Hohem iSteadyMobile+ User Manual

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Thank you for purchasing the Hohem product. By using this product, you signify that you have read this disclaimer and warning carefully and agree to abide by the terms and conditions herein. You are solely responsible for your conduct while using this product and for any consequences thereof. Use this product only for proper purposes and in accordance with all applicable laws, rules, regulations, and Hohem's terms, precautions, practices, policies, and guidelines. Hohem accepts no liability for damage, injury, or legal responsibility incurred directly or indirectly from the use of this product. The user shall observe safe and lawful practices, including those set forth in this document.

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Hohem Joy supports iOS 10.0 and Android 6.0 or later.

Search for 'Hohem Joy' in the App Store or Google Play and follow the installation instructions.

Accessories List:

• Tripod*1
• Carry Case*1
• Type C Charging Cable*1
• User Manual*1
• Quick Start Guide*1

Product Overview

The Hohem iSteadyMobile+ features three axes of stabilization: Roll 320°, Pan 600°, and Tilt 320°.

Key components include:

• ① Roll Motor
• ② Pan Motor
• ③ 1/4 Inch Extension Screw Hole
• ④ Handle (Battery inside)
• ⑤ 1/4 Inch Extension Screw Hole
• ⑥ Mode Indicator
• ⑦ Zoom/Focus Slider
• ⑧ Bluetooth Indicator
• ⑨ Joystick
• ⑩ Mode Button
• ⑪ ON/OFF (Shutter button)
• ⑫ Tilt Motor
• ⑬ Balancing Knob
• ⑭ Rotatable Phone Holder
• ⑮ Trigger
• ⑯ USB DC Out/ DC In

Gimbal Charging

⚠️ Charge the gimbal fully before first use. Charging takes approximately 2 hours.

Ports:

• USB Port: Power bank output
• Type C Port: Gimbal charging port

Battery Status Check: Tap the power button.

• Flickering: Charging
• 4 LED lights on: 100%, fully charged
• 3 LED lights on: 75%
• 2 LED lights on: 50%
• 1 LED light on: 25%

App "Hohem Joy" Bluetooth Connection

1. Enable Bluetooth on your smartphone.
2. Launch the 'Hohem Joy' app and click 'START' to enter the photo/recording interface. (Ensure phone Bluetooth is enabled and connect via the app).

Landscape Mode: Mounting and Balancing

⚠️ Do not turn on the gimbal without the smartphone roughly balanced and mounted.

It is highly recommended to remove the phone case before mounting.

Roughly balancing the gimbal before powering on can increase motor efficiency, stabilization, and battery life.

For smartphones larger than 6.7 inches (e.g., iPhone 13 Pro Max), the iSteady Mobile Plus can function well even without perfect balancing before powering on.

1. Pull the phone clamp and mount the phone.
2. Push the phone to the rightmost, close to the motor.
3. Loosen the knob and slide the arm to balance the gimbal. Adjust for small phones (e.g., iPhone 13 mini) on the left, and big phones (e.g., iPhone 13 Pro Max) on the right.
4. Tighten the knob.
5. Long press the power button to power on.

Specifications: Max Payload: 280g. Phone clamp width: 58mm~89mm.

Portrait Mode: Mounting and Balancing

⚠️ Please turn off the gimbal first, then rotate the phone clamp and mount the phone. Do not turn on the gimbal without the smartphone roughly balanced and mounted.

1. Loosen the knob, slide the arm to the leftmost, and tighten the knob.
2. Rotate the phone clamp 90 degrees.
3. Pull the phone clamp and mount the phone. Adjust the phone up or down to roughly balance the gimbal.
4. Make the phone roughly balance, and long press the power button to power on.

Quick Switch to Portrait Mode

Rotate the handle to automatically switch to portrait mode.

After switching to portrait mode, the joystick controls only left and right rotation.

Limitations for quick switch:

1. In POV mode.
2. When the handle is perpendicular.
3. When the app setting for left/right joystick is 'roll'.

Operation Instruction

Controls:

• Joystick: Controls Tilt (Up/Down) and Pan (Left/Right).
• Slider: Focus/Zoom in & out (available in the app).
• Mode Button: Single press to switch modes. Triple press for 600° Auto Inception (press again to stop). Press five times for Auto Calibration.
• Power On/Off Button: Long press for 3 seconds to power on/off. Single press for Photo/Start-End Video. Double press to switch photo/video modes (app). Triple press to switch front/rear cameras (app).
• Trigger Button: Press for Sport mode. Press once, then hold for 'L' (All Locked). Double press to recenter the gimbal.

Indicators:

• Bluetooth Indicator: Solid green (connected), Solid red (abnormality), Flashing red (low battery/overload), Yellow (remote control operation), Off (disconnected).

Note: Remote control is a non-standard purchase. Refer to its manual for pairing and instructions.

Gimbal Mode Button

Tap the button to switch between working modes, indicated by lights.

• PF (Pan Follow): Default mode. Tilt and roll axes locked; camera moves left/right smoothly.
• PTF (Pan & Tilt Follow): Roll axis locked; camera moves left/right and up/down.
• L (All Locked): Camera stays in its current orientation.
• POV (All Follow & Inception): All axes follow gimbal movement. Inception: Hold gimbal horizontally and push joystick left/right.

Auto Calibration

⚠️ Auto calibration can reduce drift caused by magnetic interference or human error.

1. Place the gimbal on a flat surface using a tripod.
2. Double press the trigger button to recenter the gimbal.
3. Press the mode button five times to start auto calibration. Do not touch the gimbal during calibration.
4. Two beeps indicate calibration is complete; the gimbal will recenter and return to normal operation.

