Easypix GX2 Foldable 3-Axix Gimbal User Manual

Easypix GX2 Foldable 3-Axix Gimbal

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Retaining instructions

Read this manual and its safety instructions before using this product.
Follow all the instructions. This will avoid fire, explosions, electric shocks or other hazards that may result in damage to property and/or severe or fatal injuries.
The product shall only be used by persons who have fully read and understand the contents of this user manual.
Ensure that each person who uses the product has read these warnings and instructions and follows them.
Keep all safety information and instructions for future reference and pass them on to subsequent users of the product.
The manufacturer is not liable for cases of material damage or personal injury caused by incorrect handling or non-compliance with the safety instructions.

Explanation of safety warnings

WARNING: Warning indicates a hazard with a medium level of risk which, if not
avoided, could result in serious injury.
NOTICE: Indicates information considered important, but not hazard- related. 

Product introduction

GX2 Gimbal is a 3-axis motorised gimbal for smartphones and is used when recording video. The GX2 uses electronic sensors to detect judder and shaking and compensates for these movements.
This results in distortion-free high-quality recordings.
The Bluetooth feature in GX2 allows you to connect the gimbal directly to your smartphone for remote operation.
Once folded up, the device can simply be placed in your pocket and taken anywhere.

Intended use

This product is intended for use anywhere videos, photos or selfies are taken and whenever image stability is a critical requirement.

Restrictions

WARNING:
The product is not suitable for children under 3 years because of choking hazard.

• Contains small parts, in order to avoid swallowing, please ensure any use by children is undertaken with adult supervision.
• This product is not suitable for use under water or in wet conditions. Please ensure your gimbal is kept dry at all times.
• Ensure your gimbal is not exposed to extreme temperatures.

Safety instructions

WARNING: This product is only suitable for the purpose described, the
manufacturer is not liable for damage caused by abnormal use.
WARNING: Please read this instruction manual carefully before use.

• Ensure the product is not obstructed during use as this may lead to damage of the internal motor mechanism.
• Please do not disassemble the product as doing so will void the warranty.
• If the motor works continuously for an extended period the motor temperature may increase.
• Please ensure the product is not dropped or obstructed in any way during operation as this may damage the unit or cause it to operate abnormally.
• Please dispose of the waste and residues at the end of the service life of the product according to local laws and regulations.

Operating environment

• Please keep this product away from children and pets.
• Please store the product in a dry environment.
• Do not overcharge or discharge the battery as this may damage the battery cells
• Do not expose the device to abnormally high or low temperatures.
• Store the product cool (at room temperature) in a dry and dust-free location and never expose the product to high temperatures or direct sunlight.
• Protect the product from falls, shock and impact.

Description of the product

1. Smartphone cradle
2. Horizontal support
3. Tilt axis
4. Tilt axis limiter
5. Vertical support
6. Folding thumbscrew
7. Pan axis
8. Bluetooth indicator
9. Joystick
10. Power / Function button
11. Micro-USB port
12. Mode button
13. Handle
14. Battery level LED’s
15. 1/4 thread screw
16. Roll axis
17. Roll axis limiter
18. Pan arm
19. Pan axis limiter
20. Release button
21. Strap hole

Step 1: Using your gimbal

1. Please do not switch on the device before attaching your smartphone as doing so will not allow the device to calibrate properly before use.
2. Please charge the product fully, before first use.
3. Please unlock the three-axis limiter before power on and using.
4. Please install the smartphone horizontally.
5. Please turn off the power when not in use.

Step 2: Folding and unfolding the gimbal

UNFOLDING

1. Loosen the folding thumbscrew (6) and re-tighten after unfolding the vertical arm.
2. Unlock the Tilt axis limiter (4).

FOLDING

1. Lock the Tilt axis limiter (4).
2. Loosen the folding thumbscrew (6), and re-tighten after folding the vertical arm.

Step 3: Charging

• Your gimbal can be charged using the micro USB cable provided.
• Connect one end the cable to the micro USB port on the side of the gimbal and the other end of the cable into a computer or USB charger.

WARNING:

• To avoid the risk of electric shock, do not insert the power cord with wet hands.
• In the unlikely event of overheating, smokes or unpleasant odours coming from the unit, disconnect it immediately from the charging cable.
• Never attempt to access or replace the built-in battery

Step 4: Inserting the smartphone

Carefully expand the smartphone cradle and insert your smartphone.
While keeping the smartphone in a horizontal position, slide it into the cradle until it is centred as illustrated below.

