MOZA Mini MX2 Smartphone Gimbal User Manual

June 4, 2024
Moza

MOZA Mini MX2 Smartphone Gimbal

Dear customer

Thank you for purchasing our product. Please read the following instructions carefully before first use and keep this user manual for future reference. Pay particular attention to the safety instructions. If you have any questions or comments about the device, please contact the customer line.

Mini MX 2 Overview

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Note: Please activate MOZA Mini MX2 with MOZA Genie App before the first use. Otherwise, normal working functions may be limited.

Download APP

You can scan the QR code download the “MOZA Genie” directly, or you can search the “MOZA Genie” in the APP store & Google Play to download it. (Scan the QR code below to download the APP)

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  • The customized “MOZA Genie” APP for Mini MX 2 can help you make better use of the various functions of the gimbal.
  • Please routinely check of the latest version of the MOZA Genie app. Make sure you have set to automatic update on your mobile smartphone.

Installation and Unlocking

Follow the steps shown in the pictures below and unlock the gimbal.

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Phone Holder Operation

Power on and install the phone

  • Long press the power button to turn on the stabilizer. The phone holder will open automatically.
  • Place the phone in the centre of the phone holder, the phone holder will clamp automatically when a mobile phone is sensed.

Power off and remove the phone

  • First press the trigger button and hold, while long press the power button, the phone holder will open automatically.
  • Then remove the phone, the phone holder will close, and gimbal will turn off when it no longer senses the phone.

Phone holder operation

  • Press and hold the trigger button and “+” button: The phone holder will open.
  • Press and hold the trigger button and “-“ button: The phone holder will close.

Charging

  • The MOZA Mini MX 2 has a built-in lithium battery. Before first use, fully charge it to condition the battery to ensure smooth operation.
  • When the power indicator starts flashing, the battery level is less than 20 . Please charge it in time.
  • With a universal Type-C port, Mini MX 2 can be charged by both phone charger and power bank.
  • The battery will automatically stop charging when it gets fully charged. The blue indicator light will turn off. Please disconnect the charger.

Battery Lever Indicators

  • The blue indicator light is always on in three bars, and the power is 70%~100%.
  • Two bars of the blue indicator light are always on, the battery level is 40%~70%.
  • The blue indicator light is always on, and the power is 20%~40%.
  • The blue indicator light flashes once, and the battery level is 0%~20%
  • The blue indicator light flashes from top to bottom, and the gimbal is in upgrade mode.
  • The blue indicator lights are on from bottom to top, charging.

Note: The indicator light is off after fully charged when power off, and the indicator light is always on after fully charged when power on.

Connecting to the MOZA Genie App

Refer to the illustration, installing the phone and balancing the gimbal. Long press the function button for 3s to power on the gimbal, turn on the Bluetooth on the phone, launch MOZA Genie App. Click the Bluetooth icon in the main interface of MOZA Genie App to search for connectable devices, select the device with the connection prefix as Mini MX 2. After successful connection, the gimbal will automatically enter the shooting interface.

Mini MX 2 Activation

Enter the APP main interface to select the gimbal to be connected, the activation prompt box will prop up, click Activate. After the activation is completed, the gimbal will work normally. If activation fails, please try to reactivate, if it fails again, please follow the prompts to contact customer service.

Button function (MOZA Genie App Control)

Fn button
  • Long press: on/off Power on and enter standby mode (phone not clipped/unlocked)
  • Single press: shutter, record/stop Wake up (gimbal in standby mode)
  • Double press: switch to video mode/photo mode
  • Triple press: Horizontal and vertical mode switching
Joystick
  • Move upwards: phone camera goes up
  • Move downwards: phone camera goes down
  • Move leftwards: phone camera goes left
  • Move rightwards: phone camera goes right
  • Inception mode: Move leftwards, roll axis rotates counter clockwise. Move rightwards, roll axis rotates clockwise
Zoom +
  • Click and hold: Zoom in
  • Single press: Pan-tilt follow
  • Double click: Automatically zoom in to maximum
Zoom –
  • Press and hold: Zoom out
  • Single press: FPV Mode
  • Double click: Automatically zoom out to minimum
  • Inception Mode: Push the joystick left and right in FPV mode to control the rotation direction
Smart Trigger
  • Click and hold: All Lock Mode
  • Double click and hold: Sport Gear Mode
  • One-Click: Face Tracking and lock in the centre of the shot
  • Double click: Re-centre and exit the current mode
  • Triple Click: Switch between the rear and front-facing camera

Note: Mini MX 2 can control the phone’s original camera to take pictures, record/stop. When working with a native camera, some key functions cannot be used. It is recommended to use it with MOZA Genie App. When the App is connected, the current mode will be displayed on the App.

Firmware upgrade

Turn off the power of the gimbal first, press and hold the ZOOM-button, and click the function button at the same time until the indicator light flashes from top to bottom, at this time the gimbal enters the firmware upgrade mode, then connect to the APP, and click firmware upgrade.

