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  • Page 1 The following features are available in this PDF document. Quick Keyword Search Enter the keyword in the search box and hit the search button Quick Jump between Chapters Click the title of a specific chapter on the Contents to jump to it *Reading software such as Adobe Reader is needed to support the functions above.
  • Page 2 SMOOTH-Q2 U s e r Gui d e...
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Contents Packing List ■ Packing List ····················································································1 Get to Know SMOOTH-Q2 ■ Get to Know SMOOTH-Q2 ·····························································2 Battery Charging Instruction ■ Battery Charging Instruction ····························································3 Mounting and Balancing Mobile Phone ■ Mounting Phone Holder ··································································4 Mounting Mobile Phone ··································································4 Balancing Mobile Phone ·································································4 How to Use ■...
  • Page 4 Six-Side Calibration ········································································11 Motor Fine-Tuning ···········································································13 Firmware Upgrade ··········································································13 Product Specifications ■ Disclaimer and Warning ■ Reading Tip ····················································································15 Warning ·························································································15 Safe Operation Guidelines ······························································16 Warranty Terms ■ Warranty Period ··············································································18 This warranty does not apply to the followings ··································18 Warranty Claim Procedure ·······························································18 Contact Card ■...
  • Page 5: Packing List

    Packing List Packing List The product package comes with the following items. In case any item is found missing, please contact ZHIYUN or your local selling agent. manual SMOOTH-Q2 x 1 Phone Holder x 1 Quick Start Guide USB Type-C Cable...
  • Page 6: Get To Know Smooth-Q2

    Get to Know SMOOTH-Q2 Get to Know SMOOTH-Q2 1. Phone Holder 7. Joystick 2. Roll Axis Motor 8. Photo/Video Button 3. Tilt Axis Motor 9. Power Button 4. Phone Holder Latch 10. Battery Cover 5. Pan Axis Motor 11. Micro USB Power Port 6.
  • Page 7: Battery Charging Instruction

    Battery Charging Instruction SMOOTH-Q2 is equipped with 21700 Li-ion battery in a standard package. When using SMOOTH-Q2 for the first time, please fully charge the batteries to activate them and to ensure the proper function of the stabilizer. Charging method: Please charge the stabilizer by connecting the power adapter (not included in the package, 5V2A rated power adapter recommended) with the stabilizer handle port via the applied USB Type-C cable.
  • Page 8: Mounting And Balancing Mobile Phone

    Mounting and Balancing Mobile Phone Mounting Phone Holder Take out the phone holder from the packing box and mount it on the stabilizer according to the following steps: Put the phoneholder Insert the phone holder Tighten the ❷ ❸ ❹ Loosen the latch;...
  • Page 9: How To Use

    • Four-way direction control of the camera/ lens on the stabilizer. After Bluetooth connected, the SMOOTH-Q2 will be able to control the native cameras of some mobile phones without ZY Play (applicable only to mobile phones that can use the volume button as a shutter button;...
  • Page 10: Stabilizer Mode Description

    How to Use Stabilizer Mode Description Single click or double click the joystick to switch between modes. Locking Mode Default Following Pan Following Mode Mode Double click Vortex Mode POV Mode Single click Motors circled in red will auto move with the stabilizer, while motors circled in grey are locked.
  • Page 11 How to Use Locking Mode (L): The three motors are all locked and the phone is fixed at a certain angle. Push the joystick up/down and left/right to control the tilt axis and pan axis. Following Mode (F): The camera pans and tilts following the movement of the stabilizer. Push the joystick left/right to control the roll axis.
  • Page 12: Quick Switch To Standby Mode

    How to Use Vortex Mode (V): The tilt axis rotates 90° and revolves following the movement of the stabilizer handle. Push the joystick left/right to control the pan axis. Quick Switch to Standby Mode • Under the power-on state, put the horizontal arm down manually and the horizontal arm will be automatically locked into the built-in fixing buckle, then the stabilizer enters standby mode.
  • Page 13: Manual Angle Lock

    How to Use Manual Angle Lock Under pan following mode and locking mode, rotate the mobile phone to a certain angle by hand and release it, the mobile phone will be fixed at that angle. Manual adjustment of the tilt axis angle is available under pan following mode. Manual adjustment of tilt axis angle and pan axis angle is available under locking mode.
  • Page 14: App Operations

    Scan the QR code on the left (Android 5.0 and above, IOS 9.0 and above) or search "ZY Play" directly in app store to download ZY Play. ① With ZY Play that customized for SMOOTH-Q2, you will be able to make better use of the various functions of the SMOOTH-Q2.
  • Page 15: Calibration And Firmware Upgrade

    2. Perform six-side calibration by using Zhiyun Gimbal Tools: Turn on the stabilizer and long press the Mode Button to enter into Standby Mode. Connect the USB port on the stabilizer and the computer with a USB Type-C cable.
  • Page 16 Calibration and Firmware Upgrade STEP 1 STEP 2 STEP 3 STEP 4 STEP 5 STEP 6...
  • Page 17: Motor Fine-Tuning

    Method 1: Connect the USB port on the stabilizer and the computer with a USB Type-C cable. 1. Enter the product page of SMOOTH-Q2 on ZHIYUN’s official website (https://www. zhiyun-tech.com) and click [Download]. Download ZHIYUN USB Driver and the latest firmware (no need to download USB Driver for Mac OS, WIN10 systems).
  • Page 18: Product Specifications

    25 ℃ . The actual charging time varies with environmental factors. Besides, the lower the temperature, the longer the charging time. All the data in this guide is gathered from internal experiments of ZHIYUN laboratories. Under different scenarios, data is different to some extent. Please refer to the actual use...
  • Page 19: Disclaimer And Warning

    ZHIYUN has made and may make available. Unless otherwise provided by the existing law of China, ZHIYUN is not responsible or liable for any loss or damage caused by direct or indirect use of the product and the user guide. Users should follow all security guidelines including but not limited to those mentioned in the user guide.
  • Page 20: Safe Operation Guidelines

    CAUTION : 1. SMOOTH-Q2 is a high-precision control device. Damage may be caused to SMOOTH-Q2 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-Q2 is turned on.
  • Page 21 2. Do not attach the batteries to a wall outlet or car charger socket directly. Always use a ZHIYUN approved adapter for charging. ZHIYUN takes no responsibility if the battery is charged using a non-ZHIYUN charger.
  • Page 22: Warranty Terms

    1. Customers are entitled to replacement or free repair service in case of quality defect(s) found in the product within 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 23: Contact Card

    Contact Card Website Weibo Vimeo Facebook Google+ Facebook (Zhiyun Support) (Zhiyun Tech) Youku Youtube Wechat Instagram...
  • Page 24 This product is confirmed to meet quality standards and permitted for sale after strict inspection. 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. All other trademarks cited herein are the property of their respective owners.

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