Fat Shark PREDETOR V2 RTF FPV - User Manual
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1. The handy balance lead filters RC servo and motor noise from your RC pack for a crisp clear image Fat Shark 6 RC Vision Systems Transmitter Channel select chart tis WARNING DO NOT POWER TRANSMITTER WITHOUT ANTENNA ATTACHED NO ANTENNA LOAD WILL DESTROY RF AMPLIFIER NOT COVERED BY WARRANTY Small white connector on back of transmitter is for ImmersionRC Tiny Telemetry See accessories Camera 2 8mm lens for wide angle 100 degree FOV ideal for fixed camera piloting Camera is NTSC PAL selectable NTSC default remove jumper on back for PAL Plugs camera directly into TX via included cable pre assembled Power via discharge filter supply The discharge filter supply allows you to power your downlink equipment from your onboard RC pack Connect as shown below Low Pass Filter removes noise from battery supply Connect balance lead 0 4s R u from 25 35 or 45 RC pack AV in out Port Ground Video AudR AuL RCA Connector Yellow Video White Audio Left Red Audio Right Recording Video Connect AV cable to AV out port on right side of headset Connect recording device to cables and set up as per manufacturer directions Note Cables pins are not all the same see above chart be sure to connect to headset using the included cable Fat Shark 7 RC Vision Systems Using an external receiver Use the AV cable to connect headset to the RCA AV port of external devices To share the base stati2. Fat Shark 1 RC Vision Systems FAT SHARK J O O RC VISION SYSTEMS PREDATOR V2 RTF FPV KIT USER MANUAL Revision C 09 09 2013 For more product information please visit www fatshark com All Rights Reserved Fat Shark 2 RC Vision Systems Contents Product COMICON eeraa a A A 3 GONT Diagram kanran a ARE A A E A A E 4 CONTOS a A eaten pecs staetceac ttn ese eatetaes 5 Downlink Overview Camera TX Power cccccccesssseseeceeeeeeeaeaeseeeceeeeesasaaeeeeeees 5 TRANS MING areare nin N etwysheteatiuetaentac iusto Gone 6 Camer renea a E E ateate 6 Power via discharge filter SUPPIY ccccccseseeeececeeeeeeeceseeeeeeecauaseeeeseseseeeessaaes 6 A OUr RON a ensue na tba eenao sian tac ened aac se Manmeea nates 6 Recording ia s 210 ememn en tee meen oe ore er ae meer nny net ein ee a re er ete eee 6 USingcan external receiver oeie a eel e e des 7 Banten ORarging eane a a aa aea sales a a e aea 7 PC COS SONGS asise E E artesian 8 DIODEN OI sxctanmaaboatanncianaiarhcadanche a a a a 8 SpiroNET Circular Polarized Antenna ccccccccsseeeseeeeeeeeceeeeeeeeeeeeeeesaeaaeeeeeeeees 8 Tiny Telemetry from IMMersiONRC cccccseeseceeceseeeeeececeeeeeeecsaeeseeeeeeaeseeeeseaaees 8 SOE Cll CANONS aene A E a N 9 Headset Speciicatlons nanisodir oaen A tai aneteelades 9 Camera SPeCCiiiCAlONS escanea a den vesslecscdet 10 Transmitter Specifications 250MW 5G8 V8 sssssssssssnerrsrrrrrsreeresrsrrerrrrrrrrnne 10 T
3. OWING Kilci a a A A EA 10 OpsralonaladviCE erei E 11 TOUDE SIO OUI G aa E E E E O esa 12 VV OUI ANILY scecta surat es ieveca ch Mvksg lsc seas Gevaert cen inst aa cvhantescaeasteuee duce 12 Introduction Congratulations on purchasing the Fat Shark Predator RTF FPV video piloting system with goggles transmitter and camera To ensure your continued enjoyment please take the time to thoroughly read through this operating manual before using Product Compatibility The Predator has been designed to adhere to established video standards and is compatible with any product also adhering to accepted video standards Due to the high number of different manufacturers and variation in quality its impossible to for us to have tested with every product combination and some troubleshooting may be required if mix matching components The Predator has been thoroughly tested with ImmersionRC gear For best results and no compatibility issues Fat Shark recommends ImmersionRC gear for your accessory products DO NOT LEAVE HEADSET EXPOSED TO DIRECT SUNLIGHT SUNLIGHT WILL MAGNIFY THROUGH THE OPTICS AND BURN HOLES IN THE LCD COLOR FILTER THIS WILL NOT BE COVERED BY WARRANTY KEEP GOGGLES IN PROTECTIVE CASE WHEN NOT IN USE Fat Shark 3 RC Vision Systems Product contents Carry case Predator Headset FPV kit camera TX filter AV cable oro gt ee e A Battery with discharge adapter Manual Fat Shark 4 RC Vision Syste
4. also run a support forum for all technical issues at http foviab com SPONSORS GATE FAT SHARK Post your questions there and they will be answered by our technical staff or peers