Step 5: Switch on/off the product

SWITCH ON:

Press the function/power button for 3-4 seconds until the indicator light flashes blue.

SWITCH OFF:

Press the function/power button for 3-4 seconds until the indicator light switches off.

Step 6: Changing the orientation

Short-press the power button to change the smartphone position from horizontal to vertical.

Set back to start position

Short press the mode button twice to revert the smartphone back to the original position. This works for both horizontal and vertical orientations.

Switching between the modes

Please use the Mode Button to switch between the 3 modes.
Each press of the mode button engages the next mode in the cycle.
_ Note: If you short press the button twice, the gimbal will return to _the start position.

1st mode: FOLLOWING MODE (standard mode when switched on)
All axes are free.
All movements follow the movement of the handle.
2nd mode: PAN FOLLOW MODE
Tilt axis and roll axis are blocked.
The pan axis rotates and follows the movement of the handle.
3rd mode: LOCK MODE
All axes are locked.
The camera is stable. It does not follow the movement of the handle.

Button operation

Power button: Function
Single press: Vertical/horizontal orientation
Double press: Camera direction switch (in connection with App only)
Triple press: Photo/video shooting switch (in connection with App only)

Mode   button: Function
Switch by single press:
Single press
Second press
Third press:
Switch between 3 modes:
Following Mode
Pan Following Mode
Lock Mode
Double short press: Revert to start position

LED status indications

Bluetooth Indicator light: Instruction
Alternating long and short blink: Communication failure
Fast blink Communication in process
Bluetooth light on: Bluetooth connected
Slow blink: Bluetooth disconnected

Charging status Indicated by battery level LED’s: Battery power
One LED flashes: 0%-25%
First LED on, second LED flashes: 25%-50%
First and second LED’s on, third LED flashes: 50%-75%
Three LED’s on, fourth LED flashes.: 75%-99%
All four LED’s on: 100%

Connect to the smartphone (without App)

You can take photos and videos using the gimbal’s release button after you connect the device to your smartphone via Bluetooth.
No additional app is required for this function.

Note: The Bluetooth connection works with Android 6.0 or higher and with iOS 10.0 or higher.

1. Turn on the Bluetooth function on the smartphone.
2. Open the smartphone Bluetooth settings
3. Connect to the device named “Stabilizer”
4. When the connection is established, press the release button on the gimbal to start recording.

Connect to the “Gimbal Pro” App

For additional functionality please scan the QR Code and download the „Gimbal Pro“ App to your smartphone:

Android

iOS

1. Activate the Bluetooth function on smartphone.
2. Open the smartphone Bluetooth settings
3. Connect to the device “STABILIZER_XXXXXX”.
4. Click device name to enter the camera interface.
   The App name is “STABILIZER_XXXXXX”.

Inside the App you will find helpful functions like, for example:
Dolly Zoom, Panoramic Video, Time-Lapse and much more.

Technical specifications

Tilt angle: 160°
Roll angle: 325°
Pan angle: 340°
Bluetooth: Bluetooth 5.0
App control: Yes
Face tracking: Yes
Compatible smartphone dimensions:
Diagonal: max. 18 cm
Thickness: max. 0.9 cm
Width: max. 5.5-9 cm
Battery: 2000mAh built-in
Operating voltage: 3.7V
Input voltage/currency: 5V / 1A
Working time: 4,5-5 hours
Charging time: 3 hours
Weight: 348g
Max carrying weight: 280g
Working temperature: 0-40C°
Dimensions: 26 x 13 x 8.8 cm
_ Folded: _15.2 x 11 x 4.6 cm

Box contents

• Gimbal
• Tripod
• Pouch
• USB cable
• Manual EN/DE

Manuals in further languages are available for download here: www.easypix.info/download-manuals/download/gx2/

NOTICE:

Devices containing built-in batteries should be disposed of in accordance with applicable local regulations, and you should not throw them into household garbage to avoid irreversible pollution.

Disposal

Disposal of packaging.
For disposal, separate packaging into different types.
Cardboard and board must be disposed of as paper and foil must be recycled.

Disposal of Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment and/or Battery by users in private households in the European Union.
This symbol on the product or on the packaging indicates that this cannot be disposed of as a household waste.
You must dispose of your waste equipment and/or battery by handling it over to the applicable take-back scheme for the recycling of electrical and electronic equipment and/or battery. For more information about recycling of this equipment and/or battery, please contact your city office, the shop where you purchased the equipment or your household waste disposal service. The recycling of materials will help to conserve natural resources and ensure that it is recycled in a manner that protects human health and environment.

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