dji ZENMUSE X4S User manual

ZENMUSE X4S
V1.2
2017.01
User Manual

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Read Before the First Flight
Legends
Warning Important Hints and Tips Reference
Using this manual
Read the following documents before using the ZENMUSE™ X4S.
1.Zenmuse X4S Quick Start Guide
2.Zenmuse X4S User Manual
We recommend reading the Zenmuse X4S Quick Start Guide, especially its Disclaimer and Safety
sections, to get familiar with all parts of the Zenmuse X4S. Refer to this Zenmuse X4S User Manual
for detailed information.
Getting more information
Visit the following webpage for more information about the Zenmuse X4S.
http://www.dji.com/zenmuse-x4s
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Contents
Read Before the First Flight 2
Legends 2
Using this manual 2
Getting more information 2
Contents 3
Product Prole 4
Introduction 4
In the Box 4
Overview 4
Installation 5
Read the information below before setting up your Zenmuse X4S 5
Supported Devices 5
Mounting the Zenmuse X4S to the aircraft 5
Mounting the Zenmuse X4S to the Inspire 2 5
Mechanical Range 6
Using the Remote Controller 6
DJI GO 4 App 7
Downloading 7
Launching the DJI GO 4 app 7
Camera Operation 8
Touch Interface 8
Basic Shooting 8
Taking Photos 8
Recording 9
Advanced Settings 9
Exposure Mode 9
Photo Styles 9
White Balance 10
List of Settings 10
Managing your Photos and Videos 11
Playback 11
Update Firmware 12
Method 1: Using the DJI Assistant 2 12
Method 2: Using the DJI GO 4 App 12
Appendix 12
Specications 12

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Product Prole
Introduction
Featuring a 1-inch CMOS sensor and large pixels measuring 2.4μm per pixel, the Zenmuse X4S
is capable of capturing 20 megapixel stills and capturing 11.6 stops of dynamic range. It can
record 4K/60 H.264 and 4K/30 H.265 videos at a 100Mbps bitrate. A variety of shooting modes are
available for a better shooting experience. 14 image Burst and AEB is available.
The Zenmuse X4S has an 8.8mm/F2.8-11 lens, which is compact with low distortion and a eld of
view of 84°.
When mounted on the INSPIRE™ 2, the 3-axis gimbal provides a stable platform for the camera to
get clear shots even during rapid maneuvering. The gimbal tilts the camera across a -130° to +40°
pitch angle and pans ± 320° in both directions. Live HD video from the camera is streamed to the
DJI GO™ 4 app.
In the Box
Check that all of the following items are in your package. If any item is missing, please contact DJI
or your local dealer.
Overview
Zenmuse X4S
Document
Quick Start Guide
Zenmuse X4S ×1
DJI Gimbal Connector2.0
Pan Motor
Tilt Motor
Lens
Camera
Roll Motor
Carrying Case ×1

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Installation
Read the information below before setting up your Zenmuse X4S
Supported Devices
The Zenmuse X4S can be attached to the following device, and will be compatible with other DJI
devices in the future.
DJI Inspire 2
Mounting the Zenmuse X4S to the aircraft
Mounting the Zenmuse X4S to the Inspire 2
Power off the aircraft before installation.
1. Remove the camera body cap from the Zenmuse X4S.
2. Press the gimbal and the camera release button on the Inspire 2. Rotate to remove the
Gimbal Cap from the Inspire 2.
3. Align the white dot on the gimbal with the red dot on the Inspire 2 and insert the gimbal.
4. Rotate the Gimbal Lock to the locked position (red dots aligned).
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Protect the Gimbal Connector 2.0 at all times.
Always ensure that the Gimbal Connector 2.0 on the Inspire 2 is in the right position when
mounting, otherwise the camera will not mount.
DO NOT detach the Zenmuse X4S when the aircraft is powered on.
Mechanical Range
The 3-axis gimbal provides an incredibly stable and mobile platform for the camera system to
capture completely smooth images and videos. The gimbal can tilt the camera up to 170 degrees,
pan 320 degrees and roll 20 degrees in either direction.
Take off from at, open ground and protect the gimbal at all times.
Using the Remote Controller
Press the Shutter Button to capture photos or the Record Button to record videos. Adjust the
camera's tilt using the left dial. Turn the right dial to adjust camera settings.
+40°
+20°
-20°
-130°
0°
Ground Level
+320°
-320°
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1. Left Dial
Scroll this dial to control tilt the gimbal. Scroll this dial while pressing C1 to control yaw the
gimbal; Scroll this dia while pressing C2 to control tilt of the FPV.
2. Record Button
Press once to start video recording. Press again to stop recording.
3. Shutter Button
Press to take a photo. If burst mode is selected, the set number of photos will be taken with one
press.
4. Intelligent Flight Pause Button
Press once to exit from TapFly™, ActiveTrack™ and Advanced modes.
5. Right Dial
Press once and then scroll to set camera settings. Re-active this function after10s‘ free of
operation.
6. C2 Button
Set in DJI GO 4 app.
7. C1 Button
Set in DJI GO 4 app.
DJI GO 4 App
Downloading
Search for “DJI GO 4” in the App Store, or download at www.dji.com.
Launching the DJI GO 4 app
1. Power on the remote controller and the aircraft.
2. Connect the remote controller and your mobile device via a USB cable.
3. Launch the DJI GO 4 app after connecting, and the live HD video stream will begin.

