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Zhiyun MOLUS X100 PRO User Manual

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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 ZHIYUN MOLUS X100 User Guide...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Contents Brief■Introduction ■ Brief■Introduction■ ··················· 1 Product■List ■ Product■List■ ······················ 3 Get■to■Know■ZHIYUN■MOLUS■X100 ■ Get■to■Know■ZHIYUN■MOLUS■X100■ ············ 5 Power■Supply ■ Power■Supply■ ····················· 7 Installing■and■Removing■ZHIYUN■Mini■Reflector■ ■ (hereinafter■referred■to■as■"reflector"）■ ■Installing■the■Reflector■ ················· 9 Removing■the■Reflector■ ················· 9 Installing■the■Tripod ■ Installing■the■Tripod■ ·················· 10 Installing■and■Removing■ZHIYUN■Mini■Softbox■ ■ (hereinafter■referred■to■as■"softbox"） Installing■the■Softbox■ ·················· 11 Removing■the■Softbox■...
  • Page 4 Bowens■Mount■Adapter(ZY■Mount)-B■Instructions■ ■ (hereinafter■referred■to■as■"adapter") Installing■the■Adapter■·················· 14 Removing■the■Adapter■ ················· 16 Installing■and■Removing■The■Umbrella■ ·········· 17 Installing■and■Removing■ZHIYUN■Extension■Plate■ ■ (hereinafter■referred■to■as■"extension■plate") How■to■Use■ZHIYUN■MOLUS■X100 ■ Buttons■and■Knobs■··················· 21 Display■Screen■····················· 22 Operation■Instruction■·················· 22 Power-on■Setting■ · ··················· 23 Firmware■Upgrade ■ Product■Specifications ■ Warranty■Card ■ Warranty■Period■ ···················· 28 Warranty■Exclusions■ ·················· 28 Warranty■Claim■Procedure■················ 28 Contact■Card...

  • Page 5: Brief Introduction

    WARNING This product is not waterproof. Prevent contact with any kind of liquid with the ZHIYUN MOLUS X100. Never use the product in the rain or a humid environment. If water accidentally enters the device when using, please stop using it...
  • Page 6 7. Before storing this product, please make sure it is completely cooled and store it in a dry and ventilated place. 8.Do not disassemble this product on your own. In the event of malfunctions, it should be repaired by ZHIYUN or authorized maintenance personnel.

  • Page 7: 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. ZHIYUN MOLUS X100 x1 ZHIYUN Mini Reflector (ZY Mount) x1...
  • Page 8 Product List ZHIYUN Mini Softbox (ZY Mount) x1** Grid x1** Items marked “*” are only included in ZHIYUN MOLUS X100 Combo and Pro. Items marked “**” are only included in ZHIYUN MOLUS X100 Pro.

  • Page 9: Get To Know Zhiyun Molus X100

    Get to Know ZHIYUN MOLUS X100 Get to Know ZHIYUN MOLUS X100 Strap Hole Color Temperature Knob Display Screen Microphone Brightness Knob Power Button Grip Battery Lock Switch Grip Battery Accessory Mount Contact Points COB Chip DC Power Supply Port...
  • Page 10 Get to Know ZHIYUN MOLUS X100 Battery Level Button Type-C Charge- Battery Level/ Discharge Port Charging Indicator Lights Battery Contact Points...

  • Page 11: Power Supply

    Power Supply Power Supply Battery is not included inside the device. For the ZHIYUN MOLUS X100 to work properly, please power the device using one of the following methods: ① Power via USB charger: Use the USB Type-C charging cable to connect the USB charger and the type-C power supply/firmware upgrade port of ZHIYUN MOLUS X100.
  • Page 12 Power Supply ③ Power via X100 grip battery: Remove the silicone case at the X100 grip battery contact points, and install the X100 grip battery to the ZHIYUN MOLUS X100 as shown in the image to power ZHIYUN MOLUS X100.

  • Page 13: Installing And Removing Zhiyun Mini Reflector

    Installing the Reflector Align the reflector mount with the ZHIYUN MOLUS X100 accessory mount. Install the reflector to the ZHIYUN MOLUS X100 and rotate the reflector as shown in the image until you hear a click sound. The reflector is then installed.

  • Page 14: Installing The Tripod

    Installing the Tripod Installing the Tripod Align the 1/4" screw of the tripod with the 1/4" threaded hole at the bottom of the ZHIYUN MOLUS X100. Drive the screw firmly to finish the installation.

  • Page 15: Installing And Removing Zhiyun Mini Softbox

    Align the softbox mount with the ZHIYUN MOLUS X100 accessory mount, install the softbox to the ZHIYUN MOLUS X100 ① and rotate the softbox as shown in the image until you hear a click sound ② . Loosen the softbox straps ③ , push the axis to the right as shown in the image until the softbox expands and clicks into the mount ④...

