II pan tilt
Setup GuideWelcome to the Syrp family
Before you start ﬁlming, there are a few simple steps
to follow to ensure your Genie II is assembled
correct and you’re shooting smoothly.
This guide will walk you through the correct Genie II
set up, as well as some helpful tips.
Additional resources can be found atsupport.syrp.co.nz

What’s in the BoxGenie II Pan Tilt (Battery incl.)

QR Camera Plate 65mm

USB-C Charge Cable

1/4" - 3/8" Adapter

Charger

UK Plug

USB-C to Shutter Release Cable

AU/NZ Plug
USB Adapter

Euro PlugUSA PlugGenie II Pan Tilt

Quick Release Button
LCD Display
Power Button

Back Button

Joystick

Rotation Lock

Camera recording light
Charging light
Wireless connection light

USB-C Ports x3
Pan Tilt Base 90mm

Quick Release Lock

Battery Cover CatchQuick Release
Camera Plate

3
UNLOCK
Open the Quick
Release Lock

12

Mount Camera

Remove the rubber
stopper to swap
between 1/4” & 3/8”
Camera Screws.

1! IMPORTANT

Ensure the Quick
Release Camera
Plate is locked oncethe plate is installed

SWAP32

Mount the Genie
Genie II Linear

Standard Tripod

Remove the Quick ReleasePlate from Linear. Push thePan Tilt down into the Linear
and lock the Quick Release.

Screw the Pan Tilt clock wise
onto a 3/8 thread and fullytighten.

2
Use the Rotation
Lock to achieve
sufﬁcient tightness

1

3
LOCK

Ensure the Genie Pan
Tilt is locked in place
once installed.

Mounting WarningYou
7 must ensure the Quick Releases are installed correctly.
Incorrect installation could result in your equipment
detaching and cause harm to your equipment or others.

! IMPORTANT

Insure the Genie Quick
Release base is fully
inserted. It should be ﬂush.

!

WARNING
Always ensure the Quick
Release base is notpartially inserted.

Remove / Install Battery
2UNLOCK
Lift up the Battery
Cover Catch1
Before you use the Geniefor the ﬁrst time you must
remove the battery tape3

Camera Control
The shutter cable
is not required forvideo recording

1 Plug the USB-C to Shutter Release

Cable into one of the USB ports of theGenie.

2 Connect a Syrp Shutter Release Cable
to the USB-C to Shutter Release Cable
and plug in to the remote port of yourcamera.

If you have a USB shutter
cable for your camera you
can use the supplied USB
adaptor to connect it to theGenie

Connect to Genie

1 Turn on the Genie, press the onbutton once.

2 Turn Bluetooth on in your mobile
device settings.

3 Download the Syrp Genie App

4 Open the Syrp Genie App.
Continued overleaf.

App Connect

1 Tap the CONNECT icon.

CONNECTION
GENIE II
Pan Tilt

CONNECTION

2 Select your Genie or multiple
Genies to link to more thanone Genie.

3 Tick conﬁrms connection.

GENIE II
Pan Tilt

4 Press “OK”.

OKJoystick Navigation
Use
7 the Joystick to scroll through the LCD menu screensand change the settings. Pressing the Joystick button inconﬁrms your selection.

TIME LAPSE

Change values byscrolling left to right
TIME

Play 25 h 16 min

VIDEO

SPEED 50%

Step back throughnavigation with theback button

SETTINGS

Joystick DriveThe
7 Genie II can be driven manually with the Joystick by
moving left to right for panning and up and down for tilting
movement.

TILT UPPAN LEFTPAN RIGHT

TILT DOWN

Charging
Select7 your country’s plug and connect to the Charger.
Connect the USB-C charging cable to the Charger and toone of the Genie’s USB ports.

AU/NZUSAEURO

UK! IMPORTANT

Use only Syrp
supplied chargers
and cables.

Charger

Orange light indicatescharging, green means
charged.

3hrs

Genie Quick Tips

When recording photographs always set your camera and lens tomanual focus (MF), if set to Auto Focus (AF) the camera can misﬁreleading to missed frames.
Turn image review OFF on your camera. On some cameras image
review can cause missed frames in your time-lapse.

