hohem iSteady M6 Kit Smart Phone Gimbal User Manual

: June 14, 2024
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iSteady M6 Kit Smart Phone Gimbal

phone mount

01 Product List

02 Get to Know iSteady M6

Magnetic Fill Light with AI
Vision Sensor * Sold separately
Magnetic Alignment
Phone Clamp
1/4″-20 UNC Port
Roll Axis Lock Pin
Pan Motor
Multifunctional Control Wheel
Buttons for A-B Motion
Joystick
Handle
Tripod
Tilt Motor
OLED Display
M (Mode) Button
Zoom Lever
Shutter Button
DC out Port for Phones
Roll Axis Arm
USB-C Charging Port
Power Button
1/4″-20 UNC Port
Clamp Rotation Axis
Roll Axis Arm Latch
Roll Motor
Pan Axis Latch
Trigger

03 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 out charging for smartphones)
Android: Charging with the provided USB-C to USB-C cable.
iOS: Charging 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.

04 Download the App Hohem Joy

Scan the QR code or search “Hohem Joy” in APP Store or Google Play to download.

The app Hohem Joy requires iOS 10.0 or later, Android 6.0 or later.

○ Items marked “*” are optional accessories which are sold separately.
○ 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 beeping.

05 Mounting, Balancing and Powering on

Mounting the Phone

Balancing the Phone

1. Unlock the roll axis arm latch and push the arm to the left or right until the phone is steady and almost at level with the ground. Then tighten the latch.

2. For balancing in the portrait mode, keep the phone balanced centrally in the phone clamp.

Quick Switch to Portrait Mode

Switch to 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

1. Press and hold for 3 seconds – Power on/off
2. When Powered On
Press twice: Enter the standby mode
Press once: Wake up the gimbal
3. Ultra-Wide-Angle Shot
Default mode as shown in the image 1: There’s no obstruction in front of phone screen.
Ultra-wide-angle shot mode as shown in the image 2: Switch to this mode by pressing trigger four times and the roll motor will be in front of phone screen for capturing unobstructed views.

Installing Magnetic AI Vision Sensor * Sold separately

06 How to Enable the AI Tracking

AI vision sensor sold separately

1. Enable the AI vision sensor: Switch to “ON”.
(Indicator light turns red with fill light flashing twice.)

2. Gesture Control: Show gestures to the AI vision sensor from
0.5~1.5m (1.64ft-4.92ft) away.

3. Gesture ” ” to start the AI tracking (Indicator light turns green).
4. Gesture ” ” to stop the AI tracking (Indicator light turns red).
5. 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.

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.

FAQ: How to make AI vision positioning adjustments?
(Customized Composition)

If the framed subject cannot be centered on the phone screen, or you want to customize the AI vision position to be tracked:
1. Make sure the gimbal & AI vision sensors are on.
2. Take the gesture ” ” towards the AI vision sensor and
and the indicator light will quickly blink in green color.
3. Move in front of the screen until you find the preferred position to be tracked.
4. Show the gesture ” “to lock the position and create the ideal composition (the indicator light will stop flashing).

07 How to Use the Gimbal

Power button
Press and hold for 3 seconds: Power on/off

When Powered On
Press twice: Enter the standby mode
Press once: Wake up the gimbal

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

Joystick
Push the joystick up & down: Tilt rotation control
Push the joystick left & right: Pan rotation control

Trigger
Press on: Sport mode “S”
Press twice: Recenter the gimbal
Press three times: Reverse 180° panning rotation
Press four times: Ultra-wide-angle shot mode
Double tap and then hold the last tap: All Lock (Release the switch back to the previous mode)

Zoom lever
Lever up/down: Zoom in/out (T/W)
(Requires to be used with Hohem Joy.)
Shutter button
Half-press: Focus (Requires to be used with Hohem Joy.)
Press once: Take a photo; Start/end video (Please ensure the Bluetooth pairing. )
Press twice: Photo/video switch (Available in the Hohem Joy / Android 10.0 or later, please ensure the Bluetooth pairing.)
Press three times: Front/rear camera switch (Available in the Hohem Joy / Android 10.0 or later, please ensure the Bluetooth pairing.)

