Zhiyun Smooth 5s Grijs
Zhiyun Smooth 5s Grijs
Zhiyun Smooth 5s Grijs
Balancing························ 8
Manual Reposition···················· 15
Standby Mode······················ 15
Packing························· 15
Calibration· ······················ 20
■■ Product Specifications
Warnings· ······················· 24
■■ Warranty Card
Warranty Period· ···················· 27
■■ Contact Card
Product List
Product List
Before using this product, please check carefully that all the following items are
included in the product package. In case that any item is found missing, please
contact ZHIYUN or your local selling agent.
SMOOTH 5S x1 Tripod x1
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Product List
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Get to Know SMOOTH 5S
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Battery and Charging
SMOOTH 5S is equipped with built-in battery. When using SMOOTH 5S for the first
time, please fully charge the battery to activate them and to ensure the proper
function of the gimbal.
Charging method: Use provided USB Type-C cable to connect the USB charger
(not provided, recommend chargers that meet the USB Power Deliver y
Specification, supports 18W at most) to the charging port of SMOOTH 5S. When
the indicator light stays solid, the charging is complete.
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Mounting and Balancing
1. Unlock the tilt axis, roll axis, and pan axis, expand the SMOOTH 5S.
When using, please rotate in the correct direction as shown in the image to
prevent the lock pin from damaging.
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Mounting and Balancing
2. Mount the mobile phone onto the phone clamp. You can mount the phone in
portrait mode or landscape mode according to the actual filming scenario.
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Mounting and Balancing
If you purchase SMOOTH 5S Combo, the package will come with the magnetic
fill light. Install the magnetic fill light at the front or rear camera according to the
actual filming scenario and make sure a firm installation.
You can change the fill light filter according to the actual filming scenario.
When using the fill light, please avoid staring directly at the light.
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Mounting and Balancing
Balancing
The balance state of the mobile phone will affect the gimbal runtime. The
gimbal can work normally if unbalanced, but it will consume more battery
power and weaken the motor strength.
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How to Use the Gimbal
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Focus/Zoom Switch
Single press: Switch between focus/zoom in StaCam app.
MENU Button
Single press:
Enter the SMART menu/return to the filming interface in ZY
Cami app.
Press to return to the filming interface in StaCam app.
Joystick
Push the joystick up/down/left/right to control the gimbal to
rotate.
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How to Use the Gimbal
Adjustment Wheel
Rotate the wheel in certain menus in ZY Cami/StaCam app to
select parameters/functions.
DISP Button
盫盪 Single press: Disabled in ZY Cami app.
Show/hide screen icons in StaCam app.
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How to Use the Gimbal
Mode Switch
盫盬 Single press: Switch gimbal modes(PF-L-F-POV-V)
Double press: Return to previous mode
Photo/Video Button
盫盭 Single press: Start filming with the chosen mode in ZY Cami/
StaCam app.
Double press: Switch front/rear camera in ZY Cami.
Switch among wide-angle, super-wide-angle, telephoto, auto,
front camera in StaCam app.
Power Button
盫目 Single press: See battery level
Press and hold: Power on/off the gimbal
FN Button
盫盯 Single press: Disabled in ZY Cami app.
Enter footage settings menu in StaCam app.
Press five times: Reset Bluetooth
Long press: Turn on tilt axis arm fill light
Trigger Button
Single press: Enable/disable SmartFollow in ZY Cami app
Double press: Reposition
Triple press: 180° rotation for pan axis
Press and hold: Enter Go Mode
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Motors circled in red will follow the movement of the gimbal, while motors
circled in grey are locked.
Roll axis
Pan axis
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How to Use the Gimbal
Roll axis
Pan axis
Roll axis
Pan axis
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How to Use the Gimbal
Tilt axis
Roll axis
Pan axis
Roll axis
Pan axis
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How to Use the Gimbal
Go Mode (GO):
The camera pans and tilts following the
movement of the gimbal at fast speed
while the roll axis is locked.
Tilt axis
Roll axis
Pan axis
Manual Reposition
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How to Use the Gimbal
Standby Mode
When SMOOTH 5S is powered on, rotate the roll axis or pan axis manually until
the axis triggers the built-in lock device, then SMOOTH 5S will enter standby
mode automatically. Unlock the roll axis and pan axis to wake up the gimbal.
