INSTRUCTIONS MVG460 & MVG460FFR INDEX GB I D F E CN KO J RU DISCLAIMER & INFORMATION FOR USERS DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY & CERTIFICATIONS P. 4 - 8 P. 9 - 13 P. 14 - 18 P. 19 - 23 P. 24 - 28 P. 29 - 33 P. 34 - 38 P. 39 - 43 P. 44 - 48 P. 49 - 55 P. 56 - 59 GB Overview Professional 3-axis gimbal designed for DSLR and mirrorless cameras, designed with function buttons and LCD touch screen. 1/4 inch Thread Hole Secondary quick release plate safety lock Cross arm Cross arm lock screw Anti-drop column Tilt axis Secondary quick release plate Quick release plate Touch Screen Camera mode Bluetooth Multifunction Knob Control Battery Level Tilt axis positioning lock Fixed Plate Sliding arm lock screw Sliding arm Screw Lens supporting frame Pan axis Pan axis positioning lock Quick release plate safety lock Anti-drop colum of quick release plate Roll axis Roll axis positioning lock Vertical arm Versatile arm Lock Mode Panning Mode Follow Mode All Follow Mode Switch between multiple working modes Touch screen Made button Control camera to take photo, need to connect to camera Capturing button Vertical Arm Lock Screw Shortcut button Multifunction knob Screw Handle Function button Power button Recording button Control camera to shoot video, need to connect to camera Specifications Max. Tilting Range Max. Rolling Range 230 360 Max. Panning Range 360 Operation Time 12 Hours Weight Payload About 1656g (Not including the batteries) 4600g (in center of gravity balanced state) Tilting Speed 2/s ~ 75/s Adapter Cameras* Canon, SONY, Panasonic and others. Panning Speed 3/s ~ 150/s
* Please download the detailed manual for the specific compatible camera and lens. This product does not include the camera. 4 1/4 inch Thread Hole Joystick GB Accessories Camera Control Cable Micro USB Cable x1 Panasonic Lumix Shutter Cable x1 USB 2.0 to Micro USB 3.0 to Micro 3.0 USB 2.0 to Mini USB 2.0 to Type C x1 x1 x1 x1 18650 Li-ion Battery x1 Versatile Arm x1 Tripod x1 Charger x1 Multifunctional Bracket x1 Pro kit accessories Extension Rod x1 Brushless Follow Focus (FF) Gimbal Remote Controller (MVGRC) x1 x1 5 GB 3 Positioning Lock Each of the three rotating axis has one positioning lock for convenient positioning and storage purposes. Be sure to unlock them before using the gimbal. User Guide Read the detailed manual before using this products. TIPS
(1) Please install the camera before powering on the gimbal.
(2) When the battery is low, please charge the gimbal.
(3) When not in use, turn off the gimbal and then remove the batteries.
(4) For quick start, utilising MVG640 basic features follow the steps below. 1 Battery Installation Remove the tail cap, open the batteries compartment, and install the batteries correctly. 2 Handle Installation Align the handle positioning screw with the corresponding positioning holes under the pan axis machine and then tighten the fixing ring. The four positioning screws must be aligned with the corresponding positioning holes and then tighten the fixing ring. Alignment Alignment A. Stylus B. Positioning hole C. Positioning screw Tight Loose Please fully charge the batteries before powering on the gimbal for the first time. Balanced lock Stored lock 4 Camera Installation
(1) Install the quick release plate to the fixed plate and take out the secondary quick release plate. Make sure the battery and memory card are loaded before installation.
(2) Fix the secondary quick release plate to the bottom of the camera. Secondary quick release plate 6 Please follow the direction on the of the icon back of the secondary quick release plate to install. GB
(3) Insert the secondary quick release plate and press down. The secondary quick re-
lease plate safety lock automatically locks and locks the secondary quick release plate safety lock.