Firmware Tips

If you’re having difﬁculty updating the Firmware try theses tips.
• Try to update on a different device, if it works you can go back tousing your original device.
• Do not connect to other Bluetooth devices while updating, it's best
to turn off other nearby Bluetooth devices completely, or theupdate may fail.
• Try the update from a different location, in some situations
unknown interference can cause a failed update.
For more information visit support.syrp.co.nz

Stay in TouchWe
7 hope that the Genie II helps to expand your creativity
and assists in making better ﬁlms. Please stay in touchwith us, join our community and show us your work.

www.syrp.co.nz
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New ZealandPh.+64 9 360 9570

User Warnings
In this guide you’ll learn how to operate the Genie II Pan Tilt
correctly. Your safety is our top priority so please ensure you read thisentire guide fully and understand it before you go ﬁlming.
We also suggest that you keep this guide for future reference.
DISCLAIMER
Syrp has made every effort to provide clear and accurate information in this guide, which isprovided solely for your, information. However to the maximum extent permitted by law Syrp shallnot be liable for any errors or discrepancies in this guide.
Syrp reserves the right to revise the design and speciﬁcations of the Genie II Pan Tilt and this guide andmake changes from time to time including, without limitation, as a result of changes in any applicablelaws or regulations. Syrp will upload any changes to this guide on its website (https://syrp.co.nz).
By using the Genie II Pan Tilt, you agree that:- You have read this Disclaimer, Product Warnings, Product Safety Instructions, Battery Warnings,
Battery Safety Instructions and full guide carefully.
- You understand and agree to abide by all the terms and conditions in this guide;- You are solely responsible for your own conduct and safety while using the Genie II Pan Tilt;- You will only use the Genie II Pan Tilt for the purpose that it was designed and safely andin accordance with all applicable laws, rules and regulations, and all instructions,warnings, practices, policies and guidelines that Syrp has or may make available
from time to time including, without limitation, by way of video tutorials andguides on Syrp’s website (https://syrp.co.nz/) and Youtube / Vimeo
channels.

Subject to any express warranty listed on the support page atwww.syrp.co.nz, to the maximum extent permitted by law, in no event
shall Syrp, its directors, employees, contractors or authorised agents beliable to you or anyone else for any loss, damage, ﬁnes, penalties, injury,
solicitor-client costs, loss of proﬁts, loss of business or damage to goodwill, or any
indirect or consequential or special loss or damage arising under or in connection with:- Your use of the Genie II Pan Tilt; and- The use of any technical or operational information contained in this guide.
Syrp makes no guarantees for your recordings / images. In the event that content was not recorded orimages taken, due to a fault related to the Genie II Pan Tilt during use, please understand that nocompensation can be provided and Syrp will not be held responsible in any way.
Subject to any express warranty given by Syrp at www.syrp.co.nz/support, to the fullest extent possible
at law, Syrp does not make any representations or give any express or implied warranties of any kind inrelation to the Genie II Pan Tilt.
If the Genie II Pan Tilt is being used by you for business purposes as that term is deﬁned in the New
Zealand Consumer Guarantees Act 1993 then pursuant to the provisions of that Act the terms andguarantees of that Act do not apply to your purchase of the Genie II Pan Tilt.
For the full User Manual and Operating Instructions, head to support.syrp.co.nzPRODUCT WARNINGSThe Genie II Pan Tilt was manufactured and designed to be used for motion
control time-lapse photography and video. Never use the Genie II Pan Tilt
without fully understanding the functions and safety precautions.

