WENPOD SP1 Plus User manual

A sure way to shoot video
like a movie studio way
SP1 Plus USER GUIDE
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CONTENTS
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Technical Background
Introduction
Getting Started
Handling Methods
Applications Support &
Service
Technical Background
Fussy A.I. Logic – Combining the application on artificial intelligent algorithm with gyroscope,
it proactively stabilizes the shooting of video in horizontal-axis (shakinesss in horizontal
levelling), in tilt-axis (shakiness in tilt angle), as well as directional-axis (shakiness in left and
right motion). As a result, shakiness during video shoot can be greatly reduced.
Left right rotation 360°
while keeping horizontal
level stabilized
Front back rotation 360°
while keeping vertical
plane stabilized
Advanced User Mode - Pan-Locked
In "Pan locked mode" (Motor on
handle facing upward), shooting
direction will be locked, while handle
can still be freely rotated left and right.
Advanced User Mode - Follow-me
In "Follow-me mode" (Motor on
handle facing downward), smartphone
will follow whatever direction when
you move your handle.
Legend:
A.I. for Artificial Intelligence
Horizontal-axis for roll direction
Tilt-axis for pitch direction
Directional-axis for pan direction

用户使用手册
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This USB port is for manufacturer maintenance
purpose. Special USB cable is required.
Connecting any cable or charging via that port is
NOT permitted, and will cause damages to your
SP1 Plus. Doing such will void your warranty.
产品保修卡
SP1 Plus
L-shape hexagon key*
For advanced user adjustment
Weight adaptor
稳拍
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Introduction
WENPOD SP1 Plus is the state of the art digital gyroscopic stabilizer. It
empowers stability and horizontal leveling when shooting video footage using
smartphones. With SP1 Plus, in combination with a few simple techniques, it
empowers ordinary people to produce extraordinary video footages.
What's in the box
Please check your contents carefully. If any items are missing, please contact your retailer.
Battery Adaptor Adaptor plug
User guide Warranty card
Product Specifications
Model no.:
Dimension:
Weight:
Battery type:
Battery capacity:
Operating time:
Charging time:
Operating temperature:
Operating humidity:
Operating angle:
W 75mm
H 262mm
370g（including battery）
LiPo battery with protective circuit board
800mAh, 11.1V
about 150min in normal room temperature
about 30min ("Lightning Charg-in" patent pending technology)
-10 to 40 degree celcius
10% - 90%
360°All directions (Horizontal / Veritical axis)
WENPOD SP1+
L 114mm
Support most of the popular smartphones in the market with screen size ≤ 5.5 inches and or
weight ≤ 280g. Some smartphone, such as iPhone 6 Plus, may require optional accessory of
weight adpator in order to operate normally.
Indentify your SP1+
Pitch-axis brushless motor
Clips for smartphone (Upper clip wider)
Power ON/OFF button
Handle / battery compartment
Battery compartment door
USB port **(Only for manufacturer use)
（Do NOT connect with any USB cable）
Roll-axis brushless motor
Tilt angle controller joystick
Charging port

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Features
Horizontal-axis remain stabilized while
handle can be freely rotated in 360 degree.
Horizontal-axis remain stabilized while
handle can be freely rotated in 360 degree.
Follow-me Mode in portrait operation
mode
Smartphone will remain automatically level,
while handle can be freely rotated in 360
degree.
Pan Locked Mode
When handle is lifted up as in the following diagram (roll-axis motor is located
above the smartphone), the motor that controls the horizontal leveling will
seamlessly change to the pan-axis. This allows the lock on the pan direction,
while other axis is still being stabilized.
Follow-me Mode
When handle is flipped down as in the following diagram (roll-axis motor is located
below the smartphone), the motor that controls the horizontal leveling will seamlessly
change to the pan-axis. This allows the lock the the pan direction, while other axis is
still being stabilized.
Digital tilt angle control joystick
The digital joystick controller allow smooth operation in tilt angle control.
Pull down = Tilt up the smartphone. Push up = Tilt down smartphone

