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Table of contents
1Using the On-Screen Display (OSD) Menu ..............................................1
1.1Accessing the OSD Menu.............................................................1
2Main Menu ..........................................................................................2
3.7Reset to Default Settings ............................................................ 19
4OSD Menu Default Values ................................................................... 20
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Using the On-Screen Display
(OSD) Menu
FLIR MPX cameras have an integrated OSD menu that allows you to configure camera
settings related to exposure, white balance, day / night settings and other camera image
adjustments. You can also configure advanced picture correction features such as Wide
Dynamic Range, Digital Noise Reduction and more.
The OSD menu appears as a text overlay on top of the camera image. In order to view the
menu, you must connect the camera to a monitor.
1.1 Accessing the OSD Menu
FLIR MPX cameras feature an OSD control stick on the camera cable for easy access and
configuration of menu items.
To access the OSD menu:
• Connect the camera to a power supply. See the quick start guide provided with your
camera for details.
• Connect the camera to a monitor or compatible DVR.
CAUTION
If using an analog test monitor or a 960H DVR, you must use the camera’s yellow analog video connector. Use the green MPX video connector to connect the camera to an MPX DVR only.
• Push the middle of the control stick to open the OSD menu.
• Move the control stick ↑ / ↓ to move the menu cursor, then ← / → to change the value of
menu items.
• Push the middle of the control stick to confirm selection.
• Arrows beside menu items indicate a submenu (
middle of the control stick to enter the submenu.
• Select RETURN and push the middle of the control stick to return to the previous menu
from a submenu, or EXIT from the main menu to close the OSD menu.
). Select the setting and push the
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The main menu lets you configure the OSD menu language and basic camera attributes,
such as video format. You can set backlight compensation and digital noise reduction from
the main menu.
See below for the structure of the main menu:
LANGUAGE
VIDEO FORMAT
BACKLIGHT
DNR
ADVANCEDEnter the advanced menu. See 3 Advanced Menu, page 7 for
VERSIONDisplays the current firmware version of the camera.
EXITExits the menu.
• English
• Deutsch
• Français
• Español
• Pycckий
• Polski
• Italiano
• Portuguẽs
• NTSC
• PAL
• WDR
• BLC
• HLC
• LOW
• MIDDLE
• HIGH
full details.
2.1 Language
Select the language you want the OSD menu to appear in.
The following languages are supported:
• English
• French
• Spanish
• German
• Russian
• Polish
• Italian
• Portuguese
2.2 Video Format
Select the appropriate video format for your region. Select NTSC for North American installations, or PAL for European installations.
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2.3 Wide Dynamic Range (WDR)
WDR fixes harsh contrast between bright and dark sections of the camera image. WDR is
recommended for applications where light intensity varies throughout the day, or scenes
with distinctly light and dark areas.
To configure WDR:
1. From the main menu, use the control stick to select BACKLIGHT.
2. Move the control stick ← / → to select WDR. Push the middle of the control stick to con-
figure WDR settings.
3. Select WEIGHT. Move the control stick ← / → to select LOW, MIDDLE or HIGH. Higher
weight means a longer shutter for dark areas of the image and shorter shutter for bright
areas.
2.4 High Light Compensation (HLC)
HLC darkens extremely bright areas of the camera image to ensure clear renderings of objects in the scene. This is recommended for scenes with extremely bright areas as well as
nighttime images with intense brightness (for example, to identify a vehicle with bright
headlights).
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To configure HLC:
1. From the main menu, use the control stick to select BACKLIGHT.
2. Move the control stick ← / → to select HLC. Push the middle of the control stick to con-
figure HLC settings.
3. Select MODE, then move the control stick ← / → to configure. Select ALL DAY to ena-
ble HLC in both day and night conditions, or select NIGHT ONLY to only enable HLC
when the IR LEDs are active.
4. Select LEVEL, then move the control stick ← / → to configure. Setting a lower level in-
creases the black mask area, auto exposure gain, and noise level in the camera image.
It is recommended to keep the HLC level at the default setting.
2.5 Back Light Compensation (BLC)
BLC tones down areas of the image with strong background lighting to create clearer,
more detailed renderings of objects in the foreground. BLC is recommended for local light
compensation applications, meaning that strong backlit conditions will occur in the same
area of the camera image, such as a doorway.
To configure BLC:
1. From the main menu, use the control stick to select BACKLIGHT.
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2. Move the control stick ← / → to select BLC. Push the middle of the control stick to con-
figure the active BLC area.
3. Move the control stick ← / → to configure the values for H-POS and V-POS to affect the
horizontal and vertical position of the active area, then H-SIZE and V-SIZE to affect the
horizontal and vertical size of the active area. The active area should cover a brightlylit area where objects are expected to appear. For example, if the camera image shows
2 floodlights and a doorway, the active area should cover the doorway only.
