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User Guide
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Contents
Packing List .............................................................................1
Disclaimer and Warning ...................................................2
Get to Know CRANE 2 ........................................................7
Preparing and Charging the Batteries ......................8
Installation ..............................................................................10
Balance Adjustment ...........................................................13
How to Use ..............................................................................16
APP Operations.....................................................................23
Calibration and Firmware Upgrade ............................25
Usage of Main Accessories .............................................29
Product Specifications......................................................33
Warranty Terms.....................................................................34
Contact Card ..........................................................................36
Packing List Disclaimer and Warning
The product package comes with the following items. In case that any item is found Thank you for using ZHIYUN CRANE 2. The information contains herein affects your safety and
missing, please contact ZHIYUN or your local selling agent. 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 your device or property.
Crane 2 Three-axis ZHIYUN reserves the right of final explanation for this document and all relevant documents
1 Tripod 1 relating to CRANE 2, and the right to make changes at any time without notice. Please visit
Gimbal Stabilizer
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
18650 Li-ion Battery 3 Battery Charger 1 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.
TM
ZHIYUN accepts no liability for damage, injury or any legal responsibility incurred directly or
Canon Camera indirectly from the use of this product. Users shall observe safe and lawful practices including, but
Canon Camera
not limited to, those set forth herein.
Control Cable 1 Control Cable 1
ZW-Mini-002 ZW-Micro-002 ZHIYUN T M is the trademark of Guilin Zhishen Information Technology Co., Ltd. (hereinafter referred
to as "ZHIYUN" or "ZHIYUN TECH") and its affiliates. All product names or marks referred to
hereunder are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders.
Panasonic Camera Sony Camera
Control Cable 1 Control Cable 1
ZW-CTIA-002 ZW-MULTI-002 Glossary
The following terms are used throughout the product literature to indicate various levels of
potential harm when operating this product.
Micro USB Cable 1 Storage Case 1
WARNING: Procedures, which if not properly followed, may incur property damage, grave
accident, or serious injury.
CAUTION: Procedures, which if not properly followed, may incur property damage and
serious injury.
Shoulder Strap 1 Manual User Guide 1
NOTICE: Procedures, which if not properly followed, may incur property damage or minor
injury.
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Disclaimer and Warning Disclaimer and Warning
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Disclaimer and Warning Disclaimer and Warning
13. Do not place the battery cell on a conductive surface (such as a metal desk surface). Transportation Notice
14. Prevent use of wires or other metal objects that could cause positive and negative 1.Discharge the battery power to 5% or lower before carrying the battery on an airline flight.
short-circuit to the battery. Only discharge the battery in a fireproof location, ideally in a dry and open area.
15. If the battery terminal is dirty, wipe it with a clean, dry cloth. Otherwise it will cause a 2.Do not store or transport batteries together with metal objects such as eyeglasses,
bad battery connection, which may result in energy loss or charging failure. watch, and jewelries, etc.
Battery Charging 3.Do not transport damaged batteries. When transporting, be sure to discharge the battery
to less than 50%.
1.Do not attach the batteries to a wall outlet or car charger socket directly. Always use a
ZHIYUN approved adapter for charging. ZHIYUN takes no responsibility if the battery is Battery Disposal
charged using a non-ZHIYUN charger. Dispose of the battery in specific recycling boxes only after a complete discharge. Do not
2.Do not put the battery and charger near flammable materials or on flammable surfaces put away the battery in regular trash containers. Strictly follow your local regulations
(such as carpet or wood). Never leave the battery unattended during charging to prevent regarding the disposal and recycling of batteries.
any accident.
3.Do not charge the battery immediately after use, because the battery temperature may be NOTICE
too high. Do not charge the battery until it cools down to normal room temperature. Battery Use
Charging the battery with its temperature over 40°C or lower than 15°C may lead to Make sure the batteries are fully charged before each time of use.
leakage, overheating, or damage.
4.Examine the charger before use, make sure there is no damage to the enclosure, cord, Battery Charging
plug, or other parts. Never use a damaged charger. Do not clean the charger with any liquid The battery will stop charging automatically when it is full. Disconnect the batteries from
containing alcohol or other flammable solvents. Disconnect the charger when not in use. the charger when fully charged.
Battery Storage Battery Storage
1.Discharge the battery to 40%-65% if it will NOT be used for over 10 days. This can greatly
1.Keep batteries out of the reach of children and pets.
extend the battery life.
