Shenzhen Funsnap Technology CAPTURE3 Smartphone Stabilizer User Manual

Shenzhen Funsnap Technology CAPTURE3 Smartphone Stabilizer

Introduction

Introducing Capture
Designed for smartphones, Capture rr, the 3-axis gimbal has by far the best stabilization in the Capb.lre Series. With Capture TI, you can take smoother shots on your smartphone. Stabilization on Capture TT is enhanced with high- precision motors and the arms are made from aerospace-grade aluminum. Besides, the gimbal is highly portable with a foldable design. Capture rr adopts a non- orthogonal structural design to facilitate smooth transition between portrait and landscape modes during filming. Additionally, the live tracking feature also makes live streaming a better experience.

Components

1. Smartphone Clamp
2. Yaw Motor
3. Mode Indicator
4. Joystick
5. Power/Mode Button
6. Shutter Button
7. Charging Port (USB Type-CJ
8. Battery Level Indicator
9. Pilch Motor
10. Roll Motor
11. Trigger Button
12. Lanyard Mount
13. 1/4 Inch Threaded Hole
14. Zoom Slider

Getting Started

Folding/Unfolding
Hold the handle with one hand as shown in the illustration below. Rotate the gimbal arm by 180 degrees in the direction indicated in the diagram. The gimbal is completely unfolded when a click is heard.

To fold the gimbal back. rotate the gimbal arm by 180 degrees in the direction indicated until a click is heard. Adjust the smartphone clamp as necessary. Make sure the stabilizer’s off when you fold or unfold it.

Charging
Charge the Capture TT via the USB Type-C port. The battery level indicator will display
white colored lights.

• Charging time: – 3 hours (with 5V 2A power adapter)
  

• Operating time: -12 hours (tested from ideal lab conditions. for reference only)

Startup Procedure

1. Unfold the capture TT
2. Secure the phone to the clamp. Note: The position of the clamp is around 5mm off to nthe center of the phone to be in balance. Make sure the lens of the phone camera is at the left side of the clamp
3. Press and hold the power button for 3 seconds to boot up

Using The Capture
The capture TT is in Follow Mode (the mode indicator showing green) by default. The camera will follow the pitch and yew movement of the gimbal with smoothness. The user can also control the pitch and yaw smoothly by using the joystick.

Controls And Operations

Operation Modes

Several operation modes are provided to meet different scenarios

Standard
The Capture rr is used in the upright position.

Underslung
The capture II will enter the underslung mode by holding ii upside down. This mode is used for shots with proximity to the ground

Inception
The inception mode is triggered by triple tapping the power button. Move the joystick left and right to control the roll in this mode.

Gimbal Modes

CAPTURE 3 APP MAIN USER INTERFACE

Gesture Control Mode

In this mode, when a scissor gesture has been identified, the camera takes a photo after a 3-second countdown. When a palm gesture has been identified, the camera switches between photo and video mode.

Shooting Modes
Slide to choose different shooting modes.
• Panorama: There are three sub modes – 180″, 320″ and 3X3 modes. In 180″ mode, 3
photos are taken and fused. In 320° mode, 8 photos are taken and fused. In 3X3 mode,

photos are taken and fused.

• Photo: Take a single photo or use a timer for countdown.
• Video: Take a video
• Slow-motion: Shoot 8 times slow-motion videos (limited for Huawei and lphones)
• Timalapse: There are 2 sub modes – static limelapse and waypoint timelapse When in static limelapse mode, select the interval and time length on the top of the screen and press the record icon. In this mode, the use can use object tracking fea’b.lre  track the object while shooting time-lapse videos simultaneously. When in waypoint timelapse mode, besides the interval and time length, the user can also set up to 5 waypoints by using the joystick. The gimbal will move to the pre-selected waypoints in sequence after shooting starts.
• Shutter
• Switch Between Front And Rear Camera
• Album

witch Between Zoom Mode Or Focus Mode
‘Z’ stands for ‘zoom’. In this mode, the slider on the gimbal controls the zoom of the image. ‘F’ stands for ‘focus’. In this mode, the slider on the gimbal controls the focus of the image.

Settings

amera settings: set flashlights, grids and image aspect ratios.

1. Default mode: set the mode the gimbal is on by default. There are Follow and Semi-follow modes.
2.  Joystick sensitivity: Adjust the sensitivity of the joystick. The user can also reverse the up / down and left / right control of the joystick.