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1. Live HD Video
2. Current Camera Settings
3. Spot Metering/ Focus Switch
4. AF/MF
5. AE Lock
6. Shutter/Record Switch
7. MF Adjustment (in MF mode)
8. Shutter/Record
9. Gimbal Slider
10. Photography Congurations and
Parameter Settings
11. Playback
12. FPV(Tablets only)
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P-GPS
READY TO GO (GPS)
FPV
AE
AF/MF
ISO
SHUTTER
EV
WB
200 0.3 Auto
F
5.61/200 20:12
SD TIME
4KP30
74%
70%
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4.07V
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Camera Operation
Touch Interface
The touch interface can be used for capturing photos, recording videos and playback. Professional
photography congurations are also available.
Basic Shooting
Insert supported Micro SD card into the Inspire 2 to activate still capturing and video recording.
Refer to the Specications for detailed information of supported Micro SD cards.
Taking Photos
You can start capturing in the following two ways:
DJI GO 4 App: Tap the Shutter/Record Switch to select Shutter . Tap the button to take photos.
Remote Controller: Press the Shutter Button on the Remote Controller.
Single shooting is set by default. Choose from one of the shooting modes via the DJI GO 4 app.
Tap“ ”-> -> Photo
1. Multiple Mode
Take 3, 5, 7, 10, or 14 shots in a row.

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2. AEB (Auto Exposure Bracketing)
Take 3 or 5 bracketed frames with ±0.7EV steps for exposure compensation.
3. Timed Shot
Take photos in 2, 3, 5, 7, 10, 15, 20, 30 or 60 second intervals.
Recording
You can start recording in the following two ways:
DJI GO 4 App: Tap Shutter/Record Switch button to activate video recording mode , and then
tap the button . Tap once to start recording video, then tap again to stop recording. The recording
time length will be displayed below the Shutter/Record button.
Remote Controller: You can also press the Video Recording Button on the remote controller, which
has the same function.
Advanced Settings
Exposure Mode
Tap , to choose from the exposure modes, including: Auto, Aperture Priority(A), Shutter Priority(S)
M(Manual Exposure). By setting different EV values, a variety of exposure can be achieved in
AUTO, S and A mode. ISO values can be set in all modes. When the aircraft is in P/S/A mode, you
can choose to set the ISO automatically or manually.
1. Auto
The shutter speed and aperture are set automatically to obtain the correct exposure.
2. S(Shutter Priority)
Tap -> -> S. Set your desired shutter speed, while the camera chooses the aperture
automatically. This mode is ideal for freezing action, creating motion blur or low-light shots.
3. A(Aperture Priority)
Tap -> -> A. Set your required aperture, while the camera chooses the shutter speed
automatically. This mode provides a wider depth of field and can be used to blur out
backgrounds.
4. M(Manual Exposure)
In manual mode, set aperture, shutter speed and ISO based on actual needs.
Photo Styles
Select different styles to capture photos with different sharpnesses, contrast levels and saturation.
Tap“ ”-> ->Style.
1. Standard: A general-purpose style for most scenes.
2. Landscape: The camera will focus on as much of the scene as possible using a large depth of
eld.
3. Soft: Suitable for scenes with natural or soft colors.
4. Custom: Sharpness, contrast and saturation can be set separately.
Sharpness: The photos will be softer with lower values and clearer with higher values.
Contrast: Increasing the value will make images more dramatic.
Saturation: Colors will lighten at lower values and darken at higher values.

