Syrp GU01 User Manual

Micro

Setup Guide

Model: GU01

Genie Micro

An easy-to-use device for controlling your camera

remotely for capturing photos, time-lapses and

video. Connect the Genie Micro to your camera and

wirelessly control it from any iOS or Android device

using the Syrp App.

This Setup Guide will take you through the basics to

get you started using your Genie Micro for the

first time.

A full user manual can be found on the support

section page at www.syrp.co

What’s in the Box

Genie Micro

USB-C to USB-A
Female Cable

USB-C to USB-A Male Cable

Micro Fiber Cloth

Genie Micro Interface

On/ Off Button

Charging Port/
USB Camera Control

Camera Port

Camera Light

Charging Light

Connection Light

Plug the USB cable into a wall

1

charger, laptop or USB port.

The Genie Micro can not
be charged while in use.

2

Plug the USB-C plug into the
Genie Micro charging port.

Charging

Orange light indicates
charging, green indicates
fully charged.

Mount the Genie Micro

Insert the Genie Micro on to the hotshoe of your

1

camera, with the power button facing the back of
the camera.

Shutter Control

Plug the 2.5mm end of your Shutter Link Cable (*sold

1

separately) into the camera port on the Genie Micro.

2

Plug the other end into the remote port on your

camera. Consult your camera manual to find the

correct port.

*

Select a Shutter link cable for
your camera at www.syrp.co

Turn bluetooth ON in the settings menu

1

on your device.

Download and open the Syrp App.

2

Press the power button on the Genie

3

Micro once to turn it on.

(Don’t hold the power button down)

Flashing LED indicates

ready to pair and solid
green indicates paired

Device Connection

App Connection

CONNECTION

CREATE CONTENT

COMMUNITY TUTORIALS

GENIE MICRO

Panning

Tap the

1

icon

2

Select your
Genie Micro

CONNECTION

XXXXX

XXX

Up to date

vX.X

Firmware Update

1

2

Tap the
icon to update

firmware

icon appears
when device has
updated

Learn More

For tutorials on operating the Genie Micro and

navigating the App tap the question mark ? on the

home screen of the App or subscribe to our

YouTube Channel.

youtube.com/syrpey

instagram.com/syrp_

facebook.com/syrp.co

twitter.com/syrp_

[e-mail]

www.syrp.co

Genie Micro Quick Tips

Always set your camera and lens to manual focus (MF), if

set to Auto Focus (AF) the camera can misfire, leading to

missed frames.

Turn image review OFF on your camera. On some cameras
image review can cause missed frames in your time-lapse.

Once you begin a time-lapse or video recording you can
leave the App and disconnect, your move will continue to
run as normal.

Press the power button once to turn the Genie Micro on.

To turn the Genie Micro off, hold the power button for 2
seconds.

Hold the power button down for more than 20 seconds to
force shutdown the device.

Firmware Tips

The App will alert you if a new firmware update is

available. If you have trouble updating the Firmware

try these tips:

Close the App down and restart the App.

Force the device into “factory mode” by holding down the
power button for over 10 seconds untill all 3 LED’s start

flashing. After this, retry updating the device from the App.

Note that the device’s name will have changed to
something similar to “Syrp: XXXXXXXXXXXX”.

For iOS devices, go to Settings > Cellular/Mobile Data.
Then scroll down and turn Wi-Fi Assist Off.

Try updating from a different location or device.

Visit the support section page at www.syrp.co for more
detailed help.