Zhiyun Smooth 5S, User Manual

Page 1: ...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...

Page 2: ...SMOOTH 5S User Guide Z H I Y U N E N v 1 3 0...

Page 3: ...ting the Phone 5 Installing the Fill Light 7 Balancing 8 How to Use the Gimbal Buttons Indicator Lights Ports Introduction 9 Gimbal Modes Description 12 Manual Reposition 15 Standby Mode 15 Packing 15...

Page 4: ...Product Specifications Disclaimer and Warning Reading Tips 24 Warnings 24 Safe Operation Guidelines 25 Warranty Card Warranty Period 27 Warranty Exclusions 27 Warranty Claim Procedure 27 Contact Card...

Page 5: ...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 SMOOTH 5S x1 Tripod x1 USB Type C Cable x1 Protect...

Page 6: ...2 Items marked are included in SMOOTH 5S COMBO Product List Quick Start Guide x1...

Page 7: ...oll Axis Motor 11 Indicator Lights Control Panel 12 Tilt Axis Motor 13 Tilt Axis Lock Pin 14 Roll Axis Lock Pin 15 1 4 Threaded Hole 16 Power Button 17 FN Button 18 Phone Clamp Rotate Axis 19 Tilt Axi...

Page 8: ...attery to activate them and to ensure the proper function of the gimbal Charging method Use provided USB Type C cable to connect the USB charger supports 14W PD charging at most to the charging port o...

Page 9: ...and Balancing 1 Unlock the tilt axis roll axis and pan axis expand the SMOOTH 5S Mounting the Phone When using please rotate in the correct direction as shown in the image to prevent the lock pin fro...

Page 10: ...to switch between portrait landscape mode When using please rotate in the correct direction 2 When mounting the mobile phone please note the installation direction of the phone cameras as shown in the...

Page 11: ...Install the magnetic fill light at the front or rear camera according to the actual filming scenario and make sure a firm installation Fill Light at Front Camera Fill Light at Rear Camera You can chan...

Page 12: ...t level with the ground Mounting in the landscape mode 1 Unlock the roll axis arm push the arm to move left or right until the phone is steady and is at almost level with the ground Tighten the roll a...

Page 13: ...e SMART menu in the ZY Cami app Return to the shooting interface from the settings menu Press to return to the filming interface in StaCam app Joystick Push the joystick up down left right to control...

Page 14: ...ment Button Single press Disabled in ZY Cami app Switch among shutter ISO and white balance in StaCam app DISP Button Single press Disabled in ZY Cami app Cycle through the display effects of the inte...

Page 15: ...le phone which supports photo taking using the volume button For detailed information visit the official website of ZHIYUN www zhiyun tech com and check the SMOOTH 5S Smartphone Compatibility List Som...

Page 16: ...motors are locked and the pan axis follows the movement of the gimbal handle Push the joystick up down and left right to control the tilt axis and pan axis Lock Mode L Follow Mode F POV Mode POV Vorte...

Page 17: ...joystick up down and left right to control the tilt axis and pan axis Follow Mode F The roll axis motor is locked The tilt axis and the pan axis motor follow the movement of the gimbal handle Push the...

Page 18: ...pan axis motors follow the rotation of the handle Push the joystick to the left right to control the rotation of the pan axis How to Use the Gimbal Point of View Mode POV The three motors all follow t...

Page 19: ...eed while the roll axis is locked How to Use the Gimbal Manual Reposition In Pan Follow mode PF and Lock mode L the camera can be rotated by a certain angle by hand Hold it for 2s and the camera angle...

Page 20: ...otate the roll axis or pan axis manually until the axis triggers the built in lock device then SMOOTH 5S will enter standby mode automatically Unlock the roll axis and pan axis to wake up the gimbal P...

Page 21: ...version How to Connect 1 Power on SMOOTH 5S and turn on Bluetooth on the mobile phone 2 Launch the ZY Cami app Tap the camera icon in the upper left corner of the home screen to open the device list a...

Page 22: ...low Smart Mode Gesture Control Timelapse Editor Firmware Upgrade ZY Cami For more details of the ZY Cami app features please visit the official website of ZHIYUN www zhiyun tech com and watch SMOOTH 5...

Page 23: ...tion upgrade tool and the firmware and download USB drivers are not required for Mac OS systems 3 Install the driver and the software unzip the firmware for the documents with the ptz file extension 4...

Page 24: ...d Before upgrading the firmware please ensure that the SMOOTH 5S has more than 50 power remaining Do not exit the app interface or access in the background during the upgrading process Pay attention t...

Page 25: ...iation is found in the tilt angle of the mobile phone in level position after power on 2 A slight deviation is found in the roll angle of the mobile phone in level position after power on 3 Frequent s...

Page 26: ...g firmware upgrade port of the gimbal to the computer with the Type C USB cable Power on the gimbal and enter standby mode 2 Open Zhiyun Gimbal Tools click open on the top and click calibration on the...

Page 27: ...Please refer to the six side calibration steps above In simple terms six side calibration is to place all six sides of the tilt axis in vertical to a level surface respectively Firmware Upgrade and Ca...

Page 28: ...State 0 01 0 04 Following Deviation in Motion State 0 05 0 1 0 3 Tilt Mechanical Range 140 349 209 Including storage state Roll Mechanical Range 90 349 259 Including storage state Pan Mechanical Rang...

Page 29: ...ed temperature of 25 the charging time is 4h The actual charging time varies with environmental factors In addition the lower the temperature the longer the charging time All the data in this guide is...

Page 30: ...njury or any legal responsibility incurred directly or indirectly from the use of this product Users shall observe safe and lawful practices including but not limited to those set forth herein ZHIYUN...

Page 31: ...Do not heat the product Do not place the product in a microwave oven or pressure cooker 7 It is forbidden to place the product near a heat source stove or heater etc or inside the car in hot weather...

Page 32: ...28 3 Recharge and discharge every 3 months to keep the battery active 4 Keep the handle stable when powering on the SMOOTH 5S Shakiness during power on may fail to start Disclaimer and Warning...

Page 33: ...e or your place of purchase for detailed warranty information 1 Products subjected to unauthorized repair misuse collision neglect mishandling soaking accident and unauthorized alteration 2 Products s...

Page 34: ...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 Se...

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Page 37: ...will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is e...

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