DJI LIGHTBRIDGE
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1. 66 O e O 1 Ventilation inlet Do not obstruct ventilation fan outlet to ensure maximum cooling efficiency Side View apr gl oe LJ a HA gt e O A N S D S E A E ES Y 1 2 l HDMI In Port Connect to HDMI input device Maximum input rate is 1920 1080 60fps 2 AV Port Connect to AV input including a AV output from camera b AV output from DJI AV gimbal control unit GCU 2014 DJI All Rights Reserved 10 1 2 Ground System Front View O om ee UPGRADE CONTROL IN oar 1 fo Lal 14 5 l Power Adapter Port 11V 26V Connect to power adapter or 3S 6S battery to charge built in battery When ground system is connected with an external power adapter or battery the built in battery will disable Ensure the input voltage range does not exceed the operating range of 12 24V Use supplied charger to charge the battery 2 Upgrade Port Connect to PC to upgrade firmware through DJI LIGHTBRIDGE Assistant 3 Control In Port Connect to training port on remote control using remote control cable and rectangle headed training port cable Connect gimbal and aircraft controllers to control both simultaneously 2 4GHz remote controls must be connected to this port with RF switched off to avoid interference2. a Double click LINK button to enter b Enter END POINT menu set END POINT TRAVEL 1AIL 135 2ELE 135 3THR 135 4RUD 135 Note In some cases namely Futaba T8J remote controls actual set to correctly This inconsistency can be observed by viewing the shown below Actual GUI may vary between models TRAVEL RF OFF LINKAGE menu Select button to switch on remote control END POINT value of each channel within 100 TRAVEL SERVO value may exceed 100 even when inthe LINKAGE as OFF 3 4 5 6 7 pot M pcz Ml 8 100 100 100 100 100 0 Check that actual TRAVEL value does not exceed 100 If it does reconfigure as necessary 2014 DJI All Rights Reserved 2 2 4 Video Output Connection HDMI and USB ports output video however the output options are mutually exclusive Select either HDMI or USB output base on your choice of device Oo Connect monitor with HDMI support to HDMI Out port on ground system for video Oo Connect smart device to USB port on ground system with USB cable Use DJI LIGHTBRIDGE App for video and OSD The below example uses the USB port connection DJI LIGHTBRIDGE App Note Do not attach HDMI and USB devices to the ground system simultaneously This will cause HDMI device to display normally but USB device will n
3. pase we A A OS 21 25 9 E RN 23 A A SS 24 Us DILLIGHTBRIDG E A A tree ee tier ret 26 SIM aster Slave Mod aos 26 A Using DIIEIGHTBRIDGE Arundel aid 27 4 1 Downloading DJI LIGHTBRIDGE Aya 27 AT Register and Lon a aa tas ld a eo nl do 27 AS DIJ LIGHTBRIDGE App USAGe sceunntetinenn ums eeo a AE nice RO a Ri 50 AA DIN ELIGHTBRIDGE App Settings nan aia diia 51 ZA Using Ground Syst mes A e e RO O eeens e A oee kaeraan aaaea 55 A ene a rE Re a aaa AAA 56 5 lilastalling Driver and ASISTE a a a a a a a aA aaia 56 A RR A 30 5 2 Using LIGHT BRIDGE Assistant andas malaria 57 5 2 2 Remote Control Channel Settings adosados 57 5 25 Firmware U parade aras ne R 39 O Specificato N agge Chere enter ern ttre oe rt are ae nner ane re nea ee rere ee er ener ae en eer ee Al PAS A e a ds 42 7 Supported DIU aa 42 SS EEE T deat sted a A A EE EE eae E A E O O 42 JS Recharging Ground gt Si a EAR 42 7A Supported Resol add 453 79 S pp rted Remote Controlar e n a E A E a 44 A EA E E EE E EAN 45 ELE and Ie Statements sraa SAS ARI EA AA ATA EOE LD 48 2014 DJI All Rights Reserved 6 In the Box Modules Ground System 1 Air system paddle antenna x2 Air system antenna x3 Grou
4. 2 1 1 Installing Antennas Insert antennas into positions shown below Ensure they click into place Notes Install antennas before powering on air system Point antennas downward when in use and avoid obstructions to ensure transmission quality Use only DJI antennas and install them correctly Other antennas are incompatible Do not unplug the antennas unless it is absolutely necessary Use tweezers to clamp on the metal part of the antennas when unplugging the antennas Do not apply excessive force on the antennas otherwise it may cause damages to the antennas 2 2 Ground System Installation 2 2 1 Installing Antennas Attach two antennas to ground system according to example below Screw them in tight Notes 1 Attach antennas before powering on to avoid damage 2 Use only DJI antennas and install them correctly Other antennas are incompatible 2014 DJI All Rights Reserved 15 2 2 2 Remote Control Connection Connect training port and Control In port on ground system using rectangle headed training port cable and remote control cable Supported remote controls include Futaba Spektrum Devention and JR Refer to remote control manuals for details Two remote controls can be connected to the ground system at once See example below for details O Red jack connects
5. flight system For non DJI HD gimbal users connect to the CAN Bus port for DJI A2 user use the CAN 1 Bus port on the flight control system with a seperated CAN Bus cable c DVSB G DVSB video input from DJI HD gimbal 2 DBUS port Connect built in receiver interface to DJI flight control system DBUS port usually located on the main controller labled X2 No other receiver requried when DBUS is used The A2 s built in reciever will automatically be disabled when DBUS port is used 5 Upgrade port Connect to PC to upgrade firmware using DJI LIGHTBRIDGE Assistant 4 Link button Press to link air system with ground system 5 CONTROL indicator Remote control link indicator displays communtation status of air and ground systems Link button has been pressed Air system is Linking in progress attempting to link with ground system 000000 Signal detected but not linked Link required 2014 DJI All Rights Reserved 9 Power on Ground system Check distance No detected signal between ground and air systems 6 Video indicator Video link indicator shows video source transmission status AV HDMI signal detected and functioning Normal normally AV HDMI signal detected Transmission Air system or ground system power failed cycle required No video source detected Check camera and connection Top View
