Evo SP-PRO User manual
For the latest user manuals, tutorial videos, rmware and calibration
instructions please visit our ocial wepage at EVOGimbals.com
Your new gimbal comes with a 1 Year Parts & Labor warranty. Be sure
to register your warranty by registering online at EVOGimbals.com
Thank you for choosing EVO Gimbals as your camera stabilization
solution! We know that buying a new product can be very exciting
and we are sure that you probably can not wait to use your new
gimbal! Before you start PLEASE read this manual and become
familiar with your gimbal’s components and operating modes.
We highly encourage everyone to also watch our great tutorial videos
on our website as a supplement to this manual.
BATTERY SAFETY!
Your Gimbal includes (1) Lithium Ion Battery that must be handled with care!
Here are some simple safety precautions you can take to ensure the best
performance for your batteries.
- Always handle your batteries with care.
- Always store your batteries in a cool dry and well ventilated area.
- Never mix the batteries with dierent brand, type or model battery.
- Always charge batteries in proper charger.
- Keep out of reach of children
- Always pack batteries securely and avoid excessive shock and vibration
- Regularly inspect batteries for exterior wear.
- Never throw your batteries in the trash! Always be sure to recycle them at the
appropriate battery recycling center.
Lithium-Ion batteries should not be exposed to extreme temperatures. Heat and
cold stress the batteries. Always charge and use your batteries at room tempera-
ture. If the battery has been exposed to extreme temperatures, allow the battery
to return to room temperature before charging it or using it.
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USER MANUAL
English v1.2
3 AXIS HANDHELD GIMBAL
FOR SMARTPHONES
Phone: +1 541 728 3741
Website: www.evogimbals.com
Address: 20810 Sockeye Pl
Suite 200
Bend, Oregon 97701
IMPORTANT MESSAGE
Please check that all items are included, if you are missing any
items or components please contact your dealer immediately!
1. Smartphone Mounting Clip 2. Roll Motor
3. Tilt Motor 4. Pan Motor
5. Power Button / Shutter Button 6. Slider Lever (Zoom Control)
IN THE BOX OVERVIEW
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WARNING!
ALWAYS MOUNT YOUR CAMERA
PRIOR TO POWERING ON!
FAILURE TO DO SO CAN DAMAGE THE
UNIT!
ensure the best performance. Please refer to our tutorials
IMPORTANT!
MICRO USB
CABLE
FOAM PAD FOR
PAN MOTOR
USER MANUAL
X1 18650
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BACK
7. Indicator Light 8. Micro USB Port (Charging/Updates)
9. Joystick 10. 18650 Li-Ion Battery
11. Battery Cap 12. Charging Indicator
GETTING STARTED
UNPACK SP-PRO
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INSTALL BATTERIES
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MOUNT CAMERA
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Your new Rage gimbal comes with two 18650 Li-Ion Batteries good for up to 6
hours of runtime. Be sure to charge your batteries before rst use (see charging).
Screw on the extension handle, install both batteries and tighten the battery cap.
Mount your camera to the
mounting plate using the
provided camera mount-
ing screw.
Adjust your camera so that
it is centered on the
mounting plate.
First a big thank you for choosing EVO Gimbals! Before you begin please be sure to
unpack your SP-PRO and review your contents list!
Your SP-PRO should be packed with the following items (including this user
guide):
MICRO USB
CABLE
FOAM PAD FOR
PAN MOTOR
USER MANUAL
X1 18650
CHECK BALANCE
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With the gimbal upright, begin
balancing the Tilt axis by slightly
loosening the camera tray thumb-
screw.
Make small adjustments up or down to
the the camera tray and retighten the
adjustment knob to check for balance.
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Note: Your new gimbal
comes with built in charging
capabilities. Use the provided
Micro USB cable with any
standard USB charging port
to charging port to charge
your gimbal’s batteries.
Additional batteries can be
purchased from your dealer
or on EVOGimbals.com
website.
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ALWAYS MOUNT YOUR CAMERA
PRIOR TO POWERING ON!
FAILURE TO DO SO CAN DAMAGE THE
UNIT!
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90°
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90°
Note: Adjust the camera tray to the lowest position for
larger size phones such as the iPhone 7 Plus.
With the gimbal upright, check the Roll
axis (horizon) balance. If your smart-
phone tilts downward due to the
weight you may need to run the
provided counterwieght so that the
gimbal.
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Note: Most standard size smartphones such as the iPhone 6S
or iPhone 7 will not need the counterwieght.
Larger size phones such as the iPhone 7 Plus will require the
counterweight.
OPERATION
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Press & Hold down the
power button and for 3-4
seconds, the motors will
automatically power on in
the Pan Follow Mode.