If calibration fails (e.g., not on a flat surface), the gimbal will beep, flash all 4 mode lights, and enter sleep mode. Press any button (except joystick) to wake it and retry.

FAQ

Q: Why does the gimbal vibrate after powering on?

A: Ensure the smartphone is mounted before powering on. Keep the phone's bottom close to the motor. Remove phone cases, especially for large phones. Adjust motor power via the app if the phone is too heavy or light. Refer to 'Auto calibration'.

Q: Why does the gimbal not work properly, and all 4 mode lights are flashing?

A: Holding the upper part of the gimbal may cause it to enter sleep mode for motor protection. Press any button (except joystick) to wake it up and only hold the handle during use.

Q: Why the phone app cannot be connected via Bluetooth?

A: 1. Enable phone Bluetooth (Enable ONLY). 2. Turn on the gimbal. 3. Launch Hohem Joy app. 4. Connect via app prompt or search (Device name: "iM5-xxxxxx"). 5. Click to connect. (Important: Connect within the app!). If connection fails, exit app, restart Bluetooth, and retry.

Delete all paired Bluetooth devices: Push up the slider while pressing the mode button. Bluetooth light flashes green 5 times. Then try again.

Android Bluetooth Connection Notes: 1. Turn on location service. 2. Grant location permissions for the app.

Specifications

01 Install Magnetic Fill Light

This fill light can be used on the stabilizer or magnetically mounted on any iron surface, working independently.

a. Install on Gimbal (For gimbals with a metal plate, e.g., Hohem XE): Keep the "hohem" logo upwards and attach the fill light to the magnetic alignment.

b. Install Metal Plate: Stick the metal plate on a clean surface after removing the protective film, then place the magnetic fill light onto the metal plate.

02 How the Magnetic Fill Light Works

Provides Cold Light / Warm Light / Natural White Light with 10-Level Adjustable Brightness.

Controls:

• ① M Button: Turn on/off fill light (press and hold for 3s). Switch light mode (press once: Cold/Warm/Natural White).
• ② Plus "+" Button: Increase brightness in ten levels (single press).
• ③ Minus "-" Button: Decrease brightness in ten levels (single press).
• ④ Fill Light Indicator: 'C' indicates Cold, 'W' indicates Warm. 'C' alone means Cold light in use. 'W' alone means Warm light in use. 'C' and 'W' both lighting means Natural white light in use.
• ⑤ Power Indicator: Flashing red (Charging), Solid red (Fully Charged).

03 Specifications

Warranty Terms

1. Within 15 days of purchase, functional disorders or quality problems qualify for free replacement service, provided the product and package are undamaged. A brand new replacement will be offered after confirming the product issue.
2. Warranty is valid only under normal use.
3. Under normal circumstances, a 1-year warranty applies. Maintenance of life is provided, but accidents, artificial damage, improper disassembly, or misuse are NOT covered.
4. Keep and present the warranty card for service.

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• BRAZIL: +55 (0)800 5911897 (Mon-Fri: 10:00AM-6:00PM GMT -3)

Warranty Card Fields: User Name, Contact No., Address, Purchase Date, Prod. Serial No., Failure Cause, Service Record.

Regulatory Information

Federal Communication Commission (FCC) Radiation Exposure Statement: The device meets general RF exposure requirements and can be used in portable exposure conditions without restriction.

This device complies with FCC Part 15 rules. Operation is subject to two conditions: (1) it must not cause harmful interference, and (2) it must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

NOTE: The manufacturer is not responsible for radio or TV interference caused by unauthorized modifications. Such modifications void the user's authority to operate the equipment.

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with Class B digital device limits per FCC Part 15. These limits provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in residential installations. The equipment generates and radiates radio frequency energy; improper installation or use may cause harmful interference to radio communications. No guarantee is made that interference will not occur in a specific installation. If interference occurs, users are encouraged to correct it by reorienting the antenna, increasing separation, connecting to a different circuit, or consulting a dealer/technician.

FCC Caution: Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance may void the user's authority to operate this equipment.

IC Statement: This device complies with Industry Canada license-exempt RSS standard(s). Operation is subject to two conditions: (1) it must not cause interference, and (2) it must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

Le présent appareil est conforme aux CNR d'Industrie Canada applicables aux appareils radio exempts de licence. L'exploitation est autorisée aux deux conditions suivantes : (1) l'appareil ne doit pas produire de brouillage, et (2) l'utilisateur de l'appareil doit accepter tout brouillage radioélectrique subi, même si le brouillage est susceptible d'en compromettre le fonctionnement.

The product complies with Canada portable RF exposure limits for uncontrolled environments and is safe for intended operation. Further RF exposure reduction can be achieved by keeping the product away from the user's body or setting the device to lower output power if available.

Déclaration d'exposition aux radiations: Le produit est conforme aux limites d'exposition pour les appareils portables RF pour les États-Unis et le Canada établies pour un environnement non contrôlé. Le produit est sûr pour un fonctionnement tel que décrit dans ce manuel. La réduction aux expositions RF peut être augmentée si l'appareil peut être conservé aussi loin que possible du corps de l'utilisateur ou que le dispositif est réglé sur la puissance de sortie la plus faible si une telle fonction est disponible.

Bluetooth: 2404-2480MHz, EIRP (MAX): -8.15dBm.

Model Names: iSM5K, iSM5, iSteady Mobile+ Kit, iSteady Mobile+