Zhiyun CRANE, User Manual

Page 1: ...Crane Plus User Guide ...

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Page 3: ...s 8 Camera Installation 9 Balance Adjustment 11 Start Up 14 Introducing Gimbal Control Modes 16 Initialization and Various Operations 17 APP Operations 19 Usage of Main Accessories 21 Product Specifications 27 Operation guide on motor torque adjustment 28 Warranty Card 29 Contact Card 31 Contents ...

Page 4: ...ve read this document carefully and that you understand and agree to abide by the terms and conditions herein You agree that you are solely responsible for your own conduct while using this product and for any consequences thereof You agree to use this product only for purposes that are proper and in accordance with all terms precautions practices policies and guidelines ZHIYUN has made and may ma...

Page 5: ...h water chemical decomposition may occur potentially resulting in the battery catching on fire and may even lead to an explosion 2 If the battery falls into water with the stabilizer during use take it out immediately and put it in a safe and open area Maintain a safe distance from the battery until it is completely dry Never use the battery again and dispose of the battery properly as described i...

Page 6: ...re batteries in a dry environment 4 Do not leave the battery unused for too long after it has been completely discharged to prevent over discharge of battery which may result in battery damage and permanent failure Battery Maintenance 1 Never use the battery when the temperature is too high or too low 2 Do not store the battery in any environment with a temperature of over 60 C Transportation Noti...

Page 7: ...ly Status Indicator Light Micro USB Port 5V power input 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 2V 1200mA 2 Shines solid RED light when charging Shines BLUE light when fully charge...

Page 8: ...tain camera models balance should be adjusted after access to Bottom Up mode When the motor arm is pulled to an extreme extent in case of big lens mounting Bottom Up Holding Gesture may not be supported 1 1 2 2 3 4 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 possib...

Page 9: ...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 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 Loosen Thumb Screw Adjust the ...

Page 10: ...hen a SONY camera is connected Push the Shifter Lever in T direction to zoom out and in W direction to zoom in In the event when a Panasonic camera is connected Move the Shifter Lever to either direction for focusing Micro USB Port Connects the stabilizer to a computer through a Micro USB cable for on line Mode Button Press for 1 second to enter or exit standby mode Single press to switch between ...

Page 11: ...wing mode Single press MODE button in this mode will return to the previous mode 3 Quick press MODE three times and the camera will turn 180 along the pan axis while the active control mode remains unchanged Pan Following Mode Double Press MODE Single Press MODE Single Press MODE Single Press MODE Locking Mode POV Mode Following Mode Single press to return to the previous mode Pan Following Mode T...

Page 12: ... and long press the Power Button to turn on the stabilizer The motor will generate acting force upon activation hold the camera mounting plate still and long press the Mode Button to enter standby mode 3 Put the stabilizer still on a table surface wait for about 10 sec and the stabilizer will automatically complete initialization If slight deviation can still be found after initialization repeat t...

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Page 14: ...e tilt motor and then connect the other end of the control line to the MULTI port on the camera 4 Power on the stabilizer before turning on the camera otherwise camera remote control may not work 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 Connect the Micro USB plug ...

Page 15: ...ck flash for1 time each second 0 30 quick flashing Charging Indicator Charging RED light Charging complete GREEN light 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 While stabi...

Page 16: ...en 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 Top down gesture Bottom up gesture Usage of Main Accessories Usage of Main Accessories ...

Page 17: ... 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 Please refer to the connection way on the APP introduction firstly connect the Crane by ZY PLAY then choose the suitable strength to set up the motor force in ZY PLAY correctly Adjustment method 2 1 Download the calibration upgrade tool and USB driver fro...

Page 18: ... how long an implied warranty lasts so the above warranty term may not apply to you This warranty does not apply to the followings 1 Products subjected to unauthorized repair misuse collision neglect mishandling soaking accident and unauthorized alteration 2 Products subjected to improper use or whose labels or security tags have been torn off or altered 3 Products whose warranty has expired 4 Pro...

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