You must ensure that the Genie II Pan Tilt is only used for its
purpose and in accordance with this guide. Please read the ProductWarnings and Safety Instructions carefully before using.
WARNING: To reduce the risk of ﬁre or electric shock, do not expose thisequipment to rain or moisture. To reduce the risk of ﬁre or electric shock hazard, keep
this equipment away from all liquids. Use and store only in locations which are notexposed to the risk of dripping or splashing liquids, and do not place any liquid containers
on top of the equipment.
WARNING: Always keep the product and all accessories including, connection cable and all
packaging out of reach of babies and small children.
WARNING: Do not use this product near water. The unit is not waterproof and cannot be used underwater. If you accidentally drop the device into water, promptly contact Syrp.
WARNING: Never use any 3rd party rope as a replacement for the Genie Rope.
WARNING: Never attempt to disassemble the Genie II Pan Tilt Components to repair, ﬁx or replace parts.
CAUTION: Do not carry, jar, swing, or shake the unit by any attached accessories including theGenie II Pan Tilt, Ballhead, Slider or Camera. Any strong jolt may damage the unit, attachedequipment’s or result in personal injury.
CAUTION: Do not lift the Genie II Pan Tilt by its body when a tripod or other equipment isattached. When a tripod or other equipment accessory is attached, its weight will also
affect the Genie II Pan Tilt’s handling, possibly causing it to break, as well as
possibly hurting the user. Instead always detach the Genie II Pan Tilt from theaccessory and transport separately.
CAUTION: To reduce the risk of ﬁre or electric shock andannoying interference, use the recommended
accessories only.

CAUTION: Danger of explosion or ﬁre if battery is tampered withor mistreated. Do not dispose of the Genie II Pan Tilt and/or the battery
in ﬁre. Do not store the Genie II Pan Tilt and/or the battery in temperatures
over 50°C (104°F) or below -20°C (-4°F). Do not expose the Genie II Pan Tilt
and/or battery to excessive heat such as sunshine, ﬁre or the like. Always use thespeciﬁed charger to recharge the battery.
CAUTION: Do not use or charge the device in temperatures below 2°C (35°F), or above
30°C (86°F).
CAUTION: To maintain adequate ventilation, do not install or place this Genie II Pan Tilt in abookcase, built-in cabinet or any other conﬁned space. To prevent risk of electric shock or ﬁre hazard
due to overheating, ensure that is not covered by anything that may obstruct the ventilation.
CAUTION: Do not cover or wrap the Genie II Pan Tilt or AC adapter with a cloth or any other material.
Doing so may trap heat within and cause the casing to deform or catch ﬁre.
CAUTION: Do not leave the Genie II Pan Tilt in direct contact with the skin for long periods of time whenin use. Low temperature burn injuries may be suffered if the high temperature parts of this Genie II Pan
Tilt are in direct contact with the skin for long periods of time. When using the equipment for longperiods of time, make use of tripods or other equipment accessories.
CAUTION: Do not exceed the weight limitations stated below for the Genie II Pan Tilt and QR plate:
Horizontal Operation Panning Only 6kg(13.2lbs)
Horizontal Operation Tilting Only: 0-60° 6kg(13.2lbs) 60-180° 3.6kg(7.9lbs)

IMPORTANT PRODUCT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONREAD THESE INSTRUCTIONS. KEEP THESE INSTRUCTIONS.
FOLLOW THEM CAREFULLY.
- Do not use the Genie II Pan Tilt for anything other than creating motion control
time-lapse photography and video.
- Never use the Genie II Pan Tilt above people or animals or close to motor vehicles, railwaystations, highways, railway lines, schools, city centres or other public or sensitive areas. TheGenie II Pan Tilt could fall and cause personal injury or damage.
- Always ensure the Genie II Pan Tilt is securely attached to support accessories.
- Never operate when Genie II Pan Tilt’s Quick Release is not fully locked. The plate should be fully
submerged into the Genie II Pan Tilt.
- Always ensure the Quick Release plate is level and fully inserted in the Quick Release Base.
- Never use the Genie II Pan Tilt hanging upside down.
- Always ensure when attaching the Genie II Pan Tilt to a tripod, slider or other accessory that it isfully secured.
- Never put any object or body part in the path of the Genie II Pan Tilt movement.
- Avoid storing the Genie II Pan Tilt where there are corrosive chemicals such as adarkroom or chemical lab.
- Clean only with a dry cloth.
- Never leave the Genie II Pan Tilt near anything having a strong
magnetic ﬁeld such as a magnet or electric motor. Also avoidusing or leaving the Genie II Pan Tilt near anythingemitting strong radio waves such as alarge antenna.

