ZHIYUN-EN-v1.
Contents ■■ Packing List································································ 1 ■■ Disclaimer and Warning················································· 2 ■■ Quick Start Guide························································· 7 ■■ Preparing and Charging the Batteries······························· 8 ■■ Camera Installation······················································ 9 ■■ Balance Adjustment······················································ 11 ■■ Start Up······················
Packing List The product package comes with the following items. In case that any item is found missing, please contact ZHIYUN or your local selling agent. 1 zhiyun-tech.
Disclaimer and Warning Thank you for using ZHIYUN CRANE PLUS . The information contains herein affects your safety and your legal rights and responsibilities. Read this entire document carefully to ensure proper configuration before use. Failure to read and follow the instructions and warnings herein may result in serious injury to you or bystanders, or damage to your device or property.
Disclaimer and Warning Warning Read the ENTIRE User Guide to become familiar with the features of this product before operating. Failure to operate the product correctly can result in damage to the product or personal property and cause serious injury. This is a sophisticated product. It must be operated with caution and common sense and requires some basic mechanical ability. Failure to operate this product in a safe and responsible manner could result in injury or damage to the product or other property.
Disclaimer and Warning Battery Safety Guidelines 1. Prevent the batteries to come into contact with any kind of liquid. Do not leave batteries out in the rain or near a source of moisture. Do not drop the battery into water. If the inside of the battery comes into contact with water, chemical decomposition may occur, potentially resulting in the battery catching on fire, and may even lead to an explosion. 2.
Disclaimer and Warning 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. 2. Do not put the battery and charger near flammable materials or on flammable surfaces (such as carpet or wood). Never leave the battery unattended during charging to prevent any accident. 3.
Disclaimer and Warning NOTICE Battery Use Make sure the batteries are fully charged before each time of use. Battery Charging The battery will stop charging automatically when it is full. Disconnect the batteries from the charger when fully charged. Battery Storage 1. Discharge the battery to 40%-65% if it will NOT be used for over 10 days. This can greatly extend the battery life. 2. The battery enters hibernation mode when voltage gets too low. Charge the battery will bring it out of hibernation. 3.
Quick Start Guide Get to Know CRANE PLUS Check the product package before use, make sure that all items below have arrived with the product. In case that any item is found missing, please contact ZHIYUN or your local selling agent.
Preparing and Charging the Batteries Before using CRANE PLUS for the first time, please fully charge the batteries to activate and ensure normal operation by using the charger that comes in the package. Name: 26500 Li-ion battery charger Model: ZC-26500 Input voltage: DC 5V 2400mA Output voltage: DC 4.
Camera Installation Operation Method Top Down Mode Bottom Up Mode Gimbal balance shall be properly adjusted before accessing Bottom Up mode. Do not rotate the handle while turning it straight up/down to switch between Top Down and Bottom Up mode. Note: The size of the camera and its balance condition when mounted may affect the successful access to Bottom Up mode. For certain camera models, balance should be adjusted after access to Bottom Up mode.
Camera Installation 1 1 2 2 4 3 Mount the camera in parallel with the mounting plate, match the 1/4" Threaded Hole at the bottom of the camera with the empty slot of the mounting plate. Move the camera as close as possible to the Tilt Motor, and tighten the Camera Mounting Screw to fix the camera position Tilt Motor, and tighten the Camera Mounting Screw to fix the camera position. ❹ ❹ Do not power on the stabilizer before the camera is properly mounted. zhiyun-tech.
Balance Adjustment Level Adjustment on Tilt Axis Mounting Plate Loosen the thumbscrew at the bottom of the quick mounting plate to allow forward and backward sliding of the plate. 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. 11 zhiyun-tech.
Balance Adjustment ❷ Firstly, loosen Thumb Screw (rotate for 3 times). Adjust the Tilt Axis until the camera can stay still with the lens facing up (i.e. the camera stays still and vertical to the ground), complete this step by tightening up Thumb Screw . 2 ❷ Balance Adjustment on Roll Axis Loosen Thumb Screw 1 1 ❶ . Adjust the Roll Axis until the camera can stay still while keeping the Horizontal Arm 1 level. Complete this step by tightening up Thumb Screw ❶. zhiyun-tech.
