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3-Axis Stabilizing Gimbal
For Smartphone
Hohem Technology Co.,Ltd
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Safety instructions>>
Read the operating instructions carefully and especially
observe the safety information. If you do not follow the safety
instructions and information on proper handling in theses
operating instructions, we assume no liability for any resulting
personal injury or damage to property. Such cases will invalidate
the warranty/guarantee.
• The device is not a toy. Keep it out of the reach of children and
pets.
• Do not leave packaging material lying around carelessly. These
may become dangerous playing material for children.
• Protect the product from extreme temperatures, direct sunlight,
strong jolts, high humidity, moisture, ammable gases, vapours
and solvents.
• Do not place the product under any mechanical stress.
• If it is no longer possible to operate the product safely, take it
out of operation and protect it from any accidental use. Safe
operation can no longer be guaranteed if the product:
» is visibly damaged,
» is no longer working properly,
» has been stored for extended periods in poor ambient
conditions or
» has been subjected to any serious transport-related stresses.
• Please handle the product carefully. Jolts, impacts or a fall even
from a low height can damage the product.
• Also observe the safety and operating instructions of any other
devices which are connected to the product.
• Never leave the product unattended during use.
• Never use the product immediately after it has been brought
from a cold room into a warm one. The condensation generated
could destroy the product. Allow the device to reach room
temperature before connecting and using it. This may take
several hours.
• The housing of the power bank gets warm during use. Ensure
sufcient ventilation. Never cover the product!
• Make sure the cable connected to the power bank does not get
jammed, bent or damaged by sharp edges.
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• Do not use force to connect USB plugs. USB plugs can be
plugged into a USB socket only one way.
• Do not and store the product in environments with strong
electrostatic charges or strong magnetic elds.
• The rechargeable battery is permanently built into the product
and cannot be replaced.
• Never damage the rechargeable battery. Damaging the casing
of the rechargeable battery might cause an explosion or a re!
• Never short-circuit the contacts of the rechargeable battery.
Do not throw the rechargeable battery or the product into re.
There is a danger of re and explosion!
• Charge the rechargeable battery regularly, even if you are not
using the product. Due to the rechargeable battery technology
being used, you do not need to discharge the rechargeable
battery rst.
• Never charge the rechargeable battery of the product
unattended.
• When charging, place the product on a surface that is not heatsensitive. It is normal that a certain amount of heat is generated
during charging.
• Consult a professional if you require assistance with product
operation, safety or connection.
• Maintenance work, adjustments and repairs may be carried out
only by a professional or at a specialist workshop.
• If you have questions which remain unanswered by these
operating instructions, contact our technical support service or
other technical personnel.
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Product Instruction>>
y Product Overview
Rolling
Pitching
Signal Indicator
Light
USB Port
1/4 inch Screw Hole
y Accessories
Standard Accessories
18650 Rechargeable Battery
Micro USB Cable
Counter Weight
Handbag (with tape packed in package)
User Manual
Gimbal Unit
Roll Axis
Pitch Axis
Pan Axis
Joystick
Function Button & On/Off
Status Indicator Light
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Installation Instruction>>
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Install the ‘Hohem Studio’App
Search for “Hohem Studio” in the App Store or Google Play,
and install the app on your mobile phone.
“Hohem Studio” supports iOS 8.0 and Android 4.4 or above.
2
Prepare the battery
Fully charge the battery before using it for the rst time,
the charging time is about 2.5 hours while directly charging
from the wall charger. (a. Charging status: The light quick
splashing. b. Battery fully charged: The light constant on)
Please insert the battery as below shown.
* Charging: Using the standard USB CABLE Connecting to the Gimbal charging
port (or other power sources).
3
Mount the Smartphone
With the Gimbal powered off, loosen the phone holder until the phone is in the
right position. And then release your hand.
NOTE: The phone home button side must be placed closed to the pitch motor and
ensure it is xed tightly in order to avoid the gimbal shaking.
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Balance the Smartphone
Without power on, the gimbal can get self-balance status when you release the
hands.
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Brand Name: Hohem
Website: www.hohem-tech.com
Model Name: Bu 3-Axis Handheld Stabilizing Gimbal
Service Call: +86 (755)86573216
Manufacture: Hohem technology Co.,Ltd
Contact Email: [email protected]
If you have any comments or suggestions about our products, please send
email to us. ank you for your cooperation.
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Firmware Upgrade>>
Please visit the ofcial website http://www.hohem-tech.com, and visit
the SUPPORT to download the USB driver software, the software of
rmware upgrade, the latest rmware and operation manual to upgrade
the rmware.
