User Manual v1.0 2022.
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Using this Manual Legend Important Hints and Tips Reference Before You Begin The following documents have been produced to help you safely operate and make full use of your DJITM RS 3. DJI RS 3 Quick Start Guide DJI RS 3 User Manual DJI RS 3 Safety Guidelines Read the entire quick start guide and user manual and watch the informational and tutorial videos on 2s official website (https://www.dji.com/rs-3).
Contents Using this Manual Legend 3 Before You Begin 3 Download the Ronin App and Watch the Tutorial Videos 3 Introduction 5 DJI RS 3 Diagram 6 Using For The First Time 7 Charging the Battery 7 Attaching the Extended Grip/Tripod 7 Activation 8 Firmware Update 8 Mounting the Camera 9 Balancing 12 Briefcase Mode 15 Auto Tune 15 Operations 4 3 16 Button and Port Functions 16 Touchscreen 18 Ronin App Settings 22 BG21 Grip and Built-In Battery 33 Operation Modes 36 Maint
Introduction DJI RS 3 is a professional single-handed 3-axis gimbal specifically designed for mirrorless cameras. It is compatible with a wide range of mainstream cameras using a 24-70 mm F2.8 lens and supports a tested payload of up to 3 kg. DJI RS 3 boasts enhanced gimbal performance thanks to the 3rd-Gen RS Stabilization Algorithm. With the brand-new automated axis locks, DJI RS 3 enables faster and more convenient installation, balancing, and storage. With a 1.
DJI RS 3 Diagram 14 13 1 15 16 17 25 2 3 4 12 11 10 9 8 7 24 18 19 23 5 20 22 21 6 1. Upper/Lower Quick-Release Plate 15. RSS Camera Control Port (USB-C) 2. 1.8-inch OLED Full-Color Touchscreen 16. Focus Motor Port (USB-C) 3. Joystick 4. Camera Control Button 18. Front Dial 5. BG21 Grip (Built-in battery with 1/4"20 screw hole) 6. Extended Grip/Tripod 7. M Button 8. Power Button 9. Gimbal Mode Switch 10. NATO Ports 11. Pan Lock 12. Pan Motor 13. Tilt Lock 14.
Using For The First Time Charging the Battery 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 PD protocol (max. 18 W). During charging, the battery level indicators indicate the battery level. The battery level indicators turn off when fully charged. Press the battery level button to check the battery level. High Low Attaching the Extended Grip/Tripod 1.
DJI RS 3 User Manual Activation Activation is required for DJI RS 3 through the Ronin app. Follow the steps below to activate RS 3: 1. Press and hold the power button to power on RS 3, and select the language on the touchscreen. 2. Scan the QR code on the screen to download the Ronin app. If the activation step is skipped, the gimbal will unlock automatically and prompt on-screen instructions. 3. Enable Bluetooth on the mobile phone. Launch the Ronin app and log in with a DJI account.
DJI RS 3 User Manual Mounting the Camera Supported Cameras and Lenses DJI RS 3 has been rigorously tested to support a payload of 3 kg. Make sure the combined weight of the camera, lens, and other accessories are within 3 kg. Refer to the official DJI website (https://www. dji.com/support/compatibility) for the most updated Ronin Series Compatibility List. Mounting a Camera Make sure to prepare the camera before mounting it to DJI RS 3.
DJI RS 3 User Manual 2. Attach the Lower Quick-Release Plate and Lens-Fastening Support Toggle the lever on the lower quick-release plate to the unlocked position , then insert the camera and toggle the lever to the locked position after it is engaged. Attach the lens-fastening support to the lower quick-release plate . It is recommended to use the lens-fastening support when using a long or heavy lens, and always use the lens-fastening support before enabling SuperSmooth mode.
DJI RS 3 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. Safety Lock 4. Connecting a Camera DJI RS 3 supports wireless camera connection using Bluetooth, camera control is available without a cable connection. Swipe down from the top of the touchscreen on the Home screen to enter the Control Center.
DJI RS 3 User Manual Balancing To obtain the best performance from DJI RS 3, proper balancing is essential. Proper balance is critical for shots with DJI RS 3 where fast motion or acceleration is required and also offers longer battery runtimes. There are three axes that need to be properly balanced before powering on DJI RS 3 and setting up the software. Before Balancing 1.
