Contents Packing List ···················································································· 1 ■ Disclaimer and Warning ·································································· 2 ■ ■ Quick Start Guide ··········································································· 7 Camera Mounting ··········································································· 8 ■ ■ How to Start Up ·············································································· 9 Preparing and Charging the Batteries ············································· 10 ■ Introducing Gimbal Control Modes ················································· 11 ■...
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. RIDER-M 3-Axis Video Output & Gimbal Stabilizer Charging Cable (4-pin) for GoPro Camera Protection...
Disclaimer and Warning Thank you for using ZHIYUN RIDER-M. 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.
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2)Make sure the rotation of the gimbal axes is not blocked by external force when RIDER-M is turned on. 3)RIDER-M is not waterproof. Prevent contacts of any kind of liquid or cleaner with RIDER-M. It is recommended to use dry cloth for cleaning.
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15. If the battery terminal is dirty, wipe it with a clean, dry cloth. Otherwise it will cause a bad battery connection, which may result in energy loss or charging failure. Battery Charging 1. Do not attach the batteries to a wall outlet or car charger socket directly. Always use a ZHIYUN approved zhiyun-tech.com...
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Disclaimer and Warning adapter for charging. ZHIYUN takes no responsibility if the battery is charged using a non-ZHIYUN charger. 2. Do not put the battery and charger near flammable materials or on flammable surfaces (such as carpet or wood). Never leave the battery unattended during charging to prevent any accident.
Quick Start Guide Get to Know RIDER-M Zhiyun-Tech Rider-M is a mini 3-axis gimbal stabilizer for GoPro and other action cameras. Highly compact and featuring a 1/4"-20 threaded mounting hole on the bottom, the Rider-M can be conveniently mounted on various support accessories, such as suction cups.
Rotate the Thumb Screws to tighten up the camera mounting bracket. Connect the stabilizer with the camera using the Camera Charging Cable/Video Output & Charging Cable according to actual operation need. NOTICE: Do not power on the stabilizer before the camera is properly mounted. zhiyun-tech.com...
Battery Cover. Install two 18350 batteries and slide back the Battery Cover. Tighten up the Thumb Screw. Long press Power Button for 3 sec. to power on. Long press again to power off. NOTICE: Do not power on the stabilizer before the camera is properly mounted. MODE zhiyun-tech.com...
Preparing and Charging the Batteries Before using RIDER-M for the first time, please fully charge the batteries to activate and ensure normal operation by using the charger that comes in the package. Name: Li-ion battery charger Model: ZY-CH002 Input: DC 5V 800mA Output: DC 4.2V 400mAx2...
Locking Mode:This mode locks movement of all three axes to keep the camera still and stable. Tilt Axis Pan Axis Roll Axis Following Mode: The camera pans and tilts following the movement of the stabilizer. Tilt Axis Pan Axis zhiyun-tech.com...
② C onnectthestabilizertoaspecializedwiredremotecommander. NOTICE: This port cannot be used for charging. Battery Level Indicator Indicator Status Battery Level Quick flash 4 times 75%-100% Quick flash 3 times 50%-75% Quick flash 2 times 25%-50% Quick flash 1 times 1%-25% zhiyun-tech.com...
2)Connect the stabilizer with a display screen using a 3.5mm Video Output Cable (purchase separately). Video Output & Camera Charging Cable Charging Cable Firmware Upgrade 1. Visit ZHIYUN's official website: www.ZHIYUN- TECH.com. 2. Click to open the "Downloads" page, and find the Firmware Upgrade Tutorial package. 3. Download the driver, calibration tool and latest firmware corresponding to your stabilizer.
The ZHIYUN APP is subject to regular update, try out now to discover more functions. 1.Power on the stabilizer. 2.Activate Bluetooth on your smartphone. 3. Tap ZHIYUN's APP icon to open.Tap the signal icon on top of the monitroing screen, search for nearby signals, and choose your stabilizer to connect. zhiyun-tech.com...
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Calibration is required when deviations are found in Allows adjustment of various parameter settings of the 3 axes and the leveling of the camera. Tap "Start the stabilizer (Refer to APP instructions for specific Calibration", and complete the 6-side calibration operations.) procedure following onscreen illustrations. zhiyun-tech.com...
Bluetooth pairing with the smartphone using “ZY Play” ). Power Button + MODE Button: Press the MODE Button simultaneously when powering up to operate quick pairing with the nearest stabilizer. Joystick: Controls camera movement . Shifter Lever: Allows focusing control of the camera. zhiyun-tech.com...
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Emission and received current: 11.9mA 0%-30%: quick flashing. Operating current: 4.2mA Charging Indicator Effective control distance: 10m /394 inch ● Charging: RED light. (without blockage) ● Charging complete: GREEN light. Bluetooth Indicator No connection: Continuous flashing. Connected: Shines solid light. 78.5mm zhiyun-tech.com...
② P ushtheJoystickup(orpresstheUPbutton) for one 1 sec. until the stabilizer’s Battery Level Indicator shines solid light. ③ P ushtheJoystickdown(orpresstheDOWN button) for one 1 sec. until the Indicator starts flashing (once each second). Now, it is ready for calibration. zhiyun-tech.com...
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Tilt Axis Motor surface with the Mobile Clamp facing down, until the Indicator facing down, until the Indicator facing backward, until the starts flashing 5 times each starts flashing 6 times each Indicator shines solid light. second. second. Calibration complete! zhiyun-tech.com...
270° Pan Angle Range 640° Gimbal in Vertical 50° /S Tilt Axis Following Speed 1° /S Pan Axis Following 80° /S 1° /S Speed 45° C Battery Runtime -10° C 25° C Operation Temperature 3.5h 4.5h 5.5h Weight 180g zhiyun-tech.com...
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.
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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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