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SMOOTH-XS
User Guide
ZHIYUN-EN-v1.20
Contents
■
Packing list
Packing list ····················································································· 1
■
Getting to know the SMOOTH-XS
Getting to know the SMOOTH-XS ···················································2
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Charging and Battery
■
Installation and Balance Adjustment
■
How to Use the SMOOTH-XS
Indicator and Control Buttons ··························································7
Operation Modes ···········································································8
Standby Mode ···············································································11
Manual Repositioning ·····································································11
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How to Use the App
How to Use the App ······································································· 12
How to Connect ············································································· 12
Main App Features ·········································································12
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Firmware Upgrade
SMOOTH-XS Firmware Upgrade ····················································· 13
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Product Specifications
■
Disclaimer and Warnings
Reading Tips ·················································································· 15
Warnings························································································15
Safe Operation Guidelines ······························································16
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Warranty Card
1
Packing list
Packing list
The product package comes with the following items. If there are any missing items,
please contact ZHIYUN or your local distributor.
USB Type-C Cable x 1
Quick Start Guide x 1
SMOOTH-XS x 1 Tripod x 1
Storage Pouch x 1 Wrist Strap x 1
2
Getting to know the SMOOTH-XS
Getting to know the SMOOTH-XS
1. Phone Holder
2. Vertical Arm
3. USB Type-C Charging/Firmware
Update Port
4. Pan Axis Motor
5. Mode Indicator
6. Stabilizer Joystick
7. Zoom Slider
8. M Button
9. Photo/Video Button
10. Roll Axis Motor
11. Power Indicator
12. Power Button
13. Contact Point
14. Tilt Adjustment Joint
15. Extendable Rod
16. Handle
17. Wrist Strap Hole
18. 1/4" Threaded Hole
3
Charging and Battery
The SMOOTH-XS uses built-in batteries. Before using the SMOOTH-XS for the first
time, please charge it fully to activate the batteries and ensure the appropriate use of
the product.
Charging method: Connect the Type-C cable provided in the package with the
adapter (5V/2A recommended, not included) to the port on the stabilizer’s vertical
arm. Charging completes when the four indicator lights turn white (when the stabilizer
is powered off).
4
Installation and Balance Adjustment
1. Rotate the handle 180° counterclockwise.
2. To ensure good contact with the contact points, pull the pan axis motor to the
bottom of the vertical arm while holding the roll and pan axes motors, until you
hear a “click” sound.
Before each use, make sure to unfold the SMOOTH-XS and ensure good
contact with the contact points before powering the device on.
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Installation and Balance Adjustment
3. Rotate the phone clamp 90° clockwise.
4. When mounting the phone, make sure the phone camera is on the left side of the
clamp. Then, adjust the balance for shooting in landscape or portrait mode. When
shooting in landscape or portrait mode, move the smartphone left or right in the
phone holder until the smartphone is able to maintain a natural balance.
① When mounting the smartphone, please make sure that the smartphone is fixed
in the phone clamp firmly.
② Mount the smartphone before powering on the stabilizer. How balanced the
smartphone is will greatly affect the runtime of the SMOOTH-XS stabilizer. The
SMOOTH-XS stabilizer can work normally if it is unbalanced, but will consume
more battery power and the motor strength will be weakened.
③ The maximum rotation range of the roll axis is 270° , and the maximum
rotation range of the pan axis is 290° . Rotation that exceeds the above limits
will damage the stabilizer.
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Installation and Balance Adjustment
There is a built-in lock design in the stabilizer’s roll axis and pan axis for
convenient storage and transportation when the stabilizer is powered off. Rotate
the smartphone clamp and pan axis to the lock position to lock them. Unlock
the stabilizer before use.
If the phone is not perpendicular to the ground after mounting, you may unfold
the telescopic rod slightly and rotate the tilt axis clockwise. The phone will then
be perpendicular to the ground.
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How to Use the SMOOTH-XS
Indicator and Control Buttons
❶
Power Indicator
• When the stabilizer is powered off and
charging, the white LED indicators will blink
successively to indicate the current battery
level.
