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- Page 1 3-axis Handheld Stabilizer Gimbal Beholder-EC1 Instruction Manual Encoders V1.0 2016.7...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Table of contents Introduction – About the EC1 – Main features Product description – Checking the supplied items – Identifying parts – Charging the batteries – Installing the battery holder – Camera Installation and Balance Start and instructions extensions – Powering On –... -
Page 3: About The Ec1
Beholder EC1 is lightweight and easy to use and can be carried in the supplied case or a small photographer bag. EC1 can be widely used in movies, professional wedding films, and other applications. - Page 4 Beholder EC1 supports firmware upgrades for further software optimization. EC1 has a standby time of 20 hours, while the built-in self- luminous OLED screen displays real-time power usage, allowing users to better understand the product’s electricity consumption...
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Page 5: Main Features
Main features Beholder EC1 features Dimensions: 360x184x79mm Compatibility: Mirrorless & DSLR Cameras up to 5 lbs Main Features: • 32-bit controller with motor control units (MCUs) and 12bit Encoder system • OLED screen display for power and battery level • OLED screen display for Profile Mode and joystick •... - Page 6 • Option to adjust camera position with hands • Low voltage protection for integrated battery • Can significantly decrease power consumption by using field- oriented control strategy to drive motors • Sound alerts for mode change and calibration • Increases instant torque 2016 Beholder All Right reserved...
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Page 7: Identifying Parts
After you’ve received the product and before you use it, please check whether the package contains all the items in the following inventory. If any item is missing, please get in touch with the dealer to resolve the situation. Identifying parts 2016 Beholder All Right reserved... -
Page 8: Charging The Batteries
The led indicator will turn red when the charge is functioning and green if the batteries are fully charged. Connect the battery holder (Fig. 1) to the USB power supply before the batteries are installed in the holder. The led will turn 2016 Beholder All Right reserved... - Page 9 Note:The battery holder can only be used as a charger stand 0% of the battery capacity. For 100% charged, please buy a professional charge adapter or use Beholder MC1 smart charger. The battery holder charge time is 3-4 hours. When using the battery holder as a charger, USB power supply must meet the minimum requirements.
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Page 10: Installing The Battery Holder
• If the product is not used for a long time, charge the batteries up to 70% of their capacity and place them in a dry, cool place. • If you need more batteries, try to purchase Beholder official batteries or other reliable batteries with protection circuit to avoid over-charge and damage to the batteries.Using damaged or... -
Page 11: Camera Installation And Balance
Before installing the camera and adjusting the balance, remove the camera lens cover, attach the lens hood, insert a memory card and camera batteries, as well as any other accessories.The camera should be fully ready to shoot. 2016 Beholder All Right reserved... - Page 12 STEP 2 Install the camera on gimbal base • Install the camera with quick release mounted into the Beholder EC1 bottom mount base (Fig. 5). • Slightly adjust the position of the camera into the base until you find a horizontal balance.
- Page 13 M4 thumb screw No.1 to make it balanced. Fig. 7. Pitch balance adjustment • Tighten the thumb screws. 2016 Beholder All Right reserved...
- Page 14 • When in balance, the Pan arm should stay at any position around the handle when the handle is tilted forward. • Tighten the thumb screws. Fig. 8. Pan balance adjustment 2016 Beholder All Right reserved...
- Page 15 • Before starting the gimbal, make sure the camera is properly mounted on the stabilizer and perfectly balanced. • Beholder EC1 uses the latest 32-bit systems, a multi-processor technology and inductive motor technology, with torque greatly improved. Therefore, it's able to start and level the camera if out...
- Page 16 Fig. 9. Gimbal 4-way joystick Make sure the batteries are fully charged before starting the gimbal. Adjust the gimbal and camera position before use. Beholder EC1 uses the latest 32-bit encoding technology and can start up in any direction and at any angle.
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Page 17: Modes Of Opration (Profils)
The gimbal will follow roll,pitch,pan. Profile 5: level roll and • Press the mode button five times to enter bring the pitch to the horizon. • Press the mode button and hold for six seconds to calibrate the gyro. 2016 Beholder All Right reserved... -
Page 18: Oled Display
In case gimbal is moved, please redo the calibration. Usually the calibration takes about 5 seconds during this time the gimbal shut of and restart the motors. 2016 Beholder All Right reserved... - Page 19 Any of the profiles can be set to hold a specfic angle or position manually. Take the camera with one hand and hold it in desired position for 2 seconds. The system will automatically save the desired angle (Fig. 10). Fig. 10. Manual setting on the roll angle 2016 Beholder All Right reserved...
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Page 20: Extra Featurs
501PL, 701, etc. 50mm width Quick Edition Compatible cameras Compatible camera models • Beholder EC1 support lighter than 2KG (including lenses) DSLR or mirroless camera. • List of supported camera: • DSLR: Canon 6D / 5D / 7D, • Mirrorless: A6300, A7R2, A7S + 24- 70 / 16- 35, GH4 + 12- 35, GH3 + 14- 140 and so on. -
Page 21: Gimbal Working Angles
Gimbal working angles Handheld camera angle range Fig. 11 Gimbal working angles 2016 Beholder All Right reserved... -
Page 22: Mount Modes
Mount modes Mounting options Beholder EC 1 supports two camera mounting options: Roll arm to the left or roll arm to the right of the center (Fig. 12). Right side is useful if your camera have a flip screen. Fig. 12 Camera mount – left side or right side roll arm... -
Page 23: Safety
6. Do not use the device during a thunderstorm or it may result in equipment malfunction or a risk of lightning strike. 2016 Beholder All Right reserved... - Page 24 14. This product may contain small equipment and parts, keep the device and its accessories out of reach of children, children may damage the device or swallow small parts, beware of choking hazard. 15. Dispose of used batteries in accordance with local regulations. 2016 Beholder All Right reserved...
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Page 25: Producer Statement
Statement Producer statement Beholder® has been certified trademark, the trademark shall not be used without our permission for any other purposes. Product have a number of patents, if copies of the product are found, the perpetrator will hold the relevant legal responsibility. -
Page 26: Product Specifications
Product specifications Beholder EC1 technical specification Model: EC1 3-axis single hand-held gyroscope stabilizer Load Capacity: 2000 g Battery: 18650 3.7v 2600mah * 3 Battery Operating Time: Approx. 8-10 hours Battery Charging Time: Approx. 3-4 hours Working temperature: -10 to 70 degrees Celsius Pan: 360 °... -
Page 27: Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently asked questions Most used questions and answers 1. How to charge the gimbal? Beholder-EC1 can be charged in two ways: using the built-in battery holder micro USB or using a separate authorized dedicated charger (recommended). Charging using battery holder: –... - Page 28 2A, the use of such USB port charging will greatly enhance the speed, beat music official has 2.5A USB adapter optional, of course, you can also purchase Beholder multifunction intelligent Charger, you can make your charging time by more than half.