Multifunctional control wheel
Press twice: Focus/Roll switch
Focus: Focus control (Only available in the
Hohem Joy.)
Roll rotation: +/-45°
Press three times: CCT/RGB switch
CCT: Adjust color temperature and brightness
of cold/warm light.
RGB: Control color and brightness of RGB light
Press and hold: Turn on/off CCT fill light or RGB light (Among the 4 modes above, “ON”/”OFF” occurs only in CCT/RGB mode.)
Press once: Select option (Only available for CCT/RGB mode.)

Buttons for A-B motion
For timelapse shooting, long-press button A/B to set the start/end point to record the A-B motion timelapse.
Long press button A/B: A/B as start/end point (A short beep signifys successful setting.）
Press button A/B once: Quickly return to the point A/point B.
Press button A/B twice: Return to the point A / point B from the current point at a constant speed. You will hear a short beep as the movement begins or ends. (Duration by default: 1 minute. You can customize duration in the app.)

Modes Description

Pan Follow (PF):
Tilt & roll axis both are locked, and camera is able to move to left or right smoothly.

Pan & Tilt Follow (PTF):
Roll axis is locked, and camera is able to move to 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 2s and the camera angle will be fixed at that angle.

08 OLED Display

current moves

09 How to Use the APP

1. Power on iSteady M6
2. Turn on Bluetooth on the Mobile Phone
3. Launch the app Hohem Joy 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-pressing the M button for five seconds while simultaneously pushing up on the Zoom lever. If the Bluetooth symbol on the display changes to ” ” , it implies that the paired device has been cleared. If you want to add another device, just repeat the procedures above.

APP Features

Switch between front camera and rear camera.
Smart Tracking: Auto face/framed object tracking
Settings: To set parameters for gimbal and camera and to
check out available firmware updates.
Beauty & Filters
Gesture Control: Gesture” ” to enable countdown PHOTO/
VIDEO. Gesture ” ” to stop it.
Moment mode: On-tap blockbuster with diverse templates in
the Moment mode.
Focus/Zoom in or out

For more details on the “Hohem Joy” app features, please visit
the official website of HOHEM (www.hohem.com) and watch
iSteady M6 video tutorials.

10 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.
Calibration failure might happen if the gimbal is not placed on a flat surface for calibration (e.g. calibration in a running vehicle).

Firmware Update

You will be prompted in the app Hohem Joy if a new firmware update is available. Follow the on-screen instructions in the app to update the firmware.

11 Specifications

Weight (Gimbal)
551g (Including battery)

Main Material
High-Performance Composites

Payload
400g

Mobile Width
58mm~98mm

Battery Capacity
2600mAh 7.4V / 19.24Wh

Battery Life
Up to 18 hours (Under ideal conditions with the gimbal fully balanced)
6-8 hours (Use AI tracking and fill light at its highest brightness)
*HOHEM lab test results

Charging Time
3 Hours（5V 2A）

Mechanical Range
Pan: 360° Infinite Rotation
Roll: 335°
Tilt: 335°

Working Temperature
-10~45°C

Motors Protection
The motor can be protected from damage caused by improper operation by having the gimbal powered off automatically.

12 Disclaimer

Thank you for purchasing iSteady M6. By using this product, you hereby signify that you have read this document carefully and that you understand and agree to abide by the terms and conditions herein. You agree that you are solely responsible for your own conduct while using this product, and for any consequences thereof. You agree to use this product only for purposes that are proper and in accordance with all terms, policies and guidelines HOHEM has made and may make available.
HOHEM accepts no liability for damage, injury or any legal responsibility incurred directly or indirectly from the use of this product. Users shall observe safe operation guidelines including, but not limited to, those set forth herein.
HOHEM reserves all rights for final explanation on this instruction and other documents related to iSteady M6. The information is subject to update without notice. Please visit www.hohem.com to obtain the latest product information.

hohem
Hohem Technology Co., Ltd.

Email: service@hohem.com
Website: www.hohem.com
Manufacturer: Hohem Technology Co., Ltd

13 Warranty Terms

1. Customers are entitled to replacement service in case of quality deficits or functional disorder found in the product within 7 days upon the purchase date. But ensure the commodity and package with no damage, and we will offer a brand new replacement after confirming the product’s problem is not related to artificial damage.
2. The warranty service is subject to normal use.
3. The valid warranty period is 12 months counting from the date of selling under normal use. Accessories are excluded from the warranty service.
4. This warranty service DOES NOT cover accidental or artificial damages (including but not limited to) caused by unauthorized modification, disassembly, incorrect use and operation.
5. Please keep and offer the warranty card for claiming the warranty service.

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