Manfrotto MVG460 User manual

MVG460 & MVG460FFR
INSTRUCTIONS

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Catalogue
1. Product Overview......................................................... 4
2. Start to use................................................................... 7
2.1 Battery Charging ........................................................................7
2.2 Battery Installation......................................................................7
2.3 Handle Installation......................................................................8
2.4 Positioning Lock.........................................................................8
2.5 Versatile Arm Installation ............................................................9
2.6 Camera Installation...................................................................10
2.7 Gimbal Balancing .....................................................................11
2.8 Power ON/OFF.........................................................................13
2.9 Download the Manfrotto Gimbal app.......................................13
3. Connecting App ......................................................... 14
4. Funcion Operation...................................................... 15
4.1 Function / Modes Introduction.................................................15
4.2 Button Operation Introduction ................................................16
4.3 USB Ports.................................................................................20
4.4 Touch Screen............................................................................21
4.5 Modes Setting ..........................................................................22
4.6 Auto-rotation Mode ..................................................................24
4.7 Gimbal Initialization ..................................................................26
4.8 Manual Lock.............................................................................27
5. How to connect Camera with Wi-Fi ........................... 27
6. Accessories Introduction............................................ 29
6.1 Accessories ..............................................................................29
6.2 Accessories for Pro Kit.............................................................30

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Introduction
MVG460 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 accesso-
ries.
MVG460 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.
Download Manfrotto Gimbal App.

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1. Product Overview
GB
Quick release plate
safety lock
Fixed Plate
1/4 inch Thread Hole
Joystick
Vertical Arm Lock Screw
1/4 inch Thread Hole
Cross arm
Cross arm
lock screw
Overview
GB
Pan axis
Pan axis
positioning lock
Shortcut
button
Function button
Control camera to shoot
video, need to connect to
camera
Control camera to take photo,
need to connect to camera
Switch between multiple
working modes
Power button
Recording button
Handle
Multifunction knob
Screw
Screw
Versatile arm
Roll axis positioning lock
Tilt axis
positioning
lock
Tilt axis
Vertical arm
Roll axis
Anti-drop colum of quick
release plate
Secondary quick release plate safety lock
Secondary quick
release plate
Touch screen
Made button
Capturing
button
Quick release
plate
Anti-drop column
Sliding arm
lock screw
Sliding arm
Lens supporting frame
Camera mode
Bluetooth
Multifunction Knob Control
Battery Level
Lock Mode
Panning Mode
Follow Mode
All Follow Mode
Touch Screen
Max. Tilting Range 230° Operation Time 12 Hours
Max. Rolling Range 360° Weight About 1656g (Not including the batteries)
Max. Panning Range 360° Payload 4600g (in center of gravity balanced state)
Tilting Speed 2°/s ~ 75°/s Adapter Cameras* Canon, SONY, Panasonic and others.
Panning Speed 3°/s ~ 150°/s
Specifications
Professional 3-axis gimbal designed for DSLR and mirrorless cameras, designed with
function buttons and LCD touch screen.
* Please download the detailed manual for the specific compatible camera and lens.
This product does not include the camera.
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GB
Quick release plate
safety lock
Fixed Plate
1/4 inch Thread Hole
Joystick
Vertical Arm Lock Screw
1/4 inch Thread Hole
Cross arm
Cross arm
lock screw
Overview
GB
Pan axis
Pan axis
positioning lock
Shortcut
button
Function button
Control camera to shoot
video, need to connect to
camera
Control camera to take photo,
need to connect to camera
Switch between multiple
working modes
Power button
Recording button
Handle
Multifunction knob
Screw
Screw
Versatile arm
Roll axis positioning lock
Tilt axis
positioning
lock
Tilt axis
Vertical arm
Roll axis
Anti-drop colum of quick
release plate
Secondary quick release plate safety lock
Secondary quick
release plate
Touch screen
Made button
Capturing
button
Quick release
plate
Anti-drop column
Sliding arm
lock screw
Sliding arm
Lens supporting frame
Camera mode
Bluetooth
Multifunction Knob Control
Battery Level
Lock Mode
Panning Mode
Follow Mode
All Follow Mode
Touch Screen
Max. Tilting Range 230° Operation Time 12 Hours
Max. Rolling Range 360° Weight About 1656g (Not including the batteries)
Max. Panning Range 360° Payload 4600g (in center of gravity balanced state)
Tilting Speed 2°/s ~ 75°/s Adapter Cameras* Canon, SONY, Panasonic and others.
Panning Speed 3°/s ~ 150°/s
Specifications
Professional 3-axis gimbal designed for DSLR and mirrorless cameras, designed with
function buttons and LCD touch screen.
* Please download the detailed manual for the specific compatible camera and lens.
This product does not include the camera.
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This product does not include the camera.

