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DJI FOCUS

2015.10V1.0

User Manual

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Disclaimer and Warning

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Congratulations on purchasing your new DJI product. The information in this document affects your safety and your legal rights and responsibilities. Read this entire document carefully to

ensure proper conguration before use. Failure to read and follow instructions and warnings in

this document may result in serious injury to yourself or others, or damage to your DJI product or damage to other objects in the vicinity. This document and all other collateral documents

are subject to change at the sole discretion of DJI. For up-to-date product information, visit

http://www.dji.com and click on the product page for this product.

By using this product, you hereby signify that you have read this disclaimer and warning carefully and that you understand and agree to abide by the terms and conditions herein. You agree that you are solely responsible for your own conduct while using this product, and for any consequences thereof. You agree to use this product only for purposes that are proper and in accordance with all applicable laws, rules, and regulations, and all terms, precautions, practices, policies and guidelines DJI has made and may make available.

DJI accepts no liability for damage, injury or any legal responsibility incurred directly or indirectly from the use of this product. The user shall observe safe and lawful practices including, but not limited to, those set forth in this document.

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Warning: Failure to properly follow procedures may result in property damage, collateral

damage, and serious or supercial injury.

Caution: Failure to properly follow procedures may result in property damage and

serious injury.

Notice: Failure to properly follow procedures may result in property damage, a small

possiblity of injury, or no possibility of injury.

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Before You Begin

The following documents have been produced to help you safely operate and make full use of

your DJI Focus:

DJI Focus Quick Start Guide DJI Focus User Manual

Check all of the included parts listed in the

Manual and watch the informational on the product page of DJI’s ofcial website (http://www.dji.

com/product/focus). Read the disclaimers and warnings above to understand your legal rights and responsibilities. If you have any questions or problems during the installation, maintenance or use of this product, please contact DJI or a DJI authorized dealer.

In the Box

section below. Read this entire User

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Contents

Disclaimer and Warning

Using this Manual

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Before You Begin

Introduction

In the Box

Remote Controller

Motor

Getting Started

Prepare the Remote Controller

Mounting the Lens Gear Ring

Prepare the Motor

Mounting the Motor

Linking

System Status Indicator

Settings

Calibration

Quick Focus

Locking the Remote Controller

Focus Wheel Settings

Used with the Zenmuse X5

Firmware Update

Specifications

Connection

Settings

Installing the DJI PC/MAC Assistant

Upgrade

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Introduction

DJI Focus is a wireless follow focus system that comprises of a remote controller and motor unit.

The low noise motor produces 25 dB of noise at 96 rpm, and has a maximum speed and torque of 192 rpm and 0.35 Nm respectively. The system can be operated in wireless mode or cable mode.

In the Box

Check that all of the following items are included in the package. If any items are missing,

contact DJI Support or your local DJI authorized dealer.

Remote Controller ×1

Handheld unit which controls the motor remotely.

Motor ×1

Mounted on the camera to control the lens.

Antenna ×2

Amplies the remote controller’s signal.

Motor Power Cable ×2

Connects the motor to the power supply.

Lengths: 40 cm and 75 cm.

Data Cable ×1

Used in cable mode and for rmware updates.

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Micro USB Cable ×1

Use to charge or upgrade the remote controller.

Marking Ring ×3

Mark down the focus values for individual lenses on

this ring for reference.

Lens Gear Ring ×4

0.8 Mod, 105 Teeth

Inner Diameter: 60 mm

0.8 Mod, 105 Teeth

Inner Diameter: 70 mm

0.8 Mod, 105 Teeth

Inner Diameter: 80 mm

0.8 Mod, 105 Teeth

Inner Diameter: 90 mm

Neck Strap ×1

For carrying the remote controller around the neck

or over the shoulder between takes.

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Remote Controller

[1]

[2] [3]

[11]

[12]

[10]

[9]

[8]

[7]

[1] Antenna

Transmits at 2.4 GHz.

[2] Power Button

Press and hold for 2 seconds to power on/off the remote controller.

[3] Communication Port

Allows the motor to communicate with the remote controller. Allows the motor to be upgraded.

[4] Marking Ring

Used to provide marking scale.

[5] Focus Wheel

Used to adjust the lens of your camera.

