DJI FOCUS
Remote Controller
User Manual
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Important Hints and Tips
Before You Begin
The following documents have been produced to help you safely operate and make full use of
your DJI Focus:
DJI Focus Remote Controller Quick Start Guide
DJI Focus Remote Controller User Manual
Check all of the included parts listed in the In the Box section. Read this entire User Manual
and watch the informational on the product page of DJI’s official website (http://www.dji.
com/product/focus). Read the disclaimers and warnings to understand your legal rights and
responsibilities. If you have any questions or problems during the installation, maintenance or
use of this product, please contact DJI or a DJI authorized dealer.Introduction
The DJI Focus Remote Controller is able to control the focus and aperture of the Zenmuse X5
series gimbal and camera when connected to the Inspire 1 remote controller. It features an
OLED screen and a host of control buttons.
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[1] Antenna [8] Quick Focus Buttons
Not used when the remote controller is Assign focus points to buttons A, B, C
connected to the Zenmuse X5. and D for quick access.
[2] Power Button
[9] OLED Screen
Press and hold for 2 seconds to power
Displays the menu, system status and
on/off the remote controller.
battery level.
[3] Communication Port
[10] Stiffness Control
Communicates with the Zenmuse X5.
Adjusts the stiffness of the focus wheel.
[4] Marking Ring
[11] System Status Indicator
Used to provide marking scale.
Indicates the system status of the remote
[5] Focus Wheel controller.
Used to adjust the lens of your camera.
[12] [13] Hard Stop Screws
Adjustable hard stops to limit the travel
[6] Micro USB Port
range of the focus wheel.
Used to charge or update the remote
controller.
[14] Backlight
Illuminates the marking ring from behind.
[7] Navigation Buttons
Allows you to navigate through menu items.
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[15] Rosette Mount [17] Lanyard Hole
For mounting accessories. Used to attach the neck strap.
[16] Rear Screw [18] Link Button
Needs to be removed in order to take off Used to enter forced update mode.
the battery cover for battery replacement.
Getting Started
Charge the Battery
The remote controller contains a 1700 mAh battery that can power the device for up to 14 hours.
Charge the battery through the Micro USB port located on the side and check the battery level
on the OLED screen.
To replace the battery, remove the screw and battery cover on the back of the remote controller.
Micro USB Port
Screw
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Only use official DJI batteries that can be purchased on www.dji.com. DJI takes no
responsibility for any damage to your devices caused by non-DJI batteries.
Never use swollen, leaky, or damaged batteries. If your batteries show any abnormal
signs in performance, contact DJI or a DJI authorized dealer for assistance.
Never disassemble or pierce the battery in any way, or else the battery may leak, catch
fire, or explode.
DO NOT attach the batteries to wall outlets or car charger sockets directly, and always
use a DJI approved adapter. DJI takes no responsibility if the battery is charged using
a third party charger.
Attaching the Neck Strap
Pull down and hold the button on the neck strap connector, slide it through the mounting hole on
the bottom of the remote controller, and then release the button.
Connection
To allow communication between the two devices, connect the communication port on the
Focus remote controller to the CAN Bus port on the Inspire 1 remote controller using the
dedicated CAN Bus cable.
Ensure that the Zenmuse X5 camera lens is set to AF mode.
In the DJI GO app, ensure the shooting mode is set to ''M'' (manual) or ''A'' (aperture
priority).
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System Status Indicator
The system status indicator is a white LED that is located on the remote controller.
Remote Controller Description
RC is connected to the Zenmuse X5 and functioning normally.
Solid light
/ Forced update.
Blinks quickly
RC is disconnected from the Zenmuse X5. / RC is charging.
(4 times per second)
Settings
The Focus remote controller will display the following information when it is connected to the
Inspire 1 Pro or Raw system.
[1] Battery Level
[5] [1]
[2] Focus Wheel Travel Percentage
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[3] Focus Wheel Travel Bar
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[4] Main Menu
Menu [4]
[5] Connection Status
Zenmuse X5 Settings
Aperture: Enable or disable aperture control.
Direction: The lens motor’s direction of rotation – normal or reversed.
Default: Restore the default lens motor parameters.
Settings
Power Off: Idle time before the remote controller auto-powers off-10 min, 30 min, 60 min or never.
