Sachtler DV2 II tripod--how to release "quick release plate" to mount camera

Just rented this dandy Sachtler DV2 II tripod to use with my Sony
VX2000. The only trouble is there's no manual with it and I can't
figure out how to mount the camera onto the tripod. There's a plate
with two screws "the quick release plate" which will not release.

How do I get the quick release plate off of the tripod in order to
mount my camera?

Time is of the essence!

Thanks in advance!

 

Some of the higher-end heads have a feature which prevents
dumping the camera accidentally. They have a couple of
zig-zag patterns in the bottom of the plate. You must work the
release button in a particular order to release the plate. Just
fiddle around with it for 20 seconds or so and you will see how
it works.

 

there should be a little red latch under the back of the "shoe" (underneath
the piece that holds the heel plate with the screw sticking up) you should
be able to rotate it towards your left (it's spring loaded) and it should
click into place, opening the slide which will release the heel plate which
attaches to the bottom of your camera...

 

Rotate the red lever under the plate. On the end of it or next to it there may
also be a round red knob that you can pull down on as a safety catch to allow
you to turn the lever far enough to release the plate.

Mitch