dji Osmo Mobile 6 Gimbal Stabilizer User Manual

: June 12, 2024
: DJi

Table of Contents

dji Osmo Mobile 6 Gimbal Stabilizer
Product Information
Product Usage Instructions
Using this Manual
Introduction
Getting Started
Using Osmo Mobile 6
- On-board Features
DJI Mimo App
Firmware Update
Specifications
References
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Product Information

The product being described in the user manual is the DJI Osmo Mobile 6. It is a mobile phone gimbal designed for stabilizing and enhancing the quality of videos captured using smartphones. The user manual provides instructions on how to use the Osmo Mobile 6 and its various features. It also includes information on safety guidelines, quick start guide, and downloading the DJI Mimo app.

Product Usage Instructions

Before Use: Before using the DJI Osmo Mobile 6, it is recommended to read the Safety Guidelines, Quick Start Guide, and User Manual provided.
Downloading the DJI Mimo App: To enhance the usage of the Osmo Mobile 6, it is advised to download the DJI Mimo app. The app can be downloaded by scanning the provided QR code or visiting the official DJI website.
Getting Started: To begin using the Osmo Mobile 6, unfold the gimbal, and it will power on automatically.
Charging: The user manual does not provide specific instructions for charging the Osmo Mobile 6. For detailed charging instructions, please refer to the Safety Guidelines or Quick Start Guide.
Attaching the Phone: Follow these steps to attach your mobile phone to the Osmo Mobile 6:
Attach the magnetic phone clamp in the center of the phone. Make sure the camera mark on the clamp points towards the camera of the phone.
Align the marks on the phone clamp and the phone clamp mounting plate.
Attach the mobile phone to the Osmo Mobile 6. The gimbal will stabilize once the gimbal mode indicator lights up on the status panel.
Using Osmo Mobile 6: The user manual provides information on various on-board features of the Osmo Mobile 6, including the status panel, pan motor, side wheel, joystick, and switch button. Refer to the manual for detailed usage instructions for each feature.
Connecting to the DJI Mimo App: To connect the Osmo Mobile 6 to the DJI Mimo app, follow the instructions provided in the user manual.
Camera View: The DJI Mimo app provides a camera view feature. Refer to the user manual for information on how to access and use this feature.
Firmware Update: The user manual provides instructions on how to update the firmware of the Osmo Mobile 6. Follow the provided steps for a successful firmware update.
Specifications: The user manual includes detailed specifications of the Osmo Mobile 6. Refer to this section for information on technical specifications and product capabilities.

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Before Use

Read the following documents before using DJITM OSMOTM Mobile 6:

Safety Guidelines
Quick Start Guide
User Manual

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https://s.dji.com/guide38

It is recommend to watch all tutorial videos on the official DJI website (www.dji.com/osmo-mobile-6/video) or in the DJI Mimo app. Read the safety guidelines and quick start guide before using for the first time. Refer to this user manual for more information.

Downloading the DJI Mimo App
Scan the QR code above to download the latest version of DJI Mimo app.

The iOS version of DJI Mimo is compatible with iOS v12.0 and later. The Android version of DJI Mimo is compatible with Android v8.0 and later.

Introduction

Boasting 3-axis stabilization and a built-in extension rod, the lightweight Osmo Mobile 6 unlocks the full potential of your mobile phone. The foldable magnetic design makes setup easier than ever, transportation and storage more convenient, and it can power on automatically once unfolded. Osmo Mobile 6 can be operated in both portrait and landscape, while the upright, underslung, side grip, and low position modes help capture the perfect shot. Take content to the next level through DJI Mimo with ActiveTrackTM 5.0, DynamicZoom, and Pano. The Story mode, Timelapse, and ShotGuides provide step-by-step tutorials according to the scenario and help generate a video that can be shared on social media.

Overview

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Magnetic Phone Clamp 3
Magnetic Alignment
Pan Motor
Status Panel
Side Wheel
Joystick
1/4″-20 UNC Port
Switch Button
Shutter/Record Button
Power/M Button
Tilt Motor
Roll Motor
M3×0.5 Screw Hole
Charging Port (USB-C)
Trigger

Osmo Mobile 6 is compatible with DJI OM Fill Light Phone Clamp and DJI Mic, which can be purchased in the DJI Store.

