This document describes the Hawkeye Little Pilot, an all-in-one monitor specifically designed for aerial photography systems. It features dual receivers and a DVR function for tracking lost drones.
Function Description
The Hawkeye Little Pilot serves as a comprehensive monitor for FPV (First Person View) systems. Its primary functions include:
- Video Monitoring: Displays real-time video feed from FPV cameras.
- Video Recording (DVR): Records video to an SD card, which is particularly useful for tracking lost drones.
- Dual Receivers: Enhances signal reception and stability.
- Channel Scanning: Automatically or manually scans for available FPV channels.
- Video Buffer: Temporarily stores video, especially useful when wireless signal is unstable, though it may cause frame drops.
- Interface Switching: Allows users to switch between FPV, RAM (video buffer), and External Video interfaces.
Important Technical Specifications
The device boasts several key technical specifications:
LED Screen:
- Display Resolution: 800x480
- Backlight: LED
- Brightness: 700 Lux
- Aspect Ratio: 16:9 / 4:3 (selectable)
- Response Time: <10ms
- Color System: PAL/NTSC
- Signal: Video (PAL/NTSC)
General Specifications:
- Monitor Size: 128.5mm × 83.5mm × 14mm
- Gross Weight: 120g
- 5.8G Sensitivity: -94dB
- Matching Antenna Interface: RP-SMA
- Video RAM Resolutions: PAL: 720288, NTSC: 720240
- SD Card Support: 8-32G C10
Other Features:
- High Brightness: 700 Lux, ensuring clear visibility.
- No Delay/Blue/Black Screen: Provides a continuous and uninterrupted video feed.
- Auto/Manual Channel Scan: Eliminates the need for DIP switches.
- Video Buffer: Records and plays back video on the monitor.
- Dual Receivers: For improved signal reception.
Usage Features
The Hawkeye Little Pilot is designed for user-friendly operation with several buttons and interface settings:
Physical Buttons:
- Multi-Function Button (1): Used for various functions depending on the context.
- Video Input (2): Port for external video input.
- GND (3): Ground connection.
- Video Out (4): Port for external video output.
- Power Button (5): Turns the device on/off.
- Power LED (6): Indicates power status.
- DC Port (7): For power input.
- SD Card Slot (8): For inserting an SD card for recording.
Button Descriptions and Shortcut Functions:
- Record Button:
- Function: Start/Stop record / confirm format.
- Shortcut: Press 2 seconds for Auto channel search in FPV; Switch interface.
- Adjustment Button (+):
- Function: Item increase.
- Shortcut: Grid display / Press 2 seconds to switch channel.
- Adjustment Button (-):
- Function: Item decrease.
- Shortcut: Press 2 seconds to switch channel.
- Power/Menu Button:
- Function: Enter menu.
- Shortcut: Press 3 seconds to Power on/off.
Display Interfaces:
The device has three main display interfaces:
- FPV Interface: Displays real-time FPV feed.
- Voltage Indicator: Shows input voltage.
- Time Indicator: Shows monitor running time.
- RSSI/Channel in Use: Displays signal strength from ANT1 and ANT2, and the current channel.
- SD Card Icon: Green (SD card OK), Red (No SD card), Grey (Need to format SD card).
- Red "R": Indicates recording is active.
- RAM Interface (Video Buffer): For playing back buffered video.
- External Video Interface: Displays video from an external source.
Display Interface Settings (Menu):
Accessible via the Power/Menu button, the menu allows configuration of various parameters:
- BAND & FREQ: Select desired frequency group (A, B, C, D, E, F) and specific frequency.
- BRI (Brightness): Adjust screen brightness (Range: 1-50).
- CON (Contrast): Adjust screen contrast (Range: 1-50).
- SAT (Saturation): Adjust screen saturation (Range: 1-50).
- DISPLAY: Select display ratio (16:9 or 4:3).
- SHARP (Sharpness): Adjust image sharpness (NTSC/PAL sharpness saved independently).
- LIGHT: Set LED light brightness (Range: 1-10).
- OSD: Turn OSD (On-Screen Display) ON/OFF.
- VOL TUNE: Fine-tune the displayed voltage value.
- LANGUAGE: Select English or Chinese.
- SPEAKER: Turn speaker ON/OFF.
- TIME: (Not detailed in the provided text).
- DEFAULT: Reset all settings to default.
- FARMAT (Format): Format the SD card.
- EXIT: Exit the menu.
Recording:
- Insert an 8-32G C10 Micro SD card (Sandisk C10 recommended).
- Format the SD card in the monitor before first use.
- Ensure the device is in FPV interface.
- Press the Record/OK button to start/stop recording. A red "R" indicates recording.
- Important Note: DVR will not record in "Snow signal" (no video).
- When in External video interface, the monitor records the external video.
- Video buffer is designed for tracking lost drones; video quality may not be optimal.
- If the wireless signal is unstable, frame drops may occur.
- When formatting the SD card, the Little Pilot allocates storage, which may show as "full" on a computer; this is normal.
Video Buffer Playback:
- In FPV interface, press and hold the "-" button for 2 seconds to switch to DVR interface.
- Use the Record/OK button to play back video.
- Press the Menu button to delete the current file, then Record/OK to confirm.
- For playback on a computer, set the player to 4:3 size (VLC Player suggested).
Battery Charging:
- Connect the monitor to a phone charger via a Micro USB cable (1-2A chargers suggested).
- Turn off the monitor while charging.
- The Charging Status LED will turn OFF when fully charged.
Maintenance Features
- Reset Button: A hard reset button is available for troubleshooting power-on issues.
- SD Card Management:
- Always format the SD card in the monitor for first use.
- Do not mix SD cards used with other machines.
- If a "Bad SD Card" message appears, power off and replace with a good SD card (Sandisk C10 recommended).
- Firmware Updates: Users can scan a QR code for new firmware.
- Troubleshooting (FAQ):
- General Issues: Reset all settings in the menu.
- No Auto Channel Search: Auto channel scan only works in FPV interface.
- Black-and-White Video: Check if the camera output is black-and-white (some cameras shift in low-light).
- Cannot Power On: Perform a hard reset using the reset button.
- No Channel Received: Install antennas, move monitor closer to the 5.8 GHz transmitter, connect video signal to transmitter.
- Voltage and Time Not Displayed: Ensure OSD is "ON" and reset the monitor.
- Frame Drop in Playback: This is normal with unstable wireless signals; the video buffer is primarily for tracking lost drones.
- Playback on Computer: Set player to 4:3 size (VLC Player suggested).
FCC Statement:
The device complies with FCC rules for Class B digital devices (Part 15). It is designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in residential installations. Users are advised to reorient/relocate receiving antenna, increase separation, connect to a different circuit, or consult a technician if interference occurs. Changes not approved by the responsible party could void user authority to operate. The device accepts any interference received.
For manual updates and community engagement, users can visit www.CNfpv.com and follow Hawkeye Firefly Official on YouTube, Facebook, and Instagram.
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