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Ikan Beholder DS2-A Instruction Manual

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V1.0 2017.08
3-axis Handheld Stabilizer Gimbal
Beholder DS2-A
Instruction Manual
Before using the product, please read this manual carefully.
Be sure to keep this book in a safe place so that you can check it at any time in the future.
WARNING: This product comes from the factory tuned and ready to use. It is NOT meant to be user-serviceable.
Accessing and changing firmware settings and/or tuning settings will void warranty.
2017 Beholder ® All Right Reserved

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  • Page 1 V1.0 2017.08 3-axis Handheld Stabilizer Gimbal Beholder DS2-A Instruction Manual Before using the product, please read this manual carefully. Be sure to keep this book in a safe place so that you can check it at any time in the future.

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Introduction About the DS2-A • Product Description What’s Included • Charging the Batteries • Installing the Battery Holder • Camera Installation and Balance • Getting to Know the DS2-A Powering On • Modes of Operation (Profiles) 12 •...

  • Page 3: About The Ds2-A

    In addition, the DS2-A also features a 60 second Auto-Sweep mode, which allows you to program a 60 second camera movement. The Beholder DS2-A is lightweight, easy to use, and can be carried in your camera bag. It is also versatile enough to be used with a DSLR, mirrorless camera, GoPro, or smartphone.

  • Page 4: What's Included

    ▲ What’s Included After you’ve received the product and before you use it, please make sure the package contains all the items in the following inventory. If any item is missing, please get in touch with the dealer to resolve the situation. 1.

  • Page 5: Charging The Batteries

    Note: The battery holder can only be used as a charger stand temporarily. When the battery LED indicator turns green to indicate that charging is complete, the batteries are only charged to 80% of the battery capacity. For 100% charge, please buy a professional charger adapter or use Ikan’s ICH-SC4 smart charger.
  • Page 6 Using damaged or different capacity batteries may result in the Ikan Beholder DS2-A failing to start up. Hint: Currently, the maximum capacity of an 18650 battery is 3500mah. Try to avoid fake suppliers •...

  • Page 7: Installing The Battery Holder

    ▲ Installing the Battery Holder Instructions to use the battery holder Mount the 18650 batteries with the negative electrode of the battery (-) towards the spring (Fig. 2). Push the three 18650 batteries inward. Fig. 2. Inserting batteries into the battery holder Install the battery holder into the battery compartment with the two electrical terminals toward the direction of insertion (Fig.

  • Page 8: Getting To Know The Ds2-A • Camera Installation And Balance

    ▲ Camera Installation and Balance WARNING Before installing the camera and adjusting the balance, remove the camera lens cover, attach the lens hood, and insert a memory card and camera batteries, as well as any other accessories. The camera should be fully ready to shoot.
  • Page 9 Install the camera on gimbal base • Install the camera with the quick release mounted into the Beholder DS2-A bottom mount base (Fig.5). • Slightly adjust the position of the camera into the base until you find a horizontal balance.
  • Page 10 STEP 4 Adjust the gimbal pitch - up and down balance • Loosen the camera plate M4 thumb screw to adjust the pitch level (M4 thumb screw – in Fig. 7). • Move the camera plate arm up and down, until the camera stays in place at any lens angle. •...
  • Page 11 Before starting the gimbal, make sure the camera is properly mounted on the stabilizer and perfectly • balanced. The Ikan Beholder DS2-A uses the latest 32-bit systems, a multi-processor technology and inductive • motor technology, with greatly improved torque. Therefore, it's able to start and level the camera if it is out of balance, but for shot stability, battery life and power saving, we strongly recommend you find the best balance first and then power the gimbal on and shoot the video.

  • Page 12: Powering On

    ▲ Power ON Starting the gimbal in default profile • Press the power button for two solid seconds to power the gimbal on. • The gimbal starts in Pan follow mode. (Profile 2) • Use the five-way joystick (Fig. 9 [1]) to control the camera tilt and pan direction. Push the joystick up or down for tilt up and down.
  • Page 13 Any of the profiles can be set to hold a specific angle or position manually. Take the camera with one hand and hold it in the desired position for 2 seconds. The system will automatically save the desired angle. 2017 Beholder ® All Right Reserved...

  • Page 14: Oled Display

    ▲ OLED Display Boot interface with company logo profile1: Press mode button once: Lock mode profile2: Press mode button twice: Pan Follow mode profile3: Press mode button three times: Follow mode profile4: Press mode button four times: 3-Axis Follow mode profile5: Press mode button five times: 60 Second Auto Sweep 1.

  • Page 15: Compatible Camera Models

    ▲ Compatible Cameras Compatible camera models • The Ikan Beholder DS2-A supports cameras up to 1.8kg including DSLR, mirrorless cameras, and larger smartphones. • List of supported cameras: DSLRs: Canon 5D Mark IV, t7i , Sony a99 II, Nikon D70, D5600 •...

  • Page 16: Precautions

    Gyro Correction: Place the Ikan Beholder DS2-A horizontally on the table, power on the gimbal and press and hold the menu button for 6 seconds. The system automatically enters the gyroscope calibration mode. The motors lose power for 5 seconds. After that, the automatic system calibration is complete and the stabilizer can resume normal use.
  • Page 17 Copyright/Trademark Statement Copyright/Trademark Statement Beholder® and Ikan® are certified trademarks, which cannot be used without our permission for any other purposes. The product has a number of patents so if copies of the product are found, the perpetrator will hold the relevant legal responsibility.

  • Page 18: Product Specifications

    ▲ Product Specifications Beholder DS2-A technical specifications Model: DS2-A 3-axis single handheld gimbal stabilizer Load Capacity: 4lbs (1.8kg) Battery: 3 x 18650 3.7v Battery Operating Time: Approx. 8-10 hours Battery Charging time: Approx. 3-4 hours Operating temperature: 14°F to 158°F (-10°C to 70°C)
  • Page 19 Frequently asked questions and answers 1. How do you charge the gimbal? The Ikan Beholder DSA can be charged in two ways: using the built-in battery holder micro USB or using a separate authorized dedicated charger (recommended) such as the Ikan ICH-SC4.

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