*In order to be widely compatible with most smartphone, the pre-balance process is
necessary to have SP1 Plus working normally.
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06
Getting
Started
This section introduce some basic yet important
preparation steps as well as some basic
operation.
Installing battery
As in the following diagrams, open the battery compartment door by sliding the switch
to "open". Insert the battery in the direction of the triangle mark toward the battery
compartment. Close the compartment door, and slide the switch to "lock" position.
Charging the battery
◆ Plug in the adaptor into the wall plug outlet. Flip up the protective cover on handle, and insert the
charging plug into the charging port.
◆ When the indicator LED on handle turns RED, the charging process has started。
◆ When the battery is fully charged, the LED indicating light will go off。
◆ After your battery is fully charged, please remove the charging plug as soon as possible, and
cover the port with the protective cover. In addition, please remove the adaptor from
the wall outlet.
◆ If you intend not to use your SP1 for long period of time, please remove the battery, and place it in a
clean and cool area.
Remark: In normal room temperature, it requires about 30 minutes for completely discharged battery
to be fully charged. The charging time may vary according to the temperature and power remained in
the battery.
Installing the smartphone
Please press open both upper and lower clip, and slide in the smartpone as in the
following diagrams. (Pitch-axis motor on your RIGHT side. Lens facing outward and way
from Pitch-axis motor. Screen facing & power button facing toward you.
Pre-balancing the smartphone
After smartphone has been clipped onto the SP1, a pre-balance procedure will have to be
carried out as indicated int he following diagrams. As in Fig. 3-7, the weight distribution is too
heavy on the LEFT side, please push the smartphone toward the Right side until balance is
reached as per Fig. 3-9. As in Fig. 3-8, the weight distribution is too heavy on the RIGHT side,
please push the smartphone toward the LEFT side (as the arrow indicated) until balance is
reached as per Fig. 3-9.

Horizontal
line
Vertical
line
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Handling
Methods
Using SP1
There are 2 power on operating modes. One is the Landscape mode
as indicated in Fig. 3-10. The other is Portrait mode as indicated in Fig.
3-11.
Landscape mode Potrait mode
Power on using Landscape mode.
Holding the handle vertically upright with one hand, while the other hand holds the smartphone
vertically upright as well as leveling it horizontally as in Fig. 3-12. Press on the power button, and
make sure your hands are stationary. Keep this stationary position for 2 seconds. After the LED
indicator light turns into slow flashing status, you may release the hand that is holding the
smartphone, and SP1 is ready to use in Landscape mode.
Power on using Landscape mode
Holding the handle vertically upright with one
hand, while the other hand holds the
smartphone vertically upright as well as
leveling it horizontally. Press on the power
button, and make sure your hands are
stationary. Keep this stationary position for 2
seconds. After the LED indicator light turns
into slow flashing status, you may release the
hand that is holding the smartphone, and
SP1+ is ready to use in Landscape mode.
Note when power on the SP1 Plus:
During press on the power button, make sure your hands are stationary, and holding the handle and
smarphone as indicated in the above pictures for about 2 seconds. At this moment, the device will record
the status and automatically adjust the sensors to suit your mode of operation。
【Landscape Mode】
In this mode, your footage will be recorded in landscape position, which will maximize the
usage of CMOS sensor in your smartphone. Your footages will fit nicely in your playback
devices.
Hold handle vertically upright
This is the initial power on position, and it
is best suitable for making a VIDEO
SELFIE.Your wrist must be
locked and steady in
order to record a
stable footage
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Hold handle inverted
This position can be reach by hold your
handle in upright position and lower
your arm natural toward you leg. This
position is best suitable for low angle
shots for babies standing or crawling,
for pets, and simulate shots as used in
studio arm. (For advanced users)

