Manfrotto MVG300XM User manual

INSTRUCTIONS

MVG300XM

1. Product overview ……………………………………………………………… 2

2. Getting started …………………………………………………………………… 5

2.1 Charging ………………………………………………………………………………… 5

2.2 Installing the tripod …………………………………………………………………… 5

2.3 Installing the handle(Remote control) ……………………………………………… 6

2.4 Installing the versatile handle ……………………………………………………… 6

2.5 Motor lock ……………………………………………………………………………… 6

3. Installing the camera …………………………………………………………… 7

3.1 Attaching the quick release plate and higher block (optional) ………………… 7

3.2 Installing the lens holder (optional) ………………………………………………… 8

3.3 Mounting the camera on the gimbal ………………………………………………… 8

4. Gimbal balancing ………………………………………………………………10

4.1 Balancing the tilt axis ………………………………………………………………… 11

4.2 Balancing the roll axis ………………………………………………………………… 12

4.3 Balancing the pan axis ………………………………………………………………… 12

5. Power ON/OFF & Wake up ……………………………………………………13

5.1 Power ON/ OFF ………………………………………………………………………… 13

5.2 Lock & Unlock …………………………………………………………………………… 14

5.3 Standby & Wake up …………………………………………………………………… 14

6. Function / Modes introduction ………………………………………………14

6.1 Follow mode introduction …………………………………………………………… 14

6.2 Other function introduction ………………………………………………………… 15

7. Connecting the App ……………………………………………………………16

8. Operation …………………………………………………………………………18

8.1 Button operation ……………………………………………………………………… 18

8.2 Remote control ………………………………………………………………………… 22

8.3 USB ports ………………………………………………………………………………… 25

8.4 Touch screen introduction …………………………………………………………… 26

8.5 Function operation …………………………………………………………………… 27

8.6 Firmware update ……………………………………………………………………… 34

8. Disclaimer …………………………………………………………………………35

Catalogue

Introduction

MVG300XM is a professional 3-axis Gimbal specially designed for DSLR and mirrorless

cameras and compatible with the most popular cameras on the market. It is designed with a

detachable versatile arm handle, supporting single hand and low angle shooting, and can be

mounted on a tripod and other accessories.

MVG300XM features function buttons and an LCD touch screen, which can switch the Gimbal

working mode, control rotation and allow parameter setting with one hand. The camera

shutter cable supplied can be used to control photography, video recording and electronic

follow focus directly on the Gimbal.

Download the Manfrotto Gimbal 300XM App

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Please read the manual carefully before using.

TIPS

(1) Install the camera before you power on the gimbal.

(2)

Gimbal and handle must be set to power o󽗿 before connecting or disconnecting them.

(3) When the battery is low, please charge the gimbal.

(4) In case of prolonged periods of disuse, power o󽗿 the gimbal.

1. Product overview

Detachable, multi-function, professional three-axis gimbal with touch screen designed for

DSLR and mirrorless cameras.

Joystick

Handle lock

Pan motor lock

Type-C charging port

Vertical arm

Fixed plate slider set screw

Fixed plate slider

Sliding arm

Cross

arm

Tilt motor lock

Roll axis

motor lock

1/4 inch thread hole

Touch Screen

Handle

Handle Type-C charging port

Shutter button

Mode button

3/8 inch thread hole

1/4 inch thread hole

Cross arm extending

position screw

Handle power button

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Roll axis

Versatile handle knob

Gimbal power button

Multifunction switch button

A Button

B Button

Multifunction knob

Trigger button

Fast follow button

Cross arm knob

Tilt axis

Pan axis

Slider knob

Vertical arm ﬁxed screw

Vertical mounting plate

Cross extension arm

Fixed plate safety lock

Quick Release plate

Lens holder

screw

Higher block

Versatile handle

Quick release plate

safety lock

Anti-drop column

Speci󽘀cation

Max. Tilt Range 340° Weight About 2000g

Max. Roll Range 340° Payload Capability 3400g ①

Max. Pan Range 360° Battery Life 10 Hours ①

Tilt Follow Speed 2°/s ~ 75°/s Battery 2500mAh

Pan Follow Speed 3°/s ~ 150°/s Charging Time >2.6 Hours, supports quick

charging ≤18W

Compatible

Cameras ②Sony, Canon, Nikon, Panasonic, etc.

