DJI RS 2 User Guide

DJI RS 2

Overview

1. Tilt Lock
2. Tilt Motor
3. Pan Lock
4. Pan Motor
5. Touchscreen
6. Ronin Series Accessories (RSA)/ NATO Ports
7. Power Button
8. Camera Control Button
9. M Button
10. BG30 Grip (Built-in battery with ¼”-20 screw hole)
11. Extended Grip/Tripod
12. Joystick
13. Lower Quick-Release Plate
14. Upper Quick-Release Plate
15. Roll Motor
16. Roll Lock
17. Grip Lever/Release Button
18. Battery Level Indicators
19. Battery Level Button
20. Power Port (USB-C)
21. Trigger
22. Front Dial
23. Image Transmission/Focus Motor Port (USB-C)
24. Focus Motor Port (USB-C)
25. RSS Camera Control Port (USB-C)

Getting Started

A. Downloading the DJI RONINTM App and Watching the Tutorials.
B. Charging the Battery and Checking the Battery Level
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 QC 2.0 and PD protocol (max. 24 W). During charging and usage, the battery level indicators indicate the battery level. When not in use, press the battery level button to check the battery level.

C. Attaching the Extended Grip/Tripod

D. Mounting the Grip

Insert the grip into the gimbal as shown 1 . Make sure the grip lever is in the unlocked position 2 , and then toggle to the locked position after attaching 3 . To remove the grip, toggle the lever to the unlocked position, hold down the release button, and pull the grip away from the gimbal.

The gimbal is folded by default. To unfold the gimbal, toggle the tilt lock, roll lock, and pan lock levers to the unlocked position and adjust the gimbal position as shown, and then toggle the three locks to the locked position. E. Powering On/Off and Entering/Exiting Sleep Mode
Press and hold the power button to turn DJI RS 2 on or off. Press twice to enter or exit sleep mode.

F. Activating DJI RS 2
DJI RS 2 needs to be activated through the Ronin app before using for the first time.

1. Press and hold the power button to power on the gimbal.
2. Enable Bluetooth on your mobile device and launch the Ronin app. Note that a DJI account is required to launch the Ronin app. Once detected in the list of Bluetooth devices, select DJI RS 2 and input the default Bluetooth password: 12345678. Make sure you are connected to the internet and follow the on-screen instructions to activate DJI RS 2.

Mounting the Camera

Make sure to prepare the camera before mounting it to DJI RS 2. Remove the lens cap and check that the battery and memory card are inserted in the camera. Make sure DJI RS 2 is powered off or in sleep mode before mounting the camera.

1. Attach the Upper Quick-Release Plate
   The camera lens and the arrow on the bottom of the upper quick-release plate must face the same direction. Attach the upper quick-release plate to the camera by tightening the screw. Tips : A camera riser is required when using a focus motor or a small camera with a large lens, such as a Sony A6400 with the Sony FE 24-70 f2.8 GM lens.

2. Attach the Lower Quick-Release Plate and Lens-Fastening Strap
   Toggle the lever on the lower quick-release plate to the unlocked position 1 , then insert the camera 2 and toggle the lever to the locked position 3 after it is engaged. Attach the lens-fastening strap to the lower quick-release plate 4 , and bind the strap to the camera lens 5 . Note that the rubber of the lens-fastening strap must be directly under the lens. It is recommended to use the lens-fastening strap when using a long or heavy lens, and always use the lens-fastening strap before enabling SuperSmooth mode. To remove the camera from the lower quick-release plate, toggle the lever to the unlocked position and remove the camera while pressing the safety lock beside the lever.

3. Attach the Camera to the Gimbal
   Toggle the lever on the camera mounting plate to the unlocked position 1 and insert the lower quick-release plate 2 . Toggle the lever to the locked position once the camera is roughly balanced 3.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.

4. Connect the Camera Control Cable
   Choose the proper camera control cable according to the camera type. Plug one end of the cable into the RSS camera control port of the gimbal (shown above) and plug the other end into the camera.

Balancing

Balancing is required before shooting. Before balancing, make sure to power on the camera if using an optical zoom lens and to select the focal length if using a varifocal lens. Make sure DJI RS 2 is powered off or in sleep mode before balancing.

1. Balancing the Vertical Tilt
2. Unlock the tilt axis and loosen the mounting plate knob 1 .
3. 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 2 . If bottom-heavy, move the camera forward 2 .
4. Tighten the mounting plate knob while holding the camera upward. The vertical tilt is balanced when the camera is steady while pointing upward.
5. Balancing Depth for the Tilt Axis
6. Rotate the tilt axis so that the camera lens is pointing forward. Toggle the lever to the unlocked position 1 .
7. Check to make sure the camera is not front or back-heavy. If front-heavy, move the camera backward by turning the knob 2 . If back-heavy, move the camera forward.
8. Toggle the lever to the locked position. The tilt axis is balanced when the camera is steady while tilted up or down by 45°.
9. Lock the tilt axis.
10. Balancing the Roll Axis
11. Unlock the roll axis. Toggle the lever on the roll arm to the unlocked position 1 .
12. Check the direction in which the roll motor swings. If the camera rotates to the left, move the camera to the right 2 . If the camera rotates to the right, move the camera to the left 2 .
13. Toggle the lever on the roll arm to the locked position. The roll axis is balanced when the camera is steady.
14. Lock the roll axis.
15. Balancing the Pan Axis
16. Unlock the pan axis. Toggle the lever on the pan arm to the unlocked position 1 .
17. While holding the grip, tilt DJI RS 2 forward, and rotate the pan arm until parallel with you.
18. Check the movement of the pan axis. If the camera lens rotates to the left, push the pan axis to the right 2 . If the camera lens rotates to the right, push the pan axis to the left 2.
19. Toggle the lever on the pan arm to the locked position. The pan axis is balanced when the camera is steady when rotating the pan while tilting the grip.

