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A Beginner's Guide to iSteady M6
iSteady M6 professional mobile phone gimbal promotes a magnetic fill light integrated with an AI vision sensor which is compatible with all shooting apps. With easy adjustment & quick-release mounting design, it meets the demands of content video creators for efficiency and practical compatibility of shooting equipment. This guide walks you through what's in the box, how to unfold the device and mount the phone onto it, the fancy functions, and some charging tips.
Applicable Products：iSteady M6
About iSteady M6
iSteady M6 is a professional 3-axis handheld gimbal designed for video creators. It delivers enhanced professionalism and efficiency to creators and revolutionizes the industry with its innovative magnetic fill light and AI tracking sensor, combined with the iSteady 7.0 stabilization system and a wide range of professional camera movements.
For more details, please refer to iSteady M6 Specs.
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User Manual
For more information about the product, please refer to：iSteady M6 User Manual.
App Download
Search "hohem Joy" in App Store or in Google Play or scan the QR code to download our app.
Compatibility List
iSteady M6 supports phones (including phone cases) with a width dimension ranging from 58mm to 98mm, and a maximum weight of 400g.
Unboxing and Getting Started
The iSteady M6 does not require activation. It's ready for use right out of the box.
What's In the Box
Let's see what's in the box of iSteady M6:
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Charging Instructions
Before using the gimbal, make sure it's fully charged.
Charging the Gimbal
Connect a USB adapter(Not included, 5V-2A for best)for best) to the charging port with the provided Type A-Type C charging.
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The flashing battery icon on the OLED screen indicates it is in charge.
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Reverse Charging
iSteady M6 supports reverse charging allowing you to charge the mobile phone through the Type C power output port located on the tilt motor side
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Tips：
①Android devices can use the provided Type C-C charging cable, while iOS devices need to utilize the Lightning charging cable (which you need to provide separately).
②When the gimbal is powered off and your smartphone is connected via a charging cable, press the power button once to enable reverse charging for your phone.
Unlock the Motor
Roll Motor
Hold the handle steadily and pull up the roll arm from left to right until it can rotate freely.
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Pan Motor
Unlock the pan axis latch under the pan motor.
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Mounting A Phone
Horizontal Mode
Make sure the camera direction is the same as shown in the image below and keep the phone clinging to the rubber pads.
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Vertical Mode
Rotate the clamp by 90° to the right as shown in the image below and make sure it is in the middle of the mobile phone.
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Tips: When using the vertical mode with larger-sized smartphones, it's recommended to position the phone slightly higher. This ensures there's a gap between the bottom of the phone and the horizontal motor, allowing for proper balance and stabilization.
Balancing
Unlock the roll axis arm latch and push the arm to the left or right until the phone is steady and almost at level with the ground. Then tighten the latch.
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Powering on or off Your Device
Press and hold the power button for 3s to power on/off the gimbal.
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Bluetooth Conection
1. Power on iSteady M6.
2. Turn on Bluetooth on your Mobile Phone.
3. Launch the App Hohem Joy and follow the prompts to connect the iSteady M6 device.
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Bluetooth Clearing
① Long-pressing the M button for 5s while simultaneously pushing up on the Zoom lever.
② The Bluetooth symbol on the display implies that the paired device has been cleared.
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Serial Number
On the surface of the device, or under the barcode on the outer box.
Buttons
iSteady M6 offers an enhanced button design, including a multifunctional control wheel, A-B motion button, etc. These additions provide creators with a heightened sense of professional control over shooting experience.
Power Button
Power On/Off
Press and hold for 3s.
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Enter Stand-By Mode
Press the power button twice quickly to put the gimbal into standby mode.
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*In this state, the motors stop working.
Exit Stand-By Mode
Press the power button once to exit standby mode.
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Joystick
Tilt Angle
Push the joystick up/down.
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Pan Angle
Push the joystick left/right.
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M(Mode) Button
Switch Between PF/PTF/L/POV
Press the M button to switch between PF/PTF/L/POV working mode.