2.Do not leave the battery near heat sources such as a furnace or heater, or inside of a 2.The battery enters hibernation mode when voltage gets too low. Charge the battery will
vehicle on hot days. Never expose the battery in any environment with temperature of over bring it out of hibernation.
60°C. The ideal storage temperature is 22°C-28°C. 3.Remove batteries from the stabilizer when not in use and store them in a specialized
3.Store batteries in a dry environment. container.
4.Do not leave the battery unused for too long after it has been completely discharged to Battery Disposal
prevent over-discharge of battery which may result in battery damage and permanent If the battery cannot be fully discharged, do not leave it in the recycling box, but contact a
failure. professional battery disposal/recycling agent for further assistance.
Battery Maintenance
1.Never use the battery when the temperature is too high or too low. This document is subject to change.
2.Do not store the battery in any environment with a temperature of over 60°C. ZHIYUN T M is a trademark of ZHIYUN TECH.
Copyright©2017 ZHIYUN TECH. All rights reserved.
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Get to Know CRANE 2 Preparing and Charging the Batteries
Get to Know CRANE 2 For the first use of Crane 2, please use the dedicated charging device contained in
the package to fully charge and activate the batteries to ensure the normal use of
3 Camera Control Interface the product.
Thumb Screw
Tilt Axis Motor
Roll Axis Motor
Horizontal Arm Charger & Battery Description
Lens Support Camera Mounting Plate
Thumb Screw Safety Lock
Camera Charger Specifications
Mounting Plate Thumb Screw
Mounting Screw Name: ZHIYUN 18650*3 Li-ion batter y charger
Vertical Arm
Model: ZC-18650-3 Status Indicator Light
Pan Axis Motor
Thumb Screw
1 Micro USB port Input:5V 2400mA
Follow Focus
2 DC 8.0 V Power Outlet Control Panel Output: 4.2V 800mA*3
Controller
(see more on Page 16)
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Preparing and Charging the Batteries Installation
1.Insert the batteries into the charger in the right direction (positive/negative end) accordingly. Unscrew the battery compartment and insert the three IMR 18650 batteries in the right
2.Connect the charger to the adapter via the Micro USB cable. direction (positive/negative end), then tighten the battery compartment.
3.Plug the adapter into the power outlet to start charging.
Please use and charge batteries provided or approved by ZHIYUN only, in case of accidents.
Tripod
Get the tripod ready and tighten it to the 1/4"-3/8" threaded hole at the bottom of the
Micro USB Cable Adapter Power Outlet stabilizer, then unfold the tripod on a flat surface.
There is a Micro USB 5V power input port on both sides of the charger, which supports one
adapter or two adapters charging simultaneously (faster).
2. The simultaneous charging with two adapters may fail when the power is under charged
(like when the current of adapter is below 1000mA); Adapter with higher current capacity is
recommended;
3. The USB Port along side the stabilizer does not support charging to batteries.
1.Please use qualified standard 5V/≥2000mA adapter for battery charging; Charging time
depends on the maximum input current of the adapter.
2.The stabilizer comes standard with three high-discharge-rate dedicated batteries.
Please use and charge batteries provided or approved by ZHIYUN only.
3.Please make sure all three batteries are fully charged. Either under charged battery can
lead to the failure of the stabilizer.
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Installation Installation
stabilized. AV √ √ × × ×
TV √ √ × × ×
ISO √ √ × × ×
EV √ √ × × ×
Zoom × × √ √ ×
Focus √ √ × × ×
Note: Do not power on stabilizer before finishing the camera installation. Please hold the
camera stable during the whole process in case of any malfuntioned rotation. Camera charging × × × √ ×
Standard camera
√ √ × √ √
control cable
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Balance Adjustment 5.开机与启动 Balance Adjustment
Please make sure the camera is properly mounted and balanced, other wise the stabilizer The balance status of the stabilizer will greatly affect the run time.
may fail to start or operate normally.
Loosen the thumb screw on the quick release Loosen the thumb screw (rotate about 3 times); Adjust
plate so that it can slide for ward or backward. the tilt axis until the camera can stay still with the lens
facing up (i.e. the camera stays still and vertical to the
ground), complete this step by tightening up thumb
screw.
