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Disclaimer and Warning

Thank you for using SMOOTH-X. 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 SMOOTH-X or property. ZHIYUN reserves the right of final explanation for this 

document and all relevant documents relating to SMOOTH-X, and the right to make 

changes at any time without notice. Please visit www.zhiyun-tech.com for the latest 

product information. 
By using this 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 and 

guidelines ZHIYUN has made and may make available.
ZHIYUN

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 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 to, those set forth herein.
ZHIYUN ™ is the trademark of Guilin Zhishen Information Technology Co., Ltd. 

(hereinafter referred to as "ZHIYUN" or "ZHIYUN TECH") and its affiliates. All product 

names or marks referred to hereunder are trademarks or registered trademarks of 

their respective holders. 

Read the ENTIRE User Guide to become familiar with the features of this product 

before operating. Failure to operate the product correctly can result in damage to 

the product or personal property and cause serious injury. This is a sophisticated 

product. It must be operated with caution and common sense and requires some 

basic mechanical ability. Failure to operate this product in a safe and responsible 

manner could result in injury or damage to the product or other property. This 

product is not intended for use by children without direct adult supervision. DO 

NOT use with incompatible components or in any way otherwise as mentioned or 

instructed in the product documents provided by ZHIYUN. The safety guidelines 

herein contain instructions 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.

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Summary of Contents for SMOOTH-X

Page 1: ... Quick Keyword Search Enter the keyword in the search box and hit the search button Quick Jump between Chapters Click the title of a specific chapter on the Contents to jump to it Reading software such as Adobe Reader is needed to support the functions above ...

Page 2: ...SMOOTH X User Guide Z H I Y U N E N v 1 0 0 ...

Page 3: ...o Use Indicator and Control Button Description 8 Operation Mode Description 9 Standby Mode 12 Manual Reposition 12 The Use of APP Download App 13 How to Connect 13 ZY Cami Feature Description 13 Firmware Upgrade Stabilizer Firmware Update 14 Product Specifications Disclaimer and Warning Reading Tip 17 Warning 17 Safe Operation Guidelines 18 Warranty Card ...

Page 4: ...Warranty Period 19 This warranty does not apply to the followings 19 Warranty Claim Procedure 19 Contact Card ...

Page 5: ...g 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 主机x1 USB Type C数据线x1 快速入门x1 SMOOTH X 1 USB Type C Cable 1 Quick Start Guide ...

Page 6: ...e C Charging Firmware Update Port 4 Pan Axis Motor 5 Mode Indicator 6 Stabilizer Joystick 7 M Button 8 Photo Video Button 9 Roll Axis Motor 10 Power Indicator 11 Power Button 12 Tilt Adjustment Joint 13 Extendable Stick 14 Zoom Slider 15 Handle 16 Wrist Strap Hole 17 1 4 Threaded Hole ...

Page 7: ...activate batteries and guarantee the appropriate use of the product Charging method Connect Type C cable provided in the package with adapter 5V 2A not included in the package to the port on the stabilizer vertical arm When the four indicator lights turn into solid white lights when the stabilizer is powered off the charging is completed ...

Page 8: ...4 Installation and Balance Adjustment 1 Rotate the handle 180 counterclockwise 2 To unfold the vertical arm pull out and tilt the pan axis in certain degrees ...

Page 9: ...l arm 180 counterclockwise It can be only rotated in one direction The vertical arm s maximum rotation angle is 180 Please do not exceed the limit to avoid damaging the stabilizer 4 Return the pan axis to the initial position and retrieve the extendable stick ...

Page 10: ...en installing the smartphone please make sure that the smartphone is fixed in the phone clamp firmly Mount the smartphone before powering on the stabilizer The balanced state of the smartphone will affect the stabilizer runtime The stabilizer can work normally if unbalanced but it will consume more battery power and weaken the motor strength The maximum rotation range of the roll axis is 285 and t...

Page 11: ... in lock design in stabilizer s roll axis and pan axis for your convenient storage and transportation when the stabilizer is powered off Rotate the smartphone clamp and pan axis to the lock position to lock them and adjust them to unlock state when in use ...

Page 12: ... The LED indicator blinks green quickly means loading program Zoom Slider Slide up or down the slider to control zoom in ZY Cami Photo Video Button Single press to take a picture in ZY Cami Single press to start finish recording in ZY Cami Double press the button to switch between Photo and Video Mode in ZY Cami Triple press the button to switch between back and front camera in ZY Cami Some smartp...

