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Table of Contents
- 1 Table of Contents
- 2 Packing List
- 3 Disclaimer and Warning
- 4 Quick Start Guide
- 5 Charging Guidelines
- 6 APP Download and Installation
- 7 Smartphone Installation
- 8 Balance Adjustment
- 9 Start up
- 10 Introducing Gimbal Control Modes
- 11 Introducing Connection Ports and Various Operations
- 12 APP Operations
- 13 Initialization and Calibration
- 14 Product Specifications
- 15 Warranty Card
- 16 Contact Card
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- Page 1 SMOOTH-Q User Guide...
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- Page 3 Guilin Zhishen Information Technology Co., Ltd. English...
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Page 5: Table Of Contents
Contents ■ Packing List ······················································································· 1 Disclaimer and Warning ······································································ 2 ■ ■ Quick Start Guide ··············································································· 7 Charging Guidelines ··········································································· 8 ■ APP Download and Installation ·························································· 9 ■ ■ Smartphone Installation ······································································ 10 Balance Adjustment ··········································································· 11 ■ ■... -
Page 6: Packing List
Packing List The product package comes with the following items. In case that any item is found missing, please contact ZHIYUN or your local selling agent. SMOOTH-Q 3-Axis Smartphone Micro USB Cable Stabilizer Storage Bag Shoulder Strap English... -
Page 7: Disclaimer And Warning
Disclaimer and Warning Thank you for using ZHIYUN SMOOTH-Q. 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 8 2. Make sure the rotation of the gimbal axes is not blocked by external force when SMOOTH-Q is turned on. 3. SMOOTH-Q is not waterproof. Prevent contacts of any kind of liquid or cleaner with SMOOTH-Q. It is recommended to use dry cloth for cleaning.
- Page 9 Please extinct the fire by applying the methods recommended above according to the actual situation. 4. Never use non-ZHIYUN batteries. If replacement or backup is needed, please purchase new batteries from ZHIYUN's official website or authorized channels. ZHIYUN takes no responsibility for any damage caused by non-ZHIYUN batteries.
- Page 10 Battery Charging 1. 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 11 If the battery cannot be fully discharged, do not leave it in the recycling box, but contact a professional battery disposal/recycling agent for further assistance. This document is subject to change. ZHIYUN is a trademark of ZHIYUN TECH. Copyright©2017 ZHIYUN TECH. All rights reserved. English...
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Page 12: Quick Start Guide
Get to Know SMOOTH-Q Check the product package before use, make sure that all items below have arrived with the product. In case that any item is found missing, please contact ZHIYUN or your local selling agent. Mobile Clamp Roll Axis... -
Page 13: Charging Guidelines
An L-shape charging connector is required when the smartphone is mounted horizontally on the mobile clamp. Stabilizer Charging Connect the Micro USB Port on the side of SMOOTH-Q's handle to a power source via the Micro USB charging cable for direct charging of SMOOTH-Q. -
Page 14: App Download And Installation
QR code on the left (Android 5.0 above or iOS9.0 above required) to download. Users can download the APP by searching "ZY Play" in Google Play or APP Store. The ZHIYUN APP is subject to regular update, try out now to discover more functions. English... -
Page 15: Smartphone Installation
Smartphone Installation Smartphone Installation Push and hold open the camera clamp, slide the smartphone in as close as possible against the tilt axis motor , and clamp on. Do not power on the stabilizer before the smartphone is properly mounted. English... -
Page 16: Balance Adjustment
Balance Adjustment Gravity Center Adjustment 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 17: Start Up
Start Up Control Panel Introduction Battery Level Indicator Status indicator Micro USB Port Joystick MODE Shifter Lever ON/OFF Joystick Operation Joystick controls the smartphone movement when pushed or pulled up/down and left/right. Power ON/OFF Power on the stabilizer by pressing the Power button for about 3 sec. The Power button is used for camera shooting controls when paired to the Mobile APP. - Page 18 Start Up When connected to the smartphone with the APP on, push the Shifter Lever up/down to adjust the focal length. MODE Button The stabilizer enters Pan Following Mode by default each time when powered on. Switch into Locking Mode by single pressing on the MODE button.
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Page 19: Introducing Gimbal Control Modes
MODE three times and the camera will turn 180° along the pan axis while the active control mode remains unchanged. Double Press MODE Locking Following See ZHIYUN's product training videos on Mode Mode Single Press MODE www.zhiyun-tech.com for more operation tips. Mode Switch Schematic Figure... -
Page 20: Introducing Connection Ports And Various Operations
Firmware Upgrade Tutorial. Calibration Method 1. Visit ZHIYUN's official website: www.zhiyun-tech.com. 2. Click to open the "Downloads" page, and find ZHIYUN’s Gimbal Tools as well as online calibration tutorial. 3. Operate calibration on mobile APP by connecting to the smartphone. English... -
Page 21: App Operations
1. Power on the stabilizer. 2. Turn on Bluetooth in Settings of your smartphone. 3. Tap ZHIYUN's APP icon to open.Tap the signal icon on the top of the APP screen to search for nearby signals, choose your stabilizer to connect. - Page 22 APP Operations a.When in photo shooting mode, tapping on the right side of the screen will open a menu, on which you can select a shooting mode: single shot, panorama, and long exposure. b.When in video shooting mode, tapping allows you to select a recording mode: default, slow motion, time lapse and moving time lapse.
- Page 23 APP Operations How to Use Object Tracking 1. Tap on the bottom left of the operation screen to activate Object Tracking function (the stabilizer enters Locking Mode automatically when this function is activated). 2. After the function is activated, drag to draw a box onscreen around the target object will enable auto tracking.
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Page 24: Initialization And Calibration
3. The stabilizer is exposed to significant temperature change. Calibration Method 1. Visit ZHIYUN's official website: www.ZHIYUN-TECH.com. 2. Click to open the "Downloads" page, and find ZHIYUN’s Gimbal Tools as well as online calibration tutorial; 3. Operate calibration on mobile APP by connecting to the smartphone. English... -
Page 25: Product Specifications
Power Output Vol. Power Output Current 2000mA Any data involved in this manual are the internal test results of Zhiyun Labs. In different objective situations, the data may have different degrees of error. Please refer to the real-life experience. English... -
Page 26: Warranty Card
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 delivery. - Page 27 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 : □ Solved □ Unsolved □ Refunded(Replaced) zhiyun-tech.com...
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Page 28: Contact Card
Contact Card Website Weibo Vimeo Google+ Facebook Wechat Youku Youtube Tel: +86-773-2320856 Web: www.zhiyun-tech.com E-mail: service@zhiyun-tech.com Address: Creative Industrial Park,GuiMo Road,QiXing District,Guilin 541004,Guangxi,China. zhiyun-tech.com... - Page 29 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. ZHIYUN ™ is a trademark of ZHIYUN. Copyright©2017 ZHIYUN. All rights reserved.
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