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Balance Adjustment How to Use
1 OLED Display
10 Follow Focus
Controller 2 Joystick
11 Mode 3 ON/OFF&Video
Mode
LV 4 Real-time Preview
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Weight Capacity Compatible Camera & Lens Examples
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Low Light Sony A7S Camera+SEL35F28Z Lens Locking Double pressMODE Following
Mode (L) Mode (F)
Single pressMODE
Medium (default) Medium Canon 5D Camera+EF 50mm F/1.8 ⅡLens
High Heavy Canon 5D Camera+EF 24-70mm f/2.8 L ⅡUSM Lens
Either the motor force is set too high or too low (unmatched with weight capacity) can lead Mode Switch
to camera shake and affect normal use of the stabilizer. Tilt Axis Tilt Axis Tilt Axis
If there is no option to match your camera brand or there is no need to connect your camera,
Pan Following Mode (PF): The Locking Mode (L): This mode locks Following Mode (F): The camera
choose “Close”. camera pans left/right following movement of all three axes to pans and tilts following the
1.You need to restart the stabilizer to finish adjustment and configuration of motor force the movement of the stabilizer keep the camera fixed on a movement of the stabilizer. Push
and camera control cable. while the tilt and roll axes are shooting direction. Push the the joystick left/right allows
locked. Push the joystick joystick up/down and left/right manual control of the roll axis.
2. After re-setting the parameters, the stabilizer will enter standby mode, please long press
up/down allows manual control allows manual control of the tilt
mode button to activate the camera. of the tilt axis. axis and pan axis.
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How to Use How to Use
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APP Operations APP Operations
Download the APP from ZHIYUN's official website www.ZHIYUN- B a s i c S e t t i n g S c re e n : Control Screen:
TECH.com, or by directly scanning the QR code on the left Motor force setting and Stabilizer control panel
(Android 5.0 above or iOS9.0 above required) to download. iOS or camera brand selection. via Bluetooth.
Android users can download the APP by searching "ZY Play" in APP
Store.
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Calibration and Firmware Upgrade Calibration and Firmware Upgrade
a) Slight deviation is still found in level position after the initialization of the Conduct six-side
stabilizer. calibration
b)Stabilizer unused for a long time.
c)Too large temperature difference between operation environments.
Slight deviation is still found in the tilt or roll angle of the camera in level Fine tune motor
position after the initialization and six-side calibration of the stabilizer. force
STEP 2
Initialization Method
STEP 3
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Calibration and Firmware Upgrade 5.开机与启动 Calibration and Firmware Upgrade
STEP 4
Motor Fine-tuning
Fine tune the motor through stabilizer:
Power on the stabilizer and enter standby mode, then rotate the dial and press right to enter the
“angle” option; Adjust the value of the tilt and roll axis angle to your actual needs.
Firmware Upgrade
USB
STEP 6
Make sure the batteries have been
properly installed before upgrade.
Connect the stabilizer to your computer via Micro USB cable to get ready for the firmware
upgrade and calibration.
1.Visit ZHIYUN's offcial website: www.zhiyun-tech.com Click “DOWNLOAD” and find the
Firmware Upgrade Tutorial package, then download the driver, calibration tool and latest
Six-side calibration through APP firmware corresponding to your stabilizer. (USB driver installation is not needed for Mac
Please refer to “APP Operations” for more information; Connect the stabilizer to and WIN 10 system).
ZHIYUN's APP - ZY Play - via Bluetooth, enter “calibration” and finish the six-side 2.Connect the stabilizer to your computer via Micro USB cable, power on the stabilizer and
calibration following the APP instruction. finish the installation of the driver.
3.Power on the stabilizer and long press mode button to enter standby mode.
Six-side calibration is to make all six sides of the camera mounting plate vertical to the level
4.Enter the downloaded “Zhiyun Gimbal Tools” and upgrade firmware following the
surface.
instructions indicated in the Firmware Upgrade Tutorial.
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Usage of Main Accessories Usage of Main Accessories
Joystick
Bluetooth Indicator
Power Level Indicator
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Product Specifications Warranty Terms
Product model: CRA02
Min. Standard Max. Remarks Warranty Period
Input Vol. 9.8V 11.1V 12.6V 1.Customers are entitled to replacement or free repair ser vice in case of quality defect(s)
found in the product within 15 days upon receipt of the product.
Operation Current 110mA 6000mA 2.Customers are entitled to free repair ser vice from ZHIYUN for any product proven
defective in material or workmanship that results in product failure during normal consumer
Operation usage and conditions within the valid warranty period, which is 12 months counting from the
-10°C 25°C 45°C
Temperature date of deliver y.
The max. horizontal length from the point of camera gravity to the
Compatible Camera
roll axis is 90mm, from the 1/4" threaded hole to tilt axis 90mm,
Sizes
and from gravity point to quick release plate 65mm.
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Warranty Terms Contact Card
Customer Information
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Certificate of Quality
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