Feiyu Tech Vimble 2S operation manual

3-Axis Stabilized Handheld Gimbal
for Smartphone
Instructions
EN V 1.0
Catalogue
1. Overview 1
2.1 Charging
2.2 Positioning Lock
2.3 Smartphone Installation
2.4 Balancing
2.5 Power ON / OFF
3. Function Operation
3.1 Function / Modes Introduction
3.2 Joystick
3.3 Function Button Operation
3.4 Shutter Button Operation
3.5 Focus Button Operation
3.6 Trigger Button Operation
3.7 Light Indicator Explanation
3.8 Trigger Button Operation
3.9 Landscape and Portrait Shot Switching
3.10 Gimbal Initialization
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3.11 Smartphone Charging
4. Connect and Use Feiyu ON App
5.1 Download the App
5.2 Connect the App
5.3 Shooting / control interface
5.4 Firmware Upgrade
5. Specifications
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Vimble 2S is a three-axis handheld gimbal suitable for mobile phones with joystick, Bluetooth shutter, position lock, extendable bar, etc. The gimbal can stabilize the smartphone intelligently. The gimbal supports landscape and portrait shooting, which can also control phone shooting. Connect with Feiyu ON App to achieve move functions
Suggestion
Vimble 2S 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 or scan the QR code as below: http://www.feiyu-tech.com/play/
Download the Feiyu ON App
Scan the QR code to download the app, or search for "Feiyu ON" in the App Store or Google Play.
* Requires iOS 9.0 or above, Android 6.0 or above.
App Store
iOS Version Android Version
Google play
1. Overview
Micro USB Port
for Smartphone
Charging
Tilt Axis
Cross Arm
*This product does not include the smartphone
Roll Axis
Vertical Arm
Function Button
1/4 inch Thread Hole
Smartphone Holder
Pan Axis
Micro USB Port
Handle
(Built-in battery)
Wrist Strap Hole
Function Button
ON / OFF
Extendable Bar
Extendable Range 0~183mm
Status Indicator
Joystick
Focus Button
Shutter Button
Tilt Axis Lock
Roll Axis Lock
Accessories
a b
c
Micro to Micro cable
TripodMicro-USB Cable
Wrist Strap
a.
Micro to Lightning cable
b. c.
Micro to Type-C cable
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2. Start to Use
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TIPS
(1) Please fully charge the battery before powering on the gimbal for the first time. (2) If the power is too low, the red light will flash three times every five seconds that
indicating you should charge it immediately. (3) When not in use, power off the gimbal. (4) Unlock the three axis clamp before powering on the gimbal.
2.1. Charging
Connect the USB cable to charge. The indicator light is red when charging, and green when fully charged.
Charge completeCharging
2.2. Positioning Lock
Each of the tilt axis and roll axis has positioning lock for storage purposes.
Be sure to unlock them before using the gimbal.
Unlock
Lock
Stored Status
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2.3 Smartphone Installation
Place smartphone in holder so that the phone is snug against the back of the holder.
It's recommended to remove your smartphone protective case.
Smartphone holder width range : 57-84mm.
2.4 Balancing
If the smartphone tilts to left or right after installed the smartphone, please slide the cross arm to the opposite direction which the smartphone tilts to to balance.
Leftward
Rightward
(Balancing before power on)
Cross arm
Balanced Status
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2.5 Power ON / OFF
Make sure unlock the roll and pan lock before powering on the gimbal.
Power ON
Power OFF
Long press the function button and release it when you hear the tone.
(Green light will change to blue)
Long press the function button and release it when you hear the tone.
(The red light will turn off)
Function Button
3. Function Operation
3.1 Function / Modes Introduction
Pan Mode(Default mode)
The roll and tilt direction are fixed, and the smartphone moves according to the left-right movements of the user's hand.
Lock Mode
The orientation of the smartphone is fixed.
Follow Mode
The roll direction is fixed, and the smartphone moves according to the left-right movements, up-down movements of the user's hand.
Reset
Return to panning mode, three axises return to default position.
Manual Lock
Slide the tilt axis to one position for shooting.
Landscape and Portrait Shot
Assist landscape or portrait shooting.
