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.
Main Menu Navigation
The camera features an On-Screen Display (OSD) menu for configuration.
- MENU: Press the MENU button (center button) to access the main menu.
- UP/DOWN: Use these buttons to navigate up and down through the menu options.
- Left/Right: Use these buttons to modify menu parameters or select options.
The main menu structure includes options like AE, WB, DAY NIGHT, IMAGE ENHANCE, VIDEO SETTING, SPECIAL SETTING, LANGUAGE, RESET, and SAVE EXIT.
AE (Auto Exposure)
Controls automatic exposure settings for the camera.
Exposure Settings:
- BRIGHTNESS: Adjustable from 0 to 30.
- EXPOSURE MODE:
- GLOBE (Global)
- FLC (Front light control): Adjustable from 1 to 8.
- BLC (Back light control): Adjustable from 1 to 8.
- ADVANCED: Accesses Shutter Control and Gain Control settings.
- SHUTTER CTRL:
- AUTO
- MANUAL: PAL (1/25s to 1/10000s) / NTSC (1/30s to 1/10000s)
- GAIN CTRL:
- AUTO
- MANUAL: ANALOG GAIN (1 to 16) / DIGITAL GAIN (1 to 15)
- SHUTTER CTRL:
WB (White Balance)
It is recommended not to change the White Balance settings.
MODE: ATW (Auto Tracking White Balance) / MWB (Manual White Balance).
MWB Settings:
- RGAIN: Adjustable from 0 to 32.
- BGAIN: Adjustable from 0 to 32.
DAY NIGHT
Controls the camera's day and night vision modes.
MODE: EXT (External) / AUTO / COLOR / BW (Black and White).
IMAGE ENHANCE
Adjusts image enhancement parameters.
- CONTRAST: AUTO / MANUAL (0 to 40).
- SHARPNESS: AUTO / MANUAL (0 to 16).
- COLOR GAIN: AUTO / MANUAL (0 to 30).
- 3DNR (3D Noise Reduction): AUTO / MANUAL (0 to 30).
VIDEO SETTING
Configures video output settings.
VIDEO STANDARD: PAL / NTSC.
D-WDR (Digital Wide Dynamic Range): OPEN / CLOSE.
SPECIAL SETTING
Provides access to special configuration options.
VIDEO SCALE: 4:3 WIDE / 4:3 NARROW / 16:9.
NAME: OPEN / CLOSE (Likely for camera naming or display).
VOLTAGE: OPEN / CLOSE (Likely for voltage display or setting).
TIMER: OPEN / CLOSE (Likely for timer display or setting).
IMAGE STYLE: (Example: SUNSET is shown in menu, implying preset styles).
LANGUAGE
Select the OSD menu language.
Available languages include: ENGLISH, 中文 (Chinese), Русский (Russian), ESPANOL (Spanish), ITALIANO (Italian), FRANCAIS (French), POLSKIM (Polish), PORTUGUES (Portuguese), 日本语 (Japanese), Ελληνικά (Greek).
RESET
Resets the camera to its initial factory settings.
CAMERA-OSD SWITCH CONNECTION
Details the physical connections for the camera and OSD switch.
Diagram Description:
The diagram illustrates connections for the "STARLIGHT CAMERA" (Mini/Micro Camera Back) and the "OSD Switch Front".
3 Pin To Video Transmitter Connector: Features a VBAT+ pin.
2 Pin To OSD Switch board: Has UP, DOWN, LEFT, RIGHT, and MENU buttons.
5 Pin Harness (Connected to Camera):
- VCC: DC 4.6-20V input (Red wire).
- GND: Ground Wire (Black wire).
- VID: Video out (Yellow wire).
- VSEN: Voltage Sensor (Blue wire). A note indicates: "* Connect the VSEN cable wherever you want to detect the voltage."
- OSD: OSD signal (White wire).
Certification Marks: The camera back displays FC, CE, and RoHS certification marks.
CAUTION: If using ESCs (Electronic Speed Controllers) with active braking, it is recommended to power the camera system through a BEC (Battery Eliminator Circuit) or a voltage regulator.