Zhiyun Crane 3 LAB User Manual
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CRANE 3 LAB
User Guide
ZHIYUN-EN-v1.20
Contents
■
Packing List
■
Get to Know CRANE 3 LAB
Get to Know CRANE 3 LAB ··············································· 2
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Interfaces Instruction
Camera Image Transmission and Control Module ··················· 3
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Charging Procedure
Charger and Battery Description ········································· 4
Charging Procedure ························································· 5
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Installation
Tripod Installation ····························································· 6
Battery Installation ···························································· 6
Camera Installation ·························································· 7
Data Cable Connection ····················································· 8
Balance Adjustment ·························································· 10
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How to Use
Buttons Description ·························································· 12
OLED Display Description ·················································· 14
Menu Option Description ··················································· 15
Motor Torque Adjustment ··················································· 16
Control Mode Description ·················································· 17
Manual Angle Lock ··························································· 18
DC 8.0 V Power Outlet Usage ············································ 19
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APP Operations
Instruction of Image Transmission System and ZY Play ··········· 20
Download APP ································································ 20
How to Connect Stabilizer to Smartphone/Tablet ····················21
ZY Play Main Functions ····················································· 21
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Calibration and Firmware Upgrade
When do you need to calibrate the stabilizer? ························ 22
Initialization Method ·························································· 22
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Calibration and Firmware Upgrade
Six-side Calibration ·························································· 23
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Calibration and Firmware Upgrade
■
Calibration and Firmware Upgrade
Motor Fine-tuning ····························································· 25
Stabilizer Firmware Upgrade ·············································· 25
Servo Follow Focus and Servo Zoom/Focus
Controller Firmware Upgrade ·············································· 25
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Product Specifications
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Disclaimer and Warning
Reading Tips ··································································· 27
Warnings ········································································ 27
Safe Operation Guidelines ················································· 28
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Warranty Terms
Warranty Period ······························································· 30
Exceptions ······································································ 30
Warranty Claim Procedure ················································· 30
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Contact Card
Packing List
The product package comes with the following items. In case that any item is
found missing, please contact ZHIYUN or your local selling agent.
CRANE 3 LAB Stabilizer
× 1
HDMI Mini to HDMI Micro
HD HDMI Cable × 1
USB 3.0 to USB Micro
Camera Control Cable × 1
USB 3.0 to USB Mini 8P
+ φ2.5mm plug
Camera Control Cable × 1
18650 Li-Ion Battery
Charger × 1
Storage Case × 1
Tripod × 1 Quick Release Plate × 1
HDMI Mini to HDMI Mini
HD HDMI Cable × 1
USB 3.0 to Multi
Camera Control Cable × 1
Micro USB Cable × 1
Quick Start Guide × 1 USB Cable Storage
USB 3.0 to USB Mini
Camera Control Cable ×1
USB 3.0 to Type-C
Camera Control Cable × 1
18650 Li-Ion Battery × 3
Box × 1
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Get to Know CRANE 3 LAB
Get to Know CRANE 3 LAB
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2
3
4
5
6
7
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1. Quick Release Plate
2. Quick Release Plate Latch
3. Quick Release Plate Thumb Screw
4. Camera Image Transmission
and Control Module (see more on
Page 3 )
5. Pan Axis Latch
6. 1/4" Threaded Hole
7. Power Button
8. Follow Focus Wheel
9. Joystick
10. Tripod
11. Thumb Screw
11
12
14
12. Roll Axis Motor
13. Roll Axis Latch
14. Control Stick (see more on
Page 12 )
15. Tilt Axis Motor
16. Thumb Screw
17. Tilt Axis Latch
18. Thumb Screw
19. Pan Axis Motor
20. Battery Compartment
21. USB Power Outlet
22. Mode Button (see more on
Page 12 )
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Interfaces Instruction
Camera Image Transmission and Control Module
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
No. Interface Function Output Input
1 WiFi Switch
Servo Follow Focus
2
& Servo Zoom/Focus
Controller Interface
Servo Follow Focus
3
& Servo Zoom/Focus
Controller Interface
4 DC 8.0V Power Outlet
5 Mini HDMI Interface
Camera Control
6
Interface
7 USB Charging Outlet
The stabilizer does not support direct charge from the USB interface or any
other interfaces above.