6. for firmware upgrade status automatically Repeat the above 2014 DJI All Rights Reserved 40 6 Specification Performance Parameters Transmission Distance outdoors and unobstructed EIRP Receiver Sensitivity I PER Working Frequency Air System Antennas Gain Ground System Antennas Gain Physical Parameters Operating Temperature Dimension no antennas Gross Weight no antennas Hardware Functions Supported Antenna Connector Air System Operating Voltage Ground System Operating Voltage Air System Operating Amperage Ground System Operating Amperage 2014 DJI All Rights Reserved 1 7 Km 100mW 10ldBm 2dBm 2 4GHz ISM 2 040 7dBi 2450MHz 5 0 0 7dBi 2450MHz 10 50 C 0 Air system 68mm L X48mm W X21mm H O Ground system 125mm L X9Omm W X20mm H Oo Air system lg Oo Ground system 295g MMCX Male air system SMA Male ground system 3S 6S 3S 6S 700mA 20mA I2V 600mA 10mA 12V 41 7 Appendix 7 1 Supported DJI Products Please upgrade to the latest firmware version Flight Control System DJI AV Gimbal DJI HD Gimbal 7 2 Relinking Follow the below instructions to relink air and ground systems if link fails Maintain a distance of 0 5m to Im between air system and ground system Power on air system then ground system Press LINK button on air system with pin Hold for 5 seconds then release When relink is complete CONTROL link indicator on air system will
7. many activities The air system must be attached to the aircraft and the ground system must be connected to a monitor to display the video and flight controller OSD information When the DJI LIGHTBRIDGE transmits the video and flight controller OSD information the air system is the transmitter while the ground is the receiver The air system pulls video from the camera and OSD information from the flight controller then modulates it and transmits to the ground system The ground system then receives the information demodulates it and sends it to a monitor or mobile device The DJI LIGHTBRIDGE App available for smart devices is required for an ideal viewing experience When the DJI LIGHTBRIDGE transmits the remote control signal the ground system works as a transmitter while the air system works as a receiver The ground system can connect to two remote controls one for aircraft and the other for gimbal control A DJI flight control system with DBUS port is required as the built in receiver only supports the DJI DBUS protocol 2 4GHz remote controls must be connected correctly to the ground system Incorrect connection may lead to malfunction due to interference 2014 DJI All Rights Reserved 3 Caution Aircraft in flight can cause serious damage or injury Please fly safely at all times Assembly Cautions 10 11 Install antennas before powering on ground system or air system Point air system antennas downward when
8. port on Phantom remote control it is not possible to connect the standard Phantom remote control to the ground system User needs to replace the standard Phantom remote control with PPM 2 4GHz remote control e g Futaba series It is also possible to use DJI 5 8GHz remote control to replace the standard Phantom remote control In this scenario it is not required to connect the DBUS cable with flight controller For more information about how to install air system to Phantom 2 visit DJI official website 2014 DJI All Rights Reserved 25 Scenario 7 Phantom 2 with 2 4GHz Remote Control Connect HDMI IN port to HDMI out port on camera with HDMI cable Connect Gimbal Port to EXP port 6 pin port on DJI Phantom 2 central board with Gimbal cable To access the EXP port you will need to remove the top of the DJI Phantom 2 case See below example for details Connect DBUS port on air system with X2 port on the flight controller Note i Linking is required when using with PPM 2 4GHz receiver Scenario 8 Phantom 2 with 5 8GHz Remote Control Connect HDMI IN port to HDMI out port on camera with HDMI cable Connect Gimbal Port to EXP port 6 pin port on DJI Phantom 2 central board with Gimbal cable To access the EXP port you will need to remove the top of the DJI Phantom 2 case See below example for details GIMBAL PORT 282 2 Ve V LHG ROL VIDEO Y LINK
9. the DJI LIGHTBRIDGE App to determine the cause li Remove one of the antennas place ground system two meters away from air system and launch DJI LIGHTBRIDGE App Enter Signal Diagnostic page to check the signal strength Green bars indicates signal strength is normal and readings should falls in the range of 20 to 40 a One red bar indicates ground system antenna is not working normally Adjust ground system antennas orientation or replace the corresponding antennas If the problem persists it may indicate the antennas port on ground system is damaged Contact technical support for assistance b Two red bars indicate air system antenna is not working properly Adjust air system antennas orientation or replace the corresponding antennas If the problem persists it may indicate the antennas port on air system is damaged Contact technical support for assistance 2 Removed the tested antennas and replace with the remaining antenna Run the diagnostics procedure above on the remaining antenna 4 5 Using Ground System Power on air system then the ground system Wait until POWER indicator light is on VIDEO link indicator light on ground system will go solid green followed by CONTROL link indicator on air system VIDEO link indicator on air system will then flash green showing that ground and air systems are communicating normally Launch DJI LIGHTBRIDGE App If the live image appears the system is working normally Real time OSD i
10. turn solid green Connect plug adapter to power adapter before attaching power adapter to ground system Plug power adapter to power outlet to recharge Power indicator lighting up green indicates charge in progress Power indicator turning off indicates charge complete a u Y Power Outlet 2014 DJI All Rights Reserved 42 7 4 Supported Resolution Following resolutions is supported HDMI 720p50 720p60 108050 1080 60 1080p25 1080p30 1080p50 1080p60 DJI LIGHTBRIDGE supports above mentioned video format The list below take GoPro Hero3 as example IE IC CA ee ee O y GoPro Hero3 1080 25fs 108050 vo switching between the O meom o ropa o The above supported list is non exhausted lt RN lt resolutions settings lt ES 2014 DJI All Rights Reserved 45 7 5 Supported Remote Control T8FG TI4SG FUTABA TIOCHG TOCG T8J DSX9 DSX1 DX6l SPEKTRUM DX18 DEVENTION DEVO 10 The above supported list is non exhausted Your device may be supported if it follows the same PPM signal standard as the devices above o2014 DJI All Rights Reserved 44 8 FAQ i Q Unable to download DJI LIGHTBRIDGE App from Google Play A Follow one of the methods below to download or update the App a Scan the QR code on the quick start guide to download Input the URL of http m dji net lightbridge in t
