There I was, feeling smug this morning when my HDMI module arrived. I installed it according to an on line video and fired everything up. I'm using a Lilliput battery powered monitor for field use and the camera view came on line as promised. Only problem, my iPhone screen went dark apart from flight data and controls.
I thought the module was meant to mirror the phone screen not replace it. I've tried a different lightning cable and rebooted everything. Any ideas on what I've done wrong (apart from the smugness - that goes without saying).
I had some similar experiences....with a final solution. First: the problem.
I ordered the HDMI module for my Phantom 3 Professional. Following all of the instructions, even with DJI technical on the phone with me, the module did not work. Not video output on USB or HDMI ports. They replaced the module, still did not work. I found out after several different ways of configuring, a procedure that made it work!
1. Using the original USB port, be sure you have the latest DJI Go app, and the latest firmware update installed in the RC and the Phantom.
2. Replace the original with the new board.... DO NOT INSTALL THE CAP YET. You only want to be using the USB connector the first time. Without anything plugged in, turn on the remote. Press C1, C2, C1, C2 buttons on the rear. Power off the RC.
3. Place a MicroSD card in your Phantom with the latest firmware. Power on the Phantom.
4. Plug in your phone or tablet with the DJI Go App on. Power up the RC. It should be asking for a firmware update when you look at the "about" information in the advanced section. If not, press C1, C2, C1, C2, and power cycle.
5. When you see the "firmware update required", complete the update and power off the RC.
6. Now, install the cap with the HDMI port. Power up the RC and you should have USB video.
7. Go into the "HD" display section and turn on "simultaneous HDMI display".
8. Plug in your HDMI cable and you should have simultaneous display on both your USB (phone or tablet) and your goggles or other HDMI display.
I am using the Headplay and the display is fantastic! As I am an older person (60+), I find the default 7" focal point of the Headplay difficult to focus. I highly recommend the RHO Lens (
www.rho-lens.com) which moves the focal point to 16".... makes the display crystal clear!