Manfrotto MVG300XM User manual

INSTRUCTIONS
MVG300XM

1. Product overview ……………………………………………………………… 2
2. Getting started …………………………………………………………………… 5
2.1 Charging ………………………………………………………………………………… 5
2.2 Installing the tripod …………………………………………………………………… 5
2.3 Installing the handle(Remote control) ……………………………………………… 6
2.4 Installing the versatile handle ……………………………………………………… 6
2.5 Motor lock ……………………………………………………………………………… 6
3. Installing the camera …………………………………………………………… 7
3.1 Attaching the quick release plate and higher block (optional) ………………… 7
3.2 Installing the lens holder (optional) ………………………………………………… 8
3.3 Mounting the camera on the gimbal ………………………………………………… 8
4. Gimbal balancing ………………………………………………………………10
4.1 Balancing the tilt axis ………………………………………………………………… 11
4.2 Balancing the roll axis ………………………………………………………………… 12
4.3 Balancing the pan axis ………………………………………………………………… 12
5. Power ON/OFF & Wake up ……………………………………………………13
5.1 Power ON/ OFF ………………………………………………………………………… 13
5.2 Lock & Unlock …………………………………………………………………………… 14
5.3 Standby & Wake up …………………………………………………………………… 14
6. Function / Modes introduction ………………………………………………14
6.1 Follow mode introduction …………………………………………………………… 14
6.2 Other function introduction ………………………………………………………… 15
7. Connecting the App ……………………………………………………………16
8. Operation …………………………………………………………………………18
8.1 Button operation ……………………………………………………………………… 18
8.2 Remote control ………………………………………………………………………… 22
8.3 USB ports ………………………………………………………………………………… 25
8.4 Touch screen introduction …………………………………………………………… 26
8.5 Function operation …………………………………………………………………… 27
8.6 Firmware update ……………………………………………………………………… 34
8. Disclaimer …………………………………………………………………………35
Catalogue

Introduction
MVG300XM is a professional 3-axis Gimbal specially designed for DSLR and mirrorless
cameras and compatible with the most popular cameras on the market. It is designed with a
detachable versatile arm handle, supporting single hand and low angle shooting, and can be
mounted on a tripod and other accessories.
MVG300XM features function buttons and an LCD touch screen, which can switch the Gimbal
working mode, control rotation and allow parameter setting with one hand. The camera
shutter cable supplied can be used to control photography, video recording and electronic
follow focus directly on the Gimbal.
Download the Manfrotto Gimbal 300XM App

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Please read the manual carefully before using.
TIPS
(1) Install the camera before you power on the gimbal.
(2)
Gimbal and handle must be set to power o󽗿 before connecting or disconnecting them.
(3) When the battery is low, please charge the gimbal.
(4) In case of prolonged periods of disuse, power o󽗿 the gimbal.
1. Product overview
Detachable, multi-function, professional three-axis gimbal with touch screen designed for
DSLR and mirrorless cameras.
Joystick
Handle lock
Pan motor lock
Type-C charging port
Vertical arm
Fixed plate slider set screw
Fixed plate slider
Sliding arm
Cross
arm
Tilt motor lock
Roll axis
motor lock
1/4 inch thread hole
Touch Screen
Handle
Handle Type-C charging port
Shutter button
Mode button
3/8 inch thread hole
1/4 inch thread hole
Cross arm extending
position screw
Handle power button

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Roll axis
Versatile handle knob
Gimbal power button
Multifunction switch button
A Button
B Button
Multifunction knob
Trigger button
Fast follow button
Cross arm knob
Tilt axis
Pan axis
Slider knob
Vertical arm fixed screw
Vertical mounting plate
Cross extension arm
Fixed plate safety lock
Quick Release plate
Lens holder
Lens holder
screw
Higher block
Versatile handle
Quick release plate
safety lock
Anti-drop column
Anti-drop column
Speci󽘀cation
Max. Tilt Range 340° Weight About 2000g
Max. Roll Range 340° Payload Capability 3400g ①
Max. Pan Range 360° Battery Life 10 Hours ①
Tilt Follow Speed 2°/s ~ 75°/s Battery 2500mAh
Pan Follow Speed 3°/s ~ 150°/s Charging Time >2.6 Hours, supports quick
charging ≤18W
Compatible
Cameras ②Sony, Canon, Nikon, Panasonic, etc.
① In centre of gravity balanced state.
② Please refer to the list of compatible cameras and lenses.
* This product does not include the camera.

