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Firmware Upgrade

Micro USB Port

Calibration Method

1.  Connect the stabilizer to your computer using the Micro USB cable for firmware upgrade and on-line 

calibration.

2.  Connect the stabilizer to a power source for direct charging. The stabilizer can operate while charging.

Connect the stabilizer to your computer using the 
Micro USB cable for firmware upgrade and on-
line calibration. Calibration can also be operated 
through mobile APP.

Visit ZHIYUN's official website:  
www.zhiyun-tech.com.
Click to open the "Downloads" page, and find the 
Firmware Upgrade Tutorial package.
Download the driver, calibration tool and latest 
firmware corresponding to your stabilizer.
Upgrade firmware following the instructions 
indicated in the Firmware Upgrade Tutorial.

1.  Visit ZHIYUN's official website: www.zhiyun-tech.com.
2.  Click to open the "Downloads" page, and find ZHIYUN’s Gimbal Tools as well as online calibration tutorial.
3.  Operate calibration on mobile APP by connecting to the smartphone. 

Introducing Connection Ports and Various Operations

USB

Summary of Contents for SMOOTH-Q

Page 1: ...SMOOTH Q User Guide ...

Page 2: ...2 English ...

Page 3: ...3 English Guilin Zhishen Information Technology Co Ltd ...

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Page 5: ...oad and Installation 9 Smartphone Installation 10 Balance Adjustment 11 Start Up 12 Introducing Gimbal Control Modes 14 Introducing Connection Ports and Various Operations 15 APP Operations 16 Initialization and Calibration 19 Product Specifications 20 Warranty Card 21 Contact Card 23 Contents ...

Page 6: ...e product package comes with the following items In case that any item is found missing please contact ZHIYUN or your local selling agent SMOOTH Q 3 Axis Smartphone Stabilizer 1 Storage Bag 1 Micro USB Cable 1 Shoulder Strap 1 ...

Page 7: ... thereof You agree to use this product only for purposes that are proper and in accordance with all terms precautions practices policies and guidelines ZHIYUN has made and may make available ZHIYUNTM accepts no liability for damage 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 ...

Page 8: ...tions for safety operation and maintenance It is essential to read and follow all of the instructions and warnings in the User Guide prior to assembly setup or use in order to operate the product correctly and avoid damage or serious injury Warning Safe Operation Guidelines CAUTION 1 SMOOTH Q is a high precision control device Damage may be caused to SMOOTH Q if it is dropped or subject to externa...

Page 9: ...d batteries Never use or charge if the battery smells or overheats exceeding maximum temperature of 160 F 71 C If your batteries are abnormal contact ZHIYUN or a ZHIYUN authorized dealer for further assistance 6 The battery should be used within the temperature range from 10 C to 50 C Use the battery in environments above 50 C can lead to a fire or explosion Use of battery below 10 C can lead to s...

Page 10: ...an the charger with any liquid containing alcohol or other flammable solvents Disconnect the charger when not in use Battery Storage 1 Keep batteries out of the reach of children and pets 2 Do not leave the battery near heat sources such as a furnace or heater or inside of a vehicle on hot days Never expose the battery in any environment with temperature of over 60 C The ideal storage temperature ...

Page 11: ...connect 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 Battery Disposal If the battery cannot be fully discharged do not leave it in the recycling box ...

Page 12: ...sing please contact ZHIYUN or your local selling agent Mobile Clamp ON OFF Status indicator Power Output Port for charging of smartphone Roll Axis Thumb Screw Micro USB Port MODE 1 4 Threaded Hole Battery Level Indicator Shifter Lever Mobile Clamp Thumb Screw Joystick Payload 75g 200g Horizontal Arm Adjusment Range 15mm 0 6 inch Mounting Clamp Supporting Range 58 85mm 2 3 3 3 inch ...

Page 13: ...le mounted on the stabilizer which guarantees extended working duration both for the stabilizer and the mounted smartphone NOTICE An L shape charging connector is required when the smartphone is mounted horizontally on the mobile clamp Connect the Micro USB Port on the side of SMOOTH Q s handle to a power source via the Micro USB charging cable for direct charging of SMOOTH Q ...

Page 14: ...www ZHIYUN TECH com or by directly scanning the QR code on the left Android 5 0 above or iOS9 0 above required to download Users can download the APP by searching ZY Play in Google Play or APP Store The ZHIYUN APP is subject to regular update try out now to discover more functions APP Download and Installation ...