5. cup SpiroNET Circular Polarized Antenna The best performance enhancement for your dollar SpiroNET circular polarized antennae are manufactured to machine tolerances and final tested with top end RF equipment for the best performing CP antenna on the market CP antennae naturally reject multipathing biggest cause of 5G8 video breakup and have no mismatch polarization when your aircraft banks resulting in no rude range losses during acrobatic flight Tiny Telemetry from ImmersionRC TinyTelemetry is a minimal GPS locator that sends EzTelemetry data for the EzAntennaTracker down one of the audio channels on the audio video transmitter The EzAntennaTracker will then track the plane and offer battery statistics on its LCD display as well as other telemetry data such as positional info etc The new v2 0 EzAntennaTracker will also offer audible warnings for battery voltage and total current consumption The Tiny Telemetry plugs into the transmitter s dongle power supply located on the back of the transmitter Fat Shark 9 RC Vision Systems Specifications Headset Specifications Optics e FOV 25 degrees diagonal e Interpupillary IPD distance 63 5mm fixed e Optional diopter lens inserts available in 2 4 6 dpt Audio e Stereo User Controls e Channel selection e Contrast brightness e Volume adjustment Electrical e Power supply 7 13V 2S 3S supply e Power consumption 200 350mA direct wireless Batte
6. ldings or other tall structures i e barns hills e 5 8Ghz AV with 2 4Ghz RC controllers 2 4Ghz may cause harmonic interference on Ch2 Ch7 of the 5 8Ghz AV Ch1 not affected The headset has been equipped with a high pass filter that will allow the system to work with CE certified 2 4Ghz RC controllers However the filtering may be insufficient to remove noise from overpowered non CE certified controllers If you experience interference from your RC radio change the AV channel to channel 1 e Although you don t require any license to operate this device you are still legally responsible for operating in a responsible manner e Proper transmitter and antenna placement 95 of range issues are due to improper mounting of transmitter and antenna This is particularly true for multicopters where the frame can interfere with the transmitted image Place transmitters out on wing or arms away from aircraft body parts and ensure the TX clears all objects Place the antenna in the vertical position upside right or upside down but never sideways or on an angle Fat Shark 12 RC Vision Systems Trouble shooting No image display is No power supplied Check power connections completely dark No image display is glowing If using wireless module turn on RX power on dark grey bottom of headset If using AV in cable check video source Ensure TX is on and camera connections solid Lots of interference lines Choose a clea
7. ms Controls Diagram Antenna SMA FAY SHARK sac Channel select Display control up down left right Power in AV in out Volume control Receiver on off PS2 Port Alternative power power to RX module Earphone jack Fat Shark 5 RC Vision Systems Controls Brightness contrast control pressing left and right increases decreases display contrast Press forward back increases decreases brightness RX power switch The receiver module power is controlled by this switch If viewing video source via the AV cable the RX module needs to be turned off to avoid image conflict Channel select Pressing channel up down buttons will cause the channel to incrementally increase decrease Audio beep sounds on channel change A long beep sounds on channel top and bottom limits Note Fat Shark only guarantees compatibility with Fat Shark or ImmersionRC transmitters CH1 5740 MHz CH2 5760 MHz CH3 5780 MHz CH4 5800 Mhz CH5 5820 MHz CH6 5840 Mhz CH7 5860 MHz Low battery warning Audio warning if input voltage drops below 6 8V Volume control each press of button increments volume up or down Standard earphones can be used with the Predator not included Downlink Overview Camera TX Power Downlink system comes preassembled and tested for plug play with your aircraft Simply connect the balance lead of your 2S 3S or 4S 7 4V 16V RC battery to provide power to your Fat Shark Downlink and you are ready to fly
8. ner channel horizontal lines Lots of interference lines Check to see if cause is harmonic interference from horizontal lines when using 2 4Ghz RC controller turn radio on off 5 8Ghz receiver Use CH1 on TX headset Ch1 not affected by 2 4Ghz check correct frequency antenna is used sun Sun burnt off LCD color filter Low voltage switch tripped read notes battery section Battery won t charge Low voltage switch tripped read notes 2 in battery section disengaged from socket open and reseat Short range Ensure 5 8Ghz antenna was installed Check for other sources of interference Ensure transmitter has clear LOS to headset Test in wide open area away from any obstructions Short range con t Ensure that a compatible antenna is installed Do not use other manufacture antenna they may be dual band or may be reverse SMA no center pin to connect to receiver Short range con t 95 of range issues is due to incorrect mounting of TX and antenna Ensure antenna has clear line of sight and clear of any parts of RC craft Warranty The system can be exchanged for a new unit within 30 days for any manufacturing defects if returned in new condition The video headset will be warranted for repair for 2 years if no signs of excessive use Buyer will be responsible for shipping costs If beyond the warranty period we will provide repair services Your 1 point of contact for all warranty issues is your retailer We