  • Page 16: Removing The Softbox

    ② . Toggle the lock to another side ③ while rotating the softbox as shown in the image ④ . Remove the softbox from the ZHIYUN MOLUS X100 accessory mount ⑤ . Pack the softbox and tie the straps.

  • Page 17: Installing And Removing Zhiyun Dome Diffusion

    Installing and Removing ZHIYUN Dome Diffusion (hereinafter referred to as "dome diffusion"） Installing Dome Diffusion Install the reflector to ZHIYUN MOLUS X100. Expand the dome diffusion as shown in the image, and align the opening of the dome diffusion with the reflector.

  • Page 18: Installing The Adapter

    Align the adapter mount with the ZHIYUN MOLUS X100 accessory mount, install the adapter to the ZHIYUN MOLUS X100 ① and rotate the adapter clockwise until you hear a click sound ② . Align the standard reflector mount with the adapter mount and install the standard reflector to the adapter ③...
  • Page 19 Bowens Mount Adapter(ZY Mount)-B Instructions (hereinafter referred to as "adapter") ① Light stand is not provided. ② When attaching the adapter to a softbox with a Bowens mount, the diameter of the softbox should be equal to or less than 60cm and the weight should be equal to or less than 1.3kg.

  • Page 20: Removing The Adapter

    ④ . Remove the reflector from the adapter ⑤ . Press and hold the lock at the gap of the adapter as shown in the image ⑥ while rotating ZHIYUN MOLUS X100 clockwise ⑦ . Remove the adapter from ZHIYUN MOLUS X100 ⑧ .

  • Page 21: Installing And Removing The Umbrella

    Bowens Mount Adapter(ZY Mount)-B Instructions (hereinafter referred to as "adapter") ⑦ ⑧ ⑥ Installing and Removing The Umbrella Insert the umbrella handle into the umbrella hole of the adapter and turn the knob clockwise. Turn counterclockwise to unlock and pull out the umbrella handle.
  • Page 22 ① . Install and tighten the extension plate to the light stand ② . Align the 1/4" threaded hole of the ZHIYUN MOLUS X100 with the 1/4" threaded hole of the extension plate ③ . Fix the ZHIYUN MOLUS X100 on the extension plate with the screw ④...
  • Page 23 Installing and Removing ZHIYUN Extension Plate (hereinafter referred to as "extension plate")
  • Page 24 Installing and Removing ZHIYUN Extension Plate (hereinafter referred to as "extension plate") ZHIYUN extension plate is sold separately.

  • Page 25: How To Use Zhiyun Molus X100

    How to Use ZHIYUN MOLUS X100 DO NOT stare at the chips when the device is operating. The IP rating of the outer case is IP20. Buttons and Knobs Turn on the device: Turn down: Decrease brightness Long press the power button and value.

  • Page 26: Display Screen

    Music Mode Power on ZHIYUN MOLUS X100. Long press the color temperature knob to enter Music mode. Adjust the color temperature and brightness to a proper value as necessary. The light will change with the music beats.

  • Page 27: Power-On Setting

    1. When ZHIYUN MOLUS X100 is charging via a USB charger, the Live mode will be disabled. 2. When the power-on mode of ZHIYUN MOLUS X100 is in Live mode, the way the user turns off the device may cause the power-on mode to change: ①...

  • Page 28: Firmware Upgrade

    2. Unzip the firmware for the files with the ".ptz" file extension. 3. Connect the Type-C port of ZHIYUN MOLUS X100 to the USB port of the computer with the USB Type-C cable. 4. Open "Zhiyun Led Tools", click "Open", and click "Firmware Upgrade". Click "Browse"...
  • Page 29 Firmware Upgrade...

  • Page 30: Product Specifications

    The actual illuminance varies under different conditions. Lab Data 3: The data is collected in the following conditions 25℃ temperature, ZHIYUN MOLUS X100 is fully-charged, and the color temperature is set at 4000K with 100% brightness. The battery runtime is 30 min. The actual grip battery...
  • Page 31 Product Specifications runtime varies under different conditions: the longer the operating time, the higher the charge and discharge frequency, and the less the battery activity, leading to a shorter battery runtime. Lab Data 4: The data is collected at a specified temperature of 25℃ with 28W PD Fast Charging.

  • Page 32: 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 33 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 34: Contactâ– Card

    Contact■Card Website Weibo Vimeo Google+ Facebook Facebook (Zhiyun Support) (Zhiyun Tech) Youku Youtube Wechat Instagram...
  • Page 35 E-mail: info@zhiyun-tech.com Address: 09 Huangtong Road, Tieshan Industrial Zone, Qixing District, Guilin, 541004, Guangxi, China 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.

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