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Accessories
USB 2.0 to Type-C
×1
Type-C to Micro(A03)
×1
Type-C to Mini (B02)
×1
Type-C to Type-C (C02)
×1
Type-C to TRS2.5 (T02)
×1
Type-C to Multi
Sony shutter cable
×1
Type-C to 2.5mm Panasonic
shutter cable (DC2.5mm)
×1
Versatile handle
×1
Tripod
×1
Quick release plate
×1
Higher block
×1
Lens holder
×1
Lens holder screw
×1
Short quick release plate
(GimBoom)
×1
Short quick release plate
screw
×1
Camera 󽘀xed screw
×3
3/8 to 1/4 inch transition
screw (In the tripod)
×1

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2. Getting started
2.1 Charging
Be sure to fully charge the gimbal before the 󽘀rst use.
If the battery is very low, we suggest you charge it straight away.
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Gimbal and handle
charging when connected.
If disconnected, for gimbal
charging only
For handle
charging only
2.2 Install the tripod
Install the 3/8 - 1/4 inch thread insert on the 1/4 inch screw on the top of the tripod (The
thread insert is factory mounted). Mount the tripod to the bottom of the gimbal or handle,
then deploy the tripod and place the gimbal on a 󽘁at surface.
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2.3 Installing the handle (remote control)
Slide the metal contact part at the bottom of the gimbal part toward the handle and tighten
the handle safety lock after sliding it into the corresponding groove.
When unloading the handle, unlock the safety lock, release the anti-detachment column, and
slowly push out the gimbal.
Install:
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Unload:
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2.4 Installing the versatile handle
Unlock the versatile handle screw, insert the versatile handle into the base of the gimbal
(proceed as shown in the 󽘀gure), then tighten the setting screw.
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Lock: clockwise direction
Unlock: counterclockwise direction
2.5 Motor lock
Each of the three rotating axes has one positioning lock for convenient positioning and
storage purposes.
The gimbal is folded by default, please toggle the tilt lock, roll lock, and pan lock levers to the
unlocked position and adjust the gimbal position to Balanced lock status (see Figure 2.5-1),
and then toggle the three locks to the locked position.
Be sure to unlock them before using the gimbal.

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Lock
Unlock
Figure 2.5-2Figure 2.5-1
Balanced lock Stored lock
3. Installing the camera
Before Installing the camera, make sure it is ready for shooting (Install the camera lens,
remove the lens cap, ensure the memory card and battery are inserted in the camera, and the
battery is fully charged), complete all the steps mentioned in chapter “2. Getting started"
and make sure the gimbal is adjusted to Balanced lock status (see Figure 2.5-1). Make sure
the gimbal is powered o󽗿 or in sleep mode before installing the camera.
3.1 Attaching the quick release plate and higher block
(optional)
Attach the quick release plate to the camera by tightening the screw.
The user can choose to attach the higher block as needed (e.g. when using a long or heavy
lens). Attach the higher block to the camera, then attach it to the quick release plate by
tightening the 2 screws.
Attach with quick release plate only Attach with higher block and quick release
plate

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3.2 Installing the lens holder (optional)
Install the lens holder on the quick release plate as needed, the lens holder rubber mount
must be directly under the lens. It is recommended to use the lens holder when using a long
or heavy lens.
3.3 Mounting the camera on the gimbal
Horizontal Installation
Unlock quick release plate safety lock ① , push the plate with the mounted camera into the
slot ② in the direction of the arrow, lock safety lock ③ once the camera is approximately
balanced. The sliding block position can be adjusted according to the size of the camera and
the higher block selected ④ . Unlock slider lock ⑤ to move the camera left or right according
to its width, then secure slider lock ⑥ . It is recommended to push the camera as close as
possible to the tilt axis.
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