11. 1000 7 Aux2 HAN o 19 8 A ntt 60 Awd wan 0 i 22 Default Map Cakbrabon A Click Calibration and calibrate the remote control follow the instructions Secondary RC Calibration Calibration 5 After finish calibration you can map the channel as you need The following is the example for mapping gimbal SHUT channel LIGHTBRIDGE Channels Gimbal 5D BMPCC GH3 Notice e 1 Must do calibration every time every time you switch transitter for A t 1000 1 Hna A o v Channets Lightbridge e 2 Must connect Main RC every time form pame as a 1000 you do calibraton ER on 2 Tm A o 18 3 Connect the Main Control Assistant to check whether all channels working T e 2000 3 Pan A o 20 and pay attention to the U Channel y pach sh po value R nn 2 4 Modo E re 0 23 pam in transmittles PET n an a n am E e j 1000 6 sul MN o 24 u po 2000 7 aw AN v 19 Default Map Calibration 2014 DJI All Rights Reserved 38 You can enter the mapping page by click the SHUT button sor a gt E 6 channel data Click Select to finish mapping Toggle the desired SHUT switch on remote control observe the variation to location the corresponding Select a channel for Main RC Select Select Select Secondary RC 17 4 sele 18 f
12. BRIDGE English X Upgrade Channels Gimbal 5D 5 BMPCC GH3 Notice e 1 Must do calibration every time every time you switch transitter for Lightbridge 2 Must connect Main RC every time you do calibration 3 Connect the Main Control Assistant to check whether all channels working and pay attention to the U Channel after finishing calibration in Lightbridge Assistant Adjust the value of U channel in transmitter accordingly 2014 DJI All Rights Reserved E Question O Reset channel map to default i 55 Sa Co ot C soe ID wo El E o o Default Map Calibration 23 21 24 5 Eight channels on the left are for aircraft and eight channel on the left are for gimbal control Calibration is required LIGHTBRIDGE Channels Gimbal 5D BMPCC GH3 Notice e 1 Must do calibration every time every bme you switch transitter for A e maa omiaa 1 9000 j Rut 0 17 Lightbridge e 2 Must connect Main RC every time T TN you do calibration F t 1000 Tin 4H 0 18 3 Connect the Main Control Assistant to check whether all channels working T a vda A aD 3 Pan a 0 20 and pay attention to the U Channel after Gnishing calibration in TETE TN n Lightbridge Assistant Adjust the value R B 1000 2 Mode ERE bd 23 of U channel in tansenitier accordingly s Y 750 5 sur E o 21 n b me 4000 w BRR 24 u p
13. CONT d J o o J id 1 I J Aircraft will need to be modified to accommodate 5 8GHz receiver 2 5 4 DIY Mode Only HDMI and AV port is available for video transmission under DIY mode 2014 DJI All Rights Reserved 24 Scenario 9 DIY mode DIY users should select either HDMI or AV based on camera video output and follow the below connection procedures 1 On AV cameras connect AV port to AV output with AV cable On HDMI cameras connect HDMI IN port to the HDMI out with HDMI cable Connect Gimbal Port to onboard battery and CAN bus port on DJI flight control system CANI port for DJI A2 users via the supplied air system power and CAN cable Connect DBUS to DBUS port X2 ports on flight control system with DBUS cable Refer to flight control system manuals to complete connection The below example is based on DJI A2 Devices on CAN1 Bus 2014 DJI All Rights Reserved 25 5 Using DJI LIGHTBRIDGE 3 1 Master Slave Mode This is a one to multi transmission mode Linked air and ground systems act as a broadcast master pair Dual link transmission is carried out between the master pair The master ground system receives video and relays remote control signals to the air system Ground systems that have not been linked to the air system are slaves Slaves can only receive video from the air system The example below uses a DJI HD gimbal Legends Vid
14. Check the follow to ensure linking is carried out correctly a Antennas are firmly attached on both air system and ground system b Launch DJI LIGHTBRIDGE App to check whether ground system is in master mode if not 2014 DJI All Rights Reserved 46 change to master mode If linking process does not complete within 2 minutes Redo linking Do not place multiple ground systems in the same area before linking proceed If the problem persist contact DJI technical support team 15 Q Can I recharge ground system with battery A No Recharge ground system with DJI standard power adaptor 16 Q Both air and ground system indicator blink solid green But no video display on the Android mobile device What should do A Follow the instruction below to resolve the issue Connect ground system to a HDMI monitor to eliminate the possible error from the ground system Ensure Android OS version is at least 4 1 2 on the mobile device And the Allow USB Debugging option is enabled on your android device Check the version of your DJI LIGHTBRIDGE App Launch DJI LIGHTBRIDGE App make a note on the USB connection status on the GUI Unplug the USB cable on the ground system And then plug it back in The USB connection status should changes from USB disconnected to USB connected Should the problem persists contact DJI technical support team 2014 DJI All Rights Reserved 47 FCC and IC Statements Thi
