FOXEER CAT MINI & CAT MICRO Camera User Manual
This document provides instructions and configuration details for the FOXEER CAT MINI and CAT MICRO FPV cameras.
Important Information & Warnings
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.
SUPPORT: Visit www.foxeer.com to get more information.
Camera Connections
Camera-OSD Switch Connection
This section details the wiring for connecting the camera to an OSD switch board and the camera's video output.
3-Pin to OSD Switch Board:
- VCC (Red wire): DC 4.6-24V input power.
- GND (Black wire): Ground.
- VID (Yellow wire): Video out.
- VSEN (Blue wire): Voltage Sensor input. Connect this wire where you want to detect the voltage (e.g., to VBAT+ on the power distribution board or ESC).
- OSD (White wire): OSD signal.
Camera Back Connections:
- VBAT+
- GND
- VID (Video Out)
- VSEN (Voltage Sense)
- OSD (OSD Signal)
CAUTION: If using ESCs 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 3-pin wiring harness from the video transmitter into the camera. Alternatively, the camera can be powered by other devices such as a PDB (Power Distribution Board), FC (Flight Controller), or battery.
Camera Menu Navigation
The camera features an on-screen display (OSD) menu for configuration. The menu is navigated using the buttons on the OSD switch board or directly on the camera harness.
Button Functions:
- MENU [Menu Button]: Push the center button to enter the main menu.
- UP/DOWN [Up Arrow]/[Down Arrow]: Move up and down through the menu options.
- LEFT/RIGHT [Left Arrow]/[Right Arrow]: Modify the selected menu parameter.
Camera Settings
The camera offers various settings accessible through the OSD menu.
Image Settings
| Setting | Options / Range |
|---|---|
| MIRROR | OFF / ON |
| FLIP | OFF / ON |
| SHARPNESS | 0 ~ 10 |
| COLOR GAIN | 0 ~ 20 |
| GAMMA | 0.55 |
| DNR (Digital Noise Reduction) | LOW / MIDDLE / HIGH / OFF |
AWB (Auto White Balance)
White Balance: It is not suggested to change this setting.
Manual Mode Settings:
- C-TEMP: 5000K
- R-Gain: 0 ~ 20
- B-Gain: 0 ~ 20
Exposure Settings
| Setting | Options / Range |
|---|---|
| BRIGHTNESS | 0 ~ 20 |
| SHUTTER | AUTO / MANUAL / FLICKER |
| AGC (Automatic Gain Control) | 0 ~ 10 |
Day & Night Settings
MODE: COLOR / AUTO / W&B (Black & White)
AUTO Mode Settings:
- D>N THRES (Day to Night Threshold): 1 ~ 20
- N>D THRES (Night to Day Threshold): 0 ~ 19
- DELAY: LOW / MIDDLE / HIGH
System Settings
| Setting | Options / Values |
|---|---|
| CAM TITLE | LEFT DOWN / OFF |
| VOLTAGE | ON / OFF |
| TIMER | ON / OFF |
| CVBS | PAL / NTSC |
| OUTPUT | 16:9 / 4:3 |
| CAM VERSION | V1.0.03 |
Reset Function
To reset the camera to its initial settings: Long press the MENU button. When the screen flickers once, the reset is complete.
