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RONIN-SC
User Manual
v1.0
2019.07

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  • Page 1 RONIN-SC User Manual v1.0 2019.07...
  • Page 2 Searching for Keywords Search for keywords such as “battery” and “install” to find a topic. If you are using Adobe Acrobat Reader to read this document, press Ctrl+F on Windows or Command+F on Mac to begin a search. Navigating to a Topic View a complete list of topics in the table of contents.

  • Page 3: Using This Manual

    Ronin-SC User Manual Ronin-SC Disclaimer and Safety Guidelines Read this entire user manual and watch the informational and tutorial videos on the product page of DJI’s official website (http://www.dji.com/ronin-sc). Read the disclaimer and safety guidelines to understand your legal rights and responsibilities. If you have any questions or problems during the installation, maintenance, or use of this product, contact DJI or a DJI authorized dealer.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    3. Balancing the Roll Axis 4. Balancing the Pan Axis Grip and Built-In Battery Charging Using the Grip Safety Guidelines Operation Activating Ronin-SC Ronin App Settings Button Features Operation Modes Updating Firmware Maintenance Specification © 2019 DJI OSMO All Rights Reserved.

  • Page 5: Introduction

    Ronin-SC boasts 3-axis lock allowing for individual axis balancing and for faster, more convenient storage. With Ronin-SC, users can control the movement of the gimbal and switch control profiles easily with a click of a button. Used with the provided camera control cables, Ronin-SC is able to control shutter, recording, and focus.

  • Page 6: Getting Started

    RONIN-SC User Manual 18. Power Port (USB-C) 19. Trigger 20. Tripod 21. Grip (Inc. 1/4” and 3/8” Mounting Holes) 22. Power Button Getting Started Attaching the Tripod © 2019 DJI OSMO All Rights Reserved.

  • Page 7: Locking/Unlocking The Gimbal

    Mounting the Camera Supported Cameras and Lenses Ronin-SC has been rigorously tested to support a payload of 2.0 kg. Make sure the combined weight of the camera, lens, and other accessories are within 2.0 kg. Refer to the Ronin-SC product page (www.dji.com/ronin-sc) for the most updated Ronin-SC Camera Compatibility List.
  • Page 8 RONIN-SC User Manual Mounting a Camera Make sure to prepare the camera before mounting it to Ronin-SC. Remove the lens cap and make sure the battery of the camera and memory card are already inserted. 1. The three axes of the gimbal are locked by default. Unlock the three axes, adjust the gimbal to the position as shown, and lock the three axes again.

  • Page 9: Mounting The Phone Holder

    3. Power on the camera and mobile phone. Adjust the view of the mobile phone to match the view of your camera by sliding the phone left or right and adjusting the phone angle knob. After adjusting, make sure to retighten the phone angle knob. © 2019 DJI OSMO All Rights Reserved.
  • Page 10 Force Mobile is only available when using an iOS device. Method 3: For using mobile phone as a monitor Install the phone holder to the RSA port on Ronin-SC. You can adjust the camera parameters through the camera app.* Installation 1.
  • Page 11 Make sure Ronin-SC is not powered on when plugging or unplugging the RSS cable, otherwise, the cable may burn out. When connecting to cameras with the USB cable, make sure to power on Ronin-SC prior to powering on the camera. Otherwise, camera control may not work.

  • Page 12: Balancing

    2. Before balancing, make sure to power on the camera if using an optical zoom lens and to select the focal length if using a varifocal lens. Make sure Ronin-SC is powered off or in sleep mode before balancing. 3. If using accessories such as the phone holder or focus motor, make sure to mount all accessories before balancing.

  • Page 13: Balancing The Vertical Tilt

    , and adjust position of the plate until the camera is steady. c. Tighten the roll axis knob. If the camera moves forward, move the camera back until the slider is next to the mounting plate. © 2019 DJI OSMO All Rights Reserved.

  • Page 14: Balancing The Pan Axis

    4. Balancing the Pan Axis a. Unlock the pan axis. Hold the grip, tilt Ronin-SC sideways, and check the movement of the pan axis. If the camera lens rotates downward, push the pan axis back. If the camera lens rotates upward, push the pan axis forward.

