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Zhiyun CINEPEER CRANE 4E User Manual

Zhiyun CINEPEER CRANE 4E 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 CINEPEER CRANE 4E Professional Camera Stabilizer User Guide...
  • Page 3 Get■to■Know■CRANE■4E■ ················· 3 Battery■and■Charging ■ Battery■and■Charging■·················· 5 Mounting■and■Balancing ■ Mounting■the■Tripod■ ·················· 6 Mounting■the■Camera■ · ················· 6 Balancing■······················· 12 How■to■Use■ZHIYUN■CINEPEER■CRANE■4E ■ Button■Description■··················· 14 Touchscreen■Introduction■················ 16 Touchscreen■Menu■··················· 17 Motor■Torque■Adjustment■ ················ 18 Bluetooth■Shutter■Control■················ 20 Gimbal■Modes■Description■ · ··············· 21 Manual■Reposition■ ··················· 25 Use■with■TransMount■Video■Transmission■Transmitter■(AI)■ ·· 26 (hereinafter■referred■to■as■"transmitter■AI")■...
  • Page 4 Firmware■Upgrade■&■Calibration ■ Circumstances■When■Calibration■Is■Needed■ ········ 32 Six-side■Calibration■··················· 32 Motor■Fine-tuning■ ··················· 34 Firmware■Upgrade■ ··················· 34 Product■Specifications ■ Disclaimer■and■Warning ■ Reading■Tips■ ····················· 38 WARNING■······················· 38 Safe■Operation■Guidelines■················ 39 Warranty■Card ■ Warranty■Period■ ···················· 40 Warranty■Exclusions■ ·················· 40 Warranty■Claim■Procedure■················ 40 Contact■Card ■...
  • Page 5 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. Gimbal x1 Quick Release Plate x1...
  • Page 6 Product List 1/4" Screw x3 Quick Start Guide x1 M4 Wrench x1*...
  • Page 7 Get to Know CRANE 4E Get to Know CRANE 4E 1. Upper-layer Quick Release Plate 12. Joystick Safety Lock 13. Photo/Video Button 2. Lower-layer Quick Release Plate 14. Mode Switch 3. Upper-layer Quick Release Plate 15. Gimbal Base 4. Upper-layer Quick Release Plate 16.
  • Page 8 Get to Know CRANE 4E 24. Tilt Axis Lock Switch 32. 1/4" Camera Mount Screw 25. Focus Motor Control Port 33. Lens Support 26. Roll Axis Lock Switch 34. Quick Release Plate Leveling Base 27. Pan Axis Lock Switch Latch 28.
  • Page 9 Battery and Charging Battery and Charging CRANE 4E adopts built-in battery. When using CRANE 4E for the first time, please activate the gimbal by fully charging the battery to ensure the proper function of the gimbal. Charging method: Use provided USB Type-C cable to connect the USB charger (not included in the package) to charge CRANE 4E.
  • Page 10 Mounting and Balancing Mounting the Tripod Mount the tripod to the bottom of the CRANE 4E handle, then unfold the tripod and place the CRANE 4E on a flat surface. Mounting the Camera 1. Each axis of the gimbal is equipped with a lock switch. You can use these lock switches to lock the axes for convenient installation and storage.
  • Page 11 Mounting and Balancing 2. Install the camera onto the upper quick-release plate and tighten the screws ① . Install the upper quick-release plate with the camera onto the lower quick-release plate ② , and lock the upper quick-release plate latch ③ . Mount the lens support onto the lower quick-release plate, adjust the height of the lens support according to the lens position to ensure that the lens support can hold the camera lens securely ④...
  • Page 12 Mounting and Balancing When the camera lens is long and heavy, install lens support to ensure stable mounting. Whether to install lens support depends on your needs. If installing the camera with a dual-layer quick-release plate does not allow for balancing, you can use a camera backing base and a lower quick-release plate to install the camera.
  • Page 13 Mounting and Balancing 3. In the Landscape Orientation Unlock the quick release plate latch ① , then install the quick-release plate and camera assembly onto the quick release plate leveling base ② . Finally, tighten the latch ③ . ② ①...
  • Page 14 Mounting and Balancing 4. In the Portrait Orientation Unlock the quick release plate leveling base latch ① . Hold the leveling base safety lock ② and push it to the left until it is detached from level mount ③ . Install the leveling base onto the tilt axis arm ④...
