User Manual

USER MANUAL
INTRODUCTION
The CGO SteadyGrip™ is a ground handle designed to extend the CGO-GB 3-axis
gyro stabilized camera from the sky to the ground, allowing you to capture amazing
acon shots easier than ever before. The camera pitch controller allows precise
camera angle control on the go using your mobile device as a display. The Steady-
Grip's ergonomic design is capable of holding up to a 6.4 inch mobile device.
The SteadyGrip™ paired with Yuneec’s CGO2-GB Full-HD 3-Axis Stabilized Gimbal
Camera System allows you to capture fluid footage right out the box. Please take
the me to read through this enre instrucon manual for more informaon on
safety, baery charging, camera controls and more before filming your first hit
video. Please also visit www.Yuneec.com for addional informaon including
product updates, bullens, videos and more.
CGO-2GB (available separately) is an innovave combinaon of 3-axis brushless
gimbal, camera and digital video downlink.
The Self-Stabilizing gimbal makes it possible to capture amazing photographs and
video footage for an array of uses. And the built-in digital video link delivers
streaming video to 5.8GHz WiFi compable iOS® and Android™ equipped devices
including smart-phones and tablets as well as YUNEEC Personal Ground Staons.
GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS AND WARNINGS
WARNING: Failure to use this product in the intended manner as described in
instrucon manual can result in damage to the product, property and/or cause
serious injury. This product is not a toy! If misused it can cause serious bodily harm
and damage to property.
WARNING: As the user of this product you are solely and wholly responsible for
operang it in a manner that does not endanger yourself and others or result in
damage to the product or the property of others.
Always allow CGO2-GB and SteadyGrip™ to inialize properly by seng the
SteadyGrip™ on a flat and stable surface prior to switching it on and allowing the
SteadyGrip™ and CGO2-GB to inialize properly which somemes takes about 4-8
seconds.
Always operate your SteadyGrip™ in a respecul and safe manner.
Do not aempt to operate your equipment in areas with potenal magnec and/or
radio interference including areas nearby broadcast towers, power transmission
staons, high voltage power lines, etc.
FCC INFORMATION
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC rules. Operaon is subject to the
following two condions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and
(2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that
may cause undesired operaon.
CAUTION: Changes or modificaons not expressly approved by the party responsible
for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
This product contains a radio transmier with wireless technology which has been
tested and found to be compliant with the applicable regulaons governing a radio
transmier in the 5.8GHz frequency range.
Antenna Separaon Distance:
Maintain a separaon distance of at least 50mm (2 in) between your body (not
including your fingers, hands and wrists) and the antennas to meet the RF exposure
safety requirements determined by FCC regulaons. Holding the SteadyGrip™ by
the ergonomic handle with your arm straight out in front of you, will provide
adequate antenna separaon distance.
BATTERY WARNINGS AND USAGE GUIDELINES
WARNING: Alkaline Baeries May explode or leak, and cause burn injury if
recharged, disposed of in fire, mixed with a different baery type, inserted
backwards or disassembled. Replace all baeries at the same me. Do not carry
baeries loose in your pocket or purse. Do not remove the baery label.
WARNING: All instrucons and precauons must be read and followed exactly and
you must follow instrucons of the baery manufacturer.
WARNING: procedures, which if not properly followed, create the probability of
property damage, collateral damage and serious injury or create a high probability
of superficial injury.
Failure to exercise care while using this product and comply with the following
condions and guidance could result in product malfuncon, excessive heat, fire,
property damage, and ulmately injury.
Lithium lon baeries are not toys. For the purpose of the document Li-lon, Li-Po,
Li-Fe, NiCd or NiMH baeries will be described as "Baeries".
Handling and Storage:
● Never alter, puncture or impact Baeries or related components.
● Do not directly connect the terminals with metal objects. This will short-circuit
Baeries, resulng in heat and electrical discharge.
● Never store loose Baeries together, the Baeries' terminals may contact one
another causing a short circuit.
● Never expose Baeries to extreme temperatures or direct sunlight.
● Always disconnect Baeries when not in use.
Before the First Charge:
● Ensure baeries are not damaged, as this may cause a short circuit of fire.
Charging
● Always refer to your charger's manual to ensure safe operaon.
● Always charge Baeries in an open area away from flammable materials, liquids
and surfaces.
● Never charge Baeries that are hot to the touch (above 120°F)
If at any me Baeries become damaged, hot, or begin to balloon or swell,
disconnue charging (or discharging) immediately. Quickly and safely disconnect
the charger. Then place the Baeries and/or charger in a safe, open area away from
flammable materials in an approved Li-Po bag to observe. Aer one hour, remove
the Baeries from service. DO NOT connue to handle, aempt to use, or ship the
Baeries. Failure to follow these procedures can cause damage to Baeries,
personal property or cause serious injury.
Damaged or swollen Baeries can be unstable and very hot. DO NOT touch
baeries unl they have cooled. Dispose of baeries in the manner required by
your city, county, state or country. Contact the appropriate Yuneec Product
Support Office to speak to a service technician for more informaon.
In the event of fire, a Class D, dry chemical fire exnguisher must be used then
baeries must be placed inside of an approved Li-Po bag.
Addional Guidelines and Warnings:
● In the event of a crash, always quickly and safely disconnect and remove Baeries
from the model. Then follow the previously listed safety procedures.
