Turbo Ace AllSteady 5 User Manual
ALLSTEADY
-5 GIMBAL
MANUAL
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
I. QUICK START GUIDE
II. BATTERY CHARGER
III. BALANCING YOUR GIMBAL
o Horizontal Tilt
o Vertical Tilt
o Roll Balance
o Pan Balance
IV. GIMBAL BALANCING STAND
V. OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT
VI. BALANCING YOUR GIMBAL
o Your 5 Modes
o Inverted & Sideway Shooting
VII. WIRELESS RECEIVER CONNECTIONS
VIII. SOFTWARE
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TURBO ACE
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ALL STEADY
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AllSteady-5 Diagram & Options:
Match the designated numbers from the picture on page 2 to the list on page 3
1)
Joystick (2-axis) and Module switch (press down to switch modes)
2)
Tool-less Pan-Axis CG Adjustment
3)
Integrated Battery Compartment
4)
Quick Release Camera Top Mount Bracket Adjustment
5)
Main Electronic Compartment with easy access power switch
6)
High Torque Roll-Axis Brushless Motor
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Rubber Grip Handle
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Thank you for purchasing the AllSteady-5 Gimbal
[Before getting started, please follow our balancing guide. We recommend you have your camera and
accessories (i.e. filter, batteries, etc.) mounted before balancing the gimbal. If your lens has an adjustable
zoom, set the zoom to the desired position before balancing.]
FOR YOUR CONSIDERATION
All TurboAce warranties, instructional manuals, or any miscellaneous documentation for the AllSteady-5
must be speculated. TurboAce does their best to resolve any technical errors in order to increase the overall
efficiency of the AllSteady-5.
DISCLAIMER
While the AllSteady- 5 does not require a license to use, please regard this as an advanced cinema product
that must be handled with caution and good judgment. A basic understanding of mechanical functions is
needed in order to operate the AllSteady-5 safely and responsibly. Failure to do so could not only result in
injury of yourself and others, but irreparable damage to your gimbal.
It is essential to read our User Manual to ensure a safe and smooth experience. Please note that this guide
should be viewed “as is” and Turbo Ace will not be held responsible for any contrary interpretation made by
the user that is different from what the manual intended. Turbo Ace reserves the right to adjust the manual
when needed and is not committed to alert any user of such changes.
ALLSTEADY-5 WARRANTY
Turbo Ace offers a limited year warranty where all service and parts support is provided from Turbo Ace’s
warehouse and showroom located in Orange, California.
30 Days Warranty on Parts & Labor
30 Days Phone Support and 90 days free email support
After warranty phone support available at a rate of $1 per minute
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I. Quick Start Guide
WARNING BEFORE USE
1) Remove the gimbal from the box.
2) Make sure power is turned off at the back of the gimbal. The power switch is located at the back of the gimbal
on top of electronic compartment. Pressing the "0" down will power the unit off and "-" to turn it on.
3) Charge the battery by following the instruction on Section II. Insert the battery into the tube and plug in the
battery connector. .
4) Before setting the gimbal on the balancing stand, please follow the balancing stand setup on Section IV.
Balancing stand is an optional item and it can be purchased separately at www.turboace.com
5) All gimbal requires balancing to establish center of gravity. When balance is not obtained, the gimbal will
vibrate during operation. When that happens, please set gimbal on the stand and follow the balancing
procedure on Section III or go to www.turboace.com for tutorial video links.
6) Turn on the gimbal by pressing down the "-" on the power switch. Gimbal must be stationary during
initialization. Please do not allow the gimbal to swing or move it in any way. Wait for about 7 seconds and you
see the motors twitch, initialization then has been completed. You are now ready to use the gimbal.
7) When gimbal is initialized and it is defaulted to mode #4. Please follow Section VII for detail on how each mode
functions and how they can be changed.
8) The AllSteady-5 can be used in right side up or down configuration. Please see Section VIII for detail.
9) Gimbal cannot be moved during initialization. Before turning on the power, please set the gimbal down on the
ground or on the balancing stand and prevent it from moving until the motors are initialized.
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