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DOMINATOR HD3
MODEL FSV1076
USER MANUAL
Revision A 11/01/2016
For more product information, please visit:
www.fatshark.com
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Contents
Product Contents ............................................................................................................................ 3
Controls Diagram............................................................................................................................4
Headset Operation .........................................................................................................................5
Controls .................................................................................................................................... 5
DVR Operation ......................................................................................................................... 5
AV Cable Pinout ....................................................................................................................... 6
HDMI Input ...............................................................................................................................6
Powering Options ...........................................................................................................................6
ezUHF TX/JR Module ..............................................................................................................6
Futaba Radio ............................................................................................................................6
Base Station ............................................................................................................................. 6
1800 mA Battery Pack ..............................................................................................................7
Battery Charging.............................................................................................................................7
Accessories ....................................................................................................................................8
Trinity Head Tracker ................................................................................................................. 8
Receiver Modules (1.3G/2.4G/5.8G) ........................................................................................8
Specications ...............................................................................................................................10
Operational Advice ....................................................................................................................... 11
Technical Support ......................................................................................................................... 11
Warranty .......................................................................................................................................12
Introduction
Congratulations on purchasing the Fat Shark DominatorHD3 modular SVGA FPV goggles with
integrated DVR for analog recording. To ensure your continued enjoyment, please take the time to
read through this operating manual thoroughly before using.
Product Compatibility
The DominatorHD3 has been designed to adhere to established video standards and is compatible
with any product also adhering to accepted video standards. Due to the high number of different
manufacturers and variation in quality, it’s impossible to for us to have tested with every product
combination and some troubleshooting may be required if mix/matching components. The Dominator
HD3 has been thoroughly tested with ImmersionRC gear. For best results and no compatibility
issues, Fat Shark recommends ImmersionRC gear for your accessory products.
IMPORTANT!!!! Product Warning!!!!!
DO NOT LEAVE HEADSET EXPOSED TO DIRECT SUNLIGHT.
SUNLIGHT WILL MAGNIFY THROUGH THE OPTICS AND BURN
HOLES IN THE LCD COLOR FILTER (appears as white open
areas).
THIS WILL NOT BE COVERED BY WARRANTY. KEEP GOGGLES
IN PROTECTIVE CASE WHEN NOT IN USE.
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Product Contents
Carry Case
DominatorHD3 Headset
w/ Face Plate
7.4 V, 1800mAh Li-po Battery
w/ LED Indicator
Battery Discharge Adapter
AV Cable (2003)
Mini to Mini HDMI Cable
w/ Adapters
Quick Start Manual
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Controls Diagram
Head
Tracker
DVR
start/stop/playback
control
Brightness(left/right)
Contrast(forward/back)
2D or 3D Mode(vertical)
Channel Selection
Volume Level
IPD Adjusters
Rec
Indicator
Receiver on/off
(Power to Rx module)
Mini HDMI
port
Earphone Jack
DVR Micro SD Card Slot
for Analog Recording
(no HD recording)
PS/2 Data Port
(Head Tracker)
AV in/out
power supply
Module
access
panels
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Headset Operation
Controls
Brightness/contrast control: pressing left and right increases/decreases display contrast. Press
forward/back increases/decreases brightness.
Display mode selection: Vertically depressing the contrast/brightness button scrolls through the
following modes: Analog 2D/ Analog 3D/HDMI 2D/ HDMI 3D. OSD indicates mode.
Channel select: Pressing channel up/down buttons will cause the channel to incrementally increase/
decrease from channels 1 to 8 (see relevant receiver module for channel map). Audio beep on
channel change. A long beep sounds on channel top and bottom limits.
Low battery warning: Audio warning if input voltage drops below 6.8V
Volume control: each press of button increments volume up or down. Standard earphones can
be used with the Dominator HD3.
Head tracker: (refer to online Trinity documentation at http://fatshark.helpscoutdocs.com/
RX power switch: The RX module power is independently controlled via this switch. If a module
is inserted, but desired video source is via the AV cable; the RX module needs to be turned off to
avoid image conict.