Bluetooth reset

When you cannot search for Mini MX 2 Bluetooth on your phone, please power on the gimbal, hold + button, then press the power button at the same time until the power indicator flashes. The the Bluetooth reset is successful.

Product Specification

Payload 280g
Weight 423g
Gimbal Dimension (LWH mm) Unfolded: 120120265

Folded: 14560180
Supported Phone| Width: 60 ~ 88m
Weight: 143 ~ 280g
Battery Life| 24 h (Reference battery life under test

with gimbal well balanced).

Battery Specs| Working voltage: 7.4 V
Battery capacity: 2000 mAh
Charging Time| 2.5 Hours
 | Pan: 340°
Mechanical Range| Roll: 300°
 | Tilt: 140°

Faq

Why does my gimbal automatically enter sleep mode after a short while of usage?

  1. Make sure you’ve installed your phone, and check whether the mobile phone is well balanced. Serious unbalance will cause motor overload and goes to sleep to protect it.
  2. Please have a check whether the indicator flashes quickly, if it does, it means low battery and the gimbal can not work.

Does the gimbal support fast charging?

  1. Fast charging is not supported, the charging specification is 5V/2A

What can I do if there is a delay in the movement and video in my App?

  1. Check whether the anti-shake function is turned on in the App, if it is, please turn off the anti-shake function.
  2. If the delay still exists after you turned off the anti-shake function, please uninstall the App and download it again. If the problem still exists, please contact our after-sale service.

What should I do if x appears after I opened the App and searched Bluetooth?

  1. Close Bluetooth search box in the MOZA genie app, then re-open the search box and search again the Bluetooth device, try to connect again.

What should I do if the Object Tracking fails?

  1. Please try to select a target of a suitable size in a single background environment. The screen and be clearly visible without any foreground objects.
  2. If it still doesn’t work, please try to upgrade the App and gimbal firmware.

What is Magic Mode?

  1. The Magic Mode in MOZA Genie App provides some cool short clips filming templates, you can easily shoot several clips by following the templates.
  2. The Magic Mode guide you record and filming from three aspects including “camera movement” “transition”, “sound effect” to achieve “one step filming”.
  3. You just need to hold a button to start shooting, the gimbal will automatically move according to the scene’s requirements, and some may provide tips to users on following the camera movement.

What should I do if the indicator light is not on and I can’t turn the gimbal on due to upgrade failure?

  1. When upgrade failure happens, please force your gimbal enter firmware upgrade mode (also called boot mode, hold zoom- button then press fn button) and upgrade firmware again.

How to operate the Inception Mode?

  1. Press Zoom- to switch to FPV Mode
  2. Move the joystick left and right to proceed the operation for Inception Mode.

Warranty Conditions

A new product purchased in the Alza.cz sales network is guaranteed for 2 years. If you need repair or other services during the warranty period, contact the product seller directly, you must provide the original proof of purchase with the date of purchase. The following are considered to be a conflict with the warranty conditions, for which the claimed claim may not be recognized:

  • Using the product for any purpose other than that for which the product is intended or failing to follow the instructions for maintenance, operation, and service of the product.
  • Damage to the product by a natural disaster, the intervention of an unauthorized person or mechanically through the fault of the buyer (e.g., during transport, cleaning by inappropriate means, etc.).
  • Natural wear and aging of consumables or components during use (such as batteries, etc.).
  • Exposure to adverse external influences, such as sunlight and other radiation or electromagnetic fields, fluid intrusion, object intrusion, mains overvoltage, electrostatic discharge voltage (including lightning), faulty supply or input voltage and inappropriate polarity of this voltage, chemical processes such as used power supplies, etc.
  • If anyone has made modifications, modifications, alterations to the design or adaptation to change or extend the functions of the product compared to the purchased design or use of non-original components.

EU Declaration of Conformity

Identification data of the manufacturer’s / importer’s authorized representative:

  • Importer: Alza.cz a.s.
  • Registered office: Jankovcova 1522/53, Holešovice, 170 00 Prague 7
  • CIN: 27082440
Subject of the declaration
  • Title: Stabilizer
  • Model / Type: Mini MX2

The above product has been tested in accordance with the standard(s) used to demonstrate compliance with the essential requirements laid down in the Directive(s):

  • Directive No. 2014/53/EU
  • Directive No. 2011/65/EU as amended 2015/863/EU

WEEE

This product must not be disposed of as normal household waste in accordance with the EU Directive on Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE – 2012/19 / EU). Instead, it shall be returned to the place of purchase or handed over to a public collection point for the recyclable waste. By ensuring this product is disposed of correctly, you will help prevent potential negative consequences for the environment and human health, which could otherwise be caused by inappropriate waste handling of this product. Contact your local authority or the nearest collection point for further details. Improper disposal of this type of waste may result in fines in accordance with national regulations.

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