Synergy iOSD User Manual
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iOSD (On Screen Display)
User Manual
V2.06
For iOSD Firmware Version V2.02 & iOSD Assistant Software V3.02*
2013-08-30
* iOSD Firmware V2.02 should be matched for iOSD Assistant Software 3.02.
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Disclaimer
Thank you for purchasing product(s) from DJI Innovations. Please read the instructions carefully before installing the
hardware and software for this product, this will ensure trouble free operation of your iOSD. Please use DJI products in
accordance with the provisions of your local authorities and regulations.
As DJI Innovations has no control over use, setup, final assembly, modification (including use of non-specified DJI parts i.e.
motors, ESCs, propellers, etc.) or misuse, no liability shall be assumed nor accepted for any resulting damage or injury. By
the act of use, setup or assembly, the user accepts all resulting liability. DJI Innovations accepts no liability for damage(s)
or injured incurred directly or indirectly from the use of this product.
DJI and iOSD are registered trademarks of DJI Innovations. Names of products, brands, etc., appearing in this manual are
trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owner companies. This product and manual are copyrighted by
DJI Innovations 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 Innovations. No patent liability is assumed with respect to the use of the
product or information contained herein.
Contents
Disclaimer ............................................................................................................................................................. 2
Contents ............................................................................................................................................................... 2
Introduction .......................................................................................................................................................... 3
In the Box .............................................................................................................................................................. 4
Assembly............................................................................................................................................................... 5
Display Description ................................................................................................................................................ 7
Test ...................................................................................................................................................................... 9
Assistant Software ................................ ................................................................................................ ............... 10
Software and Driver Installation ....................................................................................................... 10
Assistant Software GUI ................................................................................................................... 10
Assistant Software Usage ................................................................................................................. 11
Firmware & Assistant Software Upgrade .......................................................................................... 12
Appendix ............................................................................................................................................................ 13
Port Description ............................................................................................................................. 13
Specifications ................................................................................................................................ 14
Trouble Shooting ........................................................................................................................... 15
Some Descriptions for the Version1.0 ............................................................................................... 16
Connection Between iOSD and Autopilot System ............................................................................. 17
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Introduction
DJI iOSD is specially designed for DJI autopilot system during the FPV flight or other aero-modeling activates. DJI iOSD
can transmit video and iOSD information in real time, which will help you to obtain the aircraft status information during a
FPV flight. It can display power voltage, flight velocity, height, distance from the home point, horizontal attitude, GPS
satellite number, etc. iOSD and video information are superposed on the receiver, making iOSD data clearly visible and
bringing you a more involved flight experience.
DJI iOSD should be used in conjunction with a DJI autopilot system. It supports two video input sources under PAL or
NTSC mode, which can be selected remotely by an R/C transmitter switch. The R/C TX switch can also change the
wireless video transmitter channel remotely when user uses the wireless video transmitter specified by DJI. The iOSD
supports online upgrades. The iOSD has built-in BEC, which is on one hand for the power supply of the camera, on the
other hand for the power supply of the autopilot system’s main controller to improve the power supply reliability of the
main controller.
Specified autopilot systems for the iOSD
Status
Autopilot system
Supported
WKM、 NAZA-M*、NAZA-M V2*
Not yet supported
WKH、ACE ONE、ACE WAYPOINT
*iOSD should be connected to the NAZA-M or NAZA-M V2 via the PMU V2 (NAZA-M V2 Accessory).
*iOSD should not be connected to the WKM and NAZA-M/ NAZA-M V2 at the same time.
*NAZA-M should be upgrade to the firmware version of V3.16 (or above), with the same assistant software V2.16 of
Naza-M V2.
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In the Box
iOSD Controller ×1
Connect the iOSD controller to your DJI autopilot system via
CAN-Bus Cable. It communicates with the main controller,
receives data from the main controller, superimposes the data
with the video image, and then transmits the whole information
via a transmitter.
CAN-Bus Cable ×2
Connect the iOSD to your autopilot system through a CAN-Bus
cable.
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dJI
Video Input Cable ×1
Connect the iOSD with video input source (i.e. camera or DJI
Z15) for video input and power supply, with maximum current
of 1A. If you connect the iOSD to DJI Z15, please use the 4Pin-
Audio Head cable.
If connect to other camera, use the 4Pin cable for the
connection in accordance with the wiring diagram.
