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MVG220 & MVG220FF

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  • Page 1 INSTRUCTIONS MVG220 & MVG220FF...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    3.4 Touch Screen ................16 3.5 Modes Setting ................18 3.6 Motion-timelapse Mode ............20 3.7 Initialization ................23 3.8 Manual Lock ................24 4. Manfrotto Gimbal App ..........24 4.1 Download Manfrotto Gimbal App ..........24 4.2 App Connecting ...............25 4.3 Firmware Upgrade ..............26 5. Accessories ..............27 5.1 Tripod ..................27...
  • Page 3 Introduction MVG220 is a professional 3-axis stabilized handheld Gimbal for DSLR and mir- rorless camera. It is compatible with popular DSLR and mirrorless cameras on the market. Its detachable versatile arm handle, makes it available to be support- ing by single hand and low angle shooting, and is allowed to mounted on tripod and other adaptor.

  • Page 4: Product Overview

    1. Product Overview Overview Professional 3-axis gimbal designed for DSLR and mirrorless cameras, designed with function buttons and LCD touch screen. Quick Release Plate 1/4 inch Thread Hole Touch Screen Camera Connection Fixed Plate Arca Quick Release Plate Bluetooth Slidi Multifunction Knob Control Lock Battery Level...
  • Page 5 Safety Lock for Arca Cross Arm Quick Release Plate Cross Arm Lock Sliding Arm Screw Sliding Arm Lock Screw Roll Axis Lens Holder Roll Axis Position Lock Thumb Screw Lock Vertical Arm Quick Release Plate Safety Lock Pan Axis Pan Axis Position Lock Multifunction Knob Trigger Button Press &...
  • Page 6 Standard kit accessories USB 2.0 to Micro USB 3.0 to Micro 3.0 USB 2.0 to Mini USB 2.0 to Type C Type C to Multi DC 2.5mm (Panasonic Shutter Cable) x1 Anti-slip Metal Tripod Versatile Arm Pro kit accessories Professional kit (code MVG220FF) includes all the accessories provided within the standard kit detailed above, plus the additional items listed here: Follow Focus (FF)

  • Page 7: Start To Use

    1) Please mount the camera and balance it before Power ON. 2) When the battery is low, please charge the Gimbal. 3) When not in use for a long time, power off the Gimbal. 4) For quick start, utilising MVG220 basic features follow the steps below. 2.1 Charging ⚠...

  • Page 8: Position Lock

    2.2 Position Lock Each rotating axis has a position lock for convenient balancing and storage. Be sure to unlock the position locks before using the Gimbal. Stored lock status Balanced lock status Download Manfrotto Gimbal app.

  • Page 9: Camera Installation

    ⚠ Make sure the battery and memory 2.3 Camera Installation card are installed before camera installation. Step 1: Mount quick release plate Step 2: Mount camera on ARCA ① on fixed plate ②, lock it. Loosen quick release plate ④ the ARCA quick release plate safety lock ③, take out ARCA quick re- lease plate ④.

  • Page 10: Gimbal Balancing

    2.4 Gimbal Balancing TIPS 1) Before balancing the Gimbal, please lock the Gimbal at the balanced lock status. 2) Lens cover should be removed from the camera and the memory card needs to be inserted to the camera to complete all the connections to ensure that the camera is ready for shooting.
  • Page 11 (2) a. Place the camera lens forwards, check the gravity center of camera. b. Unlock the quick release plate safety lock ①, adjust camera position until it can stay stable at any angles. c. Lock the safety lock ①. Tilt the camera up or down, if it stays stable, it means balanced.

  • Page 12: Power On/Off

    2.4.3 Balance Pan Axis ① a. Tighten the roll axis position lock after balanced tilt axis and roll axis. Unlock pan axis position lock ②, loosen vertical arm lock screw ③. b. Hold the handle angled to 15°~ 20°, check the camera's movement (roll axis will point down if not balanced).
  • Page 13 ② Follow Mode The roll direction is fixed, and the camera moves according to the left-right or up- down movements of the user's hand. ③ All follow Mode The camera moves according to the user's hand. ④ Lock Mode The orientation of the camera is fixed. ⑤...

  • Page 14: Button Operation

    Protrait Mode Single tap Portrait menu on screen to enter portrait mode for livestream/Tiktok. To get more videography skills with Gimbal and it's tutorial, please kindly visit our official or download Manfrotto Gimbal App. http://www.manfrotto.com 3.2 Button Operation 3.2.1 Mode operation...
  • Page 15 3.2.3 Function button operation Button Function Description Function Button Photography/video recording Single tap 3.2.4 Joystick Button Function Description 1. Camera lens move to upward, select the Move to upward option above on display 2. Camera lens move to downward, select Move to downward the option below on display Joystick...
  • Page 16 3.2.6 Trigger button Button Function Description 1. Follow mode Press & hold 2. Reset Double tap Trigger Button 3. Selfie shooting (Pan axis rotate 180° Triple tap to shoot) 3.2.7 Multi-function knob Button Function Description 1. Control the current axis Rotate knob (default pan rotation mode) rotate direction 2.

