ZHIYUN Transmount Video Transmission Transmitter AI User Guide
- June 6, 2024
- ZHIYUN
Table of Contents
- ZHIYUN Transmount Video Transmission Transmitter AI
- Packing list
- Description of indicator lights and buttons
- Charging and Battery
- Installation and Use
- Using on the ZHIYUN CRANE 2$
- Firmware Upgrade
- Product Specifications
- Disclaimer and Warning
- FCC Caution
- Read User Manual Online (PDF format)
- Download This Manual (PDF format)
ZHIYUN Transmount Video Transmission Transmitter AI
Packing list
The product package comes with the following items. If there are any missing items, please contact ZHIYUN or your local distributor.
Please use the HDMI cables provided to achieve better performance. When using a non-ZHIYUN HDMI cable, channels 36 and 40 may not be available.
Getting to know the TransMount Video Transmission Transmitter (Al)
(hereinafter referred to as the “transmitter”)
- Antenna
- Type-C charging/communication port
- Battery indicator lights C9
- Status indicator lights
- Power Button
- Mounting plate slot
- Safety lock
- Type-C camera control port
- HDMI video input port
Description of indicator lights and buttons
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Battery indicator lights
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Displays battery level after powering on.
A steady red light indicates that the battery level is less than 10%
One solid white indicator light indicates that the battery level is at 10-25%. Two solid white indicator lights indicate that the battery level is at 25-50%. Three solid white indicator lights indicate that the battery level is at 50-75%. Four solid white indicator lights indicate that the battery level is at 75-100%. -
When charging, the white lights will light up one by one. The four white lights will stay on after the device is fully charged.
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Status indicator lights
Green light- A steady light indicates that the Wi-Fi is working normally.
- A slow blinking light indicates that the Wi-Fi is not ready.
Blue light
A steady light indicates that you are currently on the 5.2G frequency band.
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Power button
- Long press for three seconds to power the device on or off.
- After powering on, pressing the power button three times consecutively will toggle between the 5.2G and 5.SG frequency bands.
- After powering on, pressing the power button five times consecutively will restore factory settings, reset Wi-Fi information, etc
Charging and Battery
The transmitter uses built-in batteries. Before using it for the first time, please fully charge the transmitter to activate the battery and to ensure smooth use of the product. Charging method: Use the Type-C USB cable provided in the package to connect the adapter (5V/2A, not included with the product) to the Type-C charging/communication port on the transmitter. Charging is complete when the four battery indicator lights remain on.
Q It is recommended to fully charge the device before each use. The device performance will be affected if the battery is too low.
App Download
Scan the QR code on the left (Android 5.0 and above or iOS 9.0 and above) or
search for •zy Play” in your phone’s app store to download the app.
- Users can make better use of the various functions of the transmitter with the dedicated “zy Play” app.
- The app is subject to updates. Please always refer to the latest version.
Installation and Use
Installing and connecting to the ZHIYUN CRANE 2S
- This installation uses the ZHIYUN CRANE 2S as an example. Take out the transmitter mounting plate, two screws and a wrench. Mount the transmitter mounting plate to the bottom of the CRANE 2S’s quick release base (note the direction of the notch), and use the wrench to tighten the screws.
- Place the transmitter with the mounting plate slot facing up, align the transmitter mounting plate, push the transmitter toward the tilt axis motor until it clicks into the safety lock, then rotate the antenna about 230° to complete the installation.
The antenna can only be rotated in one direction, the maximum rotation angle is 270°. Please pay attention to the rotation direction.
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Take out the image transmission control cable (LN-UCUC-A03, Transmitter To stabilizer Only) , and connect the CRANE 2S camera control port to the transmitter’s Typs-C charging/communication port.
This cable is used for communication between the CRANE 2S and the transmitter. After connecting this cable, the CRANE 28 will supply power to the transmitter, which may have a slight effect on the battery life of the CRANE 2S. -
Connect camera and transmitter with corresponding camera control cable and HDMI cable. Choose which camera control cable and HDMI cable to use according camera USB port type and HDMI port type.
- It is recommended that the CRANE 2S and transmitter be shut down and powered off before installing or removing the cable. The actual color of the wire is black. The red color used in the manual is only used for illustrative purposes.
- After installing the equipment, you need to adjust the balance of the CRANE 2S. Refer to the CRANE 2S manual for instructions on how to do balance adjustment.