Balance Adjustment Level Adjustment on Pan Axis 2 3 Loosen Thumb Screw ❸ . Adjust the Pan Axis until the camera can stay still while keeping the Vertical Arm 2 level when turned to the right/left side. Complete balance adjustment by tightening up Thumb Screw 13 zhiyun-tech.com ❸.
Start Up Control Panel Introduction Battery Level Indicator Joystick Power ON/OFF Mode Button Shifter Lever Battery Level Indicator Shines YELLOW light when the stabilizer is Powered on/off: Quick flash for 3 sec. and shines solid for 1 sec. when powered on. Quick flash for 3 sec. when powered off. Shines BLUE light when the stabilizer is in normal operation, the flashing frequency of the BLUE light indicates the current battery level: Quick flash 4 times for battery level of 75%-100%.
Start Up How to Start Up 1. Rotate to loosen the end cover, then install two 26500 Li-ion batteries. Make sure to tighten the end cover properly after battery installation, or the stabilizer cannot be turned on. Batteries shall be installed with the positive pole heading the arrow direction as shown in the figure. 2. After the batteries are installed properly, long press the power button for 3 sec. to power on. Please use batteries provided or approved by ZHIYUN only, otherwise it may cause accidents.
Introducing Gimbal Control Modes V1.70 Gimbal Control Modes Single Press MODE Single Press Pan MODE Following Mode Locking Mode Double Press MODE Single Press MODE POV Mode Single press to return to the previous mode Following Mode Mode switch: 1. Singe press MODE button allows switching of the 3 modes-Pan following mode, Locking mode and POV mode - in cyclic sequence. The default mode when powered on is Pan following mode. 2.
Introducing Gimbal Control Modes Roll Axis Roll Axis Tilt Axis Tilt Axis Pan Axis Pan Axis Pan Following Mode: The camera pans left/right following the movement of the stabilizer while the tilt and roll axes are locked. Push the joystick up/down allows manual control of the tilt axis. Roll Axis 45° Locking Mode : This mode locks movement of all three axes to keep the camera fixed on a shooting direction. Push the joystick up/down and left/right allows manual control of the tilt axis and pan axis.
Initialization and Various Operations Initializing the Stabilizer Initialize the stabilizer under the following circumstances: 1. Slight deviation is found in the tilt angle of the camera in level position after startup. 2. Slight deviation is found in the roll angle of the camera in level position after startup. 3. Frequent small angle correction is found when the camera is in level position while the stabilizer stays still. Initialization Procedure 1. Install the batteries properly. 2.
Initialization and Various Operations Firmware Upgrade USB Make sure batteries are installed during upgrade. 1. 2. 3. 4. 19 Visit ZHIYUN's official website: www.zhiyun-tech.com. Click to open the "Downloads" page, and find the Firmware Upgrade Tutorial package. Download the driver, calibration tool and latest firmware corresponding to your stabilizer. Upgrade firmware following the instructions indicated in the Firmware Upgrade Tutorial. zhiyun-tech.
APP Operations APP Download and Installation Download the APP from the “Downloads” page on ZHIYUN's official website www.zhiyun-tech.com, or by directly scanning the QR code on the left (Android 5.0 above or iOS 9.0 above required) to download. Users can download the APP by searching "ZY Play" in Google Play or APP Store. The ZHIYUN APP is subject to regular update, try out now to discover more functions. Connecting the Stabilizer to Smartphone 1.
APP Operations Main Features of the APP 21 zhiyun-tech.com Monitoring screen: Allows checking of the stabilizer's working status. Calibration screen: Calibration is required when deviations are found in the 3 axes and the leveling of the camera. Tap "Start Calibration", and complete the 6-side calibration procedure following the onscreen illustrations. Control screen: Allows various controls to the stabilizer, including change of Gimbal Control Mode and corresponding axis movement control.
