Kogan KA3AGIMBALA 3-AXIS HANDHELD GIMBAL STABILISER User guide

Brand: Kogan

Model: KA3AGIMBALA 3-AXIS HANDHELD GIMBAL STABILISER

Type: User guide

Kogan KA3AGIMBALA 3-AXIS HANDHELD GIMBAL STABILISER is a versatile device designed to provide stable and smooth footage for your smartphone. With its 3-axis stabilization system, it eliminates shaky and jerky movements, ensuring professional-looking videos and photos. It features multiple modes, including pan and tilt following, pan following, and locking mode, allowing you to capture dynamic shots with ease. The gimbal also boasts a built-in joystick for precise control over the camera's movement and a shutter button for capturing stills or starting/stopping video recording.

3-AXIS HANDHELD GIMBAL

STABILISER

KA3AGIMBALA

Safety & Warnings 3

Components 4

Overview 5

Before First Use 7

Operation 10

Cleaning & Care 15

Specifications 16

Notes 17

Ensure to read all instructions and warnings in this user guide prior to first use. Retain this

user guide for future reference.

• Do not leave the gimbal near heat sources (for example, a furnace, heater, or the

inside of a vehicle on hot days).

• If the gimbal is dropped or impacted by an external force, it may cause the gimbal to

malfunction.

• This gimbal is not waterproof. Do not allow the gimbal to touch water or any other

liquids.

• When in use, protect the gimbal from dust, sand, and other small particles.

• Do not disassemble the gimbal.

• Do not short-circuit the battery. Short-circuiting may occur when the battery touches

other metal objects.

• Do not charge the gimbal under direct sunlight.

• Do not leave the gimbal on prolonged charge when not in use.

• Always use the supplied cable when charging.

• Battery performance is best when the gimbal is used in temperatures between

5°C–20°C.

• To prevent over-discharge of the battery, do not leave the gimbal unused for long

periods. This may result in damage to the battery and gimbal. If the gimbal will not be

used for over 10 days, leave the gimbal on until the battery level reaches between

40–65% to extend the service life of the gimbal.

SAFETY & WARNINGS

WARNING:

• Failure to follow the instructions outlined in this user guide can result in damage

to the gimbal or personal property and cause serious injury.

• This gimbal must be operated with caution and requires some basic

mechanical ability.

• Adult supervision required at all times if children are using this gimbal.

• Do not use this gimbal with third-party components, batteries, and accessories.

• This gimbal has an operating temperature of 0°C–40°C. Use in environments

above 40°C can lead to a fire or explosion. Use below 0°C can lead to serious

damage.

A Gimbal

B Micro USB to USB cable

C User guide

D Lanyard

COMPONENTS

Front view

1 Smartphone holder 7 Bluetooth indicator

2 Pan motor 8 Pan and tilt mode indicator

3 > 66% battery indicator 9 Pan following mode indicator

4 > 33% battery indicator 10 Lock mode indicator

5 < 33% battery indicator 11 Power/mode button

6 Joystick 12 Zoom control dial

OVERVIEW

Holder adjustment

Side and back view

13 Holder adjustment 18 USB charging port

14 Roll motor 19 Micro USB charging port

15 Balance screw 20 Shutter

16 Adjustable arm 21 ¼” thread screw

17 Tilt motor

Charging

The gimbal must be charged before use. Connect the USB cable into the Micro USB

charging port on the gimbal. Plug the other end of the cable into a power bank (not

included) or adapter (not included) and charge the gimbal.

A full charge will take between 3–4 hours.

Mounting a smartphone

Carefully flex the edges of the smartphone holder and slide your phone to the right until it

makes contact with the side of the tilt motor. Ensure the phone is inserted with the screen

facing towards you.

Ensure the gimbal is switched off when mounting the smartphone.

BEFORE FIRST USE

Notes:

• Ensure the gimbal is fully charged before each use.

• Charge the battery in an area away from children and animals.

• If the battery has a high surface temperature, leave it to cool before trying to

recharge.

• Do not charge the battery if the ambient temperature is below 10°C or above

45°C.

Adjusting the balance

If the smartphone does not stay level when mounted:

1. Loosen the balance screw.

2. Make small adjustments by sliding the adjustable arm until the phone balances.

3. Tighten the balance screw after the phone is well balanced and level.

Downloading and pairing with the Gimbal Pro app

This app allows users to access all features of the gimbal to capture photos and videos.

1. Scan the QR Code below and download the ‘Gimbal Pro’ app on the Google Play

Store or App Store.

Alternatively, search for ‘Gimbal Pro’ on the Google Play Store or App Store.

Note:

Proper adjustment of balance ensures a more efficient battery consumption rate

during operation. The gimbal may still function well when the gravity centre is not

properly configured, however, it may lead to more power consumption on the motors

and can greatly affect the torque output.

2. Turn the gimbal on by pressing and holding the power/mode button for 3–4 seconds

until the mode indicator begins flashing and the other battery indicators illuminate.

The Bluetooth indicator will then begin flashing.

3. Turn on Bluetooth on your smartphone, then open the ‘Gimbal Pro’ app and tap ‘Find

device’. Tap on ‘Stabilizer_xxxxxx’ to connect. The Bluetooth indicator will turn solid.

Alternatively, turn on Bluetooth on your smartphone, then go into the phone’s

Bluetooth settings and search for devices. Tap on ‘Stabilizer_xxxxxx’ to connect. The

Bluetooth indicator will turn solid.

Notes:

• Hold the gimbal’s handle still when it is powering on to ensure it powers

successfully.