[6] Micro USB Port

Used to charge or update the remote

controller.

[7] Navigation Buttons

Allows you to navigate through menu items.

[4]

[5]

[6]

[8] Quick Focus Buttons

Assign focus points to buttons A, B, C and D for quick access.

[9] OLED Screen

Displays the menu, system status and battery level.

[10] Stiffness Control

Adjusts the stiffness of the focus wheel.

[11] System Status Indicator

Indicates the system status of the remote controller.

[12] [13] Hard Stop Screws

Adjustable hard stops to limit the travel range of the focus wheel.

[14] Backlight

Illuminates the marking ring from behind.

[14]

[13]

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[16]

[15] Rosette Mount

For mounting accessories.

[16] Rear Screw

Needs to be removed in order to take off the battery cover for battery replacement.

Motor

[1] [2]

[6]

[5]

[1] Gear Knob

Secures the gear to the motor.

[17]

[17] Lanyard Hole

Used to attach the neck strap.

[18] Link Button

Used to link the remote controller to the

motor or enter forced update mode.

[2] Gear

Turns the gear ring on the camera lens.

[3] Quick-Release Mount

For mounting the motor onto the camera.

The position of the mount can be adjusted by sliding the mount upward or downward.

[4] Communication Ports

The two communication ports are identical.

[3]

Connect one port to an external power supply, and, if you want to enable cable mode, connect the other port to the

[4]

controller.

[5] Link Button

Used to link the motor to the remote

controller.

[6] System Status Indicator

Indicates the system status of the motor.

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Getting Started

WARNING

Prepare the Remote Controller

Charge the Battery

The remote controller contains a 1700 mAh battery that can power the device for up to 14 hours.

Charge the battery through the Micro USB port located on the side and check the battery level

on the OLED screen. To replace the battery, remove the screw and battery cover on the back of the remote controller.

Micro USB Port

Only use ofcial DJI batteries that can be purchased on www.dji.com. DJI takes no

responsibility for any damage to your devices caused by non-DJI batteries.

Never use swollen, leaky, or damaged batteries. If your batteries show any abnormal

signs in performance, contact DJI or a DJI authorized dealer for assistance.

Never disassemble or pierce the battery in any way, or else the battery may leak,

catch re, or explode.

DO NOT attach the batteries to wall outlets or car charger sockets directly, and

always use a DJI approved adapter. DJI takes no responsibility if the battery is charged using a third party charger.

Screw

Installing the Antenna

Screw the antenna onto the top of the remote controller. Remove the antenna during transportation

or when placing back into the case.

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Attaching the Neck Strap

Pull down and hold the button on the neck strap connector, slide it through the mounting hole on the bottom of the remote controller, and then release the button.

Ensure the neck strap is attached securely.

Mounting the Lens Gear Ring

DJI Focus comes with four sizes of lens gear rings. Choose the lens gear ring that best ts your

camera lens.

Ensure the screw is tight and that the lens gear ring makes good contact with the lens.

Ensure the lens gear ring screw is installed properly to allow an unobstructed full range

of motion.

You may also use a standard 0.8 Mod lens gear ring of your own.

The lens gear ring is not required if you are using a cinema camera with gear rings.

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Prepare the Motor

The motor gear can be mounted on either side of the motor. To remove the gear, loosen the knob at the center the gear. Ensure the gear is mounted securely.

The motor can be clamped to a 15 or 19 mm support rod. To clamp the motor to a 19 mm

support rode, rst remove the two adapters on the clamp:

1. Loosen the knob and remove the quick-release mount.

2. Push the knob away from the clamp and open up the clamp. Slide and remove the two

adapters on the clamp.

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Mounting the Motor

To mount the motor onto your camera support rod:

1. Loosen the knob on the quick-release mount and slide the motor onto the support rod. Tighten the knob to secure the motor’s position on the support rod.

2. Tighten the knob to secure its position. Ensure the motor gear and lens gear ring make good contact. Ensure the lens gears are not too tight to avoid premature wear to the gears or damage to the lens.

Lens Gear Ring

Motor Gear

3. Connect the power port on the motor to an external power source using the supplied power

cable. If your camera is mounted on the Ronin-M, connect the motor to the P-TAP Accessory power port on the Ronin-M.