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Strongly
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Hold handle horizontally (single handedly, for advance users)
This position is best suitable for shots as you move, also applicable for moving your
camera shots. In this ergonomic position, your wrist movement will be actively cancelled
by both the horizontal-axis and tilt-axis motors. This will enhance the stability of shots
when you move.
Hold handle in Pan-Locked Mode (single handedly, for advance users)
When holding the handle as the follow picture, flipping the horizontal-axis motor facing upward,
the horizontal-axis will seamlessly change to pan-axis, and the Pan-Lock Mode will be
activated using this gesture. In this mode, the direction of smartphone will remain locked,
however, it is up to the operator to maintain the horizontal leveling manually. This position is
best suitable for slow motion straight line shots.
Hold handle in Follow-me Mode (Single handedly, for advance users)
When holding the handle as the follow picture, flipping the horizontal-axis motor facing
downward, the horizontal-axis will seamlessly change to pan-axis, and the Follow-me Mode
will be activated using this gesture. In this mode, the direction of smartphone will follow you
wherever you turn your handle, however, it is up to the operator to maintain the horizontal
leveling manually. This position is best suitable for slow motion non-directional shots.
Hold handle horizontally with both hands - Normal Mode ①
Flipping the handle as the following picture shown (the horizontal-axis motor located in front of
the phone screen), at the same time hold the horizontal-axis motor gently with the other hand.
This position is best suitable for long shots, as well as shots in normal pacing speed.
Hold handle horizontally with both hands - Pan-Locked Mode ② For advance users
Flipping the handle as the following picture shown (the horizontal-axis motor located above
the phone and facing upward), at the same time hold the horizontal-axis motor gently with the
other hand. This enable the directional lock in you smartphone, while handle can still be freely
moved. However, due to the change of axis, it requires the operator to maintain the horizontal
leveling manually. This position is best suitable for long shots, as well as shots in normal
pacing speed at a fixed shooting direction.
Hold handle horizontally with both hands - Follow-me Mode ③ For advance users
Flipping the handle as the following picture shown (the horizontal-axis motor located below the
phone and facing downward), at the same time hold the horizontal-axis motor gently with the
other hand. This enables the follow-me function, which allows the smartphone to follow
whatever direction when you move your handle. However, due to the change of axis, it
requires the operator to maintain the horizontal leveling manually. This position is best suitable
for following object shots in slow pacing speed.

Baby Log
Mini movie production
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<Portrait Mode> For advance users
In portrait mode, the screen of smartphone is standing upright. This portrait mode is most
suitable for 360 degree wide view shots as well as taking a video selfie. It is also applicable
to most popular mobile APP such as Meipai, WeChat Video and Tencent Short Video.
Holding
horizontally
handle
Holding
handle
in slanted
way
Holding
handle
vertically
A sure way to shoot video in a movie studio way
Applications

Wedding
Life Journal
Travelling
Romantic moments
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At the scene
Outdoors
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SP1+ Initialization / Reset
When there is change of smartphone, extreme changes in temperature, or instability during
operation, you me need to reset your SP1 and carry out the initialization process.
Initialization is NOT require during the day to day use except the above cases is encountered.
Procedures for Initialization / Reset
1．Follow the step in page 7 to install and Pre-balance the smartphone properly.
2．Place SP1 on a flat and stationary surface, and expose the power button as in Fig. 6-1.
3．Press on the power button (Fig. 6-2), and the LED light will start to flash. At this moment, SP1
Plus will automatically detect the environtal data such as temperature, magnetic field and humidity.
4．After the flashing stage, LED will remain long lit for 2 second. As soon as the LED turn to a
flashing stage, immediately hold the handle upright on the table, at the same time holding the
smartphone upright using the other hand. Then release the hand hoding the smartphone after 1
second (Fig. 6-3).
5．At this stage, the LED will turn to long lit mode, and the angle adjustment process will begin.
6．After the adjustment process, the LED will change to slow flashing mode (standby mode).
7．You may power off and then power on the device to begin normal operation.