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Accessories
Pro kit accessories
Camera Control Cable
USB 2.0 to Micro
x1
Micro USB Cable
x1
Panasonic Lumix
Shutter Cable
x1
Tripod
x1
Charger
x1
18650 Li-ion Battery
x1
Versatile Arm
x1
Follow Focus (FF)
x1
Gimbal Remote Controller (MVGRC)
x1
Extension Rod
x1
Multifunctional Bracket
x1
USB 2.0 to Mini
x1
USB 2.0 to Type C
x1
USB 3.0 to Micro 3.0
x1

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2. Start to use
⚠
Read the detailed manual before using this products.
(1) Please install 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.
(4) For quick start, utilising MVG640 basic features follow the steps below.
TIPS
2.1 Battery Charging
Charge the batteries with charger.
*Please fully charge the batteries before power on the Gimbal for the first time.
Micro USB
Cable
(not included)
2.2 Battery Installation
Remove the tail cap, open the batteries compartment, and install the batteries
correctly.
⚠
Please fully charge the
batteries before powering on
the Gimbal for the first time.

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2.3 Handle Installation
Align the handle positioning screw with the corresponding positioning holes
under the pan axis machine and then tighten the fixing ring.
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The four positioning screws must be aligned with the corresponding
positioning holes and then tighten the fixing ring.
Alignment
Tight
Alignment
A. Stylus
B. Positioning hole
C. Positioning screw
Loose
2.4 Positioning Lock
Each of the three rotating axis has one positioning lock for convenient
positioning and storage purposes. Be sure to unlock them before using the
Gimbal.
Balanced lock Stored lock

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When installing or removing handle, please keep Gimbal in vertical position.
Do not move left or right, to prevent the stylus from damage.
2.5 Versatile Arm Installation
1. Install versatile arm as picture shown, tighten the screws at left and right side
after aligning it's thread hole with Gimbal handle's one.
2. Tighten Hyperlink remote control (comes with standard version of MVG460) to
the versatile arm tail. Or you can also tighten tripod at it's tail directly for an op-
tion.
Use longer screw to fix the bottom of the remote handle when mounting remote
control or other accessories with 1/4 inch threaded hole.
Loose
Loose
Tighten
Tighten
Place the display and
function button of the
remote outwards
Tighten the bottom
of the handle
DO NOT turn around
remoter control's handle
Accessories needed:
Versatile Arm
X1
Fixed Screw
X2
Screw
X1

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After installation, you can use
versatile arm for low angle shots.
Secondary quick release plate
⚠
Make sure the battery and memory
card are loaded before installation.
⚠
Please follow
the direction of
the icon on
the back of the
secondary quick
release plate to
install.
(2) Fix the secondary quick release
plate to the bottom of the camera.
(1) Install the quick release plate to
the fixed plate and take out the sec-
ondary quick release plate.
2.6 Camera Installation
(3) Insert the secondary quick release
plate and press down. The secondary
quick release plate safety lock auto-
matically locks and locks the secondary
quick release plate safety lock.
(4) Install the lens support frame
to ensure that the lens holder can
hold the lens firmly.
Insert the secondary quick release plate.

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2.7 Gimbal Balancing
⚠
Before balancing the Gimbal, lock the Gimbal to the balance lock state
at first, unlock each axis positioning lock in stages during the balancing
process.
(1) Before balancing 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 balancing the Gimbal, make sure the camera is powered off and the
Gimbal is turned off.
(3) If you add accessories after the balancing is completed, Gimbal will need to
be re-balanced.
TIPS
2.7.1 Balance Adjustment of the Tilting Axis
(1) a. Unlock the tilt axis positioning lock ①, place the camera lens vertically
upwards, determine the camera's center of gravity.
b. Loosen the sliding arm lock screw ②, slide the sliding arm ③to balance the
camera position.
c. Tighten the sliding arm lock screw ②, if the camera lens can stay vertically
upwards that means balanced.