Briefcase Mode
You can use DJI RS 2 in Briefcase mode with the briefcase handle and extended grip/ tripod mounted. The briefcase handle can be mounted to either RSA/NATO port. Attach the briefcase handle as shown. Make sure the knob is tightened.

Tip: When attaching the briefcase handle to the other side, the Extended Grip/Tripod angle must be adjusted by loosening the screw on the briefcase handle.

Operation

After balancing, make sure the three axes are unlocked before powering on DJI RS 2.

Touchscreen

• Auto-Tune: after balancing, DJI RS 2 must be auto-tuned before it can be used. Tap the icon to enter auto-tune page. If the lens-fastening strap is installed, you can enable SuperSmooth prior to auto-tune for the best performance.
• Balance Status : tap to check the balance status.
• Follow Mode: tap to select follow mode. The tilt motor controls the tilt axis to follow, pan motor controls the pan axis to follow, and roll motor controls the roll axis to follow.
• PF: pan follow, where only the pan axis follows the grip’s movements.
• PTF: pan and tilt follow, where both the pan and tilt axes follow the grip’s movements.
• FPV : pan, tilt and roll follow, where all three axes follow the grip’s movements. 3D Roll 360: enable to shoot footage while rotating the camera 360°.
• Portrait: enable to shoot in portrait mode.
• Custom: enable or disable any axis follow as required.
• Follow Speed: tap to select follow speed.

Navigating the Screen

• Slide up on the screen to enter the joystick and front dial settings page.
• Slide down on the screen to view the image transmission (with the Image Transmission System mounted).
• Slide left on the screen to set system settings
• Slide right on the screen to select shooting modes.

Button Functions

Power Button
Press and hold to power on or off. Tap to lock or unlock the touchscreen. Press twice to enter or exit sleep mode.

Trigger
Tap once to start ActiveTrack (requires the Image Transmission System to be enabled). Press and hold to enter Lock mode. Tap twice to re-center the gimbal. Tap three times to turn the gimbal 180° so that the camera faces you (selfie mode).

**Camera Control Button***
Press halfway for autofocus. Press once to start or stop recording. Press and hold to take a photo.

M Button
Tap to select a user profile. Press and hold to enter Sport mode. Press and hold and press the trigger twice to remain in Sport mode. Repeat to exit Sport mode. Quickly tap twice to enter portrait mode. Press three times to enter or exit 3D Roll 360. When in 3D Roll 360, move the joystick left or right twice to automatically rotate the camera. Tap the trigger twice to stop continuous auto rotation. Press and hold the M button together with the trigger to begin auto tune.

Battery Level Button
Press once to check battery level.

**Front Dial***
Turn to control focus (default setting).

Joystick
Push up or down to control the movement of the tilt axis (default setting). Push left or right to control the movement of the pan axis (default setting).

The functions of the camera control button and front dial vary according to the camera and require the camera control cable to be connected. Refer to the DJI RS 2 Camera Compatibility List on www.dji.com/rs-2 for more information.

Ronin App
Use the Ronin app to access more functions such as Force Mobile, virtual joystick, and gimbal and camera settings.

Specifications

• Weight Gimbal: Approx. 960 g (2.12 lbs) (excluding the Quick- Release Plates and Camera Mounting Plate)

• Camera Mounting Plate: Approx. 150 g (0.33 lbs)

• BG30 Grip: Approx. 265 g (0.58 lbs)

• Extended Grip/Tripod: Approx. 226 g (0.50 lbs)

• Upper and Lower Quick-Release Plates: Approx. 105 g (0.23 lbs)

• Dimensions Gimbal (folded): 260×265×70 mm (excl. grip)

• Gimbal (unfolded): 410×260×195 mm (incl. grip, excl. Extended Grip/Tripod)

• Input Power Model: BG30-1950mAh-15.4V

• Type: LiPo 4S

• Capacity: 1950 mAh

• Energy: 30.03 Wh

• Voltage: 12 – 17.6 V
  USB Input 5V/2A, 9V/2A, 12V/2A, 15V/1.6A Bluetooth Operating Frequency 2.40 – 2.4835 GHz Bluetooth Transmitter Power <8 dBm

• Operating Temperature -20° to 45° C (-4° to 113° F)

• Max Standby Time 12 hours

• Charging Time 1.5 hours (when using a 24 W charger )

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