Turn motors ON / OFF by
depressing the joystick for
2 seconds.
STANDBY MODE:
Single click joystick to switch between Pan Follow
Mode and Lock Mode. Double click joystick to enter
Pan and Tilt Follow Mode.
SWITCH STABILIZING MODES:
POWERING ON:
Adjust the camera tilt angle by
pushing up or down on the
thumbstick. Camera tilt can only be
adjusted in Pan Follow Mode or
Lock Mode.
Adjust the camera Pan angle by
pushing left or right on the joystick.
Camera Pan angle can only be
adjusted in Lock Mode. Camera
horizon (Roll) angle can be adjusted
when in Pan and Tilt Followmode by
pushing joystick left/right.
Adjust Camera Angle:
Tilt & Roll axis are locked.
Pan axis rotates smoothly with turn of wrist.
Use thumbstick up and down to control tilt of camera.
Tilt, Roll and Pan axis are locked.
Use thumbstick up and down to control tilt of camera.
Use thumbstick left and right to manually pan camera left/right
Roll axis is locked. Pan and Tilt axis smoothly follow handle. Use thumb-
stick left and right to adjust the pan angle.
Single click thumbstick to exit into previous mode.
Note: upon exiting this mode the camera tilt angle and horizon angle
will remain locked in last position.
Use the gimbal in portrait mode by rotating
the handle left or right past 45 degrees until
the handle is 90 degrees at to the horizon.
The camera will automatically begin rotating in
the direction of the handle. Use this mode for
live facebook streaming or for vertical frame
panorama shots.
To use the gimbal inverted continue to rotate
the handle around until the handle is in the
upright position. The camera will continue to
follow until it is upside down level with the
horizon.
For additional information and video tutorials on switching between
modes and their intended uses please go to EVOGimbals.com
Roll
Motor
Tilt
Motor
Pan
Motor
OVERVIEW
Your SP-PRO gimbal comes
pre-programmed with 4 dier-
ent shooting modes for ultimate
creativity.
Please make note of each motor
as shown in diagram to the right.
You can also view ourtutorial
videos online to further under-
stand the diernt operating
modes.
OPERATING MODES
PAN FOLLOW MODE - 1 CLICK
LOCK MODE - 1 CLICK
PAN & TILT FOLLOW MODE - 2 CLICKS
PORTRAIT & INVERTED MODE
Red Light = Charging
Blue Light = Finished
Connect the Micro USB Port on the side of the handle to any
standard USB outlet or phone charger using the included Micro USB
cable. Batteries take approximately 2 to 3 hours to fully charge.
Shorter charge times can be achieved using higher mA rating AC/DC
adapter.
ALWAYS USE GENUINE
NCR 18650 OEM BATTERIES!
Monitor Remaining
Battery Power:
4 Flashes = 75-100%
3 Flashes = 50-75%
2 Flashes = 25-50%
Flashes Quickly = 0-25%
POWER INDICATOR LIGHT
Your gimbal must be matched with the orignal
batteries to guarantee performance, long life and
safety! Never pair dierent brand or dierent model
batteries together.
Additional batteries can be purchased from your
dealer or direct from EVOGimbals.com
CHARGING BATTERIES
CHARGING INDICATOR LIGHT
FIRMWARE UPGRADE / SOFTWARE CALIBRATION
Connect gimbal to your computer using the included Micro USB
cable to upgrade the rmware or to use the software calibration tool.
For the latest rmware upgrades, user manuals and software calibra-
tion please visit www.EVOGimbals.com and click on Downloads.
Note: Batteries cannot be charge through Micro USB port.
OPTIONAL REMOTE CABLE
Connect Remote Extension
Cable (sold separatley) to Micro
USB port to remotely control
operating modes and gimbal
functions.
Remote extension cable can be
very useful when shooting with
the carbon ber extension
poles (sold separatley).
USB CONNECTION
CONNECT TO EVO CAMERA APP
DOWNLOADAPP
AndroidUsers:
DownloadEVOControl APP from ocial EVOGimbals.com Website
iOSUsers:
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Power on gimbal by
pressing power button.
Turn on Bluetooth in your
smartphone settings menu.
Open the EVO Camera
APP and search for the
EVO SP-PRO bluetooth
signal by selecting the
bluetooth icon on the
upper right corner of the
screen.
Select the SP-PRO from
the device list and the
APP will automatically
connect.
CONNECT TO YOUR GIMBAL
For the latest information on the EVO CAMERA APP and its function
please go to EVOGimbals.com
DOWNLOAD CONTROL APP
For Android users (Supports Android 4.3+) please download
Android APP from Google Play.
