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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 - M2 S U s er G ui de...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Contents Product List ■ Product List ······················ 1 Get to Know CRANE-M2 S ■ Get to Know CRANE-M2 S ················ 3 Battery and Charging ■ Battery and Charging ·················· 4 Mounting and Balancing ■ Mounting the Tripod ·················· 5 Mounting the Camera ················· 5 Mounting the Phone ··················...
  • Page 4 ZY Play Feature Description ··············· 25 Firmware Upgrade and Calibration ■ Firmware Upgrade ··················· 26 Six-side Calibration ·················· 27 Product Specifications ■ Disclaimer and Warning ■ Reading Tips ····················· 31 Warnings ······················· 31 Safe Operation Guidelines ··············· 32 Warranty Terms ■...

  • Page 5: Product List

    Before using this product, please check carefully that all the following items are included in the product package. In case that any item is found missing, please contact ZHIYUN or your local selling agent. Main Device x1 Quick Release Plate x1...
  • Page 6 Product List Phone Clamp** x1 TransMount EasyGo Backpack** x1 Quick Start Guide x1 Item marked “*” is included in CRANE-M2 S. Items marked “**” are included in CRANE-M2 S COMBO.

  • Page 7: Get To Know Crane-M2 S

    Get to Know CRANE-M2 S Get to Know CRANE-M2 S 1. Fill Light 16. Tripod 2. Level Mount Lock Screw 17. Camera Control Port 3. Quick Release Plate 18. Quick Release Plate Release 4. 1/4" Camera Lock Screw Button 5. Pan Axis Latch 19.

  • Page 8: Battery And Charging

    Battery and Charging Battery and Charging CRANE-M2 S is equipped with built-in battery. When using CRANE-M2 S for the first time, please fully charge the battery to activate and to ensure the proper function of the gimbal. Charging method: Use provided USB Type-C cable to connect the USB charger (not provided, recommend chargers that meet the USB Power Deliver y Specification, supports 12W at most) to the charging port of CRANE-M2 S.

  • Page 9: Mounting And Balancing

    Mounting and Balancing Mounting the Tripod Mount the tripod to the bottom of the CRANE-M2 S handle, then unfold the tripod and place the CRANE-M2 S on a flat surface. Mounting the Camera 1. Each axis of the gimbal is equipped with a lock switch. You can use these lock switches to lock the axis for convenient installation and storage.
  • Page 10 Mounting and Balancing Lock state for installation 2. Mount the camera on the quick release plate. Tighten the screw.
  • Page 11 Mounting and Balancing 3. Toggle the quick release plate safety lock to unlock ① , install the whole quick release plate on CRANE-M2 S ② and make sure a firm installation. ① ② When detaching, toggle the quick release plate safety lock to unlock ① ,press the quick release plate release button ②...
  • Page 12 4. Connect the camera control port of the gimbal to the USB port of the camera. Please connect with the proper cable corresponding to the USB port type of the camera. For details of the compatible camera models, please visit the official website of ZHIYUN (www.zhiyun-tech.com) and check the “CRANE-M2 S Camera Compatibility List”...

  • Page 13: Mounting The Phone

    Mounting and Balancing Mounting the Phone Mount the phone to the phone clamp and mount the whole phone clamp to the quick release plate. Make sure to tighten the screw.

  • Page 14: Mounting The Action Camera

    Mounting and Balancing Mounting the Action Camera Mount the action camera to the camera base (not provided) and mount the whole base to the quick release plate. Make sure to tighten the screw. CRANE-M2 S only provides stabilization for mobile phones and action cameras.
  • Page 15 Mounting and Balancing 2. Vertical Balance of the Tilt Axis Unlock the tilt axis arm, make the lens face up, loosen the level mount lock screw ① . Push the whole level mount to move forward or backward ② . Push until the camera can stay still with the lens facing up (i.e.the camera stays still and vertical to the ground) ③...
  • Page 16 Mounting and Balancing 4. Pan Axis Balance Unlock the pan axis ① , loosen the pan axis latch ② , hold and slightly tilt the handle, push the pan axis to move left or right ③ until the pan axis can stay still in any position.

  • Page 17: How To Use Crane-M2 S

    How to Use CRANE-M2 S Buttons Description Trigger Button Double press: Reposition Triple press: 180° rotation for the pan axis motor Press and hold: Enter Go Mode. Release to return to the previous mode. Type-C Charging/Firmware Upgrade Port Charge the gimbal/connect to computer for firmware upgrade via this port.

  • Page 18: Display Screen Description

    How to Use CRANE-M2 S Filming Button Single press: Start/stop the filming. Power Button Toggle up and hold for 2s to power on/off the gimbal. Menu Button Single press: Enter/exit display screen main menu. Double press: Enable/disable gimbal joystick lock. M Button Single press: Switch gimbal modes (PF-L-F).

  • Page 19: Icon Description

    How to Use CRANE-M2 S Icon Description Camera connected to gimbal “ZY Play” app connected to gimbal Joystick locked Current battery level/charging status This icon prompts when the axis is locked and the gimbal will make a beep sound. (Please unlock the axis, press and hold the M Button to resume operation) Standby Pan Follow Mode...

  • Page 20: Menu Option Description

    How to Use CRANE-M2 S Menu Option Description auto （Automatic motor torque adjustment） level medium motor （motor torque level） ( Motor Torque high Settings ) Tilt （tilt axis） custom Roll （roll axis） (customization) Pan （pan axis） follow medium （motor follow speed） high control （joystick control...

