Dji OM 4 User manual

2020.08

V1.0

User Manual

Using this Manual

Legend

Important Hints and Tips

Before Use

Read the following documents before using DJI OM 4:

1. Disclaimer and Safety Guidelines

2. Quick Start Guide

3. User Manual

It is recommend to watch all tutorial videos on the ofcial DJI website (www.dji.com/om-4/

tutorials) or in the DJI Mimo app. Read the disclaimer and safety guidelines and quick start

guide before using for the rst time. Refer to this user manual for more information.

Download the DJI Mimo App

Scan the QR code or search for "DJI Mimo" on the App Store or Google Play.

The iOS version of DJI Mimo is compatible with iOS v11.0 and later. The Android

version of DJI Mimo is compatible with Android v7.0 and later.

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Contents

Using this Manual 2

Legend 2

Before Use 2

Download the DJI Mimo App 2

Introduction 4

Overview 4

Getting Started 5

Charging 5

Attaching the Phone 5

Using DJI OM 4 8

Button and Port Functions 8

Operating Mode 10

DJI Mimo App 11

Connecting to the DJI Mimo App 11

Camera View 12

Firmware Update 16

How to Update 16

Storage 16

Specications 17

Introduction

Equipped with 3-axis stabilization, DJI OM 4 turns your mobile phone into a camera that can

deliver stabilized and super-smooth image. The foldable design makes DJI OM 4 conven-

ient to transport and store, while the brand new magnetic connection for the phone means it

is even easier to use. Lightweight and ergonomic, DJI OM 4 puts seamlessly smooth video

creation at your ngertips. Get creative with features such as ActiveTrackTM 3.0, Hyperlapse,

Timelapse, DynamicZoom, Pano, and Story mode that are available through DJI Mimo.

Overview

1. Magnetic Phone Clamp

2. Pan Motor

3. System Status Indicator

4. Joystick

5. Zoom Slider

6. Charging Port (USB-C)

7. Power/M Button

8. Shutter/Record Button

9. Battery Level Indicators

10. Tilt Motor

11. 1/4”-20 UNC Port

12. Lanyard Hole

13. Trigger

14. USB-A Port

15. M3×0.5 Screw Hole

16. Roll Motor

17. Magnetic Ring Holder

Getting Started

Charging

To charge DJI OM 4, connect a USB adapter (not included) to the charging port using the

power cable (included). The battery is fully charged when the battery level indicators turn off.

Charging time: 2.5 hours (tested in the environment temperature of 25° C when using a 10W

charger)

Max runtime: 15 hours (tested with the gimbal balanced and held steadily. This value should

be taken as a reference only)

DJI OM 4 can be used as a power bank. Connect your mobile phone to the USB-A port. If DJI

OM 4 is powered on, the mobile phone will begin to charge. If DJI OM 4 is powered off, press

the M button once to start charging.

Attaching the Phone

1. The provided magnetic phone clamp and magnetic ring holder can be used to mount a

phone to DJI OM 4.

Using the Magnetic Phone Clamp: attach the magnetic phone clamp in the center of the

phone.

Make sure the direction of the magnetic phone clamp is the same as shown and it is

in the middle of the phone. Otherwise, the gimbal performance may be affected.

Adjust the phone clamp and make sure it is as vertical like the phone.

For optimal performance, use the provided riser pad if using a phone less than 7.5 mm

thick or weighing less than 160 g.

USB-A Port

Charging Port

M Button

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Using the Magnetic Ring Holder:

Follow the steps below to attach the magnetic ring holder to the center of the mobile phone.

1Use the wet wipes to clean the back of the mobile phone and use the dry wipes

afterward. Attach the sticker to the center of the back of the mobile phone.

2 Place the alignment guide on the back of the mobile phone. Adjust the position of the

alignment guide to locate the center of the mobile phone.

3Attach the magnetic ring holder to the back of the mobile phone. Make sure it is firmly

attached.

4Remove the alignment guide. Wait 12 hours before attaching the mobile phone to DJI OM 4

with the magnetic ring holder.

Only attach the magnetic ring holder to phones that are supported by DJI OM 4.

Refer to the DJI OM 4 Mobile Phone Compatibility List at www.dji.com/om-4 for

more information.