For iOS users please search and download APP (”EVO GIMBALS
CAMERA”) on the iOS APP store.
TAKING PHOTOS & VIDEOS
Shutter Button
Take Photo or
Video Start/Stop
Zoom Control
Up Zoom In
Down Zoom Out
Use your gimbals
shutter button and
zoom slider button
to control your
cameras functions.
FACE TRACKING
select the Main Menu
icon in the upper left
corner and tap on the
FaceTracking Icon.
The gimbal will
automatically recognize
your subjects face and
FaceTracking can be activated when the gimbal is in Lock Mode. To turn
face tracking ON or OFF
automatically adjust the tilt and pan angles of
the camera to keep the subject in the center
of the frame.
DOWNLOADAPP
AndroidUsers:
DownloadEVOControl APP from ocial EVOGimbals.com Website
iOSUsers:
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Power on gimbal by
pressing power button.
Turn on Bluetooth in your
smartphone settings menu.
Open the EVO Control APP and search for the EVO SP-PRO
bluetooth signal. Select the gimbal and the APP will automati-
cally connect. Select “Control” from the bottom menu to view
the control screen.
Remotely power on the motors by pressing the Power button
at the top of the screen.
CONNECT TO YOUR GIMBAL
For the latest information on the EVO Control APP and its function
please go to EVOGimbals.com
The control page allows you to remotely
control your EVO SP-PRO.
You can put the gimbal into Standby
mode by powering the motors ON/OFF.
This control page also allows you to
remotely switch mode selection and
allows your cameras angles with control of
the Tilt, Roll and Pan axis.
REMOTE CONTROL
CALIBRATION
UPDATE
The calibration page allows you to
remotely complete the 6-Point Calibration
procedure.
Click START CALIBRATION and then place
gimbal as shown in the image, once the
position is successfully logged the image
will change to the next step until all 6
positions are logged.
The Update page provides information on
the rmware version of your gimbal and
provides information on any available
updates.
To update the rmware simply click START
UPDATE. Please note that you will need to
be connected to the internet either
through WiFi or your data connection with
your mobile carrier (data fees may apply)
in order to download and install the latest
rmware.
DOWNLOAD CONTROL APP
For Android users (Supports Android 4.3+) please download
Android APP from EVOGimbals.com
For iOS users please search and download APP (”EVO Control”)
on the iOS APP store.
CONNECT TO EVO REMOTE APP
EVO-SP-PRO342
EVO-SP-PRO342
EVO SP-PRO
Battery Indicator
4 Flashes = 75-100%
3 Flashes = 50-75%
2 Flashes = 25-50%
Flashes Quickly = 0-25%
Bluetooth Status Indicator
Continuous Flashing = Not Connected
Solid Light = Connected
Flash Once = Device Switch
Charging Indicator
Red = Charging
Green = Fully Charged
Power Switch
UP = Power On
DOWN = Power O
Device Switch
UP = Remote Control
DOWN = Smartphone Control
Multifunction Button
Single click to return gimbal
to original position.
Joystick
Single Click the joystick to switch
between operating modes. Heading
Follow Mode (default) and Heading Lock
Mode.
Double Click the joystick to enter Heading
& Pitch Follow Mode. Single click the
joystick again to exit this mode and return
to previous mode. Please refer to the
Operating Modes section of the manual
for more details.
Remote Specications:
Charging Voltage: 5V
Battery Life: ~30 Hours
Battery Capacity: 150mAh
Transmit/Recieve Current: 11.9mA
Normal Operating Current: 2.8mA
Max Control Distance: ~30’ Feet
Wireless Remote
Binding Instructions
1. Place remote within 5 feet
of gimbal.
2. Hold down the multifunc-
tion button while switching
on the power switch.
3. Bluetooth Indicator light
will rapidly ash while
connecting. Indicator light
will illuminate solid when
connected successfully.
Note: Wireless remote
sold separately.
WIRELESS REMOTE SPECIFICATIONS
Dimensions: Length：105mm
Width：102mm
Height：278mm
Operating Current: 80mA-6000mA
Operating Temperature: 5F°-115F° (0C°-45C°)
Run-Time: 3-4h
Gimbal Weight: 265g（no batteries）
Camera Payload: 130g-225g
Tilt, Roll, Pan Axis Range: 360° (unlimited rotation)
Battery: Lithium Ion
Battery Type: NCR 18650
Battery Voltage: 3.7V
USB Charger Current: 800mAh
USB Charger Input Voltage: 5V USB
SPECIFICATIONS
102mm 105mm
278mm
Max Opening 85mm
Min Opening 55mm
WARRANTY INFORMATION
WARRANTY PERIOD:
The warranty period is (1) Year from the original date of purchase. During this
warranty period, under normal use, EVO Gimbals will at its option, repair and/or
replace parts detemined to be defective.