2.6 Digital Noise Reduction (DNR)
The camera features 2 types of noise reduction: 2D temporal noise reduction and 3D
spatial noise reduction. DNR reduces the background noise in a low luminance environ-
ment. Removing noise from the camera image reduces your recording file size and reduces the appearance of graininess.
To configure digital noise reduction:
1. From the main menu, use the control stick to select DNR.
2. Move the control stick ← / → to configure the level of noise reduction. Select LOW,
MIDDLE or HIGH noise reduction — use a higher setting to increase low-light sensitivity and reduce the appearance of graininess in the camera image.
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2.7 Version
This is a non-configurable field that displays the camera’s firmware version. This is for
service purposes only.
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Advanced Menu
The advanced menu lets you configure the camera’s more sophisticated features.
See below for the structure of the advanced menu:
LENSELC
ALC
EXPOSUREBRIGHTNESS
SHUTTERAUTO
SENS-UP
AGC
WHITE BALAUTO
ATW
PRESET
MANUALKELVIN
DAY&NIGHTMODE
DELAY0–20
D→N LEVEL0–20
N→D LEVEL0–20
SMART IR
SMART IR LVL
• NORMAL
• DEBLUR
• INDOOR
• OUTDOOR
• DEBLUR
0–20
FLICKER
MANUALSPEED: 1/60 – 1/60000
• OFF
• X2
• X4
• X8
• X16
• X32
0–20
• LOW
• MIDDLE
• HIGH
R-GAIN
B-GAIN
• AUTO
• EXT
• B&W
• COLOR
• ON
• OFF
0–20
0–20
0–20
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IMAGESHARPNESS
COLOR GAIN
FREEZE
FLIP
D-ZOOM1.0X–8.0X
DEFOGONMODE
SPECIALBLACK LEVEL
PRIVACYONZONE NUM
DP COMPTHRESHOLD
RESET
0–20
0–20
• ON
• OFF
• OFF
• HV-INV
• V-INV
• H-INV
• AUTO
• MANUAL
LEVEL
• LOW
• MIDDLE
• HIGH
OFF
FULL
COMP
USEROFFSET
ZONE DISP
H-POS
V-POS
H-SIZE
V-SIZE
Y LEVEL
CR LEVEL
CB LEVEL
OFF
0–255
DEFECT DET
3.1 Lens Settings
Set the camera’s light control method and preferences.
To configure the lens settings:
1. From the main menu, use the control stick to select ADVANCED. Push the middle of
the control stick to confirm.
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2. Move the control stick ↑ / ↓ to select LENS, then ← / → to select ELC (Electronic Light
Control) or ALC (Automatic Light Control). It is recommended to use ELC for fixed lens
and manual varifocal camera models, or ALC for motorized lens camera models. Once
you have selected, push the middle of the control stick.
3. Under MODE, move the control stick ← / → set the camera image conditions:
• If you selected ELC, select NORMAL for typical surveillance purposes, or select
DEBLUR to correct a blurry camera image.
• If you selected ALC, select INDOOR for indoor conditions, OUTDOOR for outdoor
conditions, or select DEBLUR to correct a blurry camera image.
3.2 Exposure
Configure settings to determine how much light enters the camera.
3.2.1 Brightness
Set the brightness of the camera image.
To set brightness:
1. From the main menu, use the control stick to select ADVANCED. Push the middle of
the control stick to confirm.
2. Move the control stick ↑ / ↓ to select EXPOSURE. Push the middle of the control stick
to confirm.
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3. Move the control stick ↑ / ↓ to select BRIGHTNESS, then ← / → to configure the bright-
ness level. Setting a higher value makes the camera image brighter.
3.2.2 Shutter
Set the shutter speed of the camera.
To set shutter speed:
1. From the main menu, use the control stick to select ADVANCED. Push the middle of
the control stick to confirm.
2. Move the control stick ↑ / ↓ to select EXPOSURE. Push the middle of the control stick
to confirm.
3. Move the control stick ↑ / ↓ to select SHUTTER, then ← / → to set the shutter mode:
• Select AUTO for the camera to automatically determine the shutter speed based on
lighting conditions.
• Select FLICKER to fix the camera shutter. This reduces color rolling caused by light
flicker.
• Select MANUAL and push the middle of the control stick to set the shutter speed
manually. Under SPEED, select a shutter speed from 1/60 – 1/60000.
3.2.3 Sens-Up
Sens-Up is a slow shutter speed setting that allows more light into the camera to improve
sensitivity in low light conditions. For proper setup, configure this setting while the camera
is viewing low light or nighttime conditions.
To configure Sens-Up:
1. From the main menu, use the control stick to select ADVANCED. Push the middle of
the control stick to confirm.