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Lock the tilt position
Follow and
rotate
Follow and rotate
Pan Mode
Default mode
3.2 Joystick
Lock the pan position
Upward
Move to left Move to right
Downward
Follow and rotate
Follow ModeLock Mode
3.3 Function Button Operation
Function
button
Single tap
Double tap
Triple tap
Quintuple tap
Long press Power ON / OFF
The button's operation function can be modified on App, after connecting
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Feiyu ON App succeeded.
Pan Mode
Lock Mode
Follow Mode
All Follow Mode
Gimbal Initialization
( Single click the function button to wake up )
Function
(Click once)
(Click again)
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3.4 Shutter Button Operation
The gimbal can control the photography after only Bluetooth is connected with smartphone.
Connect Smartphone
Bluetooth connection
(1)Power on the gimbal, open smartphone bluetooth. (2)Choose below Bluetooth connection way:
a. Choose Vimble 2S Bluetooth to connect like FY_Vimble2S_xx. b. Open Feiyu ON app, logon or register via tips to connect.
(3)After Bluetooth connecting successful, the shutter button is activated.
The green light flashes once while other indicator status
(About every 5 seconds flashes once)
Shutter
Button
Single
click
( Click again to end the recording the video )
Double click
Triple click
Long time
press
We suggest close Feiyu ON App when you control smartphone camera.
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Switch to photo / video mode
Switch front and rear camera
Video recording in shooting mode
( Long press the shutter button again to
Function
Photography
Video
end the recording )
Control the App
Control smartphone
camera
via bluetoothFeiyu ON
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3.5 Focus Button Operation
Focus Button Function
Sliding up-down
Used with Feiyu ON App
Adjust focus
(Adjust field-of-view)
3.6 Trigger Button Operation
Trigger
Button
Long press
Double tap Reset
The button's operation function can be modified on App, after connecting
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Feiyu ON App succeeded.
Enter follow mode
(Release trigger button enter into previous mode)
Function
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3.7 Light Indicator Explanation
The current mode of the stabilizer can be identified by the indicator status.
Indicator Mode / Status
Indicator status
Flashes once
Pan Mode
Blue light
Green light
Red light
Flashes twice
Constant
Keeps flashing
Constant Video
Green light flashed once in 5 seconds
While other indicator status
Flashes three times
Flashes three times
Keeps flashing Gimbal powering off
Follow Mode
Lock Mode / Initialization
Initialization failure / Malfunction
Power onGreen light change to blue
Photo Flashes once
Bluetooth connected
Power off
Low power
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3.8 Trigger Button Operation
Manually move camera to desired position,and hold for half a second, new tilt position is automatically saved.
3.9 Landscape and Portrait Shot Switching
Press buttons to switch
Effected only when tilt axis on right side.
Hold the gimbal horizontally, press and hold the trigger button, and then single tag function button to switch between landscape and portrait mode.
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Single tap the function button
Portrait Mode
Reset to
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Press and hold the trigger button
Rotate the Smartphone Holder to switch
Landscape Mode
Single tap the function button
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Press and hold the trigger button
Switching portrait /landscape mode by manually rotate the smartphone holder left or right.
Portrait Mode
Reset to
Landscape Mode
Please power off the gimbal first.
Payload in portrait mode
Load weight: 100~200g
Load weight: ≤130g
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3.10 Gimbal Initialization
Initialize gimbal when:
Smartphone fails to remain level. Gimbal has no been used for a long period of time. Gimbal is used in extreme temperature variations.
STEP
(1)
Click the function button five times. The motors will stop working. Status indicatorturns solid blue.
Status Indicator
Function Button
(2)
Place the gimbal on a flat, horizontal surface. The gimbal will automatically initialize after a few seconds detecting no movement. The blue light will flash three times to indicate end of initialization.
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(3) After the initialization is successful, click the function button to wake up.
Note: if the initialization is not successful, click the function button to wake up. restart initialization process.
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3.11 Smartphone Charging
Charge the smartphone via cable and choose the corresponding cable according to charging port.
Micro USB Port
Cables
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4. Connect and Use Feiyu ON App
4.1 Download the App
Feiyu ON
Photo/Video
Ultra-wide angle
panorama
Video editing
Timer
photography
Face lockingObject tracking
Free panoramic Filter
Slow motion
Light tracking
photography
Firmware
upgrade
Path time-lapseZooming
Overlapping
images
Beauty
......