DJI RS 3 User Manual 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 . b. Check to make sure the camera is not front or back-heavy. If front-heavy, move the camera backward by turning the knob . 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.
DJI RS 3 User Manual 4. Balancing the Pan Axis a. Unlock the pan axis . Toggle the lever on the pan arm to the unlocked position . b. While holding the grip, tilt DJI RS 3 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 . If the camera lens rotates to the right, push the pan axis to the left . d. Toggle the lever on the pan arm to the locked position.
DJI RS 3 User Manual Briefcase Mode The briefcase handle helps to switch to briefcase mode after balancing. The angle of the briefcase handle can be adjusted using the knob. The built-in cold shoe mount and 1/4"-20 mounting hole can connect to external monitors for shooting assistance, making low-angle camera movements more intuitive. 2 4 1 3 5 Auto Tune Auto tune provides the proper stiffness for the motor according to the payload to obtain the optimum gimbal performance.
Operations Button and Port Functions Power Button Press and hold to power on or off. Press once or twice to enter or exit sleep mode. Gimbal Mode Switch Toggle to switch gimbal mode from PF, PTF, and FPV. Camera Control Button After connecting the camera, press halfway for autofocus. Press once to start or stop recording. Press and hold to take a photo. Check the Ronin Series Compatibility list for detailed information on supported camera features.
DJI RS 3 User Manual Front Dial Turn to control cable-driven focus/zoom by default, the settings can be changed via the touchscreen. Check the Ronin Series Compatibility list for detailed information on supported features. Battery Level Button Press once to check battery level. RSS Camera Control Port: For connecting the camera. Focus Motor Port: For connecting the focus motor. Ronin Image Transmission Port: For connecting the DJI Ronin Image Transmission System.
DJI RS 3 User Manual Touchscreen Home 20% 3D Roll 20% Fast Camera Status: indicates a camera control cable or Bluetooth is connected. Battery Level: displays the current battery level of the gimbal. Icon indicates the battery is charged with a normal charger. Icon indicates the battery is charged with a quick charger. Auto Tune Use auto tune after balancing. The stiffness value is determined by the payload of the gimbal. Use Auto Tune to obtain the stiffness value automatically after balancing.
DJI RS 3 User Manual PTF: pan and tilt follow, where both the pan and tilt axes follow the movement of the grip. Suitable for scenarios when moving up and down or on a slant. FPV: pan, tilt, and roll follow, where all three axes follow the movement of the grip. Suitable for scenarios when rotating the camera or shooting from a low angle. In FPV mode, select from 3D Roll 360, Portrait, and Custom mode. 3D Roll 360: enables footage to be shot while rotating the camera 360°.
DJI RS 3 User Manual Slide Up: Gimbal Settings Screen Joystick Speed Joystick Smoothness Slow Slow Dial Function Dial Speed 50 Slide up from the bottom of the screen to enter the gimbal settings screen. Joystick Speed: allows users to control the speed of the joystick for the gimbal. Users can select from fast, medium, slow, and custom. Tap the icon on the top-right of the touchscreen to customize the speed. The larger the value, the faster the joystick speed.
DJI RS 3 User Manual Slide Down-Control Center Screen Slide down from the top of the screen to enter the control center screen. Screen Lock Tap the screen lock to lock the touchscreen to avoid unexpected operation. Slide up to unlock the touchscreen after enabling screen lock. Bluetooth Tap the icon to connect the camera via Bluetooth. Tap Connect to pair the Bluetooth of the gimbal and camera. The icon turns blue after connecting successfully. The gimbal can only connect to one camera at a time.
DJI RS 3 User Manual Ronin App Settings The Ronin App contains the features of the touchscreen as well as more features of the gimbal and the DJI Ronin Image Transmission System. The screenshots below are based on the iOS version of the app. Top Bar Sleep/Wake: tap to enter or exit sleep mode. Follow Mode: display the current follow mode. Battery Level: displays the battery level of the gimbal. About Settings: view your account, language, and the quick start guide.
