Tiffen Steadicam Volt User manual

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Balance
Power On
Shoot Steady
Videos Anywhere
Équilibre
Allumer
Tourner des vidéos
stables n'importe où
Equilibrar
Encendido
Disparar videos estables
en cualquier lugar
North America:
The Tiffen Company LLC.
90 Oser Avenue
Hauppauge, NY 11788
800.645.2522
techsupport@ffen.com
hps://ffen.com/steadicamvolt/
Europe:
Tiffen Internaonal Ltd.
Pinewood Studios
Pinewood Road
Iver Heath SL0 0NH
United Kingdom
44.870.1001220
Steadicam is a registered trademark of The Tiffen Company. Other companies
and brand names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respecve
companies. Patented. Designed in the USA, manufactured in China. © 2017
The Tiffen Company. All rights reserved.
Model/Modele/Modelo
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SDV-VOLT
FCC ID:
2ACS5-EVO
IC ID:
11554B-EVO
Manufactured for:
The Tiffen Company LLC.
Made in China
Quick Start Guide
Carrying Pouch
Batteries (2x)
Battery Charger
*See hps://ffen.com/steadicamvolt/
for GOPRO® camera compability.
Steadicam VOLT Stabilizer
Magnetic Balance Weights
Micro USB Cable
GOPRO Camera Mount
Guía de inicio rápido
Bolsa de viaje
Baterías (2x)
Cargador de batería
Guide de démarrage
Housse de transport
Batteries (2x)
Chargeur de batterie
Steadicam VOLT stabilisateur
Magnétique poids de l'équilibre
Micro-câble USB
Montant de la caméra GOPRO®
Steadicam VOLT estabilizador
Pesos de equilibrio magnético
Cable micro-USB
Montaje de la cámara GOPRO®
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STEADICAM VOLT
IMPORTED BY
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GOPRO®
Compatible*
LIT-817000 rev. A
GoPro compatible

Welcome
Find this user guide in additional languages, warranty information,
and more details about your Steadicam®Volt™at:
https://tiffen.com/steadicamvolt/
Pour ce guide d’utilisateur en d’autres langues, des informations de
garantie et plus de détails au sujet de votre Steadicam®Volt™allez à:
https://tiffen.com/steadicamvolt/
Retrouvez ce manuel d’utilisation en d’autres langues, des
informations sur la garantie et d’autres détails concernant votre
Steadicam®Volt™sur:
https://tiffen.com/steadicamvolt/
Encuentre esta guía del usuario en otros idiomas, información sobre
la garantía y más detalles sobre su Steadicam®Volt™en:
https://tiffen.com/steadicamvolt/
Diese Betriebsanleitung in mehreren Sprachen,
Garantieinformationen und weitere Einzelheiten über Steadicam®
Volt™ nden Sie auf:
https://tiffen.com/steadicamvolt/
Questa guida in altre lingue, informazioni sulla garanzia e ulteriori
dettagli su Steadicam®Volt™sono presenti su:
https://tiffen.com/steadicamvolt/
Steadicam®Volt™stabilizer
Also included:
• USB charge cable
• Carrying bag
• Quick start guide
Visit store.tiffen.com for accessories.
Battery charger Rechargeable batteries (2) GoPro mount
(Shipped installed)
Threaded start weight Magnetic weights (7) Button clearance pad
In the box
Congratulations on your new Steadicam®Volt™
stabilizer, an evolution of 40 years of Hollywood lm-
making in the palm of your hand! By simulating the
inertia found in professional Steadicam®rigs, this
stabilizer gives you real tactile feedback, allowing
moves that cannot be achieved by handheld operation
or with other stabilizers.

Download the Tiffen Imagemaker™App from your phone’s app
store to expand your camera’s video recording functionality.
Get started Setup
Remove the batteries from the stabilizer and charge batteries
completely before using. To charge, insert the batteries into
battery charger and connect to USB power.
Do not leave batteries charging unattended.
• Red LED: indicates charging in progress.
• Blue LED: indicates charging complete. Unfold the
Arc.
Unfold
support
brace and
clip to the
Arc.
USB

Setup Setup
Unfold
gimbal
handle.
Ensure power
switch is
turned OFF.
Remove
battery
cover
and install
charged
batteries.
+
+
Open the
phone
mount.
O I