Getting Started

Charging
To charge Osmo Mobile 6, connect a USB adapter (not included) to the charging port using the power cable. The battery is fully charged when the battery level indicator turns off on the status panel. Charging time: approx. 1 hour 24 minutes (tested in the environment temperature of 25° C when using a 10 W charger) Max runtime: approx. 6 hours and 24 minutes (tested with the gimbal balanced and held steadily. This value should be taken as a reference only)

Attaching the Phone

Unfold the gimbal as shown. Osmo Mobile 6 will power on automatically once unfolded.
Attach the magnetic phone clamp in the center of the phone. The magnetic phone clamp can be stretched to adapt to the mobile phone width. The camera mark should point towards the camera of the phone.
Align the marks on the phone clamp and the phone clamp mounting plate. Attach the mobile phone to Osmo Mobile 6. Osmo Mobile 6 will stabilize once the gimbal mode indicator lights up on the status panel.

Magnetic Phone Clamp Tips
Make sure the direction of the magnet phone clamp is the same as shown in the figure above. For optimal performance, make sure the magnetic phone clamp is in the middle of the mobile phone, and the distance between the clamp arms is the same. dji-Osmo-Mobile-6-Gimbal-Stabilizer-fig-10

The anti-slip pads help to secure the mobile phone and the magnetic phone clamp. Attach the anti-slip pad to the magnetic phone clamp as shown in the figure below and press down firmly.

The status indicator on the status panel will pulse red if the magnets are not aligned. Adjust the position of the magnetic clamp in that case.

The built-in extension rod can be extended to up to 215 mm and the angle can be adjusted from 0 to 90°.

Using Osmo Mobile 6

On-board Features

Status Panel
Displays the System Status Indicator, Battery Level Indicator, and Gimbal Mode.

System Status Indicator Descriptions
Battery Level Indicator Descriptions

Gimbal Mode

Follow: pan and tilt axes 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.
Tilt Locked: only the pan axis follows, where only the pan axis follows the movement of the grip. Suitable for scenarios such as arc shots or moving from left to right.
FPV: pan, tilt, and roll axes follow, where all three axes follow the movement of the grip. Suitable for shooting the first-person view.
SpinShot: pan, tilt, and roll axes follow. The joystick can be used to control the roll axis rotation. SpinShot enables footage to be shot while rotating the camera 360°. This is suitable for shooting push, pull, and down.

M Button
When powered off With the gimbal folded, press once or press and hold: check the battery level With the gimbal unfolded, press once: power on When powered on

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Press once: switch between gimbal modes
Press three times: enter standby mode (press any button to exit) Press and hold: power off. Press and hold for 20 seconds to force power off

Side Wheel

Press once: switch between focus and zoom
Rotate: control focus or zoom

Joystick
Move vertically and horizontally to tilt and pan the mobile phone. The joystick control direction can be set in DJI Mimo. Use the joystick to navigate through settings on the Quick Settings page.

Shutter/Record Button

Press once: take a photo or start or stop recording.
Press and hold: for burst shooting when in photo mode.

Switch Button

Press once: switch between front and rear cameras.
Press twice: switch between landscape and portrait mode.
Press three times: switch between photo and record mode. The
feature can be set to control Quick Settings in DJI Mimo.

Trigger
Press once to start or stop ActiveTrack 5.0 (requires used with Mimo). Press twice to recenter the gimbal. When using ActiveTrack 5.0, the gimbal will recenter to the center of the camera view. Press once, and then press and hold to adjust the follow speed to fast mode, release to exit. Press and hold to enter lock mode. In lock mode, the gimbal will not follow the handle movements. Release to exit lock mode.

Charging Port (USB-C)
Charge Osmo Mobile 6 by connecting a USB adapter to this port.

1/4″-20 UNC Port
The 1/4″-20 UNC port can be used to attach a tripod.

M3×0.5 Screw Hole
Used to mount counterweights. Counterweights should be used if a camera lens or microphone is mounted on the mobile phone. Make sure the total weight of these accessories is less than 290 g.

Combination Operation
Press the switch button, shutter/record button, and trigger simultaneously for more than one second to reset the Bluetooth name and connection and reconnect. Osmo Mobile 6 will be powered off automatically if there is no operation for three minutes in standby mode.

Operating Mode
Operation modes apply when used in portrait and landscape mode.

Upright Mode
Upright mode can be used without any further user input. In this mode, press the trigger twice quickly to center the mobile phone.