15. DJI HD gimbal and HDMI AV video signals are transmitted to the ground system But only HDMI AV will be displayed Display HDMI OSD L OSD Margin 720P Refresh rate 10801 Refresh rate H 0 0 m viva ho UU HS V S 0 0 m s 33 1 Display HDMI OSD Enable or disable the OSD display on your HDMI device 2 OSD Margin Adjust the OSD position to fit HDMI displays of different sizes 3 720P Refresh Rate Set the refresh rate to 50Hz or 60Hz in Realtime or Smooth mode 4 1080l Refresh Rate Set the refresh rate to 50Hz or 60Hz in Full HD mode Note The OSD is not available when AV video input is selected 6 Warning Settings Warning sound Ground system timeout gt O minut D N Am H S 0 0 m s V S 0 0 m s 1 Alarm Enable or disable the alarm If enabled the app will set off an alarm in the following scenarios a The aircraft battery is low b The remote control s transmission signal has been lost 2 Ground system timeout Enable or disable ground system timeout When enabled if the ground system is idle for 30 minutes an alarm will sound and the system will power off 7 Signal Diagnostic E Signal diagnosti Antenna 1 Antenna 2 H 0 0m D N Am H S 0 0 m s V S 0 0 m s If the maximum flight distance is significantly reduced this could be caused by damaged antennas or a 2014 DJI All Rights Reserved 34 poor antenna connection Run signal diagnostics in
16. DJI LIGHTBRIDGE User Manual V1 0 2014 08 Disclaimer Thank you for purchasing the DJI LIGHTBRIDGE Please visit the DJI LIGHTBRIDGE page on www dji com regularly to keep up with product information technical updates and manual corrections Information in this manual is subject to change without notice in line with product upgrades and updates Users must comply with local radio transmission laws and regulations when using this product In using this product you hereby agree to this disclaimer and signify that you have understood all points completely When assembling this product follow all instructions carefully The manufacturer and seller assume no liability for any damage or injury arising from the use of this product DJI is a registered trademark of DJI Names of product brand etc appearing in this manual are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owner companies This product and manual are copyrighted by DJI with all rights reserved No part of this product or manual shall be reproduced in any form without the prior written consent or authorization of DJI 2014 DJI All Rights Reserved Profile A complete DJI LIGHTBIRDGE comprises of an air system and a ground system It is a high definition video transmitter flight controller On Screen Display OSD and supports remote controls using the 2 4GHz frequency band As it is small power efficient and highly sensitive the DJI LIGHTBRIDGE can be used for
17. Remote controls working at other frequencies cannot be connected to the Control In port using the remote control link 4 HDMI Out Port Connect to HDMI supported monitor for video viewing Maximum output rate is 1080i60 5 USB Port Connect to smart device to view video and flight control system OSD using DJI LIGHTBRIDGE App Top View 0000 C J 12 2014 DJI All Rights Reserved 11 l VIDEO Indicator Vedio like indicator displays connection status between air and ground systems Signal detected from air system Ground system working normally No signal from air system Ground system working normally 2 POWER Indicator Battery capacity display for ground system o n n n oO n s o wo n ee s o in omm eee o sa ye n n n em Y O ome n a me E Solid green S Flashing green Off 3 Power Button Power on When battery is off press power button once then again and hold for 2 seconds to power on Power off When battery is off press power button once then again and hold for 2 seconds to power off Show capacity When battery is off press power button once to display battery capacity 2014 DJI All Rights Reserved 12 2 Installation 2 1 Air System Installation
18. ake a note of the master ID woot GPS Slave mode D N A m H S 0 0 m s VS 0 0 m s B Tap Master Slave option in slave ground system enter master ID to connect Ensure that video source setting matches with master setting 4 Video Source Setting Dual video source input mode is available when connecting air system to a DJI HD gimbal An extra video 2014 DJI All Rights Reserved 32 source input HDMI AV can be selected as video input Ground system can select either of the video source to display Note that transmission distance will be reduced in Dual Video Source mode G Single Dual video source HD gimbal HDMI AV D N A m H S 0 0 m s V S 0 0 m s The table below shows video output mode based on the selection of single or dual video source on ground system Single Dual Video Source Setting Single Video Dual Video Source 5 HDMI Settings 2014 DJI All Rights Reserved Video Source Input DJI HD gimbal Remark Only DJI gimbal video signal will be transmitted to the ground system HDMI AV Only HDMI AV video signal will be transmitted to the ground system M DJI HD gimbal E Both DJI HD gimbal and HDMI AV video signals are transmitted to the ground system But only DJI HD gimbal video will be displayed HDMI AV G Both
19. ant before every use to ensure a good connection and normal functionality The air system built in receiver will go into failsafe mode if the remote control and ground system are disconnected during use Turn smart device sound volume to maximum to hear alarms more clearly e g bad remote control signal and low aircraft battery capacity 2014 DJI All Rights Reserved Flight control system OSD work best when more than GPS satellites are searched Land slowly lt 1 5m s with the Phantom 2 as rapid landings can cause it to spin We strongly recommend using as many DJI parts as possible If you have problems you cannot resolve please contact your dealer or DJI customer service 2014 DJI All Rights Reserved 5 Contents E O ee aden EN dete Reta celal ak EA E EE TS dete eta hemes 2 PIU LSPS seksi heck vase ewes a a es ve oO oe Se one 5 A AEA E AE AEAN EA AEA AAE AA EAA SEE AAS AA EEA AAE AEA 4 CON ara 6 A O AS O 7 Mis A OO 9 A VS EGTA AO PEE UE O O ead 9 Arundel ai T PA AEE A A RO OO ES 15 ZN PATE SY SCCM IN VIS Eel losas 13 ZA MVS CAN NS PUES FAAS oils aid ic Waban eh gps dia 15 Z2eroumd o ysten lnstallatioN dd 13 ZZN Installing Antennas td 15 222 Remote COntolCOMME cas 14 225 Remote Control Configuration naaa ana 14 AZ A Vid SO Q tp t CG iC ENON eit eset uesst rt aE A TA EE EE A E R 16 29 CONNECT a 16 ZIMIO Simbad soba cash ahlvtse eleeinst n ana a tern da Menasha a a E adware ont wie eosata ruling 16
