dji RS 3 Gimbal User Guide
- June 8, 2024
- DJi
Table of Contents
DJI RS 3 Quick Start Guide
Introduction
DJI RS 3 is a professional single-handed 3-axis gimbal specifically designed for DSLR and mirrorless cameras. Users can calibrate the gimbal and set parameters on the screen and use the onboard buttons to control the gimbal and switch profiles and working modes. When used with the provided camera control cables, DJI RS 3 can also control the camera focus, shutter, and recording. The grip has a built-in battery. After connecting to the Ronin app, it is easy to control gimbal movement and parameter settings with intelligent functions.
1. Touchscreen
2. Joystick
3. Grip (Built-in battery with 1/4”-20 screw hole)
4. Camera Control Button
5. M Button
6. Power Button
7. Gimbal Mode Switch
8. Ronin Series Accessories (RSA)/NATO Ports| 9. RSS Camera Control Port
10. Focus Motor Port
11. Image Transmission/Focus Motor Port
12. Front Dial
13. Trigger
14. Charging Port
15. Battery Level Button
16. Battery Level Indicators
17. Grip Lever/Safety Button
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Getting Started
A. Downloading the DJI Ronin App
B. Charging the gimbal via the USB-C port on the grip.
C. Attaching the Tripod.
D. Attaching the Grip
E. Power On
Press and hold on the power button to power on the gimbal.
Mounting the camera
Mount the camera onto the gimbal.
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Attach the Upper Quick-Release Plate.
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Attach the Lower Quick-Release Plate and lens support.
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Attach the camera to the gimbal.
Balancing
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Balancing the vertical tilt
a. Unlock the tilt axis, and loosen the mounting plate knob.
b. Rotate the tilt axis so that the camera lens is pointing upward. Check to make sure the camera is not top or bottom-heavy. If top-heavy, move the camera backward. If
bottom-heavy, move the camera forward.
c. Tighten the knob. The vertical tilt is balanced until the camera is steady while pointing upward. -
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 positon. The Tilt axis is balanced if the camera is steady while tilting up or down for 45 degrees.
d. Lock the tilt axis. -
Balancing the roll axis
a. Unlock the roll axis. Toggle the lever on the roll arm to the unlocked positon.
b. Check the direction in which the roll motor swings. If the camera rotates to the left, move the camera to the right. If the camera rotates to the right, move the camera to the left.
c. Toggle the lever on the roll arm to the locked positon. The roll axis is balanced if the camera is steady.
d. Lock the roll axis. -
Balancing the pan axis
a. Unlock the pan axis. Toggle the lever on the pan arm to the unlocked positon.
b. Hold the grip, tilt the camera forward, and adjust the pan arm to parallel to you. 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.
c. Toggle the lever on the pan arm to the locked positon. The pan axis is balanced if the camera is steady when rotating the pan while lifting the grip.
Operation
Touch Screen
After installation, activation, and balancing, RS 3 must be auto-tuned before
it can be used.
Home: tap gimbal calibration to start auto tune, and check the balance status,
select follow mode and follow speed by tapping the icons.
Slide to the right to select shooting modes, slide to the left to set system
settings, and slide up to enter joystick and front wheel settings page, slide
down to view the image transmission.
Button Feature
Power Button: press and hold the power button to turn on or off. Tap or press
twice on the power button to enter or exit sleep mode.
Battery Level Button: press once to check battery level.
Trigger: press once to start ActiveTrack. press and hold the trigger to enter
Lock mode. Press twice to recenter the gimbal. Press three times to turn the
gimbal 180° so that the camera faces you.
M Button: tap to select a user profile. Press and hold to enter Sport mode.
Press and hold while press twice on the trigger to stay in Sport mode. Press
twice to enter portrait mode. Press three times to enter Roll 360. Press and
hold the M button which holding on the trigger to begin auto tune.
Camera Control Button: after connecting the camera control port and camera,
press halfway for autofocus, as you would the shutter button on a camera.
Press to start or stop recording.
Press and hold to take a photo.
Joystick: push the joystick up or down to control the movement of the tilt
axis, and push it left or right to control the movement of the pan axis. Go to
the Joystick page of the Ronin app to adjust the parameters for the pan, tilt,
and roll axes.
Front Wheel: turn the wheel to control focus.
Gimbal Mode Switch: Toggle the switch to switch the gimbal mode from PTF, PF,
and FPV.
Ronin App
Use the Ronin app for more features, such as gimbal and camera settings, force
mobile.
Firmware Update
Download the DJI Pro Assistant for Ronin software from DJI website, and then follow the steps below to update the firmware if there is new firmware available.
- Connect the RS 3 and the computer via USB-C cable.
- Launch the DJI Pro Assistant for Ronin, select update and wait for the process.
- Reboot the RS 3.
Specifications
| Model | P11C |
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| Battery | Model: BHX711-3000-7.2 |
Type: 18650 2S
Capacity: 3000mAh
Energy: 21.6Wh
Voltage: 12 V-17.6 V
Operating Current| Static Current: 0.2 A
USB Input| 5V/2A,9V/2A,12V/1.5A
Bluetooth Operating Frequency| 2.4000 GHz -2.4835 GHz
Bluetooth Transmitter Power| <8 dBm (EIRP)
Operating Temperature| -20°C to 45°C
Compliance Information
FCC Compliance Notice
Supplier’s Declaration of Conformity
Product name: DJI RS 3
Model Number: P11C
Responsible Party: DJI Technology, Inc.
Responsible Party Address: 201 S. Victory Blvd., Burbank, CA 91502
Website: www.dji.com
We, DJI Technology, Inc., being the responsible party, declares that the above
mentioned model was tested to demonstrate complying with all applicable FCC
rules and regulations.
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to
the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful
interference, and (2) This device must accept any interference received,
including interference that may cause undesired operation. Any changes or
modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance
could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class
B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are
designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a
residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio
frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the
instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However,
there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular
installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or
television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and
on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more
of the following measures:
- Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
- Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
- Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
- Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
ISED Compliance Notice
This device contains licence-exempt transmitter(s)/receiver(s) that comply
with Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada’s licence-exempt
RSS(s). Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1)This device
may not cause interference.(2)This device must accept any interference,
including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.
This equipment complies with ISED radiation exposure limits set forth for an
uncontrolled environment. End user must follow the specific operating
instructions for satisfying RF exposure compliance. This transmitter must not
be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or
transmitter.The portable device is designed to meet the requirements for
exposure to radio waves established by the ISED.
Compliance Statement: SZ DJI Osmo Technology Co., Ltd. hereby declares that
this device(DJI RS 3) is in compliance with the essential requirements and
other relevant provisions of Radio Equipment Regulations 2017.
A copy of the GB Declaration of Conformity is available online at
www.dji.com/eurocompliance
Environmentally friendly disposal
Old electrical appliances must not be disposed of together with the residual
waste, but have to be disposed of separately. The disposal at the communal
collecting point via private persons is for free. The owner of old appliances
is responsible to bring the appliances to these collecting points or to
similar collection points. With this little personal effort, you contribute to
recycle valuable raw materials and the treatment of toxic substances.
References
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