9. on power supply with your goggles pick up a 3m Dominator AV cable accessory from your retailer Note internal receiver must be shut off to properly display external AV Battery Charging The 1000 mAh 7 4V lithium polymer battery pack is equipped with a 3 pole balance charger lead that allows the battery to be charged off standard RC battery pack chargers not included Follow your charger instructions for setting up for 760 mA 7 4V Li po Some chargers require the discharge cable to be connected Use the enclosed discharge lead adapter for these types of chargers Connection to Standard RC Chargers discharge line balance lead Note 1 If the charger fails to announce charge complete but is showing battery voltage at 8 4V the charge can be considered finished DO NOT LEAVE BATTERY ATTACHED TO CHARGER WHEN CHARGER IS NOT PLUGGED IN Note 2 If battery becomes fully discharged or shorted an internal safety circuit will trip To reset the battery tap 9V direct to the barrel connector via the discharge adapter cable s banana connector This will instantly reset the battery and it can be recharged as normal Fat Shark 8 RC Vision Systems Accessories Diopter lens For near sighted users diopter lens insert sets are available that include 2 4 and 6 dot See below insert instructions Lens orientation is not critical _ a Remove eye cup Insert diopter lens Replace eye
10. ry e 7 4V 1000mAh lithium polymer with safety circuit System e NTSC PAL auto select e Interlaced only not progressive scan Mechanical e Ergonomic molded shape with adjustable headband e Rubber eye cups for ambient light reduction e Weight 163g Display e Two full color micro VGA LCD s 640 X 480 lines e Resolution 922 000 pixels per eye Head Tracker e None removed for V2 Receiver e 5 8Ghz 7ch Interface e 3 5mm 4p AV in out port e Power in port e 3 5mm 3p Earphone port e PS 2 Power port alternative headset supply from Futaba or ezUHF Fat Shark 10 RC Vision Systems Camera Specifications Electrical Power supply 3 5 5V powered off TX Power consumption 60mA 5V Imager 1 3 CMOS 600TVL FPV tuned white balance and sampling NTSC PAL selectable via jumper on camera jumper on NTSC Lens 2 8mm IR coated 100 diagonal FOV ideal for fixed camera Mechanical Square 21 X 21 X 12mm Lens extrude 15mm X 14mm diameter Weight 15g Transmitter Specifications 250mW 5G8 V3 Electrical e Power supply 7 16 V 2S 4S supply e Power consumption 310mA 7 4V e Transmitting power 250mW e Frequency 5G8 see above frequency chart Antennae e External dipole circular polarized compatible Mechanical e 55X26X11mm e Weight 22g with antenna Downlink Kit e Power supply 7 16 V 2S 4S supply e Power consumption 390mA 7 4V Powered via batter
11. y balance lead e Total weight 42g with antenna Fat Shark 11 RC Vision Systems Operational advice e For best performance select a channel that has the least amount of interference While the transmitter is turned OFF turn on the video headset and look at the screen as you check each channel Clear channels will have a consistent static background Channels with interference will have horizontal static lines e Always perform a range test before flying This includes AV and RC controls Some RC receivers can be affected by the proximity of other electronic devices particularly the AV TX e Try to space out your components as much as possible to avoid interference to your RC control range keep stuff away from RX e Until experienced practice flying in a familiar area to avoid becoming disorientated e Due to antenna characteristics there is a null in line with antenna direction You may experience excessive video breakup when flying overhead e 5 8Ghz signal strength drops off very fast stay safely within solid AV range e For maximum distance it is very important that a clear line of sight exists between the transmitter and the video headset 2 of the worst causes of interference are human bodies and reinforced concrete e Place your TX antenna in open area in a vertical orientation e Multipathing reflections off buildings tall objects causes signal cancellation and result in broken video Fly in open areas away from bui
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