20. e slave ground station Air system connection ll Connect Gimbal Port on air system to G7 port on DJI HD gimbal with supplied Gimbal cable DJI HD gimbal Connect HDMI AV port to the FPV camera Connect DBUS port on air system to DBUS port X2 port on flight control system with DBUS cable Refer to gimbal and flight control system manuals to complete connection Ground system connection Connect remote control to the ground station via training port Connect mobile devices or HDMI monitor to the master and slave ground station Launch DJI LIGHTBRIDGE App and configure the Master Slave mode in App Settings It is recommended to use Master ground system to receive FPV video signal and Slave ground system to receive gimbal video signal 2014 DJI All Rights Reserved 17 GIMBAL PORT p FPV Camera v v ib WG 4 FPV Camera Video Gimbal Camera Video Scenario 2 Dual Video Source with Single Remote Control Use single remote control to control gimbal and aircraft independently Map the gimbal and aircraft control channels to the remote control through DJI LIGHTBRIDGE Assistant In single video source mode aircraft operator receives the FPV camera video feed from the master ground station while t
21. eo link HD transmission to ground system Remote control signal link Gimbal and aircraft control transmission Master Note Do not attempt to link slaves to the air system This may compromise the communication between air system and master ground system Ensure to set the slave as a slave in the DJI LIGHTBRIDGE app 2014 DJI All Rights Reserved 26 4 Using DJI LIGHTBRIDGE App 4 1 Downloading DJI LIGHTBRIDGE App DJI LIGHTBRIDGE App can be downloaded in the following ways Downloading Approaches Scan QR card for DJI LIGHTBRIDGE App download link Install onto smart device Search DJI LIGHTBRIDGE in Google Play Install DJI LIGHTBRIDGE App onto smart device Optimus G Pro LG Electronics LG Electronics G2 Samsung Galaxy Note3 qcom N9005 N9006 Android Version 4 1 2 or later Samsung Galaxy Note3 Exynos NOOO Samsung Galaxy S4 Samsung Galaxy Mega Sony Xperia Z L36h Sony Xperia Z Ultra XL36h 4 2 Register and Login FULL HD EXPERIENCE 1920 1080 50ips input and 1920 1080 25ips output mation displayed on DJi Lightbridge app Register aa Logins 2 2014 DJI All Rights Reserved 27 Register online then log in l Register Tap Register to enter registration page Enter email and password then tap to create a new account E Register Y a T Emaii b Password Note A DJI password can be used with all DJI Assistan
22. equipment and receiver Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user s authority to operate the equipment Air system This radio transmitter 11805A 201402240 has been approved by Industry Canada to operate with the antenna types listed below with the maximum permissible gain and required antenna impedance for antenna type indicated Antenna types not included in this list having a gain greater than the maximum gain indicated for that type are strictly prohibited for use with this device 2014 DJI All Rights Reserved 48 INVAX System Technology Corp AN2400 MMCX Male 2 7 ABI 50 Ohm O6169GMX Ground system This radio transmitter 11805A 201402241 has been approved by Industry Canada to operate with the antenna types listed below with the maximum permissible gain and required antenna impedance for antenna type indicated Antenna types not included in this list having a gain greater than the maximum gain indicated for that type are strictly prohibited for use with this device INVAX System Technology Corp AN2400 SMA Male 5 7 dBi 50 Ohm 9297SM This device complies with Industry Canada licence exempt RSS standard s Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 this de
23. he address bar of browser to download a If you have installed the App before go to Settings gt About gt Check new version to update It Q How to solve the issue of aircraft losing control within couple hundred meters accompany with blur screen A Follow the instruction below to resolve this issue Check if the antenna installation location unobstructed Try to keep both ends of the antennas as far as possible Keep away from metal Ensure antennas face downward and make sure antennas is intact otherwise it may lead to transmission lost Check if the antennas is firmly attached to the air system Run signal diagnostics in the DJI LIGHTBRIDGE App to determine the cause Remove one of the antennas place ground system two meters away from air system and launch DJI LIGHTBRIDGE App Enter Signal Diagnostic page to check the signal strength Green bars indicates signal strength is normal and readings should falls in the range of 20 to 40 If not adjust ground system antennas orientation Repeat step a b c If problem persists replace antenna Contact DJI tech support for assistance 2014 DJI All Rights Reserved 45 7 Q Aircraft enters failsafe when using DJI LIGHTBRIDGE air system A Calibrate remote control through DJI LIGHTBRIDGE Assistant after connect the remote control to ground system Fine tune the End Point value for channel U 8 Q Can we install two air systems on the same aircraft 9 Q My
24. he gimbal operator receives DJI HD gimbal video feed from the slave ground station Air system connection l Connect Gimbal Port on air system to G7 port on DJI HD gimbal with supplied Gimbal cable DJI HD gimbal 2014 DJI All Rights Reserved 18 2 Connect HDMI AV port to the FPV camera 5 Connect DBUS port on air system to DBUS port X2 port on flight control system with DBUS cable 4 Refer to gimbal and flight control system manuals to complete connection Ground system connection Connect remote control to the ground station via training port Connect mobile devices or HDMI monitor to the master and slave ground station Launch DJI LIGHTBRIDGE App and configure the Master Slave mode in App Settings It is recommended to use Master ground system to receive FPV video signal and Slave ground system to receive gimbal video signal FPV Camera GIMBAL PORT r 1 VV LAH G FPV Camera Video Gimbal Camera Video 2014 DJI All Rights Reserved 19 Scenario 3 Single Video Source with Dual Remote Control Use two remote controls to control gimbal and aircraft independently Map the gimbal and aircraft control channels to both of the remote controls through DJI LIGHTBRIDGE Assistant In single video source mode the aircraft operator and gi
