Splashproof 3-Axis Action Camera Gimbal

User Manual
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Product Overview
❻
❼ Tilt 320°

❶
❾ ⓭
❽
Roll 320°

❷ Pan 600°
❿
⓯
❸
⓫ ⓰
❹ ⓱
⓬
❺ ⓲

1/4 Inch Extension

Screw Hole

❶ Mini USB DC Out ❿ Mode Indicator

❷ 1/4 Inch Extension Screw Hole ⓫ Joystick
❸ Trigger ⓬ Slider
❹ USB DC Out/ DC In ⓭ Tilt Motor
❺ Handle (Battery inside) ⓮ Pan Motor
❻ Quick Release Clip ⓯ Bluetooth Indicator
❼ Camera Connection/Remote ⓰ Power Indicator
Control Indicator ⓱ Mode Button
❽ PAIR Button （Camera Connection） ⓲ Power ON/OFF
❾ Roll Motor (Shutter/Record button)

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Accessories List
Mini Tripod*1
Carry Case*1
Camera Charging Cable*3 (Type C & Micro USB & Mini USB)
Gimbal Charging Cable*1 (Type C)
User Manual (Include Warranty Card)*1
Quick Start Guide*1

Download APP—Hohem Gimbal

For More Interesting Functions

* Scan QR code to download the app.

* Hohem Gimbal supports iOS 9.0 and Android 5.0 or later.
* Search for'Hohem Gimbal' in the App Store or Google Play
and follow the instructions to install the app.

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Gimbal Charging

Charge the gimbal fully before using it for the first time.
The battery takes approximately 3.5 hours to fully charge.

* USB Port: Power bank output

* Type C Port: Gimbal charging port

* Mini USB DC Out :

Action camera charging port

(Supported to charge camera while working)

* Tap the power button to check

the battery status

Flickering: Charging
4 LED lights on: 100%, fully charged
3 LED lights on: 75%
2 LED lights on: 50%
1 LED light on: 25%

* Low battery warning: Mode indicator

flashing back and forth

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Mounting the Action Camera

* Do not turn on the gimbal without an

action camera mounted on.

Pull the quick release clip (spring) and snap it into the groove
to secure the camera.

If the power button or charging port is blocked, please adjust the direction
of motor axis after installing the camera as shown above.

*Max Payload: 150g

*Compatible Cameras：
GoPro Hero 10/9/8/7/6/5/4/3, DJI OSMO Action,
Insta360 ONE R (4K & 1-Inch), SONY RX0
and other action cameras with similar size and weight.

*Max Camera Size: Height: 51mm; Depth: 30mm

* Cameras can be controlled with handle: GoPro 10/9/8/7/6/5 (not

support GoPro 7 white & silver version)

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Operation Instruction

❶
❹
❷
❺
❸ ❻
❼

❶ Joystick ❹ Bluetooth Indicator

Push Up/Down Light On: Gimbal is connected with
phone Bluetooth
Tilt Control
Flash Twice: Power On/Off
Push Left/Right Light Off: Gimbal is disconnected with
Pan Control phone Bluetooth

❷ Mode Indicator
❺ More Button
PF: Pan Follow Single Tap: Switch mode
PTF: Pan & Tilt Follow
L: AII Locked
POV: All Follow & Inception ❻ Power On/ Off
(Long press for 3 seconds)
❸ Slider
Single Tap: Take photo, Start/End video
Push up: the roll axis rotates
Double Tap: Switch between the Photo
counterclockwise
Mode and the Video Mode (Make sure
Push down: the roll axis rotates
GoPro camera is connected with the
clockwise
gimbal)
*Controllable range: -30° ~+30°
*Roll axis adjustment is not
supported in All Locked Mode ❼ Trigger:
Press On: Sport mode
Double Tap: Re-center
* It is not available
in the mode L(AII Lock)

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Gimbal Mode Button

Tap the button to switch

different working modes
with light on.

PF (Pan Follow)
Default mode, tilt & roll axis both locked,
camera is able to move to left or right
smoothly.

PTF (Pan & Tilt Follow)

Roll axis locked, camera is able to
move to left/right, and tilt up/down.

L (All Locked)
The camera stays in its current orientation.

POV (AlI Follow & Inception)

All Follow - Tilt axis, roll axis and pan axis
all follow the movement of the gimbal.
Inception - Hold the gimbal horizontally
and push joystick to left or right.

Long Press for 6 Seconds

Off-line Calibration
(Bluetooth indicator stays on)
It requires to calibrate the gimbal only
when you notice any kind of not level
or drift on any of the axes.

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Camera Connection/Remote
Control Indicator
*iSteady Pro 4 exclusive remote control is non standard purchase.
For remote control pairing and instructions please see the user manual of
remote control .

