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FEIYUTECH AK4000 Instructions Manual

3-axis stabilized handheld gimbal for camera
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3-Axis Stabilized Handheld Gimbal for Camera
Instructions
Guilin Feiyu Technology Incorporated Company
U s e r M a n u a l
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  • Page 1 3-Axis Stabilized Handheld Gimbal for Camera Instructions Guilin Feiyu Technology Incorporated Company U s e r M a n u a l V 3 . 4...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    3.3 Balance Adjustment of the Panning Axis 4. App - Download and Connecting 4.1 Download and Install Feiyu ON App 4.2 Connecting App 5. AK4000 Function / Operation 5.1 Introduction to functional models 5.2 Handle - Function / Operation 5.3 Modes 6.

  • Page 3: Product Overview

    1.Product Overview 1/4 Inch Thread Hole Tilt Lock Screw Safety Lock 1/4 Inch Thread Hole Tilt Axis Cross Arm Roll Lock Screw Quick Release Plate Fixed Plate Sliding Arm Screw anti-column Lens Support Frame Roll Axis fixed screw Vertical Arm Pan Lock Screw Pan Axis 1/4 Inch Thread Hole...

  • Page 4: Installation

    2.Installation TIPS (1) Please mount the camera before powering on the gimbal. (2) When the battery is low, please charge the gimbal. (3) When not in use, turn off the gimbal and then remove the batteries. 2.1Battery Charging Please fully charge the batteries before powering on the gimbal for the first time. Charge the batteries with the charger.

  • Page 5: Installation Handles

    2.3 Installation handles 2.3.1 Installation handles Align the handle positioning screw with the head positioning hole, fix the handle part and the head, then move up the fixing ring up and tighten it, and the installation is completed. Note: When installing the handle, the four positioning screws must be aligned with the corresponding positioning holes and then tighten the fixing ring to avoid the stylus being hit and causing troubles to the stabilizer.

  • Page 6: Camera Installation

    2.4Camera Installation Note: make sure the camera is ready to shoot, the lens cover is removed, the battery and memory card are loaded before installation. 1. Lock the lens support frame with the screw to the quick release plate; 2. Use the thumb screw to lock the camera from the bottom slot of the quick release plate, and slightly adjust the lens support frame after locking the camera;...

  • Page 7: Gimbal Balancing

    3.Gimbal Balancing Note: 1. Before adjusting the balance, the camera needs to remove the lens cover and insert it into the memory card to complete all the connections to ensure that the camera is ready to shoot. 2. During the balancing process, ensure that the camera power is turned off and the stabilizer motor is turned off.
  • Page 8 Adjust the center of gravity position of the （2） tilting axis forward and backward: point the camera lens horizontal forward, adjust cross arm to maintain the level as shown in figure9,let go and observe the state of rotation. Unscrew the camera safety lock on the right side and adjust the balance by sliding the quick release plate at the bottom of the camera back and forth (see Figure 10, Figure 11).

  • Page 9: Balance Adjustment Of The Rolling Axis

    3.2Balance Adjustment of the Rolling Axis When the balance adjustment of the tilt axis of the stabilizer is completed, the balance adjustment of the roll axis can be performed: the camera lens is placed horizontally forward, the cross arm is kept horizontally as shown in Figure 12, and the cross arm is released to make the cross arm in a natural state.

  • Page 10: Balance Adjustment Of The Panning Axis

    3.3Balance Adjustment of the Panning Axis When the balance adjustment of tilting axis and rolling axis is completed, the balance of the panning axis can be adjusted. Keep the stabilizer handle part parallel to the horizontal floor, and hold the vertical arm parallel to the ground, as shown in Figure 15.

  • Page 11: App - Download And Connecting

    Android Version 4.2Connecting App 1. Turn on the mobile phone Bluetooth and start the gimbal； 2. Open the App, and connect to AK4000 according to the App prompts. After the connection is successful, you can control AK4000 on the App. Upgrade...

  • Page 12: Ak4000 Function / Operation

    5.AK4000 Function / Operation 5.1 Introduction to functional models Panning Mode（Default mode） The roll and tilt direction are fixed, and the camera moves according to the left-right movements of the user's hand. Follow Mode The roll direction is fixed, and the camera moves according to the left-right movements, up- down movements of the user's hand.
  • Page 13 Power Button Power on / Long time Long time press the power button, and press Power off release it when the display show Power Single tap Rolling follow mode Angle limit 60 ° Button The roll and tilt direction are fixed, the Rotate 180°...
  • Page 14 Shortcut Button Long time press the shortcut button, Long time Fast follow mode enter the fast follow mode. press Double tap the shortcut button, return to panning mode, tilt,roll Double tap Reset and pan axis return to initial level. shortcut button Joystick Upward (1) Camera lens upward...
  • Page 15 Multifunction Knob Control the current axial rotation / Rotate follow focus and zoom Rotate Long time Switch between the follow focus & press Single tap / zoom options and the axial options Long time press Single tap Switch adjustment option Multifunction Knob *The multifunction knob is disabled by default when you power on the gimbal, click the scroll setting option on the display screen or click the multifunction knob to activate it.
  • Page 16 Touch screen * Click the option to switch or select the function mode, and slide the screen to the left or right to switch the page. Screen interface I S O Capture Payload Mode Setting AUTO Rotation Auto Time Rotation Scroll Settings Setting...
  • Page 17 Screen interface The load setting is performed according to the camera. Click on the PRESET Custom 2 Slide the touch- Payload Capture touch-screen Setting screen interface Mode Custom 3 up and down Rotation Auto auto Time Rotation Slide the touch- Scroll screen interface Custom 1...

