dji Focus User manual

DJI FOCUS
Wireless Lens Control System
User Manual
V1.0 2015.09

Disclaimers and Warnings
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content created while using this product, and for any consequences thereof. You agree to use this
product only for purposes that are proper and in accordance with local regulations, terms and any
applicable policies and guidelines.
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incurred directly or indirectly from the use of this product.
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Using this Manual
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Content
Disclaimers and Warnings.................................................................................................................2
Using this Manual .............................................................................................................................3
Legend.......................................................................................................................................3
In the Box ..........................................................................................................................................5
Introduction ......................................................................................................................................6
Controller ..................................................................................................................................6
Motor ........................................................................................................................................8
Installation.........................................................................................................................................8
Mounting Antenna....................................................................................................................8
Mounting Follow Focus Ring .....................................................................................................9
Mounting the Motor ...............................................................................................................10
Binding ....................................................................................................................................11
System Status LED Information ...............................................................................................12
Settings............................................................................................................................................13
Calibrate ..................................................................................................................................13
Menu.......................................................................................................................................14
Quick Focus Settings ...............................................................................................................15
Locking Buttons.......................................................................................................................15
Using with Zenmuse X5...................................................................................................................16
Connection..............................................................................................................................16
Settings....................................................................................................................................17
Upgrade...........................................................................................................................................17
Install DJI PC/MAC Assistant....................................................................................................17
Upgrade...................................................................................................................................18
Specifications ..................................................................................................................................19

In the Box
Check to ensure that all of the following items are included in the package. If any items are missing,
contact DJI or your local dealer.
Controller X 1
Modular hand-held control unit, for controlling
Motor.
Motor X 1
For controlling lens.
Power Cable X 2
For connecting the motor to an external power
supply.
Signal Cable X 1
Connecting the controller and motor for cable
mode or upgrade.
Marker Ring X 3
For motor control knob.
Lens Ring X 1
For mounting on the lens.
Number of teeth: 105，Module: 0.8，Inner
diameter: 60mm
Lens Ring X 1
Number of teeth: 105，Module: 0.8，Inner
diameter: 80 mm
Lens Ring X 1
Number of teeth: 105，Module: 0.8，Inner
diameter: 70 mm
Lens Ring X 1
Number of teeth: 105，Module: 0.8，Inner
diameter: 90 mm
Strap X 1
For carrying the controller around the neck or
over a shoulder between takes.

Introduction
The DJI Focus is a professional Wireless Lens Control System, consist with a controller and motor.
The controller is the modular hand-held control unit, with ergonomic design and a simple, intuitive
interface for controller the motor. The motor is virtually silent at less than 25 dB(when motor speed
is at 96 rpm), its maximum speed can up to 192 rpm, and the maximum torque can reach at 0.35Nm.
The DJI Focus is able to work on wireless mode and cable mode, the max transmission distance is
100 m.
Controller
1. Antenna
The operating frequency is 2.4 GHz.
2. Power Button
Press the power button and hold it for 2 seconds to turn on/off the controller.
3. Data Port
To communicate with the motor by connecting the data ports on the controller and motor, and

also can be used to upgrade.
4. Marker Ring
For marking scale values, it can be exchanged easily.
5. Control Knob
For controlling motor by turning the control knob.
6. Micro USB Port
For charging or upgrading the controller via a micro USB cable.
7. Menu Button
Including an OK button and four direction buttons.
8. Quick Focus Buttons
A, B, C, D buttons are separately represent a corresponding focus value, you may pre-set the focus
and quickly switch to your desired focus by pressing the button.
9. OLED Screen
Displays the communication status, battery level and menu.
10. Damping Control Knob
The damping of the control knob can be adjusted by this knob.
11. System Status LED
Indicates the system status.
12. Reserved Plate Mount
Reserved.
13. 14 Mechanical Limits
Control knob limits allow you to use a portion of the knob rotation to control the corresponding
portion of lens scale.
15. LED
For LED scale illumination.
16. Strap mounting Hole
For mounting the Strap.
17. Bind Button
For binding with the motor or enabling force upgrade.
18. Screw

To remove the cover of the controller by loosen this screw, so that you can replace the battery.
Motor
1. Gear Screw
For secure the gear, the gear can be mounted on both sides of the motor.
2. Gear
For controlling the lens.
3. Quick-released Mount
For mounting the motor on the camera. The mounting place can be adjusted by sliding the mount
upward or downward.
4. Power/Data Port
The two ports are the same. Connect the motor to an external power supply through one port. If
you are willing to enable cable mode, connect another port to the controller.
5. Bind Button
For binding with the controller.
6. System Status LED
Indicates the system status.
Installation
Mounting Antenna
Tighten the antenna to the mounting position on the controller.

Mounting the Strap
Pull down the switch and attach the strap to the mounting place on the bottom of controller, then
release the switch. The fastener is designed to enable the controller to rotate freely. Ensure the
fastener is secure.
Mounting Lens Ring
DJI Focus provides four different types of lens ring, please choose the proper ring according to your
camera lens.
Insert the ring to the lens and tighten the screw. Be sure the ring and the lens make good contact.
If your camera comes with lens ring, please skip this step.

Mounting the Motor
The following steps show how to mount the motor to camera support rods. The motor comes with
rod clamp with two inner diameters.
1. Loosen the knob on the quick-release mount and attach the motor to the rod, and adjust the
quick-released mount on the motor so that the gear can make full contact with the lens.
2. Press the gear firmly against the lens and tighten the knob. Ensure the motor gear and the lens
ring make good contact.
3. Connect the power port on the motor to an external power supply by using the provided power
cable. For example, if you are using the camera mounted on the Ronin-M, connect the motor to
the P-TAP accessories power port on the Ronin-M.