TMG NanoCam3D Mk.1 Instruction Manual
NanoCam3D Mk.1 Instruction Manual
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Contents
1 Introduction and Designated Use................................................................................................. 3
1.1 Safety Instructions................................................................................................................4
1.2 Quick Start Guide.................................................................................................................. 4
2 Optional Camera Setup................................................................................................................ 4
2.1 Control Elements..................................................................................................................5
2.2 Video Norm Setup................................................................................................................. 5
2.3 3D Video Mode Setup........................................................................................................... 5
2.4 Reset to Factory Default Settings.........................................................................................6
2.5 Sensor Vertical Adjustment...................................................................................................6
2.6 Side-by-Side Offset Adjustment............................................................................................ 7
2.7 Auto Exposure Adjustments..................................................................................................8
3 Warranty....................................................................................................................................... 9
4 Disposal and Environmental Protection........................................................................................9
5 Manufacturer Information and Technical Support.........................................................................9
6 Regulatory Notes........................................................................................................................ 10
6.1 United States of America....................................................................................................10
6.2 Canada............................................................................................................................... 10
6.3 European Union.................................................................................................................. 11
List of Figures
Figure 1: Camera front and rear side................................................................................................3
Figure 2: Control Elements............................................................................................................... 5
Figure 3: Vertically misaligned images (left) and correctly aligned images (right).............................6
Figure 4: Side-by-Side offset positions: to the left, center, to the right..............................................7
List of Abbreviations
AE Auto Exposure
ESD Electrostatic Discharge
FS Field-Sequential
CVBS Color Video Blanking Signal
FPV First Person View
SBS Side-by-Side
SELV Separated/Safety Extra Low Voltage
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TMG - Ingenieurbüro UG (haftungsbeschränkt), the “Manufacturer”, is disclosing this Document
and Intellectual Property (hereinafter “the Product”) to you for the intended use as a FPV camera
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correction if such be made. The Manufacturer will not assume any liability for the accuracy or
correctness of any engineering or technical support or assistance provided to you in connection
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The Product is not designed or intended for use in the development of on-line control equipment in
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© 2017 TMG - Ingenieurbüro UG (haftungsbeschränkt). All rights reserved.
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1 Introduction and Designated Use
NanoCam3D Mk.1 is a stereoscopic FPV camera for radio-controlled vehicles, in particular for
micro quad-copters. The camera is delivered in a pre-calibrated and ready-to-use state. The
factory settings of the camera are:
Video norm: PAL,
3D-Mode: Squeezed Side-by-Side 3D,
Image swap: No swap,
Auto exposure algorithm: Average Brightness Tracking.
These settings provide compatibility with most of the currently available 3D-capable FPV goggles
like FatShark Dominator HD V1-V3 and Dominator V3; Zeiss Cinemizer, Cinemizer Plus and
Cinemizer OLED as well as AOMWAY Commander V1. Users of FatShark Attitude V3 or Headplay
PCS video goggles (with Field-Sequential 3D support) should refer to chapter 2.3 for video setup.
The following picture shows all camera connectors and data ports.
Figure 1: Camera front and rear side
The JTAG port is used for device programming and typically not of interest for operational use. The
serial port with auxiliary 3.3V supply connects the camera to future devices, e.g. for generation of a
stereoscopic on-screen display (3D-OSD).
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1.1 Safety Instructions
Risk of electrostatic discharge!
Take appropriate measures to protect the camera against
electrostatic discharge during assembly, technical modification
and operation.
Risk of electric shock!
Operate camera with Separated/Safety Extra Low Voltage
(SELV) power sources only!
Risk of fire! Burn hazard!
Operate the camera only with DC voltage between +3V and
+16V!
1.2 Quick Start Guide
For a quick setup with factory defaults follow the subsequent instructions.
1
Connect the camera's video output with suitable Molex PicoBlade™ connectors to
your video transmitter. Notice the CVBS/GND pin assignment. If possible, use a
dedicated ground wire between camera and video transmitter.
2
Connect the camera’s power supply port to a DC power supply (min. +3V, max.
+16V) using a suitable Molex PicoBlade™ connector. Notice the VCC/GND pin
assignment. Both GND pins on camera’s video output and camera’s power supply
are directly connected and hence of the same electric potential.
3
Power-up the camera and check whether the green status LED is continuously on.
Check the received video signal with your FPV goggle or a test monitor. FPV
goggles may need to be put into 3D mode manually. See the manual of your FPV
goggle if unsure how to put the goggle into 3D-mode.
Enjoy your first flights with NanoCam3D Mk.1 and become familiar with FPV in 3D.
2 Optional Camera Setup
The camera has only two control elements on the front side: push buttons 1 and 2. These push
buttons are used for camera set-up and adjustment purposes. The camera’s status LED indicates
the current state of operation.
The camera features a number of setup and adjustment modes to improve user experience. All
adjustments are executed using the two push buttons on the front side of the camera. The result of
these adjustments is applied and saved for future use into a nonvolatile memory section of the
camera's video processing unit.
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