In this video we will show you how to set up
and use DJI Ronin 4D for the first time
Differing from traditional stabilizers
DJI Ronin 4D adds a Z-Axis to the Main Body
The DJI Ronin 4D 8K Combo includes the Ronin 4D Main Body
X9 Gimbal Camera, Top Handle
Left and Right Hand Grips, High-Bright Main Monitor
TB50 Battery Mount and TB50 Battery
To better protect the sensor
DJI Ronin 4D is equipped with the Ronin 4D Base Plate
which can be used to lock the Z-Axis for more convenient storage
The Zenmuse X9 8K Gimbal Camera is already mounted
to the Main Body before unboxing
To remove the camera
loosen the lock ring and press and hold the unlock button
Turn the X9 Gimbal Camera counterclockwise to remove it
To mount the camera
make sure that the red mark on the X9 Gimbal Camera
aligns with the red mark on Ronin 4D
Turn the X9 Gimbal Camera clockwise
until it clicks and then tighten the lock ring
Mount the LiDAR Ranger Finder onto the LiDAR Range Finder Holder
slide the Range Finder to the end of the Range Finder Holder
and tighten the knob
Mount the LiDAR Ranger Finder onto the LiDAR Range Finder Holder
Connect the communication port on the LiDAR Range Finder
and tighten the knob to secure the cable
The X9 DL Mount is compatible with DJI DL lenses
Press the X9 DL Mount¡¯s release button
rotate the DL Mount Lens Cap to remove it
and then remove the rear cap of the lens
Align the red mark on the lens and the red mark on X9 DL Mount
and turn the lens until you hear a click that indicates the lens is mounted
Mount the Left Hand Grip onto the Hand Grip Port on the left side
and the Right Hand Grip onto the Hand Grip Port
on the right side of the Main Body
Toggle the Hand Grip lock levers to the unlock position
and insert each Hand Grip onto the Hand Grip Ports on the sides of the Gimbal
until you hear them click into place
Press the lever downward to its lock position
To adjust the angle of the Hand Grips
press the grip rotation lever on each Hand Grip and adjust accordingly
Stop pressing the lever to lock the Hand Grip
To remove the Hand Grips, toggle the left
and right locking levers upward to the unlock position
Slide the safety lock outward and hold it
then slide the Hand Grips out of their ports to remove them
Hand Grip Straps that come with the combo
can help you to hold the gimbal more conveniently
The Top Handle is mounted onto the top of the Main Body
Loosen the four knobs to remove it to mount the Top Handle
align the Top Handle with the mount on the top of the Main Body
Push the Top Handle slightly backward and tighten the knobs
Mount the High-Bright Main Monitor to the cold shoe mounts
on each side of the Top Handle and tighten the knobs
Put the Main Monitor Cable in the Top Handle slots
and plug the other side of the cable into the Display Port
on the right side of the Main Body
Tighten the knob and the High-Bright Main Monitor is ready for use
The TB50 Battery Mount is on the back of the Main Body
Mount the TB50 Battery to power the Main Body
The Combo also includes a charger and an adapter to charge the TB50 Battery
To charge the TB50 battery
plug the adapter into the TB50 Battery Port
Then use a standard AC power adapter to charge the battery
The following items are included in the combo
There is one screwdriver to disassemble the Ronin 4D Base Plate
One USB-A to C cable to connect the USB-C port
on the left side of the Main Body with
your computer for activation and firmware update
Apart from these accessories
the DJI Ronin 4D-8K Combo also has a 1TB PROSSD
and one PROSSD mount
The 1TB PROSSD allows users to record 8K/ProRes RAW videos
Open the CFexpress card slot and press the quick-release lever to remove the slot cover
Locate the mark on the CFexpress card connector
Open the CFexpress card slot and press the quick-release lever to remove the slot cover
and insert the PROSSD mount into the card slot based
on the direction of the mark
Align the PROSSD mount with the screw holes
and tighten the M2¡Á22 screws included in the combo
Insert the PROSSD card until you hear a click that indicates the PROSSD is mounted
The USB-C to USB-C Data Cable is included in the 8K Combo
can be used to connect the PROSSD with your computer
to read videos stored on the PROSSD
Press and hold the Power Button on the left side of the Main Body
for one second to power on DJI Ronin 4D
Press the Lock button to lock the menu page
and physical buttons to avoid accidental touching
Press the Record button once to start/stop recording
Press the Z-Axis button once to enable/disable Z-Axis stabilization
Toggle the left-side switch to change between Follow, Lock, or Off Mode of the gimbal
Use the right-side switch to adjust Gimbal Follow Mode
You can use the dial to control camera focus
Press the C1 button once to recenter the three axes of the gimbal
Press the C2 button to switch between Z-Axis Follow Mode and Lock Mode
The Storage Card Compartment can be used to mount a CFexpress2.0 Type B card
On the right side of the Main Body
you will find the following: one dedicated port
for connecting to the High-Bright Main Monitor
audio input and output ports, one HDMI output port
and one DC-IN port for external power supply
The Top Handle Mounting Port and Z-Axis balance adjustment knob are
on the top of the Main Body
There are vision sensors on the front
and bottom of the Main Body to offer height information for Z-Axis stabilization
There is a joystick on the Left Hand Grip to control the gimbal
Tap Menu on the High-Bright Main Monitor
Then go to Stabilizer > Main Body Joystick to set joystick Smoothness
Expo Curve, and Max Speed
There is a lock switch on the left side of the joystick
Turn the switch to the lock position
and the joystick will stop responding to any toggling
The ActiveTrack button and the Exposure Assistance button
are located next to the joystick
Press the Exposure Assistance button once to enter
or exit Exposure Assistance
Exposure Assistance has three modes: Zebra Stripes, Waveform, and False Color
You can choose your own Exposure Assistance tools according to your preferences and needs
When in Follow Mode, press and hold the trigger
on the front side of the Left Hand Grip to enter Lock Mode
Double press the trigger to recenter the gimbal
Press the Sport mode button on the inside of the Left Hand Grip to
enter Sport mode and the Z-Axis will be able to more quickly respond to
the movements of the Main Body and track fast-moving subjects with ease
There is a multi-functional dial on the Right Hand Grip
The dial default function is to control camera focus
Press the Mode button below the dial once to change dial control functions
Press the Focus Assistance switch on the right side of the Mode button
to enter or exit Focus Assistance
Press the Record button on the Right Hand Grip to start/stop recording
Press the trigger on the front side of the Right Hand Grip twice
to enable or disable Z-Axis stabilization
Press and hold to enter Z-Axis Lock mode
Press the AF button on the inside of the Right Hand Grip once to switch
between Manual/Auto Focus