dji 1000012552 Video Transmitter User Guide

dji 1000012552 Video Transmitter

Product Information

The DJI Video Transmitter is a device that utilizes DJI’s O3 Pro Video Transmission technology. It offers a transmission range of up to 6 km, HD video transmission with a bitrate of 40 Mbps, and low latency of as low as 100 ms. It supports multiple frequency bands in both Control mode and Broadcast mode, making it suitable for various filming requirements such as movies, TV series, advertisements, and documentaries.

Key Features:

• Transmission range up to 6 km
• HD video transmission with a bitrate of 40 Mbps
• End-to-end latency as low as 100 ms
• Supports multiple frequency bands
• One transmitter with multiple receivers
• Compatible with DJI HighBright Remote Monitor

Product Usage Instructions

Installation and Connection:

1. Attach the detachable antennas to the video transmitter.
2. Connect the video source to the SDI Input Port of the transmitter.
3. If using an external device, connect it to the Power Output Port.
4. Supply power to the video transmitter using the provided power cable connected to the DC-in Port. Ensure the voltage is between 6-18 V and the maximum current is 2 A.
5. If necessary, mount battery adapters or other expansion adapters using the M4 Screw Holes.

Activation:
To activate the device:

1. Connect a device, such as a computer, to the USB-C Port.
2. Follow the instructions provided in the user manual or firmware update guide to activate the device.

Linking:
The linking status between the receiver and transmitter is indicated by the Linking Status Indicator. Refer to the user manual for detailed information on blinking patterns and how to establish a link between the devices.

Display Screen Operations:
Refer to the user manual for detailed instructions on how to operate the display screen of the video transmitter.

Broadcast Mode Settings:
Instructions for configuring broadcast mode settings can be found in the user manual. Please refer to the manual for specific steps.

Firmware Update:
To update the firmware of the video transmitter:

1. Connect a device, such as a computer, to the USB-C Port.
2. Follow the instructions provided in the firmware update guide to perform the firmware update.

Note: Carefully read and follow all safety guidelines and compliance information provided in the user manual before using the DJI Video Transmitter.

Disclaimer

Carefully read this entire document and all safety and compliance guidelines provided before use.

Introduction

The DJITM Video Transmitter uses DJI’s O3 Pro Video Transmission technology, which offers a transmission range up to 6 km*, HD video transmission with a bitrate of 40 Mbps, and an end-to-end latency as low as 100 ms. It supports multiple frequency bands in both Control mode and Broadcast mode, as well as one transmitter with multiple receivers, when using with the DJI High-Bright Remote Monitor, meeting the filming requirements of mediums such as movies, TV series, advertisements, and documentaries.

• Measured with the video transmission system in Control mode in an unobstructed environment free of interference that is FCC compliant.

Overview

1. Detachable Antennas
   Transmit wireless signal.

2. Linking Status Indicator
   Shows the linking status between the receiver and transmitter. Refer to the Linking section for more information on blinking patterns.

3. Video Status Indicator
   Indicates if there is a video source signal input or not. Solid green indicates input while solid red indicates no input.

4. SDI Output Port
   Outputs the video source signal from the transmitter.

5. SDI Input Port
   Inputs the signal from the video source to the transmitter.

6. USB-C Port
   For device activation and firmware updates.

7. HDMI Port (Type A)
   Receives the video source input signal.

8. DC-in Port
   Supplies power to the video transmitter using the provided power cable. Voltage 6-18 V and max current 2 A.

9. M4 Screw Holes
   To mount the battery adapter or other adapters for expansion.

10. Power Output Port
    Supplies power to an external device.

11. Air Vent

12. Air Intake
    DO NOT cover the air vent, air intake, or both sides of the battery adapter if mounted. Otherwise, the performance of the device may be affected due to overheating.

13. Power Button
    Press once to power on. Press and hold to power of.

14. Display Screen
    Displays the device status and menu.

15. Menu Dial
    Turn or press the dial to select or confirm settings in the menu.

16. Back Button
    Press to return to the previous screen of the menu.

17. 3/8″-16 Screw Hole

18. 1/4″-20 Screw Holes

19. External Power Input Port
    Mount the battery adapter and compatible battery to supply power to the video transmitter.

Installation and Connection

Mounting the WB37 Intelligent Battery

Before first use, activate the WB37 battery by charging with the WB37 Battery Charging Hub (USB-C). Refer to the WB37 Battery Charging Hub (USB-C) User Guide for more information.

1. Mount the WB37 battery adapter (TX) to the back of the video transmitter and tighten the two M4×12 screws.
2. Insert the WB37 battery into the battery slot and push it to the end. Make sure that the battery release button pops up, indicating the battery is firmly in place.

Make sure to use the WB37 battery within the operating temperature range. DO NOT disassemble or pierce the battery in any way. Otherwise, the battery may leak, catch ?re, or explode. Refer to the WB37 Intelligent Battery Safety Guidelines for more information.
Press and hold the release button and push the battery in the opposite direction to remove it.

