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DJI FOCUS
User Manual
V1.0
2015.10

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  • Page 1 DJI FOCUS User Manual V1.0 2015.10...
  • Page 2: Disclaimer And Warning

    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.
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Mounting the Motor Linking System Status Indicator Settings Calibration Menu Quick Focus Locking the Remote Controller Focus Wheel Settings Used with the Zenmuse X5 Connection Settings Firmware Update Installing the DJI PC/MAC Assistant Upgrade Specifications © 2015 DJI. All Rights Reserved.
  • Page 4: Introduction

    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.
  • Page 5 DJI FOCUS User Manual 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...
  • Page 6: Remote Controller

    [10] [13] [1] Antenna [8] Quick Focus Buttons Transmits at 2.4 GHz. Assign focus points to buttons A, B, C and D for quick access. [2] Power Button Press and hold for 2 seconds to power [9] OLED Screen on/off the remote controller.
  • Page 7: Motor

    DJI FOCUS User Manual [15] [18] [16] [17] [15] Rosette Mount [17] Lanyard Hole For mounting accessories. Used to attach the neck strap. [16] Rear Screw [18] Link Button Needs to be removed in order to take off Used to link the remote controller to the the battery cover for battery replacement.
  • Page 8: Getting Started

    To replace the battery, remove the screw and battery cover on the back of the remote controller. Micro USB Port Screw Only use official DJI batteries that can be purchased on www.dji.com. DJI takes no WARNING responsibility for any damage to your devices caused by non-DJI batteries.
  • Page 9: Mounting The Lens Gear Ring

    CAUTION Mounting the Lens Gear Ring DJI Focus comes with four sizes of lens gear rings. Choose the lens gear ring that best fits your camera lens. Ensure the screw is tight and that the lens gear ring makes good contact with the lens.
  • Page 10: Prepare The Motor

    DJI FOCUS User Manual 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, first remove the two adapters on the clamp: 1.
  • Page 11: Mounting The Motor

    DJI FOCUS User Manual 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.
  • Page 12 Keep your fingers, hair and clothing away from the motor when it is in operation. 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.
  • Page 13: Linking

    DJI FOCUS User Manual 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...
  • Page 14: Settings

    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 [2] Focus Wheel Travel Percentage 50.0% [3] Focus Wheel Travel Bar [4] Main Menu...
  • Page 15: Menu

    Set Point 1. Then, turn the focus wheel to the desired lower 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.
  • Page 16: Locking The Remote Controller

    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 first step.
  • Page 17: Focus Wheel Settings

    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. 50.0% 2. The travel range of the focus wheel is now limited to the distance between the two hard stop Calibrate Menu screws.
  • Page 18: Used With The Zenmuse X5

    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 ©...
  • Page 19: Firmware Update

    DJI FOCUS User Manual 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.
  • Page 20: Upgrade

    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.
  • Page 21: Specifications

    <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 © 2015 DJI. All Rights Reserved.
  • Page 22 The content is subject to change. Download the latest version from http://www.dji.com/product/focus If you have any questions about this document, please contact DJI by sending a message to DocSupport@dji.com. © 2015 DJI. All Rights Reserved.

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