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Contents Packing list ■ Packing list ·····················································································1 Get to Know SMOOTH-X ■ Get to Know SMOOTH-X ································································2 Charging and Battery Description ■ Installation and Balance Adjustment ■ How to Use ■ Indicator and Control Button Description ··········································8 Operation Mode Description ···························································9 Standby Mode ···············································································12...
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Warranty Period ··············································································19 This warranty does not apply to the followings ··································19 Warranty Claim Procedure ·······························································19 Contact Card ■...
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-X × 1 USB Type-C Cable × 1 Quick Start Guide 主机x1 USB Type-C数据线x1...
Get to Know SMOOTH-X Get to Know SMOOTH-X 1. Phone Holder 9. Roll Axis Motor 2. Vertical Arm 10. Power Indicator 3. USB Type-C Charging/Firmware 11. Power Button Update Port 12. Tilt Adjustment Joint 4. Pan Axis Motor 13. Extendable Stick 5.
Charging and Battery Description SMOOTH-X is charged by built-in batteries. Before using it for the first time, please fully charge it to activate batteries and guarantee the appropriate use of the product. Charging method: Connect Type-C cable provided in the package with adapter (5V/2A, not included in the package) to the port on the stabilizer vertical arm.
Installation and Balance Adjustment 1. Rotate the handle 180° counterclockwise. 2. To unfold the vertical arm, pull out and tilt the pan axis in certain degrees.
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Installation and Balance Adjustment 3. Rotate the vertical arm 180° counterclockwise. It can be only rotated in one direction. The vertical arm’s maximum rotation angle is 180 ° . Please do not exceed the limit to avoid damaging the stabilizer. 4.
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Installation and Balance Adjustment 5. The phone clamp can be rotated 90° clockwise. 6. When installing the phone, please notice that the phone camera should be always on the left side of the clamp. Then balance the phone. Move the smartphone in the phone holder left or right until the smartphone remains balanced.
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Installation and Balance Adjustment There’s a built-in lock design in stabilizer’s roll axis and pan axis for your convenient storage and transportation(when the stabilizer is powered off). Rotate the smartphone clamp and pan axis to the lock position to lock them, and adjust them to unlock state when in use.
ZY Cami. • The LED indicator blinks green quickly means When connected via Bluetooth, SMOOTH-X is able to control the native phone camera without ZY Cami. This feature is available with a mobile phone which supports camera control using the...
How to Use Operation Mode Description Single press or press M button four times to change. Default Settings Single Press M Button Pan Following Mode Locking Mode Press M Single Button Press M for Four Button Times Roll and Pan Following Mode The red circle means the motor rotates along with the grip movement.
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How to Use Locking Mode (L): Single press M button to switch to this mode. This mode locks the movement of both axes and the orientation of the smartphone is fixed. Push the joystick up/down to control the roll axis manually, and push left/right to control the pan axis manually.
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How to Use Double press M button to switch. Default Settings Double Press M Button Landscape Mode Portrait Mode Landscape Mode & Portrait Mode: Double press M button. Landscape Mode Portrait Mode 标准模式 竖拍模式 Extension Mode: Hold the stabilizer’s grip with one hand and hold the bottom cover of pan axis motor with another hand, then pull out or retrieve the grip.
How to Use Standby Mode • When the stabilizer is powered on, rotate the roll axis or pan axis manually until the axis triggers the built-in lock device, then the stabilizer will enter standby mode automatically. Unlock the roll axis and pan axis to wake up the stabilizer. Before restarting the stabilizer, make sure the roll axis and pan axis are unlocked.
Bluetooth name of the stabilizer can be checked on the side of the phone clamp USER ID:XXXX). 3. Activation on the app is required for the first time using SMOOTH-X, otherwise the motor cannot work. Activation requires registration or log-in with ZHIYUN account, and the process should be conducted under network.
Driver. Extract the zipped firmware file. 3. Turn on the stabilizer and long press the Mode Button to enter Standby mode. 4. Open “Zhiyun Gimbal Tools”, click “Open”, click “ Firmware Upgrade”. Click “Browse” under “Path” to select the downloaded latest firmware(the profile which the suffix is “ptz”), and click “Upgrade”...
Product Specifications Product Module: SM108 Min. Standard Max. Remark Operation Voltage 3.4V 3.7V 4.2V Operation Current 220mA 3000mA Charging Voltage 4.7V 5.5V (input) Charging Current 500mA 850mA (input) Roll Mechanical 285° Range Pan Mechanical 300° Range Roll Axis -80° +180° Controllable Angle Pan Axis -120°...
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All the data in this guide is gathered from internal experiments of ZHIYUN laboratories. Under different scenarios, data is different to some extent and please...
SMOOTH-X or property. ZHIYUN reserves the right of final explanation for this document and all relevant documents relating to SMOOTH-X, and the right to make changes at any time without notice.
CAUTION 1. SMOOTH-X is a high-precision control device. Damage may be caused to SMOOTH-X 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-X is turned on.
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.
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CertificateofQuality 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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