Camera Connection/Remote
Control Indicator

PAIR Button （Camera Connection）

Light Off No any connection

Keep Flashing Double-click the PAIR button to

Green Light enter the camera pairing mode

Stay On
Green Light Gimbal is connected to the camera

Fast Flash
Press and hold the PAIR button for
Green Light
3 seconds to unpair the camera
3 Times

Remote control operation

Yellow Light (*need additional purchase)

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App "Hohem Gimbal" Instruction
Bluetooth Connection
1. Enable the Bluetooth on the smartphone.
2. Launch the app, choose the product model
and connect to the gimbal.
(Please only enable the phone Bluetooth and connect Bluetooth in the app)

❶ ❷

❺ ❻

❼
❽ ❾

Main App Features

❶ Home ❼ Remote Control
❷ Bluetooth ❽ Shutter
❸ Power Status (Ensure camera connection)
❹ Axis angle display in sync ❾ Switch Between Photo/Video Mode
❺ Motion Timelapse (Ensure camera connection)
❻ Re-center ❿ Switch Work Mode

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App "Hohem Gimbal" Instruction
Other App Features
1. Gimbal Specs Setting:
A. Following Speed (To adjust the following speed of pan/tilt/roll axis)
B. Joystick Speed (To adjust the rotating speed by control the joystick)
C. Dead Zone (No following movement when the rotate angle
is less than dead area setting)
D. Trim (Adjust the tilt/roll axis in small angle)
E. Joystick Reverse (Reverse the rotation direction by control the
joystick)
F. Motor Options ( To adjust the motor torison of pan/tilt/roll axes, which
is useful to solve the vibrate issue due to lightweight or overweight
action camera)
G. Camera options: enable/disable charging output of gimbal mini USB
port, CAMERA CONTROL OPTIONS.

2. Firmware Upgrade:
The firmware is subject to upgrade without a fixed schedule.
Firmware upgrade is help to optimize the working of gimbal, Please refer
to 'Firmware Upgrade' for more details

3. Calibration:
It requires to calibrate the gimbal only when you notice any kind of not
level or drift on any of the axes, Please refer to 'Calibration' for more
details

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Calibration
It requires to calibrate the gimbal if you notice
it is not work properly as below.
1. The pitch angle is not level with the horizontal surface.
2. The roll angle is not parallel to the horizontal surface.
3. The pan axis drifts when the gimbal is on all lock mode.

Calibration Instruction
Method 1: Off-line Calibration
(1) Power on the gimbal, long press the mode button over 6 seconds till the
till the Bluetooth indicator stays on.
(2) Laying the gimbal on a static flat surface without any vibrate. Calibration
is completed once the Bluetooth Indicator flashes twice.

* If the off-line calibrationis is not work, please refer to [Method 2]

Method 2: 6-Side Calibration Via App

Please make sure the gimbal is connected with app via bluetooth
successfully, then enter "Calibration" and follow the instruction in the app
to calibrate the gimbal.

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Firmware Upgrade
Please make sure the gimbal is connected with the Hohem Gimbal app via
Bluetooth successfully, and upgrade to the latest firmware in the app.

FAQ
Q: Why does the gimbal vibrate after powering on?
A:
1. Make sure to mount the camera before powering on the gimbal.
2. For some lightweight action cameras, you need to reduce gimbal motor
power through the app (Hohem Gimbal - Setting - Motors options)

Q: Why the phone app cannot be connected with the gimbal via
Bluetooth?
1. Enable phone Bluetooth (Enable ONLY)
2. Turn on the gimbal
3. Launch Hohem Gimbal app
4. Select "iSteady Pro 4 "
5. Click "CONNECT DEVICE "
(Important! The Bluetooth has to connect in the app!)
*If the connection fails, please exit the app, restart the Bluetooth, follow the
above steps and try again.

Q: How to do if the gimbal is not level or drift after powering on?

A: Please refer to 'Calibration' for more details

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Specifications

Weight 365g include battery

Main Material High performance composite

Payload 150g

GoPro Hero 10/9/8/7/6/5/4/3,

DJI OSMO Action, Insta360 ONE R (4K & 1-Inch),
SONY RX0
Compatible and other action cameras
Cameras with similar size and weight.
Max Camera Size:
Height: 51mm; Depth: 30mm

Cameras can be
GoPro 10/9/8/7/6/5
controlled with
(not support GoPro 7 white & silver version)
handle

Battery Capacity 3600mAh

Working Time 14 hours

Charging Time 3.5 hours

Panning: 600°
Mechanical Range Rolling: 320°
Tilting: 320°

Working
Temperature -10 ~ 45° C

IPX4 rating water splash proof,

Splash Proof
is resistant to water splashes from any direction.

Mini Tripod*1 Carry Case*1

Standard Camera Charging Cable*3
Accessories (Type C & Micro USB & Mini USB)
Gimbal Charging Cable*1 (Type C)
User Manual (Include Warranty Card)*1
Quick Start Guide*1

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Warranty Card
Disclaimer and Warning
1. Within 15 days upon the purchase date. Any functional disorder or
quality problem enjoys free replacement service. But ensure the
commodity and package with no damage, and we will offer a brand new
replacement after confirming the product problem.
2. Warranty valid only under normal use.
3. Used in the normal circumstances, 1 year warranty, maintenance of life
(not include the All accidents or artificial damage, improper disassembly
or misuse damage is NOT covered by the warranty).
4. Please keep and offer the warranty card for claiming the warranty
service.

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