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CRANE 3S

User Guide

ZHIYUN-EN-v1.00

Contents

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Product List

Product List ····················································································1

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Get to Know CRANE 3S

Get to Know CRANE 3S ·································································2

Port Introduction ·············································································3

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Preparing and Charging the Batteries

Charger and Batteries Description ···················································4

Charging Procedure ········································································5

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Installation and Balance Adjustment

Tripod Installation ············································································6

Battery Installation ···········································································6

Camera Installation ·········································································6

Control Cable Connection ·······························································8

Balance Adjustment ········································································10

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How to Use

Buttons Description ········································································12

Motor Torque Adjustment ································································13

Operation Mode Description ···························································13

TransMount 3S EasySling Handle Installation and Detachment ··········16

TransMount CRANE 3S SmartSling Handle Installation and Detachment ···················································································17

Extension Arm Installation and Detachment ······································18

Manual Angle Lock ·········································································20

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APP Operations

Download APP ···············································································21

How to Connect Stabilizer to Smartphone ·······································21

Overview of the Main Functions ·······················································21

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Calibration and Firmware Upgrade

When do you need to calibrate the stabilizer? ··································22

Initialization Method ·········································································22

Six-side Calibration ·········································································22

Motor Fine-tuning ··········································································23

Stabilizer Firmware Update ······························································24

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Product Specifications

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Disclaimer and Warning

Reading Tips ··················································································26

Warnings························································································26

Safe Operation Guidelines ······························································26

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Warranty Terms

Warranty Period ··············································································29

Warranty Exclusions ········································································29

Warranty Claim Procedure ·······························································29

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Contact Card

Product List

The product package comes with the following items. In case any item is found missing, please contact ZHIYUN or your local selling agent.

CRANE 3S Stabilizer x 1 Quick Release Plate x 1 Camera Backing Base x 1 Lens Support Tube x 2

18650 Li-ion Battery x 3 Battery Charger x 1 Tripod x 1

Type-C to Micro USB

Camera Control Cable x 1

USB Type-C Firmware

Update Cable x 1

Wrench x 3 Sling Handle Adapter

❶

CRANE 3S-E Package contains TransMount 3S EasySling Handle.

❷

CRANE 3S Package contains TransMount CRANE 3S SmartSling Handle.

Type-C to Mini USB

Camera Control Cable x 1

1/4-20 Screw x 3

M3 Screw x 6 Quick Start Guide x 1 Storage Case x 1

Base x 1

Type-C to Type-C Camera

Control Cable x 1

TransMount 3S

EasySling Handle x 1

Extension Arm and Rubber

Camera Control Cable x 1

TransMount CRANE 3S

SmartSling Handle x 1

Cover x 1

Type-C to Multi USB

Get to Know CRANE 3S

1. Tilt Axis Thumb Screw

2. Type-C Camera Control Port

3. Quick Release Plate Base Latch

4. Quick Release Plate Safety Lock

5. Quick Release Plate Latch

6. Pan Axis Latch

7. Pan Axis Motor

8. DC-IN Charging Port

9. Follow Focus Wheel

10. Joystick

11. Tilt Axis Motor

12. Tilt Axis Latch

13. Roll Axis Thumb Screw

14. Roll Axis Motor

15. Roll Axis Latch

16. Battery Compartment Cover Switch

17. 3/8” Screw Hole

18. 1/4” Screw Thread with Crown Gear

19. Base Pin

20. Tripod

21.1/4” Extension Screw Hole

22. Extension Arm Mounting Base

23. TransMount CRANE 3S SmartSling Handle Security Lock

24. 1/4” Screw Thread with Crown Gear

25. Power Button & Mode Indicator Lights

26. POV Button

27. Shutter Button

28. Record Button

29. MODE Button

30. Zoom/Focus Motor Port*2

31. Pan Axis Thumb Screw

32. FN Button

33. USB-A Power Output Port

34. Type-C Firmware Update Port

35. Trigger Button

36. 3/8” Screw Hole

Get to Know CRANE 3S

Port Introduction

No. Port Type Function Output Input

1 Type-C Camera Control Port Camera control 5V1A NA

2 Zoom/Focus Motor Port

3 DC-IN Charging Port

4 USB-A Power Output Port External device charging 5V1A NA

5 Type-C Firmware Update Port Firmware update / /

6 Base Pin

TransMount CRANE 3S Servo Zoom

& Focus Motors connection

TransMount PowerPlus Battery Pack

connection

TransMount CRANE 3S SmartSling

Handle connection

8.7V2A NA

/ 9.8-25.2V

5V0.5A NA

Preparing and Charging the Batteries

状态指示灯

When using CRANE 3S 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 Batteries Description

Charger Specifications

Name: 18650 Battery Charger (three slots) Model: CH18650-3B Input: 5V=2400mA Output: 4.2V=800mA*3

● The LED indicator shines solid red when

charging.

● The LED indicators shines solid blue

when fully charged.

Status LED Indicator

① The stabilizer is equipped with batteries of high energy density, which may cause

fire, economic loss or personal injury when improperly stored or handled. 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.

When the batteries are not in use, please make sure to put them in the battery slot of the package or in plastic storage cases (the storage case needs to be purchased separately).

Battery Specifications

Name: 18650 Li-ion Battery Model: IMR 18650 MP Capacity: 2600mAh Voltage: 3.6V

Preparing and Charging the Batteries

USB充电线适配器电源

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 USB Type-C cable.

3. Plug the adapter into a power outlet to start charging.

USB Cable Adapter Power

① Due to the differences of the charger itself, charging the batteries may fail when

the power supply is insufficient (for instance, when the current of the adapter is lower than 500mA). Conditions may vary depending on the specific chargers used. It is recommended to use an adapter with a higher current capacity.

② The battery cannot be charged through the USB port on the stabilizer.

① Please use a 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 three high-discharge-rate ZHIYUN batteries.

Use only ZHIYUN batteries or ZHIYUN-approved batteries.

③ Please make sure the three batteries are fully charged. Undercharged batteries

can cause stabilizer malfunction.

Supply

Installation and Balance Adjustment

安装锁定姿态收纳锁定姿态

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.

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.

Camera Installation

① Each axis of the stabilizer is equipped with a latch. You can use these latches to

lock the axes for convenient installation and storage.

Locked for installation Locked for storage

Installation and Balance Adjustment

② The axis latches on the stabilizer feature three locking stages: unlocked stage, semi-

locked stage, locked stage. Set the latches to unlocked stage when using the stabilizer. During setup, storage and transportation of the stabilizer, users can choose to set the latches to semi-locked stage or locked stage according to their needs. Please set the latches to semi-locked stage before setting them to locked stage to avoid damaging the stabilizer.

Locked stage

锁紧状态锁定状态解锁状态

Semi-locked stage Unlocked stage

1. Mount the camera on the quick release plate and tighten the screws at the bottom.

2. Adjust the lens support on the quick release plate to ensure the stability of the lens. (Please mount the lens support according to the actual camera-lens combo.)

3. Slide the quick release plate to the stabilizer and then lock the quick release plate latch.

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