Using on the ZHIYUN CRANE 2$
- The ZHIYUN CRANE 2S is used as an example hers. Turn on the CRANE 2S, enter the settings menu, select ‘Camera Settings’, and then select “ccs {extension)’. Turn on the transmitter and camera. When the screen on the CRANE 2S displays a connection successful icon [ [µ]and emits a beep sound, you may then control the camera using the CRANE 2S handle.
- Open the “ZY Play” app and select the product page corresponding to CRANE 2S. Tap ‘Connect now’, and select the CRANE 2S with the corresponding Bluetooth name.
- After entering the image transmission interface on the app, click the Wi-Fi icon[no wifi ]. Then, follow the prompts to connect to the transmitter’s Wi-Fi (initial default password: 12345678). Click the image transmission icon[@] to begin image transmission. You can view the real-time image on the camera , and control camera recording and the rotation of the CRANE 2S gimbal through the app.
- when using with WEE BILL 2, the real-time footage of the camera can be viewed directly on the touch screen of WEEBILL 2 and can also achieve SmartFollow. For more details, please visit the official website of ZHIYUN (www.zhiyun-tech.com) to see the user guide of WEEBILL 2.
Installing and connecting to other devices
- This installation takes the camera hot shoe as an example. Take out the transmitter, mounting plate and a 1/4 screw. Mount the 1/4 screw on the transmitter mounting plate and cold shoe mount, and then mount them on the camera hot shoe as a whole (pay attention to the direction of the notch). Then, tighten the 1/4 screw.
- Place the transmitter with the mounting plate slot facing down, align the transmitter mounting plate, push the transmitter until it clicks into the safety lock, then rotate the antenna about 90° to complete the installation.
- Connect camera and transmitter with corresponding camera control cable and HDMI cable. Choose which camera control cable and HDMI cable to use according camera USB port type and HDMI port type.
yvou can use a standard Type-C USB data cable to connect the transmitter’s Type-C charging/communication port to a power bank or power adapter (not included in the package). This data cable is used for power supply. Standard output voltage and current of the power bank or power adapter: 5V 2A.
Using with other devices
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Power on the transmitter and the camera.
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Open the Wi-Fi settings on your mobile phone and connect to the transmitter’s Wi-Fi (initial default password: 12345678). Open the “Z’Y Play’ app, select the product page corresponding to the transmitter, and click ‘Connect Now’.
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After entering the image transmission interface on the app, click the image transmission icon[@] to begin image transmission. You can view the real-time image on the camera, and control camera recording through the app.
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Q G) The Wi-Fi name of the transmitter can be viewed on the transmitter label sticker (USER ID: XXXX).
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Video transmission supports HDMI output to P format cameras, but does not support I format output cameras. Video transmission resolution depends on the camera’s HDMI output. 1080P is recommended.
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During image transmission, the DSLR camera needs to be adjusted
to live view mode before the HDMI signal can be output normally. -
The transmitter only supports simultaneous connection with up to three mobile devices. The first device connected will be able to control the transmitter and camera.
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For examples and details on how to use the control cables, refer to the “TransMount Image Transmission Transmitter 2.0 Camera Compatibility List” on the official website.
Control cable
names
| Type-Clo Micro USB
LN-MBUC-A02
| Type-C to Mini USB
LN-NBUC-A01
| Type-C to Type-C
LN-UCUC-A02
| Type-C to Multi USB
LN-UCUS-A02
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Camera interface type| Micro USB| Mini USB| Type-C| MultiUSB
HDMI
cable
names
| HDMI Mini to HDMI Mini LN-HBHB-A03| HDMIMini to HDMITYPEA LN-HAHB-A04| HDMI
Mini to HDMI Micro LN-HBHC-A03
Camera HDMI port types| MINI HDMI
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| HDMI| MICRO HDMI
Camera brands acd
models
| Nikon Canon
Is
| Panasonic| Sony
□850 □ Mark 1v| SD Mark II| S1H| A7RM3
Firmware Upgrade
Method 1: Upgrade using the carrier’s network.
- Power on the transmitter and connect to the carrier’s network on your mobile phone.
- Open the Wi-Fi settings on your mobile phone and connect to the transmitter’s Wi-Fi (initial default password: 12345678). Open the “LY Play’ app and select the product page corresponding to the transmitter.
- If the “LY Play’ app prompts that the firmware can be upgraded, tap to begin the operation. The transmitter will automatically shut down after the upgrade has successfully completed.
A This method is only available for mobile phones that can still use the carriers’s network to browse the web after the mobile phone Wi-Fi has been connected to the transmitter, such as some iPhones.
