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- Page 2 SMOOTH - X2 U se r Gu id e...
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Contents Product List ■ Product List ····················································································1 Get to Know SMOOTH-X2 ■ Get to Know SMOOTH-X2 ······························································2 Battery and Charging ■ Battery and Charging ······································································3 Installing and Balancing ■ Mounting the Phone ·······································································4 Installing the Fill Light ······································································8 Balancing ·······················································································10 How to Use the Gimbal ■... - Page 4 Reading Tips ··················································································24 Warnings························································································24 Safe Operation Guidelines ······························································25 Warranty Card ■ Warranty Period ··············································································27 Warranty Exclusions ········································································27 Warranty Claim Procedure ·······························································27 Contact Card ■...
- 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. SMOOTH-X2 x1 Tripod x1...
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Page 6: Get To Know Smooth-X2
Get to Know SMOOTH-X2 Get to Know SMOOTH-X2 1. Magnetic Fill Light Slot 13. Roll Axis Motor 2. Vertical Arm 14. Phone Clamp Lock Pin 3. Type-C Charging/Firmware Upgrade 15. Pan Axis Motor Port 16. Pan Axis Lock Pin 4. Zoom Rocker 17. -
Page 7: Battery And Charging
Battery and Charging Battery and Charging SMOOTH-X2 is equipped with built-in battery. When using SMOOTH-X2 for the first time, please fully charge the batteries to activate them 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 5V2A) to the charging port of SMOOTH-X2. -
Page 8: Installing And Balancing
Installing and Balancing Mounting the Phone 1. Expand the vertical arm as shown in the image. Can be rotated clockwise or counterclockwise. - Page 9 Installing and Balancing 2. Unlock the pan axis. When using, please rotate in the correct direction as shown in the image to prevent the pan axis lock pin from damaging.
- Page 10 Installing and Balancing 3. Unlock the phone clamp. When using, please rotate in the correct direction as shown in the image to prevent the pan axis lock pin from damaging.
- Page 11 Installing and Balancing 4. Mount the mobile phone to the phone clamp. ② ① ③ ① When mounting the mobile phone, please note the installation direction of the phone cameras as shown in the image. ② When mounting the mobile phone, please make sure that the entire mobile phone is fixed in the phone clamp firmly.
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Page 12: Installing The Fill Light
Installing and Balancing Installing the Fill Light If you purchase SMOOTH-X2 Combo, the package will come with the magnetic fill light. Install the magnetic fill light on the front or rear camera according to the actual filming scenario and make sure a firm installation. Fill Light on Front Camera Fill Light on Rear Camera... - Page 13 Installing and Balancing ① Detach the fill light as shown in the image to avoid pulling the phone clamp. ② You can change the fill light filter according to the actual filming scenario.
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Page 14: Balancing
Installing and Balancing Balancing 1. When the phone is in landscape mode, adjust the position of the phone left or right until the phone is steady and is at almost level with the ground. 2. When the phone is in portrait mode, move the phone clamp left or right until the phone is steady and is at almost level with the ground. -
Page 15: How To Use The Gimbal
How to Use the Gimbal Buttons/Lights/Ports Introduction Type-C Charging/Firmware Upgrade Port Charge the gimbal/connect to computer for firmware upgrade via this port. Zoom Rocker Toggle up/down to control the camera zoom when in ZY Cami app. Battery Level Indicator Light Display current battery level of the gimbal. - Page 16 How to Use the Gimbal Photo/Video Button Single press: When in photo mode of ZY Cami app, single press to take photo. When in video mode of ZY Cami app, single press to start/stop filming video. Double press: When in ZY Cami app, double press to switch between photo/video mode.
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Page 17: Operation Mode Description
How to Use the Gimbal Operation Mode Description Default Settings Single Press Pan Follow M Button Lock Mode Mode POV mode The red circle means the motor rotates along with the grip movement. The gray circle means the motor is locked and cannot move along with the grip movement. - Page 18 How to Use the Gimbal Lock Mode (L) This mode locks the movement of both axes and the orientation of the mobile phone is fixed. Push the joystick up/down to control the roll axis manually, and push left/right to control the pan axis manually. Roll Axis Pan Axis POV Mode (POV)
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Page 19: Landscape & Portrait Mode Switch
How to Use the Gimbal Landscape & Portrait Mode Switch Triple press M button Landscape Mode Portrait Mode... - Page 20 How to Use the Gimbal Extension Mode Pull the extensive rod up to enter extension mode. You can adjust the tilt axis angle according to the actual filming scenario. The maximum length for the extensive rod is 265mm. The control range of tilt axis is 90°...