2. Move the control stick ↑ / ↓ to select EXPOSURE. Push the middle of the control stick
to confirm.
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3. Move the control stick ↑ / ↓ to select SENS-UP, then ← / → to set the slow shutter level.
Select a value between X2 and X32 to activate Sens-Up, or select OFF to disable.
3.2.4 Automatic Gain Control (AGC)
AGC is a fixed gain value that affects image brightness under very low light conditions. For
proper setup, configure this setting while the camera is viewing low light or nighttime
conditions.
To configure AGC:
1. From the main menu, use the control stick to select ADVANCED. Push the middle of
the control stick to confirm.
2. Move the control stick ↑ / ↓ to select EXPOSURE. Push the middle of the control stick
to confirm.
3. Move the control stick ↑ / ↓ to select AGC, then ← / → to set an AGC level between 0–
20. Setting a higher value may create more noise in the camera image.
3.3 White Balance
Configure white balance in the camera image.
To configure white balance:
1. From the main menu, use the control stick to select ADVANCED. Push the middle of
the control stick to confirm.
2. Move the control stick ↑ / ↓ to select WHITE BAL.
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3. Move the control stick ← / → to set the white balance mode:
• Select AUTO for the camera to adjust white balance automatically.
• Select ATW for the camera to adjust white balance automatically for various color
temperatures.
• Select PRESET to set the white balance based on a white reference object in the
scene, such as a white piece of paper. Push and hold the middle of the control stick
to automatically adjust the white balance. Release the control stick when the white
reference object appears white.
• Select MANUAL and push the middle of the control stick to set the white balance
manually. Set KELVIN to HIGH to increase red-orange tones, LOW to increase blue
tones, or MIDDLE to create a neutral image. Configure R-GAIN and B-GAIN to fine
tune red gain and blue gain respectively.
NOTE
White balance may not work properly under the following conditions. In this case, use the PRESET white
balance setting.
• When the color temperature of the environment surrounding the subject is outside of the supported
temperature range (for example, clear sky or sunset).
• When the ambient illumination of the subject is dim.
• If the camera is directed towards a fluorescent light or is installed in a place where illumination
changes dramatically, the white balance function may become unstable.
3.4 Day & Night
Set the day and night related settings for the camera.
3.4.1 Day & Night Mode
To set Day & Night mode:
1. From the main menu, use the control stick to select ADVANCED. Push the middle of
the control stick to confirm.
2. Move the control stick ↑ / ↓ to select DAY&NIGHT. Push the middle of the control stick
to confirm.
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3. Move the control stick ↑ / ↓ to select MODE, then ← / → to select one of the following
modes:
• EXT: Day / night switch is determined by CdS light sensor. This setting is recom-
mended for cameras that use IR LEDs.
• AUTO: Day / night switch is determined by the camera sensor based on lighting
conditions. This setting is recommended for cameras without IR LEDs.
• COLOR: Camera image remains in color. No nighttime switch will occur in this
mode.
• B&W: Camera image remains in black & white. No daytime switch will occur in this
mode.
4. Select DELAY, then move the control stick ← / → to set the time in seconds it takes for
the camera to switch between day and night modes. For example, setting a DELAY val-
ue of zero means the switch will happen instantly when the proper light level is
detected.
NOTE
DELAY cannot be configured if the MODE is set to COLOR or B&W.
5. If the Day & Night MODE is set to AUTO, configure the D→N LEVEL and N→D LEVEL
to configure day and night switchover levels.
• D→N LEVEL determines the threshold for the switchover from day to night.
• N→D LEVEL determines the threshold for the switchover from night to day.
3.4.2 Smart IR
Enabling Smart IR improves close-up recognition in low light conditions.
To configure Smart IR:
1. From the main menu, use the control stick to select ADVANCED. Push the middle of
the control stick to confirm.
2. Move the control stick ↑ / ↓ to select DAY&NIGHT. Push the middle of the control stick
to confirm.
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3. Move the control stick ↑ / ↓ to select SMART IR, then ← / → to turn Smart IR ON or
OFF.
4. Select SMARTIR LVL, then move the control stick ← / → to set the Smart IR level.
3.5 Image
Set the picture and display control settings for the camera.
3.5.1 Picture Control Settings
To configure picture control settings:
1. From the main menu, use the control stick to select ADVANCED. Push the middle of
the control stick to confirm.
2. Move the control stick ↑ / ↓ to select IMAGE. Push the middle of the control stick to
confirm.
3. Move the control stick ↑ / ↓ to select SHARPNESS, then ← / → to set the sharpness
level. It is recommended to use the default value for image sharpness.
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4. Move the control stick ↑ / ↓ to select COLOR GAIN, then ← / → to set the color gain level. Set a higher level for more vibrant color reproduction.
3.5.2 Freeze Image
Freeze the current camera image on screen.