Mounting the NP-F Series Battery

1. Mount the NP-F battery adapter (TX) to the back of the video transmitter and tighten the four M4×12 screws.
2. Insert the NP-F series battery into the battery slot and push it to the end. Make sure that the battery release button pops up, indicating the battery is ?rmly in place.

Press and hold the release button and push the battery in the opposite direction to remove it.

Mounting the RS Gimbal Mounting Plate

The RS gimbal mounting plate is required when using the video transmitter with the DJI RS series gimbal or other devices compatible with the cold shoe. The following description uses DJI RS 3 Pro as an example.

1. Mount the gimbal mounting plate to the front of the video transmitter and tighten the two M4×12 screws.
2. Toggle the lever on the gimbal mounting plate in counterclockwise to lower the positioning block.
3. Connect the cold shoe on the gimbal mounting plate to DJI RS 3 Pro.
4. Toggle the lever on the gimbal mounting plate in clockwise to lock the video transmitter.

Connection
DJI Transmission USB-C Power Cable
Connect the video transmission/LiDAR Range Finder port (USB-C) on DJI RS 3 Pro to the DC-in port on the video transmitter for power supply from DJI RS 3 Pro.

DC to P-Tap Power Cable
Connect the 14.4V P-Tap port on Ronin 2 to the DC-in port on the video transmitter for power supply from Ronin 2.

DJI DC Power Cable
Connect the 14.4V accessory power port on the power hub or the port above the pan motor of Ronin 2 to the DC-in port on the video transmitter for power supply from Ronin 2.
When connecting to the port above the pan motor of Ronin 2, the Control mode of the video transmission system is not available.

Activation
Activation is required when using the video transmitter for the first time. Power on the video transmitter and connect it to the computer using a USB-C cable. Open DJI Assistant 2 (Ronin Series), log in with a DJI account, click the corresponding device icon, and follow the instructions onscreen to activate the device.
Download DJI Assistant 2 from: https://www.dji.com/transmission/downloads

Linking

The video transmitter must be linked to the receiver device before use. The video transmission system of the video transmitter o?ers Control mode and Broadcast mode, which use different linking methods. Refer to the following section for instructions and linking status indicator descriptions.

Control Mode

1. Power on the video transmitter. Press and hold the menu dial on the video transmitter until the linking status indicator blinks red and green alternately, indicating that it is ready to link.
2. Power on the remote monitor. Tap to enter System Menu and then Connection Settings. Select Control Mode, set the monitor as Control Monitor A or Control Monitor B, and tap Link to Control Monitor A/B to enter linking status.
3. When linking is complete, the linking status indicator turns solid green and the remote monitor will have a connected status.

Broadcast Mode

1. Power on the video transmitter. Press the menu dial on the video transmitter, turn the dial to select Broadcast in the menu, enable Broadcast mode, and select channel.
2. Power on the remote monitor. Tap to enter System Menu and then Connection Settings. Select Broadcast Mode and the monitor will automatically search for nearby devices with Broadcast mode enabled. Tap a device to monitor and the live view from the corresponding device will display on the remote monitor. Tap the camera number on the right side of the screen to refresh the live view or switch between the monitored devices.

Refer to the Broadcast Mode Settings section for more information about the usage.

Linking Status Indicator

• Linking Status Indicator Description
• Solid red Device started, not connected.
• Blinks red and green alternately Linking.
• Solid green Successfully linked in Control mode. Wireless video transmission is normal.
• Broadcast mode enabled.
• Blinks red Device malfunction. Contact DJI Support

Display Screen Operations

Home Screen

1. Video Signal Input Status
   indicates if there is a video source signal input or not.

2. Power Supply Voltage
   displays the voltage of the battery or the DC-in power input.

3. Device Number
   displays the device number of the video transmitter. Users can set the number in the menu as the letter A to P.

4. Video Transmission Signal Quality and Connection Status
   when Broadcast mode is disabled, it displays the connection status between the receiver and transmitter and the signal quality. There are four statuses, including connected (green), weak signal (orange), strong interference (red), and disconnected (gray).

5. Broadcast Code and Channel
   displays the universally unique identifier of the device when Broadcast mode is enabled for the video transmitter.
   when the channel mode is set to manual, it displays the channel in use. Press the menu dial twice for quick channel adjustment.
   when the channel mode is set to auto, this icon will appear. Users cannot adjust the channel manually. When the video transmitter is linked to the remote monitor in Control mode and Broadcast mode is enabled, the channel mode can be set to auto in the remote monitor if Control mode is selected as the prioritized mode.

Menu
In the home screen, press the menu dial on the video transmitter to enter the menu. Users can set the device number, enable Broadcast mode, select Broadcast image quality, select language, and view the video transmission channel status and device information. Turn or press the dial to select or con?rm settings in the menu. Press the back button to return to the previous screen.

Broadcast Mode Settings

Broadcast Image Quality
When Broadcast mode is enabled, the Broadcast Quality setting will appear in the menu. Select between HD and Smooth. These two kinds of image quality correspond to 40M (HD) and 20M (Smooth) for the Downlink Bandwidth setting on the remote monitor. When the image quality is set to Smooth, more channels are available than HD.