25. i ee Selecto 25 ff Select 26 __ Select 27 fl Select 28 fl Select 29 __ Select 30 _ffl Select 31 ff Select Select Select Select Select Select Select 5 2 3 Firmware Upgrade Click Upgrade icon to check current firmware version and whether installed firmware is the latest version If not click the relative links to upgrade Wait until Assistant displays the finished message then click OK Power cycle the ground system or air system after 5 seconds Once complete firmware is up to date LIGHTBRIDGE Loader Firmware upgradable items 27 0 0 Ground system decoder 1000 Am system main controller Al system encoder Current firmware version Baseband version 0x1 2 2014 DJI All Rights Reserved Hardware ID Firmware 1 0 30 Upgrade No updates No updates No updates No updates Upgrade link This image is for reference only Please refer to the actual user interface 59 Notes 1 Connect to ground system for ground system main controller and ground system decoder upgrade and connect to air system for air system main controller and air system encoder upgrade Internet connection is required for LIGHTBRIDGE firmware upgrade DO NOT power off until upgrade is finished If firmware upgrade fails main controller will enter a waiting
26. in use do not twist or bend antennas Avoid obstructing antennas to ensure transmission quality Keep both ends of air system antennas as further as possible to achieve optimal transmission performance In addition keep these antennas away from metals Use only DJI approved antennas and installed them correctly Other antennas are incompatible Only 2 4GHz remote control can be connected to ground system of DJI LIGHTBRIDGE Chose the remote control with PPM trainer output 2 4GHz remote controls must be connected to ground system for aircraft and gimbal control through training ports RF functions must be switched off Do not create shorts or open circuits when soldering Do not rotate gimbal if connected to camera HDMI port using DJI AV gimbal This will cause gimbal or HDMI cable damage Disconnect HDMI cable from the camera when powering on the DJI non HD gimbal Failure to do so might damage HDMI cable Keep HDMI cable away from on board GPS module Do not modify DJI LIGHTBRIDGE Usage Cautions Check that all connections are correct and firm before every use Check ground system battery capacity before every use If the battery capacity is lower than 25 charge ground system If ground system powers off the air system will enter failsafe mode Check environment before every use to ensure no 2 4GHz device interference e g other 2 4GHz remote controls Phantom 2 Visions Check remote control channels using DJI LIGHTBRIDGE Assist
27. ining port Connect mobile devices or HDMI monitor to the master and slave ground station Ground station displays DJI HD gimbal video signal GIMBAL PORT Ve V LH G Gimbal Camera Gimbal Camera 2 5 2 DJI non HD Gimbal When using with DJI non HD gimbal such as Z15 GH3 connect AV output from DJI gimbal to AV input port on 2014 DJI All Rights Reserved 21 the air system When using camera that has HDMI output connect HDMI output from the camera to the HDMI input port on the air system lt is possible to control air craft and gimbal using single remote control as long as proper channel mapping is completed in DJI LIGHTBRIDGE Assistant It is also possible to control the gimbal independently with a 5 8GHz receiver in this scenario it is required to connect the 5 8GHz receiver to the AUX2 port on the DJI gimbal Scenario 5 DJI non HD gimbal with 5 8GHz receiver Connect either HDMI or AV port on the air system to the HDMI or AV port according to the choice of the camera Connect Gimbal Port to onboard battery and CAN bus port on DJI flight control system CANI port for DJI A2 users via the supplied air system power and CAN cable Connect DBUS to DBUS port X2 port on flight control system with DBUS cable Connect 5 8GHz receiver to the AUX2 port on the DJI non HD gimba
28. irmware upgrade View channels har si BMPCC 5 nann Channels Account software ust do sic e time you switch transitter for version Lightoridge 2 Must connect Main RC every time you do calibration 3 Connect the Main Control Assistant to check whether all channels wortang and pay attention to the U Channel after finishing calibration in Lightoridge Assistant Adjust the value ic n n ns ne RC channels all channe wou Gimbal channels accordingly Default Map Communication i Default Map Calibra m m RC Calibration indicator Connection indicator 2014 DJI All Rights Reserved 56 5 2 1 Using LIGHTBRIDGE Assistant Start up the PC and ground system then connect it to the PC with a Micro USB cable DO NOT disconnect until configuration is finished Run LIGHTBRIDGE Assistant and wait for the ground system to connect Watch the indicators on the bottom of the screen When connected successfully the connection indicator is green and solid on and communication indicator blinks blue Go to Channels page to check both aircraft channels and gimbal channels 5 2 2 Remote Control Channel Settings If you change the remote control it is necessary to set the channels again through LIGHTBRIDGE Assistant so that the remote link function can be use normally Steps to set up the remote channel 1 Connect the Remote Control to PC enter the main page 2 Select Default Map as the page shown below LIGHT
29. l GCU when using 5 8GHz receiver to control the gimbal Refer to gimbal and flight control system manuals to complete connection Below example is based on DJI Z15 5D gimbal and A2 flight control system with 5 8GHz receiver A CAN Hub or iOSD Mark Il is required to provide extra CAN ports if there is not enough CAN port CAN1Bus ale 5 8G Receiver Devices on CANI BUS Scenario DJI non HD gimbal with Single Remote Control It is possible to control both aircraft and gimbal with single remote control as long as proper channel mappings is completed through DJI LIGHTBRIDGE Assistant Follow the instructions below to complete the 2014 DJI All Rights Reserved 22 connections I Connect either HDMI or AV port on the air system to the HDMI or AV port according to the choice of the camera Connect Gimbal Port to onboard battery and CAN bus port on DJI flight control system CANI port for DJI A2 users via the supplied air system power and CAN cable Connect DBUS to DBUS port X2 port on flight control system with DBUS cable Connect PAN TILT ROLL and SHUT port on the gimbal to F4 F3 F2 F1 port on A2 flight controller Refer to gimbal and flight control system manuals to complete connection A CAN Hub or iOSD Mark Il is required to provide extra CAN ports if there is not enough CAN port CAN1Bus ela Devices on CAN 1 Bus 2 5 5 Phantom 2 Mode Due to the absence of trainer
