GRAUPNER S8477 User manual

Manual
7” (178 mm) LCD 32 channel Diversity Monitor with 5,8 GHz receiver
No. S8477
EN

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Index
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Introduction ...........................................................................4
Service Centre.......................................................................4
Intended use ........................................................................5
Package content ...................................................................5
Technical data .......................................................................5
Symbols explication...............................................................6
Safety notes ..........................................................................6
Connections ..........................................................................7
Charge the LiPo battery.........................................................7
Commissioning......................................................................8
Button description ................................................................8
Screen symbols / Setting menu .............................................9
Screen shroud and tripod thread ...........................................9
Channel list..........................................................................10
Declaration of conformity .....................................................10
Notes on environmental protection ......................................11
Care and maintenance ........................................................11
Warranty..............................................................................11

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Introduction
Thank you very much for purchasing the Graupner 7” Diversity Monitor.
This Graupner 7” Diversity Monitor is extremely versatile. Read this
manual carefully to achieve the best results with your Graupner
7” Diversity Monitor and first of all to safely control your models.
If you experience any trouble during operation, take the instruc-
tions to help or ask your dealer or Graupner Service Centre.
Due to technical changes, the information may be changed in
this manual without prior notice. Be always updated by check-
ing periodically on our website, www.graupner.de to be always
uptodate with the products and firmwares.
This product complies with national and European legal require-
ments.
To maintain this condition and to ensure safe operation, you must
read and follow this user manual and the safety notes before using
the product!
NOTICE
This manual is part of that product. It contains important infor-
mation concerning operation and handling. Keep these instruc-
tions for future reference and give it to third person in case you
gave the product.
Service Centre
Graupner Central Service
Graupner/SJ GmbH
Henriettenstrasse 96
D-73230 Kirchheim / Teck
Servicehotline
(+49) (0)7021/722-130
Monday - Thursday
9:15 am - 5:00 pm
Friday
9:15 am - 1:00 pm
Graupner USA
OPENHHBBY LLC
3245 University Ave
Suite 1520
San Diego, CA 92104
Website: www.graupnerusa.com
Phone: [phone]
Email:[email protected]
For the service centers outside Germany please refer to our web
site www.graupner.de
Battery warranty
The warranty on batteries is limited to 6 months
For this time we will only ensure that the battery fulfills its func-
tion, only batteries which can not be more charged and dis-
charged any more can be replaced on warranty. This does not
apply to batteries in which the charge and discharge notes were
not observed.
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Intended use
The Graupner 7“ Diversity Monitor is suitable to reproduce images
from FPV cameras signal or to playback videos or images from
external sources. The integrated 5,8 GHz receiver receives the
video signal sent by the FPV transmitters installed in the model.
For any improper use no warranty or liability is accepted.
Read through this entire manual before you attempt to install or
use the Graupner 7“ Diversity Monitor.
Graupner/SJ constantly works on the development of all prod-
ucts; we reserve the right to change the item, its technology and
equipment.
Target group
The product is not a toy. It is not suitable for children under 14
years. The operation of the Graupner 7“ Diversity Monitor must be
performed by experienced users. If you do not have sufficient
knowledge about dealing with radio-controlled models, please
contact an experienced users or a dealer.
Package content
Graupner 7“ Diversity Monitor incl. LiIo battery
Screen shroud
2x 5.8GHz receiver antennas
12V DC cable with BEC connector
2x AV out cable
Technical Data
Screen dimensions: 7“ (inches) / 178 mm
Dimensions: 178 x 118 x 25 mm
Resolution: 800 x 480 Pixel
Screen type: TFT LCD Monitor, LED backlight
Luminosity: 450 cd/m2
Contrast: 500:1
Holder: tripod thread / sliding insert
Frequency: ISM 5.8 GHz
Operating voltage: DC-IN 12 V
Battery: 1500mAH LiIo battery
Weight: ca. 420g
Operating temperature: 0° C ~ +50° C