• When the stabilizer is powered on, the white
LED indicators indicate the current battery
level.
One solid white indicator light indicates
that the battery level is at 0-25%.
Two solid white indicator lights indicate
that the battery level is at 25-50%.
Three solid white indicator lights indicate
that the battery level is at 50-75%.
Four solid white indicator lights indicate
that the battery level is at 75-100%.
• A solid red light indicates that the firmware is
being updated.
• A flashing red indicator light indicates that the
SMOOTH-XS is malfunctioning. Should this
happen, please contact customer service.
❷
Power Button
• Long press the power button for three seconds
to turn the SMOOTH-XS on or off.
• Turn on the gimbal and press quickly 8 times
to reset the Bluetooth.
❸
Stabilizer Joystick
• Push the joystick up and down, and left and
right to control the stabilizer movement.
❹
Photo/Video Button
• Press once while in Photo Mode in the ZY
Cami app to take a picture.
• Press once while in Video Mode in the ZY
Cami app to start/end a recording.
• Double press the button to switch between
Photo and Video modes in the ZY Cami app.
• Triple press the button to switch between the
front and rear cameras in the ZY Cami app.
• Direct control of the native phone camera
is supported in some smartphones after
connecting the SMOOTH-XS to the phone
via Bluetooth.
❺
Mode Indicator
• A single flashing blue light indicates Pan
Follow Mode.
• A solid blue light indicates Lock Mode.
• A double flashing blue light indicates Roll and
Pan Follow Mode.
• A pulsing blue light indicates Standby Mode.
• A rapidly flashing green light indicates that a
program is being loaded.
❻
Zoom Slider
• In the ZY Cami application, toggle the lever
up and down to control the zoom.
❼
M Button
• Press the M Button once to switch between
Pan Follow Mode and Lock Mode.
• Press the M Button twice to switch between
Landscape Mode and Portrait Mode.
• Press the button three times to recenter the
stabilizer.
• Press the button four times to enter Roll and
Pan Follow Mode, and press once again to
return to Pan Follow Mode.
• Long press to enter or exit Standby Mode.
• You can customize the function of the M
button in the ZY Cami app.
When connected via Bluetooth, the SMOOTH-XS is able to control the native phone camera
without the ZY Cami app. This feature is available in phones which support camera control using
the volume button. Bluetooth connection with the SMOOTH-XS does not require a password.
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How to Use the SMOOTH-XS
Press the M button once or four times to switch modes.
Operation Modes
Pan Follow Mode Lock Mode
Default Settings Press the M
Button once
Roll and Pan
Follow Mode
The red circle indicates that the motor will rotate along with the grip movement.
The gray circle means the motor is locked and cannot move along with the grip
movement.
Pan Follow Mode:
Press the M button once.
The smartphone pans left/right following the movement of the stabilizer handle while
the roll axis motor is locked. Push the joystick up/down to control the roll axis angle,
and push left/right to control the pan axis.
Press the M
Button once
Press the M
Button four
times
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How to Use the SMOOTH-XS
Lock Mode:
Press the M button once.
This mode locks the movement of both axes and the orientation of the smartphone
is fixed. Push the joystick up/down to control the roll axis angle, and push left/right to
control the pan axis.
Roll and Pan Follow Mode:
Press the M button four times.
The roll axis motor and pan axis motor move following the grip movement in this
mode. Push the joystick up/down to control the roll axis angle, and push left/right to
control the pan axis.
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The maximum range of the tilt axis is 90°. Rotation exceeding this angle will
damage the SMOOTH-XS stabilizer. Use a Phillips screwdriver to tighten the tilt
axis if it becomes loose.
How to Use the SMOOTH-XS
Landscape Mode Portrait Mode
Default Settings Press the M
button twice
Press the M button twice to switch modes.
Landscape Mode & Portrait Mode:
Double press the M button.
Extension Mode:
Hold the stabilizer grip with your left hand and hold the bottom
cover of the pan axis motor with the thumb and middle finger of your right hand.
