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Contents ■■ Packing List Packing List·····················································································1 ■■ Get to Know CRANE-M2 Get to Know CRANE-M2·································································2 ■■ Charging Procedure Charging Procedure·········································································3 ■■ Installation and Balancing Tripod Installation·············································································4 Camera Installation···············
After First-time Connection·······························································18 ZY Play Main Functions····································································18 ■■ Calibration and Firmware Upgrade When do you need to calibrate the stabilizer?···································19 Initialization Method··········································································19 Six-Side Calibration·········································································20 Motor Fine-Tu
Packing List Packing List The product package comes with the following items. In case that any item is found missing, please contact ZHIYUN or your local selling agent.
Get to Know CRANE-M2 Get to Know CRANE-M2 1. Tilt Axis Thumb Screw 14. Micro USB Power Outlet 2. Quick Release Plate Thumb Screw 15. Roll Axis Thumb Screw 3. Pan Axis Latch 16. Roll Axis Motor 4. Trigger 17. Pan Axis Motor 5. Locking Pin 18. Display Screen 6. Memory Lock 19. Joystick 7. Quick Release Plate 20. Photo/Video Button 8. 1/4" Camera Fixing Screw 21. Tilt Axis Motor 9. Pan Axis Thumb Screw 22. Safety Lock 10. 1/4" Threaded Hole 23. Power Button 11.
Charging Procedure Charging Procedure When using CRANE-M2 for the first time, please fully charge the batteries to activate them and to ensure the proper function of the stabilizer. Charging method: please charge the stabilizer using a power adapter (not included in the package) and the USB Type-C cable provided by connecting to the charging port on the stabilizer.
Installation and Balancing Tripod Installation Mount the stabilizer on the tripod and unfold the tripod on a flat surface. Camera Installation Take Sony DSC-RX100M5 as example: 1. Take out the quick release plate, mount the camera on the plate and then tighten the 1/4" screw at its bottom. 2. Loosen the quick release plate thumb screw, slide the camera-mounted quick release plate to the quick release module. Push the quick release plate towards the tilt axis motor but not to rub the motor.
Installation and Balancing 收纳状态 1. Lock the latch button under pan axis; 2. Fold the tilt axis in line with the roll axis as shown in the picture; 3 . Pre s s d o w n a n d stick roll axis to pan axis by the locking pin; T ighten the roll axis thumb screw to finalize; 收纳状态 4. The stabilizer is folded up for storage.
Installation GoPro Camera Installation 1. Put GoPro camera into a GoPro camera cage (not included in the package). Follow the steps in “Camera Installation” to mount GoPro camera with its camera cage on the stabilizer. Balance the combo according to the steps listed in “Balance Adjustment Method”. 2. The stabilizer is ready for use when it is well balanced as shown above. Smartphone Installation 1.
Installation Balance Adjustment Method ❶ Loosen the 1/4'' screw at the bottom of the quick release plate. Hold tilt axis arm lightly and push camera to move forward or backward until the camera can stay still and almost level with its lens facing front (as shown in the picture). Complete this step by tightening up the screw.
Installation ❺ After balance adjustment, toggle on the memory lock on the roll axis to mark the balanced position for easy and quick balance adjustment for the next time. ❻ Unlock the pan axis, slightly loosen the thumb screw on it, then adjust the pan axis until it stays still and horizontal to the ground (as shown on the right). Complete this step by tightening up the thumb screw.
How to Use Button Description 7 5 1 2 3 4 6 1. Zoom Slider 5. Power Button • Push the zoom slider to control the camera to perform digital zoom after the stabilizer is connected to the camera. 2. Photo/Video Button* • Push upwards and hold the Power Button for more than 2 seconds to turn on/off the stabilizer. 6. Menu Button • Single click to start or stop recording • Double click to take a photo 3. Joystick • Four-way direction control of the camera/lens on the stabilizer.
How to Use Display Screen Description axis lock Camera Not Connected Camera Connected Axis Locked motor wifi history Menu Icon Description: 相机与云台成功连接 Camera successfully connected to stabilizer Stabilizer Bluetooth is 稳定器蓝牙为连接状态 connected Stabilizer joystick is 稳定器云台摇杆锁定 locked Stabilizer is charging 闪烁时正在充电,停止时完成充电 Stabilizer battery 稳定器当前电量 axis lock PF L POV V F GO level Warn user that axis is being locked while sounding an alarm (unlock axis 提示未解除锁定状态并发出警报声(解除锁定状态, and long press Mode Bu
How to Use Menu Option Description low medium high C: wifi (WIFI Information) S: list 1-5 history (WIFI History) clear Low-torque Medium-torque High-torque Camera Brand WIFI Name WIFI History Clear WIFI History motor (Motor Torque Settings) vertical joystick (Joystick Settings) about reverse horizontal off on off on Firmware Version; Stabilizer Model Motor Torque Adjustment The motor torque of the stabilizer needs to be adjusted (3 levels) to adapt the stabilizer to cameras and lens of different we
How to Use Control Mode Description Red circle means the motor’s rotation follows the movement of the stabilizer handle while grey circle means the motor’s rotation is independent from the handle’s movement. Tilt Axis 俯仰轴 横滚轴Axis Roll 俯仰轴 Tilt Axis 横滚轴Axis Roll 航向轴 Pan Axis Pan Following Mode (PF): Single click Mode Button to switch to this mode. Camera pans left/right following the movement of the stabilizer handle while the tilt and roll axis motors are locked.