We provide various kinds of optional accessories for our gimbals. Please
contact us for more information. E mail: [email protected]
Disclaimer>>
y Please install and use the product according to the manual!
y Please use the standard battery charger!
y Please reconrm the gimbal and the smartphone are well installed
before power on!
y Keep the battery away from re and heat source!
y Prohibit any user for any illegal purpose. Users will be responsible for
all behavior of purchasing and using the products.
y For any unknown sources or usage, we will not provide any service.
y If there is any question, please contact the technician of Hohem tech,we
won’t be responsible for any wrong operations by users.
y Hohem tech reserves the right for nal explanation.
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Parameters>>
Handle Size 87.5*13*13 mm
Material Aluminium Alloy
Weight 415 g (Without battery) 1136 g (Whole package)
Folding Size 300mm * 120mm * 25mm
Pitching Angle 320°
Rolling Angle 320°
Panning Angle 360°
Working Voltage 3.2 V~5.0 V
Overload Current Protection 1 A
Battery Life 2600 mAh / 5 hours
Adaption Compatible with iPhone X iPhone 8 plus/ 7Plus/
6s Plus/ 6 Plus, iPhone 8/ 7/6s/ 6, iPhone5s/ 5/ SE
and Android smartphones up to 6.0 inch.
Calibration(Initialization)>>
If the gimbal has the following situations, please calibrate it:
1) The pitch angle is not perpendicular to the horizontal surface,
2) The roll angle is not parallel to the horizontal surface;
3) Under the lock mode, the panning angle drifting.
Calibration Operation Instruction:
Method 1: Off-line Calibration
(1) Power on the gimbal (around 3 seconds), long press the middle button
of the joystick over 6 seconds till the status indicator light is solid.
(2) Lay the gimbal on a static at surface; make sure it has no shaking.
Calibration is nish when the status indicator light is continuously
ashing for 3 times.
(3) Power off the gimbal and restart it, if the calibration is unsuccessful,
you Can repeat step(1)(2) to reinitialize.
Method 2: Online Calibration
Please visit our ofcial website http://www.hohem-tech.com, and visit
the SUPPORT to download the calibration software of and operation
introduction to calibrate the gimbal.
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Controls Instruction>>
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5-Way Joystick
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Function Button
Middle button: Switch the working mode
Single Click: Panning Mode Following
Double Click: Panning and Pitching
Mode Following.
Triple Click: Lock Mode Following
Quartic Click: Vertical Screen Mode/
Long press for 3 seconds:
Zoom in/out by joystick(Single tap to quit)
Long press for 6 seconds:Enter the calibration.
Left/Right: Panning angle adjustment
Up/Down: Pitching angle adjustment/Zoom in
(Quartic click to quit)
or zoom out
Single Click: Take photo
(With “Hohem Studio” App)
Double Click: Start video
(With “Hohem Studio” App)
Long Click: Power on/off
Working Mode Instruction>>
1
Basic Working Modes
Working Mode Instruction
Panning Following
Mode
Pan & Pitch
Following Mode
Lock Mode The phone stays in its current orientation.
Vertical Screen Mode Live streaming mode with vertical placemen.
2
Smart Shooting Modes
“Hohem Studio” App
Face Auto-Tracking Shooting.
Single Click for 180°/360° panorama
*Please refers to the APP guidances to get more features, such as
“Motion Timelapse”, “Single Click for Calibration”and so on.
The phone can move to left or right smoothly along with the
handheld moving. The pitching and rolling directions xed.
The phone can move to left or right and pitch up and down
smoothly along with the handheld moving. The rolling
directions xed.
The panning, pitching and rolling direction are all xed.
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Without the counter
weight: for iPhone 7/6s/6
and similar Android
Phone
If the smartphone tilts
to the left, need add the
counter weight.
(Such as iPhone 7 plus/6s
plus/6 plus and similar
Android Phone).
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Connect to the “Hohem Studio” App
1. Enable the Bluetooth and turn off the portrait orientation lock on the smartphone.
2. Launch the “Hohem Studio” App and then choose the exact model of your device.
3. Power on the gimbal: Long press the function button until the signal indicator light
ashes for twice.(Power off the gimbal: Long press the function button until the
signal indicator light ashes for twice).
4. Connect to the gimbal :Follow the instructions to connect to the gimbal.
If the smartphone tilts
to the right, need move
the phone left suitably.
(Such as iPhone 5/5s
and similar Android
Phone).
Indicator Light Instruction>>
Status Indicator Light
Signal Indicator Light
Constant on: Bluetooth is connected
Flashing: Zoom in/out by joystick
Flashes twice: Power on/off
Turn off: Bluetooth is not connected
Flashes once: Panning mode
Flashes twice: Panning and pitching mode
Flashes for three times: Lock mode
Keeps ashing: Low battery/Charging
Constant on: Charge nished/Calibration
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