- If the Genie II Pan Tilt is suddenly brought in from the cold intoa warm room, condensation may form on the Genie II Pan Tilt. Do not
use the Genie II Pan Tilt. This is to avoid damaging it. If there is condensation, remove any accessories and wait until the condensation has evaporated
before using again.
- Do not use paint thinner, benzene, or other organic solvents to clean the equipment. Doingso may cause ﬁre or a health hazard.
- Only use attachments/accessories speciﬁed by Syrp.
- Refer all servicing to qualiﬁed service personnel.
- Servicing is required when the Genie II Pan Tilt has been damaged in any way, such as power-supply
cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled, objects have fallen onto the Genie II Pan Tilt, the GenieII Pan Tilt has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped.
- Do not store the equipment in dusty or humid places- Do not use the Genie II Pan Tilt in hospitals or airplanes. Electromagnetic waves emitted by the GenieII Pan Tilt may interfere with the planes instruments or medical equipment.
BATTERY WARNINGS
You must read these safety instructions and warnings before using or charging yourbatteries. Lithium Polymer and Li-ion batteries are volatile. Failure to read and follow thebelow instructions may result in ﬁre, personal injury and damage to property ifcharged or used improperly.

WARNING: Do not disassemble or modify the battery. The
battery contains safety and protection devices, which, if damaged,
may cause the battery to generate heat, explode or ignite.
WARNING: Do not pierce the battery with nails, strike the battery with a hammer, stepon the battery or otherwise subject it to strong impacts or shocks.
WARNING: Do not use a battery that’s shows any signs of physical damage.
CAUTION: Do not carry or store battery together with necklaces, hairpins or other metal objects.
CAUTION: Do not expose battery to water or salt water, or allow the battery to get wet.
CAUTION: Do not place the battery in or near ﬁre, on stoves or other high temperature locations.
CAUTION: The AC adapter is designed to operate at the following AC voltages and frequencies only;
100-240V ~ 50-60Hz 0.5A. The rated output voltage and current is 3.6-6.5V/3A, 6.5-9V/2A,
9-12V/1.5A 18W Max
IMPORTANT BATTERY SAFETY INSTRUCTIONSREAD THESE INSTRUCTIONS. KEEP THESE INSTRUCTIONS.
FOLLOW THEM CAREFULLY.
- Never charge batteries unattended. Always monitor charging process to assure batteries arebeing charged properly. Failure to do so may result in ﬁre.
- Never use 3rd party batteries- If at any time you witness a battery starting to balloon, swell up, smoke or
become hot, discontinue charging process immediately, disconnect thebattery and observe it in a safe place for approximately 15minutes. This reaction with may cause the chemicals toignite, resulting in ﬁre.

- Let battery cool down to ambient temperature before charging.
- Only use Genie II speciﬁc Lithium charger, USB charging cable and Powerplug. Never use any 3rd party chargers or cables as a replacement for the GenieII Pan Tilt charger or cables.
- Ensure you use the correct power plug for your country.
- If battery leakage contacts your eyes, skin, or clothing, ﬂush the affected area with lots of cleanwater without rubbing it. See a physician immediately.
- During recharging, keep the equipment away from the reach of children. The cord can accidentally
choke the child or give an electrical shock.
- Do not leave any cords near a heat source. It can deform the cord or melt the insulation and cause aﬁre or electrical shock.
- Do not drop the batteries or use batteries that have been dropped.
- Charging the battery every 2 months to keep it fresh if you don't use it.
- Do not place the battery in direct sunlight, or use or store the battery inside cars in hot weather.
- Storing the Genie II Pan Tilt and/or the battery in temperatures over 50°C (104°F) or below-20°C (-4°F) for extended periods of time (more than 2 hours) may cause damage to battery
and possible ﬁre.
- Always keep battery away from children.

COPYRIGHT AND TRADEMARKS
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recording images.
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New Zealand and/or other countries. All trademarks, trade names, icons, logos, written material,
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