The sticker must be used when attaching the magnetic ring holder to a mobile

phone made of glass. DO NOT attach the magnetic ring holder directly to a mobile

phone made of glass.

DO NOT attach the magnetic ring holder to a mobile phone case. Otherwise, the

gimbal performance may be affected.

Make sure no air is trapped between the sticker and the mobile phone. Otherwise,

the mobile phone may fall off.

Phone case

Magnetic Ring

Holder

Magnetic Ring

Holder

Sticker

Phone made

of glass

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2. Align the marks on the phone clamp or ring holder and the mounting plate. Attach the

mobile phone to DJI OM 4.

3. Unfold DJI OM 4 and press and hold the M button to power on.

Mount your mobile phone before powering on DJI OM 4. If no mobile phone is

detected, DJI OM 4 will vibrate and enter standby mode. To bring it out of standby

mode, press any button after mounting the mobile phone.

Using DJI OM 4

After powering on, DJI OM 4 will enter follow mode by default. The gimbal converts joystick

movements into smooth pan and tilt transitions, and reduces the impact of natural vibrations.

The mobile phone can by adjusted by hand as well.

Button and Port Functions

M Button

When Powered Off

Press once: check battery level.

Press and hold until it beeps once: power on.

When Powered On

Press once: switch between photo and video mode (this is the default setting

and can be changed in DJI Mimo.)

Press twice: switch between landscape and portrait mode.

Press and hold until it beeps once: enter or exit standby mode.

Press and hold until it beeps twice: power off.

Joystick

Move vertically to tilt the mobile phone. Move horizontally to pan the mobile

phone. The joystick control direction can be set in DJI Mimo.

Shutter/Record Button

Press once to take a photo or start or stop recording. Press and hold for burst

shooting when in photo mode.

Battery Level Indicators

Indicates the battery level of DJI OM 4.

System Status Indicator

Indicates the current status.

Blinking Pattern Descriptions

Solid yellow Bluetooth disconnected

Solid green Bluetooth connected

Pulses yellow or green Standby mode

Blinks red and green

alternatively Firmware updating/rmware update failed

Solid red Gimbal abnormality (such as temperature is too low

or high or battery is over discharged)

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Zoom Slider

Move the slider to the T position to enlarge the subject and move the slider to

the W position to shrink. Push the slider once to change the zoom once. Push

the slider continuously to change the zoom continuously.

Trigger

Press and hold to enter lock mode. In lock mode, the gimbal will not follow the

handle movements. Release to exit lock mode.

Press once to start or stop ActiveTrack 3.0.

Press twice to recenter the gimbal. When using ActiveTrack 3.0, the gimbal

will recenter to the center of the camera view.

Press three times to switch between front and back cameras.

Press once, and then press and hold to enter Sport mode. Release to exit. In Sport

mode, the follow speed of the gimbal increases for capturing quick movements.

Combination Operation

The Bluetooth connection can be reset if DJI OM 4 cannot be connected or found. Press the

M button, shutter button, and trigger simultaneously to reset the Bluetooth connection. The

Bluetooth connection is reset successfully when the system status indicator turns from green

to yellow. Search DJI OM 4 and reconnect.

DJI OM 4 will be powered off automatically if there is no operation for 10 minutes in

standby mode.

Charging Port (USB-C)

Charge DJI OM 4 by connecting a USB adapter to this port.

USB-A Port

The USB-A port can be used to charge mobile phones.

1/4”-20 UNC Port

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

Lanyard Hole

The lanyard hole can be used to attach a wrist strap.

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.

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Operating Mode

The gures below depict the operation modes when using OM 4 in landscape mode. The

same operation modes apply when used in portrait mode.

Upright Mode

Upright mode can be used without any

further user input. In this mode, press the

M button twice quickly to center the mobile

phone.

Side Grip Mode

Rotate DJI OM 4 to the right or left by 90°

to go from Upright to Side Grip mode.

Underslung Mode

Hold DJI OM 4 upside down to enter

Underslung mode, in which the mobile

phone can easily capture images from a

lower position.

Low Position Mode

Press and hold the trigger, and then tilt DJI

OM 4 forward to enter Low Position mode.

The tilt angle is enlarged, making it more

suitable to shoot from a low position.

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