FOXEER 700TVL 0.0001Lux Starlight Camera Instruction Manual
Brand: FOXEER
Model: 700TVL 0.0001Lux Starlight Camera
Introduction
This document provides instructions for the FOXEER 700TVL 0.0001Lux Starlight Camera.
Important Warnings and Notices
WARNING
Read the ENTIRE instruction manual to become familiar with the features of the product before operating. Failure to operate the product correctly can result in damage to the product, personal property and cause serious injury.
Age Recommendation
Not for children under 14 years. This is not a toy.
NOTICE
This product is only intended for use with unmanned, hobby-grade, remote-controlled vehicles and aircraft. FOXEER disclaims all liability outside of the intended purpose and will not provide warranty service related thereto.
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Camera Connections
CAMERA-OSD SWITCH CONNECTION
The camera uses a 6-pin harness for various connections.
6 Pin Harness:
- VCC: DC 5-35V in (Red wire)
- GND: Ground Wire (Black wire)
- VID: Video out (Yellow wire)
- AUD: Audio out (Green wire)
- OSD: OSD signal (White wire)
- GND: Ground Wire (Black wire)
Diagram Description: A diagram illustrates the 6-pin harness connecting to the Camera Back. It also shows connections to a 4-pin connector for a Video Transmitter and a 2-pin connector for an OSD Switch board. The OSD Switch Front has a MENU button.
CAUTION: If you are using ESC's with active braking, it is recommended to power the camera system through a BEC or voltage regulator.
CAMERA-VIDEO TRANSMITTER CONNECTION
To connect the camera directly to the video transmitter, plug the 4-pin wiring harness from the video transmitter into the camera, leaving the OSD pin open.
Diagram Description: A diagram shows a 4-pin connector labeled 'MINI FPV CAM' with pins for VCC (DC 5-35V in), GND, VID (Video out), and AUD (Audio out). This connects to the Video Transmitter.
OSD Menu Navigation
The On-Screen Display (OSD) menu allows for detailed configuration of the camera's settings. Navigation is performed using the buttons on the OSD switch.
- MENU: Push MENU (center button) to go to the main menu.
- UP/DOWN: Move up and down through the menu.
- Left/Right: Modify the menu parameters.
OSD Menu Options
1. Lens
This function is used to adjust the brightness of the screen.
2. EXPOSURE
This section controls camera exposure settings.
1. SHUTTER
Condition and speed control.
- Auto: Shutter speed is controlled automatically according to the brightness of the scene.
- FIXED: Select shutter speeds from 1/50 to 1/100000.
- FLK: Select when flickering occurs due to imbalance between illumination and frequency. PAL Mode: 1/100, NTSC Mode: 1/120.
2. BRIGHTNESS
Adjust brightness from 0-255.
3. AGC
Depending on lightness of surroundings select HIGH, MID, LOW or OFF.
4. DWDR
Depending on lightness of surroundings turn OFF or ON (Adjust brightness from 0-63).
3. WHITE BAL (WHITE BALANCE)
1. ATW (Auto Tracking White Balance)
- Ideal for color temps from 1800°K ~10500°K (fluorescent light, outdoor, sodium vapor lamp, etc.)
2. MANUAL
- Select ATW and change to Manual mode.
- Red 0~255
- Blue 0~255
Select RETURN when finished.
4. BACKLIGHT
1. BLC (Backlight Compensation)
Use when there is a strong backlight behind the object; clear images of the background as well as the object can still be obtained.
2. HLC
Adjust level from 0~255. There are two options: night only, all day.
5. Day & Night
Day & Night switch is specially designed for different occasions. There are four kinds of modes:
- Auto mode
- Color mode
- B/W mode
- External switch
1. Color to B/W
When in External Control this can't be adjusted. This is color to B/W accumulated light intensity. When it reaches the "alternating light" state, the camera could be damaged by frequent switching. It might cause incorrect judgment of image and reduction of the device's span life.
2. B/W TO COLOR
When in External Control this can't be adjusted. This is B/W to color accumulated light intensity. When it reaches the "alternating light" state, the camera could be damaged by frequent switching. It might cause incorrect judgment of image and reduction of the device's span life.
3. DELAY TIME
Delay before color state begins to alternate.
6. DPC
Set the black point and white point as auto-completion-point numbers.
7. SPECIAL
1. CAM Title
Set the title background.
2. MOITON - Motion detection
Choose the area and press ENTER to confirm. The color of the chosen area will change. Repeat to choose other areas. After 1 second of inactivity, it will move to the next menu item.
3. PRIVACY - Conceal the areas (OFF/ON)
Conceal the areas where you don't wish to appear on the screen.
- AREA SEL: Set 4 privacy areas.
- AREA STATE: Select AREA STATE ON to conceal AREA selected. OFF to disable Privacy.
- LEFT/RIGHT/TOP/BOTTOM: Set the dimension of each privacy area by slider.
- COLOR: Select the color of each privacy area by slider.
- RETRUN: Return to previous menu.
4. PARK LINE - OFF/ON
5. IMAGE ADJ
- Lens sharp: OFF/ON, adjust from 0~255
- 2DNR: OFF/ON
- Mirror: switch
- FONT COLOR: Adjusted from 0 to 51
- CONTRAST: Adjusted from 0 to 255
- SHARPNESS: Adjusted from 0 to 255
- DISPLAY CRT/LCD
- NEG IMAGE: OFF/ON
8. COMM ADJ
- CAM ID: Set camera ID from 0~255
- BAUD RATE: Set camera communication speed from 2400 to 38400
- PROTOCOL
- DISPLAY ID: OFF/ON
- ID POS
9. LANGUAGE
ENGLISH/CHINESE
10. RESET
1. FACTORY
Return to camera's initial setting.
2. RETURN
Exit without saving settings.
11. EXIT
Saves all settings and exits to Main Menu.
Menu Navigation and Settings Representation
The manual displays menu options and their current settings. These are typically presented in a list format, often with indicators showing the selected option. For example, the main menu items like LENS, EXPOSURE, WHITE BAL, BACKLIGHT, DAY&NIGHT, DPC, SPECIAL, RESET, and EXIT are listed, with the currently active menu item highlighted or indicated.
Sub-menus also show their available options. For instance, under EXPOSURE, options like SHUTTER, BRIGHTNESS, AGC, and DWDR are presented, with the active sub-setting indicated.
Example of a menu setting representation:
| Menu Item | Setting | Status |
| LENS | MANUAL | ✔️ |
| EXPOSURE | AUTO | ✔️ |
| WHITE BAL. | ATW1 | ✔️ |
| BACKLIGHT | OFF | ✔️ |
| DAY&NIGHT | AUTO | ✔️ |
| DPC | OFF | ✔️ |
| SPECIAL | OFF | ✔️ |
| RESET | OFF | ✔️ |
| EXIT | OFF | ✔️ |
Note: The 'Status' column above uses '✔️' to indicate a selected item, as seen in the manual's visual representations. The actual values for each setting are detailed in the respective menu option descriptions.
