Fat Shark
13
RC Vision Systems
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.
Trouble Shooting
If your problem can’t be solved here, please visit our support forum at
www.FPVLAB.com
under SPONSORS GATE/ FAT SHARK RC VISION SYSTEMS. Any direct support enquires
will be first directed to this forum for the benefit of all customers.
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
- Ensure lens cap is removed from camera
- Trying to power a 12V camera with the 5V TX supply
(need to connect 12V camera direct to RC pack.
Complete white screen
LCD driver has failed and needs to be replaced under
warranty. Contact your retailer.
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 but
can hear beeps
(can enter and navigate beep
menu)
- Ensure headset is turned on before RC radio
- Review controller manual for correct settings
- Check servos are plugged into correspondingly selected
channels
Head tracker not working, and
no beeps (can’t enter nor
navigate beep menu)
- Cable was modified and resulted in voltage applied to
signal line (fried HT)
- Mated to an aftermarket channel mixer and wired wrong
resulting in voltage applied to signal line
- Incorrect installation of aftermarket UHF RC system
resulting in voltage applied to signal line.
Head tracker stops working
after short time
Auto disengage function activated. Follow menu
instructions to turn off.
Short range
- Ensure 5.8Ghz antenna were installed
- Turn off transmitter and 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. Do not
use other manufacture antenna, they may be dual band
or may be reverse SMA
White dots on LCD display
You were careless and left goggles exposed to sun. Sun
burnt off LCD color filter.
