REMOVU K1 4K Camera with an Integrated 3-axis Gimbal User Manual

K1
4K Camera with an Integrated 3-axis Gimbal
User Manual

Introduction

REMOVU K1 is a 4K Camera with an integrated 3-axis gimbal. It is lightweight, portable, user-friendly, and affordable. To ensure that everything is in the shot, the K1 has a custom-designed F2.8 wide-angle lens. It shoots sharp 12MP photos and stable video up to 4K. With the built-in 1.5” LCD screen, you can preview and playback recorded videos and photos instantly. The K1 uses a powerful interchangeable smart battery, that provides up to 4 hours of continuous filming on a single charge.

At a Glance

Charging the Battery

⚠ Be sure to fully charge the Smart Battery before using it for the first time.
Connect the K1 battery to a power outlet by using a 5V/2A adaptor and the provided USB cable.
It will take approximately 150 minutes for the battery to be fully charged. Refer to the “Status LED Indicator Descriptions” section below for more information about the Status LED Indicator blinking patterns.
Charging Time: 150 minutes (using 5V/2A adaptor)

Status Battery LED Indicator Description

– Turn LED status off while charging: hold the battery level check button for 3 seconds.
– Turn LED status on while charging: press the battery level check button once.

Check the Battery Level

You can check the current battery level at any time by using the level check button on the bottom of the battery.

Insert / Remove Battery into K1

Removing the Battery
Press and hold the lock buttons on both sides of the battery and pull down to remove the battery.

Inserting the Battery
Slide the battery into the bottom of the K1 until it clicks into place.

Battery Specifications

– Read the user manual and Smart Battery Safety Guidelines before use.
The user takes full responsibility for all operations and usage.
– REMOVU recommends using a 5V/2A adaptor for charging.

Unlocking the Gimbal

To unlock the gimbal, gently rotate the roll motor until it can rotate freely.

⚠ Rotate the motor just enough to allow free motion.
The motor may be damaged if rotating is excessive.

Slide the pan axis lock downwards to unlock the pan axis.

Inserting the Micro SD Card (Sold Separately)

1. Locate and open the micro SD card cover on the right side of the K1.
2. As illustrated in the image, insert a micro SD card with the label facing the backside of the K1, then close the cover.
   ⚠ Inserting the memory card in the wrong direction may damage the camera.

Note: Use brand-name memory cards that meet these requirements.

• Micro SDHC or Micro SDXC
• UHS-I U3 rating

For a list of the recommended micro SD cards, refer to page 21.

Removing the Micro SD Card

To remove the card, push the card lightly. The card then unlocks and pops outwards.

Power On and Off

Slide down and hold the power switch to turn the device ON/OFF.
Release the power switch once the device has turned ON/OFF.

Install the REMOVU K1 App

Search for ‘REMOVU’ in the App Store or Google Play to download the app onto your mobile phone.

Connecting to the K1 App

| 1. Power on the K1.
2. Press the ‘Menu’ button on K1.
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| 3. Select ‘Camera Settings’ on the menu.
4. Turn Wi-Fi on.
| 5. Turn on your mobile’s Wi-Fi and connect to the K1 Camera.
(Default password: 12345678)
| 6. Launch the K1 mobile app and tap ‘Connect’.

Controls and Operations

There are buttons on the front of the camera, a joystick, and a trigger button to set or operate various functions.

1| Power Switch| Turn On/Off|
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2| Record Button| Start/Stop Recording| Select Menu
3| Shutter Button| Start/Stop Capturing| Menu Navigation
4| 4-Way Joystick| Control the Cameras Orientation (Up/Down/Left/Right)| Menu Navigation
5| Menu Button| Enter Menu| Back to Menu
6| Trigger| Change Gimbal Modes
–  To change between Pan and Follow mode, tap the trigger once.
–  To re-center, the camera, tap the trigger twice.
–  To activate Selfie/Front Mode, tap the trigger three times.| Select Menu

Key Combination for Camera Quick Setting

Trigger + Recording Button| Change Video Modes (Video/Slow Motion/Time-lapse Video)
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Trigger + Shutter Button| Change Photo Modes (Single/Burst/Time-lapse Photo)
Trigger + Joystick (Right)| Change Orientation (Up/Down)
Trigger + Joystick (Up)| Digital Zoom In
Trigger + Joystick (Down)| Digital Zoom Out

Status LED Indicator Descriptions

Blinks Red five times quickly: The shutter is released
……………..| Solid Red| Camera Error. Check the status of the camera
System Status LED| Description
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| Solid Green| The camera is functioning normally
| Solid Blue| Wi-Fi On
…….| Blinks Green and Blue alternately| Upgrading firmware

Camera Status Screen

List of Key Icons

List of Key Icons

Gimbal Mode

Pan Mode
Tilt and Roll are fixed and the camera is permitted to Pan left or right.