Underslung Mode
Hold Osmo Mobile 6 upside down to enter Underslung mode, in which the mobile phone can easily capture images from a lower position. Press the trigger twice to center the mobile phone.

Side Grip Mode
Rotate Osmo Mobile 6 to the right or left by 90° to go from Upright to Side Grip mode. Press the trigger twice to center the mobile phone.

Low Position Mode
Extend the built-in extension rod and adjust the angle to Low Position mode. Use Low Position mode to shoot from a low angle. dji-Osmo-Mobile-6-Gimbal-
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DJI Mimo App

Watch a live HD video feed on your mobile phone screen through the DJI Mimo app. The app also allows you to use ShotGuides, Story mode, Hyperlapse, Timelapse, ActiveTrack 5.0, DynamicZoom, and Pano, or configure camera and gimbal settings in just a few taps.

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Device: tap to connect to Osmo Mobile 6. Once connected, DJI Mimo enters camera view.
Academy: tap to watch tutorials and view manuals. Scan the QR code on the gimbal to access Academy directly.
AI Editor: provides several templates to edit photos or videos.
Home: tap to return to the home screen.
Album: manage and view footage from the phone or DJI devices.
Editor: tap to edit photos or videos from Osmo Mobile 6 or import and edit from a mobile device.
Profile: register or log in to a DJI account. Tap the setting icon to access more settings.

Connecting to the DJI Mimo App

Power on Osmo Mobile 6.
Enable Bluetooth on the mobile phone and connect to the device with an OM6 prefix name in DJI Mimo.
Users are required to allow access to certain information when using DJI Mimo for the first time. The exact information will be listed in the prompt. An internet connection is required. Osmo Mobile 6 will be activated after authorization and the app will enter the camera view.

When connected via Bluetooth, Osmo Mobile 6 is able to control the mobile phone camera without DJI Mimo. Refer to the Mobile Phone Compatibility List for details www.dji.com/osmo-mobile-6.

Camera View

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Home

: Tap to return to the home screen. 2. ShotGuides

ShotGuides

: ShotGuides provides step-by-step shooting tutorials according to the scenario, users can edit the video using AI Editor.

ActiveTrack Select Box

: ActiveTrack 5.0 has been optimized for tracking subjects. The subject will remain in the center of the camera view by default. The camera view can be adjusted manually. There are three ways to use ActiveTrack 5.0:

Drag a box on the screen in the camera view in DJI Mimo. A green box around the subject indicates ActiveTrack 5.0 is successfully enabled. Tap the icon on the top corner to stop tracking.
Enable Gesture Control OFF , select “Follow and Shoot” in DJI Mimo, and perform a palm or V gesture for one to two seconds when facing the camera. The gimbal will follow the subject closest to the camera. The detection range between the rear camera and the gesture is 0.5 to 4 m.

Note that ActiveTrack 5.0 may consume more power and cause the temperature of the mobile phone to increase. Perform a palm or V gesture to stop recording. dji-Osmo-Mobile-6-Gimbal-Stabilizer-
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Press the trigger once to start or stop ActiveTrack 5.0. The gimbal will follow the subject in the center of the screen by default. When using ActiveTrack 5.0 move the joystick to adjust the camera view.

Gimbal Battery Level

: Displays the current battery level of the gimbal.

Mobile Phone Battery Level
: Displays the current battery level of the mobile phone.

Flash
: Displays the flash status.

Gimbal Mode
: Displays the current gimbal mode: Follow, Tilt Locked, FPV, or SpinShot.

Focus/Zoom Mode
: Indicates the feature of the side wheel when using focus (MF) or zoom (ZM).

Front/Rear camera Switch
: Tap to switch between the front and rear cameras of your mobile phone. Selfie, Follow, and glamour effects are automatically enabled when switching to the front camera. Note: glamour effects are not supported when recording at 4K or 60fps.

Shooting Modes
Scroll to select the shooting mode. Hyperlapse: enable to shoot a Timelapse photo while moving the mobile phone. Tap the shutter button to begin. Timelapse: there are four types of timelapse (Fixed Angle, L to R, R to L, and Custom Motion). After selecting the timelapse, tap the settings at the top of the screen. For Fixed Angle, L to R, and R to L, set the interval and duration and start to shoot. For Custom Motion, select up to four positions and the gimbal will move to each position in sequence.

