Manfrotto MVG220 User manual

MVG220 & MVG220FF
INSTRUCTIONS

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Catalogue
1. Product Overview......................................................... 2
2. Start to use................................................................... 5
2.1 Charging .....................................................................................5
2.2 Position Lock..............................................................................6
2.3 Camera Installation.....................................................................7
2.4 Gimbal Balancing .......................................................................8
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 ..................................................................................15
3.4 Touch Screen............................................................................16
3.5 Modes Setting ..........................................................................18
3.6 Motion-timelapse Mode ...........................................................20
3.7 Initialization ..............................................................................23
3.8 Manual Lock.............................................................................24
4. Manfrotto Gimbal App................................................ 24
4.1 Download Manfrotto Gimbal App.............................................24
4.2 App Connecting .......................................................................25
4.3 Firmware Upgrade....................................................................26
5. Accessories ................................................................ 27
5.1 Tripod .......................................................................................27
5.2 Versatile Arm ...........................................................................27
5.3 Follow Focus (only on model MVG220FF)................................28
Disclaimer....................................................................... 28

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Introduction
MVG220 is a professional 3-axis stabilized handheld Gimbal for DSLR and mir-
rorless camera. It is compatible with popular DSLR and mirrorless cameras on
the market. Its detachable versatile arm handle, makes it available to be support-
ing by single hand and low angle shooting, and is allowed to mounted on tripod
and other adaptor.
MVG220 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 photogra-
phy, video recording and focus following directly at handle.
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1. Product Overview
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Camera Connection
All Lock Mode
Touch Screen Quick Release Plate
Arca Quick
Release Plate
Fixed Plate
1/4 inch Thread Hole
Tilt Axis
Tilt Axis
Position Lock
Safety Lock for Arca
Quick Release Plate
Joystick
Mode Button
Single tap: Switch between
pan mode & lock mode
Double tap: Follow mode
Triple tap: All Follow mode
Shutter Button
Press Halfway: Focus
Single tap:
Photo shooting/video recording
Long press for 5 seconds:
Auto-burst shot
(Press again to quit)
Vertical Arm Lock Screw
Power Button
①Long press: Power on/off
②Control the touch screen:
Single tap: Lock/unlock screen/
return to homepage
③Double tap: Standby mode
Single tap at standby mode:
To wake up the gimbal
Function Button
Single tap: Switch between
Video/Photo mode
1/4 inch Thread Hole
3/8 inch Thread Hole
Pan Axis
Quick Release Plate Safety Lock
Lens Holder
Pan Axis Position Lock
Trigger Button
Press & hold: Follow mode
Double tap: Reset
Triple tap: Selfie mode
(Pan axis turn 180° to shoot)
Cross Arm
Handle (Built in Battery)
Multifunction Knob
Vertical Arm
Roll Axis
Roll Axis Position Lock
Cross Arm Lock
Screw
Thumb Screw
Sliding Arm
Sliding Arm
Lock Screw
* Please download the detailed manual for the specific compatible camera and lens.
This product does not include the camera.
Max. Tilting Range 230° Theoretical Battery Life 14h (well-balanced)
Max. Rolling Range 360° Weight About 1100g
Max. Panning Range 360° Payload Capability 2200g (well-balanced)
Tilt Follow Speed 2°/s ~ 75°/s Compatible Cameras* Canon, SONY, Panasonic and others.
Pan Follow Speed 3°/s ~ 150°/s
Specifications
Overview
Bluetooth
Multifunction Knob Control
Battery Level
Pan Mode
Follow Mode
All Follow Mode
GB
Professional 3-axis gimbal designed for DSLR and mirrorless cameras, designed with
function buttons and LCD touch screen.
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GB
Camera Connection
All Lock Mode
Touch Screen Quick Release Plate
Arca Quick
Release Plate
Fixed Plate
1/4 inch Thread Hole
Tilt Axis
Tilt Axis
Position Lock
Safety Lock for Arca
Quick Release Plate
Joystick
Mode Button
Single tap: Switch between
pan mode & lock mode
Double tap: Follow mode
Triple tap: All Follow mode
Shutter Button
Press Halfway: Focus
Single tap:
Photo shooting/video recording
Long press for 5 seconds:
Auto-burst shot
(Press again to quit)
Vertical Arm Lock Screw
Power Button
①Long press: Power on/off
②Control the touch screen:
Single tap: Lock/unlock screen/
return to homepage
③Double tap: Standby mode
Single tap at standby mode:
To wake up the gimbal
Function Button
Single tap: Switch between
Video/Photo mode
1/4 inch Thread Hole
3/8 inch Thread Hole
Pan Axis
Quick Release Plate Safety Lock
Lens Holder
Pan Axis Position Lock
Trigger Button
Press & hold: Follow mode
Double tap: Reset
Triple tap: Selfie mode
(Pan axis turn 180° to shoot)
Cross Arm
Handle (Built in Battery)
Multifunction Knob
Vertical Arm
Roll Axis
Roll Axis Position Lock
Cross Arm Lock
Screw
Thumb Screw
Sliding Arm
Sliding Arm
Lock Screw
* Please download the detailed manual for the specific compatible camera and lens.
This product does not include the camera.
Max. Tilting Range 230° Theoretical Battery Life 14h (well-balanced)
Max. Rolling Range 360° Weight About 1100g
Max. Panning Range 360° Payload Capability 2200g (well-balanced)
Tilt Follow Speed 2°/s ~ 75°/s Compatible Cameras* Canon, SONY, Panasonic and others.
Pan Follow Speed 3°/s ~ 150°/s
Specifications
Overview
Bluetooth
Multifunction Knob Control
Battery Level
Pan Mode
Follow Mode
All Follow Mode
GB
Professional 3-axis gimbal designed for DSLR and mirrorless cameras, designed with
function buttons and LCD touch screen.
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This product does not include the camera.

