User Manual v1.0 2020.
Contents Using this Manual 2 Legend 2 Before You Begin 2 Download the Ronin App 2 Contents 3 Introduction 4 DJI RS 2 Diagram Getting Started 5 6 Attaching the Extended Grip/Tripod 6 Mounting the Grip 6 Unlocking and Locking the Gimbal 7 Mounting the Camera 7 Balancing 9 BG30 Grip and Built-In Battery 12 Charging 12 Safety Guidelines 12 Operations 16 Activating DJI RS 2 16 Touchscreen 16 Ronin App Settings 20 Image Transmission 29 Operation Modes 30 Updating Firmware
DJI RS 2 User Manual DJI RS 2 Diagram 1 2 14 13 25 24 23 15 16 12 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 22 21 17 20 19 18 10 11 1. Tilt Lock 13. Lower Quick-Release Plate 2. Tilt Motor 14. Upper Quick-Release Plate 3. Pan Lock 15. Roll Motor 4. Pan Motor 16. Roll Lock 5. Touchscreen 17. Grip Lever/Safety Button 6. Ronin Series Accessories (RSA)/ NATO Ports 18. Battery Level Indicators 7. Power Button 20. Power Port (USB-C) 8. Camera Control Button 9. M Button 10.
Getting Started Attaching the Extended Grip/Tripod 1 2 3 Mounting the Grip Insert the grip into the gimbal as shown 1 . Make sure the grip lever is in the unlocked position 2 , and then toggle to the locked position after attaching 3 . To remove the grip, toggle the lever to the unlocked position, hold down the safety button, and pull the grip away from the gimbal. 2 1 6 © 2020 DJI OSMO All Rights Reserved.
DJI RS 2 User Manual Unlocking and Locking the Gimbal The gimbal is folded by default. To unfold the gimbal, toggle the tilt lock, roll lock, and pan lock levers to the unlocked position and adjust the gimbal position as shown, and then toggle the three locks to the locked position. Tilt Lock Roll Lock Pan Lock Mounting the Camera Supported Cameras and Lenses DJI RS 2 has been rigorously tested to support a payload of 4.5 kg.
DJI RS 2 User Manual A camera riser is required when using a focus motor or a small camera with a large lens, such as a Sony A6400 with the Sony FE 24-70 f2.8 GM lens. 2. Attach the Lower Quick-Release Plate and Lens-Fastening Strap Toggle the lever on the lower quick-release plate to the unlocked position 1 , then insert the camera 2 and toggle the lever to the locked position 3 after it is engaged.
DJI RS 2 User Manual To remove the lower quick-release plate, toggle the lever on the camera mounting plate to the unlocked position and remove the lower quick-release plate while pressing the safety lock on the mounting plate. RSS Camera Control Port Safety Lock 4. Connect the Camera Control Cable Choose the proper camera control cable according to the camera type. Plug one end of the cable into the camera and plug the other end into the RSS camera control port of the gimbal as shown above.
DJI RS 2 User Manual 1 2 2. Balancing Depth for the Tilt Axis a. Rotate the tilt axis so that the camera lens is pointing forward. Toggle the lever to the unlocked position 1 . b. Check to make sure the camera is not front or back-heavy. If front-heavy, move the camera backward by turning the knob 2 . If back-heavy, move the camera forward. c. Toggle the lever to the locked position. The tilt axis is balanced when the camera is steady while tilted up or down by 45°. d. Lock the tilt axis. 1 2 3 3.
DJI RS 2 User Manual 1 2 4. Balancing the Pan Axis a. Unlock the pan axis. Toggle the lever on the pan arm to the unlocked position 1 . b. While holding the grip, tilt DJI RS 2 forward, and rotate the pan arm until parallel with you. c. Check the movement of the pan axis. If the camera lens rotates to the left, push the pan axis to the right 2 . If the camera lens rotates to the right, push the pan axis to the left 2 . d. Toggle the lever on the pan arm to the locked position.
BG30 Grip and Built-In Battery The BG30 grip is for handheld use. The built-in battery within the grip has a capacity of 1950 mAh and the maximum runtime is 12 hours (when the DJI RS 2 is properly balanced). Charging Before using for the first time, charge the battery grip through the power port using a charging cable (included) and a USB adapter (not included). It is recommended to use a USB adapter with QC 2.0 and PD protocol (max. 24 W).
DJI RS 2 User Manual To avoid fire, serious injury, and property damage, observe the following safety guidelines when using, charging, or storing the grip. Grip Use 1. DO NOT allow the grip to come into contact with any kind of liquid. DO NOT leave the grip out in the rain or near a source of moisture. DO NOT drop the grip into water.
DJI RS 2 User Manual Grip Storage 1. Keep the grip out of the reach of children and animals. 2. If the grip will be stored for an extended period, charge the grip until the battery level reaches between 30% and 50%. 3. DO NOT leave the grip near heat sources such as a furnace or heater. DO NOT leave the grip inside of a vehicle on hot days. The ideal storage temperature is 22° to 28° C (72° to 82° F). 4. Keep the grip dry. Grip Maintenance 1.
DJI RS 2 User Manual 2. If the grip is stored for an extended period and the battery is depleted, the grip will enter sleep mode. Recharge the grip to exit sleep mode. 3. Remove the grip from the gimbal when stored for an extended period. Grip Maintenance 1. Battery life may be reduced if not used for an extended period. 2. Discharge and charge the grip completely once every three months to keep it in good condition. Grip Disposal 1.