Follow Mode
The camera is permitted to pan left or right and Tilt-up and down, while the Roll is fixed.

Note: Functions such as re-center and selfie/front modes are available in Pan and Follow Mode.

Quick Setting for Gimbal Position

– The gimbal can be manually adjusted by hand.
– Move the gimbal to your desired position and then hold it for 0.5~1.0 seconds to fix the position.
⚠ The gimbal may enter safe mode if it is held in a fixed position for longer than 1 second.

How to use Low Angle

1. With the camera held upright, change the camera to Selfie mode by quickly tapping the trigger three times.
2. Hold the camera down and quickly tap the trigger button two times to center the camera or use the joystick to set the camera in the desired position.
3. Hold down the trigger and push right on the joystick to rotate the LCD screen.

Menu

– To enter the Menu, press the Menu Button.
– To navigate the menu, move the joystick or press the shutter button.
– To enter the highlighted menu item, press the recording button.
– To return to the previous menu or the main screen, press the Menu Button.

Video Settings

Settings for Video, Slow Motion, and Time-lapse can be set.

• Mode: Video, Slow Motion, Time-lapse.

• Resolution: Resolution and frame rate for the video.

• Automatic Low-Light: The camera automatically adjusts the FPS when used in dark or low-light environments.
  The options for this setting are On (Default) and Off. Auto Low-Light is available for frame rates higher than 30FPS.

• Motion Setting: Set a path by selecting two points to create a motion time-lapse or slow-motion video.

Video Resolution & Available Functions

Resolution / FPS| Screen Resolution(Aspect Ratio)| Low Light| Motion Setting| Capture Photo while recording
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4K / 30FPS| 3840×2160 (16:9)| –| ○| –
WQHD / 60FPS| 2560×1440 (16:9)| ○| ○| –
WQHD / 30FPS| 2560×1440 (16:9)| –| ○| 3840×2160
1440P / 60FPS| 1920×1440 (4:3)| ○| ○| 1984×1488
1440P / 30FPS| 1920×1440 (4:3)| –| ○| 4000×3000
1080P / 120FPS| 1920×1080 (16:9)| ○| ○| –
1080P / 60FPS| 1920×1080 (16:9)| ○| ○| 3360×1890
1080P / 30FPS| 1920×1080 (16:9)| –| ○| 3840×2160
960P / 120FPS| 1280×960 (4:3)| ○| ○| –
960P / 60FPS| 1280×960 (4:3)| ○| ○| 1984×1488
720P / 240FPS| 1280×720 (16:9)| ○| ○| –
720P / 120FPS| 1280×720 (16:9)| ○| ○| –
720P / 60FPS| 1280×720 (16:9)| ○| ○| 3360×1890
720P / 30FPS| 1280×720 (16:9)| –| ○| 3840×2160

Slow Motion Video Resolution & Available Functions

Resolution / FPS| Screen Resolution (Aspect Ratio)| Low Light| Motion Setting| Capture Photo while recording
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1080P / 120FPS| 1920×1080 (16:9)| –| ○| –
960P / 120FPS| 1280×960 (4:3)| –| ○| –
720P / 240FPS| 1280×720 (16:9)| –| ○| –
720P / 120FPS| 1280×720 (16:9)| –| ○| –

Time-lapse Video Resolution & Available Functions

Resolution / FPS| Interval| Low Light| Motion Setting| Capture Photo while recording
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4K| 0.5, 1, 2, 5, 10, 30,
60 sec| –| ○| –
WQHD| –| ○| –
1080P| –| ○| –

Motion Setting for Video / Photo

1. Select ‘Motion Setting’ in Video/Photo Setting.

2. Move the joystick left / right to navigate.
   Move the joystick up / down to adjust the recording duration.
   When finished selecting the settings, press the record button to start. Duration (Recording Time): Indicates recording time for the motion lapse.
   Interval: Indicate recording interval set in Time-lapse video/photo.
   Video Length: Indicate playtime according to the duration set (except for the Time-lapse photo)

3. Use the joystick to move the camera and press the trigger button to set point A. Setpoint B in the same way as setting point A.

4. After selecting points, A and B, press the recording button. The camera will move to point A and start recording.
   The camera will then transition to point B based on the specified duration.

5. The recording ends when the camera position reaches point B.

Note: Time Lapse Photo will be added by a firmware update in the near future.

Photo Setting

Setting for Single, Burst, and Time-lapse Photo can be set.

• Mode: Single, Burst, Time-lapse Photo.
•  Frames: Change frames for Burst or Time-lapse photos.
• Night Mode (Night Photo): Control shutter speed manually.
• Self-Timer: Set the self-timer.
•  Motion Setting: Set a path by selecting two points to create a motion time-lapse photo.