Turn on/off the WiFi of the
stabilizer
Connect and control servo
follow focus or servo zoom/
focus controller
Connect and control servo
follow focus or servo zoom/
focus controller
Can be used to charge
cameras such as Canon
5D series (see more on
Page 19 )
Receive HDMI video signals
from the camera
1. Connect and control the
camera via the control cable. For more information
please refer to ZHIYUN
Camera Control Cable
Instruction (see more on
Page 8 )
2. Can be used to charge
mirrorless cameras such as
Sony mirrorless cameras
Can be used to charge
external devices such as
mobile phones
/ /
11V/2A Forbidden
11V/2A Forbidden
8V/2A Forbidden
/ /
5V/1A Forbidden
5V/1A Forbidden
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Charging Procedure
When using CRANE 3 LAB for the first time, please fully charge and activate the
batteries with the dedicated charging device contained in the package to ensure
normal use of the product.
Charger and Battery Description
Charger Specifications
Name: 18650 Li-Ion Battery Charger
Model: ZC-18650-3
Input: 5V ⎓ 2400mA
Output: 4.2V ⎓ 800mA*3
•Shines solid RED light when charging.
•Shines BLUE light when fully charged.
Status Indicator Light
Micro USB Charging Port
1. It is recommended to use original ZHIYUN 2600mAh Li-ion battery with the
CRANE 3 LAB for longer runtime.
2. The ZC-18650-3 battery charger is designed for 18650 Li-ion battery only.
Please do not use it to charge batteries of other models or brands or else
accidents may arise thereby.
1. The stabilizer is equipped with high-energy density batteries, which may
cause fire, economic loss or personal injury when not properly used and
stored. Please read the disclaimer and warning herein as well as the description on the battery label carefully before using the batteries.
2. Please use batteries provided or approved by ZHIYUN only. ZHIYUN will
not take any responsibility for explosion, fire and/or accidents caused by
non-ZHIYUN batteries.
Battery Specifications
Name: 18650 Li-Ion Battery
Model: 18650
Capacity: 2600mAh
Voltage: 3.6V
When the batteries are not in use, please be sure to put them in the
battery slot of the package or in plastic storage cases.
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Charging Procedure
Charging Procedure
1. Insert the batteries into the charger in the right direction (positive/negative end)
accordingly.
2. Connect the charger to the adapter via the Micro USB cable.
3. Plug the adapter into a power outlet to start charging.
Micro USB Cable
Micro USB Cable
1. Micro USB 5V charging ports are on both sides of the charger. Users
are free to charge battery from one side of the charger or both of them.
Charging from both of the charging ports will take less time.
2. Charging the batteries may fail when the power supply is insufficient (for instance, when the current of the adapter is lower than 1000mA). Conditions
may vary depending on the specific chargers used. It is recommended to
use an adapter with higher current capacity;
3. The battery cannot be charged through the USB port on the stabilizer.
1. Please use qualified standard 5V/≥2000mA adapter for battery charging;
charging time depends on the maximum input current of the adapter.
2. This stabilizer comes standard with dedicated high-discharge-rate batteries.
Please use batteries provided or approved by ZHIYUN only.
3. Please make sure the batteries are fully charged. Undercharged battery or
batteries can lead to the failure of the stabilizer.
Adapter
Adapter
Power Outlet
Power Outlet
5
Installation
Tripod Installation
• Mount the tripod to the bottom of the stabilizer, then unfold the tripod on a flat
surface.
Place one tripod leg in parallel with the handle of the stabilizer to achieve
maximum stability (as shown above).
Battery Installation
• Unlock the battery compartment
and remove the battery cover, then
insert 3 18650 batteries in the right
direction (positive/negative end).
• Please put the lifting strap at the
bottom of the battery compartment
for easy lifting of the batteries.
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Installation
Locked for installation Locked for storage
• Each axis of the stabilizer is equipped with a latch. You can use these latches to
lock the axes for convenient installation and storage.
Camera Installation
a. Take out the quick release plate, mount the camera on the quick release plate
then tighten the 1/4" screw at its bottom.
b. Adjust the lens support on the quick release plate to make sure the stability of
the lens.
c. Slide the quick release plate to the stabilizer with three axes locked, then lock
the quick release plate latch.
Before mounting the camera, make sure it is prepared ahead of time. Remove
the lens cap and make sure the camera’s battery and memory card are already inserted.
Lift the quick release plate latch
up if it gets stuck. Adjust the
position of quick release plate
latch to ensure the camera is
neither too tight nor too loose.
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