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- Page 2 WEEBILL-S U s e r Gui d e...
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Contents Packing List ■ Packing List ····················································································1 Get to Know WEEBILL-S ■ Get to Know WEEBILL-S ·································································2 Preparing and Charging the Batteries ■ Charger and Batteries Description ···················································3 Charging Procedure ········································································4 Installation and Balance Adjustment ■ Tripod Installation ··········································································5 Battery Installation ··········································································6 Camera Installation ·······································································6... - Page 4 Overview of the Main Functions ·······················································18 Calibration and Firmware Upgrade ■ When do you need to calibrate the stabilizer? ··································19 Initialization Method ·········································································19 Six-side Calibration ·········································································20 Motor Fine-tuning ···········································································22 Stabilizer Firmware Update ······························································22 Product Specifications ■ Disclaimer and Warning ■ Reading Tips ··················································································24 Warnings························································································24 Safe Operation Guidelines ······························································24...
- Page 5 Packing List Packing List The product package comes with the following items. In case any item is found missing, please contact ZHIYUN or your local selling agent. WEEBILL-S Stabilizer*1 Quick Release Plate*1 Tripod * 1 18650 Li-ion Battery * 2...
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Page 6: Get To Know Weebill-S
Get to Know WEEBILL-S Get to Know WEEBILL-S 1. Tilt Axis Motor 14. Tripod 2. Tilt Axis Lock Switch 15. Tripod Lock Switch 3. Camera Control Interface 16. Follow Focus Control Interface 4. Quick Release Plate Latch 17. Lens Support 5. -
Page 7: Preparing And Charging The Batteries
Preparing and Charging the Batteries When using WEEBILL-S for the first time, please fully charge and activate the batteries with the dedicated charging device contained in the package to ensure normal use of the product. Charger and Batteries Description Charger Specifications... -
Page 8: Charging Procedure
② This stabilizer comes standard with two high-discharge-rate dedicated batteries. Please use and charge batteries provided or approved by ZHIYUN only. ③ Please make sure both the batteries are fully charged. Either battery... -
Page 9: Installation And Balance Adjustment
Installation and Balance Adjustment Tripod Installation Get the tripod ready and mount it to the 1/4"-3/8" threaded hole at the bottom of the stabilizer, then unfold the tripod on a flat surface. You can also install the tripod onto the base of the battery compartment to enter Sling Mode. -
Page 10: Battery Installation
Installation and Balance Adjustment Battery Installation Slide out the cover of the battery compartment and load two ZHIYUN 18650 lithium batteries (note the positive and negative directions). Camera Installation Each axis of the gimbal is equipped with a lock switch. You can use these lock switches to lock the axes for convenient installation and storage. -
Page 11: Camera Control Cable Connection
The optical zoom is available if using a motorized lens, and the digital zoom is available if using a non-motorized lens. You can set in the camera menu. ③ For the full camera compatibility list, please visit ZHIYUN official website www. zhiyun-tech.com to check the WEEBILL-S Camera Compatibility List. Balance Adjustment... - Page 12 Installation and Balance Adjustment • Unlock the tilt axis and Quick Release Plate Latch, push the camera to move forward or backward until the camera can stay still and almost level with its lens facing front (as shown below). Complete this step by tightening up Quick Release Plate Latch. •...
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Page 13: How To Use
How to Use Buttons Description ❶ ❷ ❼ ❸ ❽ ❿ ❹ ❺ ❾ ❻ ⓫ ⓯ ⓮ ⓬ ⓭ ❶ Focus/Zoom Control Wheel* the stabilizer. ❾ Video[ The Control Wheel controls the TransMount Servo Zoom/Focus Controller as default. Please Single press to start/end video recording. -
Page 14: Display Screen Description
How to Use *For the installation method of TransMount Servo Zoom/Focus Controller, please check the Instruction for the controller. ① Please slightly hold the camera when powering on the stabilizer to avoid erratic gimbal rotation which may cause camera damage. ②... - Page 15 How to Use Icon Description Camera connected with stabilizer Video Mode Photo Mode The stabilizer is charging the Sony camera. (Select "sony", select "on" on the "camera" menu) Battery Level (stabilizer) This icon prompts when the axis is locked and the stabilizer will make a beep sound.
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Page 16: Menu Option Description
How to Use Menu Option Description auto Low-torque level Medium-torque Motor Torque High-torque Setting Tilt Axis custom Roll Axis Pan Axis close（Close the interface） canon nikon camera off（Charging is off) sony on（Charging is on) panaso (Panasonic) Tilt Axis Control speed of joystick Roll Axis Pan Axis speed... - Page 17 (Hold the button to （Customization） enter the mode) click (Single click to enter the enter the mode) Information of firmware versions, stabilizer model, about and name of Bluetooth AB point settings are only available when connecting to ZHIYUN Servo Follow Focus correctly.
