YUNEEC CGO SteadyGrip V3 User manual

USER MANUAL
INTRODUCTION
The CGO SteadyGrip™ is a ground handle designed to extend the CGO3 3-axis gyro
stabilized camera from the sky to the ground, allowing you to capture amazing
acon shots easier than ever before. The camera pitch controller allows precise
camera angle control on the go using your mobile device as a display. The Steady-
Grip's ergonomic design is capable of holding up to a 6.4 inch mobile device.
The SteadyGrip™ paired with Yuneec’s CGO3 Full-HD 3-Axis Stabilized Gimbal
Camera System allows you to capture fluid footage right out the box. Please take
the me to read through this enre instrucon manual for more informaon on
safety, baery charging, camera controls and more before filming your first hit
video. Please also visit www.Yuneec.com for addional informaon including
product updates, bullens, videos and more.
CGO3 (available separately) is an innovave combinaon of 3-axis brushless
gimbal, camera and digital video downlink.
The Self-Stabilizing gimbal makes it possible to capture amazing photographs and
video footage for an array of uses. And the built-in digital video link delivers
streaming video to 5.8GHz WiFi compable iOS® and Android™ equipped devices
including smart-phones and tablets as well as YUNEEC Personal Ground Staons.
GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS AND WARNINGS
WARNING: Failure to use this product in the intended manner as described in
instrucon manual can result in damage to the product, property and/or cause
serious injury. This product is not a toy! If misused it can cause serious bodily harm
and damage to property.
WARNING: As the user of this product you are solely and wholly responsible for
operang it in a manner that does not endanger yourself and others or result in
damage to the product or the property of others.
Always allow CGO3 and SteadyGrip™ to inialize properly by seng the Steady-
Grip™ on a flat and stable surface prior to switching it on and allowing the Steady-
Grip™ and CGO3 to inialize properly which somemes takes about 4-8 seconds.
Always operate your SteadyGrip™ in a respecul and safe manner.
Do not aempt to operate your equipment in areas with potenal magnec and/or
radio interference including areas nearby broadcast towers, power transmission
staons, high voltage power lines, etc.
BATTERY WARNINGS AND USAGE GUIDELINES
WARNING: Alkaline Baeries May explode or leak, and cause burn injury if
recharged, disposed of in fire, mixed with a different baery type, inserted
backwards or disassembled. Replace all baeries at the same me. Do not carry
baeries loose in your pocket or purse. Do not remove the baery label.
WARNING: All instrucons and precauons must be read and followed exactly
and you must follow instrucons of the baery manufacturer.
WARNING: procedures, which if not properly followed, create the probability of
INSTALLING THE AA BATTERIES
WARNING: Alkaline Baeries May explode or leak, and cause burn injury if
recharged, disposed of in fire, mixed with a different baery type, inserted
backwards or disassembled. Replace all baeries at the same me. Do not carry
baeries loose in your pocket or purse. Do not remove the baery label.
ATTACHING THE CGO3 TO THE STEADYGRIP™
WARNING: Before switching on the SteadyGrip™ it is highly recommended to first
securely aach the CGO3 to your SteadyGrip™.
QUICK TIP: It’s a good idea to ensure you have your microSD card with lots of
space for photos and videos handy.
SPECIFICATIONS
STEADYGRIP™
Height: 223mm (8.78 in)
Depth (front to back): 182mm (7.17 in)
Width: 70mm (2.76 in)
Weight (without gimbal/baeries): 200g (7.05 oz)
Angle Control Range (Pitch): 30° to -85°
Required Baeries: 2850mAh Energizer® 8x 1.5V AA Baeries
(Sold Separately)
Runme: 48-64 minutes (depending on usage)
CGO3
Dimension: 4.2x5.0x3.1in (106x128x80mm)
Weight: 6.9oz (195g)
Sensor: 1/2.3” CMOS
Effecve Pixels: 12.4 Megapixels
Camera lens: 0.6in (14mm)/F2.8（1.4in/35mm）
FOV: 115 Degree
Electronic Shuer: 1/30 —— 1/8000
Working Temperature: 0-40℃
Power Consumpon: 10W
Video Transmission Range: Up to 400m (1312)
Transmission System: 5.2Ghz — 5.8Ghz
Video UHD: 4K 30FPS
CGO3 APP COMPATIBLE DEVICES
Android:
Mobile Devices with 5.8GHz Support
WINDOWS SYSTEM
REQUIREMENTS
Windows XP (Service Pack 2 or later)
or Vista
3.2GHz Penum 4 or faster
Minimum 4GB of system RAM
MAC SYSTEM
REQUIREMENTS
Mac OS® X 10.4.11 or later
2.0GHz Intel Core Duo or faster
Minimum 4GB of system RAM
NOTICES AND WARNINGS
IMPORTANT NOTE: All safety precauons and warnings, instrucons, warranes
and other collateral informaon is subject to change at the sole discreon of
Yuneec. For the most up-to-date informaon please visit the corresponding
product page at www.Yuneec.com or contact the nearest Yuneec office or
authorized distributor.