  • Page 15 Mounting and Balancing To remove the camera (in landscape/portrait orientation), first unlock the upper quick-release plate latch ① , then hold down the safety lock of the upper quick-release plate ② and slide the camera and upper quick-release plate assembly out together ③ . 5.Connect the camera control port and camera/image transmission control port of the gimbal with a camera control cable.
  • Page 16 Mounting and Balancing Balancing 1. Horizontal Balance of the Tilt Axis Unlock the tilt axis lock switch ① and loosen the quick release plate latch ② . Push the camera to move forward or backward ③ until the camera can stay still and almost level with its lens facing front ④...
  • Page 17 Mounting and Balancing 3. Roll Axis Balance Unlock the roll axis ① and loosen the roll axis latch ② . Push the roll axis to move left or right ③ until the camera can stay still and horizontal to the ground ④ . Complete this step by tightening up the latch ⑤...
  • Page 18 How to Use ZHIYUN CINEPEER CRANE 4E Button Description 1. Joystick Push up/down/left/right to control the gimbal to rotate. 2. Photo/Video Button Half press: Activate auto-focus on certain cameras. Long press: Take a photo. Single press: Start/stop filming a video.
  • Page 19 How to Use ZHIYUN CINEPEER CRANE 4E 5. Power Button Single press: Lock/unlock the touch screen Long press: Turn on/off the gimbal. 6. Trigger Button Single press: Switch to customized gimbal mode (Follow mode by default)/Return to the previous mode.
  • Page 20 How to Use ZHIYUN CINEPEER CRANE 4E Touchscreen Introduction Main page (set as default) Focus Settings Gimbal Settings Interface Parameter Settings Parameter Settings Interface Swipe right at the left edge of the screen to return to the previous menu.
  • Page 21 How to Use ZHIYUN CINEPEER CRANE 4E Touchscreen Menu Mode: For selecting gimbal modes. Available modes are: Pan Follow Mode (PF)/Lock Mode (L)/POV Mode (POV)/ Follow Mode (F)/Go Mode (GO)/Vortex Mode (V)/Portrait Mode. Balance: Can check and view the balance status of three gimbal axes in real-time.
  • Page 22 How to Use ZHIYUN CINEPEER CRANE 4E Motor Torque Adjustment After balancing CRANE 4E, the motor torque needs to be adjusted for proper function. You can adjust the motor torque according to the weight of your camera and lens, so that the CRANE 4E can be used in its ideal state. Following are three methods for adjustment.
  • Page 23 How to Use ZHIYUN CINEPEER CRANE 4E 2.Motor Torque: Three levels (Low/Medium/High) are provided based on the mainstream lens combo weight in the market. Select the appropriate level according to the weight of the carried camera and lens. Operation steps: Select "Settings"- "Parameter Settings"...
  • Page 24 Bluetooth shutter control menu. ④ For specific camera models that support Bluetooth control in CRANE 4E please visit the ZHIYUN official website www.zhiyun-tech.com to check the "CRANE 4E Camera Compatibility List" for the latest information.
  • Page 25 How to Use ZHIYUN CINEPEER CRANE 4E Gimbal Modes Description Motors circled in red are free to move in line with the movement of the gimbal handle while motors circled in grey are locked. Pan Follow mode (PF): The tilt axis and roll axis motors are...
  • Page 26 How to Use ZHIYUN CINEPEER CRANE 4E Follow mode (F): The roll axis motor is locked, and the Tilt Axis tilt axis and pan axis motors follow the rotation of the handle. Push the joystick up/down to change the tilt angle of the...
  • Page 27 How to Use ZHIYUN CINEPEER CRANE 4E Vortex mode (V): The tilt axis motor rotates upward by 90° , and the tilt axis, roll axis, and pan axis motors follow the rotation of the Tilt Axis handle. Push the joystick to the left/right to control the rotation of the pan axis.
  • Page 28 How to Use ZHIYUN CINEPEER CRANE 4E Portrait mode The tilt axis motor rotates upward by 90° and the pan axis rotates counterclockwise by 90° . You can enter this mode for vertical filming.
