Zhiyun SMOOTH -X2, User Manual

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Page 2: ...SMOOTH X2 User Guide Z H I Y U N E N v 1 0 0 ...

Page 3: ...g the Phone 4 Installing the Fill Light 8 Balancing 10 How to Use the Gimbal Buttons Lights Ports Introduction 11 Operation Mode Description 13 Landscape Portrait Mode Switch 15 Manual Reposition 17 Standby Mode 18 How to Use the App Download App 19 How to Connect 19 ZY Cami Feature Description 19 Firmware Upgrade Product Specifications Disclaimer and Warning ...

Page 4: ...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: ...are included in the product package In case that any item is found missing please contact ZHIYUN or your local selling agent SMOOTH X2 x1 Tripod x1 USB Type C cable x1 Storage Pouch x1 Storage Bag x1 Magnetic Fill Light x1 Fill Light Filters x4 Membership Card x1 Items marked are included in SMOOTH X2 COMBO ...

Page 6: ...on 6 Handle 7 1 4 Screw Hole 8 Gimbal Mode Status Light 9 Joystick 10 Photo Video Button 11 Battery Level Indicator Light 12 Phone Clamp 13 Roll Axis Motor 14 Phone Clamp Lock Pin 15 Pan Axis Motor 16 Pan Axis Lock Pin 17 Magnetic Fill Light Button 18 Retaining Clip 19 Power Button 20 Status Indicator Light 21 Vertical Arm Rotate Axis 22 Tilt Adjust Axis 23 Extensive Rod 24 Magnetic Fill Light In ...

Page 7: ...rge the batteries 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 not provided recommend 5V2A to the charging port of SMOOTH X2 When the battery level indicator light is a solid white light the charging is complete Battery and Charging ...

Page 8: ...4 Installing and Balancing 1 Expand the vertical arm as shown in the image Mounting the Phone Can be rotated clockwise or counterclockwise ...

Page 9: ...5 2 Unlock the pan axis Installing and Balancing When using please rotate in the correct direction as shown in the image to prevent the pan axis lock pin from damaging ...

Page 10: ...6 Installing and Balancing 3 Unlock the phone clamp When using please rotate in the correct direction as shown in the image to prevent the pan axis lock pin from damaging ...

Page 11: ... mobile phone please note the installation direction of the phone cameras as shown in the image When mounting the mobile phone please make sure that the entire mobile phone is fixed in the phone clamp firmly Before powering on SMOOTH X2 please mount the mobile phone and balance the gimbal ...

Page 12: ...purchase SMOOTH X2 Combo the package will come with the magnetic fill light Install the magnetic fill light on the front or rear camera according to the actual filming scenario and make sure a firm installation Fill Light on Front Camera Fill Light on Rear Camera ...

Page 13: ...9 Installing and Balancing Detach the fill light as shown in the image to avoid pulling the phone clamp You can change the fill light filter according to the actual filming scenario ...

Page 14: ...2 When the phone is in portrait mode move the phone clamp left or right until the phone is steady and is at almost level with the ground Balancing Mount the mobile phone before powering on the gimbal The balance state of the mobile phone will affect the gimbal runtime The gimbal can work normally if unbalanced but it will consume more battery power and weaken the motor strength ...

Page 15: ...l the camera zoom when in ZY Cami app Battery Level Indicator Light Display current battery level of the gimbal Solid white 100 Slow flashing white 70 99 Slow flashing orange 40 70 Slow flashing red 20 40 Quick flashing red below 20 Slow blinking white standby Gimbal Mode Indicator Light Display current mode of the gimbal Solid white light in PF L POV Joystick Push the joystick up down left right to c...

Page 16: ...shing green off after 3 secs Firmware upgraded successfully Magnetic Fill Light Button Single press Switch fill light brightness Press and hold Power on off magnetic fill light 盫盪 When connected via Bluetooth SMOOTH X2 is able to control the native phone camera without ZY Cami This feature is available with a mobile phone which supports camera control using the volume button Bluetooth connection wit...