DVR control: Connect AV cable to AV out port on right side of headset. Connect recording device
to cables and set up as per manufacturer directions.
DVR Operation
1. SD card MUST be formatted before use to ensure stable recording.
2. DVR is for analog recording only, no HD recording.
3.
Do not place alternative les that you want to keep into the DVR. The DVR may not
recognize the le space and write over your les. Use dedicated SD card.
Recording:
After powering goggles, turn on DVR by depressing vertically and holding the DVR control button
for 1 full second (long press).
RED LED should now show solid.
Ensure SD card is inserted and short press to start recording (RED LED will slowly FLASH
(~2 times/second). Single beep on record start.
Short press again stops recording (turns to solid RED LED). Double beep on record stop.
Playback
Note: requires turning off external receiver and removing any other AV in sources (to not conict
with menu navigation OSD).
After turning on DVR and in stop record mode (SOLD RED LED) depress and hold DVR button for
1 second (long press) to enter menu.
Menu Navigation
Playback (press right to enter)
Now can see: Preview shot with le number
press up/down to change le number
press right to play
Up/down controls playback speed/direction
Right press pause/play
Left press, back to main menu
Format (press right to enter)
Execute (press right)
Record (press right)
Now can see:
default (no recording until press the button to start)
auto start (auto start recording when power on)
auto start continuous (auto start recording when power on and overwrite the le if
space is full)
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press up/down to select the recording mode
press right to enter to conrm
Pressing left from main menu exits menu
AV Cable Pinout
3.5 mm AV Connector: Yellow: Video,
White: Audio Left, Red: Audio Right
Ground Video AudR AuL
HDMI Input
The HDMI port can be connected to HDMI devices via a Mini to Mini HDMI cable (adapters also
included). Best to rst connect to the HDMI device then apply the power from the battery (allow the
HDMI device to initiate using power supplied through the cable by the host device before powering
goggles). Disconnect battery when switching between devices to clear the settings.
Note (1): Most HDMI connectivity issues are due to either incorrect monitor settings or faulty HDMI
cable. Before assuming the HDMI is defective, try with alternative HDMI sources and alternative
cables.
Note (2): Receiver needs to be powered off in HDMI mode to prevent conicting signals being sent
to the display.
Powering Options
If multiple power sources are supplied at same time (i.e. Futaba radio and head strap battery) the
headset will draw power from the highest voltage.
ezUHF TX/JR Module
ImmersionRC’s ezUHF transmitter and JR transmitter module can supply power (and head tracking
control) to the Dominator HD3 goggle via a minDIN cable (included with the ezUHF).
Futaba Radio
The Dominator HD3 can be powered off a Futaba radio via the Data Cable.
Note: Best to upgrade the Futaba radio to a 3S 2200 mAh radio lipo pack for this type of connection
as the headset will cause extra drain on the transmitter battery pack. A normal NiMh radio battery
will not have sufcient battery life for safe ying.
Base Station
Use the AV cable to connect the video/audio.
AV cable has Y splitter with male and female DC head to share power with the external RX supply
(up to 13 V). We do not recommend powering the goggles off RC packs without our Safety Shield
(see accessories) as RC packs have no current limiting circuitry to prevent res caused from shorts.
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1800mA Battery Pack
The Fat Shark 1800 mAh pack with a row of stylish blue
LED indicators allows you to visually check its remaining
capacity (4 levels) to prevent a sudden power/vision lost.
Large 1800 mAh capacity pretty much lets you y all day.
It seats securely in the headset strap pocket. The soft
silicone battery cable extends out of the top of the pack
to avoid contact with head strap. Barrel connector cable
features high strand count wire for exibility and long life.
Wire stress is minimized by the additional rubber gasket
around the cable exit. Balancing circuit is already built inside, for charging, only need to connect
the barrel connector via the supplied adapter cable to RC charger.
Note: this battery can still be charged via the barrel connector with the original Fat Shark headset
battery charger.