Operations Activating DJI RS 2 DJI RS 2 needs to be activated through the Ronin app before using for the first time. 1. Press and hold the power button to power on the gimbal. 2. Enable Bluetooth on your mobile device and launch the Ronin app. Once detected in the list of Bluetooth devices, select DJI RS 2 and input the default Bluetooth password: 12345678. Make sure you are connected to the internet and follow the on-screen instructions to activate DJI RS 2.
DJI RS 2 User Manual Follow Mode: tap to select follow mode. The tilt motor controls the tilt axis to follow, pan motor controls the pan axis to follow, and roll motor controls the roll axis to follow. PF: pan follow, where only the pan axis follows the movement of the grip. PTF: pan and tilt follow, where both the pan and tilt axes follow the movement of the grip. FPV: pan, tilt and roll follow, where all three axes follow the movement of the grip.
DJI RS 2 User Manual Silent Mode Slide Left: System Settings Screen Slide left from the right edge of the screen to enter the system settings screen. Push Mode Disable Selfie Silent Mode: enable to turn off sounds including the warning tone. Push Mode: enable to manually control the tilt and pan axis. Disable Selfie: prevents accidentally entering selfie mode and interrupting recording. If disabled, Selfie mode will not be entered if the trigger is pressed three times.
DJI RS 2 User Manual The duration and stay time can be set on the waypoint settings screen after a waypoint is added and the position of the waypoint also can be reset. The duration indicates how much time it will take for the gimbal to travel from one waypoint to the next. The stay time indicates how long the gimbal will remain steady at the waypoint before moving to the next waypoint.
DJI RS 2 User Manual M Button Tap to select a user profile. Press and hold to enter Sport mode. Press and hold and press the trigger twice to remain in Sport mode. Repeat to exit Sport mode. Quickly tap twice to enter portrait mode. Press three times to enter or exit 3D Roll 360. When in 3D Roll 360, move the joystick left or right twice to automatically rotate the camera. Tap the trigger twice to stop continuous auto rotation. Press and hold the M button together with the trigger to begin auto tune.
DJI RS 2 User Manual Create Virtual Joystick 1 2 3 4 6 5 Use the virtual joystick in the app to control the movement of the gimbal and to shoot. 1. Control Bar: control the speed and smoothness of the gimbal by adjusting the control bar. Speed allows users to adjust the remote-controlled rotational speed. Smoothness allows users to adjust the sensitivity of the gimbal. The lower the smoothing value, the more sensitive the movement of the gimbal. 2.
DJI RS 2 User Manual Force Mobile Force Mobile requires the phone holder and a mobile phone mounted on a tripod or handlebar vertically. After enabling this feature in the Ronin app, the gimbal movement can be controlled by tilting and rotating your mobile phone. Speed determines the relationship between the rotational speed and angle. When the speed is set to 50, the angle of rotation for the gimbal and mobile phone is 1-to-1. The gimbal will move at an identical angle to the mobile phone.
DJI RS 2 User Manual Panorama Panorama allows users to capture a series of interconnecting still images with precise control based on the sensor type, lens focal length, overlap, and interval. Make sure you have connected the camera and gimbal using the corresponding camera control cable before using Panorama. Overlap: determines the overlap ratio of every photo when generating a panorama.
DJI RS 2 User Manual Timelapse In Timelapse, DJI RS 2 triggers the camera to capture still images with the set interval time and will automatically stop when completed. The duration for the Timelapse and the frame rate can be set so that DJI RS 2 can calculate the exact number of images required. By enabling Push mode, users can manually adjust the pan and tilt axes before starting the Timelapse. Users can push DJI RS 2 to alter the camera orientation and adjust the framing.
DJI RS 2 User Manual Track Track is designed to capture video with up to 10 waypoints. Users need to select the waypoint manually by moving the gimbal or using the virtual joystick. The duration parameter below the grid map indicates how much time it will take for the gimbal to travel from one waypoint to the next. The stay time indicates how long the gimbal will remain steady at the waypoint before moving to the next waypoint. DO NOT press the shutter button of the camera while using Track.
DJI RS 2 User Manual Gaming Controller PS4 DualShock and Xbox controllers can be used to control the gimbal and camera. After connecting the controller to the mobile device and gimbal, users can control gimbal movements, focus, and zoom, and can record videos, recenter gimbal, capture photos, and switch profiles. The speed and smoothness of the control sticks can be adjusted. Set the focus value within 10 on the camera settings for optimal performance. iOS 13 or higher, Android 9.
DJI RS 2 User Manual Motor Parameters Auto Tune: the stiffness value is determined by the payload of the gimbal. Use Auto Tune to obtain the stiffness value automatically after balancing. Tap Auto Tune and DJI RS 2 automatically calculates the result based on the weight of the gimbal setup. Alternatively, press and hold the M button and trigger simultaneously for four seconds to start auto tune without using the app. The auto tune process takes approximately 15 to 30 seconds.
DJI RS 2 User Manual User Profile Three user profiles can be set and save. Follow Mode: choose from Pan and Tilt Follow, FPV, Customized, and 3D Roll 360. Speed: determines how fast the camera travels while translating a pan, tilt, or roll movement. Deadband: determines how much movement the gimbal tolerates prior to translating the pan, tilt, and roll movement of the camera. Push: After enabling Push, the gimbal axis can be manually pushed to the desired position.
DJI RS 2 User Manual Endpoint: limits the rotational range of the gimbal by setting the endpoints. The pan axis has a slip-ring, enabling DJI RS 2 to rotate continuously when the endpoints are set to 180°. On the tilt axis, you can set up the endpoints according to your requirements. Some longer lenses may hit the gimbal frame. Set the endpoint angle to prevent such cases.