App parameters and version information

1. The image resolution for panorama: There has 3 grades-low, medium and high. If the phone is not powerful enough, lower resolution is recommended for better image fusion
2. Calibrating sensors: If the gimbal starts to drift slowly, press this icon to calibrate the sensors. Reboot the gimbal after the calibration.
3. Horizontal adjustment: Calibrate the horizon of the gimbal
4. Live Face tracking: Enable live face tracking while using other streaming apps
5. Firmware upgrade: Press to upgrade the firmware of the gimbal. When there is a blue dot on this icon, firmware upgrade to the latest version is required.
6. The gimbal firmware version number and the app version number.

Gimbal Operation Parameters
Set the parameters of different shooting modes Connecting To Capture 2 App:

1. Install the phone on the Capture TI gimbal. Power up the Capture TI gimbal
2. Turn Bluetooth on the phone and run Capture 2 App. Connect to the device called ‘Capture Pi’.
3. When using Capture 2 App for the first time, the user is required to sign up for an account. Internet connection is needed for this step.
4. After logging in successfully, the user can enter the main interface.

Controlling Original – Canemera

Firmware Upgrade

The firmware of the Capture TT can be upgraded via the Capture 2 App. The upgrade process takes -3 minutes

How to upgrade
Check the battery level and make sure that the battery level is indicating at least 2 lights before the upgrade. After connecting to the Bluetooth, select ‘firmware upgrade’ from the menu at the left side of the app interface to start firmware upgrade. The progress bar indicates the overall progress. During the upgrade, the user should not quit the app or minimize it to the background. After a successful upgrade, the Captur TT will power off automatically. The user needs to power on manually. If the upgrade fails, the user needs to reboot the Capture TT and reopen the Capture 2 App and try again.

Specifications

Disclaimer And Safety Precautions

Thank you for shopping Funsnap Capture rr Stabilizer. Before using Capture TI, please carefully read this manual, the content of which concerns your safety, as well as your legal rights and responsibilities. We strongly  suggest you strictly follow the settings and guidelines in this document. Failure to do so may result in injury to yourself and/or others, damage to your Capture TI and/or other objects in the vicinity. The fact that you use this product is deemed that you have carefully read the user manual, especially the disclaimer and safety instructions, and understand, accept and approve all terms thereof. Funsnap Technology is not responsible for any damages, injuries or legal liabilities caused by you directly or indirectly using this product in discordance with the requirements of the user manual. Users should follow all safety guidelines including but not limited to those set forth in this document. Funsnap Technology reserves the right of final interpretation of the document. All contents are subject to change without further notice. Please visit www.fun-snap.com the for latest product information.

Safety Guidelines

1. Capture 2 Gimbal is Capture 2 Gimbal is not water-resistant.DO NOT allow the product to come into contact with any kind of liquid.DO NOT leave product out in the rain or near a source of moisture.DO NOT drop the product into water.lfthe inside of the battery comes into contact with water, chemical decomposition may occur,potentially resulting in the battery catching on fire.and may even lead to an explosion.
2. Put out any product immediately so as not to cause serious damage.
3. The product should be used in temperatures from O”Cto 40C.DO NOT heat the product.Too high or too low temperature may shorten the service life of the product.
4. Please pay attention to the safety of the product.DO NOT crash.strike or drop the product.DO NOT place heavy objects on the product.
5. Never disassemble the product in any way or the battery may leak.catch fire,or explode.
6. Discharge the battery to 40%-65% if it will NOT be used for long periods of time.DO NOT store the product fully discharged for long periods oftime,otherwise it will over discharge and lead to permanent damage.Discharge every 3 months or so to maintain battery activity.

Warranty Card

• Product Name
• User Name
• Product Serial Number
• Date Of Purchase
• Contact Phone Number

Maintenance Record

The Following Conditions Are Not Covered By The Warranty:

1. Any alterations,disassembly,repairs,or repairs not autorized by the manufacturer.
2. Failure or damage to the product caused by a failure to install,use,maintain or store the product in accordance with the instructions.
3. Failure to provide valid proof of purchase or documents that have been forged or altered.
4. Due to irresistible factors(such as fire,earthquake,flood etc.)causing failure or damage.
5. 0ther failures caused by non-product quality related events
6. ln the event of damaged, obliterated or on recognizable labels, serial numbers, waterproof marks, dissembling proof marks.

FCC Statement

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:

1.  this device may not cause harmful interference, and
2. this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
   Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.

This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined b  turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment. Radiation Exposure Statement

This device complies with RF radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. This transmitter must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.

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