• Ensure the rotational axes of the gimbal are not blocked when powering on.

Powering on/off

To power on, hold the power/mode button for 3–4 seconds until the mode indicators

begin flashing and the other battery indicators illuminate.

To power off, hold the power/mode button for 3–4 seconds until the mode indicators dim.

App interface

No.

Name

Function

Photo/video toggle

Toggles between capturing photos/videos.

2 Panorama and time-lapse

Allows options for the camera to take panoramas or

time lapses.

Shutter/shooting

Tap to capture a photo or start/stop recording video.

Camera toggle

Toggles between showing the front and rear camera.

Gallery

Allows users to view their captured photos/videos.

6 Bluetooth status

Will display a blue Bluetooth symbol when the gimbal is

connected via Bluetooth.

OPERATION

7 Face/object tracking

Allows options for the camera to use face/object

tracking when recording video.

Mode status

Displays the currently set mode on the gimbal.

Gimbal battery indicator

Displays the battery level of the gimbal.

Phone battery indicator

Displays the battery level of your phone.

Flash toggle

Tap to turn the camera flash on/off.

12 Home

Tapping returns to the Home screen of the ‘Gimbal Pro’

app.

13 Camera settings

Allows users to alter camera settings (for example,

resolution, grid, white balance).

Mode selection

Allows users to select the mode for the gimbal.

15 Additional settings

Allows users to alter the gimbal’s settings (for example,

speed of the horizontal/vertical movement of the

gimbal).

Modes

This gimbal features three modes: Pan and tilt following, pan following, and locking mode.

Pan and tilt following mode (default):

In this mode, the roll axis is locked.

The camera pan and tilt axes will rotate smoothly

following the movement of the camera.

Pan following mode:

In this mode, the tilt and roll axes are locked.

The pan axis rotates smoothly with a turn of the

wrist.

Locking mode:

In this mode, all three axes are locked.

The camera stays still and stable. It will not follow

the movement of the handle.

Switching modes

By default, the gimbal is set to the pan and tilt following mode. There are two ways to switch

modes: Pressing the power/mode button on the gimbal, or tapping the mode selection icon

in the ‘Gimbal Pro’ app.

Using the power/mode button:

1. Press the power/mode button once to enter pan following mode.

2. Press the power/mode button again to enter the locking mode.

3. The gimbal will cycle through these modes on subsequent presses.

Using the ‘Gimbal Pro’ app:

Tap on the mode selection icon and select the desired mode. The desired mode will be

reflected on the mode status in the app.

Joystick

Slide the joystick to control movement of the pan, tilt, and roll motors (dependent on the

selected mode).

Shutter button

Press the shutter button to take a picture or start/stop recording a video.

¼” thread screw

Allows the gimbal to be mounted on other devices with a compatible ¼” thread, such as a

tripod or mount.

Changing orientation

The orientation (going from landscape to portrait) can be changed either automatically

using the gimbal, or manually.

Automatically:

Ensure the gimbal is turned on.

Keep the phone facing yourself and rotate the gimbal handle more than 70° either clockwise

or anti-clockwise. The gimbal will adjust and automatically enter into a portrait orientation

for shooting.

Manually:

1. Ensure the gimbal is turned off. Loosen the balance screw and rotate the clamp to

the vertical position.

2. Place your smartphone on the holder.

3. Tighten the balance screw to ensure normal operation.

Battery level

When on a full charge, all three battery indicators will be illuminated. The indicators will drop

to two and one to indicate the battery remaining on the gimbal.

The battery level can also be seen in the app interface of the ‘Gimbal Pro’ app.

Mobile charging

The USB port at the bottom of the gimbal handle can be used to charge your smartphone

whilst using the gimbal.

Plug your phone’s charging cable into the gimbal’s USB port, then plug the other end of the

cable into your phone charging port.

Note:

An L-shaped charging connector is required if the smartphone is mounted horizontally.

Ensure the gimbal is turned off before cleaning.

Clean the gimbal by wiping it with a dry cloth.

Storage and care

• Fully charge and discharge the battery at least once every 3 months to keep the

gimbal active.

• Store the gimbal in a dry environment.

CLEANING & CARE

Note:

Do not store this gimbal in an environment over 60°C.

Power

Min.

Standard

Max.

Input voltage 3.4V 3.7V 4.2V*

Operating current 150mAh 1500mAh 3000mAh*

Other specifications

Operating temperature 0–40°C

Operation time 10–12 hours

Weight 455g

Tilt angle range 330˚

Roll angle range 160˚

Pan angle range 330˚

Compatible devices

Smartphones under 6.0” and GoPro Hero 3/4/5/6

Controllable tilt angle -155˚–+155˚

Controllable roll angle -30˚–+30˚

Controllable Pan angle

-150˚–+150˚

Maximum load 250g

Charging time 3–4 hours

Charging voltage

Charging current 1A

Power output voltage 5V

Power output current 1A

SPECIFICATIONS

Note:

*During operation, the input voltage and operating current will be at standard levels.

When charging, these levels can vary between the minimum and maximum values in

the table above.

NOTES

Need more information?

We hope that this user guide has given you

the assistance needed for a simple set-up.

For the most up-to-date guide for your product,

as well as any additional assistance you may require,

head online to help.kogan.com

Kogan KA3AGIMBALA 3-AXIS HANDHELD GIMBAL STABILISER User guide

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Kogan KA3AGIMBALA 3-AXIS HANDHELD GIMBAL STABILISER User guide

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