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  • Page 1 SMOOTH 4 U s e r G u i d e...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Contents Product Introduction ································ 1 ■ Get to Know Smooth 4 ···························· 2 ■ Battery and Charging Instructions ············ 3 ■ Installation ················································ 4 ■ The Use of Stabilizer ································ 6 ■ The Use of APP ······································· 13 ■ Calibration and Firmware Upgrade ··········· 15 ■...
  • Page 3: Product Introduction

    It can navigate camera parameter settings and realize zooming and focusing. Its four redesigned working and operating modes can capture more advanced footage. Smooth 4 will be your great and innovative camera assistant. Please read the user manual carefully before using the product.
  • Page 4: Get To Know Smooth 4

    Get to Know Smooth 4 Get to Know Smooth 4 1. Roll Axis Thumb Screw 2. Phone Clamp 3. Mobile Charging Port 4. Zoom/Focus Handwheel 5. Control Panel (see more on Page 6) 6. 1/4″ Threaded Hole 7. Mobile Clamp Thumb Screw 8.
  • Page 5: Battery And Charging Instructions

    Battery and Charging Instructions Battery and Charging Instructions Smooth 4 is charged by built-in Li-ion batteries. During first use of Smooth 4, please fully charge it to activate batteries and guarantee the appropriate use of Smooth 4. Charging method: Connect Type-C cable provided in the package with adapter and Smooth 4.
  • Page 6: Installation

    You can also loosen the Mobile Clamp Thumb Screw on the back and rotate the clamp to make the phone vertical. Please do not turn on the Smooth 4 before putting in the phone.
  • Page 7 Installation Balancing If the smartphone fails to stay in level and keeps tilting when mounted, loosen the Roll (Y) Axis Thumb Screw to adjust the gravity center by sliding the horizontal arm (as marked red in the Figure) until the smartphone stays still and vertical on the tilt axis.
  • Page 8: The Use Of Stabilizer

    The Use of Stabilizer The Introduction of Control Panel ❶ ❹ ❺ ❽ ❻ ❾ ❷ ❼ ❿ ⓫ 背面按键 ⓬ ⓭ ❸ ⓰ ⓮ ⓱ ⓯ ❶ Menu/Return Button [ In general menu, press the button once to enter ●...
  • Page 9 The Use of Stabilizer ❹ Parameter Display Button [ Press the button once to display/close shooting ● parameters; In album mode, press the button once to display ● photo parameters; Long press the button to automatically return to ● “Full Auto Mode” on the APP. ❺...
  • Page 10 ⓰ “PhoneGo” Mode Button - Full-speed Following Mode Button When pressing this button, the stabilizer enters Full- speed Following Mode - “PhoneGo”. Smooth 4 can then follow your move synchronously at full speed. ⓱ Following Mode Button When pressing the button, the stabilizer enters ●...
  • Page 11 The Use of Stabilizer The Introduction of Operation Mode Buttons on the Front Pan-Following Mode: Tilt axis and roll axis motors are locked and phone follows handle to move in the horizontal direction. Buttons on the Front Locking Mode: All three axes are locked and phone does not follow handle to move.
  • Page 12 The Use of Stabilizer Buttons on the Back Following Mode : The roll axis is locked and phone follows the handle to move in the tilt and horizontal direction. Buttons on the Back “PhoneGo” Mode: The roll axis is locked and phone follows the handle to move in the tilt and horizontal direction.
  • Page 13 The Use of Stabilizer Quick Switch to Standby Mode While stabilizer is powered on, put the horizontal a r m d o w n b y h a n d , t h e h o r i z o n t a l a r m i s automatically locked with Fixing Buckle and the stabilizer enters standby mode.
  • Page 14 The Use of Stabilizer Manual Reposition In pan following mode or locking mode, you can rotate phone to the angle that you want, then release it and phone angle can be fixed. In pan following mode, you can manually adjust tilt angle and in locking mode you can manually adjust tilt axis and pan axis angle.
  • Page 15: The Use Of App

