Fat Shark
9
Trouble Shooting
Observation
Possible Cause/Solution
No image, display is completely
dark
- No power supplied. Check power connections.
No image, display is glowing
dark grey
- If using wireless module, turn on RX power on bottom of
headset.
- If using AV in cable, check video source.
- Ensure TX is on and camera connections solid
Lots of interference lines
(horizontal lines) with 2.4Ghz
receiver
- Choose a cleaner channel.
- Change to 5.8Ghz AV
- Check correct frequency antenna is used
Poor image, dark or not enough
contrast
- Adjust display with contrast/brightness button
Lots of interference lines
(horizontal lines) when using
5.8Ghz receiver
Check to see if cause is harmonic interference from
2.4Ghz RC controller (turn radio on/off).
- Use CH1 on TX/headset (Ch1 not affected by 2.4Ghz)
- check correct frequency antenna is used
Head tracker not working
(no response or beeping)
- Ensure module pins are aligned correctly into headset
socket
Short range
- Ensure 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.
- Power anti-fog mini fan on faceplate from headset
battery, each time press the button can run 8-10m.
Head tracker does not work
(can enter menu)
- Radio doesn’t support selective trainer function
- Settings incorrect
- Trainer switch on RC controller not activated
- In Pause mode
Head tracker drifts or has
excessive error correction
(jumpy)
- Operating inside so compass sensor not correct (use
outside)
- 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.
