Feiyutech AK4500 User Manual

3-Axis Stabilized Handheld Gimbal for Camera
Instructions
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Catalogue
1. 4500 Overview 1
2. Start to Use
2.1 Positioning Lock
2.2 Battery Charging
2.3 Battery Installation
2.4 Handle Installation
2.5 Versatile Arm Installation
2.6. Camera Installation
2.7 Gimbal Balance
2.8 Power on / off
3. Download and connect App
4. Function & Operation
4.1 Function / Modes Introduction
4.2 Button Operation Introduction
4.3 USB Ports
4.5 Modes Setting
4.6 Auto-rotation Mode
4.7 Gimbal Initialization
4.8 Manual Lock
4.9 Firmware Upgrade
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5. How to connect Camera with Wi-Fi
6. Accessories Introduction
6.1 Basic Accessories
6.2 Standard Accessories
7. Specifications
Compatible Cameras for Reference
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AK4500 is a professional 3-axis gimbal specially designed by Feiyutech for DSLR and mirrorless cameras, which is compatible with most pupular cameras in the market. It is designed with detachable versatile arm handle, supporting single hand and low angle shooting, and can be mounted on tripod and other accessories.
AK4500 is designed with function buttons and LCD touch screen, which can switch the gimbal working mode, control the rotation and parameters setting with one hand. The camera shutter cable as equipped can be used to directly control the photography, video recording and follow focus on gimbal.
Suggestion
AK4500 includes below information, please read the information before using the gimbal.
1. Quick start guide
2. Online instruction
3. Tutorial
The tutorial videos can be watched at FeiyuTech official website http://www.feiyu-tech.com/play/ or scan the QR code at the right side.
Download Feiyu ON App
Please download Feiyu ON at your smartphone App Store or scan the QR code as below.
* System requirement: iOS 9.0 or above, Android 6.0 or above
iOS Version Android Version
1. 4500 Overview
1/4 inch
Anti-drop
Secondary quick release plate
Touch screen Mode button
column
Quick
release
plate
thread hole
Tilt axis
Fixed plate
Vertical arm lock screw
Function button
Power button Recording button
Tilt axis positioning lock
Sliding arm lock screw
Sliding arm
Screw
Lens supporting frame
Pan axis
Pan axis positioning lock
* This product does not include the camera.
Secondary quick release plate safety
Cross
lock
arm
Cross arm lock screw
Anti- column of quick release plate
Roll axis
Quick release plate safety lock
Roll axis positioning lock
Vertical arm
Versatile
arm
Screw
Capturing button
1/4 inch
Joystick
thread hole
Accessories
Micro USB Cable
X1
18650 Li-ion Battery
X4
Standard Kit Additional Accessories
Panasonic Lumix
Shutter Cable
Versatile Arm
Extension Rod
X1
X1
X1
Shortcut button
Camera Control Cable
USB 2.0 to Micro
(A01)
X1
Tripod
X1
AK Series Brushless follow focus(AKF2)
USB 3.0 to Micro 3.0
(A02)
X1
Charger
X1
USB 2.0 to Mini
X1
Multifunction knob
Handle
(B01)
X1
USB 2.0 to Type C
Multifunctional Bracket
Remote Controller
(C01)
X1
X1
Hyperlink
X1
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2. Start to Use
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TIPS
(1) Please install the camera before power on the gimbal. (2) When the battery is low, please charge the battery. (3) When not in use, turn off the gimbal and then remove the batteries.
2.1 Positioning Lock
Each of the three rotating axis has one positioning lock for convenient lock to balance and storage. Be sure to unlock them before using the gimbal.
Balanced Lock status Stored Lock status
2.2 Battery Charging
Charge the batteries with charger.
*Please fully charge the batteries before power on the gimbal for the first time.
Micro USB
Cable
(not included)
5V / 3A
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2.3 Battery Installation
Remove the tail cap, open the batteries cover, and install the batteries correctly.
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18650 Li-ion Battery x4
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1
Please properly check the
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cathode and anode of batery before put the battery on,the gibmal can't be turned on with wrong battery mounted.
2.4 Handle Installation
Align the handle positioning screw with the corresponding positioning holes under the pan axis machine and then tighten the fixing ring.
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The four positioning screws must be aligned with the corresponding positioning holes and then tighten the fixing ring.
Tight
Alignment
Alignment
Stylus
Positioning hole
Positioning screw
Loose
When installing or removing handle, please keep gimbal in vertical position. Do not move left or right, to prevent the stylus from damage.
