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Zenmuse Z15-GH4 (HD)
User Manual
V1.0
July 15, 2014

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  • Page 1 Zenmuse Z15-GH4 (HD) User Manual V1.0 July 15, 2014...
  • Page 2: Warning & Disclaimer

    DJI parts i.e. motors, ESCs, propellers, etc.) or misuse, no liability shall be assumed nor accepted for any resulting damage or injury. By the act of use, setup or assembly, the user accepts all resulting liability. DJI assumes no liability for damage(s) or injuries incurred directly or indirectly from the use of this product.
  • Page 3: Product Profile

    ; TILT stick commands control is 0°/s. Its endpoint is the rotation velocity of the gimbal. the maximum velocity. Command —— Linearity Note*: Attitude stability means that the gimbal’s ROLL/TILT will not follow the aircraft’s ROLL/PITCH movement. ©2014 DJI. All Rights Reserved.
  • Page 4: In The Box

    Cable Clamp × 1 For cable management. Camera Mount Screw × 2 A standard tripod mounting screw. Lens Retaining Ring Screw × 1 For attaching the lens retaining ring to the gimbal. ©2014 DJI. All Rights Reserved.
  • Page 5: Dji. All Rights Reserved

    For connecting the GCU and the wireless video transmission module, and transmitting the AV signal. iOSD Mark II Cable × 1 For connecting the GCU and the DJI iOSD Mark II. Micro-USB Cable × 1 For adjusting parameters and upgrading firmware via a PC.
  • Page 6: Table Of Contents

    Camera Wiring Shutter Control Mounting a GH3 Camera onto the Z15-GH4 Video Signal Transmission A. AV wireless video transmission B. DJI iOSD Mark II and AV wireless video transmission C. DJI Lightbridge Air System GCU Wiring GCU Wiring GCU Ports...
  • Page 7: Gimbal Description

    Servo Drive Module 3 Camera Mount Position IMU Module Roll Camera Mount ± 40° Holes Lens Retainin g Ring Mount Hole Servo Drive Module 2 Camera LED Indicator Switch Camera Shutter HDMI- Module Control Cable ©2014 DJI. All Rights Reserved.
  • Page 8: Camera Setup

    The Creative Video and AFC settings are mandatory, while the other settings are recommended. Note that your output may contain undesired flashing images if the recommended settings are not followed. Mount Mounting the Lens Camera Retaining Ring Lens 1. Mount the lens onto the camera as shown above. ©2014 DJI. All Rights Reserved.
  • Page 9: Mounting The Camera

    3. Adjust the camera and tighten the top camera mounting screw. Then tighten the bottom camera mounting screw and the lens retaining ring screw. Mounting the Gimbal to the Landing Gear The following diagram shows the gimbal mounted on a DJI S800 EVO. S800 EVO Landing Gear Lens direction Aircraft nose direction ©2014 DJI.
  • Page 10 Zenmuse Z15-GH4 User Manual The following the diagram shows the gimbal mounted on a DJI S1000. You may also mount the gimbal onto different landing gear by referring to this diagram. S1000 Landing Gear Lens direction Aircraft nose direction 4. Mount the gimbal onto the landing gear with the mounting brackets. Tighten the screws and use thread lock.
  • Page 11: Camera Wiring And Shutter Control

    3. Toggle the HD/AV Switch to the AV position if using a normal wireless video TX module. Toggle the HD/AV Switch to the HD position if using a DJI HD wireless video TX module. (See Page 7 for the location of the...
  • Page 12: Mounting A Gh3 Camera Onto The Z15-Gh4

    2. Unplug the GH4 HDMI cable from the board. Then plug the specified HDMI cable for a GH3 camera into the board. Be aware of the HDMI cable connection. Ensure that the connector is used as shown below: Board HDMI cable for GH3 3. Re-install the HDMI cap and tighten the screws to finish. ©2014 DJI. All Rights Reserved.
  • Page 13: Video Signal Transmission