DynamicZoom: choose from Move Out and Move In mode. After selecting a mode, drag a box to select a subject, and tap the shutter button to start shooting.
Slow Motion: tap to shoot video at 4x and 8x slow motion. Check the mobile phone compatibility list for more information.
Video: tap to shoot a normal video.
Photos: tap to take a single shot photo. Press and hold for burst shooting.
Pano: tap to take a 3×3, 240°, or CloneMe panorama photo. The camera will take nine, seven, or three photos separately and generate a pano.
Story: provides several templates for recording video.

Shutter/Record Button

: Tap to take a photo or to start or stop recording video.

Gesture Control Switch
OFF : Tap to access Gesture Control settings.

Playback
: Tap to preview photos and videos.

Focus Distance
: Click the side wheel to switch to focus mode and display the current focus distance.

Zoom
: Displays the current zoom ratio. Place two fingers on the screen and spread to zoom in, pinch to zoom out, or slide the bar to control zoom.
Shooting Parameters
: Displays the shutter speed, ISO, and EV values (Compatible with most mobile phones).

Settings
: Camera Settings
The settings vary depending on the shooting mode. Note that the flash, white balance, and grid settings are only available when using the rear camera. For iOS devices, Selfie Flip is available when using the front camera in photo and video mode. For Android devices, Selfie Flip is only available in photo mode.

: Gimbal Settings

Gimbal Mode: choose from Follow, Tilt Locked, FPV, and Spinshot.
Follow Speed: provides Fast, Medium, and Slow follow speed.
Gimbal Auto Calibration: reduces drift caused by nearby magnetic interference or human error. Before calibrating, place Osmo Mobile 6 on a flat surface using a tripod. Do not touch the gimbal during calibration.
Horizontal Gimbal Adjustment: make sure the magnetic phone clamp is level before adjusting the gimbal.
Dial Mode: assign focus, zoom, or disable features for the side wheel.
Press Switch Button 3 Times: features can be set to take photos, record, or enter Quick Settings.
Joystick Speed: tap to set the maximum speed when controlling the joystick. There are Fast, Medium, and Slow options.
Joystick Control Direction: choose from Free and Horiz/Vert. Free enables the gimbal to be controlled in horizontal and vertical direction simultaneously. Horiz/Vert enables the gimbal to be controlled in a horizontal or vertical direction.
Invert Joystick: after enabling this feature, the gimbal movement direction is inverted. Select from Off, Horizontal, Vertical, and All. After enabling Horizontal, the panaxis movement direction is inverted. After enabling Vertical, the tilt-axis movement direction is inverted.
Invert Dial : after enabling this feature, the dial is inverted from the previous settings. Select from Disable, Focus Direction, Zoom Direction, and All options.
Sound: the sound of the gimbal can be turned on/off.

General Settings
Includes information such as Device Management, Device Name, Version Information, and Device Serial Number.

Shooting Parameters Settings
Shooting Parameters can be set according to the shooting mode. Tap the icon to access settings.

Gesture Control and ActiveTrack 5.0 are not available in the following scenarios:
- Gimbal mode is set to FPV or SpinShot.
- The zoom ratio exceeds 3x.
Selfie and Follow is not available in the following scenarios:
- Gimbal mode is set to FPV or SpinShot.
- Gesture Control is enabled.
- The zoom ratio of the front camera exceeds 3x.
Shooting parameter settings vary depending on the model of the mobile phone. Refer to the Mobile Phone Compatibility List (www.dji.com/osmo-mobile-6) for more information.

Firmware Update

Use DJI Mimo to update the Osmo Mobile 6 firmware. It takes approximately three minutes to complete an update.

How to Update
Before starting an update, make sure that the battery level indicator shows green or yellow. Connect Osmo Mobile 6 to your mobile device and launch DJI Mimo. You will be prompted if a new firmware update is available. To start updating, connect the mobile device to the internet and follow the on-screen instructions. Do not exit DJI Mimo while updating the firmware. Pay attention to on-screen prompts. The system status indicator will blink green and red alternatively and become solid green once the firmware update has completed successfully. If an update is unsuccessful, restart DJI Mimo, reconnect the Bluetooth, and retry.

Storage
Osmo Mobile 6 is designed to be folded for easier storage and transportation. Make sure to fully retract the built-in extension rod and fold the Osmo Mobile 6 after powering off. Rotate the pan and tilt axis as shown and fold the gimbal. The mark on the axis arm should slot into the hole on the handle. Rotate the pan axis as shown to lock in place.