Packing
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How to Use the App
How to Connect
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How to Use the App
SmartFollow Timelapse
For more details of the“ZY Cami”app features, please visit the official
website of ZHIYUN (www.zhiyun-tech.com) and watch SMOOTH 5S video
tutorials.
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Firmware Upgrade and Calibration
Firmware Upgrade
Method 1:
1. Connect the Type-C charging/firmware upgrade port at the side of the
SMOOTH 5S vertical arm to the computer with the USB Type-C USB cable,
power on SMOOTH 5S, and enter standby mode.
2. Visit the official website of ZHIYUN (www.zhiyun-tech.com), go to the
SMOOTH 5S product page, click "Download", find the USB driver, the ZHIYUN
calibration upgrade tool, and the firmware and download. (USB drivers are not
required for Mac OS systems)
3. Install the driver and the software, unzip the firmware for the documents with
the ".ptz" file extension.
4. Open "Zhiyun Gimbal Tools", select the corresponding port, click "Open", click
"Firmware Upgrade". Click "Browse" under "Path" to select the latest firmware
downloaded (with the ".ptz" file extension), and click "Upgrade" at the bottom
to upgrade firmware. When the firmware upgrade finishes, SMOOTH 5S will be
automatically turned off.
Open
Firmware Upgrade
Path: Browse
Upgrade
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Firmware Upgrade and Calibration
Searching Files
Firmware Upgrade
Path: Browse
File Name:
Open Cancel
Upgrade
Cancel
Method 2:
Connect SMOOTH 5S to the“ZY Cami”app. If“ZY Cami”app prompts to upgrade
the firmware, follow the instructions to upgrade. Internet connection is required.
Before upgrading the firmware, please ensure that the SMOOTH 5S has more
than 50% power remaining. Do not exit the app interface or access in the
background during the upgrading process. Pay attention to the prompts on
the app.
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Firmware Upgrade and Calibration
Calibration
Six-side calibration:
1. Install SMOOTH 5S onto the tripod and connect to the ZY Cami App.
2. Go to the settings of the app and select "auto-calibration". The SMOOTH 5S will
enter the calibration automatically. You can check the progress at the prompt
of the app.
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Firmware Upgrade and Calibration
Six-side calibration:
You can use“Zhiyun Gimbal Tools”to perform six-side calibration for SMOOTH
5S.
1. Connect the charging/firmware upgrade port of the gimbal to the computer
with the Type-C USB cable. Power on the gimbal and enter standby mode.
2. Open "Zhiyun Gimbal Tools", click "open" on the top, and click "calibration"
on the bottom. Please conduct the process according to the following steps. A
" √ " mark will appear after the calibration is complete.
STEP 1
STEP 2
STEP 3
STEP 4
STEP 5
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Firmware Upgrade and Calibration
STEP 6
Please refer to the six-side calibration steps above. In simple terms, six-side
calibration is to place all six sides of the tilt axis in vertical to a level surface
respectively.
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Product Specifications
Product Model:
SM118
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Product Specifications
"Lab Data 1": The data is collected under the below conditions: a specified
temperature of 25℃ ; the gimbal has been balanced and mounted with an
iPhone XR. When the fill light is set at the highest brightness level, the runtime of
the gimbal is 4.5h. When the fill light is off and the gimbal is under standby state,
the runtime is 25h.
"Lab Data 2": When charging with a 15W Fast Charge at a specified
temperature of 25℃ , the charging time is 2h. When charging with a 5V/2A rated
power adapter at a specified temperature of 25 ℃ , the charging time is 4h. The
actual charging time varies with environmental factors. In addition, the lower the
temperature, the longer the charging time.
All the data in this guide is collected from internal experiments of ZHIYUN
laboratories. Under different scenarios, the above data is subject to a margin of
error. Please refer to actual use of this product.
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Disclaimer and Warning
Thank you for purchasing SMOOTH 5S. The information contains herein affects
your safety, legitimate rights and obligation. Please read this instruction carefully
to ensure proper configuration before use. Failure to read and follow this
instruction and warnings herein may result in serious injury to you or bystanders,
or damage to your device or property. Guilin Zhishen Information Technology Co.,
Ltd (hereinafter referred to as "ZHIYUN") reserves all rights for final explanation
on this instruction and other documents related to SMOOTH 5S. The information
is subject to update without notice. Please visit www.zhiyun-tech.com to obtain
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.
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.
ZHIYUN ™ is the trademark of Guilin Zhishen Information Technology Co., Ltd and
its affiliates. All product names or trademarks referred to herein are trademarks
or registered trademarks of their respective holders.