Scan the QR code to download the app, or search for "Feiyu ON" in the App Store or Google Play.
* Requires iOS 9.0 or above, Android 6.0 or above.
App Store
iOS Version Android Version
Google play
4.2 Connect the App
Open Feiyu ON app and connect the gimbal via tips.
Format Bluetooth of gimbal: FY_Vimble2S_XX
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4.3 Shooting / control interface
Face/object
Shooting interface
tracking
Back
Album
Switch between
photo/ recording
mode
Choose photo
Shutter
modes
4.4 Firmware Upgrade
Setting - Advanced
settings
Gimbal information
Camera setting
Switch between front and rear camera
Control interface
Remote Control
FY_PocketV_xx
Panning modeLock mode
Upgrade Tutorial
Reset
Virtual Joystick
Upgrade the firmware through the App.
(1) Click the icon (2) Select upgrade type.
(3) Follow the prompts to upgrade the firmware.
Upgrade type introductions:
Keyboard firmware update: Repair / update or
newly add button/touch screen/interaction functions, update more compatibility cameras which can be controlled through WIFI, repair few bugs about camera control through WIFI, and etc.
Bluetooth firmware update: Repair / update or
newly add Bluetooth functions, update more compatibility cameras, and etc.
Firmware Upgrade
Latest version:*** Current version:***
Please read the following notices CAREFULLY:
1. Please KEEP your phone screen ON during upgrade progress.
2. Do NOT leave current App page.
3. The motors will be pow off during upgrade progress, this is normal case.
4. In case of upgrade failure, the gimbal might be unfunctionable, please reboot your gimbal and restart App on your phone, and then perform upgrade agian util successful upgrade.
5. If upgrade success, please forget/unpaired the gimbal with your phone in phone settings page, and reconnect again.
I Known
Start updating
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5. Specifications
118 mm
110.5mm
317mm
Max. Tilting Range 320°
Max. Tilting Range 320°
Max. Panning Range 320°
Operation Time 12 Hours
Weight
Payload
Adapter smartphones
428g
(Not including the smartphone)
210g
(After balanced)
iPhone and Android phones (Width range 57-84mm)
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Disclaimer
Thanks for using Feiyu Gimbal. The information in this document affects your safety and your legal rights and responsibilities. Read the entire document carefully to ensure proper configuration before use, Failure to read and follow instructions and warnings in this document may result in serious injury to yourself or others, or damage to your products or damage to other objects in the vicinity.
By using this product, you hereby signify that you have read this disclaimer and warning 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 applicable laws, rules, and regulations, and all terms, precautions, practices, policies and guideline FeiyuTech has made and may make available. FeiyuTech accepts no liability for damage, injury or any legal responsibility incurred directly or indirectly from the use of product.
FeiyuTech will not provide any service for any product obtained from abnormal channels.
Notice
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Make sure motor spinning is not blocked by external force when gimbal is power on.
2.
Gimbal DO NOT contact water or other liquid if the gimbal is not mark waterproof or splash-proof. Waterproof and splash-proof product DO NOT contact sea water or other corrosive liquid.
3.
DO NOT disassembly the gimbal except marked detachable. It need send to FeiyuTech after-sales or authorized service center to fix it if you accidently disassembly and cause abnormal work. The relevant costs are borne by user.
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Prolonged continuous operation may cause the motor surface temperature to rise, please operate carefully.
5. DO NOT drop or strike batteries. If the battery is abnormal, contact Feiyu After-sales support.
Storage and Maintenance
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Keep the gimbal and battery out of the reach of children and pets.
2.
DO NOT leave the gimbal and battery near heat sources such as a furnace or heater. DO NOT leave the gimbal and battery inside of a vehicle on hot days.
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Please storage the battery in dry environment.
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DO NOT overcharge or overuse the battery, otherwise it will cause damage to the battery core
5. Never use the gimbal and battery when the temperature is too high or too low.
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Due to software and hardware improvements, your actual product might differ from the descriptions and pictures in this user manual. You can get the latest user manual from the official website.
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