Mode Priority
When the video transmitter is linked to the remote monitor in Control mode and Broadcast mode is enabled, users can select the prioritized mode in the video transmission channel settings on the remote monitor to ensure transmission signal quality for specific devices.

Broadcast Mode Prioritized
When Broadcast mode is the prioritized mode, the transmission signal quality of the devices in Broadcast mode will have a priority. Users can select the channel manually on the remote monitor and then select the broadcast channel and image quality on the video transmitter.

Control Mode Prioritized
When Control mode is the prioritized mode, the transmission signal quality of the devices in Control mode will have a priority. Users can select the channel mode on the remote monitor and then select the broadcast channel and image quality on the video transmitter. In this mode, devices in Broadcast mode near the remote monitor may have a weak transmission signal.

Firmware Update

Update the video transmitter using the DJI Assistant 2 (Ronin Series) software.

1. Power on the device and connect it to a computer with a USB-C cable.
2. Launch DJI Assistant 2 (Ronin Series) and log in with a DJI account.
3. Select the device and click Firmware Update on the left side of the screen.
4. Select the firmware version.
5. The firmware will be downloaded and updated automatically.
6. The device will restart automatically after the firmware update is complete.

Specifications

• Weight

  • Approx. 350 g (transmitter only, excl. antennas)

• Dimensions

  • 127×97×26 mm (excl. antennas)

• Operating Frequency[1]

  • 2.4000-2.4835 GHz, 5.150-5.250 GHz, 5.250-5.350 GHz,
    5.470-5.725 GHz, 5.725-5.850 GHz

• Transmitter Power (EIRP)

  • 2.4 GHz: <33 dBm (FCC), <20 dBm (CE/SRRC/MIC)
  • 5.8 GHz: <33 dBm (FCC/SRRC), <14 dBm (CE)
  • 5.1 GHz: <23 dBm (FCC/SRRC/CE/MIC)
  • 5.2 GHz: <30 dBm (FCC), <23 dBm (SRRC/CE/MIC)
  • 5.5 GHz: <30 dBm (FCC), <23 dBm (CE/MIC)

• Power Consumption

  • 11 W

• Power Supply Voltage

  • External Power Input Port: 6-18 V
  • DC-In Port: 6-18 V

• Output Voltage

  • Power Output Port: 6-18 V

• Working Time[2]

  • Working Time[2]

• Input Video Format

  • 3G SDI: YCbCr 4:2:2 10bit
  • HDMI: RGB 4:4:4
  • 1080p23.98/24/25/29.97/30/50/59.94/60; 1080i50/59.94/60;
  • 720p50/59.94/60

• Output Video Format

  • 3G SDI: YCbCr 4:2:2 10bit
    1080p23.98/24/25/29.97/30/50/59.94/60; 1080i50/59.94/60;
    720p50/59.94/60

• Input Audio Format

  • HDMI embedded

• Output Audio Format

  • PCM

• Video Transmission System

  • O3 Pro

• Max Bitrate

  • 40 Mbps

• Latency

  • 68 ms (1080p 60fps), 100 ms (1080p 24fps)

• Video Coding Format

  • H.264

• Max Transmission Distance

  • 6 km (FCC), 4 km (CE/SRRC/MIC) (unobstructed, free of interference)

• Max Communication Bandwidth

  • 40 MHz

• Operating Temperature

  • -10° to 45° C (14° to 113° F)

1. Due to local regulations, the 5.1/5.2/5.8GHz frequencies are prohibited in some countries and the 5.1/5.2GHz frequencies are only allowed for use indoors in some countries. 5.600-5.650 GHz is not used.
2. Tested in a room temperature of 25° C (77° F) when powered by a fully charged WB37 Intelligent Battery and used with the DJI High-Bright Remote Monitor.

Compliance Information

FCC Compliance Notice
Supplier’s Declaration of Conformity

• Product name: DJI Video Transmitter
• Model Number: TX3
• Responsible  Party: DJI Technology, Inc.
• Responsible Party Address: 201 S. Victory Blvd., Burbank, CA 91502
• Website: www.dji.com

We, DJI Technology, Inc., being the responsible party, declares that the above mentioned model was tested to demonstrate complying with all applicable FCC rules and regulations.
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:

1. This device may not cause harmful interference, and
2. This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment of and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

RF Exposure Information
This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. End user must follow the specific operating instructions for satisfying RF exposure compliance. This transmitter must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.
The portable device is designed to meet the requirements for exposure to radio waves established by the Federal Communications Commission (USA). These requirements set a SAR limit of 1.6 W/kg averaged over one gram of tissue. The highest SAR value reported under this standard during product certification for use when properly worn on the body.

ISED Compliance Notice
This device contains licence-exempt transmitter(s)/receiver(s) that comply with Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada’s licence-exempt RSS(s). Operation is subject to the following two conditions:

1. This device may not cause interference.
2. This device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the .

These requirements set a SAR limit of 1.6 W/kg averaged over one gram of tissue. The highest SAR value reported under this standard during product certi?cation for use when properly worn on the body.

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