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Summary of Contents for Zhiyun CRANE
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Battery Safety Guidelines Quick Start Guide Preparing and Charging the Batteries Camera Installation Balance Adjustment Start Up Introducing Gimbal Control Modes Initialization and Various Operations APP Operations Usage of Main Accessories Product Specifications Warranty Terms Warranty Card Contact Card zhiyun-tech.com... -
Page 4: Packing List
ZHIYUN reserves the right of final explanation for this document and all relevant documents relating to CRANE, and the right to make changes at any time without notice. Please visit www.ZHIYUN- TECH.com for the latest product information. -
Page 5: Safe Operation Guidelines
CAUTION: Procedures, which if not properly followed, may incur property damage and serious injury. Make sure the rotation of the gimbal axes is not blocked by external force when CRANE is turned NOTICE: Procedures, which if not properly followed, may incur property damage or minor injury. - Page 6 4.Never use non-ZHIYUN batteries. If replacement or backup is needed, please purchase new by ZHIYUN. The safety guidelines herein contain instructions for safety, operation and maintenance.
- Page 7 2.Do not store the battery in any environment with a temperature of over 60°C. Battery Charging 1.Do not attach the batteries to a wall outlet or car charger socket directly. Always use a ZHIYUN approved adapter for charging. ZHIYUN takes no responsibility if the battery is charged using a non-ZHIYUN charger.
- Page 8 Battery Use If the battery cannot be fully discharged, do not leave it in the recycling box, but contact a Make sure the batteries are fully charged before each time of use. professional battery disposal/recycling agent for further assistance. zhiyun-tech.com zhiyun-tech.com...
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Page 9: Quick Start Guide
In case that any item is found missing, please contact ZHIYUN or your local selling agent. Before using CRANE for the first time, please fully charge the batteries to activate and ensure normal operation by using the charger that comes in the package. - Page 10 Please use and charge batteries provided or approved by ZHIYUN only. ZHIYUN will not take any Micro USB Cable 26500 Li-ion Battery responsibility for explosion, fire and/or accidents caused by non-ZHIYUN batteries. Capacity: 3600mAh Voltage: 3.7V NOTICE 1.The charger is for charging ZHIYUN's ZC-26500 Li- ion Battery only.
- Page 11 Top Down Mode zhiyun-tech.com zhiyun-tech.com...
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Page 12: Balance Adjustment
Balance Adjustment Balance Adjustment Level Adjustment on Tilt Axis Balance Adjustment on Tilt Axis Mounting Plate zhiyun-tech.com zhiyun-tech.com... - Page 13 Loosen the Camera Mounting Screw at the zhiyun-tech.com zhiyun-tech.com...
- Page 14 Push the camera forward or backward to find its level balance. Once the camera can stay still and almost level with its lens facing front, complete this step by tightening up the Camera Mounting Screw Balance Adjustment on Roll Axis zhiyun-tech.com zhiyun-tech.com...
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Page 15: Balance Adjustment
Loosen Thumb Screw . Adjust the Roll Axis until the1 camera can stay still while keeping the Horizontal Arm level. Complete this step by tightening up Thumb Screw Balance Adjustment Start Up Level Adjustment on Pan Axis Control Panel Introduction zhiyun-tech.com zhiyun-tech.com... - Page 16 Long press the Joystick for 1 sec. to enter the Connects the stabilizer to a computer through a standby mode, long press the button for1 sec. Micro USB cable for on-line calibration and again to wake up. firmware upgrade. zhiyun-tech.com zhiyun-tech.com...
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Page 17: How To Start Up
Quick flash 4 times for battery level of 76%-100%. Quick flash 3 times for battery level of 51%-75%. Quick flash 2 times for battery level of 26%-50%. Quick flash 1 time for battery level of 1%-25%. zhiyun-tech.com zhiyun-tech.com... -
Page 18: Introducing Gimbal Control Modes
Single press the Mode button under the Following Mode will Please use batteries provided or approved by ZHIYUN only, otherwise it may cause accidents. return to the previous mode. When using the stabilizer for the first time, please hold the camera with one hand to prevent severe shaking of the camera in case a malfunction occurs to the stabilizer (in very rare cases). - Page 19 See ZHIYUN's product training videos on www.ZHIYUN-TECH.com for more operation tips. Pan Following Mode: The camera Locking Mode: This mode Following Mode: The camera pans left/right locks movement of all three pans and tilts following the following the movement of the axes to keep the camera still movement of the stabilizer.
