FeiYu Tech AK2000C User manual

3-Axis Stabilized Handheld Gimbal for Camera
Instruction
EN V 2.1

Catalogue
1. Product Overview ……………………………………………… 2
2. Start to Use ……………………………………………………… 3
2.1 Charging ……………………………………………………………………… 3
2.2 Unlock and Lock …………………………………………………………… 4
2.3 Camera Installation ………………………………………………………… 5
2.4 Gimbal Balancing …………………………………………………………… 5
2.5 Power ON/OFF ……………………………………………………………… 10
3. Function operation ……………………………………………… 10
3.1 Mode/Function Introduction ……………………………………………… 10
3.2 Button Operation …………………………………………………………… 12
3.3 USB Port ……………………………………………………………………… 14
3.4 Touch Screen ………………………………………………………………… 15
3.5 Modes Setting ……………………………………………………………… 16
3.6 Motion-timelapse Mode …………………………………………………… 19
3.7 Initialization ………………………………………………………………… 21
3.8 Manual Lock ………………………………………………………………… 22
4. Feiyu ON App …………………………………………………… 23
4.1 Download the Feiyu ON App ……………………………………………… 23
4.2 App Connecting ……………………………………………………………… 23
4.3 Firmware Upgrade ………………………………………………………… 24
5. Accessories ……………………………………………………… 25
5.1 Tripod ………………………………………………………………………… 25
5.2 Versatile Arm (Optional Accessories) ……………………………………… 26
5.3 L-shaped quick release plate (Optional Accessories) …………………… 26
5.4 Hyperlink Remote Controller (Optional Accessories) …………………… 26
5.5 Extension Rod (Optional Accessories) …………………………………… 28
5.6 Multifunctional Bracket (Optional Accessories) ………………………… 28
5.7 Wireless MIC Kit (Optional Accessories) …………………………………… 29
6. Speci󽗉cations …………………………………………………… 31
Compatible Cameras for Reference …………………………… 32
Disclaimer …………………………………………………………… 34

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Introduction
AK2000C is a professional 3-axis stabilized handheld gimbal for DSLR and
mirrorless camera, which can be held in one hand and installed on tripods,
versatile arms or other devices.
AK2000C is equipped with function buttons and a touch screen so that userscan
switch the working modes, control the rotating orientation, and set parameters
by one hand. The gimbal can directly control the camera shooting and focusing
through connecting camera control cable.
Suggestion
AK2000C is designed with function button and LCD touch screen, which can
switch the gimbal working mode, control the rotation and the parameters
setting by one hand. The camera shutter cable is equipped for controlling the
photography, video recording and focus following directly at handle.
Tutorial
Feiyu AK2000C includes below information, please read the
information before using the gimbal:
1. Quick start guide
2. Online instruction
3. Tutorial
The tutorial videos can be watched at FeiyuTech official
website or scan the QR code.
https://www.feiyu-tech.com/play/
Feiyu ON App
Feiyu ON App is needed while using the gimbal. Please download Feiyu ON at
your smartphone App Store or scan the QR code as below. See P23 for more.

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1. Product Overview
1. Arca quick release plate
2. Quick release plate
3. Fixed plate
4. 1/4 inch thread hole
5. Tilt axis
6. Tilt axis position lock
7. Vertical arm lock screw
8. Power button
9. USB-C port
10. Function button
11. 1/4 inch thread hole
3/8 inch thread hole
12. Touch screen
13. Joystick
14. Mode button
15. Shutter button
16. Sliding arm
17. Sliding arm lock screw
18. Thumb screw
19. Lens holder
20. Pan axis position lock
21. Trigger button
22. Cross arm
23. Arca quick release plate
safety lock
24. Cross arm lock screw
25. Roll axis
26. Roll axis position lock
27. Quick release plate safety
lock
28. Vertical arm
29. Pan axis
30. Handle (built in battery)
* This product does not include the camera.