① In centre of gravity balanced state.

② Please refer to the list of compatible cameras and lenses.

* This product does not include the camera.

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Accessories

USB 2.0 to Type-C

×1

Type-C to Micro(A03)

×1

Type-C to Mini (B02)

×1

Type-C to Type-C (C02)

×1

Type-C to TRS2.5 (T02)

×1

Type-C to Multi

Sony shutter cable

×1

Type-C to 2.5mm Panasonic

shutter cable (DC2.5mm)

×1

Versatile handle

×1

Tripod

×1

Quick release plate

×1

Higher block

×1

Lens holder

×1

Lens holder screw

×1

Short quick release plate

(GimBoom)

×1

Short quick release plate

screw

×1

Camera 󽘀xed screw

×3

3/8 to 1/4 inch transition

screw (In the tripod)

×1

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2. Getting started

2.1 Charging

Be sure to fully charge the gimbal before the 󽘀rst use.

If the battery is very low, we suggest you charge it straight away.

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1 2

Gimbal and handle

charging when connected.

If disconnected, for gimbal

charging only

For handle

charging only

2.2 Install the tripod

Install the 3/8 - 1/4 inch thread insert on the 1/4 inch screw on the top of the tripod (The

thread insert is factory mounted). Mount the tripod to the bottom of the gimbal or handle,

then deploy the tripod and place the gimbal on a 󽘁at surface.

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2.3 Installing the handle (remote control)

Slide the metal contact part at the bottom of the gimbal part toward the handle and tighten

the handle safety lock after sliding it into the corresponding groove.

When unloading the handle, unlock the safety lock, release the anti-detachment column, and

slowly push out the gimbal.

Install:

Unload:

2.4 Installing the versatile handle

Unlock the versatile handle screw, insert the versatile handle into the base of the gimbal

(proceed as shown in the 󽘀gure), then tighten the setting screw.

Lock: clockwise direction

Unlock: counterclockwise direction

2.5 Motor lock

Each of the three rotating axes has one positioning lock for convenient positioning and

storage purposes.

The gimbal is folded by default, please toggle the tilt lock, roll lock, and pan lock levers to the

unlocked position and adjust the gimbal position to Balanced lock status (see Figure 2.5-1),

and then toggle the three locks to the locked position.

Be sure to unlock them before using the gimbal.

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Lock

Unlock

Figure 2.5-2Figure 2.5-1

Balanced lock Stored lock

3. Installing the camera

Before Installing the camera, make sure it is ready for shooting (Install the camera lens,

remove the lens cap, ensure the memory card and battery are inserted in the camera, and the

battery is fully charged), complete all the steps mentioned in chapter “2. Getting started"

and make sure the gimbal is adjusted to Balanced lock status (see Figure 2.5-1). Make sure

the gimbal is powered o󽗿 or in sleep mode before installing the camera.

3.1 Attaching the quick release plate and higher block

(optional)

Attach the quick release plate to the camera by tightening the screw.

The user can choose to attach the higher block as needed (e.g. when using a long or heavy

lens). Attach the higher block to the camera, then attach it to the quick release plate by

tightening the 2 screws.

Attach with quick release plate only Attach with higher block and quick release

plate

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3.2 Installing the lens holder (optional)

Install the lens holder on the quick release plate as needed, the lens holder rubber mount

must be directly under the lens. It is recommended to use the lens holder when using a long

or heavy lens.

3.3 Mounting the camera on the gimbal

Horizontal Installation

Unlock quick release plate safety lock ① , push the plate with the mounted camera into the

slot ② in the direction of the arrow, lock safety lock ③ once the camera is approximately

balanced. The sliding block position can be adjusted according to the size of the camera and

the higher block selected ④ . Unlock slider lock ⑤ to move the camera left or right according

to its width, then secure slider lock ⑥ . It is recommended to push the camera as close as

possible to the tilt axis.

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