Page 13: ... The red circle means the motor rotates along with the grip movement The gray circle means the motor is locked and cannot move along with the grip movement Pan Following Mode PF Single press M button to switch to this mode Smartphone pans left right following the movement of the stabilizer handle while roll axis motors are locked Push the joystick up down to control the roll axis manually and push...

Page 14: ...ystick up down to control the roll axis manually and push left right to control the pan axis manually Roll and Pan Following Mode Press the M button four times to switch to this mode Roll axis motor and pan axis motor move following the grip movement in this mode Push the joystick up down to control the roll axis manually and push left right to control the pan axis manually ...

Page 15: ...axis if loosen How to Use Landscape Mode Portrait Mode Default Settings Double Press M Button Double press M button to switch Landscape Mode Portrait Mode Double press M button Extension Mode Hold the stabilizer s grip with one hand and hold the bottom cover of pan axis motor with another hand then pull out or retrieve the grip Landscape Mode Portrait Mode ...

Page 16: ...e roll axis and pan axis to wake up the stabilizer Before restarting the stabilizer make sure the roll axis and pan axis are unlocked The picture below demonstrates the roll axis is rotated to locking status Under Locking Mode the rotation angle of the pan axis can be adjusted manually by moving the pan axis to certain angle and hold for 2 seconds please do not exceed the limit to fix it in the an...

Page 17: ...ion Video and Photo Taking Editor Firmware Update ZY Cami 1 Power on the stabilizer and open the Bluetooth of smartphone 2 Launch ZY Cami and tap the icon in the upper left corner to enter the device list and select the stabilizer to connect The Bluetooth name of the stabilizer can be checked on the side of the phone clamp USER ID XXXX 3 Activation on the app is required for the first time using S...

Page 18: ...by mode 4 Open Zhiyun Gimbal Tools click Open click Firmware Upgrade Click Browse under Path to select the downloaded latest firmware the profile which the suffix is ptz and click Upgrade at the bottom to upgrade firmware When the firmware update finishes the red LED indicator on the stabilizer will turn off automatically Method two Update firmware via ZY Cami Connect the stabilizer and ZY Cami fo...

Page 19: ...gle 120 145 Working Temperature 10 25 45 Charging Temperature 0 25 40 Battery Capacity 1000mAh Operation Time 4h 5 5h Lab Data 1 Charging Time 3h Lab Data 2 Folded Size W D H 65 56 145mm Unfolded Size W D H 57 56 263mm Product Net Weight 246g Valid Payload 200 35g Clamp Range 50mm 90mm Phone Thickness 7 5mm 9 5mm Extendable Stick 0 260mm Bluetooth Low Power Consumption Bluetooth 5 0 EIRP 4dbm Oper...

Page 20: ...attery charger is used in it The charging time varies according to different environment and actual results may be different In addition the lower the temperature of the charging environment the smaller the charging current and the longer the charging time All the data in this guide is gathered from internal experiments of ZHIYUN laboratories Under different scenarios data is different to some ext...

Page 21: ...uct Users shall observe safe and lawful practices including but not limited to those set forth herein ZHIYUN is the trademark of Guilin Zhishen Information Technology Co Ltd hereinafter referred to as ZHIYUN or ZHIYUN TECH and its affiliates All product names or marks referred to hereunder are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders Read the ENTIRE User Guide to become fami...

Page 22: ...heat source stove or heater or put the product inside the car in high temperature weather Never expose the battery in any environment with a temperature of over 60 C The ideal storage temperature is 22 C 28 C 8 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 CAUTION 1 ...

Page 23: ... whose warranty has expired 4 Products damaged due to force majeure such as fire flood lightening etc 1 If failure or any problem occurs to your product after purchase please contact a local agent for assistant or you can always contact ZHIYUN s customer service through email at service zhiyun tech com or website at www zhiyun tech com 2 Your local agent or ZHIYUN s customer service will guide you...

Page 24: ...20 Website Weibo Facebook Zhiyun Support Youtube Google Youku Vimeo Facebook Zhiyun Tech Wechat Instagram Contact Card ...

Page 25: ...xing District Guilin Guangxi China This product is confirmed to meet quality standards and permitted for sale after strict inspection CertificateofQuality QC Inspector Please download the latest version from www zhiyun tech com This document is subject to change without notice ZHIYUNTM is a trademark of ZHISHEN All other trademarks cited herein are the property of their respective owners Copyright ...

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