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Standard accessories
USB2.0 to Type-C×1 Type-C to Type-C (C02)×1 Type-C to TRS2.5 (T02)×1 Type-C to Micro（A03）×1
Type-C to Multi (Sony
shutter cable)×1
DC2.5mm (TYPE C to
2.5mm)(Panasonic shutter
cable)×1
Anti-slip metal tripod×1 Wrench×1
Optional accessories
Hyperlink remote
controller×1 Extension rod×1 Multifunctional bracket for tilt axis×1
Versatile arm
( for AK2000S and
AK2000C)×1
Wireless MIC Kit
Wireless MIC×1 Wireless receiver×1 L-shaped quick release
plate×1
2. Start to Use
2.1 Charging
TIP:
• Please fully charge the battery before power on the gimbal for the 󽗉rst time.
• When the battery is low, please charge the gimbal.
Open the USB rubber cover. Connect the USB 2.0 AM to Type-C MALE cable to
charge. Quick charge is available.

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2.2 Unlock and Lock
Each rotating axes has a position lock for convenient balancing and storage.
Be sure to unlock the position locks
before using the gimbal.
Lock
Unlock
Step:
Stored lock satus
Balanced lock satus

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2.3 Camera Installation
TIP: Camera is ready to shoot. (The lens cover should be removed from the camera
and the memory card and battery needs to be inserted to the camera to complete all the
connections.)
①
2.4 Gimbal Balancing
For ideal shooting effects, balancing the gimbal is necessary, and accurate
balance will o󽗈er longer battery life.
TIP:
• Before balancing the gimbal, please lock the gimbal at the balanced lock status,
and the lens cover should be removed from the camera and the memory card
needs to be inserted to the camera to complete all the connections to ensure
that the camera is ready for shooting.
• The camera is ready for shooting and has mounted on the gimbal.
• During balancing the gimbal, make sure the camera and gimbal are all powered
o󽗈.
• If it is needed to add accessories after the balance is completed, gimbal needs
to be re-balanced again.
Balanced standard: the camera can stay stably at any angles.

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2.4.1 Balance tilt axis
Step (a)
· Turn the camera lens upwards.
· Let it go, observe the dropping direction of the camera.
· Loosen the lock screw(red).
· Move the camera.
Status A: Tip: Slide the 󽗉xed plate slightly in the
direction of the arrow.
Status B: Tip: Slide the 󽗉xed plate slightly in the
direction of the arrow.
·Move the camera until it can keep upwards, then
tighten the screw.

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Step (b)
· Turn the camera lens forward.
· Let it go, observe the dropping direction of the camera.
· Unlock the safety lock(red).
· Move the camera.
Status A: Tip: Slide the quick release plate
slightly in the direction of the arrow.
Status B: Tip: Slide the quick release plate
slightly in the direction of the arrow.
·Move the camera until it can keep forward, then
tighten the safety lock.

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2.4.2 Balance roll axis
· Unlock the safety lock(red).
· Let it go, observe the dropping direction of the camera.
· Loosen the lock screw(red).
· Move the camera.
Status A: Tip: Slide the cross arm slightly in the
direction of the arrow.
Status B: Tip: Slide the cross arm slightly in the
direction of the arrow.
·Move the camera until it can stay horizontally, then
tighten the screw.

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2.4.3 Balance pan axis
· Hold the handle and slant it (＞15°), put the
vertical arm horizontally.
· Let it go, observe the dropping direction of the
camera.
· Loosen the lock screw(red).
· Move the camera.
Status A: Tip: Slide the vertical arm slightly in
the direction of the arrow.
Status A: Tip: Slide the vertical arm slightly in
the direction of the arrow.
·Move the camera until it can stay stably at any
angles, then tighten the screw.

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2.5 Power ON/OFF
Check before powering on:
• Gimbal has enough energy.
• All the position locks have been unlocked , safety lock, lock screw have
been tightened.
• Camera is ready to shoot. (The lens cover should be removed from the camera
and the memory card and battery needs to be inserted to the camera to
complete all the connections.)
• When not in use for a long time, power o󽗈 the gimbal.
Long press power button, release the button
until it shows on display.
3. Function operation
3.1 Mode/Function Introduction
① Pan Mode (Default mode)
The roll and tilt direction are 󽗉xed, and the camera moves
according to the left-right movements of the user's hand.
② Follow Mode
The roll direction is 󽗉xed, and the camera moves
according to the left-right or up-down movements of the
user's hand.