Battery Charging
This lithium polymer battery pack is equipped with an internal cell balancing circuit that allows the
battery to be charged from standard RC battery chargers. Charge the battery by connecting the
barrel connector via the supplied adapter cable and setting the charger for 7.4 V, 1800 mAh Li-Po,
1A (1C). Some RC chargers require a balance lead connector to be connected to the charger, or
else the charging attempt will result in an error. The balance lead on the battery is not a true
balance lead and is only used for powering the optional fan faceplate. To charge this battery
set your LiPo charger to Fast Charge mode, which usually disables the balance lead requirement
(set at 7.4 V – 2cell - maximum 1.8 A).
On some LiPo chargers none of the above procedures will work. In that case please contact support
for alternate charging options at: [email protected]
Note: If battery becomes fully discharged or shorted, an internal safety circuit will trip. To reset the
battery, tap 9V direct to the barrel connector via the discharge adapter cable’s banana connector.
This will instantly reset the battery and it can be recharged as normal.
discharge line
Connection to Standard RC Chargers
not a true balance lead, only
used for powering fan plate
General Lithium Polymer safety and handling instructions:
• NEVER balance charge this battery.
• NEVER leave a LiPo battery unattended while being charged or discharged
• ALWAYS monitor the battery and charger during the entire charging process.
• ALWAYS charge LiPo batteries in a reproof location.
• ALWAYS have a lithium approved “class D type” re extinguisher available.
• NEVER charge LiPo batteries at currents greater than the “1C” rating of the battery (“C” equals
the rated capacity of the battery).
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NEVER continue to charge LiPo batteries if the charger fails to recognize full charge. Overheating
or swelling of the LiPo cells is an indication of a problem and the battery should be disconnected
from the charger immediately and placed in a reproof location
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ALWAYS discontinue charging or discharging a LiPo immediately if at any time you see smoke or
the battery starting to swell up and leave it in a safe reproof location for approximately 30 minutes.
Accessories
Trinity Head Tracker
Head Tracker lnstalation
Refer to head tracker module manual for up to date and detailed menu setup instructions.
For individual radio setup instructions please visit our head tracking support forum at
www.FPVlab.com Forum: Sponsors Gate/Fat Shark/Head tracker radio support.
Receiver Modules (1.3G/2.4G/5.8G)
Remove door panel
Remove hole plug
Insert RX module
Align pins to conector
Snap door panel back into
place
Door panel will hold Rx
module snug.
Refer to module manuals for frequency chart.
Note: Dominator HD3only guarantees compatibility with NexwaveRF modules (Fat Shark/
ImmersionRC)
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Diopter Lens
For near sighted users, diopter lens insert sets are
available that include -2, -4 and -6 dpt. Peel off rubber
eye cups and insert into slots seated in front of the lens.
Replace rubber.
SpiroNET Circular Polarized
Antenna
The best performance enhancement for your dollar.
SpiroNET circular polarized antennae are manufactured
to machine tolerances and nal tested with top end RF
equipment for the best performing CP antenna on the
market.
CP antennae naturally reject multipathing (biggest cause
of 5G8 video breakup) and have no mismatch polarization
when your aircraft banks – resulting in no rude range
losses during acrobatic ight.
Tiny Telemetry from ImmersionRC
Conventional OSDs offer a host of features, some of which you don’t need if you’re just ying FPV
around your local eld or have a small and light FPV plane that can’t really carry a full OSD. All you
really want in those cases is for your tracking antenna to point at the plane accurately and have
GPS positional data along with vital statistics such as battery voltage and current consumption.
TinyTelemetry is a minimal GPS locator that sends EzTelemetry data for the EzAntennaTracker
down one of the audio channels on the audio/video transmitter. The EzAntennaTracker will then
track the plane and offer battery statistics on its LCD display as well as other telemetry data such
as positional info etc.
The new v2.0 EzAntennaTracker will also offer audible warnings for battery voltage and total current
consumption.
The Tiny Telemetry plugs into the transmitter’s dongle power supply located on the back of the
transmitter.
