Hohem iSteady X 3-Axis Smartphone Gimbal Stabilizer User Manual

1. Einleitung

The Hohem iSteady X is a lightweight, foldable 3-axis smartphone gimbal stabilizer designed to capture smooth and stable video footage with your mobile device. This manual provides detailed instructions for setup, operation, maintenance, and troubleshooting to ensure optimal performance.

2. Lieferumfang

Upon unboxing your Hohem iSteady X, verify that all components are present:

• Hohem iSteady X Gimbal Stabilizer
• Mini-Stativ
• Ladekabel (USB-C)
• Handschlaufe
• Aufbewahrungstasche
• Kurzanleitung

Figure 2.1: Contents of the Hohem iSteady X package, including the gimbal, mini tripod, charging cable, wrist strap, and storage pouch.

3. Einrichtung

3.1 Ausklappen des Gimbals

The iSteady X is designed to be compact when folded. To unfold, gently extend the gimbal arm until it locks into its operational position. Ensure all motor buckles are unlocked before powering on.

Figure 3.1: Visual guide for unfolding the gimbal, securing the smartphone, and unlocking the motor axes.

3.2 Montage und Ausbalancieren Ihres Smartphones

1. Ensure your smartphone is removed from its case for proper balancing.
2. Place your smartphone securely in the phone clamp.
3. Passen Sie die Position des Telefons innerhalb des Gehäuses an.amp to achieve a balanced state. The phone should remain level when the gimbal is powered off.

3.3 App-Download und -Aktivierung

Before first use, the iSteady X requires activation via the Hohem Pro app. Download the app from your smartphone's app store (iOS App Store or Google Play Store).

1. Aktivieren Sie Bluetooth auf Ihrem Smartphone.
2. Launch the Hohem Pro app.
3. The app will detect the iSteady X. Tap 'Connect' and then 'Pair' when prompted for Bluetooth pairing.
4. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the activation process. Do not turn off the phone or gimbal during activation.

4. Bedienungsanleitung

4.1 Grundlegende Bedienelemente

Der Gimbal verfügt über intuitive Bedienelemente am Griff:

• Netzschalter: Long press to power on/off. Single press to switch between photo/video mode. Double press to switch between horizontal/vertical shooting.
• Joysticks: Steuert Schwenk- und Neigebewegungen.
• Zoom-Regler (T/W): Controls digital zoom within the Hohem Pro app.
• Auslösetaste: Press and hold to enter All Lock mode. Double press to recenter the gimbal. Triple press to enter Inception mode.

4.2 Aufnahmemodi

The Hohem Pro app offers various shooting modes to enhance your video creation:

• Standard Follow Mode (Tilt/Pan Follow): The camera follows your hand movements on both tilt and pan axes, maintaining a steady horizon.
• Pan-Follow-Modus: The camera only follows your pan (horizontal) movements.
• All Lock Mode: The camera remains fixed in its current orientation, ignoring all movements.
• POV (Point of View) Modus: The camera follows all three axes (pan, tilt, roll) for dynamic first-person perspective shots.
• Horizontal & Vertical Switch: Easily switch between landscape and portrait orientations for different platforms.

Figure 4.1: The gimbal supports smart switching between horizontal and vertical shooting modes.

• Gesichtserkennung: The gimbal automatically tracks a detected face, keeping it centered in the frame.

Figure 4.2: The Hohem Pro app enables smart face-tracking for hands-free recording.

• Zeitraffer mit Bewegungsanimation: Capture time-lapse videos with dynamic camera movement.

Figure 4.3: The Motion Timelapse feature allows for creative time-lapse videos with programmed movements.

• Auto Low-Angle Shots: The gimbal can automatically adjust to capture stable low-angle footage.

Figure 4.4: The gimbal facilitates smooth auto low-angle shots.

• Auto Inception Mode (270° Roll): Create cinematic spinning shots with a 270-degree roll.

Figure 4.5: Auto Inception Mode allows for dynamic 270-degree rotating video effects.

• Selfie-Stick-Modus: The gimbal can be used as an extended selfie stick for wider shots.

Figure 4.6: The gimbal can be quickly switched to selfie stick mode for convenient self-portraits or group shots.

5. Wartung

• Halten Sie den Gimbal sauber und frei von Staub und Schmutz. Verwenden Sie zum Reinigen ein weiches, trockenes Tuch.
• Vermeiden Sie es, den Gimbal extremen Temperaturen oder Feuchtigkeit auszusetzen.
• Store the gimbal in its provided pouch when not in use to prevent damage.
• Um die Batterieleistung zu erhalten, laden Sie sie regelmäßig auf, auch wenn Sie sie nicht häufig benutzen.

6. Fehlerbehebung

• Gimbal schaltet sich nicht ein: Ensure the battery is charged. Connect to the charging cable and try again.
• Gimbal nicht im Gleichgewicht: Remove the smartphone case. Re-center the smartphone in the clamp.
• Bluetooth-Verbindungsprobleme: Ensure Bluetooth is enabled on your phone. Restart the Hohem Pro app and try connecting again. If issues persist, restart both the phone and the gimbal.
• Instabiles Footage: Ensure the smartphone is properly balanced. Check for any obstructions to the gimbal's movement.

7. Spezifikationen

8. Garantie und Support

For warranty information and customer support, please refer to the official Hohem webBesuchen Sie die Website oder kontaktieren Sie direkt den Kundenservice. Bewahren Sie Ihren Kaufbeleg als Kaufnachweis auf.