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③ All follow Mode
The camera moves according to the user's hand.
④ Lock Mode
The orientation of the camera is 󽗉xed.
⑤ Reset
Return to Pan Mode, 3-axis return to initial position.
⑥ Auto-rotation mode (See P16 for more )
Auto-rotation mode helps user setup and automatically taketime-lapse
photography. It can set rotation route and time.
⑦ Manual Lock (See P22 for more )
Slide the tilt axis to a desired position, and hold on for 0.5 second. Set the camera
position accurately and conveniently.
⑧ Inception Mode
Single tap Inception menu on screen, setting rotate speed and direction on the
screen directly.
⑨ Sel󽗉e Mode
The camera turns 180° horizontally, sel󽗉e shooting is available.
⑩ Protrait Mode
Single tap Portrait menu on screen to enter portrait mode for livestream/Tiktok.
To get more videography skills with gimbal and it's tutorial, please kindly visit
our o󽗋cial or download Feiyu ON App.
http://www.feiyu-tech.com

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3.2 Button Operation
3.2.1 Mode operation
Button Function Description
Mode Button
Single tap Pan/Lock mode (default mode)
Double tap Pan mode
Triple tap All follow mode
3.2.2 Shutter button
Button Function Description
Shutter Button
(2stages-way
press: half-way
press & full-way
press)
1. Focus Single tap (half-way press)
2. Photography Full-way press after focusing.
3. Video recording Single tap (fully tap) start/stop
4. Continuous shooting
Long press for 5 seconds, (fully press) ,after
beep sound. Tap again to exit, default shoot 1
time every 5 seconds.
3.2.3 Function button operation
Button Function Description
Function Button Photography/video recording Single tap

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3.2.4 Joystick
Button Function Description
Joystick
1. Camera lens move to upward, select the
option above on display Move to upward
2. Camera lens move to downward, select
the option below on display Move to downward
3. Camera lens move to left, select the
option on the left on display Move to left
4. Camera lens move to right, select the
option on the right on display Move to right
3.2.5 Power button
Button Function Description
Power Button
1. Power ON/OFF Long press
2. Lock/ unlock screen/ go back to
home page (Set up the display) Single tap
3. Standby mode Double tap
4. Awaken the gimbal Single tap at standby mode

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3.2.6 Trigger button
Button Function Description
Trigger Button
1. Follow mode Press & hold
2. Reset Double tap
3. Sel󽗉e shooting (Pan axis rotate 180°
to shoot） Triple tap
3.3 USB Port
There are USB2.0 and Type C port at the 󽗉xed plate, which enable to connect to
camera/follow focus and other devices.

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3.4 Touch Screen
3.4.1 Touch Screen
Icon Mode Icon Mode
Camera Connected/Photography Battery Level
Camera Unconnected Bluetooth
Video Recording Mode Bluetooth Unconnected
All Lock Mode Pan Mode
Follow Mode All Follow Mode
3.4.2 Display screen switch
3.4.3 Usage of touch screen
Slide right to left: Flip to the right sub page.
Slide left to right: Flip to the left sub page/return to previous option.
Tap: Select current option.

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3.4.4 Lock/unlock screen
3.5 Modes Setting
Description:
Slide right to left
Slide left to right
Tap to select current menu
3.5.1 Inception Mode setting
Single tap Inception Mode on screen, the camera lens will rotate to upward.
Holding the gimbal horizontally, and set rotation direction/speed/one circle
or continuous circle. The camera will automatically rotate 360 degree to take
inception footage with pre-set speed and direction after setup.
3.5.2 Motion-timelapse mode setting
Please refer to the Motion Timelapse Mode chapter.

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3.5.3 Sel󽗉e Setting
Hold the gimbal horizontally, tap Sel󽗉e on screen to enter Sel󽗉e shooting, the
camera turns 180° horizontally.
A blue wireframe shows around the icon during Sel󽗉e shooting.
Double tap trigger button to recenter the gimbal.
3.5.4 Protrait setting
Holding the gimbal horizontally, tap Portrait on screen to enter protrait shooting.
A blue wireframe shows around the icon during Protrait shooting.
3.5.5 Other setting
Set motor power according to camera weight.

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Set scene modes according to camera function.
Joystick setting
Settings