hohem iSteady M6 3 Axis Smartphone Gimbal with Magnetic Fill Light and AI Vision Sensor User Manual

iSteady M6 3 Axis Smartphone Gimbal with Magnetic Fill Light and AI Vision Sensor
User Manual

iSteady M6 3 Axis Smartphone Gimbal with Magnetic Fill Light and AI

Vision Sensor

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.
www.alza.co.uk/kontakt
+44 (0)203 514 4411
Importer
Alza.cz a.s., Jankovcova 1522/53, Holešovice, 170 00 Praha 7, www.alza.cz

Package Contents

• iSteady M6
• Tripod
• Carrying case
• USB-C charging cable
• USB-C to USB-C cable

Product Introduction

1. Magnetic fill light with AI vision sensor (sold separately)
2. Magnetic alignment
3. Phone clamp
4. ¼”-20 UNC port
5. Roll axis lock pin
6. Pan motor
7. Multifunctional control wheel
8. Buttons for A-B motion
9. Joystick
10. Handle
11. Tripod
12. Tilt motor
13. OLED display| 14. Mode button
15. Zoom lever
16. Shutter button
17. DC output port for phones
18. Roll axis arm
19. USB-C charging port
20. Power button
21. ¼”-20 UNC port
22. Clamp rotation axis
23. Roll axis arm latch
24. Roll motor
25. Pan axis latch
26. Trigger
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Battery and Charging

Please fully charge the iSteady M6 before using it for the first time.
Charging method: To charge the iSteady M6, connect a USB adapter (not included, choose 5V/2A for better results) into the charging port with the provided USB-C charging cable.

Charging display: The battery is fully charged when the battery levels reach the highest point as shown on the OLED display.
Reverse charging (DC output charging for smartphones):

• Android: Charge with the provided USB-C to USB-C cable.
• iOS: Charge with USB-C to Lightning cable (not included).

For smartphone charging when the gimbal is off, please press the power button once to start charging.
Download the Hohem Joy app

http://www.gimbalengine.com:8080/index.php/hohem- joy-us/

Scan the QR code or search for “Hohem Joy” in the App Store or on Google Play.
The Hohem Joy requires iOS 10.0 or later or Android 6.0 or later.
Important notes:

• Mount your mobile phone before powering on the iSteady M6.
• If no mobile phone is detected or the motor is overloaded because the phone is not balanced well, the gimbal will shut down after a warning beep.

Mounting, Balancing and Powering On

Mounting the Phone
Unlock the roll axis and pan axis to ensure movable arms.
Mounting in landscape mode:
Make sure the camera direction is the same as shown in the image on the right and keep the phone clinking to the rubber pads.

Mounting in portrait mode:
Rotate the clamp by 90° to the right as shown in the image on the right and make sure it is in the middle of the mobile phone.

Balancing the Phone
Unlock the roll axis arm latch and push the arm to the left or right until the mobile is steady and almost at level with the ground. Then tighten the latch.
For balancing in the portrait mode, keep the phone balanced centrally in the phone clamp.

Quick Switch to Portrait Mode
Switch to the portrait mode by rotating the handle as shown in the image below and then hold the gimbal like a flashlight.
After switching to portrait mode in this way, the joystick will only allow your camera to move left or right. Note that the gimbal should be held horizontally when in quick portrait mode; it is not available in POV mode.

Powering On & Standby

• Press and hold the power button for three seconds to power on or off the gimbal.
• When powered on:
  o Press once to wake up the gimbal.
  o Press twice to enter the standby mode.

Press the trigger four times to enter the ultra-wide angle shot mode. The roll motor will move in front of the phone screen to offer an unobscured view.

Installing Magnetic AI Vision Sensor

Note: Magnetic AI Vision Sensor is sold separately.

Enabling AI Tracking
Note: Magnetic AI Vision Sensor is sold separately.

• Enable the AI vision sensor by switching it to “on” position.
• Gesture control: Show gestures to the AI vision sensor from the distance between 0,5 to 1,5 metres.
• Gesture the “okay” sign to start the AI tracking (indicator light turns green).
• Wave your hand to stop the AI tracking (indicator light turns red).
• AI tracking for front/rear camera: For front camera tracking, align the magnetic AI vision sensor with the phone screen. Place the vision sensor in the opposite direction for rear camera tracking.

Note: It is completely normal for the magnetic alignment to become hot when the fill light is in use and hence, it is advisable NOT to make a direct contact with the hot alignment, especially the metallic part.
How to make AI vision positioning adjustments?
If the framed subject cannot be centered on the phone screen, or you want to customize the AI vision position to be tracked:

• Make sure the gimbal and AI vision sensors are on.
• Make the “ ” gestures towards the AI vision sensor and the indicator light will quickly blink in green colour.
• Move in front of the screen until you find the preferred position to be tracked.
• Make the “ ” gesture to lock the position and create the ideal composition (the indicator will stop flashing).

How to Use the Gimbal

Features of the Gimbal
Power button
Press and hold for three seconds to power on or off. When powered on, press once to wake up the gimbal, or press twice to enter the standby mode.

M button
Press once to switch between gimbal modes (PF / PTF / L / POV).
Press three times to enter “ICP” Inception mode / 360° infinite spin shot. Press the trigger twice to recenter the gimbal.
Press five times to perform auto-calibration.
Press seven times to remote control pairing.
Press nine times to clear the paired remote control.

