FeiYu Tech AK4500 User manual

3-Axis Stabilized Handheld Gimbal for Camera
Instructions
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4.1 Function / Modes Introduction
4.2 Button Operation Introduction
4. Function & Operation
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4.3 USB Ports
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4.4 Touch Screen
4.5 Modes Setting
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4.6 Auto-rotation Mode
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4.7 Gimbal Initialization
4.8 Manual Lock
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4.9 Firmware Upgrade
Catalogue
1. 4500 Overview 1
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2. Start to Use
2.6. Camera Installation
2.1 Positioning Lock
2.2 Battery Charging
2.3 Battery Installation
5. Accessories Introduction
5.1 Basic Accessories
5.2 Standard Accessories
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6. Specifications
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Compatible Cameras for Reference
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3. Download and connect App
3.1 Download Feiyu ON App
3.2 Connect Feiyu ON App
2.4 Handle Installation 3
2.5 Versatile Arm Installation 4
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2.8 Power on / off
2.7 Gimbal Balance 6
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Download Feiyu ON App
Please download Feiyu ON at your smartphone App Store or scan the QR code as below.
iOS Version Android Version
* System requirement: iOS 9.0 or above, Android 6.0 or above
Suggestion
AK4500 includes below information, please read the information before using the
gimbal.
The tutorial videos can be watched at FeiyuTech official website
http://www.feiyu-tech.com/play/
or scan the QR code at the right side.
1. Quick start guide
2. Online instruction
3. Tutorial
AK4500 is a professional 3-axis gimbal specially designed by Feiyutech for DSLR and
mirrorless cameras, which is compatible with most pupular cameras in the market. It is
designed with detachable versatile arm handle, supporting single hand and low angle
shooting, and can be mounted on tripod and other accessories.
AK4500 is designed with function buttons and LCD touch screen, which can switch the
gimbal working mode, control the rotation and parameters setting with one hand. The
camera shutter cable as equipped can be used to directly control the photography, video
recording and follow focus on gimbal.

1. 4500 Overview
Extension Rod
X1
Charger
X1
18650 Li-ion Battery
X4
Tripod
X1
Multifunctional bracket
X1
Hyperlink
Remote Controller
X1
Versatile arm
X1
AK series Brushless
follow focus（AKF2)
X1
Panasonic Lumix
Shutter Cablea
X1
Micro USB Cable
X1
USB 2.0 to Micro
(A01)
X1
USB 3.0 to Micro 3.0
(B01)
X1
USB 2.0 to Mini
(B02)
X1
USB 2.0 to Type C
(C01)
X1
Standard Kit Additional Accessories
Accessories
* This product does not include the camera.
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Sliding arm
lock screw
Quick release plate
safety lock
Cross arm
lock screw
Pan axis
Pan axis
positioning lock
Lens supporting
frame
Secondary
quick release
plate safety
lock
Cross
arm
Shortcut
button
Versatile
arm
Sliding arm
Screw
Anti- column
of quick release
plate
Roll axis
Vertical arm
Multifunction
knob
Handle
Roll axis
positioning lock
Screw
Secondary
quick release
plate
Capturing
button
1/4 inch
thread hole
1/4 inch
thread hole
Tilt axis
Tilt axis
positioning
lock
Function
button
Anti-drop
column Quick
release
plate
Recording button
Power button
Vertical arm
lock screw
Joystick
Fixed plate
Touch screen
Mode button
Camera control cable

*Please fully charge the batteries before power on the gimbal for the first time.
Charge the batteries with charger.
Micro USB
Cable
（not included）
5V / 3A
Balanced Lock status Stored Lock status
Each of the three rotating axis has one positioning lock for convenient lock to
balance and storage. Be sure to unlock them before using the gimbal.
2. Start to Use
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(1) Please install the camera before power on the gimbal.
(2) When the battery is low, please charge the battery.
(3) When not in use, turn off the gimbal and then remove the batteries.
TIPS
2.2 Battery Charging
2.1 Positioning Lock
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Remove the tail cap, open the batteries cover, and install the batteries correctly.
Align the handle positioning screw with the corresponding positioning holes
under the pan axis machine and then tighten the fixing ring.
Positioning screw
Positioning hole
Stylus
When installing or removing handle, please keep gimbal in vertical position.
Do not move left or right, to prevent the stylus from damage.
18650 Li-ion Battery x4
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!The four positioning screws must be aligned with the corresponding positioning holes
and then tighten the fixing ring.
Tight
Loose
Alignment
Alignment
2.3 Battery Installation
2.4 Handle Installation
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Please properly check the
cathode and anode of
batery before put the battery
on,the gibmal can't be
turned on with wrong
battery mounted.

