dji OM 4 User manual
2020.08
V1.0
User Manual
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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 ofcial 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
Specications 17
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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
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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.
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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
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Sticker
Phone made
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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.
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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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