Contents 01 Product List 02 Get to Know iSteady M6 03 Battery and Charging 04 Download the App Hohem Joy 05 Mounting, Balancing and Powering on Mounting the Phone Balancing the Phone Powering on & Standby Installing Magnetic AI Vision Sensor...
01 Product List iSteady M6 Fill Light with AI Vision Sensor * Sold separately Tripod Carrying Case USB-C Charging Cable USB-C to USB-C Cable User Manual...
02 Get to Know iSteady M6 1. Magnetic Fill Light with AI 14. M (Mode) Button Vision Sensor 15. Zoom Lever * Sold separately 2. Magnetic Alignment 16. Shutter Button 3. Phone Clamp 17. DC out Port for Phones 4. 1/4"-20 UNC Port 18.
03 Battery and Charging Please fully charge the iSteady M6 before using it for the first time. Charging Method:To charge the iSteady M6, connect a USB adapter (not included, choose 5V-2A for better results) into the charging port with the provided USB-C charging cable. Charging Display: The battery is fully charged when the battery levels reach the highest point as shown on the OLED...
Scan the QR code or search "Hohem Joy" in APP Store or Google Play to download. * The app Hohem Joy requires iOS 10.0 or later, Android 6.0 or later. ○ Items marked "*" are optional accessories which are sold separately.
05 Mounting, Balancing and Powering on Mounting the Phone ❶ ❷ Unlock the roll axis Mounting in Landscape Mode: and pan axis to ensure Make sure the camera direction movable arms. is the same as shown in the image below and keep the phone clinging to the rubber pads.
Balancing the Phone ❶ Unlock the roll axis arm latch and push the arm to the left or right until the phone is steady and almost at level with the ground. Then tighten the latch. ❷ For balancing in the portrait mode, keep the phone balanced centrally in the phone clamp.
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Quick Switch to Portrait Mode Switch to portrait mode by rotating the handle as shown in the image below and then hold the gimbal like a flashlight. * After switching to portrait mode in this way, the joystick will only allow your camera to move left or right. Note that the gimbal should be held horizontally when in quick portrait mode;...
Powering On & Standby Power Button 1. Press and hold for 3 seconds - Power on/off 2. When Powered On Press twice: Enter the standby mode Press once: Wake up the gimbal 3. Ultra-Wide-Angle Shot Default mode as shown in the image 1: There's no obstruction in front of phone screen.
06 How to Enable the AI Tracking * AI vision sensor sold separately 1. Enable the AI vision sensor: Switch to "ON". (Indicator light turns red with fill light flashing twice.) 2. Gesture Control: Show gestures to the AI vision sensor from 0.5~1.5m (1.64ft-4.92ft) away.
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* FAQ: How to make AI vision positioning adjustments? (Customized Composition) If the framed subject cannot be centered on the phone screen, or you want to customize the AI vision position to be tracked: 1. Make sure the gimbal & AI vision sensors are on. 2.
07 How to Use the Gimbal On-board Features Power button Press and hold for 3 seconds: Power on/off * When Powered On Press twice: Enter the standby mode Press once: Wake up the gimbal M button Press once: Switch between gimbal modes (PF-PTF-L-POV) Press three times: "ICP"...
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Press once: Take a photo; Start/end video (Please ensure the Bluetooth pairing. ) Press twice: Photo/video switch (Available in the Hohem Joy / Android 10.0 or later, please ensure the Bluetooth pairing.) Press three times: Front/rear camera switch (Available in the Hohem Joy / Android 10.0 or...
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Multifunctional control wheel Press twice: Focus/Roll switch Focus: Focus control (Only available in the Hohem Joy.) Roll rotation: +/-45° Press three times: CCT/RGB switch CCT: Adjust color temperature and brightness of cold/warm light. RGB: Control color and brightness of RGB light...
Modes Description Pan Follow (PF): Tilt & roll axis both are locked, and camera is able to move to left or right smoothly. Pan & Tilt Follow (PTF): Roll axis is locked, and camera is able to move to left/right, and tilt up/down. All Lock (L): Camera stays in its current orientation.
Manual Tilt Adjustment Manual Tilt Adjustment The tilt motor can be rotated by a certain angle by hand. Hold it for 2s and the camera angle will be fixed at that angle. 08 OLED Display Front Page 1. Wheel Working Status Roll Axis Rotation Focus Control Fill Light...
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2. Current Mode Pan Follow Pan & Tilt Follow All Lock All Follow Sport Inception 3. Bluetooth: Connected; Disconnected 4. Battery Level: Current Level Charging Low Battery 5. Standby: Gimbal enters standby mode Unlock the Latch 6. Pan Axis Latch: Using gimbal before unlocking roll axis lock pin or pan axis latch, overload warning, or motor 7.
How to Connect 1. Power on iSteady M6 2. Turn on Bluetooth on the Mobile Phone 3. Launch the app Hohem Joy and follow the prompts to connect iSteady M6 device. *Gimbal connection troubleshooting: If the gimbal device cannot be searched or has been paired with another mobile phone, please delete all the Bluetooth information and try to pair again.
6. Moment mode: On-tap blockbuster with diverse templates in the Moment mode. 7. Focus/Zoom in or out * For more details on the "Hohem Joy" app features, please visit the official website of HOHEM (www.hohem.com) and watch iSteady M6 video tutorials.
10 Auto Calibration and Firmware Update Calibration Reasons and How to Calibrate Auto calibration could reduce drift or slight deviation caused by nearby magnetic interference or human error. Calibration failure might happen if the gimbal is not placed on a flat surface for calibration (e.g. calibration in a running vehicle).
Then, follow the steps above to re-calibrate. Firmware Update You will be prompted in the app Hohem Joy if a new firmware update is available. Follow the on-screen instructions in the app to update the firmware.
Up to 18 hours (Under ideal conditions with the gimbal fully balanced) Battery Life 6-8 hours (Use AI tracking and fill light at its highest brightness) *HOHEM lab test results Charging Time 3 Hours(5V 2A) Pan: 360° Infinite Rotation Mechanical Range Roll: 335°...
HOHEM has made and may make available. · HOHEM accepts no liability for damage, injury or any legal responsibility incurred directly or indirectly from the use of this product. Users shall observe safe operation guidelines including, but not limited to, those set forth herein.
13 Warranty Terms 1. Customers are entitled to replacement service in case of quality deficits or functional disorder found in the product within 7 days upon the purchase date. But ensure the commodity and package with no damage, and we will offer a brand new replacement after confirming the product's problem is not related to artificial damage.
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