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Standard kit accessories
USB 2.0 to Micro
x1
USB 2.0 to Mini
x1
USB 3.0 to Micro 3.0
x1
USB 2.0 to Type C
x1
Type C to Multi
x1
DC 2.5mm (Panasonic
Shutter Cable) x1
Anti-slip Metal Tripod
x1
Versatile Arm
x1
Pro kit accessories
Professional kit (code MVG220FF) includes all the accessories provided within
the standard kit detailed above, plus the additional items listed here:
Follow Focus (FF)
x1

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2. Start to use
⚠
Please read the detailed manual before you begin.
1) Please mount the camera and balance it before Power ON.
2) When the battery is low, please charge the Gimbal.
3) When not in use for a long time, power off the Gimbal.
4) For quick start, utilising MVG220 basic features follow the steps below.
TIPS
2.1 Charging
⚠
Please fully charge the battery before power on the Gimbal for the first time.
Open the USB rubber cover. Connect the USB 2.0 to Type-C cable to charge.
Quick charge is available.
USB 2.0 to Type-C

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Balanced lock statusStored lock status
2.2 Position Lock
Each rotating axis has a position lock for convenient balancing and storage. Be
sure to unlock the position locks before using the Gimbal.
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Make sure the battery and memory
card are installed before camera
installation.
Step 2: Mount camera on ARCA
quick release plate ④.
Step 1: Mount quick release plate
①on fixed plate ②, lock it. Loosen
the ARCA quick release plate safety
lock ③, take out ARCA quick re-
lease plate ④.
Step 3: Insert ARCA quick release
plate directly into quick release plate
①, tighten the safety lock ③for
ARCA quick release plate.
Step 4: Install lens holder ⑤to sup-
port lens, and tighten the thumb
screw.
2.3 Camera Installation