The following special language terms are used throughout the product literature to
indicate various levels of potenal harm when operang this product:
NOTICE: Procedures, which if not properly followed, create a possibility of property
damage and/or lile to no possibility of injury.
CAUTION: Procedures, which if not properly followed, create the probability of
property damage and/or a possibility of serious injury.
WARNING: Procedures, which if not properly followed, create the probability of
property damage, collateral damage and/or serious injury or create a high probability
of superficial injury.
WARNING: Read the ENTIRE instrucon manual to become familiar with the
features of the product before operang. Failure to operate the product correctly
can result in damage to the product, property and/or cause serious injury.
WARNING: This is a sophiscated consumer product. It must be operated with
cauon and common sense, and requires some basic mechanical ability. Failure to
operate this product in a safe and responsible manner could result in damage to the
product, property and/or cause serious injury. This product is not intended for use
by children without direct adult supervision. Do not use with incompable
components or alter this product in any way outside of the instrucons provided by
Yuneec. The instrucon manual contain instrucons for safety, operaon and
maintenance. It is essenal to read and follow all the instrucons and warnings
prior to assembly, setup and/or use in order to operate the product correctly and
avoid damage or serious injury.
AGE RECOMMENDATION: NOT FOR CHILDREN UNDER 14 YEARS. THIS IS NOT
A TOY.
Apple iOS:
iphone 5/5c/5s/6/6 Plus
ipad mini/mini+/3/4
OVERVIEW
SteadyGrip™ Acon Ground
Handle for CGO Series Camera
1. CGO3
2. Main Status LED
3. Pitch Control Roller Wheel
4. Pitch Follow Buon
5. Rubberized Ergonomic Grip
6. On/Off Switch
7. 8x AA Baery Compartment
STEP 1) Remove the Baery Cover / Door
from the boom of the SteadyGrip™
Hold the boom of the SteadyGrip™ toward
yourself with the front part facing
downward. Slide the baery cover / door
upward with slight force and inspect the AA
baery compartment.
STEP 2) Install 8x AA Baeries
The use of rechargeable baeries is strongly
recommended. Alkaline baeries only
support the device to work 15 minutes.
STEP 3) Re-installing the Baery Cover / Door on the boom of the SteadyGrip™
Once you’ve installed 8 fresh AA baeries, Hold the boom of the SteadyGrip™
toward yourself with the front part facing downward. Slide the baery cover / door
downward with slight force and ensure you hear and feel a noceable ‘click’
indicang the baery cover / door has been closed securely.
SteadyGrip™ Main LED Status:
Upon Powering on: GREEN LED blinking for twice
and then solid GREEN
Low Voltage Warning: RED LED blinking slowly
Power Cut-off: RED LED blinking quickly
Pitch Follow Function on: GREEN LED solid
Pitch Follow Function off: GREEN LED blinking
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property damage, collateral damage and serious injury or create a high probability
of superficial injury.
Failure to exercise care while using this product and comply with the following
condions and guidance could result in product malfuncon, excessive heat, fire,
property damage, and ulmately injury.
Lithium lon baeries are not toys. For the purpose of the document Li-lon, Li-Po,
Li-Fe, NiCd or NiMH baeries will be described as "Baeries".
Handling and Storage:
● Never alter, puncture or impact Baeries or related components.
● Do not directly connect the terminals with metal objects. This will short-circuit
Baeries, resulng in heat and electrical discharge.
● Never store loose Baeries together, the Baeries' terminals may contact one
another causing a short circuit.
● Never expose Baeries to extreme temperatures or direct sunlight.
● Always disconnect Baeries when not in use.
Before the First Charge:
● Ensure baeries are not damaged, as this may cause a short circuit of fire.