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(1) Install versatile arm as illustrated, align screw holes and tighten those 2 screws.
(2) Install tripod or Hyperlink remote controller, or other 1/4 inch thread hole
accessories to versatile arm.
After installation, you can use versatile arm for low angle shots.
2.5 Versatile Arm Installation
Loose
Tighten
Tighten
Loose

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(4) Install the lens support frame to hold the lens firmly.
2.6 Camera Installation
(3) Insert the secondary quick release plate tiltly and press down. The secondary
quick release plate safety lock automatically locks and be firmly tighten.
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(1) Install the quick release plate to the fixed plate
and take out the secondary quick release plate.
Secondary quick
release plate
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(2) Tighten the secondary quick release plate to the
bottom of the camera.
Please follow the direction of the icon
on the back of the secondary to mount the camera.
Make sure the battery and memory card are loaded before installation.
Insert the secondary
quick release plate

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2.7.1 Balance Adjustment of the Tilting Axis
Before balance the gimbal, lock the gimbal with 3 axis positioning lock at first,
unlock each axis positioning lock in stages during the balance process.
For ideal smooth footage, balance the gimbal is necessary, and the gimbal with
perfect balance has longer battery gives longer battery life.
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(1) Before balance the gimbal, 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.
(2) During balance the gimbal, make sure the camera is power off and the gimbal is turned off.
(3) If add accessories after the balance is completed, need to re-balance.
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2.7 Gimbal Balance
a. Unlock the tilt axis positioning lock , place the camera lens vertically upwards,
check the camera's center of gravity.
b. Loosen the sliding arm lock screw , slide the sliding arm to balance the
camera position.
c. Tighten the sliding arm lock screw , if the camera lens can stay vertically
upwards that means balanced.
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(2) a. Place the camera lens vertically upwards, check the camera's center of gravity.
b. Unlock the quick release plate safety lock , balance the camera position .
c. Tighten the quick release plate safety lock and tilt the camera up or down, if it
stays stable, it means balanced.
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2.7.2 Balance Adjustment of the Rolling Axis
2.7.3 Balance Adjustment of the Panning Axis
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a. Tighten the tilt axis positioning lock , release the roll axis positioning lock , and
check the camera tilt state.
b. Loosen the cross arm lock screw , slide the cross arm to balance the camera position.
c. Tighten the cross arm lock screw and tilt the camera to the left or right, if it stays
stable, it means balanced.
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a. Tighten the pan axis positioning lock , loosen the pan axis positioning lock , keep
the handle part of the gimbal parallel to the ground and the vertical arm parallel to
the ground, and check the camera rotation after the releasing.
b. Loosen the vertical arm lock screw , slide the vertical arm to balance the camera position.
c. Tighten the vertical arm lock screw to rotate the pan axis to any angle, if it stays stable, it
means balanced.
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Long press the power button, release it when the display show
Power
Button
Before power on the gimbal, please unlock all the axis positioning lock.
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2.8 Power on / off

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（1）Turn on the gimbal.
（2）On smartphone, enable bluetooth and open Feiyu ON App. Login or register,
follow instruction and connect to AK4500
Please download Feiyu ON at your smartphone App Store or scan the QR code as below.
iOS Version Android Version
* Requires iOS 9.0 or later, Android 6.0 or later.
3. Download and connect App
3.2 Connect the App
3.1 Download the App

Default mode
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Panning Mode（Default mode）
Follow Mode
Lock Mode
Reset
Return to panning mode, three axises return to default position.
The orientation of the camera is fixed.
The roll and tilt direction are fixed, and the smartphone moves according to the
left-right movements of the user's hand.
The roll direction is fixed, and the smartphone moves according to the left-right
movements, up-down movements of the user's hand.
All Follow Mode
The camera moves according to the user's hand.
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Follow and rotate
Lock the position
4.1 Function / Modes Introduction
4. Function Operation

