Contents Before Use Quick Start Guide Introduction Auto Tracking Phone Stabilizer Component Diagram Getting Started Charging Mounting Smartphones Choosing a Recording Location Using Blink Focos Buttons and Controllers Adjusting the Gimbal Using Blink Focos App Specifications Cautions Storage and Maintenance...
Using this Manual Before Use Scan the following QR code to download Blink Focos app from the App Store. The iOS version of Blink Focos supports iOS 14.0 and later. We strongly recommend upgrading to v14.7 and later. Quick Start Guide 1.
App Store or scan the following QR code to download “Blink Focos” app. Blink Focos supports iOS 14.0 and later. We strongly recommend you upgrade iOS to version 14.7 or later.
Blink Focos User Manual Getting Started Charging To charge Blink Focos, connect a USB adapter (not included) to the USB-C charging port using the charging cable (included). This device supports fast charging. It is recommended to use a 5V/2A adapter.
Blink Focos User Manual 3. Follow the direction indicator of the phone holder, and mount the phone at the center of the holder. Direction Indicator Mounted Choosing a Recording Location (Highly Recommended) When record sport games, for the best tracking performance, it is highly recommended to setup the device near the center line of the field (as shown below).
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Blink Focos User Manual Please try to align the shutter button towards the center line of the target field. This applies to all recording modes, except for basketball half court mode. It is recommended to use a tripod to maintain stability of gimbal during...
Blink Focos User Manual Using Blink Focos Buttons and Controls 1. Power Button Power on: press and hold the power button for 1 second until the indicator lights turn on and the gimbal makes a start sound. Power off: press the power button for 1 second until the indicator lights go off.
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Bluetooth Status Bluetooth indicator breathing (flashing slowly) Bluetooth is not connected Bluetooth indicator flashing Bluetooth is connecting Bluetooth light is on Bluetooth is connected 7. 1/4” Thread Port The threaded port on the bottom allows Blink Focos to attach to tripods.
Blink Focos User Manual Adjusting the Gimbal 1. Focos is recommended to record in landscape mode. To do this, click the power button once to switch the phone to from the initial portrait mode to the landscape mode. 2. Before shooting, double-click the mode button to set the gimbal back to the center position.
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7. To turn on live streaming, click “Start Live” button on the recording screen. It will ask for a picture as a cover and a name for streaming. The stream will be broadcasted on Blink’s own platform and will be publicly available for everyone with the broadcast link.
Blink Focos User Manual Cautions Once the gimbal is powered on, make sure its rotation is not blocked by any external “ ” forces. Otherwise, it may result in a failure, indicated by a dinging sound. When the gimbal is powered on, please keep the handle stable. Shaking the gimbal may result in a failure.
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