How to Use Tilt俯仰轴 Axis 俯仰轴90° Tilt Axis-90° Roll横滚轴 Axis Roll横滚轴 Axis 航向轴Axis Pan Vortex Mode (V): Double click Mode Button to switch to this mode. Tilt axis turns upward 90°automatically and follows the movement of the handle; Roll axis follows the handle’s movement. Push the joystick right/left to rotate the pan axis to create a “Vortex-like” special effect. Pan航向轴 Axis Full Following Mode (F): Single press or long hold the trigger for 2 seconds to switch to this mode.
How to Use Manual Angle Lock Under pan following mode (PF) and locking mode (L), you can manually rotate the camera to a certain angle, then loosen the grip and the camera position will be fixed. Under pan following mode (PF), you can manually adjust the angle of tilt axis. Under locking mode (L), you can manually adjust the angle of pan axis and tilt axis.
APP Operations Download APP Scan the QR code on the left (Android 5.0 and above, iOS 9.0 and above required) or search "ZY Play" in App Store or Google Play to download. 1. Users can make better use of the various functions of CRANE-M2 with the dedicatedly designed app “ZY Play”. 2. ZY Play is subject to update. Please always refer to the latest version. How to Connect Stabilizer to Camera Take Sony DSC-RX100M5A connection as example: First-time Connection: 1.
APP Operations 3. After pairing, please select device type - Camera or Phone. 4. After the selection, a corresponding control interface appears on the screen. The camera control interface is shown on the left and the smartphone control interface is shown on the right. If your connecting device is Phone, connection is finished at this step.
APP Operations 5. Enter camera control interface, tap the grey WIFI icon, select corresponding camera WIFI name to connect and enter password. 6. After the connection, ZY Play will identify camera brand automatically. If autoidentification fails, please select camera brand manually. The stabilizer is ready to control the camera after a connection icon( )is showed on the stabilizer screen.
APP Operations After First-time Connection • Once your stabilizer has been WIFI-connected to a camera, the stabilizer will automatically connect to that camera via WIFI when turned on again (with camera’s WIFI on). • If your stabilizer has been WIFI-connected to more than one camera, enter stabilizer’s menu > history > select the name of the specific camera (with camera’s WIFI on), then WIFI connection between the stabilizer and the camera is established directly.
Calibration and Firmware Upgrade When do you need to calibrate the stabilizer? Please calibrate the stabilizer when necessary. When 1. Slight deviation is found in the tilt angle of the camera in level position after turning on. 2. Slight deviation is found in the roll angle of the camera in level position after turning on. 3. Frequent small angle correction is found when the camera is in level position while the stabilizer stays still. 1.
Calibration and Firmware Upgrade Six-Side Calibration 1.Six-side calibration via ZY Play: Please connect the stabilizer and ZY Play following the steps listed in “APP Operations”. Enter “Calibration” and complete calibration according to the prompts given by the app. 2.Perform six-side calibration by using Zhiyun Gimbal Tools : Turn on the stabilizer and long press the Mode Button to enter into Standby Mode. Connect the USB port on the stabilizer and the computer with a USB Type-C cable.
Calibration and Firmware Upgrade STEP 1 STEP 2 STEP 3 STEP 4 STEP 5 21
Calibration and Firmware Upgrade STEP 6 Motor Fine-Tuning Please connect the stabilizer and ZY Play following the steps listed in APP Operations. Enter “Fine tune” in “Stabilizer settings” and adjust the value of the tilt and roll axis angle to your actual needs. Firmware Upgrade USB Connect the USB port on the stabilizer and the computer with a USB Type-C cable. 1. Enter the official website of ZHIYUN (https://www.zhiyun-tech.com/en), enter corresponding product page and click [download].
Product Specifications Product Model:CR106 Min. Standard Max. Operation Voltage 9.8V 11.1V 12.6V Operation Current 130mA - 3000mA Charging Voltage 4.7V 5V 5.
Disclaimer and Warning Thank you for purchasing CRANE-M2. The information contains herein affects your safety and your legal rights and responsibilities. Read this entire document carefully to ensure proper configuration before use. Failure to read and follow the instructions and warnings herein may result in serious injury to you or bystanders, or damage to CRANE-M2 or nearby property.
Disclaimer and Warning Safe Operation Guidelines CAUTION : 1. CRANE-M2 is a high-precision control device. Damage may be caused to CRANE-M2 if it is dropped or subject to external force, and this may result in malfunction. 2. Make sure the rotation of the gimbal axes is not blocked by external force when CRANE-M2 is turned on. 3. CRANE-M2 is not waterproof. Prevent contacts of any kind of liquid or cleaner with CRANE-M2. It is recommended to use dry soft cloth for cleaning. 4.
Disclaimer and Warning Otherwise, the battery may leak, catch fire or explode. 9. Do not mechanically strike, crush, or throw the battery. Do not place heavy objects on the battery or charger. 10.Electrolytes inside the battery are highly corrosive. In case of accidental contact of any electrolytes with your skin or eyes, rinse immediately with water for at least 15 minutes and seek medical advice as soon as possible. 11.Do not use the battery if it has been involved in a crash or heavy impact. 12.
Disclaimer and Warning to prevent over-discharge of battery which may result in battery damage and permanent failure. Battery Maintenance : 1. Do not over-charge or over-discharge the battery, which will damage the battery. 2. The battery performance will be affected for not being used for a long time. 3. Never use the battery when the temperature is too high or too low. 4. Do not store the battery in any environment with a temperature of over 60° C. Battery Disposal : 1.
Warranty Terms Warranty Period 1. Customers are entitled to replacement or free repair service in case of quality defect(s) 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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