Gimbal Steady Butler Mobile 2 - Other camera accessories ROLLEI - Free user manual and instructions

Brand	Rollei
Model	Gimbal Steady Butler Mobile 2
Product type	Smartphone gimbal stabilizer
Weight	465 g
Maximum payload	250 g
Compatible smartphone width	53 to 88 mm
Operating battery life	12 hours (well balanced)
Charging time	4 hours
Charging voltage	5 V
Charging current	2 A
Powerbank output	5 V / 1 A
Charging port	Micro-USB
Smartphone connection	Bluetooth (via Rollei Smart Gimbal 2 app)
Tilt angle	330° (-155° to +155°)
Roll angle	160° (-30° to +30°)
Pan angle	330° (-155° to +155°)
Stabilization modes	Pan & Tilt, Pan follow, Lock
Dedicated app	Rollei Smart Gimbal 2 (iOS 10+ / Android 5.0+)
Package contents	Gimbal, tripod, micro-USB cable, user manual, wrist strap
Care and cleaning	Wipe with a soft, dry cloth. Do not use abrasive products.
Safety	Do not expose to heat, do not disassemble the battery, keep out of reach of children.
Repairability	Battery not user-replaceable. Contact the retailer for any issues.

Frequently Asked Questions - Gimbal Steady Butler Mobile 2 ROLLEI

How to calibrate the gimbal?

Place the smartphone horizontally in the gimbal, balance it properly, then place the gimbal on the provided tripod. Turn it on, wait 3 seconds, connect it to the Rollei Smart Gimbal 2 app and start the IMU calibration from the app.

Why is my gimbal vibrating?

Vibrations are often due to improper balancing. Check that the smartphone is centered and that the sliding arm is adjusted to balance the tilt axis. Also remove the smartphone case if it interferes.

How to connect the gimbal to my smartphone?

Enable Bluetooth on your smartphone, then start the Rollei Smart Gimbal 2 app. Turn on the gimbal by holding the power button for about 3 seconds. Follow the on-screen instructions to finalize the connection.

How long does the gimbal battery last?

The battery life is about 12 hours in normal use with a well-balanced smartphone. Full charge takes 4 hours via a mains adapter (not included).

Can I use the gimbal without the app?

Yes, the gimbal works in standalone mode using the physical buttons for stabilization modes and zoom. However, some advanced functions (calibration, special modes) require the app.

What are the different stabilization modes?

The modes are: Pan & Tilt Follow (tilt and pan axes follow), Pan Follow (only pan follows, tilt locked), Lock (all axes locked). Press the Mode button to switch.

How to switch to portrait mode?

Slowly tilt the gimbal handle 90° to the side. The gimbal automatically aligns the smartphone to vertical mode. To return to landscape mode, straighten the handle.

What if the tilt angle is not horizontal?

Perform a calibration via the Rollei Smart Gimbal 2 app. Place the gimbal on a flat surface and follow the IMU calibration instructions. An incorrect calibration can also be due to an unbalanced smartphone.

Can the gimbal charge my smartphone?

Yes, the gimbal has a Powerbank output (USB port) that delivers 5 V / 1 A to charge your smartphone during use.

How to turn off the gimbal?

Hold the power button for about 3 seconds until the LEDs turn off. The gimbal automatically turns off after a period of inactivity.

USER MANUAL Gimbal Steady Butler Mobile 2 ROLLEI

Steady Butler Mobile 2

Robust and ultralight smartphone Gimbal

User Guide

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1. Produktübersicht

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4. Befestigen des Smartphones

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BEACHTEN SIE:

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1 Smartphone holder

2 Pan Motor

3 Battery status indicator

4 Joystick

5 Bluetooth LED

6 Operating indicator lamp

7 On/Off button / Mode button

8 Zoom wheel

9 Retaining screw

10 Roll Motor

11 Adjusting screw

12 Sliding arm

13 Tilt motor

14 Powerbank output

15 Charging connector (Micro-USB)

16 Triggers

17 1/4 inch screw thread

2. Installation

Download and install the Rollei App called "Rollei Smart Gimbal 2" onto your smartphone.

The App supports iOS 10.0 or above and Android 5.0 or above.

3. Charging of the gimbal and your smartphone

The battery needs to be fully charged before the device is used for the first time. The charging time is about 4.0 hours when it is directly charged by a power outlet (therefore an adapter is needed which is not part of the delivery).

• USB Port: For charging the smartphone
- Micro USB Port: For charging the gimbal

LED Light Indicator

L: LED light on means: battery 0–3 % charged.
L & M: LED lights on means: battery 4–66 % charged.
L, M & H: LED lights on means: battery 67–100 % charged.

When charging, the battery indicator flashes. When the charging process is complete, all LEDs on.

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4. Mount the Smartphone

Please make sure that the gimbal is turned off. Insert the smartphone. Therefore, put it with one side into the smartphone holder, push the upper part from the holder to enlarge the holder and press the smartphone inside. Make sure that the smartphone is well inserted and that it cannot fall out.

5. Balancing the Smartphone

If the gimbal is turned on and the smartphone is balanced / levelled correctly, it will be held by the gimbal without making any sounds or any shakes. In that case the smartphone is positioned correctly. If the gimbal is vibrating in a movement, reposition your smartphone.

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NOTE: The home button of the smartphone should be at the side near to the tilt motor. Please ensure that the smartphone is fixed tightly in order to avoid shaking of the gimbal.

If any part of the gimbal appears in the recording, gently slide the smartphone away from the tilt motor until the gimbal is no longer visible in the picture.

Please make sure that the gimbal is turned off before the smart-phone is mounted. We highly recommend to remove the phone case.