(4) Install the lens support frame to ensure that the lens holder can hold the lens firmly. 5.1 Balance Adjustment of the Tilting Axis
(1) a. Unlock the tilt axis positioning lock , place the camera lens vertically upwards, determine the camera's center of gravity. b. Loosen the sliding arm lock screw , slide the sliding arm to balance the camera position. c. Tighten the sliding arm lock screw , if the camera lens can stay vertically upwards that means balanced.
(2) a. Place the camera lens vertically upwards, determine the camera's center of gravity. b. Unlock the quick release plate safety lock , balance the camera position. c. Tighten the quick release plate safety lock and tilt the camera up or down, if it stays stable, it means balanced. Insert the secondary quick release plate. 5 Gimbal Balancing Before balancing the gimbal, lock the gimbal to the balance lock state at first, unlock each axis positioning lock in stages during the balancing process. TIPS
(1) Before balancing the gimbal, the 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.
(2) During balancing the gimbal, make sure the camera is powered off and the gimbal is turned off.
(3) If you add accessories after the balancing is completed, Gimbal will need to be re-balanced. 7 GB 5.2 Balance Adjustment of the Rolling Axis a. Tighten the tilt axis positioning lock , release the roll axis positioning lock , and observe the camera tilt state. b. Loosen the cross arm lock screw , slide the cross arm to balance the camera position. c. Tighten the cross arm lock screw and tilt the camera to the left or right, if it stays stable, it means balanced. 6 Power ON/OFF Before powering on the gimbal, need to unlock all the axis positioning lock. Long press the power button, release it when the display shows Power button 7 Download the Manfrotto gimbal app. Download Manfrotto gimbal app. 5.3 Balance Adjustment of the Panning Axis a. Tighten the pan axis positioning lock , loosen the pan axis positioning lock , keep the handle part of the gimbal parallel to the ground and the vertical arm parallel to the ground, and observe the camera rotation after the releasing. b. Loosen the vertical arm lock screw , slide the vertical arm to balance the camera position. c. Tighten the vertical arm lock screw to rotate the pan axis to any angle, if it stays stable, it means balanced. 8 Connecting App
(1) Turn on the mobile phone Bluetooth and start the gimbal.
(2) Open the App, and connect to MVG460 according to the App prompts. After the connection is successful, you can control MVG460 on the App. Detailed Manual Download the detailed user manual from official website manfrotto.com 8 GB GB I DISCLAIMER The information contained in this document is subject to change without notice. Vitec Imaging Solutions makes no warranty and shall not be liable for any errors on infor-
mation contained in this document. Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by Vitec Imaging Solutions could void the users authority to operate this equipment. INFORMATION FOR USERS ESCLUSIONE DI RESPONSABILIT Le informazioni riportate in questo documento sono soggette a variazioni senza preavviso. Vitec Imaging Solutions non rilascia garanzie e non assume responsabilit per eventuali errori nelle informazioni riportate in questo documento. Qualunque variazione o modifica apportata senza espressa approvazione di Vitec Imaging Solutions pu annullare il diritto dellutente di impiegare questo apparecchio. INFORMAZIONE AGLI UTENTI In accordance with Article 10 of Directive 2012/19/UE of the 04/07/2012 concerning Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE). The above symbol, also present on equipment, indicates that, at such time as the user should decide to dispose of the equipment, it must NOT be disposed of as unsorted municipal waste, but must be collected separately. The same applies to all components of the equipment and any recharge or refill elements that the product may comprise. For information on the waste collection systems suitable for this equipment, contact Vitec Imaging Solutions or any authorised member of the National Registers in EU countries. Household (or similar) waste may be disposed of via standard municipal differentiated waste collection schemes. If you purchase a new version of this model or similar equipment - or if your existing equipment measures less than 25 cm - you may return the items you no longer require to your retailer who will take care of contacting the company or organization handling the proper collection and management of used equipment. Correct separate collection and specific treatment of WEEE are necessary to avoid poten-