Joystick
Push the joystick up and down to control the tilt rotation.
Push the joystick left and right to control the pan rotation.

Trigger
Press the trigger to enter Sport “S” mode.
Press twice to recenter the gimbal.
Press three times to reverse 180° panning rotation.
Double tap and hold the last tap to lock all axes. By releasing the switch enter the previous mode.

Zoom lever
Push the lever up or down to zoom in or zoom out. The gimbal has to be paired with Hohem Joy app in order to use this function.
Shutter button
Half-press: Focus (the gimbal has to be paired with Hohem Joy app in order to use this function)
Press once: Take a photo; start/end video (ensure Bluetooth pairing)
Press twice: Photo/video switch (the gimbal has to be paired with Hohem Joy app in order to use this function)
Press three times: Front/rear camera switch (the gimbal has to be paired with Hohem Joy app in order to use this function)

Multifunctional control wheel
Press twice to focus (only available through the Hohem Joy app) or adjust the angle (+/- 45°).
Press three times to switch between CCT (adjust colour temperature and brightness of cold/warm light) and RGB (control colour and brightness of the RGB light). Press and hold to turn on/off CCT fill light or RGB light (among the four modes above, on/off occurs only in CCT/RGB mode).
Press once to select an option (only available in CCT/RGB mode).

Buttons for A-B motion
For timelapse shooting, long press A/B button to set the start/end point to record the A-B motion timelapse.
Long press A/B button to set A/B as start/end point. A short beep signifies successful setting.
Press A/B button once to quickly return to the A point or B point.
Press A/B button twice to return to the A point or B point from the current point at a constant speed. You will hear a short beep as the movement begins and ends. Default duration is one minute, but this can be changed in the Hohem Joy app.

Description of the Modes

Pan follow (PF)
Tilt and roll axes are both locked, and camera is able to move to left or right smoothly.

Pan and tilt follow (PTF)
Roll axis is locked, and camera is able to move left/right, and tilt up/down.

All lock (L)
Camera stays in its current orientation.

All follow (POV)
Also known as first-person shot. Tilt axis, roll axis and pan axis all follow the movement of the gimbal.

Sport mode (S)
The follow speed of the gimbal increases for capturing quick-moving subjects and any fast-paced action.

Inception (ICP)
360° infinite spinning on pan axis while holding the gimbal horizontally.

Manual Tilt Adjustment
The tilt motor can be rotated by a certain angle by hand. Hold it for two seconds and the camera angle will be fixed at that angle.

OLED Display

| Roll axis rotation
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| Focus control
| Fill light Brightness Colour temperature
| RGB Light brightness Brightness Hue

App Instructions

Connection

• Power on iSteady M6.
• Turn on the Bluetooth on the mobile phone.
• Launch the Hohem Joy app and follow the prompts to connect iSteady M6 device.

Gimbal connection troubleshooting: If the gimbal device cannot be searched or has been paired with another mobile phone, please delete all the Bluetooth information, and try to pair again.
Long press the M button for five seconds while simultaneously pushing up on the Zoom lever. If the Bluetooth symbol on the display changes to “no Bluetooth”, it implies that the paired device has been cleared. If you want to add another device, just repeat the procedures above.

App Features

1. Switch between front camera and rear camera.
2. Smart tracking: Auto face/framed object tracking.
3. Settings: To set parameters for gimbal and camera and to check out available firmware updates.
4. Filters.
5. Gesture control: Gesture peace sign to enable countdown photo/video. Wave at the sensor to stop it.
6. Moment mode: On-tap blockbuster with diverse templates in the Moment mode.
7. Focus/zoom in or out.

Auto Calibration and Firmware Update

Calibration Reasons and How to Calibrate
Auto calibration could reduce drift or slight deviation caused by nearby magnetic interference or human error.
Note: Calibration failure might happen if the gimbal is not placed on a flat surface for calibration (e.g., calibration in a running vehicle).

1. Place the gimbal on a flat surface by means of a tripod.| 2. Double press the trigger to recenter the gimbal.
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3. Press the M button five times to enable the auto calibration and you will hear a beeping sound. Please do not touch the gimbal during calibration.| 4. The second beep indicates that the calibration is completed, and the gimbal will be recentered automatically.

Two short beeps, following the calibration failure, indicate that the gimbal has been in the standby mode. Any button (except the joystick) can wake up the gimbal. Then, follow the steps above to re-calibrate.
Firmware Update
In the Hohem Joy app, you will be prompted if a new firmware update is available. Follow the on-screen instructions in the app to update the firmware.

Specifications

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6-8 hours (when using the AI tracking and fill light at its highest brightness)
Charging time| 3 hours (5V = 2A)
Mechanical range| Pan: 360° infinite rotation
Roll: 335°
Tilt: 335°
Working temperature| -10~45°C
Motor protection| The motor can be protected from damage caused by improper operation by having the gimbal powered off automatically.

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: Gimbal
Model/Type: iSteady M6
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
Prague, 2.5.2023

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.

References

• Alza.sk – rýchly a pohodlný nákup odkiaľkoľvek | alza.sk
• alza.at
• Alza | Alza.co.uk
• alza.de
• alza.hu
• alza.sk

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