You can manually rotate the phone clamp to take photos & videos in vertical mode.

To adjust the smartphone gravity center, slide the arm until it is balanced on the tilt axis to ensure the best stabilizing status and enduration time.

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You can also move the gimbal from horizontal to vertical mode while the phone is running. To do this, slowly tilt the handle 90° to the side. The gimbal then automatically aligns the phone. To return to horizontal mode, slowly return the handle to the vertical position.

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6. Operation

A Panning right/ left
B Tilting up/ down

1 Zoom in/out and focus (setting in the app)

2 Gimbal Mode: Press the Mode button to switch between the different settings. Press twice: Re-center (back to starting point).

AF All follows: Tilt axis, roll axis and pan axis follow all movements.

HF Pan sequence: Tilt and roll axis are both locked, pan axis follows the movement

LF It's locked: The smartphone remains in its current state. Alignment/Position.

7. Connection with the Rollei App

1. Make sure that your smartphone is well positioned in the smartphone holder of the gimbal. Then activate the Bluetooth®* function on your smartphone. If you use an iPhone, please deactivate "Portrait orientation".
   If an Android smartphone is used, please enable the function "Auto-rotate screen".
2. Start the Rollei APP on your smartphone that you have downloaded before and choose the correct product.
3. Start the gimbal by pressing the power button for about 3 seconds until the indicator light starts flashing.
4. When the gimbal is working, it is connected to the smartphone directly (follow the instructions shown on the display of your smartphone).
   You can then use the device and all functions of the app.
5. To turn the gimbal off also press the power-off button for about 3 seconds. The smartphone will not be levelled anymore if the device is turned off.

Note: As the Rollei app will be frequently updated, not all functions of the app might be described in this manual as well as some functions and their settings might change. Furthermore, please note that settings such as for example the video resolution depend on the smartphone that you use and are not controlled by the Rollei app or the gimbal.

8. Technical Details

	Min. Standard Max.
Input Vol. 3.4 V 3.7 V 4.2 V
Operation Current 150 mA 1500 mA 3000 mA
Operation Temperature 0°C 40°C
Operation Time (well balanced with camera mounted)	12 hours
Weight 465 g
Tilt Angle Range	330°
Roll Angle Range	160°
Pan Angle Range	330°
Compatible Models:	iPhone* XS, 8 Plus, 8, 7, Samsung Galaxy S9+, Huawei and other smartphones with a width of 53 - 88 mm (max. weight 250 g)
Compatible Pitch Angle	-155°	+155°
Compatible Roll Angle	-30°	+30°
Compatible Pan Angle	-155°	+155°
Payload	250 g
Charging Time	4 hours
Charging Voltage	5 V
Charging Current	2 A
Power Output Voltage	5 V
Power Output Current	1 A
Box Content	Gimbal, Tripod, Micro USB Cable, User Manual, Loop

*The Bluetooth® word mark and logos are registered trademarks owned by Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and any use of such marks by Rollei is under license. Other trademarks and trade names are those of their respective owners. Smartphones not included in delivery. "iPhone" is registered trademark of Apple Inc.

9. Calibration:

If the gimbal has the following situations, please calibrate it:

• The tilt angle is not levelled with the horizontal surface.
• The roll angle is not parallel to the horizontal surface.

• Under the lock mode, the pan angle is drifting.

• Place your smartphone horizontally into the gimbal as described.

• Balance the smartphone correctly.
• Place the gimbal on the supplied tripod.
• Turn on the gimbal and wait 3 seconds.
• Connect the Steady Butler Mobile 2 to the smartphone.
• Open the rollei smart gimbal 2 app on the smartphone.
• Start the imu calibration in the app.

10. Disclaimer

1. Please install and use the product according to the manual!
2. Please reconfirm the gimbal and the smartphone are well installed before turning them on!
3. Keep the battery away from fire and hot places!
4. Any illegal purpose while using this device is prohibited. Users will be responsible for all behavior of purchasing and using the products.
5. For any unknown sources or usage, we will not provide any service.

Disposal

Dispose of packaging: For disposal please separate packaging into different types. Cardboard and board must be disposed of as paper and foil must be recycled.

Disposal of Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment and/or Battery by users in private households in the European Union. This symbol on the product or on the packaging indicates that this cannot be disposed of as a household waste. You must dispose of your waste equipment and battery by handling it over to the applicable take-back scheme for the recycling of electrical and electronic equipment and battery. For more information about recycling of this equipment and battery, please contact your city office, the shop where you purchased the equipment or your household waste disposal service. The recycling of materials will help to conserve natural resources and ensure that it is recycled in a manner that protects human health and environment.

Battery warning

• Never dismantle, crush, or pierce the battery, or allow the battery to short-circuit. Do not expose battery being placed in high temperature environment, if battery leaks or bulges, stop continue to use.
• Always charge using the charger. Risk of explosion if battery is replaced by an incorrect type.
• Keep the battery out of the reach of children.
• Batteries may explode if exposed to fire. Never throw batteries into the fire.
• Never exchange batteries by yourself, please let it be done by the retailer.
• Dispose used batteries by observing local regulations.
• Before disposing the device, please remove the battery.

Attention: It is not allowed to exchange the battery independently!

Conformity

Hereby Rollei GmbH & Co. KG, which complies with the gimbal „Rollei Steady Butler Mobile 2" of Directive 2014/53/EU.

2011/65/EC RoHS Directive 2014/53/EU RED Directive

The full text of the EU Declaration of Conformity is available at the following Internet address: www.rollei.com/EGK/SteadyButler2

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6. Mode d'emploi

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4. Bevestigen van de smartphone

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