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Contents ■■ Product List Product List·····················································································1 ■■ Get to Know SMOOTH-Q3 Get to Know SMOOTH-Q3······························································2 ■■ Battery Charging Instruction Battery Charging Instruction·····························································3 ■■ Installation and Balance Adjustment Mounting the Phone········································································4 Balancing the Phone·····
Motor Fine-Tuning············································································21 SMOOTH-Q3 Firmware Upgrade·····················································21 ■■ Product Specifications ■■ Disclaimer and Warnings Reading Tips···················································································25 Warnings························································································25 Safe Operation Guidelines···························································
Product List Product List Before using this product, please check carefully that 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.
Get to Know SMOOTH-Q3 Get to Know SMOOTH-Q3 1 2 10 17 11 7 3 4 5 8 9 18 19 12 13 14 6 15 16 21 20 1.Fill Light 2.Phone Clamp 3.Indicator Lights 4.MODE Button 5.Zoom Rocker 6.Handle 7.Vertical Arm Screw 8.Joystick 9.Photo/Video 10.Tilt Axis Motor 11.Tilt Axis Fixing Buckle 12.Power Button 13.Type-C Charging/Firmware Update Port 14.Trigger Button` 15.Wrist Strap Hole 16.1/4" Threaded Hole 17.Roll Axis Motor 18.Roll Axis Fixing Buckle 19.Pan Axis Motor 20.Contact Points 21.
Battery Charging Instruction Battery Charging Instruction SMOOTH-Q3 is equipped with built-in battery. When using SMOOTH-Q3 for the first time, please fully charge the batteries to activate them and to ensure the proper function of the stabilizer. Charging method: Use provided Type-C cable to connect the power adapter (not included in the package, 5V2A rated power adapter recommended) to the charging port on the stabilizer. The indicator lights will flash in green when charging.
Installation and Balance Adjustment Mounting the Phone 1. Loosen the vertical arm screw counterclockwise. 2. To ensure good contact with the contact points, pull the pan axis motor to the bottom of the vertical arm while holding the roll and pan axes motors until you hear a "click" sound. Tighten the vertical arm screw clockwise.
Installation and Balance Adjustment The vertical arm cannot be completely locked by vertical arm screw. The screw is used to adjust the smoothness of the slide slot.
Installation and Balance Adjustment 3. Rotate the tilt axis arm along the outer edge shown in the image. Please rotate in the correct direction shown in the image to prevent the fixing buckle of the tilt axis from damaging. 4. Rotate the phone clamp 90° clockwise to the position shown in the image.
Installation and Balance Adjustment When putting the stabilizer back into the box, please rotate the phone clamp to the storage state as shown in the image. Storage state Phone clamp tightened There are fixing buckles for the tilt axis and the roll axis. Please rotate in the correct direction to prevent the fixing buckle from damaging. 5. Extend the phone clamp and put the phone into the phone clamp.
Installation and Balance Adjustment Balancing the Phone When the phone is in landscape mode, adjust the position of the phone left or right until the phone is steady and is at almost level with the ground. 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. ① When mounting the smartphone, please make sure that the entire smartphone is fixed in the phone clamp firmly.
How to Use Indicator Lights and Buttons Description 3 1 4 2 6 5 7 8 ① Power Button • Single press to check the battery level of the stabilizer • Press and hold for 3 seconds to power on/off • Press 8 times to reset Bluetooth ② Trigger Button • Single press to turn on/off Smart Follow. • Double press for reposition. • Triple press to switch between Landscape Mode and Portrait Mode.
How to Use Stabilizer Mode Description Single or double press the MODE button to switch between modes. l ng e es pr Do l ub e s es pr D Follow Mode F Double press Vortex Mode V ress s pres Dou ble re ble p Dou Sing ss le pre ss Pan Follow Mode PF le p le b ou s es pr s Default Sing le ng Si Si Lock Mode L s es pr Point of View Mode POV Single press Pan Follow Mode (PF): The tilt and roll axis motors are locked and the pan axis follows the movement of the stabilizer handle.
How to Use Lock Mode (L): The three motors are all locked and won't follow the movement of the stabilizer handle. Push the joystick up/down and left/right to control the tilt axis and pan axis. Tilt Axis Roll Axis Pan Axis Follow Mode (F): The roll axis motor is locked. The tilt axis and the pan axis motor follow the movement of the stabilizer handle. Push the joystick up/down and left/right to control the tilt axis and pan axis.
How to Use Point of View Mode (POV): The three motors all follow the movement of the stabilizer handle. Push the joystick up/down and left/right to control the tilt axis and pan axis. Tilt Axis Roll Axis Pan Axis Vortex Mode (V): The three motors all follow the movement of the stabilizer handle. Push the joystick up/down and left/right to control the roll axis and pan axis.
How to Use PhoneGo Mode (GO) Press and hold the trigger button The camera pans and tilts following the movement of the stabilizer at fast speed while the roll axis is locked. Joystick will not function. Tilt Axis Roll Axis Pan Axis Motors circled in red will follow the movement of the stabilizer, while motors circled in grey are locked.
