DOMINATOR USER MANUAL - Synergy Positioning Systems
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1. below screen shot shown for head tracker on default channels 5 and 6 Note GEAR CH 5 and PIT CH6 are set to NOR Optional for interest only Exit and enter DISPLAY submenu to see graphic output of head tracker servo signal Plug pan and tilt servos into appropriate channel of RC receiver Fat Shark 8 RC Vision Systems TURNIGY Adjusting the servo center point Due to the design of servos the native center point may vary from servo to servo The Turnigy 9X cannot compensate so the center offset must be adjusted in HT menu as follows Set pan tilt brackets onto servo spur as close to center as possible Enter HT menu described above On 1 long beep press HT button Head tracker will now be active and can control pan tilt Aim camera in desired center position and re press HT button Headset will beep 2X to confirm adjusted center offset Disconnect battery and restart before using Note center offset is limited to 20 degrees thus the necessity to setup servos as close to center as possible before adjusting If there is no 2X beep after confirming offset the offset adjust was unsuccessful Futaba Radio setup Note Head tracker only works with higher end Futaba radios that support selective student channel mixing Connect Data cable and turn on radio Enter TRAINER menu and assign desired head tracking channels to FUNC must be set on FUNC Default is CH 5 6 Individual servo direction c2. enjoyment please take the time to read through this operating manual thoroughly before using Product Compatibility The Dominator has been designed to adhere to established video standards and is compatible with any product also adhering to accepted video standards Due to the high number of different manufacturers and variation in quality its impossible to for us to have tested with every product combination and some troubleshooting may be required if mix matching components The Dominator has been thoroughly tested with ImmersionRC gear For best results and no compatibility issues Fat Shark recommends ImmersionRC gear for your accessory products DO NOT LEAVE HEADSET EXPOSED TO DIRECT SUNLIGHT SUNLIGHT WILL MAGNIFY THROUGH THE OPTICS AND BURN HOLES IN THE LCD COLOR FILTER appears as white open areas THIS WILL NOT BE COVERED BY WARRANTY KEEP GOGGLES IN PROTECTIVE CASE WHEN NOT IN USE Fat Shark 3 RC Vision Systems Product contents arry Case ominator headset ata cable V cable G C power cable anual ao PRODUCT WARNING EAO CANOT ACCEPT THE rol owned LuTATIONS DO NOT BY 1 ouct OR RETURN UNUSEO IMMEDIATELY THE RCV9220 6 24GHZ HEADSET WILL ACCEPT INTERFERRENCE FROM OTHER 74 THIS 1S NOT A DEFECT THIS 15 24 GHZ DEVICES THIS IS AN FCC REQUIREMENT PART 15 VICES THIS PRODUCT SHARES PROM AME BANOWIOTH OF A MULTITUDE OF 24 OHZ DUCTS AND THE RCV922 OPERATING ABILITY WILL BEVAFFECTED BY
3. AV Ch1 not affected The headset has been equipped with a high pass filter that will allow the system to work with CE certified 2 4Ghz RC controllers However the filtering may be insufficient to remove noise from overpowered non CE certified controllers If you experience interference from your RC radio change the AV channel to channel 1 Fat Shark 12 RC Vision Systems e Although you don t require any license to operate this device you are still legally responsible for operating in a responsible manner Trouble shooting No image display is completely No power supplied Check power connections dark No image display is glowing If using wireless module turn on RX power on bottom of dark grey headset If using AV in cable check video source Ensure TX is on and camera connections solid Lots of interference lines Choose a cleaner channel horizontal lines with 2 4Ghz Change to 5 8Ghz AV receiver Check correct frequency antenna is used Poor image dark or not enough Adjust display with contrast brightness button contrast Lots of interference lines Check to see if cause is harmonic interference from horizontal lines when using 2 4Ghz RC controller turn radio on off 5 8Ghz receiver Use CH1 on TX headset Ch1 not affected by 2 4Ghz check correct frequency eae is used ees tracker not working Ensure module pins are aligned correctly into headset no response or beeping socket Short range Ensu