    APP by searching "ZY Play" in APP Store/Android Store. 1. You can make the most use of the functions matching the Smooth 4 tailor-made "ZY Play " APP. 2. The ZHIYUN APP is subject to regular update, try out now to discover more functions.
  • Page 16 The Use of APP The Introduction of Main Features Control of Camera Quick Adjustment of Video and Photo Camera Parameter Control of Camera Object Tracking Focus and Zoom Stabilizer Parameter Time Lapse Setting ZY Play Panoramic Shooting Stabilizer Calibration When the stabilizer needs calibration Please calibrate stabilizers when needed.
  • Page 17: Calibration And Firmware Upgrade

    Six-side calibration through APP: Please refer to “APP Operations” on Page 13 for more information; Connect the stabilizer to ZHIYUN’s APP - ZY Play - via Bluetooth, enter “calibration” and finish the six-side calibration following the APP instruction. Six-side calibration is to make all six sides of the...
  • Page 18 Please refer to “APP Operations” on Page 13 for more information; Connect the stabilizer to ZHIYUN’s APP - ZY Play - via Bluetooth, enter “PTZ” and adjust the value of the tilt and roll axis angle to your actual needs.
  • Page 19: Basic Specifications

    Basic Specifications Product model: SMA04 Min. Standard Max. Remarks Operation Vol. 7.4V Operation Current 120mA 2500mA Charging Input Vol. 4.7V 5.5V Charging Input Current 500mA 2000mA Power Output Vol. Power Output Current 1500mA Built-in Battery Volume 2000mAh*2 Tilt Angle Range 240°...
  • Page 20 "1" This data is gathered when the temperature is 25℃ and the stabilizer is properly balanced. "2" Smooth 4 is protected and stops charging when the charging temperature is too high in order to protect device and batteries. When the temperature is 25℃...
  • Page 21: Disclaimer And Warning

    Disclaimer and Warning Thank you for using ZHIYUN Smooth 4. The information contains herein affects your safety and your legal rights and responsibilities. Read this entire document carefully to ensure proper configuration before use. Failure to read and follow the instructions and warnings herein may result in serious injury to you or bystanders, or damage to your device or property.
  • Page 22 Disclaimer and Warning ZHIYUN is the trademark of Guilin Zhishen Information Technology Co., Ltd. (hereinafter referred to as "ZHIYUN" or "ZHIYUN TECH") and its affiliates. All product names or marks referred to hereunder are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders.
  • Page 23 DO NOT use with incompatible components or in any way otherwise as mentioned or instructed in the product documents provided by ZHIYUN. The safety guidelines herein contain instructions for safety, operation and maintenance. It is essential to...
  • Page 24 Safe Operation Guidelines CAUTION 1) Smooth 4 is a high-precision control device. Damage may be caused to Smooth 4 if it is dropped or subject to external force, and this may result in malfunction. 2) Make sure the rotation of the gimbal axes is not blocked by external force when Smooth 4 is turned on.
  • Page 25 QC Inspector: Please download the latest version from www. zhiyun-tech.com This document is subject to change without notice. ZHIYUN ™ is a trademark of ZHISHEN. Copyright © 2019 ZHISHEN. All rights reserved.
  • Page 26: Warranty Terms

    15 days upon receipt of the product. 2. Customers are entitled to free repair service from ZHIYUN for any product proven defective in material or workmanship that results in product failure during normal consumer usage and conditions within the valid warranty period, which is 12 months counting from the date of selling.
  • Page 27 ZHIYUN’s customer service through email at service@ zhiyun-tech.com or website at www.zhiyun-tech. com. 2. Your local agent or ZHIYUN’s customer service will guide you through the whole service procedure regarding any product issue or problem you have encountered. ZHIYUN reserves the right to reexamine damaged or returned products.
  • Page 28 Warranty Terms Customer information Customer Name : Contact No : Address : Sales Information Sales Date : Prod. Serial No : Dealer : Contact No : #1 Maintenance Record Service Date : Signature of Repairman : Cause of Problem : Service Result : □...
  • Page 29: Contact Card

    Contact Card Website Weibo Vimeo Google+ Facebook Wechat Youku Youtube Tel: +86 (0) 773-3561275 USA Hotline: +1 808-319-6137,9:00-18:00 GMT- 7,Mon-Fri Europe Hotline: 0031-297303057,10:00-17:00 GMT+1,Mon-Fri Web: www.zhiyun-tech.com E-mail: service@zhiyun-tech.com Address: 6th floor Building No.13 Creative Industrial Park, GuiMo Road, Qixing District, Guilin...

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