Motor Power Cable

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Ensure the motor is mounted rmly.

Keep your ngers, hair and clothing away from the motor when it is in operation.

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4. DJI Focus can work in wireless mode or cable mode. To use cable mode, connect the

communication port on the remote controller to the communication port on the motor using the signal cable.

Cable mode will take precedence over wireless mode.

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Linking

Linking is only required when the remote controller or motor is replaced with a new one.

To link the remote controller to the motor:

1. Turn on both devices.

2. Press the link button on the bottom of the remote controller, or use the navigation buttons to enter Menu

3. Within the next 5 seconds, press the link button on the motor.

Settings Connect Motor Connect.

Link Button

Settings

Power Off

Connect Motor

Back

Select

Link Button

4. The system status indicators on both the remote controller and motor will blink slowly to indicate that linking is successful.

System Status Indicator

The system status indicator is a white LED that is located on both the remote controller and motor.

Remote Controller Description

Solid light

Blinks quickly (4 times per second) RC is disconnected from the motor. / RC is charging.

Motor Description

Solid light

Blinks quickly (4 times per second)

RC is connected to the motor and functioning normally.

/ Forced update.

RC is connected to the motor and functioning normally.

/ Forced update.

RC is disconnected from the motor. / Overcurrent

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Settings

When both the remote controller and motor are turned on. The OLED screen of the remote controller will display the following information.

[1] Battery Level

[6]

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Calibrate Menu

Calibration

The motor has to be calibrated every time it is turned on.

If your camera lens has mechanical limits, use auto calibration. Otherwise, use Manual-Remote or Manual-Hand calibration.

Auto

On the remote controller, select Calibrate turn to locate the mechanical limits of your camera lens. When the calibration is complete, select Back to apply the calibration or Stop to cancel.

[1]

[2]

[3]

[4][5]

[2] Focus Wheel Travel Percentage

[3] Focus Wheel Travel Bar

[4] Main Menu

[5] Calibration Menu

[6] Wireless Signal Strength

Auto. The motor gear will rotate in each direction in

Manual-Remote

Select Calibrate

Manual-Remote Start to begin. Hold down the up arrow to rotate the lens

in one direction, and select OK when it reaches the desired upper limit. Next, press the down arrow to rotate the lens in the other direction, and select OK when it reaches the desired lower limit.

Manual-Hand

Select Calibrate

Manual-Hand Start to begin. Rotate the lens manually to the desired upper

and lower limits of your camera lens, and select OK to conrm the limits.

When the calibration is complete, select Back to apply the calibration or Stop to cancel.

Be sure to recalibrate the motor every time it is turned on.

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Quick Focus

Allows rapid switching between four preset focus points.

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Assigning a Focus Point

Adjust the lens focus to the desired focus point by turning the focus wheel. Hold down one of the letters until it blinks to store the focus point. To reassign a focus point, press and hold the

letter to discard its value, and then redo the rst step.

Switching to a Focus Point

Press one of the letters to apply its assigned focus point. The OLED screen will display the

active Quick Focus letter. The selected letter will light up and the remaining letters will blink rapidly. Press the active letter again to exit Quick Focus.

After selecting a Quick Focus button, you can ne tune the focus by turning the

focus wheel without changing its assigned value.

There are mechanical limits on both the focus wheel and motor. If the motor does

not respond to the focus wheel, check if the motor has reached its mechanical limit.

Locking the Remote Controller

The remote controller can be locked to avoid unintentional operations. All controls except the power button and OK button are disabled in the locked state.

To lock the remote controller, press and hold the OK button until a lock icon appears on the OLED screen. Repeat this procedure to unlock the remote controller.

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Calibrate Menu

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Focus Wheel Settings

Setting Mechanical Limits

The two adjustable hard stop screws around the focus wheel can be used to limit the travel range physically.

1. Loosen the hard stop screws, slide them to the desired positions and tighten.

2. The travel range of the focus wheel is now limited to the distance between the two hard stop screws.

Adjusting the Stiffness

Turn the control knob at the center while holding the focus wheel to adjust the stiffness of the wheel. Adjust the focus wheel until it reaches a stiffness or looseness that feels comfortable.