● If the internal contents of Baeries come into contact with your skin, wash the
affected area(s) with soap and water immediately. If it comes into contact with your
eye(s), flush them with generous amounts of water for 15 minutes and seek
immediately medical aenon.
INSTALLING THE AA BATTERIES
WARNING: Alkaline Baeries May explode or leak, and cause burn injury if
recharged, disposed of in fire, mixed with a different baery type, inserted
backwards or disassembled. Replace all baeries at the same me. Do not carry
baeries loose in your pocket or purse. Do not remove the baery label.
ATTACHING THE CGO2-GB TO THE STEADYGRIP™
WARNING: Before switching on the SteadyGrip™ it is highly recommended to first
securely aach the CGO2-GB to your SteadyGrip™.
QUICK TIP: It’s a good idea to ensure you have your microSD card with lots of
space for photos and videos handy.
STEP 1) Carefully slide the top part of the CGO2-GB (that also aaches below the
nose of the Q500 Typhoon) onto the mount below the front part of the SteadyGrip™.
A corresponding ‘click’ will be noced once the CGO2-GB has securely been
installed into the slide-in mount on the SteadyGrip™.
SPECIFICATIONS
CGO STEADYGRIP™
Height: 223mm (8.78 in)
Depth (front to back): 182mm (7.17 in)
Width: 70mm (2.76 in)
Weight (without gimbal/baeries): 200g (7.05 oz)
Required Baeries: 2850mAh Energizer® 6x 1.5V AA Baeries
(Sold Separately)
Runme: 48-64 minutes (depending on usage)
CGO2-GB
Height: 115mm (4.5 in)
Width: 74mm (2.9 in)
Depth: 135mm (1.4 in)
Weight: 185g (6.5 oz)
Video Resoluon: Full-HD 1080p 60, 50 or 48 fps(
Photo Resoluon: 12 Megapixels
Transmission Distance/Range: Up to 600m (1970 ) depending on receiving device
and environment
Transmission Band: 5.8GHz
Storage (memory): microSD Class 10 up to 128GB
CGO2 APP COMPATIBLE DEVICES
Android:
Mobile Devices with 5.8GHz Support
WINDOWS SYSTEM
REQUIREMENTS
Windows XP (Service Pack 2 or later)
or Vista
3.2GHz Penum 4 or faster
Minimum 4GB of system RAM
MAC SYSTEM
REQUIREMENTS
Mac OS® X 10.4.11 or later
2.0GHz Intel Core Duo or faster
Minimum 4GB of system RAM
NOTICES AND WARNINGS
IMPORTANT NOTE: All safety precauons and warnings, instrucons, warranes
and other collateral informaon is subject to change at the sole discreon of
Yuneec. For the most up-to-date informaon please visit the corresponding
product page at www.Yuneec.com or contact the nearest Yuneec office or
authorized distributor.
The following special language terms are used throughout the product literature to
indicate various levels of potenal harm when operang this product:
NOTICE: Procedures, which if not properly followed, create a possibility of property
damage and/or lile to no possibility of injury.
CAUTION: Procedures, which if not properly followed, create the probability of
property damage and/or a possibility of serious injury.
WARNING: Procedures, which if not properly followed, create the probability of
property damage, collateral damage and/or serious injury or create a high probability
of superficial injury.
WARNING: Read the ENTIRE instrucon manual to become familiar with the
features of the product before operang. Failure to operate the product correctly
can result in damage to the product, property and/or cause serious injury.
WARNING: This is a sophiscated consumer product. It must be operated with
cauon and common sense, and requires some basic mechanical ability. Failure to
operate this product in a safe and responsible manner could result in damage to the
product, property and/or cause serious injury. This product is not intended for use
by children without direct adult supervision. Do not use with incompable
components or alter this product in any way outside of the instrucons provided by
Yuneec. The instrucon manual contain instrucons for safety, operaon and
maintenance. It is essenal to read and follow all the instrucons and warnings
prior to assembly, setup and/or use in order to operate the product correctly and
avoid damage or serious injury.
AGE RECOMMENDATION: NOT FOR CHILDREN UNDER 14 YEARS. THIS IS NOT
A TOY.
Apple iOS:
phone4s
iphone 5,5c/5s,6,6+
ipad mini / mini+ /3/4.
OVERVIEW
CGO SteadyGrip™ Acon Ground
Handle for CGO™ Series Camera
1. CGO2-GB
2. Main Status LED
3. Pitch Control Roller Wheel
4. Rubberized Ergonomic Grip
5. On/Off Switch
6 . 6AA Baery Compartment
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STEP 1) Remove the Baery Cover / Door
from the boom of the SteadyGrip™
Hold the boom of the SteadyGrip™ toward
yourself with the front part facing
downward. Slide the baery cover / door
upward with slight force and inspect the AA
baery compartment.
STEP 2) Install 6x AA Baeries
For long life and extended run me, we
recommend Energizer® 1.5V AA Baeries
which are known to have 2,850mAh of
stored energy. The SteadyGrip™ will run for approximately 48-64 minutes depending
on the gravity of usage.
STEP 3) Re-installing the Baery Cover / Door on the boom of the SteadyGrip™
Once you’ve installed 6 fresh AA baeries, Hold the boom of the SteadyGrip™
toward yourself with the front part facing downward. Slide the baery cover / door
downward with slight force and ensure you hear and feel a noceable ‘click’
indicang the baery cover / door has been closed securely.