Method 2: Upgrade using the router’s Wi-Fi network.
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Power on the transmitter.
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Open the Wi-Fi settings on your mobile phone and connect to the transmitter’s Wi-Fi (initial default password: 12345678). Open the
“ZY Play’ app and select the product page corresponding to the transmitter. When you are prompted to ‘Enter now’, exit the ‘ZY Play’ app. -
Open the Wi-Fi settings on your mobile phone and connect to the router’s Wi-Fi network. Open the ‘ZY Play’ app again. If the ‘ZY Play’ app prompts you to upgrade the firmware, tap to download the upgraded firmware.
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After the download, open the Wi-Fi settings on your mobile phone. Connect to the transmitter’s Wi-Fi and return to the ‘ZY Play’ app. Select the upgrade operation. The transmitter will automatically shut down after the upgrade has completed successfully.
Before upgrading the firmware, please ensure that the transmitter has more than 50% power remaining. Do not exit the app interface or switch the app to the background during the upgrade process. Pay attention to the app prompts.
Product Specifications
| Standard|
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ChargingVollage(lnput)| 5V
Charg,ngCurrent(lnpot)| 2A
Powe, consumpt,on| < 6W
Powerou1putvoltage (Cameracontrolintertace)|
Power ou1po1 curren1
(Camera con1,o1m1ertace)
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lnputresoltJ11on| 1080P/720P/576P/480P
Input frame rate
| 60/59.94/50/30/29.97/25/
24/23.98fps
Outpu t resolution| 1080P/720P/576P/480 P
Outpu t framera1e| 30/25 fps
Charg ing Temperature| 0-45-C
Opera1ing temperature| -10-C-S O’C
Battery Capacit y| 311XlmAh
Operationnme| 3h
Charg,ngTime| 2.5h
Operation Frequency| 5.15GHz-5.25GHz(ForJapan) 5.725GHz-5.825GHz
Effectivelsolr0PIC RadialedPower (EIRP)
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5. 15GHz-5.25GHz <23dbm I CE) 5.725GHz-5.825GHz<14dbm <C E I 5.15GHz•5.25GHz<23dbm ISRACl 5.725GHz-5.825GHz<27dbm (SRRCI
Product dimensions (LxWxH)|
91·66·21.e
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Producl Net wa,gh1|
.. 150g
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Antennarotat1onangle
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Transm,ssiondistance
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Disclaimer and Warning
Thank you for purchasing the TransMount Video Transmission Transmitter (Al). The information contained herein relates to your safety and your legal rights and responsibilities. Read this entire document carefully to ensure proper configuration before use. Failure to read and follow the instructions and warnings herein may result in serious injury to you or bystanders, or damage to the transmitter or other property. ZHIYUN reserves the right of final interpretation for this document and all relevant documents relating to the transmitter, and the right to make changes at any time without notice. This document is subject lo update without notice. Please visit www.zhiyun-tech.com for the latest product information.
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, precautions, practices, policies and guidelines ZHIYUN has made and
may make available
Except for what is mandated by the laws and regulations of the People’s
Republic of China, ZHIYUN accepts no liability for damage, injury or any legal
responsibility incurred directly or indirectly from the use of this product.
Users shall observe safe and lawful practices including, but not limited to,
those set forth herein.
ZHIYLJNT,. and TransMount™ are the trademark of Guilin Zhishen Information Technology Co., Ltd. (hereinafter referred to as “ZHIYUN” or “ZHIYUN TECH”) and its affiliates. All product names or brands referred to hereunder are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders.
Reading Tips
- Legends:
- Hints and Tips
- Important
Scanning the QR code while you are on the carrier’s network may incur data charges, which will be charged by your network carrier. It is recommended to perform the operation while connected to Wi-Fi.
Warnings
The transmitter is a high-precision device. Users should be equipped with
basic hands-on skills and common safety knowledge, and the device should be
used with care. Read the entire transmitter user guide to become familiar with
the features of this product before operating it. Failure to operate the
product correctly can result in damage to the product or personal property, or
cause serious iljury. This product is not intended for use by children. Do not
use the transmitter with incompatible components or in any way that does not
follow the safety guidelines in the product documentation provided by ZHIYUN.
