Firmware Upgrade - FeiYu Tech MG Instruction Manual

Balance adjustment of the panning axis
STEP 3
Adjust balance of the panning after the balance adjustment of the tilting and rolling.
a.
Keep the socket connector of the gimbal
parallel to the ground, refer the right picture:
leave hold of it and observe the camera status.
b. If the camera leaning left or right, use the mini
Socket connector
spanner unscrew the 4 screws on the vertical arm,
adjust the vertical arm to leaning opposite direction,
until the camera keep the current position after
adjustment.
c. After the adjustment tighten the screws on cross arm.
Thumb screw
As shown, if the camera is tilted toward A, the vertical arm
live A direction, if tilted toward B, the vertical arm should be
live B direction.
A
Tips: Please don't fully unscrew
B
the screws that secure the motor
while adjust the balance.
Unscrew till loose is advisable.
Camera adaptation parameter adjustment
STEP 4
After finishing the stabilizer balance adjustment , turn on the gimbal for a testing, please refer to
point 6 in "install" chapter. If there is a slight vibration happen when turn on the gimbal , it means
the adaptation parameter needs to be adjusted.
（1） Long press the function button for 1 second to enter the standby mode.
（2） Five tap the function button during the standby mode for a parameter switching.
Parameter switching cycle"Strong - Middle - Weak - Strong".
（3） Finish the parameter setting , single tap to awake the gimbal.
For more adjustment, please repeat the step above.
Default
Strong
Weak
4. Used Method
MG gimbal supports the pitch axis left or right installed, please select one of the methods
according to the convenience of device operations.
For most cameras equipment , highly recommended pitch axis right way installed.
（* The relative position about the pitch axis with the lens facing the user as a reference. )
Handheld Portable Dual Handheld
For most video cameras equipment , highly recommended pitch axis left way installed.
（* The relative position about the pitch axis with the lens facing the user as a reference. )
Handheld Portable Dual Handheld
5. Operation
Function Button
(Indicator light)
Start the gimbal
Switch the working mode
Realize other functions
Horizontal
Identify the current mode of the
gimbal by the indicator lights
Explanation of LED indicator status
LED status Mode / Status
Single flash Panning mode
Double flashes Panning and Tilting mode
Three flashes Standby
Always on Lock mode / Initialize the gimbal
B
Rolling angle adjustment /
Flash quickly
A
Initialization failure / Malfunction
Operating Instructions of Function Button
Operation Function
Single tap Panning mode / Lock mode
Double tap Panning and Tilting mode
Triple tap Rotation 180°in horizontal
Quadruple tap Reset
Long press
Standby
for 1 second
Default setting: Strong Working Modes
Panning Mode
Parameters and weight
The camera is allowed to pan left or right. Vertical tilts or rolls are restricted.
matching reference
Strong：850g - 1070g
Panning and Tilting Mode
Middle：600g - 850g
The camera is allowed to pan left or right and tilt up and down. Rolls are restricted.
Weak：350g - 600g
Lock Mode
Note: weight include the
The camera stays in its current orientation. All panning, tilting and rolls are restricted.
weight of camera, lens and
Middle
the other components.
Other Functions
Reset
Reset the tilting axis of the gimbal to initial orientation and initial mode.
Standby
In standby model, keep the gimbal in power-up state, the motor stops working, the indicator
light flashes for three times, and single tap again to wake the gimbal.