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PF: Pan Follow
Tilt and Roll motors are locked. This mode enables smooth horizontal panning, ensuring consistent tracking and fluidity.
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PTF: Pan&Tilt Follow
The Roll motor is locked. This mode facilitates dynamic camera movement in horizontal and vertical directions, adding depth to shots.
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L: All Lock
All motors are locked. In this mode, the stabilizer locks into position, resulting in a rock-steady frame.
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POV: Point of View
All motors are following. This mode creates an immersive experience, allowing viewers to feel as though they are part of the action.
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“ICP” Mode
Quick press the M button three times to start 360° infinite spin.
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*Double press the trigger to stop rotation and recenter the gimbal.
Shutter&Zoom Lever
Zoom in/out
Lever up, zoom in.
Lever down, zoom out.
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*Only available in the Hohem Joy App, and please confirm the Bluetooth is connected.
Auto Focus
Half-press the shutter button to make auto-focus.
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*Only available in the Hohem Joy App, and please confirm the Bluetooth is connected.
Take a Picture/Recording
Press the shutter button.
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*Please confirm the Bluetooth is connected.
Photo/Video Mode
Double-press the shutter button.
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*Only available in the Hohem Joy app or on the native camera app of certain standard protocol phones with Android 10.0 or later versions. Please ensure Bluetooth is connected.
Front/Rear Camera
Press the shutter button three times.
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*Only available in the Hohem Joy app or on the native camera app of certain standard protocol phones with Android 10.0 or later versions. Please ensure Bluetooth is connected.
Trigger
Sport mode "S"
Press and Hold the Trigger.
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*This mode facilitates tracking fast-moving subject and camera transitions like wipe-pan.
Recenter
Doule-press the trigger to recenter the gimbal.
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Reverse 180° pan
Press three times to make a 180° reverse panning rotation.
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Ultra-Wide-Angle Shot Mode
Press the Trigger four times to switch to ultra-wide-angle shot mode.
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*In this mode, the roll motor will switch to the front of your mobile phone.
Multifunctional Control Wheel
ocus/Roll Control
Press twice the multifunctional control wheel to switch between Focus/Roll Control.
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Focus Control
Rotate the control wheel to adjust the sharpness.
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Roll Control
Rotate the control wheel to adjust the roll rotation +/-45°.
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Turn On/Off Fill Light
Press and hold to turn on/off the fill light.
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*Paired with AI tracking sensor.
CCT/RGB Fill Light
Press three times to switch between CCT/RGB fill light.
（三按滚轮gif）
CCT Fill Light
Adjust color temperature and brightness of cold/warm light.
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RGB Fill Light
Adjust color value and brightness of cold/warm light.
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CCT/RGB Sub-Menu
Press once to enter the sub-menu to set the fill light parameters.
*转动滚轮可调节参数
A/B Button
For timelapse shooting, long press button A/B to set the start/end point to record the A-B motion timelapse. (It needs to be used separately from the app's timelapse video template.)
Set A Point
Utilize the Joystick to move the camera to desired start/end point and long press the A button. The short beep signifies the successful setting.
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Set B Point
Utilize the Joystick to move the camera to desired start/end point and long press the B button. The short beep signifies the successful setting.
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A-B Motion Timelapse
Press the A button to make the camera quickly return to Position A from the current position.
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Double press the B button to initiate a smooth and uniform rotation along the track toward the B position.
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B-A Motion Timelapse
Press the B button to make the camera quickly return to Position B from the current position.
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Double press the A button to initiate a smooth and uniform rotation along the track toward the A position.
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*Duration by default: 1 minute.
You can customize duration in Hohem Joy App: Parameter-Gimbal Parameter Setting--B motion Duration.
AI Tracking
The most significant innovation of iSteady M6 is the magnetic AI vision sensor. With its AI vision sensor, it's like having a dedicated cameraman tailored to your needs, making it effortless to capture a wide range of solo shooting scenarios.