Video Output Cable ×2
Only when you use the wireless video transmitter module
specified by DJI, you can use the bi-port cable to connect the
iOSD with the video transmitter module. Otherwise, you can
use the one-port cable for your own connection in accordance
with the wiring diagram.
2-PIN to 3-PIN Cable ×1
Connect the iOSD with the R/C receiver through this cable.
When there are two video signal inputs, it is used for the
selection of video signal sources. It can be used for the
selection of AVL58 video channel.
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Assembly
1. Fix the iOSD controller on your aircraft.
2. Connect the iOSD with the video signal source, wireless video TX module, DJI autopilot system and R/C
receiver. Make sure the connection is correct in accordance with the wiring diagram.
3. Setup a 3-position switch on the R/C TX as the iOSD control switch.
4. Connect your wireless video RX module with the display screen.
Please refer to DJI autopilot system manual, your TX manual, and your wireless video RX for more details.
3-Position Switch Control
Choose a 3-position switch and make sure you connect the correct channel of the receiver to the iOSD switch port.
Position -1 Position -2, (hold position -2 for 1.5s): every toggle from Position -1 to Position -2 increases the
channel of the wireless video transmitter module by 1 (from CH1 to CH8), only for the wireless video
transmitter module specified by DJI.
Position -3 Position -2, (hold position -2 for 1.5s): toggle the switch to select the required video input, when
there are two video inputs. Only the toggle from Position -3 to Position -2 can change the video input source.
AV1 is default.
Position -1 Position -2 Position -3
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Display Screen
DJI
Autopilot System
B
A
T
T
Wireless Video RX
PMU
12.0V
1m
ATT
FS
0
0.0
D
H
P 0
o
R 0
o
CH AV1
m
0.0
s
Video Input Port
· If you use the DJI Z15, it is recommended to use the 4Pin- Audio Head cable for connecting the iOSD and GCU.
If you use the 4Pin cable, please connect the iOSD to the Z15's GCU according to the above chart.
· If you use your own camera(s), please connect through the Video Input Cable according the pin description.
AV1/AV2 pin：you can select the required input. AV1 is default. POWER pin： supply power for Video input
source such as a camera, with the maximum current of 1A. If the battery is 3S LiPo then: Output Voltage = Input
Votage. If 4S~6S then: Output Voltage=11.2V. Make sure your camera is rated for this voltage and
current(1A), if not, please use a separate battery supply.
· If you use other wireless video transmitter and the rated voltage is over the voltage of BATT+, you can use the
POWER pin to apply power. Make sure the total current consumption of wireless video transmitter and camera
is lower than 1A, otherwise will damage your iOSD.
Aircraft End
Ground End
R/C Receiver
3-position switch
Wireless Video Transmitter
Specified by DJI(AVL58)
Other
Wireless Video Transmitter
Negative voltage of battery(=BATT-)
Positive voltage of battery(=BATT+)
Channel Control
Video GND
Video and OSD output
Or
DJI Z15 GCU
AV Input 1
Power
Ground
AV Input 2
Power
Ground
Camera1
Camera2
Or
AV L 5 8
TR ANS MI T TE R
Video Output Port
· If you use wireless video transmission module AVL58 specified by DJI, connect through the bi-port cable.
· If you use your own module, please connect through the one-port cable according the pin description.
Channel Control pin：Control signal for the video transmitter channel number (CH1…..CH8).If your video
transmitter does not support this feature, then ignore this pin.
Video and OSD output pin: make sure this is correctly connected.
Positive/Negative voltage of battery pin: its output voltage is equate to the voltage of the battery, supplying
power for your wireless video transmitter. It is recommended to solder the two cables of the same function.
Please make sure the input voltage of your own wireless video transmitter is matched to the voltage of
BATT, to prevent damage from your wireless video transmitter module. For example, if the Battery is
6S(25V) and the input voltage of the wireless video transmitter is 3S(12V), then you cannot use the
BATT+ to supply power since the 25V is larger than 12V.
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Signal
AV1
GND
GND
5
0
0
Important: iOSD can be connected to any CAN-Bus port of the WKM system, BUT should be connected to the NAZA-M or NAZA-M
V2 via the PMU V2 (NAZA-M V2 Accessory). NAZA-M should be upgraded to the firmware version of V3.10 or above when using
with the PMU V2 , with the same assistant software V2.10 of NAZA-M V2. iOSD should not be connected to the WKM and NAZAM/NAZA-M V2 at the same time. Refer to the Appendix for more connection details.
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