FeiyuTech a2000 3-Axis Gimbal User Manual

1. Product Overview

The FeiyuTech a2000 is a 3-Axis Gimbal designed for mirrorless cameras, providing stable and smooth footage.

The gimbal features a complex mechanical structure with various axes, arms, screws, buttons, and connection ports. Key components include the tilting axis [1], rolling axis [2], rolling lock screw [3], vertical arm [4], indicator light [5], joystick [6], function button [7], shutter button [8], panning lock screw [9], panning axis [10], socket connector [11], USB interface [12], handle [13], quick plate [14], adjustment skateboard [15], adapter/clamping plate [16], thumb screw [17], cross arm [18], tilting lock screw [19], charging indicator [20], shutter cable socket [21], sliding arm [22], trigger button [23], camera support frame screw [24], and camera support frame [25].

Basic Accessories

The gimbal comes with essential accessories for operation:

• USB cable
• SONY shutter line (3.5 audio to multi)
• Battery X2 (Type: 18650)
• Smart charger
• Camera support frame screw
• Camera support frame
• Quick plate
• Tripod

Advanced Accessories (Optional)

Optional accessories enhance functionality:

• 1/4 screw
• Cold shoe

Installation Ways

The gimbal supports different mounting configurations:

• Single-armed installation: Utilizes the a2000 Single Handle for a compact setup.
• Dual Handheld Installation: An optional dual-handheld foldable set allows for more control and stability.

⚠️ After installation, please tighten the retaining ring.

2. Installation

Attention: Please complete the following instructions before powering on the gimbal.

1. Insert the Batteries

Prior to use, ensure the batteries are charged. Remove the handle, insert two 18650 batteries, and tighten the handle.

Illustration shows two 18650 batteries being inserted into the handle with directional arrows, followed by tightening the handle.

2. Installation of the Camera

(1) Align the adjustment skateboard to the 1/4 screw hole at the bottom of the camera and place it in the appropriate position, then tighten the screw. The screw is screwed into the threaded holes on the quick plate.

Illustration shows a camera being mounted onto the quick plate using a screw, with arrows indicating alignment and tightening.

(2) After installing the camera, press and hold the anti-column. Place the quick plate (with the camera mounted) onto the clamping plate and tighten the screws.

Illustration shows the camera on the quick plate being attached to the gimbal's clamping plate, with arrows indicating pressing the anti-column and tightening thumb screws.

3. Balance Adjustment

Turn on the gimbal after adjusting the center of gravity balance of the three axes. Refer to Section 7 for detailed balance adjustment procedures.

⚠️ Note: Center of gravity imbalance can lead to stable performance degradation, or even prevent the camera from balancing.

3. Operation

Power On/Off

• Power on: Long press the function button [7] and release it until the green indicator light [5] is on and a tone is heard.
• Power off: Long press the function button [7] and release it until the red indicator light [5] changes from quick flashing to constant, and a tone is heard.

Indicator Status

The current mode of the gimbal can be identified by the indicator status:

⚠️ In case of low battery, the indicator will light red and flash 3 times every 5 seconds. Please charge the gimbal or replace the battery.

Joystick Control

The joystick [6] controls gimbal movement:

• Up: Tilting axis up
• Down: Tilting axis down
• Left: Panning axis left
• Right: Panning axis right

Modes / Functions

Working Modes

• Panning Mode (Default mode): Tilting and rolling directions are fixed; the camera lens moves according to the hand movement of the user.
• Panning and Tilting Mode: The rolling direction is fixed; the camera lens moves according to the hand movement of the user.
• Lock Mode: The orientation of the camera is fixed.

Other Functions

• Reset: Returns the gimbal to panning mode, tilting, and rolling to the initial level.

Operating Instructions of Button

Autorotation Mode

1. Quadruple tap the function button [7] to access the autorotation mode.

2. Set the gimbal start rotation position: Pull the tilting axis or panning axis to the start position by hand, then click the function button [7] to record.

3. Pull the gimbal (which can be rotated more than one turn) according to the desired rotation path, and then click the function button [7] again to record the end position. The gimbal will then move to the start position and begin automatic rotation.

This function, combined with mirrorless camera delay photography, can achieve special mobile delay photography effects.

Other operations: Click the function button [7] to exit the autorotation mode during automatic rotation. Speed settings are made via the Feiyu ON App.

Note: Both the panning and tilting directions can be rotated.

Gimbal Speed Setting Reference Table

Diagrams illustrate the four steps of setting up autorotation: 1. Quadruple tap function button. 2. Move axis to start position, hold, and click function button to record. 3. Move axis to end position, hold, and click function button to record. 4. Gimbal automatically returns to start position and rotates at constant speed.

Manual Lock

Manual lock allows locking the current angle by holding the gimbal at a specified angle for half a second. This can be applied to the tilting and panning axes in lock mode, and the tilting axis in panning mode.

Example for tilting axis: Hold the camera and change its angle in the tilting axis direction. Keep this position for half a second; the current angle will be locked manually.

Photograph

The shutter button [8] can take pictures via the shutter line. Click the shutter button to focus. Click again within 3 seconds to take pictures. If there is no operation within 3 seconds, the focus state is cleared.

Charging

Connect the gimbal to a power source using the Micro USB cable via the USB interface [12].