Endpoints: The upper and lower travel limits of the focus wheel. Turn the focus wheel to the
desired upper travel limit and select Set Point 1. Then, turn the focus wheel to the desired lower
travel limit and select Set Point 2. Turning the focus wheel from Point 1 to Point 2 will rotate the
camera focus by a full cycle.
LED Control: Enable or disable the LED and system status indicators on the remote controller.
Default: Restores the default settings for the remote controller.
About: Displays the current firmware version of the remote controller.
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Quick Focus
Allows rapid switching between four preset focus points.
Assigning a Focus Point
Adjust the lens focus to the desired focus point by turning the focus wheel. Hold down one of
the letters until it blinks to store the focus point. To reassign a focus point, press and hold the
letter to discard its value, and then redo the first step.
Switching to a Focus Point
Press one of the letters to apply its assigned focus point. The OLED screen will display the
active Quick Focus letter. The selected letter will light up and the remaining letters will blink
rapidly. Press the active letter again to exit Quick Focus.
After selecting a Quick Focus button, you can fine tune the focus by turning the focus
wheel without changing its assigned value.
There are mechanical limits on both the focus wheel and lens motor. If the lens does
not respond to the focus wheel, check if the lens has reached its mechanical limit.
Aperture Control
Once aperture control is enabled, the ''D'' button is used to switch between focus control and
aperture control.
To switch from focus control to aperture control, press the ''D'' button and then follow the
instructions in the DJI GO app to operate the focus wheel.
The remote controller overrides the in-app controls. You will not be able to adjust the
focus , zoom or aperture in the DJI GO app.
Locking the Remote Controller
The remote controller can be locked to avoid unintentional operations. All controls except the
power button and OK button are disabled in the locked state.
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To lock the remote controller, press and hold the OK button until a lock icon appears on the
OLED screen. Repeat this procedure to unlock the remote controller.
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Menu
Focus Wheel Settings
Setting Mechanical Limits
The two adjustable hard stop screws around the focus wheel can be used to limit the travel
range physically.
1. Loosen the hard stop screws, slide them to the desired positions and tighten.
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Calibrate Menu
2. The travel range of the focus wheel is now limited to the distance between the two hard stop
screws.
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Calibrate Menu
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Adjusting the Stiffness
Turn the control knob at the center while holding the focus wheel to adjust the stiffness of the
wheel. Adjust the focus wheel until it reaches a stiffness or looseness that feels comfortable.
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Firmware Update
The DJI Focus firmware can be updated through the DJI PC/MAC Assistant.
Installing the DJI PC/MAC Assistant
Windows
1. Download the DJI WIN DRIVER INSTALLER and Assistant from the DJI Focus product page
on DJI.com.
2. Double click the Assistant installer and follow the steps to finish the installation. Then, launch
the Assistant.
The Assistant installer can be used on Windows XP (32 or 64 bit) or above.
Mac OS X
1. Download the Assistant installer (.DMG) from DJI.com, and then run the installer and follow
the prompts to finish the installation.
2. When launching for the first time, if using Launchpad to run the Assistant, Launchpad will
block access because Assistant has not been reviewed by the App Store. Locate the
Gimbal icon using the Finder, press Control, then click the icon (or right-click the icon using
a mouse). Choose Open from the shortcut menu, then click Open in the dialog box to launch
the program.
3. After the first successful launch, double click the Gimbal icon, as usual, to launch the
program using the Finder or Launchpad.
The DMG installer supports Mac OS X 10.9 or above.
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Upgrade
You can view the latest firmware versions of all components on this page.
Upgrading the Remote Controller
Turn on the controller and connect it to your computer via the Micro-USB cable and wait until the
indicator LED in the Assistant blinks blue. Click Upgrade to upgrade the Follow Focus Remote,
and then upgrade the Follow Focus Remote Radio.
Forced Upgrade
Use Forced Upgrade if the remote controller firmware upgrade fails. To initiate Forced Upgrade,
power on the remote controller while holding down the link button.
Ensure your PC is connected to the Internet.
Close any antivirus programs and network firewalls.
Ensure that the controller is powered on during the upgrade.
Do not disconnect the USB cable during the upgrade.
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Specifications
General
Operating Frequency 2.415-2.473 GHz
Transmitter Power 14 dBm
Operating Temperature -20° to 55° C
Remote Controller
Weight 745 g
Dimensions 153×86×90 mm
Battery Model: FB01-554461
LiPo
3.7 V, 1700 mAh, 6.29 Wh
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