30. master slave mode video source HDMI warning signal diagnostic etc in the settings CES moot GPS A OFF Pm feu HDMI z Channels Transmission mode A Parameter unit treo Master Slave TY a A Mast mee Warning LO a Video source am D Signal diagnostic l Channel Settings Manually select the channel when the performance of auto selected channel is not optimum Shorter yellow bar indicates better channel signal quality Once the channel is selected manually it cannot auto switch use this function cautiously Mode Description Auto Automatically select the least interfered channel among the 10 channels Recommended Manual Manually select the channel Use cautiously Channel 3 Channel 4 H 00 O G 2 Transmission Mode Imoo GPS A OFF Realtime mode Smooth mode Full HD mode D N A m H S 0 0 m s V S 0 0 m s 2014 DJI All Rights Reserved 31 Select the following transmission mode for different video quality Note Transmission mode option is not available in dual video source setting 3 Master Slave Mode Setting When single air system is paring with more than one ground system Master Slave setting is required Master ground system can display video and relay control signal to the aircraft slave ground system can only display video Steps to setup A Tap Master Slave option in DJI LIGHTBRIDGE App of the master ground system m
31. mbal operator use different remote control to reduce interferences Air system connection l Connect Gimbal Port on air system to G7 port on DJI HD gimbal with supplied Gimbal cable DJI HD gimbal 2 Connect DBUS port on air system to DBUS port X2 port on flight control system with DBUS cable 5 Refer to gimbal and flight control system manuals to complete connection Ground system connection Connect remote control to the ground station via training port Connect mobile devices or HDMI monitor to the master and slave ground station Ground station displays DJI HD gimbal video signal GIMBAL PORT 7 Ve Ve LAG Gimbal Camera Gimbal Camera Video 2014 DJI All Rights Reserved 20 Scenario 4 Single Video with Single Remote Control Use two single controls to control both gimbal and aircraft Map the gimbal and aircraft control channels to a single remote controls through DJI LIGHTBRIDGE Assistant Air system connection l Connect Gimbal Port on air system to G7 port on DJI HD gimbal with supplied Gimbal cable DJI HD gimbal 2 Connect DBUS port on air system to DBUS port X2 port on flight control system with DBUS cable 5 Refer to gimbal and flight control system manuals to complete connection Ground system connection Connect remote control to the ground station via tra
32. nd system antenna x2 Air System Cables GIMBAL cable x1 A If used with PHANTOM 2 connect cable to reserved 6 PIN port on central board for air system power supply and OSD info input Connect to flight control system DBUS port for communication Connect to Air system GIMBAL port one end for power the other for CAN port AV cable x HDMI cable D D x1 2014 DJI All Rights Reserved 7 Ground System Cables Remote control cable x For remote control training port connection Connect red port to a remote control for aircraft control and black port 2 to a remote control for gimbal control Connect the red jack to the aircraft remote cnt I ll control to control Connect to a PC when upgrading firmware Optional Packet HDMI cable D D x1 Optional packet 1 Ground system holder x Smart phone holder x Optional packet 2 HDMI cable for Zenmuse x1 2014 DJI All Rights Reserved 8 1 Introduction 1 1 Air system Front View l Gimbal Port This port be connected to the G7 port on a DJI HD gimbal or to other ports for the functions listed below a Power supply V V On board battery 3S 6S power connection Non DJI HD gimbal users must use a seperate power cable or air system power CAN cable to connect air system and on board battery b CAN Bus L H OSD information from the
33. nformation is available when the flight control system is working normally Notes 1 Position air system antennas downward and ground system antennas upward Ensure there are no obstacles between air system antennas and ground system antennas otherwise transmission distance may be affected There will be an alarm if no picture shows or no operation in 30 minutes after ground system powering on The alarm will disappeared if you operate the remote control touch the App screen or press the power button in the next 10 minutes or else the ground system will be power off automatically 2014 DJI All Rights Reserved 35 5 Assistant LIGHTBRIDGE Assistant is required for optimum effectiveness Windows is required 5 1 Installing Driver and Assistant Download driver installer and Assistant installer EXE files from the DJI LIGHTBRIDGE download page on www dji com Connect either ground system or air system to PC using a Micro USB cable Run driver installer and follow prompts to finish installation Run Assistant installer and follow prompts to finish installation Double click LIGHTBRIDGE icon on the desktop to launch it Note Installer only supports Windows operating systems Win XP Win7 Win8 32 or 64 bit 5 2 Using Assistant User can upgrade DJI LIGHTBRIDGE firmware distribute the remote control channel and calibrate the remote control through LIGHTBRIDGE Assistant LIGHTBRIDGE Engish x Language swap F
