Ikan Beholder MS-PRO User manual

V1.0 2016.12

3-axis Handheld Stabilizer Gimbal

Beholder MS-PRO

Instruction Manual

Table of Contents

Introduction

•About the MS-PRO 3

Product Description

•What’s Included 4

•Charging the Batteries 5

•Installing the Battery Holder 7

•Camera Installation and Balance 8

Getting to Know the MS-PRO

•Powering On 12

•Modes of Operation (Profiles) 13

•OLED Display 14

•Extensions and Extra Features 14

Compatible Camera Models

•List of Supported Cameras 15

Gimbal Working Angles

•Operable Camera Angles 15

Precautions and Safety

•Precautions 15

•Safety 16

•Copyright/Trademark Statement 17

Product Specifications

•Technical Specifications 18

Frequently AskedQuestions

•FAQ 19

The Beholder MS-PRO is the newest upgrade to the popular Beholder MS1 gimbal. It is a three-axis

gyro-stabilizer with an encoder motor and a 32-bit control board. The MS-PRO is compatible with most mirrorless

cameras weighing less than 900 grams, including other small cameras, cell phones, and GoPro cameras.

Whether filming fast-paced actions or aiming for high or low-angle shots, this device will help you correct shakes

or swaying and will balance and smooth the picture in order to achieve professional grade image stabilization.

The MS-PRO uses a 32-bit system, which has a variety of shooting modes through the mode selection button.

The 32-bit encoder system allows the MS-PRO to respond more quickly. By having an encoder with the motor, the

gimbal is more stable, and more accurate than ever before.

The Gimbal can be turned on with a camera at any angle. By manually holding the camera at a certain position,

the gimbal will hold the camera at the held position and support angled shots. The gimbal supports the camera in all

360 degrees while maintaining great stability, supports flip screen cameras, and has provisions for an external

remote control (wired or wireless remote control).

By attaching a monopod to the gimbal, you can simulate a drone shot, low and high follow shots, dolly shot, and

many other different angles. It reduces any types of jitter from the footage. The Beholder MS-PRO includes a USB

port to allow for easy firmware and software upgrades.

The MS-PRO has 20 hours of standby time, with an OLED display that shows the current battery level. Users can

better understand the battery level, charge the battery on time, and eliminate sudden low battery situations. The

OLED screen can also display the current switch mode in real time so that users can know the current shooting

mode.

About the MS-PRO ▲

To reduce fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to rain or moisture.

WARNING

After you’ve received the product and before you use it, please check whether the package contains all the

items in the following inventory. If any item is missing, please get in touch with the dealer to resolve the

situation.

1. MS-PRO Body

2. The Battery Holder

3. 3 x 18650 Battery

4. Camera Quick Release Plate

5. ¼”Screw

6. Power Adapter or USB Cable (dependent on the country’s specifications)

What’s Included ▲

Battery charging and inserting

For best performance, please use ikan IB-18650-26 batteries. The LED indicator will turn red while

charging and green if the batteries are fully charged.

Connect the battery holder (Fig. 1) to the USB power supply before the batteries are installed in

the holder. The LED will turn green to indicate the USB power can be used. Disconnect the battery holder

and insert the three batteries. Connect the battery holder to the charger again. The LED indicator will turn

red to indicate the batteries have started to charge. If less than three batteries are placed in the battery

holder, the indicator light displays green to indicate that charging has not started. The battery holder can

only charge all three batteries atonce.

Note: The battery holder can only be used as a charger stand temporarily. When the battery LED

indicator turns green to indicate the completion of charging, the batteries are only charged to 80% of the

battery capacity. For 100% charge, please buy a professional charge adapter or use ikan’s ICH- SC4 smart

charger.

The battery holder charge time is 3-4 hours.

Charging the Batteries ▲

WARNING

When using the battery holder as a charger, the USB power supply must meet the minimum

requirements.

The common USB port may not supply enough power to charge the batteries. A USB adapter rated at a

minimum of 2.5A/12.5W or more may be needed.

Recommendations

•We recommended using a dedicatedcharger like the ikan ICH-SC4.

•If the product is not used for a long time, charge the batteries up to 70% of their capacity and store

them in a cool,dry place.

•If you need more batteries, try to purchase ikan IB-18650-26-3PK official batteries or other reliable

batteries with a protection circuit to avoid overcharging and damaging the batteries. Using damaged

or different capacity batteries may result in failing to start up theBeholder MS-PRO.

•Hint: Currently, the maximum capacity of an 18650 battery is 3500mah. Try to avoid fake suppliers

advertising a hugecapacity.

Charging the Batteries ▲

Instructions to use the battery holder

Mount the 18650 batteries with the negative electrode of the battery (-) towards the spring (Fig. 2). Push the three

18650 batteries inward.

Fig. 2. Inserting batteries into the battery holder

Install the battery holder into the battery compartment with the two electrical terminals toward the direction of

insertion (Fig. 3)

Fig. 3. Inserting the battery holder into gimbal handle

Installing the Battery Holder ▲

WARNING

Before starting the gimbal, make sure the camera is properly mounted on the stabilizer and perfectly

balanced.

STEP 1

Mount the camera quick release

•Remove the quick release plate from the gimbal.

•Attach the quick release plate to the camera (Fig. 4). Be careful not to twist it too tight at this point.

•Make sure the quick release plate direction is facing forward toward the lens.

Fig. 4. The camera is attached to the quick release plate

Camera Installation and Balance ▲

WARNING

Before installing the camera and adjusting the balance, remove the camera lens cover, attach the lens

hood, and insert a memory card and camera batteries, as well as any other accessories. The camera should

be fully ready to shoot.

STEP 2

Install the camera on gimbal base

•Install the camera with quick release mounted into the Beholder MS-PRO bottom mount base (Fig.5).

•Slightly adjust the position of the camera into the base until you find a horizontal balance.

•Shift the camera as close to the pitch motor as possible. Use the base plate positioning if needed.

•Tighten the thumb screws.

•Use a screwdriver to tighten the 1/4 quick release screw.

STEP 3

Adjust the gimbal roll –left and right balance

•Release the roll thumb M4 screw and make the arm to be the shortest then tighten the M4 screw.

•Slide the roll arm left or right until the camera finds a balance position and doesn’t lean left or right.

•Tighten the thumb screws.

STEP 4

Adjust the gimbal pitch - up and down balance

•Loosen the camera plate M4 thumb screw to adjust the pitch level (M4 thumb screw –in Fig. 7)

•Move the camera plate arm up and down, until the camera stays in place at any lens angle.

•Tighten the thumb screws.

STEP 5

Adjust the gimbal pan–forward and backward balance

•Loosen the pan motor left thumb screw

•Tilt the gimbal handle 45 degrees forward.

•Move the pan arm to the left side or to the right side at 90 degrees and observe the direction it tends to move

when released.

•If the pan arm tends to go up/backward, then the gimbal is front heavy: move the pan arm back slightly and

repeat the side test.

•If the pan arm tends to move down/forward, it means the gimbal is back heavy: move the pan arm slightly

forward and repeat the side test.

•When in balance, the pan arm should stay at any position around the handle when the handle is tilted forward.

•Tighten the thumb screws

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