FeiYu Tech AK2000 User manual

3-Axis Stabilized Handheld Gimbal for Camera
Guilin Feiyu Technology Incorporated Company
V3.1E NUser Manual
Instructions

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5.1 Introduction to functional models
5.2Handle - Function / Operation
5.AK2000 Function / Operation
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5.3Modes
1.Product Overview 1
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2.Installation
3.Gimbal Balancing
3.1Balance Adjustment of the Tilting Axis
3.2Balance Adjustment of the Rolling Axis
3.3Balance Adjustment of the Panning Axis
2.1Battery Charging
2.2Battery Installation
2.3 Installation handles
6.Advanced Operation
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6.1Gimbal Initialization
6.2Firmware Upgrade
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7.Specifications
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2.4Camera Installation
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8.Compatible Cameras for Reference
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4.App - Download and Connecting
4.1Download and Install Feiyu ON App
4.2Connecting App
Catalogue

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1.Product Overview
Nikon shutter release
X1
Shortcut Button
Pan Axis Knob Ring
1/4 Inch Thread Hole
Vertical Arm
Pan Lock Screw
1/4 Inch Thread Hole
Lens Support Frame Roll Axis
Screw
Sliding Arm
anti-column
Roll Lock Screw
Tilt Lock Screw
Quick Release Plate
1/4 Inch Thread Hole
Cross Arm
Retaining Ring
Power Button
Mode Button
Touch Screen
Recording Button
Joystick
Capturing Button
Function Button
Tilt Axis
Fixed Plate
1/4 Inch Thread Hole
Safety
Lock
Multifunction Knob
Handle
Accessories
Canon Control Cable
（RS-80N3）
X1
Charger
X1
Micro USB Cable
X1
18650 Li-ion Battery
X4
Sony Control Cable
(3.5 audio to multi)
X1
Tripod
X1
Panasonic Control Cable
(Shift audio 3.5 to 2.5)
X1
Thumb Screw
(Short)
X1

2.1Battery Charging
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2.Installation
(1) Please mount the camera before powering on the gimbal.
(2) When the battery is low, please charge the gimbal.
(3) When not in use, turn off the gimbal and then remove the batteries.
TIPS
Micro USB
Cable
（not included）
5V / 3A
Please fully charge the batteries before powering on the gimbal for the first time.
Note: When installing the battery, pay attention to the direction of the battery. If the battery is reloaded,
it will cause the battery to short-circuit.
Charge the batteries with the charger.
2.2Battery Installation
Remove the tail cap, open the batteries compartment, and install the batteries correctly.
Battery Model:
18650 Li-ion Battery
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2.3 Installation handles
2.3.1 Installation handles
2.3.2 Split handle
Figure 1 Figure 2
Figure3 Figure4 Figure5
The stabilizer is placed flat on the ground, holding the stabilizer's head, and only twisting the retaining ring,
as shown in Figure 3. After twisting, the head is lifted vertically and upwards, as shown in Figure 4. Do not
move left or right, as shown in Figure 5, to prevent the stylus from breaking.
L
T
LT
A B C
alignment
alignment
T=Tight L=Loose
T=Tight L=Loose
Note: When installing the handle, the four positioning screws must be aligned with the corresponding
positioning holes and then tighten the fixing ring to avoid the stylus being hit and causing troubles to
the stabilizer.
Align the handle positioning screw with the head positioning hole, fix the handle part and the head, then
move up the fixing ring up and tighten it, and the installation is completed.
A.Stylus
B.Positioning hole
C.Positioning screw

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Note: make sure the camera is ready to shoot, the lens cover is removed, the battery and memory card
are loaded before installation.
2.4 Camera Installation
Thumb Screw
(Long)
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2Thumb Screw
(Short)
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Safety Lock Anti-column
1. Lock the lens support frame with the screw to the quick release plate;
2. Use the thumb screw to lock the camera from the bottom slot of the quick release
plate, and slightly adjust the lens support frame after locking the camera;
(Select the long/short thumb screw according to the position of the camera to be
mounted on the quick release plate)
3. Press and hold the anti-column；
4. Place the quick release plate on the fixed plate, loosen the anti-column and tighten
the safety lock.