DJI RS 3 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 3 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 3 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 (Bluetooth connection is not supported). Overlap: determines the overlap ratio of every photo when generating a panorama.
DJI RS 3 User Manual Timelapse In Timelapse, DJI RS 3 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 3 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 3 to alter the camera orientation and adjust the framing.
DJI RS 3 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 3 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, and capture photos. 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 9.0 or higher, and Ronin app v1.4.
DJI RS 3 User Manual Focus Control Drag the white dot to control the focus after mounting the DJI RS focus motor. 0-100 indicates the A and B endpoints of the focus motor. Tap the record button to start/stop recording. Tap the Virtual Joystick icon to control the gimbal movements. Balance Adjustment Watch the tutorial videos on this page. © 2022 DJI All Rights Reserved.
DJI RS 3 User Manual Motor Parameters There are Basic and Advanced menus. Stiffness can be displayed and adjusted in the Basic menu. In addition, Strength can be adjusted in the Advanced menu (do not adjust if not necessary). Tap Auto Tune and DJI RS 3 automatically calculates the result based on the weight of the gimbal setup. After auto tune, you can see detailed motor diagnostics at the bottom of the screen. If the gimbal is properly balanced, the power value of the motors should be in the range of ±5.
DJI RS 3 User Manual User Profile Gimbal mode, follow speed, deadband, push mode and joystick control can be set in this page. Deadband determines how much movement the gimbal tolerates prior to translating the pan, tilt, and roll movement of the camera. Control Settings Channels The channel indicator provides feedback when configuring remote operation. Pan, tilt, and roll channels can be reassigned and each axis can also be inverted. Normal means the direction of movement is the same as the joystick.
DJI RS 3 User Manual Status Settings Use more features such as Motor Pause, Silent Mode, System Calibration, Horizontal Calibration, and Restore Gimbal Setup. Checklist Displays the connection status of the Bluetooth and camera. When the gimbal status is abnormal, the status information is displayed here. Image Transmission With the DJI Ronin Image Transmission System mounted, tap Connect to RavenEye on the home screen of the Ronin app to use the image transmission feature.
BG21 Grip and Built-In Battery The BG21 grip is for handheld use. The built-in battery within the grip has a capacity of 3000 mAh and the maximum runtime is 12 hours. Safety Guidelines The following terms are used throughout the product literature to indicate various levels of potential harm when operating this product: Procedures, which if not properly followed, create the probability of property damage, collateral damage, and serious injury OR create a high probability of superficial injury.
DJI RS 3 User Manual environments above 50° C (122° F) can lead to a fire or explosion. Use of grip below -10° C (14° F) can lead to permanent damage. 7. DO NOT use the grip in strong electrostatic or electromagnetic environments. Otherwise, the battery control board may malfunction. 8. DO NOT disassemble or pierce the grip in any way or the battery may leak, ignite, or explode. 9. DO NOT drop or strike batteries. DO NOT place heavy objects on the grip. 10. Electrolytes in the battery are highly corrosive.
DJI RS 3 User Manual Grip Use 1. Make sure the grip is fully charged before use. 2. If a low-battery warning appears, charge the grip as soon as possible. Grip Charging 1. The grip is designed to stop charging when it is full. It is good practice, however, to monitor the charging progress and disconnect the grip when fully charged. Grip Storage 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.
Operation Modes There are four operation modes for the DJI RS 3: Upright, Underslung, Flashlight, and Briefcase. Flashlight Mode Upright Mode Underslung Mode Briefcase Mode Maintenance DJI RS 3 is not waterproof. Make sure to protect it from dust and water during use. After use, it is recommended to wipe DJI RS 3 with a soft dry cloth. DO NOT spray any cleaning liquids onto DJI RS 3. 36 © 2022 DJI All Rights Reserved.
Specifications Peripheral Working Performance Mechanical & Electrical Properties Accessory Port NATO Ports 1/4"-20 Mounting Hole Cold Shoe Ronin Image Transmission Port (USB-C) RSS Camera Control Port (USB-C) Focus Motor Port (USB-C) Battery Model: BHX711-3000-7.2V Type: 2S Capacity: 3000 mAh Energy: 21 Wh Max.
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