  • Page 21: Motor Torque Adjustment

    How to Use CRANE-M2 S Motor Torque Adjustment After balancing CRANE-M2 S, the motor torque needs to be adjusted for proper function. You can adjust the motor torque according to the weight of your camera and lens, so that the CRANE-M2 S can be used in its ideal state. Following are two methods for adjustment.
  • Page 22 How to Use CRANE-M2 S 3. custom: You can customize the motor torque for three axis motors. Push the joystick up/down to select the axis motor you wish to customize and push to the right to enter the customization. In the customization, push the joystick up/ down to customize the motor torque and push to the left to save the setting.

  • Page 23: Gimbal Modes Description

    How to Use CRANE-M2 S Gimbal Modes Description Motors circled in red are free to move in line with the movement of the gimbal handle while motors circled in grey are locked. Pan Follow mode (PF): The tilt axis and roll axis motors are locked, and the camera rotates with the handle while panning horizontally.
  • Page 24 How to Use CRANE-M2 S Follow mode (F): The roll axis motor is locked, and the tilt axis and pan axis motors follow the rotation of the handle. Push the joystick up/down to change the tilt Tilt Axis 俯仰轴 angle of the camera and left/right to change the horizontal orientation of the camera.
  • Page 25 How to Use CRANE-M2 S Vortex mode (V): The tilt axis motor rotates upward by 90° , and the tilt axis, roll axis, and pan axis motors follow the rotation of the handle. Push the joystick to the left/ right to control the rotation of the pan Tilt Axis 俯仰轴...

  • Page 26: Manual Reposition

    How to Use CRANE-M2 S Manual Reposition In Pan Follow mode (PF) and Lock mode (L), the camera can be rotated by a certain angle by hand. Hold it for 2s and the camera angle will be fixed at that angle after you release the camera.

  • Page 27: Changing Fill Light Filters

    How to Use CRANE-M2 S Changing Fill Light Filters The fill light filters for CRANE-M2 S are magnetic and easy to detach. There are four colors for the filters: red, yellow, blue, and orange. You can change your fill light filters according to your actual filming scenarios.

  • Page 28: Download The App

    How to Use the App Download the App Scan the QR code on the left (Android 5.0 and above, iOS 9.0 and above required) or search "ZY Play" in App Store or Google Play to download. ① “ZY Play” is an app dedicated to CRANE-M2 S.

  • Page 29: Zy Play Feature Description

    ZY Play Feature Description Virtual Joystick Six-side Calibration Control Video Filming Community ZY Play Firmware Upgrade Editor For more details of the “ZY Play” app features, please visit the official website of ZHIYUN (www.zhiyun-tech.com) and watch CRANE-M2 S video tutorials.

  • Page 30: Firmware Upgrade And Calibration

    Firmware Upgrade and Calibration Firmware Upgrade You can use "Zhiyun Gimbal Tools" or "ZY Play" App to upgrade the firmware of CRANE-M2 S. Method 1: 1. Connect the Type-C charging /firmware upgrade port vertical arm to the computer with the USB Type-C cable, power on CRANE-M2 S, and enter standby mode.

  • Page 31: Six-Side Calibration

    Firmware Upgrade and Calibration Searching Files Firmware Upgrade Path: Browse File Name: Open Cancel Upgrade Uploading, please wait Cancel Method: Connect CRANE-M2 S to the “ZY Play” app. If “ZY Play” app prompts to upgrade the firmware, follow the instructions to upgrade. Internet connection is required.
  • Page 32 Type-C USB cable, Open "Zhiyun Gimbal Tools", click "open" on the top and click "calibration" on the bottom. Please conduct the process according to the following steps. A " √ " mark will appear after the calibration is complete.

  • Page 33: Product Specifications

    Product Specifications Product Model： CR123 Min. Standard Max. Remark Operation Voltage 9.6V 11.1V 12.6V Operation Current 135mA 4000mA Output Voltage (Camera Control Port) Output Current (Camera Control 1.2A Port) Tilt Mechanical 320° Range Roll Mechanical 320° Range Pan Mechanical 360° Range Controllable Tilt -60°...
  • Page 34 In addition, the lower the temperature, the longer the charging time. All the data in this guide is collected from internal experiments of ZHIYUN laboratories. Under different scenarios, the above data is subject to a margin of...

  • Page 35: Reading Tips

    Guilin Zhishen Information Technology Co., Ltd (hereinafter referred to as "ZHIYUN") reserves all rights for final explanation on this instruction and other documents related to CRANE-M2 S. The information is subject to update without notice.

  • Page 36: Safe Operation Guidelines

    4. Never use or charge swollen, leaky, or damaged batteries. Never use or charge if the battery smells, or overheats (exceeding the maximum temperature of 160 ° F/71 ° C). If your batteries are abnormal, contact ZHIYUN or a ZHIYUN authorized dealer for further assistance.
  • Page 37 Disclaimer and Warning of any electrolytes with your skin or eyes, rinse immediately with water for at least 15 minutes and seek medical advice as soon as possible. 10. Do not use the battery if it has been involved in a crash or heavy impact. 11.

  • Page 38: Warranty Period

    1. Customers are entitled to replacement or free repair service in case of quality deficits 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 39 Warranty Terms Customer information Customer Name : Contact No : Address : Sales Information Sales Date : Prod. Serial No : Dealer : Contact No :： #1 Maintenance Record Service Date : Signature of Repairman : Cause of Problem : □...

  • Page 40: Contact Card

    Contact Card Website Weibo Vimeo Google+ Facebook Facebook (Zhiyun Support) (Zhiyun Tech) Youku Youtube Wechat Instagram...
  • Page 41 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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