of the <strong>Merlin</strong> 2 and give you a feel for how to perform them. Then the manual will take you<br />
step-by-step through the same operations with your <strong>Merlin</strong> 2 and camcorder. We recommend that you<br />
proceed as follows:<br />
Print out the manual, if desired, read this introduction all the way through and prepare for setup as<br />
described.<br />
From this point on, each step requiring a specific action on your part will contain space for a check mark<br />
and should be checked off as performed.<br />
Now watch Sections 1 (Introduction) and 2 (Tour of the <strong>Merlin</strong> 2) on the DVD. Watch them all the way<br />
through, and don’t attempt to follow along with your <strong>Merlin</strong> 2. We’ve found that it’s almost impossible<br />
to work with the <strong>Merlin</strong> 2 and watch the DVD at the same time!<br />
At the end of Section 2, the DVD will pause and you can turn to Section 2 of the manual. Perform each<br />
step as requested and check them off as you go. If you determine that a step does not apply to you, check<br />
it off anyway.<br />
It is important to perform the steps in the proper sequence, to avoid both frustration and the risk of<br />
damage to the <strong>Merlin</strong> 2. Do not unfold the unit or attempt to mount your camera except as directed.<br />
The <strong>Merlin</strong> 2® Cookbook<br />
Recommended settings for some popular camcorders may be found in the Online Cookbook at:<br />
www.merlin2cookbook.com<br />
Note: Due to the ever-increasing number of camcorders, we may not yet have your<br />
camera setting listed. If your camera is not in the cookbook, we recommend the<br />
following:<br />
If you know that your camera generically resembles one that is listed, try using the specifications<br />
for that camera.<br />
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If not, we’ll help you balance ‘from scratch’, and you can help us in return, by<br />
e-mailing your successful <strong>Merlin</strong> 2 settings for cameras not yet listed in the cookbook to:<br />
merlincookbook@Steadicam.com to be posted in the “User-Reported Settings” Table.
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