34. on board camera has WiFi and Bluetooth function can turn them on during the flight A No ensure that you have disabled WiFi and Bluetooth on your camera otherwise it may interfere air system transmission A Check if HDMI cable stays too close to the GPS module Maintain 15cm distance between HDMI cable and GPS module ll Q Air system VIDEO indicator turns solid red when connecting with BMPCC gimbal is that normal A BMPCC gimbal has its own encoding system therefore it does not rely on air system for encoding Hence air system VIDEO indicator blinks green is work as design Q Green lines appear on screen A Check if the output resolution or format is supported by DJI LIGHTBRIDGE 13 Q Green lines appear on screen Air system VIDEO indicator blinks red after rebooting and also no video output from ground system what should do A Air system VIDEO indicator blinks red indicating no video output or unsupported video output format Check the following to resolve this issue a Check if the on board camera is powered on Connect the camera to a display device to check whether the signal output is normal If video output is normal check whether the video output format is supported by DJ LIGHTBRIDGE Examine the HDMI cable condition should the condition of the HDMI cable is not mint replace the HDMI cable Contact DJI technical support team if the problem persists A Blinking green indicator means linking is required
35. ot 2 3 Connection Scenario DJI LIGHTBRIDGE offers several solutions to connect the gimbal to the flight controller based on gimbal model This section provides information about the most commonly seen solutions and their connection diagram Follow the connection described in the solutions that best suits your requirements 2 3 1 DJI HD Gimbal When using with DJI HD gimbal such as ZI5 BMPCC you can select either single or dual video source By single video source mode it means the air system relays either the gimbal camera video or the FPV camera video signal to the ground system These two video sources are mutually exclusive under single video source mode On the 2014 DJI All Rights Reserved 16 hand the air system simultaneously relays gimbal camera and FPV camera video signal to the ground system The ground system can one of the video signal from the air system Note that video output source is defaulted to HDMI AV user should manually select HD gimbal when they are connecting DJI HD gimbal to the air system Scenario 1 Dual Video Source with Dual Remote Control Use two remote controls to control gimbal and aircraft independently Map the gimbal and aircraft control channels to both of the remote controls through DJI LIGHTBRIDGE Assistant In dual video source mode aircraft operator receives the FPV camera video feed from the master ground station while the gimbal operator receives DJI HD gimbal video feed from th
36. s device and its antenna must not be located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna and transmitter This device complies with part 15 of the FCC rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 this device may not cause harmful interference and 2 this device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation NOTE The manufacturer is not responsible for any radio or TV interference caused by unauthorized modifications to this equipment Such modifications could void the user s authority to operate the equipment NOTE This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separation between the
37. to aircraft remote control O Black jack connects to gimbal remote control Notes 1 2 4GHz remote controls must be connected to ground system for aircraft and gimbal control through training ports whose RF function should be switched off Ground system will relay signals remote control will act as control system 5 8GHz remote controls cannot be connected to ground system Remote control signal is transmitted by the remote control itself Flight control system will communicate with receiver at 5 8GHz Additionally DBUS on air system does not need connection 2 2 3 Remote Control Configuration Remote control must be configured through Assistant for the flight control system before performing this step Pay special attention to the below l Select AERO as TX model Set all curves pitch throttle expo rates etc to default Set endpoints of all channels to default 100 and all trims and sub trims to zero 2014 DJI All Rights Reserved 14 2 Check all channel outputs are Basic gt RC page Refer to remote control manual for configuration The below configuration process is based on a Futaba T8FG Switch off RF Press and hold RTN Enter POWER MODE menu select POWER MODE RANGE CHECK RF ON c RF indicator will turn off Set TRAVEL value of each channel within 100
38. ts and Apps 2 Login Tap Login to enter the login page Enter registered email and password then tap to log in E Accounts Login Y a Ema l b Paseword Forgot Password Create New Account Notes Log into your account when time you launch DJI LIGHTBRIDGE App for the first time If you have forgotten your password select Forgot password to begin retrieval 2014 DJI All Rights Reserved 28 2014 DJI All Rights Reserved 29 4 3 DJI LIGHTBRIDGE App Usage DJI LIGHTBRIDGE App displays video and flight control system OSD information as shown below m 12 3 4 5 6 WS 75 4 gay 100 es 100 12 D N A m H S 0 0 nes V S 0 0 m s TE 3 7 8 9 10 m 1 Flight control system control mode 2 Flight status 3 Air system power voltage indicator 4 Video signal status 5 Remote control signal status App sounds an alarm if the remote control signal is weak 6 GPS satellite count 7 Aircraft attitude Aircraft relative position 8 Flight altitude 9 Flight distance Distance between current position and recorded Home point Only displayed when GPS signal is normal and Go Home position has been recorded Otherwise N A will be displayed 10 Vertical speed m Horizontal speed 12 Live view 13 App settings 2014 DJI All Rights Reserved 30 4 4 DJI LIGHTBRIDGE App Settings Setup the channels transmission mode
39. vice may not cause interference and 2 this device must accept any interference including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device Le pr sentappareilestconforme aux CNR d Industrie Canada applicables aux appareils radio exempts de licence L exploitationestautoris e aux deux conditions suivantes 1 l appareil ne doit pas produire de brouillage et 2 l utilisateur de l appareildoit accepter tout brouillageradio lectriquesubi m mesi le brouillageest susceptible d encompromettre le fonctionnement When using the device ensure that the antenna of the device is as least 20 cm away from all persons Hereby SZ DJI TECHNOLOGY CO LTD declares that this device is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 1999 5 EC 2014 DJI All Rights Reserved 49
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