● Always refer to your charger's manual to ensure safe operaon.
● Always charge Baeries in an open area away from flammable materials, liquids and surfaces.
● Never charge Baeries that are hot to the touch (above 120°F)
● Never make wrong polarity connecon when charging and discharging baery
packs. Always double check polarity of baery's connector to make sure red wire to
red wire and black wire to black wire.
● Please always use a smart charger (with automac power cut-off funcon ) to
charge NiMH baery；charging NiMH baery without an aenon may cause
baery explode.
● When charging NiMH baery, please always put the baery in a water-proof
place to avoid any accident happen.
● For larger baery pack (10Ah or larger ) , please always use a smart charger with
temperature sensor to avoid over heang which may cause the accident. NiMH
baeries have higher energy than NiCd baery, but they have higher self discharg-
ing rate and shorter shelf life. Therefore, please always keep NiMH cells / baery
pack in charged condion aer using or before storing them.
● Suggest you charging NiMH baeries and packs at least every six months,
otherwise NiMH baery will reduce capacity or dead. For safety reason, NiMH
baery is usually shipped without fully charged. You must charging NiMH baery
before use, and allow 3-5 cycles of charging and discharging for baery capacity to
recover.
Addional Guidelines and Warnings:
● In the event of a crash, always quickly and safely disconnect and remove Baeries
from the model. Then follow the previously listed safety procedures.
● If the internal contents of Baeries come into contact with your skin, wash the
affected area(s) with soap and water immediately. If it comes into contact with your
eye(s), flush them with generous amounts of water for 15 minutes and seek
immediately medical aenon.
Download the free APP
named as CGO3 to smart
device at the APP Store or
Google Play Store.Install the
APP to your 5.8GHz WiFi
capable device.Make a note
of the network name and
password located on the top
of the gimbal assembly.
CGO3 APP
CGO3 APP COMPATIBLE DEVICES
Apple iOS: iphone 5/5c/5s/6/6 Plus ipad mini/mini+/3/4
Android: Mobile Devices with 5.8GHz Suport
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STEP 1) Remove the protecve cover for the contactor as illustrated.
STEP 2) Carefully slide the top part of the CGO3 (that also aaches below the
nose of the TYPHOON) onto the mount below the front part of the SteadyGrip™.
A corresponding ‘click’ will be noced once the CGO3 has securely been installed
into the slide-in mount on the SteadyGrip™.
STEP 3) Insert a microSD card into the corresponding slot on the boom of the
CGO3. You can use the included 16GB card (from your RTF package) or any Class
10 microSD card up to 128GB.
STEP 4) Powering on and inializaon. Place your SteadyGrip™ on a flat and
stable surface, then switch on the SteadyGrip™ and it will inialize aer 4-8
seconds of no movement or vibraon.

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 protecon
against harmful interference in a residenal installaon. This equipment
generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and
used in accordance with the instrucons, may cause harmful interference to radio
communicaons.
However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a parcular
installaon. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or
television recepon, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and
on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the
following measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separaon between the equipment and receiver.
• Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the
receiver is connected.
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC rules. Operaon is subject to the
following two condions:
CUSTOMER SERVICE
YUNEEC EU
24568 Kaltenkirchen, Germany
[phone]
[e-mail]
YUNEEC A U
53 Ellemsea Circ uit, Lonsdale
South Australia 5160
[phone]
[e-mail]
YUNEEC USA
5555 Ontario Mills Parkway,
Ontario, CA91764, USA
1 855 2848888
[e-mail]
YUNEEC HK
2/F, Man Shung Industrial Building,
7 Lai Yip St reet, Kwu n Tong,
Kowloon, Hong Kong
852 3616 6071
[e-mail]
hp://yuneec.com/support
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.
TAKING PHOTOS AND RECORDING VIDEOS
1) To take a sll photo press the red Photo Taking/Video Recording buon You’ll
hear an audible shuer sound from the APP and the LED indicator on CGO3 front
will flash in blue and green. It will take approximately 5 seconds to capture the
photo and before you can take another sll photo.
IMPORTANT NOTE: You cannot take sll photos while recording video. You MUST
stop recording video in order to take sll photos.
2) To start/stop recording videos, slide the Mode buon to Video Recording, then
press the red buon to start. You’ll hear an audible indicaon from the APP each
me the recording starts/stops. During recording, the LED indicator on CGO3
front will flash in blue and green. There will be recording me length display on
the APP Screen.
