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DJI RS 4 Mini User Manual Using this Manual Legend Reference Important Hints and Tips Read Before Use ™ provides you with tutorial videos and the following documents: 1. Safety Guidelines 2. Quick Start Guide 3. User Manual It is recommended to watch all the tutorial videos and read the Safety Guidelines before using for the first time.
DJI RS 4 Mini User Manual Contents Using this Manual Legend Read Before Use Overview Using For The First Time Attaching the Extended Tripod Charging the Battery Mounting the Camera Supported Cameras and Lenses Preparation Attaching the Upper Quick-Release Plate...
DJI RS 4 Mini User Manual Overview 1. Touchscreen 2. M Button 3. Joystick 4. Camera Control Button 5. RSS Camera Control Port (USB-C) 6. Tilt Motor 7. Tilt Axis 8. Roll Axis 9. Roll Motor 10. Pan Lock 11. Pan Axis 12.
DJI RS 4 Mini User Manual 2.3 Mounting the Camera Supported Cameras and Lenses Visit https://www.dji.com/rs-4-mini/specs for information on specifications and make sure the combined weight of the camera, lens, and other accessories are within the load capacity. Refer to the...
DJI RS 4 Mini User Manual Horizontal Shooting 1. Move the lever on the horizontal plate to the unlocked position ①, insert the lower quick-release plate ② and move the lever to the locked position ③ after it is engaged.
DJI RS 4 Mini User Manual • To remove the lower quick-release plate, move the lever on the horizontal plate to the unlocked position and remove the lower quick-release plate while pressing the safety lock on the horizontal plate. Vertical Shooting 1.
1. 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. 2. Make sure DJI RS 4 Mini is powered off or in sleep mode before balancing. Balancing Steps Click the link or scan the QR code to view the tutorial video.
2.5 Activation Activation is required for DJI RS 4 Mini through the Ronin app. Follow the steps below to activate your device: 1. Press and hold the power button to power on your device, and select the language on the touchscreen.
It is normal for the gimbal to unlock, lock, and reboot automatically during the update process. 2.7 Connecting a Camera DJI RS 4 Mini supports connecting to the camera via Bluetooth or camera control cable. Click the link or scan the QR code to view the tutorial video. https://www.dji.com/rs-4-mini/video 2.8 Auto Tune...
DJI RS 4 Mini User Manual Operations 3.1 Button and Port Functions Buttons Power Button Press and hold: To power on/off the gimbal. Press once: Enter or exit sleep mode. The three axes will automatically lock. Press again to wake up the gimbal.
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DJI RS 4 Mini User Manual Joystick Mode Switch Push down: Set the joystick mode to gimbal movement control. Push up: Set the joystick mode to zoom control. Joystick For gimbal movement control: Move the joystick up and down to control the tilt of the gimbal and move the joy- stick left and right to control the pan of the gimbal.
DJI RS 4 Mini User Manual Ports RSS Camera Control Port For connecting to the corresponding camera port for cam- era control and communication. NATO Port For connecting briefcase handles and other accessories. 3.2 Touchscreen Home On this interface, you can perform auto calibration...
DJI RS 4 Mini User Manual follow sensitivity of the Ronin series stabilizers, ensuring natural transitions and smooth start and stop movements in your footage. In Responsive mode, the gimbal responds more quickly to hand movements during start and stop, providing a more responsive experience.
DJI RS 4 Mini User Manual Slide Up - Gimbal Settings On this interface, you can adjust the joystick speed and smoothness, and select the functions for pressing the dial, the M button, and holding the trigger. • The lower the smoothness value, the more sensitive the movement of the gimbal. ...
DJI RS 4 Mini User Manual Composition: When Composition is adjusted to Center Tracking Subject, the subject tracked will be moved to the center of the ActiveTrack view. When ActiveTrack is enabled with Keep Current Framing, the gimbal will maintain the current composition.
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DJI RS 4 Mini User Manual FPV: Pan, tilt, and roll follow, where all three axes follow the movement of the grip. Suitable for scenarios when rotating the camera. Custom: Enables or disables any axis follow as required. Lock mode is enabled when the three axes are disabled.
DJI RS 4 Mini User Manual 3.4 Gimbal Operation Modes 1. Upright Mode This is is the standard working mode of the gimbal and is suitable for most shooting scenarios such as walking and running shots. 2. Underslung Mode The gimbal is flipped and the camera is in a lower position. This mode is suitable for taking low angle shots, such as tracking objects on the ground.
DJI RS 4 Mini User Manual The gimbal is held horizontally like a flashlight. This mode is suitable for shooting in confined spaces. 4. Briefcase Mode The briefcase handle needs to be installed in this mode, making low-angle camera movements more intuitive. The angle of the briefcase handle can be adjusted using the knob.
DJI RS 4 Mini User Manual 3.6 Intelligent Tracking Module Overview 1. Ring Light Battery Level Solid red ActiveTrack disabled(in sleep mode) or sub- ject lost Solid green ActiveTrack in use Blinks green Subject lost temporarily Solid yellow Composition being adjusted...
DJI RS 4 Mini User Manual Installation After installing the intelligent tracking module, slide right from the home page to enter the ActiveTrack settings interface and adjust according to shooting needs. For detailed operations, refer to Slide Right - ActiveTrack Settings.
DJI RS 4 Mini User Manual mode, both the pan and tilt axes can follow; in Full Follow (FPV) mode, ActiveTrack is not supported. When shooting from a mid-low camera position, the gimbal handle should point in the direction of the subject being tracked.
DJI RS 4 Mini User Manual Stop tracking: Show the gesture or press the trigger again. The indicator turns solid red. Shooting: Whether tracking is in use or not, you can use to start a countdown for taking a photo or starting/stopping recording. The indicator pulses yellow during the countdown.
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DJI RS 4 Mini User Manual 5. Reconnect the tracking module to the computer. The tracking module will automatically start the update process. The status indicator will blink red and green alternately. DO NOT disconnect the connection during the process.
DO NOT alter this product in any way outside of the documents provided by SZ DJI TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD. These Safety Guidelines contain instructions for safety, operation and maintenance. It is essential to read and follow all of the instructions and warnings in the user manual, prior to assembly, setup or use, in order to operate the product correctly and avoid damage or serious injury.
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DJI RS 4 Mini User Manual 5. The grip should be used in temperatures from -10° to 45° C (-14° to 113° F). Use of the grip in environments above 50° C (122° F) can lead to a fire or explosion.
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DJI RS 4 Mini User Manual 4. Keep the grip dry. 1. Discharge the grip to 40%-65% if it will not be used for 10 days or more. This can greatly extend the battery life. 2. If the grip is stored for an extended period and the battery is depleted, the grip will enter sleep mode.
DJI RS 4 Mini User Manual Appendix 5.1 Maintenance The gimbal is not waterproof. Make sure to protect it from dust and water during use. After use, it is recommended to wipe the gimbal with a soft dry cloth. DO NOT spray any cleaning liquids onto the gimbal.
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