4. Fat Shark 1 RC Vision Systems FAT SHARK RC VISION SYSTEMS DOMINATOR USER MANUAL Revision D 05 05 2012 For more product information please visit www fatshark com All Rights Reserved SYNERGY POSITIONING SYSTEMS SYN E RGY fy 3 52 Arrenway Drive Albany POSITIONING SYSTEMS Auckland New Zealand Free Call 0800 867 266 Phone 64 9 476 5151 Fax 64 9 476 5140 Email info synergypositioning co nz Website www synergypositioning co nz Fat Shark 2 RC Vision Systems Contents F FOOUC conten Soasi a E 3 Controls Diagram scsadeteWeh teen eccrine edna a a e id tlahtay 4 FICACSCL Operil ersa a duaeg a e daa caestaros 5 CONTO anan E T de rade 5 AY Cables PINOU Tesio A 5 Powering OP MONS seia E A E 6 Futaba Radio sods aa et ea ered aT A A A 6 BaSe Stal e a a a E sat danse teas penddeoneeuenen 6 BANO ogsa aae eat acca E tae a nella a ed ude tiat 6 PACCOSSONICS erea ed in ier ee td oats eine else as cated T M I G V4 Magnetic Inertial Gyro Head tracke ccccceceeeeeeeeeeeees T Internal receiver 2 4G 5 8G ccccccccccseecceeeseeeseeeeeeaeeeeaueeeseaeeessaeeeeeaes 9 PIO DUSR GIS seater Rett ete tare tact te aaa a tte hort Be a tates 9 Battery ANG CMaAnQUnG sassi E TE 9 SPEcCINCAUONS aeia O 10 Operational advice as a A I A E tendencies 11 TOUNIESNOOUNG iira aa a a 12 VAA a E E tee E EA 12 Introduction Congratulations on purchasing the Fat Shark Dominator VGA FPV video goggles To ensure your continued
5. THE PRESENCE OF OTHER 24 GHZ DEVICES OF LICENCE FREE DE THE RCV922AE S8GHZ HEADSET WiLL ACCEPT INTERPERRENCE FROM OTHER 5 8 GHZ DEVICES THIS 19 NOY A DEFECT THIS IS AN FCC REQUIREMENT em bE OF LICENCE FREE DEVICES THIS DEVICE WIL AFFECTED BY THE PRESENCE OF OTHER 5 8 GHZ DEVICES PRODUCT CANNOT BE DEEMEO DEFECTIVE DUE 4 INTERFERRENCE WITH OTHER DEVICES THIS BEYOND THE CONTROL OF THE MANUFACTURER DO NOT LEAVE HEADSET EXPOSED TO DIRECT SUNLIGHT SUNLIGHT WILL MAGNIFY THROUGH THE OPTICS AND BURN HOLES IN THE LCD SCREEN THIS WILL NOT BE COVERED BY WARRANTY KEEP GOGGLES IN PROTECTIVE BAG WHEN NOT IN USE Fat Shark 4 RC Vision Systems Controls Diagram Channel select Volume level Brightness left right Head tracker contrast forward back Receiver on off PS 2 Data Port power to RX module head tracker Earphone jack Module access panels AV in out port Power supply Fat Shark 5 RC Vision Systems Headset Operation Controls Brightness contrast control pressing left and right increases decreases display contrast Press forward back increases decreases brightness Channel select Pressing channel up down buttons will cause the channel to incrementally increase decrease Audio beep on channel change A long beep sounds on channel top and bottom limits Because 2 4G and 5 8G receiver modules share same channel control but have different channel settings refer to following chann
6. an be set in REVERSE menu reverse not available for 7C users must reverse direction in HT menu Head Tracker Operation Head tracker will automatically start tracking upon powering up headset Look forward and level then press the Head Tracker button to center note on 1 press HT may drift off momentarily during calibration cycle hold head steady until camera returns to center Repressing the HT button during use re centers the camera position External interference from RC controller other devices indoors or next to a car may temporarily cause errant readings in the magnetic sensor and cause drift If error between camera and direction your head occurs hold your head steady in one position and head tracker will autocorrect to that position After auto correction continue to use normally For best performance use HT away from objects products that may disrupt the magnetic field Head Tracker Center Hold Function To pause and hold head tracker in center position hold down the HT button for 2 seconds 2 seconds to pause single beep 2 seconds to reactivate double beep Auto disengage function M I G V4 has a unique safety feature added the head tracker will automatically disengage enter pause mode and return camera to center position if the head tracker exceeds 90 degrees of movement 90 degrees is beyond normal use This allows the user to quickly deactivate the head tracker in a panic situation turn head 90 de