Illustration shows the gimbal's charging indicator, a Micro USB cable connecting to the USB interface, and a power source labeled "(equipped by user) Input: 5V/1A".

Explanation of Charging Indicator Status

4. App Connection and Firmware Upgrade

Download and Connect App

Download the "Feiyu ON" app and install it.

• (1) iOS version: Available on the App Store.
• (2) Android version: Available via Google Play, 360 Mobile Assistant, and Wandoujia.

Screenshots show the Feiyu ON app icon and download pages for iOS and Android, with QR codes for downloading.

Note: Please scan the two-dimensional code via the browser to download.

Connecting App

Start the App on your smartphone and follow the instructions to connect the smartphone App with the gimbal via Bluetooth.

Illustrations show the app interface for selecting the gimbal model (A2000) and initiating the Bluetooth connection.

Firmware Upgrade

(1) Option 1: Connect with PC

Connect the gimbal with a PC via a micro USB cable and upgrade the firmware. Please visit the official website www.feiyu-tech.com to download the relevant software for upgrading, including USB driver, firmware upgrade software, and product firmware. Install the software and decompress the firmware files. Follow the firmware upgrade instructions.

Illustration shows a gimbal connected via USB interface and Micro USB cable to a PC, with a screen displaying "Upgrade........".

(2) Option 2: Connect with Smartphone App

Connect the gimbal with the smartphone App via Bluetooth and then upgrade the firmware. The app will prompt if new firmware is available.

Illustrations show the Feiyu ON app interface indicating new firmware availability and options to upgrade or cancel.

5. Gimbal Initialization

You can initialize your gimbal when:

• The camera is not level.
• The gimbal has not been used for a long period of time.
• There are extreme temperature variations.

Adjusting Steps:

1. Fifth tap the function button [7]. The motors stop working, and the blue indicator light [5] stays on.
2. Place the gimbal still on the desktop. The gimbal will automatically initialize when it detects static. The blue indicator light [5] will flash three times, then the initialization ends.
3. After successful initialization, click the function button [7] to wake up the gimbal.

Note: If the initialization is not successful for a long time, long press the function button [7] to turn off the gimbal, restart it, and then initialize again.

6. Parameters

The gimbal has the following technical specifications:

7. Balance Adjustment

Proper balance is crucial for gimbal performance. Adjust the center of gravity for each axis.

STEP 1: Balance adjustment of the tilting axis

Adjust the center of gravity of the camera in two steps to the axis of rotation of the tilting axis.

(1) Adjust the center of gravity position of the tilting axis up and down: Let the camera lens point vertically down, hold the arm level, release, and observe the state of rotation. Adjust the balance by sliding the sliding arm up and down. After adjustment, be sure to tighten the lock screw [3] or [19].

Diagrams show: Normal vertical camera position; sliding the sliding arm up to adjust for 'Camera forward'; sliding the sliding arm down to adjust for 'Camera backward'.

(2) Adjust the center of gravity position of the tilting axis forward and backward: Let the camera lens point horizontally forward, hold the arm level, release, and observe the state of rotation. Loosen the screw [17] on the bottom of the camera and adjust the balance by sliding the adjustment skateboard [15] up and down at the bottom of the camera. After adjustment, be sure to tighten the lock screw [17].

Diagrams show: Balanced camera; 'Camera forward' with thumb screw [17] loosened and adjustment skateboard [15] being slid down; 'Camera backward' with adjustment skateboard [15] being slid up.

STEP 2: Balance adjustment of the rolling axis

When the balance adjustment of the tilting and rolling axes is completed, the balance of the panning axis can be adjusted. Keep the gimbal socket connector [11] horizontal. Hold the panning axis [10] and observe the camera tilt state. Loosen the lock screw [3] on the rolling axis and slide the cross arm [18] left and right to adjust. After adjustment, be sure to tighten the lock screw [3].

Diagrams show: Balanced camera; 'Camera leftward' with cross arm [18] being slid right to adjust; 'Camera rightward' with cross arm [18] being slid left to adjust.

STEP 3: Balance adjustment of the panning axis

Keep the gimbal socket connector [11] horizontal. Hold the panning axis [10] and observe the state of rotation. Loosen the lock screw [9] on the panning axis and slide the vertical arm [4] forward and backward to adjust. After adjustment, be sure to tighten the lock screw [9].

Diagrams show: 'The lens is down' with vertical arm [4] being slid backward to adjust; 'The lens is up' with vertical arm [4] being slid forward to adjust; 'Best balance' with socket connector [11] and horizontal ground indicated.

Disclaimer and Attention

Disclaimer

This product is prohibited for any illegal purpose. Users will be responsible for all behaviors of purchase and use of products.

The Company assumes no liability for any risks related to or resulting from the debug and use of this product (including direct, indirect, or third-party losses).

For any unknown sources of using, the company will not provide any services.

The updating and changes of product firmware and program may cause changes in function descriptions in this user manual. Please read the instructions carefully before upgrading the firmware and use the corresponding user manual.

You can get the latest user manual from the official website: www.feiyu-tech.com.

Feiyu Tech reserves the right to amend this manual and the terms and conditions of use the gimbal at any time.

Attention

• Please correctly assemble the gimbal in accordance with the diagram.
• Please install the camera before powering on the gimbal.
• When the gimbal is not in use or placed on the table, please ensure it is powered off.
• Remove the battery when not in use for a long time.