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4.2 Button Operation Introduction
4.2.2 Mode Button
Manual Lock
Auto-rotation
Selfie Mode
Turn camera 180°horizontally, allow shooting selfies.
Slide the tilt axis to one position for shooting.
Auto-rotation mode is design for cooperating time laps shooting with camera, can
set up route and time.
Inception Mode
Click the "360 rotation" option to enter inception mode, can set up rotation speed
and direction.
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Vertical Shooting Mode
Click the "Portrait" option to enter vertical shooting.
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Single click to switch between panning mode and
lock mode
Mode Button
Power Button
Single click ⸺ Panning mode / Lock mode
4.2.1 Power Button
Long time press ⸺ Power on / off
Long time press the power button, and
release it when the display show

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Recording
Button
4.2.3 Capturing Button
Single click ⸺ Focus, click again to take a photo within 3 seconds
4.2.4 Recording Button
Single click ⸺ Start shooting / Stop shooting
Long press ⸺ Burst Mode
Single click the camera button to focus and single tap again within 3 seconds
to take photos. When there is no operation within 3 seconds after clicking for
focus, the focus state shall be cleared.
* Need to connect to the camera shutter cable.
Manual
capturing
Press and hold the camera button, the gimbal will make a "beep" sound and
enter the automatic continuous shooting mode; it shoots once for every 5
seconds by default. Single tap the camera button to exit the automatic
continuous shooting mode (you can enter the Feiyu On App to set the
continuous shooting interval).
* Need to connect to the camera shutter cable.
Self-timer
Capturing
Button
Shutter cable connection Figure

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4.2.5 Joystick
4.2.6 Shortcut Button
Long press
Double
Upward
（1）Camera lens upward
（2） Select the option above
（2） Select the option below
Downward
Move to right
Move to left
(1) Camera lens move to left
（1） Camera lens downward
(2) Select the option on the left
（1）Camera lens move to right
（2） Select the option on the right
⸺ Follow mode
4.2.7 Function Button
Single click ⸺ Return/ Lock screen/ Unlock screen
⸺ Reset
Single click the function key on the main interface to
enter the lock screen/unlock screen
When screen is locked, interface is not usable.
Unlock to resume control.
On other interfaces, single click the function button to
return to the main interface.

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4.2.8 Multifunction Knob
Rotate ⸺ Control the current axial rotation / follow focus and zoom
Long time press ⸺ Switch between the follow focus & zoom options and the
axial options
Single ⸺ Switch adjustment option
Auto-rotation
360 rotation
Selfie Portrait
Rotate
Single click /
Long time press
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Control the tilt axis rotation
Control the roll axis rotation
Control the pan axis rotation
Zooming control
Follow focus
Control the axis direction Single click
Click⸺Tap to enable/Switch adjustment option
Long time press⸺Release Control
Home Page
Slide to
right
Single click
Control Follow focus or Zoom
Long press the
multifunction knob

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Fixed plate has USB port, connect to Camera to control shooting/recording, or focusing on
some Cameras.
UART1 / UART2 port can use for connecting Auto Focus
Camera Control USB port can use USB 2.0 to Type C / USB 2.0 to Mini / USB 3.0 to
Micro 3.0/ Panasonic Lumix Shutter Cable use 3.5mm jack to connect.
UART2
UART1
Connecting Panasonic
Lumix Shutter Cable
4.3 USB Ports

4.4 Touch Screen
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Display icon Mode / Status
Panning mode
Follow mode
All follow mode
Lock mode
Tilt Axis Enabled
Roll Axis Enabled
Pan Axis Enabled
Display icon Mode / Status
Bluetooth is connected
Bluetooth is not connected
Battery Level
Camera connected
Camera is not connected
Multifunctional knob
control enabled
Zoom status
Follow focus status
Screen interface
Bluetooth
connection
status
Camera connection
status
Multifunctional knob control status
Panning mode
All follow mode
Lock mode
Follow mode
Battery level
Multifunctional knob
control disabled

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Auto-rotation
360 rotation
Selfie Portrait
Payload setting
Photo spot
Settings
Wheel setting
Home Page
First screen
Second screen负一屏
负二屏 Third screen
Slide
to
right
Slide
to
left
Slide
to
left
Slide
to
right
Single click the
function button
Single click
the function
button again
Lock screen statusLock screen promptHome Page Unlock screen prompt
Lock screen/ Unlock screen
Common gesture operations of touch screen
Slide to right
Click
Slide to left ⸺ Switch screen to the left
⸺ Switch screen to the right / Back to previous
⸺ Check this option
Switch screens