    Connect the wireless video transmission module to a power source, as the GCU cannot supply power. Make sure the power source provides a safe voltage for your own devices, according to the wireless video transmission module’s requirements. B. DJI iOSD Mark II and AV wireless video transmission Wireless Video Transmission Module...
  • Page 14: Dji Lightbridge Air System

    The HD video power cable is included with the Z15-GH4 gimbal. To transmit gimbal and aircraft signals, connect the RC receiver to the DJI Lightbridge ground system when connecting the GCU. Always connect the wireless video transmission module to the GCU before powering on.
  • Page 15: Gcu Wiring

    5. The IMU module is NOT waterproof or oil proof. RC Receiver 1. The diagram on the previous page shows example connections. The aircraft signal will transmit through the DJI Lightbridge ground system. After connecting to the Lightbridge, it is not necessary to connect with the RC receiver.
  • Page 16: Gcu Ports

    If you are using a PPM receiver, connect the receiver to the AUX3 port. The following table shows the corresponding relationship between the GCU and the S-Bus/PPM channels. S-Bus/PPM Channels GCU Channels S-Bus/PPM Channels GCU Channels ROLL SHUT TILT AUX1 AUX2 MODE AUX3 ©2014 DJI. All Rights Reserved.
  • Page 17: Working Mode/Aux2 Switch Setup

    AUX2 switch. The camera orientation is forward if AUX2 is disconnected. If AUX2 is connected to a Futaba S-Bus channel, it is then used as the input channel for S-Bus control. ©2014 DJI. All Rights Reserved.
  • Page 18: Assistant Software Installation And Usage

    1. Ensure the most recent drivers are installed correctly. This should have been done before using the A2 or WooKong-M software. 2. Download the appropriate Assistant installer from DJI.com. 3. Double click the Assistant installer and follow the steps to finish the installation.
  • Page 19: Flight Test

    If not, see Working Mode/AUX2 Switch Setup to correct your settings. If the gimbal does not match the diagram after initialization, please refer to the Troubleshooting section in Appendix. ©2014 DJI. All Rights Reserved.
  • Page 20: Appendix

    3-Position Switch GH4 -HD ROLL 3-Position Switch TILT 3-Position Switch 3-Position Switch MODE 2-Position Switch SHUT AUX1 3-Position Switch 2-Position Switch AUX2 AUX3 2-Position Switch Gimbal Control Gimbal Control Unit(GCU) Flight Control Flight Controller(DJI WooKong-M) ©2014 DJI. All Rights Reserved.
  • Page 21: 2-Pilot Solution

    RC Receiver B Transmitter B PPM Receiver RC Receiver (JR) 8 Channels RC Receiver (Futaba/Hitec) 8 Channels DJI WooKong-M Flight Controller S-BUS Receiver (Futaba) S-Bus Please refer to the GCU Wiring section for more details. ©2014 DJI. All Rights Reserved.
  • Page 22: Port Descriptions

    PPM Receiver 1. Connect to the wireless video transmission module, for transmitting AV or HD signals 2. Connect to DJI Lightbridge, for transmitting HD, gimbal and aircraft control signals XT60 Connect to the battery (or to GIMBAL if DJI S800 EVO is used)
  • Page 23: Troubleshooting

    LED is continuously (2) The camera is powered off. (2) Power on the camera. on, but no video is (3) In HD mode, the DJI (3) Change the DJI Lightbridge displayed. Lightbridge App video App video source to "HD source has been set to Gimbal".
  • Page 24: Specifications

    Wireless video transmission Non orientation-locked control supported FPV mode (Reset) Camera shutter control supported Built-in independent IMU module Wide range voltage input DJI gimbal special servos drive module supported S-Bus/PPM Receiver supported Peripheral Supported Camera Panasonic GH4/GH3 Supported Lens OLYMPUS M.ZUIKO DIGITAL ED 12mm f2.0...
  • Page 26 User manual is subject to change without prior notice. You may visit DJI offical website to obtain the latest version of user manual. http://www.dji.com/product/zenmuse-z15-gh4-hd/download...

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