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3.1 Balance Adjustment of the Tilting Axis
Camera right leaning，
slide to left to adjust
Camera left leaning，
silde to right to adjust
Note:
1. Before adjusting the balance, the camera needs to remove the lens cover and insert it into the memory
card to complete all the connections to ensure that the camera is ready to shoot.
2. During the balancing process, ensure that the camera power is turned off and the stabilizer motor is
turned off. It is possible to lock each axis of the stabilizer to the installation posture to facilitate balance
adjustment.
3. Tripods can be installed (refer to 20 pages for installation) for easy balance adjustment.
Unscrew the locking screw of the tilt axis motor and adjust the balance by
adjusting the sliding arm left and right (see Figure 7, Figure 8). When the cross
arm is kept horizontal, the camera lens is placed vertically upwards and stays
in a vertical state with the ground. The sliding arm adjustment is completed,
as shown in Figure 6.
（1）Adjust the position of the camera's tilting axis up and down: Place the
camera lens upright and keep the cross arm horizontal, as shown in Figure
6. After releasing the hand, observe the camera lens rotation state.
Figure6
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3.Gimbal Balancing
Adjust the center of gravity of the camera in two steps to
the axis of rotation of the tilting axis.
* After adjustment, make sure tighten the lock screw .
T=Tight
L=Loose
T=Tight
L=Loose
Figure8
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Camera backward,slide the adjustment
skateboard up to adjust
Camera forward,slide the adjustment
skateboard down to adjust
（2）Adjust the center of gravity position of the
tilting axis forward and backward: point
the camera lens horizontal forward, adjust cross
arm to maintain the level as shown
in figure9,let go and observe the state of rotation.
Unscrew the camera safety lock on the right side and adjust
the balance by sliding the quick release plate at the bottom
of the camera back and forth (see Figure 10, Figure 11).
When the cross arm is kept horizontally, the tilt axis can stay
stably at any angle, indicating that the balance adjustment
of the tilt axis is completed.
*Be sure to fasten the safety lock after adjustment.
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Figure10
Figure11
Safety
Lock
Safety
Lock

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3.2Balance Adjustment of the Rolling Axis
Camera leftward,slide the
cross arm right to adjust
Camera rightward,slide the
cross arm left to adjust
Unscrew the lock screw of the motor of roll axis and adjust the left and
right sliding cross arm (see Figure 13, Figure 14). When the roll axis can
stay stably at any angle, it means that the balance adjustment of the
roll axis is completed.
When the balance adjustment of the tilt axis of the stabilizer is
completed, the balance adjustment of the roll axis can be
performed: the camera lens is placed horizontally forward, the cross
arm is kept horizontally as shown in Figure 12, and the cross arm is
released to make the cross arm in a natural state. Observed camera
tilt state.
* After adjustment, be sure to tighten the lock screw.
Figure12
Figure13
Figure14
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T
T=Tight
L=Loose
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3.3Balance Adjustment of the Panning Axis
The lens is down，slide the vertical
arm backward to adjust
The lens is up，slide the vertical
arm forward to adjust
T
L
When the balance adjustment of tilting axis
and rolling axis is completed, the balance
of the panning axis can be adjusted.
Keep the stabilizer handle part parallel to the
horizontal floor, and hold the vertical arm parallel to
the ground, as shown in Figure 15.
Unscrew the lock screw of the pan axis motor and slide
the vertical arm to adjust it (see Figure 16, Figure 17).
When the vertical arm is parallel to the ground, the pan
axis can stay stably at any angle, indicating that the
balance adjustment of the pan axis is completed.
* After adjustment, make sure tighten the lock screw.
T=Tight
L=Loose
TL
T=Tight
L=Loose
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Figure16
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