Balancing Balancing
Visit tiffen.com for how-to videos and further instructions on
balancing Steadicam®Volt™.
u
v
w
Proper balancing is essential for Steadicam®Volt™to
stabilize your phone. Depending upon the weight of your
device, the stabilizer may need from 0 to 7 balance weights
on the base. Use as few weights as possible.
Center your
phone in the
spring-loaded
phone mount,
and make
sure it’s held
securely.
Next, check top-to-bottom balance. Hold stabilizer horizontal,
supporting most of the weight by the gimbal handle.
Dial the internal
base weight to
position #1.
Note: the stabilizer must have batteries installed, but remain
powered OFF during the balance procedure.
Small phones may require the use of a phone case or button
clearance pad to ensure a secure t.

BalancingBalancing
OR
x
Lighten your
grip on the
base, and if the
base rises up
out of hand,
the base is too
light for your
device.
If you lighten
your grip on
the base and
the base drops
down, the
base is too
heavy for your
device.
If the base is too
light, thread in the
starter weight and
re-test.
Still too light? Add
balance weights
until the base does
not rise up.
If the base is too
heavy, remove one
balance weight at
a time and re-test.
Remove weights
until the base rises
out of hand, then
add ONE weight
back on.

Balancing
Remember to keep the power OFF while balancing!
y
Balancing
z
{
To ne tune
top-to-bottom
balance, dial
the weight
adjuster until
the stabilizer
remains
horizontal as
seen below.
The
stabilizer
should
now hold
horizontal.
If it rolls
over, we’ll
adjust that
next.
Then level it side-to-side
by sliding your phone in the
mount. Make sure the phone
is still secure!
Hold stabilizer upright by
the gimbal handle and
level the stabilizer fore-aft
by turning the adjuster
knob as needed.
Tilt UP
Tilt DOWN

Power ON
Use your device’s camera mode or launch the Tiffen®
Imagemaker™ App for enhanced camera features.
Balancing
Visit tiffen.com
for how-to videos and further instructions on
balancing Steadicam®Volt™.
|When Steadicam®Volt™is balanced and you’re ready to roll
camera, slide the power switch to ON. Note: the gimbal
handle will spin if not held.
For optimal
performance,
repeat balance
steps 5, 6 and 7
until Steadicam®
Volt™balances
in all axes.
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LED’s and ModesThe Grip
Operational modes:
Two presses of the mode button engages Movie Mode, one
press returns to default Sport Mode.
• Sport Mode: motors have maximum inuence.
• Movie Mode: gives experienced operators additional
control.
• Blue LED: Indicates Volt is powered on.
Blue LED ashes when batteries are low.
• Green LED: Indicates Movie Mode (see below.)
• Red LED: Flashing indicates an overload situation due to
improper balance. Re-balance Steadicam®Volt™.
• Flashing LED’s at initial power-up is normal. Flashing
LED’s after power up indicates an error condition.
Visit
tiffen.com
for additional operating tips.
Use two hands and start lming! The gimbal grip supports
the stabilizer and a VERY LIGHT touch on the gimbal guide
controls pan and tilt of the camera. Practice makes perfect.

GoPro mount GoPro mount
Go to https://tiffen.com/steadicamvolt/ for camera
compatibility and setting congurations.
Note: side-to-side balance not required for GoPro cameras.
x
z
Remove the
phone mount
by turning the
adjustment
knob clockwise
and sliding the
mount off.
Install the GoPro
mount by sliding
it on and turning
the adjustment
knob counter-
clockwise.
Install your
GoPro
camera,
adjust and
add weights
as shown in
step
Adjust the
fore-aft
position as
shown in
step