7. el mapping chart Headset channel 5G8 channel 2G4 channel Ooo T o 1 S T Low battery warning Audio warning if input voltage drops below 6 8V Volume control each press of button increments volume up or down Standard earphones can be used with the Dominator Head tracker See section under accessories RX power switch The RX module power is independently controlled via this switch If a module is inserted but desired video source is via the AV cable the RX module needs to be turned off to avoid image conflict AV Cable Pinout Ground Video AudR AuL RCA Connector Yellow Video White Audio Left Red Audio Right Recording Video Connect AV cable to AV out port on right side of headset Connect recording device to cables and set up as per manufacturer directions Note Cables pins are not all the same see above chart be sure to connect to headset using the included cable Fat Shark 6 RC Vision Systems Powering options If multiple power sources are supplied at same time i e Futaba radio and head strap battery the headset will draw power from the highest voltage Futaba Radio The Dominator can be powered off a Futaba radio via the Data Cable Note Best to upgrade the Futaba radio to a 3S 2200mAh radio lipo pack for this type of connection as the headset will cause extra drain on the transmitter battery pack A normal NiMh radio battery will not have sufficient battery life for safe flying Base Stati
8. ference to your RC control range keep stuff away from RX Do not use 2 4Ghz AV with 2 4Ghz RC controllers Your 2 4Ghz TX will not affect the RC control of other RC users however their controllers will affect your AV reception Be aware of other 2 4Ghz RC users If they turn their RC radio nearby they may knock out your image Until experienced practice flying in a familiar area to avoid becoming disorientated Due to antenna characteristics there is a null in line with antenna direction You may experience excessive video breakup when flying overhead 5 8Ghz signal strength drops off very fast 2 4Ghz is more gradual If using 5 8Ghz stay safely within solid AV range For maximum distance it is very important that a clear line of sight exists between the transmitter and the video headset 2 of the worst causes of interference are human bodies and reinforced concrete Place your TX antenna in open area in a vertical orientation Multipathing reflections off buildings tall objects causes signal cancellation and result in broken video Fly in open areas away from buildings or other tall structures i e barns hills The headset may become warm to touch during use particularly in the top center region This is normal If you are unsure run the headset for 30 minutes fully powered before flying to ensure normal operation 5 8Ghz AV with 2 4Ghz RC controllers 2 4Ghz may cause harmonic interference on Ch2 Ch7 of the 5 8Ghz
9. ge size 45 7 e Optional diopter lens inserts available in 2 4 6 dpt Audio e Stereo User Controls e Channel selection e Contrast brightness e Volume adjustment e Head tracker reset menu control Electrical e Power supply 7 13V 2S 3S supply e Power consumption 200 370mA direct wireless System NTSC PAL auto select Mechanical e Ergonomic molded shape e Rubber eye cups for ambient light reduction e Weight 163g e Adjustable headband Display e Two full color micro VFA LCD s 640 X 480 lines e Glass optics e Polarized LED backlight e Resolution 922 000 pixels per eye Receiver e 2 4 Ghz 4ch modular optional e 5 8Ghz 7ch modular optional Interface e Wireless module docking bay e Head tracker docking bay e 3 5mm 4p AVin out port e Power in port e 3 5mm 3p Earphone port e PS 2 head tracker port Fat Shark 11 RC Vision Systems Operational advice For best performance select a channel that has the least amount of interference While the transmitter is turned OFF turn on the video headset and look at the screen as you check each channel Clear channels will have a consistent static background Channels with interference will have horizontal static lines Always perform a range test before flying This includes AV and RC controls Some RC receivers can be affected by the proximity of other electronic devices particularly the AV TX Try to space out your components as much as possible to avoid inter