Then, hold the top of the pan axis motor with your index finger to extend or retract
the rod.
Landscape
Mode
Portrait
Mode
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How to Use the SMOOTH-XS
Standby Mode
• When the SMOOTH-XS stabilizer is powered on, rotate the roll axis or pan axis
manually until the axis triggers the built-in locking device. The SMOOTH-XS will
then enter Standby Mode automatically. Unlock the roll axis and pan axis to
wake the SMOOTH-XS stabilizer. Before restarting the SMOOTH-XS stabilizer,
make sure the roll axis and pan axis are unlocked.
• The SMOOTH-XS automatically enters Standby Mode if the vertical arm is
retracted and the contact points are separated when the device is on (Bluetooth
is disconnected). When the vertical arm is extended and there is contact with
the contact points, the SMOOTH-XS will resume operation (Bluetooth resumes
operation). Before restarting the SMOOTH-XS stabilizer, make sure there is
good contact with the contact points.
• The picture below demonstrates how to rotate the roll axis to lock it.
In Locking Mode, the rotation angle of the pan axis can be adjusted manually by
moving the pan axis to a certain angle and holding it there for 2 seconds (please do
not exceed the angle limit).
Manual Repositioning
M
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How to Use the App
How to Use the App
Scan the QR code on the left (Android 7.0 and above
or iOS 10.0 and above) or search "ZY Cami" in the App
Store or Google Play to download the app.
① Users can make better use of the various functions
of the SMOOTH-XS with the dedicated “ZY Cami”
app.
② ZY Cami is subject to updates without notice.
Please always refer to the latest version.
How to Connect
Main App Features
View stabilizer
information
SMART Mode
Stabilizer calibration
Video and photo taking
Editor
Firmware Upgrade
ZY Cami
1. Power on the stabilizer and turn on Bluetooth on the smartphone.
2. Launch the “ZY Cami” app. Tap the icon in the upper left corner in the home
screen to open the device list and select the SMOOTH-XS device you wish to
connect (the Smooth-XS Bluetooth name can be checked on the side of the
phone clamp USER ID: XXXX).
3. Activation on the app is required if the SMOOTH-XS is being used for the first
time, otherwise the motor will not work. Activating the SMOOTH-XS requires
registration or login with a ZHIYUN account, and requires network connection.
4. After the activation succeeds, the motor will work normally and the shooting
interface will pop up automatically on the app.
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Firmware Upgrade
USB
SMOOTH-XS Firmware Upgrade
Method one:
Connect the USB port on the SMOOTH-XS stabilizer to the computer with a USB
Type-C cable for firmware upgrade and online calibration.
1. Visit the official ZHIYUN website (www.zhiyun-tech.com), go to the
corresponding product page and click “Download”. Download the USB driver,
calibration tool and the latest firmware. (USB drivers are not required for Mac OS
and WIN10 systems)
2. Install the driver. Extract the compressed firmware file.
3. Turn on the SMOOTH-XS stabilizer and enter Standby Mode.
4. Open “Zhiyun Gimbal Tools”, click “Open”, click “Firmware Upgrade”. Click
“Browse” under “Path” to select the latest firmware downloaded (with the “.ptz”
file extension), and click “Upgrade” at the bottom to upgrade firmware. Wait for
the progress bar to display “100%”. When the firmware update completes, the
red LED indicator on the SMOOTH-XS stabilizer will turn off.
Method Two:
Connect the SMOOTH-XS stabilizer to the app according to the method described in
the "How to Use the App” section of this manual. If the app prompts you to upgrade
the firmware, please click to proceed with the operation. When the firmware update
is complete, the red LED indicator on the SMOOTH-XS stabilizer will turn off.
Before upgrading the firmware, please ensure that the SMOOTH-XS stabilizer
has more than 50% power remaining. You will not be able to exit the app
interface or access the back-end during the upgrading process. Pay attention to
the prompts on the app.
When upgrading the firmware, extend the SMOOTH-XS to ensure that there is
good contact with the contact points before performing the upgrade.