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Page 18: Motor Torque Adjustment
How to Use Motor Torque Adjustment The motor torque of the stabilizer shall be adjusted by 3 levels to adapt the specific camera and lens applied for ideal performance. Auto torque adjustment: Under auto torque adjustment, the stabilizer will adjust the motor torque according to the weight of the carried camera and lens. - Page 19 How to Use Locking Mode (L): Push down the PF/L mode switch This mode locks the movement of all Tilt Axis three axes to keep the camera fixed on a shooting direction. Push the joystick up/ down and left/right allows manual control Roll Axis of the tilt axis and pan axis.
- Page 20 How to Use Follow Mode: Press the Trigger Button at the back The camera pans and tilts following the Tilt Axis movement of the stabilizer. Push the joystick left/right to control the rotation of the roll axis. Roll Axis Pan Axis Go Mode: Press the Fn Button The camera pans left/right and tilts up/ down following the movement of the...
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Page 21: Manual Angle Lock
How to Use Manual Angle Lock Under pan following mode and locking mode, you can manually rotate the camera to a certain angle, then loosen your grip and the camera position will be fixed. Under pan following mode, you can manually adjust the angle of the tilt axis. Under locking mode, you can manually adjust the angle of the pan axis and tilt axis. -
Page 22: App Operations
1. Power on the stabilizer and connect the stabilizer with your camera with a camera control cable. Turn on your phone Bluetooth. 2.Open “ZY Play” and choose the corresponding product page for WEEBILL-S. Tap “Connect” to connect with the stabilizer via the corresponding Bluetooth name. (Please check the USER ID: XXXX on the bottom of the quick-release plate to find the stabilizer Bluetooth name, or check it on "Menu"-"about". -
Page 23: Calibration And Firmware Upgrade
Calibration and Firmware Upgrade When do you need to calibrate the stabilizer? Please calibrate the stabilizer when necessary. Calibration Reason How to calibrate 1. A slight deviation is found in the tilt angle of the camera in level position after startup. 2. -
Page 24: Six-Side Calibration
Power on the stabilizer and turn it to standby mode. Connect the USB port on the stabilizer with a computer via a Type-C USB cable. Launch Zhiyun Gimbal Tools, click "open" on the top and click "calibration" on the bottom. Please conduct the process according to the following steps. - Page 25 Calibration and Firmware Upgrade STEP 3 STEP 4 STEP 5 STEP 6...
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Page 26: Motor Fine-Tuning
2. Install the downloaded driver. 3. Power on the stabilizer and enter standby mode. 4. Launch "Zhiyun Gimbal Tools", then conduct firmware update according to the operations in the firmware update tutorial. Method 2 : Update via APP. According to the method introduced in "APP Operations", connect the stabilizer to APP. -
Page 27: Product Specifications
25℃ . The actual charging time varies with environmental factors. All the data in this guide is gathered from internal experiments of ZHIYUN laboratories. Under different scenarios, data is different to some extent. Please refer to the actual use... -
Page 28: Disclaimer And Warning
CAUTION: 1. WEEBILL-S is a high-precision control device. Damage may be caused to WEEBILL-S if it is 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 WEEBILL-S is turned on. -
Page 29: Disclaimer And Warning
5. Never use or charge swollen, leaky, or damaged batteries. Never use or charge if the battery smells, or overheats (exceeding maximum temperature of 160° F/71° C). If your batteries are abnormal, contact ZHIYUN or a ZHIYUN authorized dealer for further assistance. - Page 30 2. 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 charged using a non-ZHIYUN charger.
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Page 31: Warranty Terms
1. Customers are entitled to replacement or free repair service in case of quality defect(s) found in the product within 15 days upon receipt of the product. 2. Customers are entitled to free repair service from ZHIYUN for any product proven defective in material or workmanship that results in product failure during normal consumer usage and conditions within the valid warranty period, which is 12 months counting from the date of delivery. -
Page 32: Contact Card
Contact Card Website Weibo Vimeo Google+ Facebook Facebook (Zhiyun Support) (Zhiyun Tech) Youku Youtube Wechat Instagram... - Page 33 CertificateofQuality This product is confirmed to meet quality standards and permitted for sale after strict inspection. QC Inspector: Please download the latest version from www.zhiyun-tech.com This document is subject to change without notice. ZHIYUN is a trademark of ZHISHEN. All other trademarks cited herein are the property of their respective owners.
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