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DISCLAIMER AND WARNING

DISCLAIMER AND WARNING

13. Do not place the battery cell on a conductive surface (such as a metal desk surface).
14. Prevent use of wires or other metal objects that could cause positive and negative short-circuit to the 
battery.
15. If the battery terminal is dirty, wipe it with a clean, dry cloth. Otherwise it will cause a bad battery 
connection, which may result in energy loss or charging failure.

Battery Charging

1. Do not attach the batteries to a wall outlet or car charger socket directly. Always use a EVO Gimbals 
approved adapter for charging. EVO Gimbals takes no responsibility if the battery is charged using a non-EVO 
Gimbals charger.
2. Do not put the battery and charger near flammable materials or on flammable surfaces (such as carpet or 
wood). Never leave the battery unattended during charging to prevent an accident.
3. Do not charge the battery immediately after use, because the battery temperature may be too high. Do not 
charge the battery until it cools down to normal room temperature. Charging the battery with its temperature 
over 40°C or lower than 15°C may lead to leakage, overheating, or damage.
4. Examine the charger before use, make sure there is no damage to the enclosure, cord, plug, or other parts. 
Never use a damaged charger. Do not clean the charger with any liquid containing alcohol or other flammable 
solvents. Disconnect the charger when not in use.

Battery Storage

1. Keep batteries out ofthe reach of children and pets.
2. Do not leave the battery near heat sources such as a furnace or heater, or inside a vehicle on hot days. 
Never expose the battery in any environment with temperatur over 60°C. The ideal storage temperature is 
22°C-28°C.
3. Store batteries in a dry environment.
4. Do not leave the battery unused for too long after it has been completely discharged to prevent
over-discharge of battery which may result in battery damage and permanent failure.

Battery Maintenance

1. Never use the battery when the temperature is too high or too low.
2. Do not store the battery in any environment with a temperature of over 60°C.

Transportation Notice
1. Discharge the battery power to 5% or lower before carrying the battery on an airline flight. Only discharge 
the battery in a fireproof location, ideally in a dry and open area.
2. Do not store or transport batteries together with metal objects such as eyeglasses, watch, and jewelries, 
etc.
3. Do not transport damaged batteries. When transporting, be sure to discharge the battery to les than 50%.

Battery Disposal
1. Dispose the battery in a specific recycling area only after a complete discharge. Do not throw away the 
battery in regular trash containers. Strictly follow your local regulations regarding the disposal and recycling 
of batteries.

NOTICE:

Battery Use

Make sure the batteries are fully charged before each time of use.

Battery Charging

The battery will stop charging automatically when it is full. Disconnect the batteries from the charger when 
fully charged.

Battery Storage

1. Discharge the battery to 40%-65% if it will NOT be used for over 10 days. This can greatly extend the 
battery life.
2. The battery enters hibernation mode when voltage gets too low. Charge the battery will bring it out of 
hibernation.
3. Remove batteries from the stabilizer when not in use and store them in a specialized container.

Battery Disposal

If the battery cannot be fully discharged, do not leave it in the recycling box, but contact a professional 
battery disposal/recycling agent for further assistance.

Summary of Contents for EVO RAGE3

Page 1: ...20810 Sockeye Pl 200 Bend OR 97701 Support and Sales Questions Tel 866 977 6688 Monday to Friday 9AM to 5PM Pacific Time or email support evogimbals com EVOGimbals com English Manual V1 0 ...

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Page 3: ...rning 2 Get to Know The EVO RAGE3 7 Preparing and Charging the Batteries 8 Installation 10 Balance Adjustment 13 How to Use 16 APP Operations 23 Calibration and Firmware Upgrade 25 Specifications 29 Product Dimensions 30 Warranty 31 My Notes 33 ...

Page 4: ...his product you hereby signify that you have read this document carefully and that you understand and agree to abide by the terms and conditions herein You agree that you are solely responsible for your own conduct while using this product and for any consequences thereof You agree to use this product only for purposes that are proper and in accordance with all terms precautions practices policies...

Page 5: ... 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 he...

Page 6: ... C The ideal storage temperature is 22 C 28 C 3 Store batteries in a dry environment 4 Do not leave the battery unused for too long after it has been completely discharged to prevent over discharge of battery which may result in battery damage and permanent failure Battery Maintenance 1 Never use the battery when the temperature is too high or too low 2 Do not store the battery in any environment ...

Page 7: ... more on page 16 Lens Support Status Indicator Lights Follow Focus Controller Camera Mounting Screw Tilt Axis Motor Horizontal Arm Thumb Screw Thumb Screw Pan Axis Motor Micro USB Port DC 8 0V Power Outlet 1 4 3 8 Threaded Hole Mico USB Port Mico USB Port Charger Battery Description Charger Specifications Name EVO 18650 3 Li ion battery charger Model ZC 18650 3 Input 5V 2400mA Output 4 2V 800mA 3 S...