Reading Tips
Warnings
Read the ENTIRE User Guide to become familiar with the features of this product
before operating. Failure to operate the product correctly can result in damage to
the product or personal property and cause serious injury. This is a sophisticated
product. It must be operated with caution and common sense and requires some
basic mechanical ability. Failure to operate this product in a safe and responsible
manner could result in injury or damage to the product or other property. This
product is not intended for use by children without direct adult supervision. DO
NOT use with incompatible components or in any way otherwise as mentioned or
instructed in the product documents provided by ZHIYUN. The safety guidelines
herein contain instructions for safety, operation and maintenance. It is essential
to read and follow all of the instructions and warnings in the User Guide, prior
to assembly, setup or use, in order to operate the product correctly and avoid
damage or serious injury.
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Disclaimer and Warning
WARNING:
1. Never allow the product to come into contact with any liquid. Never immerse
the product in water or make it get wet. Never use the product in the rain
or a humid environment. Corrosion reaction may occur when the interior
of the product is exposed to water, which may cause the battery to ignite
spontaneously and may even cause an explosion.
2. If the product catches fire, please use water or water mist, sand, fire blanket,
dry powder, carbon dioxide fire extinguisher immediately to put out the fire.
Please choose the method according to the actual situation.
3. Please use the product in an environment with a temperature between -10° C
and 45° C.
4. It is forbidden to disassemble the product in any way. If the battery is pierced
during disassembly, it will cause the electrolyte inside the battery to leak or
even cause fire or explosion.
5. Mechanical impact, rolling, or throwing of the product is prohibited. Do not
place heavy objects on the product.
6. Do not heat the product. Do not place the product in a microwave oven or
pressure cooker.
7. It is forbidden to place the product near a heat source (stove or heater, etc.)
or inside the car in hot weather. Do not store the product in an environment
above 45° C. The ideal temperature of storage is 22℃ to 28° C.
8. Do not store the battery for a long time after it is completely discharged to
avoid the battery entering the over-discharged state and causing damage to
the battery cell, and it will not be able to resume use.
BE CAREFUL:
1. SMOOTH 5S is a high-precision control device. Damage may be caused to
SMOOTH 5S if dropped or subject to external force, and this may result in
malfunction.
2. Make sure the rotation of the gimbal axes is not blocked by external force
when SMOOTH 5S is turned on.
3. SMOOTH 5S is not waterproof. Prevent contacts of any kind of liquid or cleaner
with the SMOOTH 5S. It is recommended to use dry cloth for cleaning.
4. Protect SMOOTH 5S from dust and sand during use.
CAUTION:
1. After the charging is complete, disconnect the product from the charger.
2. If you do not use the product for more than 10 days, please charge/discharge
the battery to 40%-65% and store it to extend the battery life.
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Disclaimer and Warning
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Warranty Card
Warranty Period
Warranty Exclusions
1. If failure or any problem occurs to your product after purchase, please contact
a local agent for assistance, or you can always contact ZHIYUN's customer
service through email at info@zhiyun-tech.com or website at www.zhiyun-
tech.com.
2. Your local agent or ZHIYUN's customer service will guide you through the
whole service procedure regarding any product issue or problem you have
encountered. ZHIYUN reserves the right to reexamine damaged or returned
products.
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Warranty Card
Customer Information
Customer Name: Phone Number:
Address:
Sales Information
Sales date: Product Serial Number:
Distributor Name:
Distributor’s Contact Number:
First Maintenance Record
Service Date: Repairman Signature:
Cause of Problem:
Service Result: □ Solved □ Unsolved □ Refunded/Replaced
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Contact Card
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Certificate of Quality
CertificateofQuality
This product is confirmed to meet quality standards and
permitted for sale after strict inspection.
QC Inspector:
For full product information, please visit ZHIYUN's official website: Content on
www.zhiyun-tech.com is subject to update without notice.
ZHIYUN ™ is a trademark of ZHISHEN
All product names or brands referred to hereunder may be trademarks or
registered trademarks of their respective holders.
Copyright © 2022 ZHISHEN. All rights reserved.
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FCC Caution.
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 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.
RF Exposure:
The device has been evaluated to meet general RF exposure
requirement, The device can be used in
portable exposure condition without restriction Federal
Communication Commission (FCC) Radiation Exposure Statement
Power is so low that no RF exposure calculation is needed.
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