  • Page 17: Usb Port

    3.3 USB Port There are USB2.0 and Type C port at the fixed plate, which enable to connect to camera/follow focus and other devices.

  • Page 18: Touch Screen

    3.4 Touch Screen 3.4.1 Screen Icon Mode Icon Mode Camera Connected/Photography All Lock Mode Camera Unconnected Pan Mode Video Recording Mode Follow Mode Bluetooth Connected All Follow Mode Bluetooth Unconnected Tilt Axis Enabled Multi-function Knob Dnabled Roll Axis Enabled Multi-function Knob Disabled Pan Axis Enabled Zoom Status Battery Level...
  • Page 19 3.4.2 Display screen switch 3.4.3 Usage of touch screen Slide right to left: Flip to the right sub page. Slide left to right: Flip to the left sub page/return to previous option. Tap: Select current option. 3.4.4 Lock/unlock screen...

  • Page 20: Modes Setting

    3.5 Modes Setting Description: Slide right to left Slide left to right Tap to select current menu 3.5.1 Inception Mode setting Single tap Inception Mode on screen, the camera lens will rotate to upward. Holding the Gimbal horizontally, and set rotation direction/speed/one circle or continuous circle.
  • Page 21 3.5.3 Protrait setting Holding the Gimbal horizontally, tap Portrait on screen to enter protrait shooting. 3.5.4 Other setting Set motor power according to camera weight. Set scene modes according to camera function. Higher sensitivity gives faster reaction of Gimbal/camera.

  • Page 22: Motion-Timelapse Mode

    3.6 Motion-timelapse Mode 3.6.1 Motion-timelapse setting Method 1: Set the Motion-timelapse mode parameters on Manfrotto Gimbal App. Enter the parameter setting interface to select the Motion-timelapse mode for setting. The maximum interval time is 59 seconds, while maximum staying time for long exposure photograhy is 58 seconds.
  • Page 23 Method 2: Set the Motion-timelapse mode parameters by entering the Motion Timelapse interface on screen. Operate with joystick to set up time setting parameter on touch screen. Minimum time Maximum time Display icon Mode/Status setting setting PAN (T1) Pan axis rotation period 00:00:00 07:59:59 TILT (T2)
  • Page 24 3.6.2 Route setting (1) Enter Route setting interface under Motion timelapse menu. (2) Set the start position Rotate the pan or tilt axis to a desired position, hold on for 0.5 seconds. Tap OK on screen to record a start position. (3) Set the end position Rotate the pan or tilt axis to a desired position, hold on for 0.5 seconds.

  • Page 25: Initialization

    Gimbal return the start initial position after setting, and then tilt and pan axis will start to rotate according to the parameter that has been set. To get more videography skills with Gimbal and it's tutorial, please kindly visit our official or download Manfrotto Gimbal App. http://www.manfrotto.com 3.7 Initialization Initialization the Gimbal when: (1) The camera is not in balance.

  • Page 26: Manual Lock

    ESC on the screen to wake up. 3.8 Manual Lock Manually move camera to desired position, and hold for half a second. New tilt and/or pan positions are automatically saved. 4. Manfrotto Gimbal App 4.1 Download Manfrotto Gimbal App Download Manfrotto Gimbal App.

  • Page 27: App Connecting

    (6) Select Wi-Fi name which get on step (2) in the camera model list on App, input the password. Most of the function can be achieved on App, such orient control/ mode switch/parameter setting etc. If the connection failed, please confirm if the password is correct or exit and try to login Manfrotto Gimbal App again.

  • Page 28: Firmware Upgrade

    4.3 Firmware Upgrade Upgrade firmware via App. (1) Tap upgrade ICON on App. (2) Select upgrade type. (3) Follow the prompts to upgrade the firmware. Upgrade type introductions Repair/update or newly add button/touch screen/interac- Keyboard update tion functions, update more compatibility cameras which can be controlled through Wi-Fi.

  • Page 29: Accessories

    5.1 Tripod MVG220 is equiped with 1/4 inch thread hole and 3/8 inch thread hole to mount all type of Tripod for standing shooting. 5.2 Versatile Arm Installation: Install the versatile arm on the handle, align screw holes and tighten the screws by L shape wrench.(it is attached on versatile arm, the...

  • Page 30: Follow Focus (Only On Model Mvg220Ff)

    Manfrotto has made and may make available. Manfrotto accepts no liability for damage, injury or any legal responsibility incurred directly or indirectly from the use of product. Manfrotto will not provide any service for any product obtained from abnormal channels.
  • Page 31 3.DO NOT disassembly the product except marked detachable. It need send to Manfrotto after-sales or authorized service center to fix it if you accidently disas- sembly and cause abnormal work. The relevant costs are borne by user.
  • Page 32 Copyright © 2020 Vitec Imaging Solutions Spa 07/20 Via Valsugana, 100 36022 Cassola (VI) Italy...

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