WARRANTY DOES NOT COVER:
1. Any unauthorized maintenance, misuse, collision, liquid inltration (water
damage), or modications.
2. Incorrect Use of Product: altering software, removing serial numbers/logos,
using cameras not approved by EVO.
3. Damage due to re, ood, acts of God, misuse and related damage.
4. Any prepaid freight for warranty service.
WARRANTY SERVICE:
If any product issues arise please contact your dealer rst. Many gimbal
performance problems can be solved with a simple calibration sequence. Be
sure to visit www.EVOGimbals.com for the latest tutorial videos.
If it is found that service on your gimbal is needed please visit our ocial
a warranty claim.
WARRANTY REGISTRATION:
Please register your warranty so we can provide you with the latest rmware
updates, user manuals and tutorial videos. To register your warranty please
and/or obtain warranty service for your gimbal,
Visit Our Web Site:
www.EVOGimbals.com
CONTACT US:
Email: [email protected]
Online: www. EVOGIMBALS .com
Phone: +1 541 728 3741
Address: 20810 Sockeye Pl
Suite 200
Bend, OR 97701
Parts: For a period of one (1) year from the original date of purchase of product (“Parts Warranty”),
EVO Gimbals will supply new or refurbished replacement parts in exchange for parts determined to
be defective.
This Limited Warranty covers only the hardware components packaged with the Product. It does not
cover technical assistance for hardware or software usage and it does not cover any software
products whether or not contained in the Product; any such software is provided “AS IS”unless
expressly provided for in any enclosed software Limited Warranty. Please refer to the End User
License Agreements included with the Product for your rights and obligations with respect to the
software.
Instructions: To obtain warranty service, you must deliver the product, freight prepaid, in either its
original packaging or packaging aording an equal degree of protection to the EVO Gimbals
authorized service facility specied. It is your responsibility to backup any data, software or other
materials you may have stored or preserved on your unit. It is likely that such data, software, or other
materials will be lost or reformatted during service and EVO Gimbals will not be responsible for any
such damage or loss. A dated purchase receipt is required. For specic instructions on how to obtain
warranty service for your product,
Visit Our Ocial Web Site:
www.EVOGimbals.com
Or email EVO Gimbals Customer Support
For an accessory or part not available from your authorized dealer please visit our website.
Repair / Replacement Warranty: This Limited Warranty shall apply to any repair, replacement part
or replacement product for the remainder of the original Limited Warranty period or for ninety (90)
days, whichever is longer. Any parts or product replaced under this Limited Warranty will become
the property of EVO Gimbals.
This Limited Warranty only covers product issues caused by defects in material or workmanship
during ordinary consumer use; it does not cover product issues caused by any other reason,
including but not limited to product issues due to commercial use, acts of God, misuse, limitations of
technology, or modication of or to any part of the EVO Gimbals product. This Limited Warranty does
not cover EVO Gimbals products sold AS IS or WITH ALL FAULTS or consumables (such as fuses or
batteries). This Limited Warranty is invalid if the factory-applied serial number has been altered or
removed from the product. This Limited Warranty is valid only in the United States.
LIMITATION ON DAMAGES: EVO GIMBALS SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INCIDENTAL OR
CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES FOR BREACH OF ANY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTY ON THIS
PRODUCT.
DURATION OF IMPLIED WARRANTIES: EXCEPT TO THE EXTENT PROHIBITED BY APPLICABLE LAW,
ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE ON THIS
PRODUCT IS LIMITED IN DURATION TO THE DURATION OF THIS WARRANTY.
Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, or
allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts, so the above limitations or exclusions may
not apply to you. This Limited Warranty gives you specic legal rights and you may have other rights
which vary from state to state.
LIMITED WARRANTY
EVO Gimbals (“EVO Gimbals”) warrants this product against defects in material or workmanship for
the time periods and as set forth below. Pursuant to this Limited Warranty, EVO Gimbals will, at its
option, (i) repair the product using new or refurbished parts or (ii) replace the product with a new or
refurbished product. For purposes of this Limited Warranty,“refurbished” means a product or part
that has been returned to its original specications. In the event of a defect, these are your exclusive
remedies.
Labor: For a period of one (1) year from the original date of purchase of the product (“Labor
Warranty”), EVO Gimbals will, at its option, repair or replace with new or refurbished product,
product determined to be defective. If EVO Gimbals elects to replace the product after this Labor
Warranty has expired but while the Parts Warranty below is still in eect, it will do so for the
applicable labor charge.
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