The safety guidelines herein contain ilslructions for safety, operation and
maintenance. it is essential to read and follow all of the instructions and
warnilgs in the user guide prior to assembly, setup or use of the transmitter,
in order to operate the product correctly and avoid damage or serious injury
Safe Operation Guidelines
Note:
- The transmitter is a high-precision control device. Damage may be caused to the transmitter if it is dropped or subject to external force, and this may result in the device malfunctioning.
- The transmitter is not waterproof. Do not let the transmitter come into contact with any kind of liquid, including cleaning liquids. It is recommended to use a dry soft cloth to clean the transmitter.
- Protect the transmitter from dust and sand during use.
Caution: In order to avoid fire, property loss and personal injury, the following safety guidelines must be followed during battery use, charging and storage. Use: Ensure that the battery is fully charged before use.
Charging: The battery will automatically stop charging when it is fully charged. After charging is complete, disconnect the battery from the charger.
Storage:
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If leaving the product unused for over 10 days, discharge the battery to
40%-65% for storage, which can extend the battery life. -
When the battery voltage is too low, the battery will enter low power consumption mode. Charge the battery to exit low power consumption mode.
Maintenance:
- Do not overcharge or over-discharge the battery, or it may cause damage to the batteries.
- Battery performance may be affected if they are not used IOI a long time
- Do not use in environments where the temperature is too high or too low
- Charge and discharge every 3 months or so to keep the battery active.
Disposal:
- Completely discharge the battery before disposing of the battery in designated battery recycling bins. Batteries are hazardous chemical products, and disposing of them in ordinary trash cans is strictly prohibited. For more details, please follow your local laws and regulations on battery recycling and disposal
- Do not dispose of the battery directly in the battery recycling bin if the battery cannot be discharged completely; contact a professional battery recycling company for further processing.
Warranty Period
- Customers are entitled lo a replacement or free repair services for product defect(s} found within 15 days upon receipt of the product.
- The default warranty period for products that are properly used and maintained is one year from the date of receipt. The warranty period may vary due to differences in product parts, and laws and regulations of different countries and regions. For details on the warranty periods in speciiic regions, consult the official ZHIYUN website or the ZHIYUN authorized dealer where the purchase was made.
Warranty Exclusions
- Products subjected to unauthorized repair, misuse, collision, neglect, mishandling, soaking, accident, and unauthorized alteration.
- Products subjected to improper use or whose labels or security tags have been torn off or altered.
- Products with expired warranty.
- Products damaged due to force majeure, such as fire, flood, lightening, etc.
To obtain ZHIYUN warranty service, please follow the steps below
- If the product fails or if any problem occurs after purchasing the product, please contact a local authorized ZHIYUN distributor for assistance. If there is no local authorized ZHIYUN distributor, you may also contact ZHIYUN’s customer service via email at info@zhiyun-tech.com or through ZHIYlJN’s website at www.zhiyun-tech.com.
- Your local distributor or ZHIYUN’s customer service will guide you through the whole service procedure regarding any product issue or problem you may encounter, ZHIYUN reserves the right to reexamine damaged or returned products.
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FCC Caution
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
- This device may not cause harmful interference, and
- this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
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 interterence to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by 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.
NOTE: The manufacturer is not responsible for any radio or TV interference caused by unauthorized modifications to this equipment. Such modifications could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
RF Exposure
The SAR limit of USA (FCC) is 1.6 W/kg averaged over one gram of tissue. Devic
e has also been tested against this SAR limit. his device was tested for
typical body-worn operations with the front face of the dievice kept 5mm from
the body.
To maintain compliance with FCC RF exposure requirements, use accessor ies
that maintain a 5mm separation distance between the user’s body and the
backofthe handset. The use of bait clips, holsters and similar accessories
should notcontain metallic components in its assembly. The use of accessories
that do not satisfy these requirements may not comply with FCC RF exposure
requirements, and should be avoided.
CE Caution
This device is restricted to indoor use where operated in the European
Community using frequency in 5150MHz – 5250MHz to reduce the potential for
interference. The 5150 to 5250 MHz frequency range is restricted to indoor use
only in: AT, BE, BG, CH, CY,CZ, DE, DK, EE, EL, ES, Fl, FR, HR, HU, IE, IS,
IT, LI, LT, LU, LV, MT, NL, NO, PL, PT, RO, SE, SI, SK, TR,
The SAR limit adopted by Europe is 2.0 W/kg averaged over 1 D grams of tissue,
and the highest. SAR value for th is device complies with this limit.
MIC Caution
TELEC statements: In-door use only(Exceptwhen communicating with 5.2GHz high power base stations or relay stations).
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