Mode| Screen Resolution| Frames| Interval| Night Mode| Self Timer| Motion Setting
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Single| 4000×3000| –| –| Auto / 2 / 5 /10 sec| 3 / 5 / 10 sec| –
Burst| 4000×3000| 3, 5, 10, 30| –| –| 3 / 5 / 10 sec| –
Time Lapse Photo| 4000×3000| –| 0.5, 1, 2, 5, 10, 30sec
/ Frame 1, 2, 5, 30, 60min/ Frame| Auto / 2 / 5 /10 / 20 / 30 sec| –| ○

Note: Time Lapse Photo will be added by a firmware update in the near future.

Advanced Setting

White Balance, ISO Sensor Sensitivity, Exposure Value, and Sharpness can be manually controlled in the advanced setting.

• White Balance: Adjust the color temperature of the video and photos to optimize for cool or warm lighting conditions.

• ISO Sensor Sensitivity: set a range for the camera’s sensitivity to light and image noise.
  In low light, higher ISO values result in brighter images, but with greater image noise.
  Lower values result in darker images with lower image noise.

• Exposure Value: Change the brightness of the videos or photos.

• Sharpness: Control the quality of details captured in video footage or photos.

Playback Video & Photo

1. Press the ‘Menu’ button to enter the menu list and select ‘Playback’ by pressing the Recording Button.
2. In the playlist, use the joystick to select videos and photos.
   | Video
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   | Slow Motion Video
   | Time-lapse Video
   | Photo
   | Burst
   | Time-lapse Photo
3.  Playback Icons

| Play
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Stop
Next
Previous
Fast Forward
Rewind
Speaker Volume
Delete Item
Return to the thumbnails screen

Gimbal Setting

The following gimbal settings can be changed:
Speed
Determines the speed of the gimbal. Options are Slow, Normal or Fast.
Inverted Joystick
Changes the direction of the joystick inversely.
Auto Calibration
Calibrate the K1 when the horizontal axis is unbalanced.
⚠ Perform calibration when K1 is upright on a flat surface.
⚠ When used in abrupt changes of temperature, calibration needs to be performed to balance the gimbal.

Camera Setting

The following Camera settings can be changed:

Wi-Fi

• On / Off: Turn on or off Wi-Fi for connecting to the smartphone app.
• ID & Password: used by a smartphone to connect to the K1.

Display
Change LCD Display setting.

• Screensaver: When there’s no movement detected, the LCD Display automatically turns off. Options are Never, 30 seconds to 3 minutes.
• On-Screen Display: After the set time, LCD icons are hidden. Options are Always on, 5 seconds or OFF.
• Guide: Turns on and off-grid line.

Orientation
Determines the orientation of video or photos.

• Tip: On Preview, quickly change orientation by pressing and holding the joystick while moving the trigger to the right.
  ⚠ Orientation is not supported at 120/240FPS.

Default Mode
Set the default video and photo mode.
Beep
Set beep volume level. Options are 100%, 50% or Off.
Video Format
When a record or playing videos on a TV, the set the speed of the frame Options are NTSC or PAL.
Quick REC
Turn on and off the settings that automatically start recording after the power is on.
Date / Time
Set the date and time on the camera.

• Tip: By connecting K1 to the App, K1’s date and time will be synced with the smartphone.

SD Format
Formats the memory card.
⚠ All the content on the memory card will be deleted.
Reset Camera
Reset all settings except Wi-Fi and date/time.
Information
Displays information about the K1.

Important Messages

Safety Mode

Safety Mode will be activated based on the following circumstances:

1. When turning on the gimbal before unlocking
2. When locking the gimbal while in use
3. When overload occurs on the gimbal

How to Release ‘Safety Mode’:
The gimbal will be restored by selecting the ‘Restore’ menu item.
Note: When safe mode is activated, REMOVU recommends restarting the K1.

Temperature Alert

The Temperature Alert Message appears on the camera status screen when the camera becomes too hot and needs to cool down. Simply let it sit and cool before attempting to use it again. The K1 was designed to identify overheating and shuts down when needed.

External Microphone

The External Microphone Connection icon appears on the camera screen when an external microphone is inserted.

The External Microphone Missing icon appears on the camera screen when an external microphone is detached.

List of the Recommended Micro SD Cards

Firmware Update

⚠ In order for your camera to carry out the utmost performance, its software needs to be updated to the latest version.
To verify the version of the software, select Menu > Camera Settings > Information.

1. Download the latest version of firmware from the REMOVU website.

2. Copy the .bin files to the memory card’s root directory. While K1 is turned off, insert the memory card into the slot.

3. Then turn on the camera. The firmware update process will start.
   • If the update fails, turn off the K1 and restart the process.
   • If the update continues to fail, contact the REMOVU Support Center.

4. To verify if the firmware update was completed successfully, go to Menu > Camera Settings > Information.

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