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2.5 Versatile Arm Installation
(1)
Install versatile arm as picture shown, tighten the screws at left and right side after aligning it's thread hole with Gimbal handle's one.
(2)
Tighten Hyperlink remote control (comes with standard version of AK4500) to the versatile arm tail. Or you can also tighten tripod at it's tail directly for an option.
Use longer screw to fix the bottom of the remote handle when mounting remote control or other accessories with 1/4 inch threaded hole .
DO NOT turn around
Loose
Loose
Tighten
Tighten
Accessories needed:
remoter control's handle
Place the display and function button of the remote outwards
Tighten the bottom of the handle
Versatile Arm
X1
After installation, you can use versatile arm for low angle shots.
Fixed Screw
X2
Screw
X1
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2.6 Camera Installation
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Make sure the battery and memory card are loaded before installation.
(1) Install the quick release plate to the fixed plate and take out the secondary quick release plate.
Secondary quick
release plate
(2) Tighten the secondary quick release plate to the bottom of the camera.
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Please follow the direction of the icon on the back of the secondary to mount the camera.
(3) Insert the secondary quick release plate tiltly and press down. The secondary quick release plate safety lock automatically locks and be firmly tighten.
Insert the secondary quick release plate
(4) Install the lens support frame to hold the lens firmly.
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2.7 Gimbal Balance
For ideal smooth footage, balance the gimbal is necessary, and the gimbal with perfect balance has longer battery gives longer battery life.
Before balance the gimbal, lock the gimbal with 3 axis positioning lock at first, unlock each axis positioning lock in stages during the balance process.
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TIPS
(1) Before balance the gimbal, the lens cover should be removed from the camera and the memory card needs to be inserted to the camera to complete all the connections to ensure that the camera is ready for shooting.
(2) During balance the gimbal, make sure the camera is power off and the gimbal is turned off.
(3) If add accessories after the balance is completed, need to re-balance.
2.7.1 Balance Adjustment of the Tilting Axis
a. Unlock the tilt axis positioning lock , place the camera lens vertically upwards,
(1)
check the camera's center of gravity. b. Loosen the sliding arm lock screw , slide the sliding arm to balance the camera position. c. Tighten the sliding arm lock screw , if the camera lens can stay vertically upwards that means balanced.
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(2) a. Place the camera lens vertically upwards, check the camera's center of gravity.
b. Unlock the quick release plate safety lock , balance the camera position . c. Tighten the quick release plate safety lock and tilt the camera up or down, if it
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stays stable, it means balanced.
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2.7.2 Balance Adjustment of the Rolling Axis
a. Tighten the tilt axis positioning lock , release the roll axis positioning lock , and
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check the camera tilt state. b. Loosen the cross arm lock screw , slide the cross arm to balance the camera position. c. Tighten the cross arm lock screw and tilt the camera to the left or right, if it stays
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stable, it means balanced.
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2.7.3 Balance Adjustment of the Panning Axis
a. Tighten the pan axis positioning lock , loosen the pan axis positioning lock , keep
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the handle part of the gimbal parallel to the ground and the vertical arm parallel to the ground, and check the camera rotation after the releasing. b. Loosen the vertical arm lock screw , slide the vertical arm to balance the camera position. c. Tighten the vertical arm lock screw to rotate the pan axis to any angle, if it stays stable, it
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means balanced.
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2.8 Power on / off
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Before power on the gimbal, please unlock all the axis positioning lock.
Long press the power button, release it when the display show
Power Button
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3. Download and connect App
Download and Install Feiyu ON App
Please download Feiyu ON at your smartphone app store or scan the QR code below.
* Requires iOS 9.0 or later, Android 6.0 or later.
Feiyu ON
Timer
photography
Face lockingObject tracking
Landscape and
portrait switching
Light tracking
photography
Beauty
Firmware
upgrade
iOS Version Android Version
Photo/Video
Slow motion Filter
Video editing
Connect Feiyu ON App
(1)
Power on the gimbal.
(2)
On smartphone, enable bluetooth and open Feiyu ON App. Login or register,follow instruction and connect to the gimbal.
Once the connection is successful, the gimbal can be controlled on the App, including remote direction, switching mode, setting parameters and etc.
Upgrade
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Gimbal information
Camera information
Remote Control
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Camera Name
Tutorial
Setting
Switch: photo/recording
Horizontal angle control
Path time-lapseZooming
Ultra-wide angle
panorama
Overlapping
images
......
Lock
mode
Panning
mode
Follow
mode
Reset
Virtual Joystick
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