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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 CRANE 2S U se r Gui d e...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Contents Packing list ■ Packing list ·····················································································1 Get to know the CRANE 2S ■ Get to know the CRANE 2S ····························································2 Port introduction ·············································································3 Charging and Battery ■ Charger and battery description ······················································4 Charging Procedure ········································································5 Installation and Balance Adjustment ■...
  • Page 4 Main App Features ·········································································26 Calibration and firmware upgrade ■ When is Calibration Required ··························································27 How to initialize ···············································································27 How to perform six-side calibration ··················································28 Motor Fine-tuning ···········································································30 CRANE 2S firmware upgrade ··························································30 Product Specifications ■ Disclaimer and Warnings ■ Reading Tips ··················································································33 Warnings························································································33 Safe Operation Guidelines ······························································34...
  • Page 5 Packing list Packing list The product package comes with the following items. If there are any missing items, please contact ZHIYUN or your local distributor. CRANE 2S × 1 Quick release plate × 1 Camera Backing Base × 1 Tripod × 1 18650 lithium battery ×...

  • Page 6: Get To Know The Crane 2S

    Get to know the CRANE 2S Get to know the CRANE 2S 1. Tilt axis 2. Quick release base 3. Pan axis motor 4.1/4” screw thread with crown gear 5. Follow focus wheel 6. Handle 7. Tilt axis motor 8. Roll axis 9.

  • Page 7: Port Introduction

    Get to know the CRANE 2S 28. Type-C camera control port 33. 1/4 camera locking screw 29. Quick release base adjustment 34. Camera backing base module 35. Quick release plate 30. Quick release base locking latch 36. Lens support 31. 1/4” screw thread with crown gear 37.

  • Page 8: Charging And Battery

    Charging and Battery Before using the CRANE 2S for the first time, use the charging device provided in the package to fully charge the batteries so as to activate them and ensure the smooth use of the product. Charger and battery description...

  • Page 9: Charging Procedure

    ① Please use a qualified standard 5V/ ≥ 2000mA adapter for battery charging; charging time depends on the maximum input current of the adapter. ② This stabilizer comes standard with three high-discharge-rate ZHIYUN batteries. Use ZHIYUN batteries only. ③ Please make sure the three batteries are fully charged. Undercharged...

  • Page 10: Installation And Balance Adjustment

    (note the direction of the positive and negative poles of the batteries). Then, tighten the rear cover of the handle. ② ① Installing the tripod Screw the tripod to the base of the CRANE 2S handle, then unfold the tripod and place the CRANE 2S on a flat surface. ③ ② ①...

  • Page 11: Installing The Camera

    Installation and Balance Adjustment Installing the camera 1.Mount the camera on the camera backing base and quick release plate, and tighten the bottom screw. Mount the lens support to the front end of the quick release plate and tighten the screw. You may decide whether or not to use the camera backing base depending on your camera-lens combo.

  • Page 12: Connecting The Control Cable

    “CRANE 2S Camera Compatibility List” on ZHIYUN’s official website at www.zhiyun- tech.com. ② When using the CRANE 2S with a Sony camera, connect the control cable and turn on the CRANE 2S before turning on the camera. Ensure that the camera has sufficient power. You may use a motorized lens that supports optical zoom, or a non-motorized lens that supports digital zoom.

  • Page 13: Balance Adjustment

    Make sure that the three lock switches are unlocked when powering on to increase stability. Before balance adjustment, you can lock the CRANE 2S in the mounting position and release the locks of each axis in stages to facilitate balance adjustment.
  • Page 14 Installation and Balance Adjustment 1. Tilt axis horizontal balance adjustment. Unlock the tilt axis and Quick Release Plate Latch, push the camera to move forward or backward until the camera can stay still and almost level with its lens facing front (as shown below). Complete this step by tightening up Quick Release Plate Latch.
  • Page 15 Installation and Balance Adjustment 3. Roll axis balance adjustment. Unlock the roll axis, and slightly loosen the roll axis thumb screw under the quick release plate, push the camera to move left or right until the camera can stay still and horizontal to the ground. Complete this step by tightening up thumb screw.

  • Page 16: Using The Crane 2S

    Using the CRANE 2S Quick Release Plate Adjustment Module 1. Due to mechanical friction wear after a long time of use, the quick release plate locking latch (quick release base locking latch) can still move back and forth (left and right) after has been locked.

  • Page 17: How To Use The Hex Wrench

    This product comes with hex wrenches in three sizes. The M1.5 and M2 wrenches can be used for routine maintenance of the CRANE 2S. Tighten the screws as necessary when they become loose. The M4 wrench can be used to lock the 1/4 screw of the quick release plate.
  • Page 18 CRANE 2S, which may cause it to turn randomly, resulting in damage to the camera. ② When starting the CRANE 2S, hold the handle or place the CRANE 2S on a desktop. Shaking the CRANE 2S during startup may cause startup failure; do not leave the...

  • Page 19: Display Screen Description

    Using the CRANE 2S Display screen description Camera parameters are not Camera parameters are adjustable adjustable 菜单界面 *电机⼒矩 *Motor torque 相机设置 Camera Settings 参数设置 Parameter Settings Sony camera connection Menu interface control interface 请激活 Activation prompt interface Standby interface Axis lock prompt interface...
  • Page 20 Using the CRANE 2S Icon description: Camera successfully connected to gimbal Camera is in video mode Camera is in photo mode Current battery level Indicates that the locks on the three axes have not been released and an alarm will sound (release the locks, and press and hold the M button to resume...