Page 17: ...s are locked Push the joystick up down to control the roll axis manually and push left right to control the pan axis manually Default Settings Roll Axis Pan Axis Single Press M Button S i n g l e P r e s s M B u t t o n S i n g l e P r e s s M B u t t o n The red circle means the motor rotates along with the grip movement The gray circle means the motor is locked and cannot move along with the gri...

Page 18: ...ick up down to control the roll axis manually and push left right to control the pan axis manually POV Mode POV Roll axis motor and pan axis motor move following the grip movement in this mode Push the joystick up down to control the roll axis manually and push left right to control the pan axis manually Roll Axis Pan Axis Roll Axis Pan Axis ...

Page 19: ...15 How to Use the Gimbal Triple press M button Landscape Portrait Mode Switch Landscape Mode Portrait Mode ...

Page 20: ...he tilt axis angle according to the actual filming scenario How to Use the Gimbal The maximum length for the extensive rod is 265mm The control range of tilt axis is 90 Rotation exceeds the angle will cause damage to SMOOTH X2 Use a cross screwdriver to tighten the tilt axis if loosen ...

Page 21: ... L the rotation angle of the pan axis can be adjusted manually by moving the pan axis to certain angle and hold for 2 seconds please do not exceed the limit to fix it in the angle How to Use the Gimbal Manual Reposition ...

Page 22: ...ode When SMOOTH X2 is powered on rotate the phone clamp or pan axis manually until the axis triggers the built in lock device then SMOOTH X2 will enter standby mode automatically Unlock the phone clamp and pan axis to wake up the gimbal ...

Page 23: ...in the upper left corner in the home screen to open the device list and select the SMOOTH X2 device you wish to connect the SMOOTH X2 Bluetooth name can be checked on the vertical arm USER ID XXXX 3 Activation on the ZY Cami app is required if the SMOOTH X2 is being used for the first time Internet connection is required After the activation succeeds you can enter the camera interface of ZY Cami A...

Page 24: ...ct page click Download find the USB driver the ZHIYUN calibration 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 Open Zhiyun Gimbal Tools select the corresponding port click Open click Firmware Upgrade Click Browse under Path to select the latest firm...

Page 25: ...d Before upgrading the firmware please ensure that the SMOOTH X2 has more than 50 power remaining You will not be able to exit the app interface or access in the background during the upgrading process Pay attention to the prompts on the app Searching Files Open Cancel File Name Firmware Upgrade Path Browse Upgrade Uploading please wait Cancel Firmware Upgrade ...

Page 26: ... 80 180 Controllable Pan Angle 145 145 Operation Temperature 10 25 45 Charging Temperature 0 25 45 Battery Capacity 1300mAh Battery Runtime 1 5h 3 5h Lab Data 1 Charging Time 2h Lab Data 2 Valid Payload 200 35g Mounting Clamp Supporting Range 50mm 90mm Mobile Phone Thickness 7 5mm 9 5mm Extensive Rod 0 265mm Bluetooth Bluetooth 4 2 EIRP 3 dbm Operation Frequency 2 402GHz 2 480GHz Compatible Models...

Page 27: ...3 5 hours Lab Data 2 This test is conducted with a 5V 2A rated power adapter at a specified temperature of 25 The actual charging time varies with environmental factors Besides the lower the temperature the longer the charging time All the data in this guide is gathered from internal experiments of ZHIYUN laboratories Under different scenarios data is different to some extent Please refer to the a...

Page 28: ...injury 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 is the trademark of Guilin Zhishen Information Technology Co Ltd and its affiliates All product names or trademarks referred to herein are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective hold...

Page 29: ...6 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 Do not store the product in an environment above 45 C The ideal temperature of storage is 22 to 28 C 8 Do not store the battery for a long time after it is completely discharged to avoid the battery ...

Page 30: ...26 3 Recharge and discharge every 3 months to keep the battery active 4 Keep the handle stable when powering on the SMOOTH X2 Shakiness during power on may fail to start Disclaimer and Warning ...

Page 31: ...n 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 or any problem occurs to your product after purc...

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Page 35: ...n accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference 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 encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of...

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