tial damage to human health and the environment, and favour the recycling and recovery of component materials. Improper or illegal disposal of this product by the user will result in punishments or fines being applied in accordance with national Decrees based on Directive 91/156/EC and 2008/98/EC. Ai sensi dellart. 10 della Direttiva 2012/19/UE del 04/07/2012 sui rifiuti da apparecchiature elettriche ed elettroniche (RAEE). Il simbolo sopra riportato, presente anche sullapparecchiatura, indica che essa deve essere oggetto di raccolta separata nel momento in cui lutilizzatore decide di disfarsene (inclusi tutti componenti, i sotto-insiemi e i materiali di consumo che sono parte integrante del prodotto). Per lindicazione sui sistemi di raccolta di detti apparecchi vi preghiamo di contattare Vitec Imaging Solutions o altro soggetto inscritto nei vari Registri Nazionali per gli altri Paesi dellUnione Europea. Il rifiuto originato da nucleo domestico (o di origine analoga) pu essere conferito a sistemi di raccolta differenziata dei rifiuti urbani. Allatto dellacquisto di una nuova apparecchiatura o, senza obbligo di un acquisto nuovo, per le apparecchiature con dimensioni inferiori ai 25 cm, possibile riconsegnare al rivenditore il vecchio apparecchio. Il rivenditore si far poi carico di contattare il soggetto responsabile del ritiro dellapparecchiatura. Ladeguata raccolta separata dellapparecchio dismesso e lavvio alle successive opera-
zioni di trattamento, recupero e smaltimento ambientalmente compatibile, consente di evi-
tare potenziali effetti negativi sullambiente e sulla salute umana, e favorisce il riciclaggio ed il recupero dei materiali componenti. Lo smaltimento abusivo del prodotto da parte dellutente comporta lapplicazione delle sanzioni previste dai recepimenti nazionali delle Direttive 91/156/CE e 2008/98/CE. 49 CERTIFICATIONS EU Manufacturers name :
Vitec Imaging Solutions Manufactures address :
Via Valsugana 100, 36022 Cassola (VI), Italy Product name : GIMBAL Product code : MVG460 & MVG460FFR Simplified Declaration of Conformity GB - Hereby, Vitec Imaging Solutions declares that the radio equipment type MVG460 & MVG460FFR is in compliance with Directive 2014/53/EU and with Directive 2011/65/
CE and its amendments. The full text of the EU declaration of conformity is available at the following internet address:
I - Il fabbricante, Vitec Imaging Solutions, dichiara che il tipo di apparecchiatura radio MVG460 & MVG460FFR conforme alle direttiva 2014/53/UE e alla direttiva 2011/65/CE e alle sue rettifiche. Il testo completo della dichiarazione di conformit UE disponibile al seguente indirizzo Internet:
D - Hiermit erklrt Vitec Imaging Solutions, dass der Funkanlagentyp MVG460 & MVG460FFR der Richtlinie 2014/53/EU entspricht und der EU Richtlinie 2011/65/CE und deren nderungen bereinstimmt. Der vollstndige Text der EU-Konformittserklrung ist unter der folgenden Internetadresse verfgbar:
F - Le soussign, Vitec Imaging Solutions, dclare que lquipement radiolectrique du type MVG460 & MVG460FFR est conforme la directive 2014/53/UE et la directive 2011/65/UE et ses amendements. Le texte complet de la dclaration UE de conformit est disponible ladresse internet suivante:
E - Por la presente, Vitec Imaging Solutions declara que el tipo de equipo radioelctrico MVG460 & MVG460FFR es conforme con la Directiva 2014/53/UE y con la Directiva 2011/65/CE y sus modificaciones. El texto completo de la declaracin UE de conformidad est disponible en la direccin Internet siguiente:
P - O abaixo assinado Vitec Imaging Solutions declara que o presente tipo de equipamento de rdio MVG460 & MVG460FFR est em conformidade com a Diretiva 2014/53/
UE e com a Diretiva 2011/65/CE e suas respetivas emendas. O texto integral da declarao de conformidade est disponvel no seguinte endereo de Internet:
S - Hrmed frskrar Vitec Imaging Solutions att denna typ av radioutrustning MVG460 & MVG460FFR verensstmmer med direktiv 2014/53/EU och direktiv 2011/65/CE och dess tillgg. Den fullstndiga texten till EU-frskran om verensstmmelse finns p fljande webbadress:
