Zhiyun shining, User Manual

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Page 2: ...ion number If not please download and use the latest one Zhiyun shall not inform of the manual upgrade If you meet some problems while setting up the product please turn to the authorized agent or Zhiyun client service center for help Zhiyun and Shining are registered trademarks of Zhiyun All names of products brands etc appearing in this manual are trademarks or registered trademarks of their res...

Page 3: ...ng the Handle Bar 4 1nstalling Handle Bar onto the Gimbal 5 Mounting the Camera 6 Configuring the Handle Bar VI Balancing 1 Balancing the Vertical Tilt 2 Balancing the Roll Axis 3 Balancing the Tilt Axis 4 Balancing the Pan Axis 5 Advanced Roll Adjustment VII Operation Modes 1 Underslung Status 2 Upright Status 3 Briefcase Status VIII Maintenance of Gimbal IX Specifications X Technical Parameters ...

Page 4: ...also be used for wireless control and firmware upgrade 6 The industry s first to achieve 32bX4 MCUs running in parallel at 4k hertz The number is far beyond the reach of any other gimbals 7 9 axis IMU sensor combined with Zhiyun s efficient attitude control algorithm and advanced servo control algorithm the gimbal is able to sense compute then control the camera to a 0 01 degree accuracy within 0 ...

Page 5: ...ion module a built in wireless module a built in independent IMU module Handle Bar x1 Customizable handle bar for the gimbal The handle bar is assembled from five parts including a top handle two handle bars and two grips Li ion Battery Charger x2 Customized for 18650 Li ion Battery 18650 Li ion Battery x8 Capacity 2000mAh Battery Storage Box x2 For 18650 Li ion batteries oc ...

Page 6: ...e x1 For mounting your camera onto the gimbal Accessories Package Camera Screw A 1 4 x2 Camera Screw B 3 8 x2 Camera Screw C 1 4 x2 Camera Screw D 3 8 x2 Lens Support x1 IT Lens Support Screw x1 3 mm Allen Wrench x1 6 mm Allen Wrench x1 Certificate of Quality x1 User Manual x1 Warranty Card x1 ...

Page 7: ...hread 3 Top Handle Bar 4 Side Handle 5 Quick Release Mount 6 Pan Motor 7 Pan Aqjustment Slider 8 USB Port 9 Power Button 1O Batteries compartment 11 Roll Motor 12 TIIt Motor 13 Fore and Aft Adjustment 14 Tilt Vertical Adjustment 15 Roll Adjustment 16 Extended Function Interface 15 ...

Page 8: ...Short Circuit Automatically cuts power supply when a short circuit is Protection detected Zhiyun 18650 Li ion Battery Specifications Type Li ion Capacity 2000mAh Charging Environment Temperature o c 40 c Operating Environment Temperature 10 40 c Charging Discharging Environment Relative 8096 Humidity o Note be sure that every battery is fully charged in the right way any battery voltage lower than...

Page 9: ...n the screw If a re adjustment of the angle is needed loosen the screw and pull the handle in radial direction when the angle is proper tighten the screw again 2 Attach the handle bars to both sides of the top handle and tighten the grip screws 3 Attach the grips to the handle bar and lock them in the preferred position ...

Page 10: ... maximum depth from the center of gravity on the camera base plate is 120 mm The maximum width is 169 mm as shown in the image to the right The maximum height measured from the top of the camera base plate is 187 mmas shown in the image to the right 3 To avoid obstructing camera movement the use of soft connection cable is recommended Nikon 0800 Panasonic GH3 Panasonic GH4 Sony a 7 series 1 Attach...

Page 11: ...ng the whole gimbal to shake If the lens support fits it s best to use it at all times CD The lens support can be installed facing outward or inward to accommodate different lens types Ensure alignment of the camera plate and then tighten the mounting screw before tightening the lens support 3 With the gimbal facing outward on the tuning stand slide the mounting plate into the receiver until the s...

Page 12: ...to extreme movements or acceleration running horseback riding biking car mounts helicopters etc proper balance will also offer a longer battery runtime There are three axes that need to be accurately balanced prior to turning on the Shining and setting up the software CD The camera needs to be fully configured with all accessories prior to installing and balancing the camera on the gimbal If the c...

Page 13: ...ill stay in that position CD Ensure the measurement marks match up on either side of the vertical bars If they do not match up the assembly could possibly be skewed higher or lower on one side which would cause the tilt motor to bind Step 2 Balancing the Roll Axis 1 Loosen the two lock knobs to allow the camera and mounting plate to slide left and right 2 Siide the camera left or right until the R...

Page 14: ...he pan axis via 3mm allen wrench and turn the knob to slide the assembly Identify if the Shining is front heavy or rear heavy 2 While the Shining is resting on the tuning stand try rotating the Shining along the pan axis by lifting one side of the handle bar If the camera does not swing the pan axis is properly balanced Tighten the clamp after balancing is complete Note it is normal that the rotar...

Page 15: ...sing Zhiyun wireless controller or Zhiyun APP Zhiyun Assistant Underslung Status The Underslung Status is the default working status Upright Status Flip the gimbal forward 180 degrees and it will automatically change to Upright Status Alternatively you can change the gimbal into upright status before turning it on Upright Status is ideal for car mounts or other top down perspective camera position...

Page 16: ...imbal may fall forward and overturn 2 The electronic gyroscope initialization or acceleration sensor calibration may be required in the following circumstances 1 If there is deviation in the starting angles on roll or tilt 2 lf the gimbal has not been used for a long period of time 3 lf the temperature of the operating environment has changed considerably since the gimbal was last calibrated 3 Ref...

Page 17: ...bove Software Requirements Mobile Assistant iOS 7 0 or above Android 4 3 or above Support for Bluetooth 4 0 or Software Requirements above Micro USB Port For firmware upgrade parameter adjustment and advanced calibration Please refer to the Shining User Manual and Software Instruction Technical parameters Minimum Standard Maximum Note Input voltage 4S 4x 18650 batteries Operating current 110mA 300...

Page 18: ...60 25 rotation range Tilt axis following 1 S 50 S rate Pan axis 1 s ao s following rate Load Weight capacity 350g 3 6kg reference value 2000mAh 4 Battery run time 25 C 6h Gravity balanced Operating 10 C 25 C 45 C temperature Gimbal weight 3 1 kg With batteries ...

Page 19: ...ass B digital device pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that...