Zhiyun Evolution, User Manual

Page 1: ...EVOLUTION User Guide ...

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Page 5: ...ol Panel 8 How to Start Up 9 Preparing and Charging the Batteries 10 Introducing Gimbal Control Modes 11 Connection Ports Various Operations 12 Accessorie 15 Initialization 16 Off line Calibration 17 Product Specifications 19 Warranty Card 20 Contact Card 22 Contents ...

Page 6: ... missing please contact ZHIYUN or your local selling agent Packing List EVOLUTION 3 Axis Gimbal Stabilizer for GoPro 1 Camera Protection Sticker for Pan Axis Motor 1 Battery Compartment 1 Battery Charger 1 Camera Charging Cable 1 Micro USB Cable 1 Video Output Charging Cable 1 18650 Li ion Battery 2 ...

Page 7: ...levant documents relating to EVOLUTION and the right to make changes at any time without notice Please visit www zhiyun tech com for the latest product information By using this product you hereby signify that you have 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...

Page 8: ...by ZHIYUN The safety guidelines herein contain instructions for safety operation and maintenance It is essential to read and follow all of the instructions and warnings in the User Guide prior to assembly setup or use in order to operate the product correctly and avoid damage or serious injury CAUTION 1 EVOLUTION is a high precision control device Damage may be caused to EVOLUTION if it is dropped...

Page 9: ... ZHIYUN takes no responsibility for any damage caused by non ZHIYUN batteries 5 Never use or charge swollen leaky or damaged batteries Never use or charge if the battery smells or overheats exceeding maximum temperature of 160 F 71 C If your batteries are abnormal contact ZHIYUN or a ZHIYUN authorized dealer for further assistance 6 The battery should be used within the temperature range from 10 C...

Page 10: ...r damage 4 Examine the charger before use make sure there is no damage to the enclosure cord plug or other parts Never use a damaged charger Do not clean the charger with any liquid containing alcohol or other flammable solvents Disconnect the charger when not in use Battery Storage 1 Keep batteries out of the reach of children and pets 2 Do not leave the battery near heat sources such as a furnac...

Page 11: ...cally 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 Remove batteries from the stabilizer when not in use and store them i...

Page 12: ...N or your local selling agent Get to Know EVOLUTION Quick Start Guide 相机卡扣 手拧螺钉 相机 需另购 相机充电插口 Micro USB接口 3 5mm视频输出口 指示灯 电源开关 摇杆 18650锂电池 加长套 1 4英寸螺口 Camera Mounting Bracket Battery Level Indicator Power Button Joystick 18650 Li ion Battery Battery Compartment 1 4 Threaded Hole Thumb Screw Camera purchase separately Camera Charging Port Micro USB Port 3 5mm Video Output Port ...

Page 13: ...switches between modes Micro USB Port Connect the stabilizer with a computer for firmware upgrade and on line calibration 3 5mm Video Output Port Used for real time video ouput and camera charging 1 Push to mount the camera until it touch against the tilt axis motor 2 Rotate the Thumb Screws to tighten up the camera mounting bracket NOTICE Do not power on the stabilizer before the camera is proper...

Page 14: ...4 Single press the Power button The Battery Level Indicator blinks for a second and shines solid light while the stabilizer enters standby mode 5 Long press the Joystick for about 3 sec to activate the stabilizer Now your EVOLUTION is ready for use NOTICE Make sure to tighten the end cover properly after battery installation or the stabilizer cannot be turned on ...

Page 15: ...Battery Capacity 2000mAh Voltage 3 7V NOTICE 1 The charger is for charging ZHIYUN s IMR 18650 Li ion Battery only Do not charge batteries of other models or brands otherwise it may lead to accident 2 Use qualified 5V adapter with output current of 800mA only Charging time depends on the max output current of the adapter Please use and charge batteries provided or approved by ZHIYUN only ZHIYUN wil...

Page 16: ... and tilts following the movement of the stabilizer Push the joystick left right allows manual control of the roll axis Mode switch The stabilizer enters Pan Following Mode by default each time when powered on Switch into Locking Mode by single pressing on the Joystick Double press the Joystick to enter the Following mode Single press the Joystick under the Following Mode will return to the previo...

Page 17: ...d wired remote commander NOTICE This port cannot be used for charging 1 Visit ZHIYUN s official website www zhiyun tech com 2 Click to open the Downloads page and find the Firmware Upgrade Tutorial package 3 Download the driver calibration tool and latest firmware corresponding to your stabilizer 4 Upgrade firmware following the instructions indicated in the Firmware Upgrade Tutorial NOTICE Make s...

Page 18: ...uick flash 4 times 76 100 Quick flash 3 times 51 75 Quick flash 2 times 26 50 Quick flash 1 time 1 25 Battery Level Indicator Main Operations Connection Ports Various Operations AV数据 GND 相机充电线 视频输出及充电线 GND NC 5V GND AV ID 5V Camera Charging Cable V i d e o O u t p u t a n d Charging Cable AV Data ...

Page 19: ...onnecting it with the stabilizer via the charging cable B Video Output for real time display monitor 1 Power up the stabilizer and connect the stabilizer with the camera using the Video Output Charging Cable 2 Connect the stabilizer with a display screen using a 3 5mm Video Output Cable purchase separately ...

Page 20: ... the Micro USB port of the stabilizer 3 Button Operations MODE Switches between the three Gimbal Control Modes UP DOWN Command the Tilt Axis to tilt up down in Pan Following Locking Modes Command the Roll Axis to roll left right in Following Mode NOTICE The remote control is not included in product package please purchase separately ...

Page 21: ... properly 2 Put the stabilizer still on a table surface in random pose 3 Power on the stabilizer wait for about 15 sec and the stabilizer will automatically complete initialization Calibrate the stabilizer when any of the following circumstances occurs 1 Deviation is found in the balancing of the camera even after initialization 2 The stabilizer has not been used for a long time 3 The stabilizer i...

Page 22: ...or starts flashing 2 times each second 2 Push the Joystick up for one 1 sec until the Indicator shines solid BLUE 5 Lay the stabilizer still on a surface with the Tilt Axis Motor facing up until the Indicator starts flashing 3 times each second 3 Push the Joystick down for one 1 sec until the Indicator starts flashing once each second Now it is ready for calibration 6 Lay the stabilizer still on a...

Page 23: ... times each second 8 Lay the stabilizer still on a surface with the Mobile Clamp facing forward until the Indicator starts flashing 6 times each second 9 Lay the stabilizer still on a surface with the Mobile Clamp facing backward until the Indicator shines solid BLUE Calibration complete 单位 mm 31 42 7 95 22 6 279 Unit mm Supported max camera size 42 7 x 31mm 1 7 x 1 2 inch ...

Page 24: ...A 80mA 3000mA Operation Temperature 10 C 25 C 45 C Battery Runtime 11h 13h 15h Tested under static operation after proper balancing Weight 310g Excluding batteries Tilt Angle Range 320 Handle in Vertical Roll Angle Range 270 Pan Angle Range 320 Handle in Vertical Payload 160g Excluding batteries Specifications ...

Page 25: ... so the above warranty term may not apply to you 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 Products damaged due to force majeure such as fire flood lightning etc 1 If failure o...

Page 26: ...stomer 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 Solved Unsolved Refunded Replaced ...

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Page 28: ...h com This document is subject to change ZHIYUN is a trademark of ZHISHEN Copyright 2017 2018 ZHISHEN All rights reserved This product is confirmed to meet quality standards and permitted for sale after strict inspection Certificate of Quality QC Inspector ...

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