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2.4.1 Balance Tilt Axis
2.4 Gimbal Balancing
(1) a. Unlock the tilt axis position lock ①, turn the camera lens upwards, and
check the gravity center of camera.
b. Loosen the sliding arm lock screw ②, slide the sliding arm ③to balance the
camera.
c. Tighten the sliding arm lock screw ②, when the camera lens keeps upwards
that means balanced.
1) Before balancing the Gimbal, please lock the Gimbal at the balanced lock
status.
2) 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.
3) When balancing the Gimbal, make sure the camera and Gimbal are all
powered off.
4) If it is needed to add accessories after the balance is completed, Gimbal
needs to be re-balanced again.
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(2) a. Place the camera lens forwards, check the gravity center of camera.
b. Unlock the quick release plate safety lock ①, adjust camera position until it
can stay stable at any angles.
c. Lock the safety lock ①. Tilt the camera up or down, if it stays stable, it means
balanced.
2.4.2 Balance Roll Axis
a. Tighten the tilt axis position lock ①, unlock the roll axis position lock ②, check
gravity center of camera.
b. Loosen the cross arm lock screw ③, slide cross arm ④to balance the camera
position.
c. Tighten the cross arm lock screw ③, and tilt the camera to the left or right, if it
stays stable, it means balanced.

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2.4.3 Balance Pan Axis
a. Tighten the roll axis position lock ①after balanced tilt axis and roll axis.
Unlock pan axis position lock ②, loosen vertical arm lock screw ③.
b. Hold the handle angled to 15°~ 20°, check the camera's movement (roll axis
will point down if not balanced).
c. Slide vertical arm ④to balance it until the camera stays there at any angles,
balance succeeded.
d. Tighten the vertical arm lock screw ③.
2.5 Power ON/OFF
⚠
Be sure to unlock the position lock before using the
Gimbal.
Long press power button, release the button until it
shows on display.
3. Function operation
3.1 Mode/Function Introduction
①Pan Mode (Default mode)
The roll and tilt direction are fixed, and the camera moves according to the left-
right movements of the user's hand.

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②Follow Mode
The roll direction is fixed, and the camera moves according to the left-right or up-
down movements of the user's hand.
③All follow Mode
The camera moves according to the user's hand.
④Lock Mode
The orientation of the camera is fixed.
⑤Reset
Return to Pan Mode, 3-axis return to initial position.
⑥Manual Lock
Slide the tilt axis to a desired position, and hold on for 0.5 second. Set the cam-
era position accurately and conveniently.
⑦Auto-rotation mode
Auto-rotation mode helps user setup and automatically taketime-lapse photogra-
phy. It can set rotation route and time.

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⑧Inception Mode
Single tap Inception menu on screen, setting rotate speed and direction on the
screen directly.
⑨Selfie Mode
The camera turns 180° horizontally, selfie shooting is available.
⑩Protrait 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 official or download Manfrotto Gimbal App.
http://www.manfrotto.com
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.

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3.2.3 Function button operation
Button Function Description
Function Button Photography/video recording Single tap
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 op-
tion on the left on display Move to left
4. Camera lens move to right, select the op-
tion 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. Selfie shooting (Pan axis rotate 180°
to shoot) Triple tap
3.2.7 Multi-function knob
Button Function Description
Multi-function
Knob
1. Control the current axis
rotate direction Rotate knob (default pan rotation mode)
2. Switch between follow
Focus/Zoom Long press to switch
3. Switch axis rotate among
Tilt/Roll/Pan Axis
Single tap to switch (under the control of
the axis direction mode)
4. Switch between Follow
Focus/Zoom
Single tap to switch (under the control of
the follow focus or zoom mode)

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3.3 USB Port
There are USB2.0 and Type C port at the fixed plate, which enable to connect to
camera/follow focus and other devices.

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3.4 Touch Screen
3.4.1 Screen
Icon Mode Icon Mode
Camera Connected/Photography All Lock Mode
Camera Unconnected Pan Mode
Video Recording Mode Follow Mode
Bluetooth Connected All Follow Mode
Bluetooth Unconnected Tilt Axis Enabled
Multi-function Knob Dnabled Roll Axis Enabled
Multi-function Knob Disabled Pan Axis Enabled
Zoom Status Battery Level
Follow Focus Status

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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.
3.4.4 Lock/unlock screen

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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 incep-
tion footage with pre-set speed and direction after setup.
3.5.2 Motion-timelapse mode setting
Please refer to the Motion Timelapse Mode chapter.