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Minimum Standard Maximum Notes
Operation Voltage
3.4V 3.7V 4.2V
Operation Current
220mA - 3000mA
Charging Voltage (input)
4.7V 5V 5.5V
Charging Current (input)
500mA - 850mA
Roll Mechanical Range
- 270° -
Pan Mechanical Range
- 268° -
Roll Axis Controllable Angle
-40° - +180°
Pan Axis Controllable Angle
-110° - +145°
Working Temperature
-10℃ 25℃ 45℃
Charging Temperature
-0℃ 25℃ 40℃
Battery Capacity
- 1000mAh -
Operation Time
- 4h 5.5h Lab Data 1
Charging Time
- 3h - Lab Data 2
Folded Size (W*D*H)
61x56x188mm
Unfolded Size (W*D*H)
69x56x267mm
Product Net Weight
- ≈ 249g -
Load Capacity
200±35g
Clamp Range
50mm - 90mm
Phone Thickness
7.5mm - 9.5mm
Extendable Rod
0 - 260mm
Bluetooth
Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) 5.0
Effective Isotropic Radiated
Power (EIRP)
≤ 4dbm
Operation Frequency
2.400-2.4835GHz
Product model: SM110
Product Specifications
Lab Data 1: This data was gathered when the stabilizer was loaded with an iPhone XR with an
ambient temperature of 25℃ , and the SMOOTH-XS was adjusted and balanced. The runtime was 4h
while operating and 5.5h while stationary.
Lab Data 2: This test was conducted with an ambient temperature of 25 ℃ and a 5V/2A power
adapter. The charging time varies according to different environments, and actual results may be
different. In addition, the lower the temperature of the charging environment, the smaller the charging
current, and the longer the charging time.
All the data in this guide was gathered from internal experiments from ZHIYUN’s laboratories. The
data may differ to some extent under different scenarios so please refer to the actual use of the
SMOOTH-XS.
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Disclaimer and Warnings
Thank you for purchasing the SMOOTH-XS. The information contained herein relates
to your safety and your legal rights and responsibilities. Read this entire document
carefully to ensure proper configuration before use. Failure to read and follow the
instructions and warnings herein may result in serious injury to you or bystanders,
or damage to the SMOOTH-XS or other property. ZHIYUN reserves the right of final
interpretation of this document and all relevant documents relating to the SMOOTH-
XS, and the right to make changes at any time without notice. This document is
subject to update without notice. Please visit www.zhiyun-tech.com for the latest
product information.
By using this product, you hereby signify that you have read this document carefully
and that you understand and agree to abide by the terms and conditions herein. You
agree that you are solely responsible for your own conduct while using this product,
and for any consequences thereof. You agree to use this product only for purposes
that are proper and in accordance with all terms, precautions, practices, policies and
guidelines ZHIYUN has made and may make available.
Except for what is mandated by the laws and regulations of the People’s Republic
of China, ZHIYUN accepts no liability for damage, injury or any legal responsibility
incurred directly or indirectly from the use of this product. Users shall observe safe
and lawful practices including, but not limited to, those set forth herein.
ZHIYUN ™ is the trademark of Guilin Zhishen Information Technology Co., Ltd.
(hereinafter referred to as "ZHIYUN" or "ZHIYUN TECH") and its affiliates. All product
names or brands referred to hereunder are trademarks or registered trademarks of
their respective holders.
The SMOOTH-XS is a high-precision device. Users should be equipped with basic
hands-on skills and common safety knowledge, and the device should be used with
care. Read the entire SMOOTH-XS user guide to become familiar with the features
of this product before operating it. Failure to operate the product correctly can result
in damage to the product or personal property, or cause serious injury. This product
is not intended for use by children. Do not use the SMOOTH-XS with components
that are not provided or recommended by ZHIYUN or in any way that does not
follow the safety guidelines in the product documentation provided by ZHIYUN. The
safety guidelines herein contain instructions for safety, operation and maintenance.
It is essential to read and follow all of the instructions and warnings in the user guide
prior to assembly, setup or use of the SMOOTH-XS in order to operate the product
correctly and avoid damage or serious injury.