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White Balance
White balance (WB) is the process of removing unrealistic color casts. Correcting white balance
can help avoid the color casts, thereby improving photos under a wider range of lighting conditions.
White balance can be either set into a xed value or a dynamic value automatically. Tap“ ”->
->Whit Balance.
1. Auto (AWB)
The camera adjusts the white balance automatically.
2. Sunny / Cloudy / Incandescent / Neon
Choose one of these modes if natural-looking colors cannot be achieved through photo styles.
3. Custom
Set a value to compensate for a specic light source.
List of Settings
Photo
Still Photography Modes Single Shot, Multiple(3/5/7/10/14frames), AEB(3/5bracketed frames at
0.7EV bias), Timed Shot(2/3/5/7/10/15/20/30/60s)
Image Size 3:2, 4:3, 16:9
Image Format DNG,JPEG,DNG+JEPG
White Balance Auto(AWB), Sunny, Cloudy, Incandescent, Neon,
Custom(2000K~10000K)
Style Standard, Landscape, Soft, Custom (Sharpness/Contrast/ Saturation)
Color Ordinary, TrueColor, D-Cinelike, D-Log, Film Looks.
Video
Video Recording Modes
H.264
C4K: 4096×2160 23.976/24/25/29.97/47.95/50/59.94p @100Mbps
4K: 3840×2160 23.976/24/25/29.97/47.95/50/59.94p @100Mbps
2.7K: 2720×1530 23.976/24/25/29.97p @80Mbps
47.95/50/59.94p @100Mbps
FHD: 1920×1080 23.976/24/25/29.97p @60Mbps
47.95/50/59.94p @80Mbps 119.88p @100Mbps
H.265
C4K: 4096×2160 23.976/24/25/29.97p @100Mbps
4K: 3840×2160 23.976/24/25/29.97p @100Mbps
2.7K: 2720×1530 23.976/24/25/29.97p @65Mbps
47.95/50/59.94p @80Mbps
FHD: 1920×1080 23.976/24/25/29.97p @50Mbps
47.95/50/59.94p @65Mbps 119.88p @100Mbps
Video Format MP4/ MOV (H.264/ H.265)
NTSC/PAL PAL, NTSC
White Balance Auto(AWB), Sunny, Cloudy, Incandescent, Neon,
Custom(2000K~10000K)
Style Standard, Landscape, Soft, Custom (Sharpness/Contrast/ Saturation)

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Specications
Center Point None, Circle, Cross, Narrow Cross, Square (No Center Point), Square
(w.Center Point), Bracket(No Center Point), Bracket (w. Center Point)
Anti-Flicker Auto, 50Hz,60Hz
Grid None, Grid Lines, Grid+Diagonals
File Index Mode Reset, Continuous
Smart Arm LEDs Off, Front LEDs Auto Turn Off, Turn off Back LEDs, Turn off Arm LEDs
Other
Histogram, Video Caption, Over Exposure Warning, AF Focus Assistant,
MF Focus Assistant, Lens Prole, Calibration*, Reset Camera Settings,
Format SD Card
* Manual lens calibration is required when used for the rst time. Incorrect calibration will result in an inability to
focus to innite. Calibrate camera in the camera setting page in the DJI GO app.
Managing your Photos and Videos
Playback
You can playback your videos and photos in the following ways:
DJI GO 4 App: Tap the playback button in the DJI GO 4 app to review photos and videos that
you have captured. Press the same button again to return to capture images.
Photos and videos are saved in the Micro SD card.