Page 8: ...e adapter or two adapters charging simultaneously faster 2 The simultaneous charging with two adapters may fail when the power is under charged like when the current of adapter is below 1000mA Adapter with higher current capacity is recommended 3 The USB Port along side the stabilizer does not support charging to batteries 1 Please use qualified standard 5V 22000mA adapter for battery charging Char...

Page 9: ...on of the arrow mark on it EVO Gimbals Control Cable Function Table Camera brand Canon Sony Panasonic Camera model 5D2 5D3 EVO Mini 002 Micro USB to Mini USB Micro USB to Micro USB Micro USB to Multi USB Micro USB to CTIA EVO Micro 002 EVO Multi 002 EVO CTIA 002 EVO Multi 001 GH4 GH5 Sony camera with MULTI interface 5D4 CCI Cable model Camera control cable Photo Video Real Time preview AV TV ISO E...

Page 10: ... times Adjust the Tilt Axis until the camera can stay still with the lens facing up i e the camera stays still and vertical to the ground complete this step by tightening up thumb screw Balance Adjustment on Roll Axis Loosen the thumb screw rotate about 3 times Adjust the Roll Axis until the camera can stay still Complete this step by tightening up thumb screw Hold the horizontal arm on the Tilt A...

Page 11: ...lease 9 7 ON OFF Video Left 5 Right 6 Control Dial 8 1 OLED Display Stabilizer status and camera parameters display see more on page 18 3 ON OFF Video Long press for 3 seconds to power 0n off Single press to start end video recording 5 Left In main screen single press to return to previous option In menu screen single press to return to previous screen 7 Shutter Release Halfway press the button to ...

Page 12: ...on Six side calibration for stabilizer See more on page 25 Angle Fine tunes the motor angle on the tilt roll axis See more on page 27 About Displays software version and stabilizer model information RAGE3 Canon Controlability Table Camera Mode AV TV P M X X X X Photo Video AV TV ISO EV Note For Canon 5D4 the EV can be adjusted by setting ISO to AUTO while the Mode Dial is set to M Canon cameras un...

Page 13: ...ows manual control of the roll axis Motor Power Adjustment The motor force of the stabilizer needs to be adjusted 3 levels to adapt the stabilizer to cameras and lens of different weight for ideal use Camera Control Cable Configuration Please choose the corresponding option to configure your camera control cable 2 Rotate the dial to choose the appropriate motor force 3 levels press right to confirm th...

Page 14: ...R E6 purchased separately Charging 5D3 5D4 camera Powering on 1 Connect the power input end of the connector to the DC 8 0V power outlet then connect the other end to the camera 2 Mount and balance the camera on the RAGE3 gimbal then start up the camera Powering off Power off the camera first then unplug the connector from the RAGE3 gimbal Charging 5D2 camera Powering on 1 Start up the RAGE3 by holdi...

Page 15: ...te App Download Download the EVO Gimbals Remote App from either the Apple App Store or Google Play Control Screen Stabilizer control panel via Bluetooth Calibration Screen Calibration is required when deviations are found in the 3 axes and the leveling of the camera Tap Start Calibration and complete the 6 side calibration procedure following onscreen illustrations Photo Settings Control resolutio...

Page 16: ... of the stabilizer b Stabilizer unused for a long time c Too large temperature difference between operation environments Slight deviation is still found in the tilt or roll angle of the camera in level position after the initialization and six side calibration of the stabilizer Six Side Calibration STEP 1 STEP 2 STEP 3 1 Correctly install the batteries 2 Hold the camera mounting plate with one hand...

Page 17: ... roll axis angle to your actual needs Fine tune the motor through the EVO Gimbal remote App Please refer to APP Operations for more information Connect the stabilizer to the EVO Gimbal Remote App via Bluetooth then enter Gimbal Setting screen and adjust the value of the tilt and roll axis angle to your actual needs Connect the RAGE3 to your computer via Micro USB cable for the firmware upgrade and ...

Page 18: ...Min 9 8V 110mA 10ºC 12h 135º 0 01º 0 05º 500g Standard 11 1V 25ºC 2 5h 1250g 360º 360º Max 12 6V 6000mA 45ºC 18h 185º 0 03º 0 1º 3200g Well balanced with camera mounted Charging current 2400mA Excluding batteries Unlimited rotation Unlimited rotation Notes The max horizontal length from the point of camera gravity to the roll axis is 90mm from the 1 4 threaded hole to tilt axis 90mm and from gravi...

Page 19: ...ite EVOGimbals com Or email EVO Gimbals Customer Support support evogimbals com For an accessory or part not available from your authorized dealer please visit our website Repair Replacement Warranty This Limited Warranty shall apply to any repair replacement part or replacement product for the remainder of the original Limited Warranty period or for ninety 90 days whichever is longer Any parts or...

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