Manfrotto MVG460 Gimbal 460 Kit User Manual
- June 5, 2024
- Manfrotto
Table of Contents
Manfrotto MVG460 Gimbal 460 Kit
Overview
Professional 3-axis gimbal designed for DSLR and mirrorless cameras, designed with function buttons and LCD touch screen.
Specifications
Specifications|
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Max. Tilting Range| 230°| Operation Time| 12 Hours
Max. Rolling Range| 360°| Weight| About 1656g (Not including the batteries)
Max. Panning Range| 360°| Payload| 4600g (in center of gravity balanced state)
Tilting Speed| 2°/s ~ 75°/s| Adapter Cameras*| Canon, SONY, Panasonic and
others.
Panning Speed| 3°/s ~ 150°/s| |
Accessories
Pro kit accessories
User Guide
Read the detailed manual before using this products.
TIPS
- Please install the camera before powering on the gimbal.
- When the battery is low, please charge the gimbal.
- When not in use, turn off the gimbal and then remove the batteries.
- For quick start, utilising MVG640 basic features follow the steps below.
Battery Installation
Remove the tail cap, open the batteries compartment, and install the batteries
correctly.
Handle Installation
Align the handle positioning screw with the corresponding positioning holes
under the pan axis machine and then tighten the fixing ring. The four
positioning screws must be aligned with the corresponding positioning holes
and then tighten the fixing ring.
Positioning Lock
Each of the three rotating axis has one positioning lock for convenient
positioning and storage purposes. Be sure to unlock them before using the
gimbal.
Camera Installation
Install the quick release plate to the fixed plate and take out the secondary
quick release plate. Fix the secondary quick release plate to the bottom of
the camera.
Insert the secondary quick release plate and press down. The secondary quick re-lease plate safety lock automatically locks and locks the secondary quick release plate safety lock. Install the lens support frame to ensure that the lens holder can hold the lens firmly.
Gimbal Balancing
Before balancing the gimbal, lock the gimbal to the balance lock state at first, unlock each axis positioning lock in stages during the balancing process.
TIPS
- Before balancing the gimbal, the lens cover should be removed from the camera and the memory card needs to be inserted to the camera to complete all the connections to ensure that the camera is ready for shooting.
- During balancing the gimbal, make sure the camera is powered off and the gimbal is turned off.
- If you add accessories after the balancing is completed, Gimbal will need to be re-balanced.
Balance Adjustment of the Tilting Axis
- Unlock the tilt axis positioning lock ①, place the camera lens vertically upwards, determine the camera’s center of gravity.
- oosen the sliding arm lock screw ②, slide the sliding arm ③ to balance the camera position.
- Tighten the sliding arm lock screw ②, if the camera lens can stay vertically upwards that means balanced.
- Place the camera lens vertically upwards, determine the camera’s center of gravity.
- Unlock the quick release plate safety lock ①, balance the camera position.
- Tighten the quick release plate safety lock ① and tilt the camera up or down, if it stays stable, it means balanced.
Balance Adjustment of the Rolling Axis
- Tighten the tilt axis positioning lock ①, release the roll axis positioning lock ②, and observe the camera tilt state.
- Loosen the cross arm lock screw ③, slide the cross arm ④ to balance the camera position.
- Tighten the cross arm lock screw ③ and tilt the camera to the left or right, if it stays stable, it means balanced.
Balance Adjustment of the Panning Axis
- Tighten the pan axis positioning lock ①, loosen the pan axis positioning lock ②, keep the handle part of the gimbal parallel to the ground and the vertical arm parallel to the ground, and observe the camera rotation after the releasing.
- Loosen the vertical arm lock screw ③, slide the vertical arm ④ to balance the camera position.
- Tighten the vertical arm lock screw ③ to rotate the pan axis to any angle, if it stays stable, it means balanced.
Power ON/OFF
Before powering on the gimbal, need to unlock all the axis positioning lock. Long press the power button, release it when the display shows
Connecting App
- Turn on the mobile phone Bluetooth and start the gimbal.
- Open the App, and connect to MVG460 according to the App prompts. After the connection is successful, you can control MVG460 on the App.
Detailed Manual
Download the detailed user manual from official website
manfrotto.com
DISCLAIMER
The information contained in this document is subject to change without
notice. Vitec Imaging Solutions makes no warranty and shall not be liable for
any errors on infor-mation contained in this document. Any changes or
modifications not expressly approved by Vitec Imaging Solutions could void the
user’s authority to operate this equipment.
INFORMATION FOR USERS
In accordance with Article 10 of Directive 2012/19/UE of the 04/07/2012 concerning Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE). The above symbol, also present on equipment, indicates that, at such time as the user should decide to dispose of the equipment, it must NOT be disposed of as unsorted municipal waste, but must be collected separately. The same applies all components of the equipment and any recharge or refill elements that the product may comprise. For information on the waste collection systems suitable for this equipment, contact Vitec Imaging Solutions or any authorised member of the National Registers in EU countries. Household (or similar) waste may be disposed of via standard municipal differentiated waste collection schemes. If you purchase a new version of this model or similar equipment – or if your existing equipment measures less than 25 cm – you may return the items you no longer require to your retailer who will take care of contacting the company or organization handling the proper collection and management of used equipment. Correct separate collection and specific treatment of WEEE are necessary to avoid poten-tial damage to human health and the environment, and favour the recycling and recovery of component materials. Improper or illegal disposal of this product by the user will result in punishments or fines being applied in accordance with national Decrees based on Directive 91/156/EC and 2008/98/EC.
References
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