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Page 21: Manual Reposition
How to Use the Gimbal Manual Reposition Under Lock Mode (L), the rotation angle of the pan axis can be adjusted manually by moving the pan axis to certain angle and hold for 2 seconds (please do not exceed the limit) to fix it in the angle. -
Page 22: Standby Mode
How to Use the Gimbal Standby Mode When SMOOTH-X2 is powered on, rotate the phone clamp or pan axis manually until the axis triggers the built-in lock device, then SMOOTH-X2 will enter standby mode automatically. Unlock the phone clamp and pan axis to wake up the gimbal. -
Page 23: How To Use The App
ZY Cami App. ZY Cami Feature Description Timelapse SmartFollow Smart Mode Editor ZY Cami Gesture Control Firmware Upgrade For more details of the “ZY Cami” app features, please visit the official website of ZHIYUN (www.zhiyun-tech.com) and watch SMOOTH-X2 video tutorials. - Page 24 Firmware Upgrade You can use "Zhiyun Gimbal Tools" or "ZY Cami" App to upgrade the firmware of SMOOTH-X2. Method 1: 1. Connect the Type-C charging/firmware upgrade port at the side of the SMOOTH-X2 vertical arm to the computer with the USB Type-C USB cable. The SMOOTH-X2 remains powered off.
- Page 25 Firmware Upgrade Searching Files Firmware Upgrade Path: Browse File Name: Open Cancel Upgrade Uploading, please wait Cancel Method 2: Connect SMOOTH-X2 to the “ZY Cami” app. If “ZY Cami” app prompts to upgrade the firmware, follow the instructions to upgrade. Internet connection is required. Before upgrading the firmware, please ensure that the SMOOTH-X2 has more than 50% power remaining.
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Page 26: Product Specifications
Product Specifications Product Model： SM116 Min. Standard Max. Remark Operation Voltage 3.4V 3.7V 4.2V Operation Current 240mA 5000mA Charging Voltage 4.7V 5.5V Charging Current 700mA 900mA Roll Mechanical 268° Range Pan Mechanical 290° Range Controllable Roll -80° 180° Angle Controllable Pan -145°... - Page 27 Besides, the lower the temperature, the longer the charging time. All the data in this guide is gathered from internal experiments of ZHIYUN laboratories. Under different scenarios, data is different to some extent. Please refer to the actual use of SMOOTH-X2.
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Page 28: Disclaimer And Warning
Users shall observe safe and lawful practices including, but not limited to, those set forth herein. ZHIYUN ™ is the trademark of Guilin Zhishen Information Technology Co., Ltd and its affiliates. All product names or trademarks referred to herein are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders. -
Page 29: Safe Operation Guidelines
Disclaimer and Warning Safe Operation Guidelines WARNING: 1. Never allow the product to come into contact with any liquid. Never immerse the product in water or make it get wet. Never use the product in the rain or a humid environment. Corrosion reaction may occur when the interior of the product is exposed to water, which may cause the battery to ignite spontaneously and may even cause an explosion. - Page 30 Disclaimer and Warning 3. Recharge and discharge every 3 months to keep the battery active. 4. Keep the handle stable when powering on the SMOOTH-X2. Shakiness during power-on may fail to start.
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Page 31: Warranty Card
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 32 Warranty Card Customer Information Customer Name: Phone Number: Address: Sales Information Sales date: Product Serial Number: Distributor Name: Distributor’s Contact Number: First Maintenance Record Service Date: Repairman Signature: Cause of Problem: Service Result: □ Solved □ Unsolved □ Refunded/Replaced...
- Page 33 Contact Card Website Weibo Vimeo Google+ Facebook Facebook (Zhiyun Support) (Zhiyun Tech) Youku Youtube Wechat Instagram...
- Page 34 This product is confirmed to meet quality standards and permitted for sale after strict inspection. QC Inspector: For full product information, please visit ZHIYUN's official website: Content on www.zhiyun-tech.com is subject to update without notice. ZHIYUN ™ is a trademark of ZHISHEN All product names or brands referred to hereunder may be trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders.
- Page 35 Contact Card FCC Caution. This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. Any Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate the equipment.