- Page 20 Initialization and Various OperationsAPP Operations Connecting the Stabilizer to Smartphone zhiyun-tech.com zhiyun-tech.com...
- Page 21 Download the APP from ZHIYUN's official website www.ZHIYUN- TECH.com, or by directly scanning the QR code on the left (Android 4.3 above or iOS8.0 above required) to download. iOS users can download the APP by searching "ZHIYUN" in APP Store.
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Page 22: Firmware Upgrade
Firmware Upgrade APP Download and Installation The ZHIYUN APP is subject to regular update, try out now to discover more functions. 1.Power on the stabilizer. 2.Tap ZHIYUN's APP icon to open. ① Visit ZHIYUN's official website: www.ZHIYUN-TECH.com. ② Click to open the "Downloads" page, and find the Firmware Upgrade Tutorial package. -
Page 23: App Operations
Calibration screen: CalibrationGimbal setting screen: is required when deviationsAllows adjustment of are found in the 3 axes andvarious parameter the leveling of the camera.settings of the stabilizer Tap "Start Calibration", and(Refer to APP instructions zhiyun-tech.com zhiyun-tech.com... - Page 24 Supported Functions 1.Shutter control 2.Video recording Camera shall be purchased separately. Compatible Stabilizer Model(s) CRANE, CRANE-M with firmware version of V1.50 and above. Compatible Model(s) How to Use Sony RX series, H series, QX series, All Series ILDCs. Connection Supported Functions 1.Firstly, connect the stabilizer to your PC or smart phone.
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Page 25: Remote Control
NOTICE: Optical zooming is not supported in case of non-electrical lenses (Recommended electrical zoom lenses: E PZ 18-105mm F4 GOSS, E PZ 16-50mm F3.5-5.6 OSS). direction to zoom in. Compatible Stabilizer Model(s) CRANE, CRANE-M with firmware version of V1.50 and above. How to Use Connection Pairing of Remote Control with the Stabilizer 1.Firstly, connect the stabilizer to your PC or smart phone. - Page 26 90%-100%: quick flash for 4 times each second. Charging voltage: 5V 75%-90%: quick flash for 3 times each second. Charging current: 100mA 55%-75%: quick flash for 2 times each second. Theoretical work time: ≥50 hr. 30%-55%: quick flash for 1 time each second. Built-in Polymer lithium battery capacity: 0%-30%: quick flashing. 150mAh zhiyun-tech.com zhiyun-tech.com...
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Page 27: Mounting Method
Mounting Method Emission and received current: 11.9mA Operating current: 2.8mA Effective control distance: 10M/394 inch (without blockage) NOTICE: Install the handles to the RED Area as marked above. Dual Handle Set Mounting Method Top Down Gesture Bottom Up Gesture zhiyun-tech.com zhiyun-tech.com... -
Page 28: Product Specifications
45°C 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 Well balanced material or workmanship that results in product failure during normal consumer usage and... -
Page 29: Warranty Claim Procedure
2.Your local agent or ZHIYUN’s customer service will guide you through the whole service Warranty Claim Procedure procedure regarding any product issue or problem you have encountered. 1.If failure or any problem occurs to your product after purchase, please contact a local 3.ZHIYUN reserves the right to reexamine damaged or returned products. - Page 30 zhiyun-tech.com...
- Page 31 Please download the latest version from www.zhiyun-tech.com This document is subject to change. ZHIYUN™ is a trademark of ZHIYUN. zhiyun-tech.com zhiyun-tech.com...
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Page 32: Certificate Of Quality
Certificate of Quality This product is confirmed to meet quality standards and permitted for sale after strict inspection. QC Inspector: Copyright©2017 ZHIYUN. All rights reserved. zhiyun-tech.com zhiyun-tech.com... - Page 33 zhiyun-tech.com...
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