*AI Vision Sensor is an optional accessory. It is included in the Kit Version.
Mounting The AI Vision Sensor
Keep the "hohem" mark upward and camera outward, then put the fill light on the magnetic joint.
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Activating The AI Vision Sensor
Switch to "ON" to power on the AI Tracking Sensor.
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The indicator light turning red with the fill light flashing indicates AI vision sensor is enabled.
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*Switch to "OFF" to power off the AI Tracking Sensor.
Gesture Control
iSteady M6 eliminates the need for additional app or Bluetooth connections. You can enjoy AI intelligent tracking with just some simple gestures.
Start Tracking
Gesture "OK" to start the AI tracking (Indicator light turns green).
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Stop Tracking
Gesture "PALM" to stop the AI tracking (Indicator light turns red).
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Notes for AI Tracking
To ensure smooth AI tracking recognition, follow these three points:
Sufficient Lighting:
Insufficient lighting can diminish the effectiveness of AI tracking.
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Appropriate Distance:
Optimal distance for gesture recognition: 0.5m-1.5m(1.64ft-4.92ft).
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Optimal distance for tracking: 0.5m-3m(1.64ft-9.84ft).
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Correct Gestures:
Both the face and gestures should be within the camera's view for the successful initiation of AI tracking.
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AI Tracking Range
360° infinite pan following, 335° tilt (upwards up to 50°and downwards up to 285°) following
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Front/Rear Tracking
Manually rotate the AI tracking module 180° to align it with the direction of your smartphone's camera lens.
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AI Customized Composition
If the framed subject cannot be centered on the phone/camera screen, or you want to
customize the AI vision position to be tracked:
Enable Customized Composition
Take the gesture toward the AI vision sensor and the indicator blinks green quickly.
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*Make sure the stabilizer & AI vision sensor are powered on.
Confirm Customized Composition
Move to the desired position and show the gesture again to confirm the composition. The indicator stops flashing.
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OLED Display
The iSteady M6 features an OLED screen that displays the gimbal's operational status, presenting users with a clear overview of various details, including gimbal working modes, Bluetooth connection, battery level, etc.
Control Wheel Status
Gimbal Working Mode
Mobile Phone Connection:
Battery Level
云台待机
航向电机锁
云台异常警示
A/B点移动示意
自动校准
固件升级
遥控器配对
*遥控器为选配配件，需额外购买
APP Features
Access the "Hohem Joy" app to unlock a variety of additional features and functionalities.
Working Mode
Access the control page in the "Hohem Joy" app to switch between the following working modes:
*Please note that the following instructions are based on an Android phone; there might be slight differences for iPhone users.
Panorama:
Capture scenes with a wider field of view, creating panoramic images.
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Timelapse:
Configure settings such as shutter intervals, duration, shooting path, and create captivating timelapse videos.
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Video：
Single press the shutter button to start/stop recording.
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Photo：
Single press the shutter button to take a photo.
Moment
Provided various cinematic templates to capture stunning shots.
Beauty&Filter
Choose between applying beauty effects or image filters to your content.
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Gesture Control
Turn On/Off gesture control.
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Photo Timer
Initiate a single-hand V gesture to activate the photo countdown timer, starting the photo capture process.
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Video Timer
Perform a single-hand V gesture to activate the video countdown timer, initiating the video recording process.
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Stop Recording
Perform a single-hand palm gesture to stop tracking and end the video recording process.
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Other Features
Zoom Control
Adjust the zoom level of the camera to control the framing of your shot.
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Focus Control
Adjust the camera's focus for clear and sharp visuals.
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Album
Tap the left icon, you can directly access your local photo gallery.
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Function Menu:
The five function menus located at the top of the shooting interface are as illustrated below:
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Firmware Update
You will be prompted in the Hohem Joy App if a new firmware update is available. Follow the instructions in the App to update the firmware. If you encounter any issues during firmware upgrade, you can contact customer service and provide them with the serial number for the targeted firmware upgrade.
