FOXEER CAT 3 FPV Camera Manual

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, you can power the camera using other devices such as a PDB, FC, or battery.

Camera Models:

• Image of FOXEER CAT 3 MINI camera
• Image of FOXEER CAT 3 MICRO camera

Important Information

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-OSD Switch Connection

This section details the connection between the camera and the OSD switch.

Camera Back Connections (Mini/Micro Camera):

• VCC: DC 4.6-20V input (Red wire)
• GND: Ground (Black wire)
• VSEN: Voltage Sensor (Blue wire)
• VID: Video out (Yellow wire)
• OSD: OSD signal (White wire)

OSD Switch Front Connections:

• 5-Pin Harness
• Pins: UP, DOWN, LEFT, RIGHT, MENU

Wiring Harness: A 3-pin wiring harness connects the camera to the OSD switch board.

VSEN Usage: Connect the VSEN cable wherever you want to detect the voltage.

CAUTION: If you are using ESCs with active braking, we recommend powering the camera system through a BEC or voltage regulator.

Main Menu Navigation

MENU Button: Push the MENU (center button) to go to the main menu.

UP/DOWN Buttons: Move up and down through the menu options.

Left/Right Buttons: Modify the menu parameters.

Main Menu Options:

• AE
• WB
• DAY NIGHT
• IMAGE ENHANCE
• VIDEO SETTING
• SPECIAL SETTING
• LANGUAGE
• RESET
• SAVE EXIT

AE (Auto Exposure)

Auto Exposure settings allow adjustment of brightness and exposure modes.

1. BRIGHTNESS: 0~30.

   Current setting example: 12

2. EXPOSURE MODE:
   • GLOBE (Global)
   • FLC (Front light control): 1~8
   • BLC (Back light control): 1~8

   Current setting example: GLOBE

3. ADVANCED: SHUTTER CTRL / GAIN CTRL
   • SHUTTER CTRL:
     • AUTO
     • MANUAL: PAL(1/25~1/10000) / NTSC(1/30~1/10000)

     Current setting example: AUTO

   • GAIN CTRL:
     • AUTO
     • MANUAL: ANALOG GAIN (1~16) / DIGITAL GAIN (1~15)

     Current setting example: AUTO

WB (White Balance)

White Balance settings help ensure accurate color reproduction. It is generally not suggested to change these settings.

MODE: ATW / MWB.

Current setting example: ATW

MWB (Manual White Balance) Settings:

• RGAIN: 0~32
• BGAIN: 0~32

Day Night

MODE: EXT (external) / AUTO / COLOR / BW (black and white).

Current setting example: EXT

Image Enhance

Adjust image enhancement parameters for optimal visual output.

• CONTRAST: AUTO / MANUAL (0~40)
• SHARPNESS: AUTO / MANUAL (0~16)
• COLOR GAIN: AUTO / MANUAL (0~30)
• 3DNR: AUTO / MANUAL (0~30)

Current setting examples:

• CONTRAST: AUTO
• SHARPNESS: AUTO
• COLOR GAIN: AUTO
• 3DNR: AUTO

Video Setting

• VIDEO STANDARD: PAL / NTSC
• D-WDR: OPEN / CLOSE

Current setting examples:

• VIDEO STANDARD: PAL
• D-WDR: OPEN

Special Setting

• VIDEO SCALE: 4:3 / 16:9
• NAME: OPEN / CLOSE
• VOLTAGE: OPEN / CLOSE
• TIMER: OPEN / CLOSE
• IMAGE STYLE: (e.g., SUNSET)

Current setting examples:

• VIDEO SCALE: 4:3
• NAME: OPEN
• VOLTAGE: OPEN
• TIMER: OPEN
• IMAGE STYLE: SUNSET

Language

The camera supports multiple languages:

• ENGLISH
• 中文 (Chinese)
• PYCCKNN (Likely Cyrillic languages like Russian/Ukrainian)
• ESPANOL (Spanish)
• ITALIANO (Italian)
• FRANCAIS (French)
• POLSKIM (Polish)
• PORTUGUES (Portuguese)
• 日本語 (Japanese)
• EAAHNIKA (Greek)

Reset

RESET: Returns the camera to its initial factory settings.