  • Page 15: Grip And Built-In Battery

    This product is not intended for use by children without direct adult supervision. Do not use with incompatible components or alter this product in any way outside of the documents provided by SZ DJI OSMO TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD. These Safety Guidelines contain instructions for safety, operation and maintenance.
  • Page 16 4. DO NOT use non-DJI batteries. Go to www.dji.com to purchase new batteries. DJI takes no responsibility for any damage caused by non-DJI batteries. 5. DO NOT use or charge a swollen, leaky, or damaged grip. If the grip is abnormal, contact DJI or a DJI authorized dealer for further assistance.
  • Page 17 1. If the grip is disabled and the battery cannot be fully discharged, contact a professional battery disposal or recycling agent for further assistance. 2. Dispose of the grip immediately if it cannot be powered on after over-discharging. © 2019 DJI OSMO All Rights Reserved.

  • Page 18: Operation

    1. Press and hold the power button to power on the gimbal. 2. Enable Bluetooth on your mobile device and launch the Ronin app. Note that a DJI account is required to launch the Ronin app. Once detected in the list of Bluetooth devices, select Ronin-SC and input the default Bluetooth password: 12345678.
  • Page 19 RONIN-SC User Manual Top Bar Sleep/Wake: Tap to enter or exit sleep mode. When Ronin-SC is in sleep mode, the motor will be powered off, but the gimbal remains powered on. M1: Displays the current user profile . Battery Level: Displays the battery level of the gimbal.
  • Page 20 When you need to track with the camera in a lower position, press the power button once to enter sleep mode, and then place Ronin-SC in Underslung mode. Press the power button once to exit sleep mode, and then you can use ActiveTrack 3.0.
  • Page 21 Panorama mode allows you to capture a series of interconnecting still images with precise control based on your sensor type, lens focal length, and desired overlap rate. Make sure you have connected the camera and gimbal using the corresponding camera control cable before using Panorama mode. © 2019 DJI OSMO All Rights Reserved.
  • Page 22 By enabling Push mode, users can manually adjust the pan and tilt axes before launching the Timelapse. Users can push Ronin-SC to alter the camera orientation and adjust the framing. Tap the Virtual Joystick icon to use the virtual joystick to adjust the camera orientation.
  • Page 23 Stay Time determines how long the gimbal will remain steady at the waypoint before moving to the next waypoint. © 2019 DJI OSMO All Rights Reserved.
  • Page 24 Balance Adjustment Tap the Begin Test button and Ronin-SC will check the balance status and provide a score for each axis. Make sure the gimbal is not obstructed in any way before performing the balance test and follow the on- screen instructions.
  • Page 25 If the stiffness value is too high the gimbal may shake and if the value is too low the gimbal performance will be affected. When using Auto Tune, make sure the three axes are unlocked, and that Ronin-SC is placed on a steady surface in Upright mode.
  • Page 26 Endpoint: Limits the rotational range of the gimbal by setting the endpoints. The pan axis has a slip-ring, enabling Ronin-SC 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.

  • Page 27: Button Features

    When the gimbal status is abnormal, the status information is displayed here. Button Features Power Button Press and hold the power button to turn Ronin-SC on or off. Tap the power button to enter or exit sleep mode. M Button Tap to select a user profile.

  • Page 28: Operation Modes

    SC to perform a continuous roll rotation. 1. To set up Ronin-SC for Roll 360, first connect to Ronin-SC with the Ronin app. Next, go to the Channels setting screen (under User Profile, Control, and then Channels) and re-map CH3 to the roll axis (originally mapped as pan axis) and also set CH1 as N/A to avoid any input on the tilt axis.

  • Page 29: Specification

    -20° to 45° C (-4° to 113° F) Mechanical and Electrical Gimbal: Approx. 830 g Characteristics Weight Grip: Approx. 258 g Tripod: Approx. 160 g Gimbal (folded): 220×200×75 mm Dimensions Gimbal (unfolded): 370×165×150 mm © 2019 DJI OSMO All Rights Reserved.
  • Page 30 DJI Support http://www.dji.com/support This content is subject to change. Download the latest version from http://www.dji.com/ronin-sc If you have any questions about this document, please contact DJI by sending a message to DocSupport@dji.com. Copyright © 2019 DJI OSMO All Rights Reserved.

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