Warning: Small parts may pose choking hazard to children. Supervise young operators.
Warning: Ingested magnets can cause serious intestinal injuries.
Important: By using the Steadicam Volt, user assumes full responsibility for any damage
to any device attached to The Steadicam Volt that may arise other than from a defect in
the Steadicam Volt.
FCC Statement: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits
for Part 15 of the FCC rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection
against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses
and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance
with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation.
If this equipment does cause harmful interference off and on, the user is encouraged to
try to correct the interference by one of the following measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
• Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the
receiver is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the following
two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) This device
must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired
operation.
IC Statement for Canada: This device complies with Industry Canada license-exempt
RSS standard(s). Operation is subject to the following two conditions:(1) This device
may not cause interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference, including
interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.
Le présent appareil est conforme aux CNR d’Industrie Canada applicables aux
appareils radio exempts de license. L’exploitation est autorisée aux deux conditions
suivantes: (1) l’appareil ne doit pas produire de brouillage, et (2) l’utilisateur de l’appareil
doit accepter tout brouillage radioélectrique subi, même si le brouillage est susceptible
d’en compromettre le functionnement.
This equipment complies with the IC RSS-102 radiation exposure limit set forth for
an uncontrolled envrionment. Cet équipement respecte les limites d’exposition aux
rayonnements IC dénies pour un environnement non contrôlé.
Changes or modications not expressly approved by The Tiffen Company LLC could
void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
Radio Equipment Directive (RED) 2014/53/EU:
• Bluetooth frequency: 2.404 – 2.480 Mhz
• Output power: 2.5mW maximum (transmitting)
Simplied EU declaration of conformity:
Hereby, The Tiffen Company LLC declares that the radio equipment type YUNSTD is in
compliance with Directive 2014/53/EU. The full text of the EU declaration of conformity is
available at the following internet address: https://tiffen.com/steadicamvolt/compliance/
Steadicam®Volt™3-axis motorized camera stabilizer:
Mechanical specications:
Approx. dimensions folded: 255mm x 100mm x 70mm
Approx. dimensions unfolded: 280mm x 190mm x 70mm
Smartphone weight capacity: 250g max
Smartphone size capacity: up to 85mm wide
Normal working temperature: 0˚C ~ 35˚C
Operating humidity: Under 80% non-condensing
GoPro Camera compatibility: See https://tiffen.com/steadicamvolt/
Battery: 2x type 18350 900mAH, Li-Ion 3.7V
Manufacturer: Shida Battery Technology Co.
Battery life: Approx. 8hrs max, 5hrs typical
Battery charge temperature: 0˚C ~ 40˚C
Charger: model YUNSTDL05
Input: USB 5VDC minimum 500mA
Output: 4.2VDC
Charge current: 300mA per channel
Battery charge time: Approx. 5hrs
Specications subject to change without notice.
Specications
Visit tiffen.com for additional operating tips and accessories.
This symbol indicates that the equipment must NOT
be thrown into general waste but should be collected
separately and properly recycled under local regulations.
Warnings

North America:
The Tiffen Company
90 Oser Avenue
Hauppauge, NY 11788
Phone: [phone] or 1(800) 645-2522
Europe:
Tiffen International Ltd.
Pinewood Studios
Pinewood Road
Iver Heath SL0 0NH
United Kingdom
Phone: [phone]
Email:
[email protected]
Web:
tiffen.com/steadicam
Tiffen warrants Steadicam®Volt™to be free from defects in material and
workmanship under normal conditions of use and service for one year based on
the date of original purchase.
Tiffen’s obligation under its warranty policy is limited at its option, to either repair
or replace the defective product. If the product has been superseded, warranty
replacement can be made with a current model of the same quality performing
the equivalent function.
This warranty is expressly made in lieu of all other warranties, expressed
or implied, including specically without limiting the generality thereof, any
implied warranty or merchantability, and of all other obligations or liabilities and
Tiffen shall under no circumstances be liable for any consequential damages,
expenses or losses or damages resulting from a defect of its product. Tiffen
should be notied of a defect in the product by contacting Tiffen Customer
Service at 800-645-2522 (631-273-2500) or [email protected].
The product should be sent to the Tiffen Service Center indicated, prepaid and
adequately insured with the return authorization number clearly visible on the
front of the package. Include a letter describing the problem.
All returns must include copy of dated sales receipt as proof of purchase from
authorized Tiffen dealer. This warranty gives you specic legal rights, and you
may also have other rights that vary from state to state.
For more information, visit www.tiffen.com/warranty
Warranty
© 2017 Tiffen Company, LLC. All rights reserved. Steadicam®and Steadicam®Volt™
are trademarks of Tiffen Company, LLC
LIT-817000 06/2017 by EB
This product is not afliated with, endorsed by or in any way associated with GoPro
Inc. or its products and services. GoPro, HERO and their respective logos are
trademarks or registered trademarks of GoPro Inc.
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