RunCam Micro Sparrow 2 Pro User Manual
Brand: RunCam
Model: Micro Sparrow 2 Pro
Connection
This section details the wiring connections for the RunCam Micro Sparrow 2 Pro camera with the RunCam TX200 and an OSD Key-press Board.
Components:
- RunCam Micro Sparrow 2 Pro Camera
- RunCam TX200
- 1x OSD Key-press Board
Connections:
- Camera to OSD Board:
- 5-36V in (Red wire)
- GND (Black wire)
- Video out (Yellow wire)
- VBAT+ (Blue wire)
- The blue wire from the camera connects to "To VBAT+" on the OSD board.
TX200 to OSD Board:
- 3.5-5.5V in (Red wire)
- GND (Black wire)
The camera and OSD board are typically powered by the flight controller or a separate power source, with the TX200 receiving its power from the OSD board or a similar source.
Certifications: CE, FC. Origin: Made in China.
Dimensions & Installation
This section provides the physical dimensions of the RunCam Micro Sparrow 2 Pro camera and notes on installation.
Dimensions:
- Height: 25.00mm
- Width: 19.00mm
- Depth (main body): 16.00mm
- Depth (lens area): 9.00mm
Installation Notes:
- The camera can be mounted using M2 screws.
Diagram Description: The diagram shows three views of the camera: a side profile indicating height (25.00mm) and lens depth (9.00mm), a front view indicating width (19.00mm), and a top view indicating width (19.00mm) and main body depth (16.00mm). M2 screws are indicated for mounting.
OSD Menu
The On-Screen Display (OSD) menu allows for quick settings adjustments and detailed configuration.
Quick Settings
Access quick settings and functions using the OSD Key-press Board:
- Access OSD Settings: Long press the UP button (⬆️) for three seconds.
- Calibrate Voltage: Long press the LEFT button (⬅️) for three seconds. When the voltage text flashes, use UP/DOWN buttons (⬆️/⬇️) to adjust.
- Reset OSD Settings: Long press the DOWN button (⬇️) for ten seconds to reset all OSD settings to default.
- Switch Camera Presets: Long press the RIGHT button (➡️) for three seconds to cycle through camera presets.
Simulated OSD Display: Shows voltage (e.g., 16.8V), camera name (RUNCAM), and time (e.g., 01:08).
Menu Navigation and Options
The OSD menu includes options for clearing characters, setting voltage alarms, pilot information, timers, voltage display, horizon lines, and exiting.
- CLR: Clear the ID character.
- ALARM: Set the low voltage warning value. The system can smartly judge the warning value, or it can be set manually, saving the manual preset value. (Example: 11.1V)
- PILOT: ON/OFF setting, with position adjustment available.
- TIMER: ON/OFF setting, with position adjustment available.
- VOLTAGE: ON/OFF setting, with position adjustment available.
- HORIZON: ON/OFF setting, with position adjustment available.
- EXIT: Exit the current menu.
Note: Press the middle button (ENTER) (✅) to switch ON/OFF for applicable settings, then move to POS to enter position adjustment.
Character Set Display: Shows uppercase letters A-Z, numbers 0-9, and common symbols.
Camera Menu
The camera menu allows for image adjustments and configuration.
Setup Menu
- PICT ADJUST: Access picture adjustment settings.
- WHITE BAL: Configure White Balance. Options include ATW (Auto Tracking White Balance), PUSH (Manual White Balance), USER1, USER2, MANUAL, and PUSH LOCK.
- LANGUAGE: Select the menu language. Available languages include ENGLISH, DEUTSCH, FRANCAIS, PYCCKNN (Korean), PORTUGUES, ESPANOL, and 中文 (Chinese).
- CAMERA RESET: Reset camera settings to default (YES/NO).
Navigation: EXIT (❌) returns to the previous menu.
Picture Adjustments (PICT ADJUST)
- FLIP: Controls image orientation. Options: OFF, H-FLIP (Horizontal Flip), V-FLIP (Vertical Flip), HV-FLIP (Horizontal & Vertical Flip).
- BRIGHTNESS: Adjusts image brightness. Range: 0-255. (Default: 120)
- CONTRAST: Adjusts image contrast. Range: 0-255. (Default: 138)
- SHARPNESS: Adjusts image sharpness. Range: 0-255. (Default: 148)
- HUE: Adjusts image hue. Range: 0-180. (Default: 090)
- COLOR GAIN: Adjusts color saturation. Range: 0-255. (Default: 168)
Navigation: RETURN (↩️) exits the Picture Adjust menu.
Parameters
Technical specifications for the RunCam Micro Sparrow 2 Pro camera.
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| Model | RunCam Micro Sparrow 2 Pro |
| Image Sensor | Super WDR CMOS Sensor |
| Horizontal Resolution | 700TVL |
| Lens | 1.8mm (M8) FOV165° / 2.1mm(M8) FOV 150° |
| Screen Format | 4:3 |
| Signal System | NTSC / PAL |
| Mirror/Flip | Available |
| Integrated OSD | Yes |
| One Touch Scene Setting | Personal / Lightrax / Outdoor / Indoor / Cloudy / Twilight |
| S/N Ratio | >50dB |
| Electronic Shutter Speed | Auto |
| Min. Illumination | 0.01Lux@1.2F |
| WDR | Super WDR |
| Day/Night | Auto |
| Power | DC 5-36V |
| Current | 40mA@12V / 110mA@5V |
| Housing Material | ABS |
| Net Weight | 1.8mm: 8.5g / 2.1mm: 10g |
| Dimensions | 1.8mm Lens: L19mm*W19mm*H23mm / 2.1mm Lens: L19mm*W19mm*H25mm |