Usage of Main Accessories Panasonic Camera Control Line Applicable camera models : GH3/GH4/GH5 Supported Functions: 1. Shutter control 2. Video recording Compatible Stabilizer Model(s): CRANE / CRANE PLUS with firmware version of V1.50 and above. How to Use Connection 1. Firstly, connect the stabilizer to your PC or smart phone. 2. Configure the stabilizer to suits "Panasonic" in Gimbal Setting Screen, then save the settings. 3.
Usage of Main Accessories Sony Camera Control Line Applicable camera models : Compatible Stabilizer Model(s): Compatible with SONY cameras controlled by CRANE / CRANE-M / CRANE PLUS with firmware MULTI port. version of V1.50 and above. Supported Functions: 1.Shutter control 2.Video recording 3.Zooming 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). How to Use Connection 1.
Usage of Main Accessories ZW-B02 Wireless Remote Control(purchase separately) Charging Indicator MODE Button Shifter Lever Power/Shutter (Dual-function button) Joystick Bluetooth Indicator Power Level Indicator ON/OFF & Video (Two-step shutter-release button) 1. Fully press the button for over 1sec. to turn on the remote control and enter master mode by default. 2. Fully press the button for over 1s, when it is on to turn off the remote control (the indicator switches off accordingly) 3.
Usage of Main Accessories Specifications: Charging voltage: 5V Charging current: 100mA Theoretical work time: ≥30 hr. Built-in Polymer lithium battery capacity: 150mAh Emission and received current: 11.9mA Operating current: 4.2mA Effective control distance: 10m /394 inch (without blockage) Bluetooth Indicator No connection: Continuous flashing. Connected: Shines solid light. Power Level Indicator 90%-100%: quick flash for 4 times each second. 75%-90%: quick flash for3 times each second.
Usage of Main Accessories Crane-EH001 CRANE Extended Handle (purchase separately) Installation method: 1. Insert in the two handles from the two sides of the horizontal rod. 2. Tighten the screws on the handles. 3. Unscrew the fixing clamp in the middle of the handles, take out the protection ring and insert it into the stabilizer. 4. Clip the fixing clamp onto the stabilizer with the protection ring, and then tighten the screws of the fixing clamp. Clip onto the area as marked RED above. zhiyun-tech.
Usage of Main Accessories Top down gesture 27 zhiyun-tech.
Product Specifications Min Standard Max 6.8V 8.4V 12.6V Operation Current 80mA 110mA 6000mA Operation Temperature -10°C 25°C 45°C Operation Time 12h Input Voltage Charging Time 18h Remarks Tested under static operation after proper balancing 3h Weight 950g Excluding batteries Tilt Mechanical Range 360° Unlimited rotation Roll Mechanical Range 360° Unlimited rotation Pan Mechanical Range 360° Unlimited rotation Payload 350g 2500g zhiyun-tech.
Operation guide on motor torque adjustment CRANE PLUS Firmware V1.52 and above supports parameter setting for motor force. Users can set the motor force to adapt to cameras with different weights via the calibration upgrade tool or the app. Setting process Adjustment method 1 :The motor force of the stabilizer needs to be adjusted (3 levels) to adapt the stabilizer to cameras and lens of different weight for ideal use.
Warranty Card Warranty Period 1. Customers are entitled to replacement or free repair service in case of quality defect(s) 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 delivery. 3.
Warranty Card Custom information Customer Name : Contact No : Address : Sales Information Sales Date : Prod. Serial No : Dealer Contact No : #1 Maintenance Record Service Date : Signature of Repairman : Cause of Problem : Service Result : 31 zhiyun-tech.
Contact Card Search and follow “Zhiyun Tech” on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, YouTube and Vimeo to connect with us. Tel: +86-773-2320856 USA Hotline: +1 808-319-6137,9:00-18:00 GMT-7,Mon-Fri Europe Hotline: 0031-297303057,10:00-17:00 GMT+1,Mon-Fri Web: www.zhiyun-tech.com E-mail: service@zhiyun-tech.com Address: 6th floor Building No.