Page 15: ...lation 1 2 Push and hold open the camera clamp slide the smartphone in as close as possible against the tilt axis motor and clamp on Do not power on the stabilizer before the smartphone is properly mounted Smartphone Installation ...

Page 16: ...el to ensure normal operations Loosen the Mobile Clamp Thumb Screw on the back and rotate the mobile clamp to the desired direction either in horizontal or vertical Tighten the Thumb Screw to ensure normal operations Proper adjustment of gravity center ensures better power saving during operation The stabilizer may still function well when the gravity center is not properly configured however it m...

Page 17: ...PP Micro USB Port Connect the stabilizer with a USB power source using a Micro USB cable for charging Connect the stabilizer with a computer using a Micro USB cable for firmware upgrade and on line calibration Battery Level Indicator Shines BLUE light when the stabilizer is in normal operation the flashing frequency of the BLUE light indicates the current battery level a Quick flash 4 times for ba...

Page 18: ...ode by single pressing on the MODE button Double press the MODE button to enter the Following mode Single press the MODE button under the Following Mode will return to the previous mode Status indicator 1 The yellow light is indicator of switching ON OFF the gimbal Switch on the light quickly flashes for 3s and keeps on for 1s then goes out Switch off the light quickly flashes for 3s and then goes...

Page 19: ...era still and stable Push the joystick up down and left right allows manual control of the tilt axis and pan axis Following Mode The camera pans and tilts following the movement of the stabilizer Push the joystick left right allows manual control of the roll axis Mode switch The stabilizer enters Pan Following Mode by default each time when powered on Switch into Locking Mode by single pressing on...

Page 20: ...perated through mobile APP Visit ZHIYUN s official website www zhiyun tech com Click to open the Downloads page and find the Firmware Upgrade Tutorial package Download the driver calibration tool and latest firmware corresponding to your stabilizer Upgrade firmware following the instructions indicated in the Firmware Upgrade Tutorial 1 Visit ZHIYUN s official website www zhiyun tech com 2 Click to...

Page 21: ... top of the APP screen to search for nearby signals choose your stabilizer to connect Photo Video Switch thru the Stabilizer Single press the Power Shutter button to take a photo Double press the Power Shutter button to start stop video recording Photo Video Control and Settings thru APP 1 Tap the Photo Video icon on the left of ZY Play operation screen to switch between PHOTO and VIDEO shooting A...

Page 22: ...an make precise adjustment by rolling the Handwheel up down a When in photo shooting mode tapping on the right side of the screen will open a menu on which you can select a shooting mode single shot panorama and long exposure b When in video shooting mode tapping allows you to select a recording mode default slow motion time lapse and moving time lapse 2 Tap on the left of ZY Play operation screen...

Page 23: ... to activate Object Tracking function the stabilizer enters Locking Mode automatically when this function is activated 2 After the function is activated drag to draw a box onscreen around the target object will enable auto tracking 3 Tap Exit beside to stop Object Tracking APP Operations ...

Page 24: ...izer 2 Long press the MODE button to enter standby mode 3 Put the stabilizer still on a table surface in random pose wait for about 10 sec and the stabilizer will automatically complete initialization Calibrate the stabilizer when any of the following circumstances occurs 1 Deviation is found in the balancing of the smartphone even after initialization 2 The stabilizer has not been used for a long...

Page 25: ... Models Smartphones with sizes under 6 0 GoPro 3 4 5 Accessories for use with GoPro shall be purchased separately Controllable Tilt Angle 135 185 Controllable Roll Angle 30 30 Controllable Pan Angle 360 Unlimited rotation Payload 75g 200g Charging Time 2 5h Charging Voltage 5V Charging Current 1500mA Power Output Vol 5V Power Output Current 2000mA Any data involved in this manual are the internal ...

Page 26: ...llision 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 purchase please contact a local agent for assistant or you ...

Page 27: ...tion Customer Name Contact No Address Sales Information Sales Date Prod Serial No Dealer Contact No 1 Maintenance Record Service Date Signature of Repairman Cause of Problem Service Result Solved Unsolved Refunded Replaced Warranty Card ...

Page 28: ...te Weibo Facebook Youtube Google Youku Vimeo Wechat Tel 86 773 2320856 Web www zhiyun tech com E mail service zhiyun tech com Address Creative Industrial Park GuiMo Road QiXing District Guilin 541004 Guangxi China Contact Card ...

Page 29: ...tech com This document is subject to change ZHIYUN is a trademark of ZHIYUN Copyright 2017 ZHIYUN All rights reserved This product is confirmed to meet quality standards and permitted for sale after strict inspection Certificate of Quality QC Inspector ...

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