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Symbols explication
Always follow the information marked with the CAUTION or WARN-
ING symbol. The signal word WARNING indicates the potential for
serious injury, the signal word CAUTION indicates possibility of
lighter injuries.
The signal words note and caution indicate potential damages to
objects.
Safety notes
General
These safety instructions are intended not only to protect the
product, but also for your own and other people’s safety. There-
fore please read this section very carefully before using the prod-
uct!
Do not carelessly leave the packaging material lying around,
since it might become a dangerous toy for children.
Persons, including children, with reduced physical, sensory
or mental capabilities, or lack of experience or knowledge,
or not capable to use safely the Graupner 7“ Diversity Monitor
must not use the Graupner 7“ Diversity Monitor without super-
vision or instruction by a responsible person.
Changes and modification on the module are not allowed
because of safety and conformity (CE) reasons.
Make sure that the monitor is not exposed to rough mechan-
ical stress and avoid the influence of extreme temperatures,
direct sunlight and intense vibration (e.g. in vehicles).
Treat the monitor at all times carefully. It can even be dam-
aged by vibration, pressure, blows or falls from a low height.
The monitor must not come into contact with moisture, (e.g.
use when it rains). This can damage the monitor and it may
lead to risk of short circuit, fire, injury (electric shock, burns).
Keep the monitor out of the reach of children. It is not a toy.
Never leave the packing materials around! Plastic wrap or
bags, polystyrene parts, etc. can be a dangerous toy for chil-
dren! Risk of suffocation!
Repair work may only be carried out by Graupner Service
Centre or a specialized workshop.
For all questions that are not answered in this manual, please
contact our Customer Service.
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Interfaces
1 Video Out receiver 1
2 Video Out receiver 2
3 Video Out receiver 1 + 2
4 Video In
5 Current source port
6 Tripod thread
7 Speaker
8 Sliding insert
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Charge the LiPo battery
CAUTION
General notes on safety and handling LiPo batteries
• NEVER leave a LiPo battery unattended when in charge.
Charge the batteries only in rooms where a smoke detector
is installed.
• ALWAYS control the battery and the charger during the entire
charge process.
• ALWAYS charge the LiPo batteries on a non-flammable sur-
face.
• ALWAYS keep an extinguisher suitable for Lithium “Class
type D” when charging LiIo batteries.
• NEVER charge LiPo batteries at a higher rate than 1C („C“
means the indicated capacity of the battery)
• NEVER charge the LiPo battery with a charger which does
not detect the full charge state of the battery.
• ALWAYS interrupt the charge or discharge process of a LiPo
battery if you detect smoke or if the battery slowly inflates.
Let the battery stay for at least 30 minutes in a fire-safe
place. Do not use the battery any more and dispose it as
indicated.
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Charge
• To charge the internal 1500 mAh LiPo battery, you need a
suitable 12 V DC net adapter (not included in the package
content).
• Plug the net adapter in a suitable net socket, then connect
the plug in the “DC IN” port of the monitor.
• During charge the red LED (near the buttons) lights on. When
the charge process has finished, the red LED shuts down.
Commissioning
Screw the included 5,8GHz antennas on the two connectors
placed on the top back of the monitor.
The power is supplied by the integrated LiPo battery, pay atten-
tion to charge the battery before use.
To use the monitor, push the On/Off button (power) right for 3
seconds.
Button description
Frequency band selection
Selection between the A/B/E/F bands
Scan
The monitor searches (Auto Scan Function) automatically all
bands and channels
CH
Manual selection of the channel in the selected frequency band
Minus button
Reduces the screen brightness and other options
MENU
Push twice to open the menu
Plus button
Reduces the screen brightness and other options
Power (On/Off)
Push the On/Off button until the monitor lights up, to switch off
push the button again
On/Off button
Menu control
Frequency band
selection
Auto scan function
Channel select
Menu control
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Screen symbols / Setting menu
Changes of the frequency band or of the channel will be shown
in the upper part of the screen. Charge the battery when the
indicator shows empty battery.
Setting menu
Push twice the “MENU” button to access the selection menu.
Pushing the “MENU” button you can scroll through the menu
setting points. To change the value of one of the menu item,
push the “plus/minus” buttons. The menu automatically disap-
pears after about 5 seconds if you do not push any button.
• Brightness, contrast, color, volume: (the brightness can be
changed even by the main screen, pushing the “plus/minus”
buttons)
• RF Sel.: Manual selection of the frequency
• Screen Mode: 16:9 or 4:3
• Rotation: Image rotation in four steps
• Languages: English, French, German, Spanish, Portuguese,
Japan, Russian, Italian, Dutch and Chinese
• Reset: Sets all settings to factory value
• Exit: Aborts the menu
Screen shroud and tripod thread
• To be able to use optimally the monitor even when sun
shines, use the screen shroud. It can be easily fixed on the
monitor.
• The thread for tripod or other monitor holders is on the bot-
tom of the monitor. So it is easier to use.
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1. Signal power
2. Frequency band
3. Channel
4. Source IN
5. Battery status

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Channel list
Declaration of conformity
S8477, 7“ Monitor
Graupner/SJ declares that the product is conform to EU norms.
EMV 1999/5/EC
EN 301 489-1 V1.9.2 (2011-09); EN 301 489-17 V2.1.1 (2009-
05); EN 300 440-2 V1.4.1(2010-08)

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Notes on environmental protection
Disposal notes
This symbol on the product, user manual or packaging indicates
that this product must not be disposed of with other household
waste at the end of its life. It must be handed over to the appli-
cable collection point for the recycling of electrical and electronic
equipment.
The materials are recyclable as marked. By recycling, material
reusing or other forms of scrap usage you are making an import-
ant contribution to environmental protection.
Batteries and accumulators must be removed from the device
and disposed of at an appropriate collection point. Please inquire
if necessary from the local authority for the appropriate disposal
site.
Care and maintenance
Notes on care
The product does not need any maintenance, it works so as it
is without any special care. In your own interests protect it from
dust, dirt and moisture.
Clean the product only with a dry cloth (do not use detergent!)
lightly rub.
Warranty certificate
The Graupner/SJ, Henriettenstrassee 96, 73230 Kirchheim/
Teck grants from the date of purchase of this product for a period
of 24 months. The warranty applies only to the material or oper-
ational defects already existing when you purchased the item.
Damage due to wear, overloading, incorrect accessories or
improper handling are excluded from the guarantee. The legal
rights and claims are not affected by this guarantee. Please
check exactly defects before a claim or send the product,
because we have to ask you to pay shipping costs if the item is
free from defects.
The present construction or user manual is for informational pur-
poses only and may be changed without prior notice. The cur-
rent version can be found on the Internet at www.graupner.de on
the relevant product page. In addition, the company Graupner
has no responsibility or liability for any errors or inaccuracies that
may appear in construction or operation manuals.
No liability can be accepted for printing errors.
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