  • Page 18: Modes

    5.3Modes Modes Single tap the power button in the panning follow mode to enter the panning follow mode and rolling follow (rolling follow angle ≤ 60°). Single tap the power button in the follow mode to enter the follow mode and rolling follow (rolling follow angle ≤...
  • Page 19 Auto-rotation Mode Auto-rotation Mode Parameter Setting Method 1. Enter the Feiyu ON App to set the auto-rotation mode parameters. Enter the parameter setting interface to select the auto-rotation mode for setting. The maximum time setting for panning and tilting rotation time is less than 8 hours, and the maximum setting time for photographing stop time and photographing interval is 59 seconds.
  • Page 20 Auto- rotation mode setting (1) Select auto-rotation to enter the auto-rotation (2) Set rotation start position mode on the display interface. Rotate the panning axis or tilting axis to the start position and stay for half a second, and click OK option on the screen to record the start position.

  • Page 21: Advanced Operation

    6.Advanced Operation 6.1 Gimbal Initialization You can initialize your gimbal when: (1) When camera is not balance. (2) If not use for a long period of time. (3) In case of extreme temperature variations. (1) Select system settings on the display screen to enter the gimbal calibration. (2) Place the gimbal on the table, and the gimbal automatically initializes.

  • Page 22: Accessories Expansion

    6.2 Accessories expansion Extension Rod Tripod Stable and Extension Support of Tilting Axis w ww. feiy u-tech .co m...

  • Page 23: Firmware Upgrade

    6.3 Firmware Upgrade Upgrade the firmware through the Feiyu ON App. (1) Click the icon (2) Select upgrade type. (3) Follow the prompts to upgrade the firmware. Firmware Upgrade Upgrade type introductions: Latest version:*** Gimbal update: Repair / update or newly add gimbal Current version:*** control / function / parameter and etc.

  • Page 24: How To Connect Camera With Wi-Fi

    7. How to connect Camera with Wi-Fi Connect Camera with Wi-Fi (1) Power on the gimbal. Turn on Bluetooth and Feiyu ON App, APP automatically connects to gimbal with the strongest signal of Bluetooth. The Bluetooth icon on display will be lighted after successfully connected.
  • Page 25 Camera :SONY a6300，A7S II, A7 etc. Gain Wi-Fi name and password at "smart remote embedded" in the Application list. Smart Remote Embedded Wi-Fi Application Operate smartphone to connect to PlayMemories Application Smart Remote this divice via Wi-Fi Application List Camera Apps Management Embedded Introduction...
  • Page 26 (4) Switch on Feiyu ON App , select the camera connection icon in the virtual joystick interface, select corresponding camera brand and camera you used, choose right camera Wi-Fi name and input password. Remote Control FY_G6Plus_xx Connect Camera Waiting for 5~10 seconds, After the connection is successful, the camera interface will display corre- sponding tips and changes.(Canon camera is needed to tap "confirm"), And automatically return to the main...

  • Page 27: Specifications

    8.Specifications 242mm 191mm 141.5mm 43mm 57.4mm 230° Max. Tilting Range 360° Max. Rolling Range 360° Max. Panning Range 2°/s ~ 75°/s Tilting Speed 3°/s ~ 150°/s Panning Speed Operation Time Hours Weight About 1436g (not including the batteries) 4000g Payload ( In center of gravity balanced state ) w ww.

  • Page 28: Compatible Cameras For Reference

    9.Compatible Cameras for Reference Brand Model Can be equipped with a lens Canon EF 100mm f/2.8L IS USM+Camera hood Canon EF 135mm f/2L USM+Camera hood Canon 5DMarkIV Canon EF 85mm f/1.2 L II USM+Camera hood Canon EF 50mm f/1.2L USM+Camera hood Canon EF 35mm f/2 IS USM+Camera hood Canon EF 35mm f/2 IS USM+Camera hood Canon EF 50mm f/1.2L USM+Camera hood*...
  • Page 29 Brand Model Can be equipped with a lens Sony E 50mm F1.8 Sony E PZ 18-105mm F4 OSS Sony FE 85mm F1.8 Sony α9 Sony FE 35mm F1.4 sony FE 24-240mm F3.5-6.3 Sony α7R2 SonyVario-Sonnar T* 24-70mm f/2.8 ZA SSM Sony Sony α6500 SonyFE 28-70mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS...
  • Page 30 firmware and use the corresponding user manual. You can get the latest user manual from the official website: www.feiyu-tech.com FeiyuTech reserves the right to amend this manual and the terms and conditions of use the gimbal at any time.

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