IMPORTANT NOTE: You can choose to record video at 48, 50 (PAL) or 60 (NTSC)
frames per second by tapping the corresponding buon near the upper le-hand
corner on main screen of the APP. Keep in mind that the delay in the live video
stream will be lowest at 48 and 50 as compared to 60 frames per second.
QUICK TIP: There’s an adjustable counterbalance located on the rear of the
CGO3. This counterbalance has been adjusted at the factory to provide the best
balance and performance overall so typically it should NOT need to be adjusted.
However, if you find that the CGO3 is making any ‘buzzing’ sounds while powered
on, carefully twist the counterbalance in or out unl the sound stops in order to
achieve the best balance, performance and photo/video quality.
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(1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept
any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired
operaon.
NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a
Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are
designed to provide reasonable protecon against harmful interference in a
residenal installaon. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio
frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instruc-
ons, may cause harmful interference to radio communicaons. However, there is
no guarantee that interference will not occur in a parcular installaon. If this
equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television recepon, which
can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to
try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
—Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
—Increase the separaon between the equipment and receiver.
—Connect the equipment into 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.
RF EXPOSURE WARNING
• This equipment must be installed and operated in accordance with provided
instrucons and the antenna(s) used for this transmier must be installed to
provide a separaon distance of at least 20 cm from all persons and must not be
co-located or operang in conjuncon with any other antenna or transmier.
End-users and installers must be provide with antenna installaon instrucons and
transmier operang condions for sasfying RF exposure compliance.
IC RADIATION EXPOSURE STATEMENT FOR CANADA
This device complies with Industry Canada licence-exempt RSS standard(s).
Operaon is subject to the following two condions: (1) this device may not cause
interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference, including interfer-
ence that may cause undesired operaon of the device.
Le présent appareil est conforme aux CNR d'Industrie Canada applicables aux
appareils radio exempts de licence. L'exploitaon est autorisée aux deux
condions suivantes : (1) l'appareil ne doit pas produire de brouillage, et (2)
l'ulisateur de l'appareil doit accepter tout brouillage radioélectrique subi, même si
le brouillage est suscepble d'en compromere le fonconnement.
This equipment complies with IC RSS-102 radiaon exposure limit set forth for an
uncontrolled environment.
Cet équipement respecte les limites d'exposion aux rayonnements IC définies
pour un environnement non contrôlé
ATTACHING A MOBILE DEVICE TO THE STEADYGRIP™
Step 1) Press the Curved Lip at the top
front of the SteadyGrip™ as illustrated
and fit your Mobile Device with the
screen facing toward the Main LED and
Pitch Control Wheel.
Step 2) Connect your Mobile Device to
the CGO3’s WiFi by selecng CGO3’s
SSID and by entering the WiFi Key /
Password:1234567890.
The SteadyGrip™ features a camera pitch controller that allows precise camera
angle control on the go. Simply roll the pitch control wheel forward to move the
camera pitch/angle downward and
roll the pitch control wheel
backward to move the camera
pitch/angle upward. Please review
these instrucons along with the
illustraons to familiarize yourself
on how to control the CGO3 with
your SteadyGrip™.
USING THE CAMERA PITCH CONTROL WHEEL
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SWITCHING THE MODE
There are two modes of Pitch Follow Mode and Angle Mode.
Pitch Follow Mode allows the gimbal camera to track SteadyGrip in pitch
direcon. The Main Status LED indicator will be solid green.
In Angle Mode, the camera lens scks to a fixed direcon instead of following the
movement of the SteadyGrip. The user can control the Pitch Direcon through
pitch control roller wheel.
NOTICE: The default mode of SteadyGrip is Pitch Follow Mode.
To Enter Angle Mode:
Press the Mode Switch Buon on the top of the SteadyGrip to exit the Pitch
Follow mode. The Main Status LED indicator will blink GREEN. The SteadyGrip
will enter Angle Mode.
To Enter Pitch Follow Mode:
Press Mode Switch Buon again to enter Pitch Follow Mode. The Main Status
LED indicator will be solid green.
NOTE: When SteadyGrip™ is in Pitch Follow status, the gimbal camera tracks
SteadyGrip™ in pitch direcon, and the gimbal pitch control roller wheel on
SteadyGrip™ is disabled.