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(2) a. Place the camera lens vertically upwards, determine the camera's center of
gravity.
b. Unlock the quick release plate safety lock ①, balance the camera position.
c. Tighten the quick release plate safety lock ①and tilt the camera up or down, if
it stays stable, it means balanced.
2.7.2 Balance Adjustment of the Rolling Axis
a. Tighten the tilt axis positioning lock ①, release the roll axis positioning lock ②,
and observe the camera tilt state.
b. Loosen the cross arm lock screw ③, slide the cross arm ④to balance the
camera position.
c. Tighten the cross arm lock screw ③and tilt the camera to the left or right, if it
stays stable, it means balanced.

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2.7.3 Balance Adjustment of the Panning Axis
a. Tighten the pan axis positioning lock ①, loosen the pan axis positioning lock
②, keep the handle part of the Gimbal parallel to the ground and the vertical arm
parallel to the ground, and observe the camera rotation after the releasing.
b. Loosen the vertical arm lock screw ③, slide the vertical arm ④to balance the
camera position.
c. Tighten the vertical arm lock screw ③to rotate the pan axis to any angle, if it
stays stable, it means balanced.
2.8 Power ON/OFF
⚠
Before powering on the Gimbal, need to
unlock all the axis positioning lock.
Long press the power button, release it when
the display shows
Power
button
2.9 Download the Manfrotto Gimbal app.
Download Manfrotto Gimbal app.

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3. Connecting App
(1) Turn on the mobile phone Bluetooth and start the Gimbal.
(2) Open the App, and connect to MVG460 according to the App prompts. After
the connection is successful, you can control MVG460 on the App.
Detailed Manual
Download the detailed user manual from official website manfrotto.com
Connect Manfrotto Gimbal App
(1) Power on the Gimbal.
(2) On smartphone, enable bluetooth and open Manfrotto Gimbal App. Login or
register, follow instruction and connect to the Gimbal.
Once the connection is successful, the Gimbal can be controlled on the App,
including remote direction, switching mode, setting parameters and etc.
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Back Tutorial
Setting
Gimbal information
Camera information Switch: photo/recording
Reset
Virtual Joystick
Lock
mode
Panning
mode
Follow
mode
Horizontal angle control
Remote Control
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4. Funcion Operation
4.1 Function / Modes Introduction
①Panning Mode (Default mode)
The roll and tilt direction are fixed, and the smartphone moves according to the
left-right movements of the user’s hand.
②Follow Mode
The roll direction is fixed, and the smartphone moves according to the left-right
movements, 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 panning mode, three axises return to default position.
Default mode
Follow and rotate
Lock the position
①
④
②
⑤
③

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⑥Manual Lock
Slide the tilt axis to one position for shooting.
⑦Auto-rotation
Auto-rotation mode is design for cooperating time laps shooting with camera,
can set up route and time.
⑧Inception Mode
Click the “360 rotation” option to enter inception mode, can set up rotation speed
and direction.
⑨Selfie Mode
Turn camera 180°horizontally, allow shooting selfies.
⑩Vertical Shooting Mode
Click the “Portrait” option to enter vertical shooting.
4.2 Button Operation Introduction
4.2.1 Power Button
Long time press — Power on / off
Long time press the power button, and
release it when the display show
Power Button
4.2.2 Mode Button
Single click — Panning mode / Lock mode
Single click to switch between panning
mode and lock mode
Mode Button

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4.2.3 Capturing Button
Single click — Focus, click again to take a photo within 3 seconds
Long press — Burst Mode
Manual
capturing
Single click the camera button to focus and single tap again within
3 seconds to take photos. When there is no operation within 3 sec-
onds after clicking for focus, the focus state shall be cleared.
*Need to connect to the camera shutter cable.
Capturing
Button
Shutter cable connection Figure
Recording
Button
4.2.4 Recording Button
Single click — Start shooting / Stop shooting

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4.2.5 Joystick
Upward
(1) Camera lens upward
(2) Select the option above
Downward
(1) Camera lens downward
(2) Select the option below
Move to right
(1) Camera lens move to right
(2) Select the option on the
right
Move to left
(1) Camera lens move to left
(2) Select the option on the
left
4.2.6 Shortcut button
Long press — Follow mode
Double — Reset
4.2.7 Function Button
Single click — Return/ Lock screen/ Unlock screen
On other interfaces, single click the function button
to return to the main interface.
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.

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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 axi-
al options
Single — Switch adjustment option

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4.3 USB Ports
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.
Connecting Panasonic
Lumix Shutter Cable