NL - Hierbij verklaar ik, Vitec Imaging Solutions, dat het type radioapparatuur MVG460 & MVG460FFR conform is met Richtlijn 2014/53/EU en Richtlijn 2011/65/UE en de daaraan toe behorende amendementen is. De volledige tekst van de EU-conformiteitsverklaring kan worden geraadpleegd op het volgende internetadres:
TR - Burada, Vitec Imaging Solutions, MVG460 & MVG460FFR tipi radyo ekipmannn 2014/53 / AB sayl Direktife uygun olduunu beyan eder. AB uyumu beyannn tam metni aadaki internet adresinden edinilebilir:
gimbal.manfrotto.com 56 2AQK5-MVGRC USA FCC ID: 2AQK5-GIMBAL460 Declaration of conformity NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
- Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
- Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
- Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
- Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. 57 RUSSIA BELARUS - KAZAKHSTAN KYRGYZSTAN - ARMENIA CANADA IC ID: 24113-GIMBAL460 IC Statements:
24113-MVGRC This device complies with Industry Canada licence-exempt RSS standard(s). Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device. Under Industry Canada regulations, this radio transmitter may only operate using an antenna of a type and maximum (or lesser) gain approved for the transmitter by Industry Canada. To reduce potential radio interference to other users, the antenna type and its gain should be so chosen that the equivalent isotropically radiated power (e.i.r.p.) is not more than that necessary for successful communication. Dclaration dIC :
Ce dispositif est conforme aux normes RSS exemptes de licence dIndustrie Canada. Son fonctionnement est assujetti aux deux conditions suivantes : (1) ce dispositif ne doit pas provoquer de perturbation et (2) ce dispositif doit accepter toute perturbation, y compris les perturbations qui peuvent entraner un fonctionnement non dsir du dispositif. Selon les rglementations dIndustrie Canada, cet metteur radio ne doit fonctionner qu'
avec une antenne d'une typologie spcifique et d'un gain maximum (ou infrieur) approu-
v pour lmetteur par Industrie Canada. Pour rduire les) approuv pour lmetteur par Industrie Canada. Pour rduire les ventuelles perturbations radiolectriques nuisibles dautres utilisateurs, le type dantenne et son gain doivent tre choisis de manire ce que la puissance isotrope rayonne quivalente (P.I.R.E.) nexcde pas les valeurs nces-
saires pour obtenir une communication convenable. 58 FCC regulatory conformance:
IC regulatory conformance This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
(1) This device may not cause harmful interference.
(2) This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. This device complies with CAN ICES-3 (B)/NMB-3(B). This device complies with Industry Canada licence-exempt RSS standard(s). Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
(1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and
(2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. Cet appareil est conforme la norme CAN ICES-3 (B)/NMB-3 (B). Le prsent appareil est conforme aux CNR d'Industrie Canada applicables aux appareils radio exempts de licence. L'exploitation est autorise aux deux conditions suivantes :
(1) l'appareil ne doit pas produire de brouillage, et
(2) l'utilisateur de l'appareil doit accepter tout brouillage radiolectrique subi, mme si le brouillage est susceptible d'en compromettre le fonctionnement. RF Exposure This equipment complies with FCC/IC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. This equipment should be installed and operated with minimum distance of 27 mm between the radiator and your body. This transmitter must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter. Cet quipement est conforme aux limites dexposition aux rayonnements de la IC tablies pour unenvironnement non contr. Cet quipement doit tre install et fonctionner au moins 27mm de distance dun radiateur ou de votre corps. NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
- Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
- Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
-Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
-Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help NOTE: The manufacturer is not responsible for any radio or TV interference caused by unauthorized modifications to this equipment. Such modifications could void the users authority to operate the equipment. Cod. 1101547 - 05/20 Copyright 2020 Vitec Imaging Solutions Spa Via Valsugana, 100 36022 Cassola (VI) Italy