6. Firmware Upgrade

Dual Portable
Function
Interface
!
Be sure to insert the
batteries before upgrading
Upgrade steps
(1) Download and install the USB driver and the software for updating and the latest firmware
from www.feiyu-tech.com
(2) Install the batteries and turn on the gimbal.
(3) Connect the USB cable to mini port as the diagram.
Attention please use the USB connector.
(4) Please update the firmware as the manual.
Dual Portable
Explanation of joystick control
Joystick
Joystick
Up
for
direction
Down
control
Left
Ringt
Joystick down
Explanation
Single tap to switch between panning mode and lock mode
Under panning and tilting mode, single tap to switch to lock mode
Make the camera lens precision rotation 180 °
Reset the tilting axis of the gimbal to initial
orientation and initial mode
Single tap again to awake the gimbal, or triple tap
to initialize the gimbal
!
Attention !
Make sure that the
connection to the
computer is done by the
mini port
70cm
USB Cable
USB Connector
7. Gimbal Horizontal Angle
Adjustment
STEP 1 Initialize the gimbal
Direction
（1）After powering the gimbal on, hold down the function button for one second to enter standby mode,
Down
and the LED indicator shall flash for three times.
Up （2）Consecutively tap the function button for three times, LED indicator shall be always on, place the
gimbal on a flat surface and keep it stationary.
Left
（3）When the initialization is completed, the LED indicator will flash for three times.
Right
When the initialization failed, the LED indicator will flash quickly, repeat step (2) & (3) to reinitialize.
After finishing the STEP1, the rolling angle still not paralles to the horizontal surface, you can use the joystick
to adjust the rolling angle according to STEP
STEP 2 Rolling angle adjustment
Tap button for six times for rolling angle adjustment, the tilt and roll angle restore to the horizontal
status. Under the rolling angle adjustment state, move the joystick to the left or to the right to
adjust the rolling angle, single tap again to save the setting and exit after adjusting.
8. Using the RC
Joystick up
Turn on the wireless remote control
Install the receiver of wireless
remote control.
Turn on the gimbal.
Use the wireless remote control
to control the gimbal.
Charging
Connect the Micro interface of
wireless remote control with 5V charger by USB cable.
Remote Control Distance
15 meters in an open environment.
Match Code Keep the gimbal powered on, restart the remote control
and connect the receiver of RC to the gimbal, press the remote control
function button for 7 times in 5 seconds, if the indicator on the RC flashes
5 times it means the receiver and the transmitter of RC match successfully,
then customer can control the gimbal by the RC.
RC needs to be matched code whenever the following situations:
(1) Connecting properly, but still fail to control.
(2) Change the receiver or wireless remote control
9. Parameters
Tilting / Rolling / Panning 360°
Tilting Increments 2°/s ~ 75°/s
Panning Increments 3°/s ~ 150°/s
Usage Time 6 Hours
Sony NEX-5N/NEX-7 and other N-series, SONY A7RII / ILCE-7R / ILCE-5100,
Adaption
Panasonic LUMIX GH4 and other cameras with similar dimensions with weight less 1070g
（The camera weight including the accessories of lens and ect.）
Weight 821g(not including the accessories of batteries, camera,camera lens and ect.)
Pakcage List
Product model Quantity Product model Quantity
MG gimbal 1 Batteries (type: )
18650
Handle 1 Charger
Adjusting clamping plate 1 Wireless RC ( 2.4G )
Connector 1 Wireless RC receiver
Corss bar 2 USB cable (mini port, 70cm)
Hand grip 2 USB cable
(micro port, 50cm)
Mini allen key 1 USB connector
Upgrade........
Thumb screw 3 Thumb screw for fixing lens 1
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D I S C L A I M E R
Prohibit any user for any illegal purpose.
Users will be responsible for all behaviors of purchase
and use products.
The Company assumes no liability for any risks related
to or resulting from the debug and use of this product
(including the direct, indirect or third-party losses).
For any unknown sources of using, we will not be at
any services.
Feiyu Tech reserves the right to amend this manual
and the terms and conditions of use the gimbal at
any time.
The horizontal angle needs to be adjusted
whenever the following situations happen to the
gimbal, user can adjust the horizontal angle by
gimbal initialization and joystick.
（1）The tilt angle is not leveled with the horizontal surface.
（2）The roll angle is not parallel to the horizontal surface.
（3）Under lock mode, the panning angle drifts.
2.
Joystick
Power on / off
Long press Power
Function Button 0.5 second
ON
3 seconds OFF
* Tip:
It will be automatically
powered off to save battery if
Wireless
there is no operation within
Remote Control
three minutes.
Please install
the receiver
properly before
power on
Function
Receiver
Interface
for wireless
remote control
How to Charge
mini port
4
1
1
USB Cable
1
5V USB
( 70cm )
1 Power Adapter
1 (Equipped by users)
Charger
1
Connect the Mini-USB port of the USB cable with the charger,
and the USB port with 5V USB power adapter.
ATTENTION
Please correctly assemble the gimbal in accordance with the diagram.
Please install the camera, complete the installation and balance
adjustment before power on the gimbal.
Please upgrade the firmware with the provided USB cable and USB
connertor.
Please charge the battery with the standard charger.
When the gimbal is not in use or placed on the table, please ensure it
is powered off.
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