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Update Firmware
The rmware of the Zenmuse X4S should be updated together with the Inspire 2. Using an Inspire 2
with the Zenmuse X4S mounted as an example.
Method 1: Using the DJI Assistant™ 2
1. Power on the Intelligent Flight Battery, and toggle the USB Mode Switch down.
2. Connect the Inspire 2 and the PC via the USB cable (with double A ports).
3. Launch DJI Assistant 2 and login with a DJI account.
4. Click Inspire 2 and the rmware update button.
5. Select the rmware version required.
6. DJI Assistant 2 will download and upgrade the rmware automatically.
7. Restart the aircraft after the rmware upgrade is complete.
Method 2: Using the DJI GO 4 App
1. Power on the Intelligent Flight Battery, and toggle the USB Mode Switch up.
2. Connect the aircraft and your mobile device via an appropriate USB cable.
3. Follow the on-screen instructions in the DJI GO 4 app to upgrade. Connect to the Internet when
downloading rmware.
4. Restart the aircraft after the rmware upgrade is complete.
During update, the aircraft will beep steadily. Then the beep will alternate between a
longer beep and a quick double beep once the update is complete. Restart the aircraft
after the rmware update is complete.
If the warning sound turns into a long beep, retry the update.
The battery level should be above 30% for the rmware update process.
When using the DJI GO 4 app to update, you may disconnect the aircraft and the mobile
device once the update is more than 30% completed. No Internet connection is required.
Appendix
Specications
General
Name Zenmuse X4S
Dimensions 125 mm (W) × 100 mm (H) × 80 mm (D)
Weight Approx. 253 g
Operating Temperature Range -4° to 104℉ (-20° to 40℃)
Storage Temperature -4° to 140°F (-20° to 60°C)
Camera
Lens F/2.8-11, 8.8mm(35mm format equivalent: 24mm)

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Sensors 1 inch CMOS Sensor
Effective Pixels 20MP
Image Size 3:2, 4:3, 16:9
ISO Range Photo:100-25600
Video:100-6400
Shutter Speed Mechanical Shutter Speed: 8 – 1/2000 s
Electric Shutter Speed:1/2000 s -1/8000 s
FOV 84°
Still Photography Modes Single Shot, Multiple(3/5/7/10/14frames), AEB(3/5bracketed
frames at 0.7EV bias), Timed Shot(2/3/5/7/10/15/20/30/60s)
Video Recording Modes
H.264
C4K: 4096×2160 23.976/24/25/29.97/47.95/50/59.94p @100Mbps
4K: 3840×2160 23.976/24/25/29.97/47.95/50/59.94p @100Mbps
2.7K: 2720×1530 23.976/24/25/29.97p @80Mbps
47.95/50/59.94p @100Mbps
FHD: 1920×1080 23.976/24/25/29.97p @60Mbps
47.95/50/59.94p @80Mbps 119.88p @100Mbps
H.265
C4K: 4096×2160 23.976/24/25/29.97p @100Mbps
4K: 3840×2160 23.976/24/25/29.97p @100Mbps
2.7K: 2720×1530 23.976/24/25/29.97p @65Mbps
47.95/50/59.94p @80Mbps
FHD: 1920×1080 23.976/24/25/29.97p @50Mbps
47.95/50/59.94p @65Mbps 119.88p @100Mbps
Max. Bitrate 100 Mpbs
Image Format DNG, JPEG, DNG+JEPG
Video Format MP4/ MOV (H.264/ H.265)
Supported Micro SD
Cards(Insert into the aircraft)
Sandisk Extreme 32GB UHS-3 MICROSDHC
Sandisk Extreme 64GB UHS-3 MICROSDXC
Panasonic 32GB UHS-3 MicroSDHC
Panasonic 64GB UHS-3 MicroSDXC
Samsung PRO 32GB UHS-3 MicroSDHC
Samsung PRO 64GB UHS-3 MicroSDXC
Samsung PRO 128GB UHS-3 MicroSDXC
Gimbal
Angular Vibration Range ±0.01°
Mount Detachable
Controllable Range Tilt: -130° to +40°;Pan: ±320° ;Roll: ±20°
Max Controllable Speed Tilt: 180° / s;Pan: 270° / s;Roll: 180° / s
Zenmuse X4S does not support le storage. Please save your photos and videos in the Micro SD
card inserted in the aircraft.

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