How to Use Switch Between Landscape Mode & Portrait Mode Triple press the trigger button. Landscape Mode Portrait Mode Fill Light Adjustment Rotate the fill light when needed. The maximum rotate angle is 180. Fill Light ① Please rotate in the correct direction. ② Adjust the brightness of the fill light according to the environment and avoid staring directly at the light. ③ Due to structure limitation, you are not able to use the fill light when you're using the front camera in the portrait mode.
How to Use Manual Angle Lock Under pan follow mode, lock mode and follow mode, rotate the smartphone to a certain angle by hand for 2 seconds and release it. The smartphone will be fixed at that angle. Can only adjust the tilt axis and the pan axis. Please rotate the device with the proper amount of strength. Standby Mode • When the SMOOTH-Q3 stabilizer is powered on, rotate the roll axis or tilt axis manually to its fixing buckle. The SMOOTH-Q3 will then enter Standby Mode automatically.
How to Use the App Download the App Scan the QR code on the left (Android 7.0 and above or iOS 10.0 and above) or search "ZY Cami" in the App Store or Google Play to download the app. ① Users can make better use of the various functions of the SMOOTH-Q3 with the dedicated "ZY Cami" app. ② ZY Cami is subject to updates without notice. Please always refer to the latest version. Connect with "ZY Cami" APP 1. Power on SMOOTH-Q3 and turn on Bluetooth on the smartphone. 2. Launch the "ZY Cami" app.
How to Use the App SMOOTH-Q3_XXXX 5 4 Main App Features SmartFollow Video and photo taking SMART Mode ZY Cami Editor Timelapse ZY Cami Firmware Upgrade For more feature introductions of ZY Cami App, please visit the official website of ZHIYUN (www.zhiyun-tech.com) and check the video tutorials of SMOOTH-Q3.
Calibration and Firmware Upgrade When to Calibrate the Stabilizer Please calibrate the stabilizer when necessary. Calibration Reason How to calibrate 1. A slight deviation is found in the tilt angle of the smartphone in level position after power-on. 2. A slight deviation is found in the roll angle of the smartphone in level position after power-on. 3. Frequent small angle correction is found when the smartphone is in a level position when the stabilizer stays still. Stabilizer autocalibration 1.
Calibration and Firmware Upgrade Six-side Calibration Use "Zhiyun Gimbal Tools" for six-side calibration. 1.Visit the official website of ZHIYUN (www.zhiyun-tech.com) , go to the corresponding product page, click "Download", download the calibration upgrade tool and the USB drive and install. 2. Connect SMOOTH-Q3 to the computer. 3. Power on SMOOTH-Q3 and enter standby mode. 4. Open "Zhiyun Gimbal Tools", click "Open" and click "IMU Calibration".
Calibration and Firmware Upgrade STEP 1 STEP 2 STEP 3 STEP 4 STEP 5 STEP 6 20
Calibration and Firmware Upgrade SMOOTH-Q3 Firmware Upgrade You can use "Zhiyun Gimbal Tools" or "ZY Cami" App to upgrade the firmware of SMOOTH-Q3. When upgrading the firmware, extend the SMOOTH-Q3 to ensure that there is good contact with the contact points before performing the upgrade. Method One: 1. Visit the official website of ZHIYUN (www.zhiyun-tech.com) , go to the corresponding product page, click "Download", download the firmware and unzip.
Product Specifications Product model:SM113 Min. Standard Max. Operation Voltage 6.5V 7.4V 8.4V Operation Current 70mA - 2500mA Charging Voltage 4.5V 5V 5.5V Charging Current - - 1200mA Following Deviation in Static State ±0.01° - ±0.04° Following Deviation in Motion State ±0.05° ±0.1° ±0.
Product Specifications "Lab Data 1": The above data is collected under the below conditions: a specified temperature of 25℃ ; the stabilizer has been balanced and mounted with an iPhone XR. The test time under the active state is 7 hours. The test time under standby state is 15 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.
Disclaimer and Warnings Thank you for purchasing SMOOTH-Q3. The information contains herein affects your safety, legitimate rights and obligation. Please read this instruction carefully to ensure proper configuration before use. Failure to read and follow this instruction and warnings herein may result in serious injury to you or bystanders, or damage to your device or property. Guilin Zhishen Information Technology Co.
Disclaimer and Warnings Safe Operation Guidelines WARNING: 1. Never allow the product to come into contact with any liquid. Never immerse the product in water or make it get wet. Never use the product in the rain or a humid environment. Corrosion reaction may occur when the interior of the product is exposed to water, which may cause the battery to ignite spontaneously and may even cause an explosion. 2.
Warranty Card Warranty Period 1. Customers are entitled to replacement or free repair service in case of quality deficits found in the product within 15 days upon receipt of the product. 2. Customers are entitled to free repair service from ZHIYUN for any product proven defective in material or workmanship that results in product failure during normal consumer usage and conditions within the valid warranty period, which is 12 months counting from the date of selling.
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