  • Page 29 How to Use ZHIYUN CINEPEER CRANE 4E Manual Reposition In Pan Follow mode(PF), Lock mode(L), and Follow mode(F), the camera can be rotated by a certain angle by hand. Hold it for 2s and the camera angle will be fixed at that angle after you release the camera.
  • Page 30 How to Use ZHIYUN CINEPEER CRANE 4E Use with TransMount Video Transmission Transmitter (AI) (hereinafter referred to as "transmitter AI") Installing 1. Take out the transmitter mounting plate, mount the transmitter mounting plate to the bottom of the CRANE 4E's level mount (note the direction of the...
  • Page 31 How to Use ZHIYUN CINEPEER CRANE 4E 2. Place the transmitter AI with the mounting plate slot facing up, align the transmitter mounting plate, push the transmitter AI toward the tilt axis motor until it clicks into the safety lock to make sure of a firm installation.
  • Page 32 ③ To know how you can connect the camera control cable and the HDMI cable, please visit the official website of ZHIYUN (www.zhiyun-tech.com) to find "TransMount Video Transmission Transmitter AI Camera Compatibility List".
  • Page 33 How to Use ZHIYUN CINEPEER CRANE 4E Using 1. Power on CRANE 4E, transmitter AI and camera. When the screen on CRANE 4E shows the icon[[ ]and gives a “ beep” sound, the connection is successful. You can then control the camera via the gimbal buttons.
  • Page 34 How to Use the App Downloading the App Scan the QR code on the left (Android 5.0 and above, iOS 9.0 and above required) or search "ZY Play" in App Store or Google Play to download. ① “ZY Play is an app dedicatedly designed for CRANE 4E.
  • Page 35 Control camera to take Virtual Joystick photos/film videos Control Motion Sensor Control Timelapse ZY Play Firmware Upgrade Panorama For more details of the “ ZY Play” app features, please visit the official website of ZHIYUN (www.zhiyun-tech.com) and watch CRANE 4E video tutorials.
  • Page 36 2. Six-side calibration via "Zhiyun Gimbal Tools": Power on the gimbal and enter standby mode. Connect the charging/upgrade port of the gimbal to the computer with the Type-C USB cable, Open "Zhiyun Gimbal Tools", click "open" on the top and click "calibration" on the bottom.
  • Page 37 Firmware Upgrade & Calibration Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 Step 4 Step 5 Step 6...
  • Page 38 Select the “ Settings” in the touchscreen menu and select "Motor fine-tuning" to enter the tilt axis/roll axis angle fine-tuning interface. Firmware Upgrade You can use "Zhiyun Gimbal Tools" or "ZY Play" App to upgrade the firmware of CRANE 4E. Method One: 1.
  • Page 39 Firmware Upgrade & Calibration Open Firmware Upgrade Path: Browse Upgrade Searching Files Firmware Upgrade Path: Browse File Name: Open Cancel Upgrade Uploading, please wait Cancel Method Two: When CRANE 4E is connected to “ ZY Play” app, if a firmware upgrade prompt pops up on the app, please follow the instructions to upgrade.
  • Page 40 Product Specifications Product Model： CR131 Item Min. Standard Max. Remark Operation Voltage 14.8V 16.8V Operation Current 200mA 14500mA Output Voltage (Camera Control Port) Output Current (Camera Control Port) Tilt Mechanical -103° +220° Range Roll Mechanical -251° +71° Range Pan Mechanical 360°...
  • Page 41 In addition, the lower the charging environment temperature, the smaller the charging current, and the longer the charging time. Any data mentioned in this user guide is the result of internal testing at ZHIYUN Lab. Under different objective conditions, there may be varying degrees of error...
  • Page 42 Guilin Zhishen Information Technology Co., Ltd (hereinafter referred to as "ZHIYUN") reserves all rights for final explanation on this instruction and other documents related to the product. The information is subject to update without notice.
  • Page 43 Disclaimer and Warning Safe Operation Guidelines 1. This product is a high-precision control device. Damage may be caused to this product if dropped or subjected to external force, and this may result in malfunction. 2. Make sure the rotation of the gimbal axes is not blocked by external force when this product is turned on.
  • Page 44 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 45 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 46 Contact Card Website Weibo Vimeo Google+ Facebook Facebook (Zhiyun Support) (Zhiyun Tech) Youku Youtube WeChat Instagram...
  • Page 47 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.