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Used with the Zenmuse X5

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DJI Focus is fully compatible with the Zenmuse X5 series gimbal and camera. No calibration is required when using the Focus with the Zenmuse X5 camera.

Connection

To allow communication between the two devices, connect the communication port on the

Focus remote controller to the CAN Bus port on the Inspire 1 remote controller using the

dedicated CAN Bus cable.

Ensure that the Zenmuse X5 camera is set in AF mode. You can purchase the dedicated CAN Bus cable on the DJI Store.

Settings

The Focus remote controller will display the following information when it is connected to the

Inspire 1 Pro or Raw system.

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Zenmuse X5 Settings

Direction: The motor’s direction of rotation – normal or reversed. Default: Restore the default motor parameters.

Settings

Power Off: Idle time before the remote controller auto-powers off-10 min, 30 min, 60 min or never.

Endpoints: The upper and lower travel limits of the focus wheel. Turn the focus wheel to the

desired upper travel limit and select Set Point 1. Then, turn the focus wheel to the desired lower

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travel limit and select Set Point 2. Turning the focus wheel from Point 1 to Point 2 will rotate the

camera focus by a full cycle.

LED Control: Enable or disable the LED and system status indicators on the remote controller and motor individually.

Default: Restores the default settings for the remote controller.

About: Displays the current rmware version of the remote controller.

The remote controller’s Lock function can also be used with the Zenmmuse X5.

Firmware Update

The DJI Focus rmware can be updated through the DJI PC/MAC Assistant.

Installing the DJI PC/MAC Assistant

Windows

1. Download the DJI WIN DRIVER INSTALLER and Assistant from the Ronin-M product page on

DJI.com.

2. Double click the Assistant installer and follow the steps to nish the installation. Then, launch

the Assistant.

The Assistant installer can be used on Windows XP (32 or 64 bit) or above.

Mac OS X

1. Download the Assistant installer (.DMG) from DJI.com, and then run the installer and follow the prompts to nish the installation.

2. When launching for the rst time, if using Launchpad to run the Assistant, Launchpad will block access because Assistant has not been reviewed by the App Store. Locate the Gimbal icon using the Finder, press Control, then click the icon (or right-click the icon using

a mouse). Choose Open from the shortcut menu, then click Open in the dialog box to launch the program.

3. After the first successful launch, double click the Gimbal icon, as usual, to launch the program using the Finder or Launchpad.

The DMG installer supports Mac OS X 10.9 or above.

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Upgrade

You can view the latest rmware versions of all components on this page.

Upgrading the Remote Controller

Turn OFF the controller and connect it to your computer via the Micro-USB cable and wait until the indicator LED in the Assistant blinks blue. Click Upgrade to upgrade the Follow Focus Remote, and then upgrade the Follow Focus Remote Radio.

Upgrading the Motor

Turn on the controller, and connect to the motor through data cable, then connect the controller

to your computer. Click “Upgrade” to upgrade the Follow Focus Motor, and then upgrade the Follow Focus Motor Radio.

Forced Upgrade

Use Forced Upgrade if the remote controller or motor rmware upgrade fails. To initiate Forced Upgrade, power on the remote controller or motor while holding down the link button.

Ensure your PC is connected to the Internet.

Close any antivirus programs and network rewalls.

Ensure that the controller or the motor is powered on during the upgrade.

Do not disconnect the USB cable during the upgrade.

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Specications

General

Operating Frequency 2.415-2.473 GHz

Max Transmission Distance 100 m (outdoors and unobstructed)

Transmitter Power 14 dBm

Operating Temperature -20° to 55° C

Motor

Weight 170 g

Dimensions 90×50×26 mm

Max. Torque 0.35 Nm

Max. Speed 192 rpm

Operating Current Free current: 80 mA (@12 V)

Stall current: 2 A (@12 V)

Operating Voltage 9-16 V

Noise <25 dB (@96 rpm)

Rob Clamp Inner Diameter 15 or 19 mm

Gear 0.8 Mod, 40 Teeth

Remote Controller

Weight 745 g

Dimensions 153×86×90 mm

Battery Model: FB01-554461

LiPo

3.7 V, 1700 mAh, 6.29 Wh

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