DJI FOCUS
Wireless Lens Control System
User Manual
V1.0 2015.09
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Using this Manual
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Important Tips
Content
Disclaimers and Warnings ................................................................................................................. 2
Using this Manual ............................................................................................................................. 3
Legend ....................................................................................................................................... 3
In the Box .......................................................................................................................................... 5
Introduction ...................................................................................................................................... 6
Controller .................................................................................................................................. 6
Motor ........................................................................................................................................ 8
Installation......................................................................................................................................... 8
Mounting Antenna .................................................................................................................... 8
Mounting Follow Focus Ring ..................................................................................................... 9
Mounting the Motor ............................................................................................................... 10
Binding .................................................................................................................................... 11
System Status LED Information ............................................................................................... 12
Settings ............................................................................................................................................ 13
Calibrate .................................................................................................................................. 13
Menu ....................................................................................................................................... 14
Quick Focus Settings ............................................................................................................... 15
Locking Buttons ....................................................................................................................... 15
Using with Zenmuse X5 ................................................................................................................... 16
Connection .............................................................................................................................. 16
Settings .................................................................................................................................... 17
Upgrade ........................................................................................................................................... 17
Install DJI PC/MAC Assistant.................................................................................................... 17
Upgrade ................................................................................................................................... 18
Specifications .................................................................................................................................. 19
In the Box
Controller X 1
Modular hand-held control unit, for controlling
Motor.
For connecting the motor to an external power
supply.
Connecting the controller and motor for cable
mode or upgrade.
For mounting on the lens.
Number of teeth: 105, Module: 0.8, Inner
diameter: 60mm
Lens Ring X 1
Number of teeth: 105, Module: 0.8, Inner
Lens Ring X 1
Number of teeth: 105, Module: 0.8, Inner
diameter: 70 mm
Lens Ring X 1
Number of teeth: 105, Module: 0.8, Inner
For carrying the controller around the neck or
over a shoulder between takes.
Check to ensure that all of the following items are included in the package. If any items are missing,
contact DJI or your local dealer.
Introduction
The DJI Focus is a professional Wireless Lens Control System, consist with a controller and motor.
The controller is the modular hand-held control unit, with ergonomic design and a simple, intuitive
interface for controller the motor. The motor is virtually silent at less than 25 dB(when motor speed
is at 96 rpm), its maximum speed can up to 192 rpm, and the maximum torque can reach at 0.35Nm.
The DJI Focus is able to work on wireless mode and cable mode, the max transmission distance is
100 m.
Controller
1. Antenna
The operating frequency is 2.4 GHz.
2. Power Button
Press the power button and hold it for 2 seconds to turn on/off the controller.
3. Data Port
To communicate with the motor by connecting the data ports on the controller and motor, and
also can be used to upgrade.
4. Marker Ring
For marking scale values, it can be exchanged easily.
5. Control Knob
For controlling motor by turning the control knob.
6. Micro USB Port
For charging or upgrading the controller via a micro USB cable.
7. Menu Button
Including an OK button and four direction buttons.
8. Quick Focus Buttons
A, B, C, D buttons are separately represent a corresponding focus value, you may pre-set the focus
and quickly switch to your desired focus by pressing the button.
9. OLED Screen
Displays the communication status, battery level and menu.
10. Damping Control Knob
The damping of the control knob can be adjusted by this knob.
11. System Status LED
Indicates the system status.
12. Reserved Plate Mount
Reserved.
13. 14 Mechanical Limits
Control knob limits allow you to use a portion of the knob rotation to control the corresponding
portion of lens scale.
15. LED
For LED scale illumination.
16. Strap mounting Hole
For mounting the Strap.
17. Bind Button
For binding with the motor or enabling force upgrade.
18. Screw