10. grees Also useful for when removing the headset as the motion will disengage the HT Fat Shark 9 RC Vision Systems Internal receiver 2 4G 5 8G Snap door panel back into place Door panel will hold remove door panel insert RX module RX module snug remove hole plug align pins to connector Frequency chart Note Dominator only guarantees compabitiliy with Airwaves brand modules po ACR GAZ CH1 2414 Mhz CH2 2432 Mhz CH1 5740 MHz CH2 5760 MHz CH3 5780 MHz CH3 2450 Mhz CH4 2458Mhz CH4 5800 Mhz CH5 5820 MHz CH6 5840 Mhz CH7 5860 MHz Diopter lens For near sighted users diopter lens insert sets are available that include 2 4 and 6 dpt See below insert instructions Lens orientation not critical Remove eye cup Insert dipotler lens into slot Replace eye cup Standard RC battery charger Battery and charging The optional 100mAh 7 4V lithium polymer battery pack is equipped with a 3 pole balance charger lead that allows the battery to be charged off standard RC battery pack chargers not included Follow your charger tna or memoeey crane instructions for setting up for 1000mAh 7 4V Li po Balance lead Note some chargers require the discharge cable to be connected to charger Discharge lead adapter required by some chargers Fat Shark 10 RC Vision Systems Specifications Optics e FOV 30 degrees diagonal e Interpupillary IPD distance 63 5mm fixed e Ima
11. on Use the AV cable to connect the video audio AV cable has Y splitter with male and female DC head to share power with the external RX supply up to 13V Battery The Dominator can be independently powered via an external battery pack see accessories for 1000mAh 7 4V lipo pack with specially molded case for sitting in head strap pocket Note that the battery will only supply power if no other higher voltages sources are connected Fat Shark 7 RC Vision Systems Accessories M L G V4 Magnetic Inertial Gyro Head tracker align HT PCB pins to headset headers and press flush Setup To enter the setup menu hold down the head tracker button before applying power to the headset release button immediately after powering The head tracker will beep and enter menu mode and beep according to the following chart Press the HT button a 2 time during the pause after the menu choice beep code to select Head tracker will automatically exit menu after a selection has been made and begin operating Beep code Beepcode Pan tilt on CH 5 6 factory default Pan tilt on CH 5 7 2 long beep No selection made automatically exits menu Turnigy 9X Radio Setup Note requires PS 2 to 3 5mm data cable accessory Connect battery to headset make sure data cable is disconnected from radio before powering or it will not initiate properly Connect Data cable and turn on radio Enter TRAINER submenu and setup as
12. re correct antenna are installed Check for other sources of interference Ensure transmitter has clear LOS to headset Test in wide open area away from any obstructions Short range con t Ensure that a compatible antenna is installed 2 4Ghz must use a 2 4Ghz antenna and 5 8Ghz must use a 5 8Ghz antenna do not use other manufacture antenna they may be dual band or may be reverse SMA no center pin to connect to receiver White dots on LCD display You were careless and left goggles exposed to sun Sun burnt off LCD color filter Lens fogs up Cooler optical lens are heated by your humid face causing condensation Pre warm goggles by wearing on head isi tracker a not work Radio doesn t support selective trainer function can enter menu Settings incorrect Trainer switch on RC controller not activated in Pause mode Head tracker drifts or has Operating inside so compass sensor not correct use excessive error correction outside jumpy RC radio interfering with compass sensor keep RC controller antenna away from headset Standing near large metal object such as a car Warranty The system can be exchanged for a new unit within 7 days for any manufacturing defects if returned in new condition The video headset will be warranted for repair for 2 years if no signs of excessive use Buyer will be responsible for shipping costs If beyond the warranty period we will provide repair services
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