  • Page 21: Menu Options Description

    Using the CRANE 2S Menu options description Automatic parameter tuning Tilt axis Custom Roll axis Motor Torque Pan axis Low torque Level Medium torque High torque Close (Close port) Canon camera Power supply off Sony camera Power supply on Panasonic camera...
  • Page 22 Using the CRANE 2S Sensitivity Medium High Set point A TransMount Follow AB point Set point B Focus Motor max/zoom Clear AB point Settings Reverse Disable (control in reverse direction) Enable Start upgrade Firmware Upgrade Force upgrade lite/focus max/zoom Wheel Functions...

  • Page 23: Motor Torque Adjustment

    When using the CRANE 2S, you have to adjust the appropriate motor velocity parameters according to the weight of your camera and lens, so that the CRANE 2S can be used in its ideal state. We recommend using automatic tuning first. The definitions and operation...

  • Page 24: Operation Modes

    Using the CRANE 2S Operation Modes The red circle indicates that the motor will rotate along with the grip movement. The gray circle means the motor is locked and cannot move along with the grip movement. Pan Following mode (PF): Press the M button The tilt axis and roll axis motors are locked, and the camera rotates with the handle while panning horizontally.
  • Page 25 Using the CRANE 2S Point of View mode (POV): Press the M button twice All three motors move when the handle is rotated. tilt axis 俯仰轴 Roll axis 横滚轴 Pan axis 航向轴 Vortex mode (V): Press the M button twice The tilt axis motor rotates upward by 90 °...
  • Page 26 Using the CRANE 2S Go mode (GO): Press the M button thrice The roll axis motor is locked, and the tilt axis and pan axis motors quickly follow the rotation of the handle. tilt axis 俯仰轴 Roll axis 横滚轴 Pan axis 航向轴...
  • Page 27 Using the CRANE 2S Portrait Mode: Mount the camera on the tilt arm for Portrait Mode; refer to the Landscape Mode for the leveling sequence steps in Portrait Mode. Landscape Mode Portrait Mode Inverted mode: Rotate the handle 180 degrees for inverted mode.

  • Page 28: Manual Repositioning

    Using the CRANE 2S Manual Repositioning In Pan Following mode (PF) and Locking mode (L), the camera can be rotated by a certain angle by hand, and the camera angle will be fixed at that angle after you release the camera. The angle of the tilt axis can be manually adjusted in Pan Following mode (PF), and the angles of the tilt axis and pan axis can be manually adjusted in Locking mode (L).

  • Page 29: How To Use The App

    Bluetooth name. The CRANE 2S Bluetooth name is shown on the tilt arm (USER ID: XXXX). 3. Activation on the “ZY Play” app is required if the CRANE 2S is being used for the first time, otherwise the motor will not work. Activating the CRANE 2S requires registration or login with a ZHIYUN account, and a network connection.

  • Page 30: App Operations

    APP Operations CRANE2S_XXXX Main App Features Stabilizer Mode Video and Photo Stabilizer Parameters SettingsCustomized Timelapse Scene Mode ZY Play Stabilizer calibration Panorama...

  • Page 31: Calibration And Firmware Upgrade

    How to initialize After starting the CRANE 2S and entering standby mode, place the CRANE 2S on a flat surface and keep the CRANE 2S still for about 30 seconds. The CRANE 2S will automatically initialize.

  • Page 32: How To Perform Six-Side Calibration

    " √ " mark will appear on the display screen. ① Refer to the figure below for the steps to complete six-side calibration. After completing the calibration, restart the CRANE 2S and it can be used normally.
  • Page 33 Calibration and firmware upgrade STEP 1 STEP 2 STEP 3 STEP 4 STEP 5 STEP 6...

  • Page 34: Motor Fine-Tuning

    Calibration and firmware upgrade Motor Fine-tuning Start the CRANE 2S, click the menu button, rotate the dial to "angle", and press the right button to select it. Then, rotate the dial again to the axis you wish to adjust, and press the right button to select it.

  • Page 35: Product Specifications

    Product Specifications Product model: CR113 Specifications Item Minimum Standard Maximum Notes 9.8V 11.1V 12.6V Operating voltage 160mA Operating current Power output voltage Power output current Camera control interface Tilt mechanical range -91° +155° Roll Mechanical Range -57.5° +237.5° Pan Mechanical Range 360°...
  • Page 36 Product Specifications Laboratory data 1: The battery life was tested to be 12h in an environment with ambient temperature of 25° C; CRANE 2S + fully charged 18650-2600mAh 3.7v 9.62Wh batteries; Canon EOS R+28-70mm F2 mounted and leveled with static placement.

  • Page 37: Disclaimer And Warnings

    It is essential to read and follow all of the instructions and warnings in the user guide prior to assembly, setup or use of the CRANE 2S in order to operate the product correctly and avoid damage or serious injury.

  • Page 38: Safe Operation Guidelines

    Note: 1. The CRANE 2S is a high-precision control device. Damage may be caused to the CRANE 2S if it is dropped or subject to external force, and this may result in the device malfunctioning. 2. Make sure the rotation of the gimbal axes are not blocked by external force when CRANE 2S is turned on.
  • Page 39 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 40 Disclaimer and Warnings Battery Maintenance 1. Do not over-charge or over-discharge the battery, which will damage the battery; 2. The battery performance will be affected for not being used for a long time; 3. Never use the battery when the temperature is too high or too low; 4.

  • Page 41: 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 42: Contact Card

    Contact Card Website Weibo Vimeo Google+ Facebook Facebook (Zhiyun Support) (Zhiyun Tech) Youku Youtube Wechat Instagram...
  • Page 43 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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