Symbol Descriptions: Operation and Use Tips Important Notes
Reading Tips
Warnings
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Disclaimer and Warnings
Safe Operation Guidelines
Warning:
1. Do not let the product come into contact with any kind of liquid. Do not leave
product out in the rain or near any source of moisture. If the insides of the product
come into contact with water, corrosion may occur, potentially resulting in the
battery catching on fire, or even an explosion.
2. If the product catches fire, use water, water spray, sand, fire blanket, dry powder,
or a carbon dioxide fire extinguisher immediately to put out the fire. Please
extinguish the fire by applying the methods recommended above based on the
actual situation.
3. The product should be used within the temperature range of -10° C to 45° C.
4. Do not disassemble the product in any way. If the battery is punctured during
disassembly, the battery may leak, catch fire or explode.
5. Do not mechanically strike, crush, or throw the product. Do not place heavy
objects on the product.
6. Do not heat the product. Do not put the product in a microwave oven or in a
pressurized container.
7. Do not place the product near any heat source (such as a stove or heater), or put
the product in a car on a hot day. Never expose the battery to any environment
with temperatures of over 60° C. The ideal storage temperature is between 22° C
to 28° C.
8. Do not leave the battery unused for too long after it has been completely
discharged to prevent over-discharging of the battery, which may result in battery
damage and permanent failure.
Caution:
1. The SMOOTH-XS is a high-precision control device. Damage may be caused to
the SMOOTH-XS if it is dropped or subject to external force, and this may result
in the device malfunctioning.
2. Make sure the rotation of the gimbal axes are not blocked by external force when
SMOOTH-XS is turned on.
3. The SMOOTH-XS is not waterproof. Do not let the SMOOTH-XS come into
contact with any kind of liquid, including cleaning liquids. It is recommended to
use a dry soft cloth to clean the SMOOTH-XS.
4. Protect the SMOOTH-XS from dust and sand during use.
Note:
1. Please disconnect the battery and charger when the device is fully charged.
2. If leaving the product unused for over 10 days, discharge the battery to 40%-65%
for storage, which can extend the battery life.
3. Please charge and discharge the SMOOTH-X every three months to keep the
battery active.
4. Keep the handle stable when powering on the SMOOTH-XS. Shakiness during
power-on may cause the SMOOTH-XS to fail to start.
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Warranty Card
1. Customers are entitled to a replacement or free repair services for product
defect(s) found within 15 days upon receipt of the product.
2. The default warranty period for products that are properly used and maintained
is one year from the date of receipt. The warranty period may vary due to
differences in product parts, and laws and regulations of different countries and
regions. For warranty periods of specific regions, please consult the ZHIYUN
official customer service or the ZHIYUN authorized dealer where the purchase
was made.
1. Products subjected to unauthorized repair, misuse, collision, neglect, mishandling,
soaking, accident, and unauthorized alteration.
2. Products subjected to improper use or whose labels or security tags have been
torn off or altered.
3. Products with expired warranty.
4. Products damaged due to force majeure, such as fire, flood, lightening, etc.
1. If the product fails or if any problem occurs after purchasing the product, please
contact a local authorized ZHIYUN distributor for assistance. If there is no local
authorized ZHIYUN distributor, you may also contact ZHIYUN’s customer service
via email at [email protected] or through ZHIYUN’s website at www.
zhiyun-tech.com.
2. Your local distributor or ZHIYUN’s customer service will guide you through
the whole service procedure regarding any product issue or problem you may
encounter. ZHIYUN reserves the right to reexamine damaged or returned
products.
Customer Information
Customer Name: Phone Number:
Address:
Sales Information
Sales date: Product Serial Number:
Distributor Name:
Distributor’s Contact Number:
First Maintenance Record
Service Date: Repairman Signature:
Cause of Problem:
Service Result: □ Solved □ Unsolved □ Refunded/Replaced
Warranty Period
Warranty Exclusions
ZHIYUN Warranty Claim Procedure
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