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Specications
Headset Specications:
Optics:
FOV (eld of view):
Type:
Interpupillary Distance (IPD):
Optional Diopter Lens Inserts:
42 degrees diagonal
plastic optics
59 to 69 mm (adjustable)
-2, -4, -6 dpt
Display: 800 X 600 (SVGA) LCD
Polarized LED backlight
NTCS/PAL auto selecting
Side/Side 3D
Audio: Stereo
User Controls: Channel Selection
Volume Control
Mode Selection (Wired/Wireless)
Display Control
DVR Control
HT Control
Electrical:
Power Supply:
Power Consumption:
RF Modules (Optional):
Head Tracker (Optional):
Analog DVR:
7 - 13 V (2S/3S supply – fan plate only accepts 2S input)
440 mA wireless/ 250 mA direct mode (no RX)
(@7.4 V nominal)
Innite channel support on multiple bands
Modular (sold separately)
MicroSD support to 32 GB
Record Rate: 6 Mbps (MJPG compression, 30 fps, AVI)
File playback (native recording, no codec support)
Upgradeable via SD card
Battery: 7.4 V, 1.8 A (13.32 Wh)
Interface: 3.5 mm AV in/out port
Power in port
3.5 mm 3p earphone port
MiniDIN4 data port (head tracking)
MicroSD
Mini HDMI (720 p 50/60 Hz, 16 to 9 display ratio)
RF module port
Mechanical: Ergonomic molded headset w/ adjustable headband
Dimensions:
Weight:
169.2 x 80 x 45.5 mm
152 g
Package size: 742.5 g, 21x 14 x 11 cm
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Operational Advice
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For best performance, select a channel that has the least amount of interference. While the
transmitter is turned OFF, turn on the video headset and look at the screen as you check each
channel. Clear channels will have a consistent static background. Channels with interference
will have horizontal static lines.
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Always perform a range test before ying. This includes AV and RC controls. Some RC
receivers can be affected by the proximity of other electronic devices particularly the AV TX.
• Try to space out your components as much as possible to avoid interference to your RC control
range (keep stuff away from RX)
• Until experienced, practice ying in a familiar area to avoid becoming disorientated.
•
Due to antenna characteristics, there is a “null” in line with antenna direction. You may experience
excessive video breakup when ying overhead
•
5.8GHz signal strength drops off very fast (2.4 GHz is more gradual). If using 5.8 GHz, stay
safely within solid AV range.
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For maximum distance it is very important that a clear line of sight exists between the transmitter
and the video headset. 2 of the worst causes of interference are human bodies and reinforced
concrete.
• Place your TX antenna in open area in a vertical orientation
•
Multipathing (reections off buildings/ tall objects) causes signal cancellation and result in broken
video. Fly in open areas away from buildings or other tall structures (i.e. barns, hills).
• The headset may become warm to touch during use particularly in the top center region. This is
normal. If you are unsure, run the headset for 30 minutes fully powered before ying to ensure
normal operation.
• Even if you don’t require any license to operate this device, you are still legally responsible for
operating in a responsible manner.
Technical Support
Documentation/ troubleshooting: http://fatshark.helpscoutdocs.com/
Forum: www.fpvlab.com (SPONSORS GATE/ FAT SHARK/SUPPORT)
Support: [email protected]
Note support should be attempted in the following manner. Initial enquiries to Fat Shark
support will expect you to have exhausted the online and retailer resources:
1) Research Fat Shark helpdocs.
2) Research FPV Lab forum for relevant posts.
3) Post on Forum if can’t nd answer.
4) Contact retailer for support.
5) email Fat Shark support.
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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 2.4 Ghz
receiver
- Choose a cleaner channel.
- Change to 5.8 Ghz 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
5.8 Ghz receiver
Check to see if cause is harmonic interference from 2.4 Ghz
RC controller (turn radio on/off).
- Use CH1 on TX/headset (Ch1 not affected by 2.4 Ghz)
- 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
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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. 2.4 Ghz must
use a 2.4 Ghz antenna and 5.8 Ghz must use a 5.8 Ghz
antenna
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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 lter.
Lens fogs up Cooler optical lens are heated by your humid face causing
condensation.
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Power anti-fog mini fan on faceplate from headset battery,
each time press the button can run 8-10 m.
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)
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Operating inside so compass sensor not correct (use outside)
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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.