To freeze the camera image:
1. From the main menu, use the control stick to select ADVANCED. Push the middle of
the control stick to confirm.
2. Move the control stick ↑ / ↓ to select IMAGE. Push the middle of the control stick to
confirm.
3. Move the control stick ↑ / ↓ to select FREEZE, then ← / → to turn image freeze ON /
OFF.
3.5.3 Flip Image
Flip the current camera image.
To flip the camera image:
1. From the main menu, use the control stick to select ADVANCED. Push the middle of
the control stick to confirm.
2. Move the control stick ↑ / ↓ to select IMAGE. Push the middle of the control stick to
confirm.
3. Move the control stick ↑ / ↓ to select FLIP, then ← / → to select a flip mode:
• OFF: No flip.
• H-INV: Horizontal flip.
• V-INV: Vertical flip.
• HV-INV: Horizontal + vertical flip.
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3.5.4 Digital Zoom
Enable digital zoom to enlarge a portion of the camera image.
To flip the camera image:
1. From the main menu, use the control stick to select ADVANCED. Push the middle of
the control stick to confirm.
2. Move the control stick ↑ / ↓ to select IMAGE. Push the middle of the control stick to
confirm.
3. Move the control stick ↑ / ↓ to select D-ZOOM, then ← / → to choose a digital zoom level between 1.0X and 8.0X.
3.5.5 Defog
Enable defog to reduce the appearance of fog, mist or dust in the camera image.
To enable defog:
1. From the main menu, use the control stick to select ADVANCED. Push the middle of
the control stick to confirm.
2. Move the control stick ↑ / ↓ to select IMAGE. Push the middle of the control stick to
confirm.
3. Move the control stick ↑ / ↓ to select DEFOG and push the middle of the control stick
to confirm.
4. Select MODE, then move the control stick ← / → to set to MANUAL or AUTO. For
MANUAL mode, select LEVEL and move the control stick ← / → to select LOW, MIDDLE or HIGH.
3.6 Special
Configure the camera’s special settings.
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3.6.1 Black Level
Set the black level of the camera image. To set properly, observe a black object in the
camera image and adjust until it appears truly black.
To configure black level:
1. From the main menu, use the control stick to select ADVANCED. Push the middle of
the control stick to confirm.
2. Move the control stick ↑ / ↓ to select SPECIAL. Push the middle of the control stick to
confirm.
3. Move the control stick ↑ / ↓ to select BLACK LEVEL, then move the control stick ← / →
to select FULL, COMP, or USER.
4. If you selected USER, push the middle of the control stick to confirm. Under OFFSET,
move the control stick ← / → to set the black level.
3.6.2 Privacy Masking
Set privacy masks to block specific areas of the camera image from recordings. You can
configure up to 15 different privacy masks per camera.
CAUTION
Privacy masks appear in video recordings and block areas of the camera image.
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To configure privacy masks:
1. From the main menu, use the control stick to select ADVANCED. Push the middle of
the control stick to confirm.
2. Move the control stick ↑ / ↓ to select SPECIAL. Push the middle of the control stick to
confirm.
3. Move the control stick ↑ / ↓ to select PRIVACY, then move the control stick ← / → to se-
lect ON. Push the middle of the control stick to confirm.
4. Select ZONE NUM, then move the control stick ← / → to select a privacy mask ID number from 1–15. You can configure up to 15 separate privacy masks.
5. Select ZONE DISP, then move the control stick ← / → to select ON or OFF. You must
select ON to enable the currently selected privacy mask in recordings.
6. Move the control stick ← / → to configure the H-POS and V-POS values to change the
on-screen position of the currently selected privacy mask.
7. Move the control stick ← / → to configure the H-SIZE and V-SIZE values to change the
size of the currently selected privacy mask.
8. Move the control stick ← / → to configure Y LEVEL, CR LEVEL and CB LEVEL to affect
the color levels of black, red, and blue respectively. Setting different colors for different
privacy masks is helpful for distinguishing multiple privacy areas — set based on personal preference.
9. Repeat steps 4–8 for each additional privacy mask you wish to configure.
3.6.3 Dead Pixel Compensation (DPC)
DPC is used to detect and compensate for the appearance of damaged pixels in the camera image.
NOTE
In order to use DPC properly, you must cover the camera lens completely. It is recommended to place a
soft cloth or towel over the lens in order to get a totally black camera image. Also, ensure the camera’s
Day & Night mode is set to DAY — see 3.4.1 Day & Night Mode, page 12 for instructions. You may un-
block the lens and change the Day & Night mode back after you have used the DPC feature.
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To configure DPC:
1. From the main menu, use the control stick to select ADVANCED. Push the middle of
the control stick to confirm.
2. Move the control stick ↑ / ↓ to select SPECIAL. Push the middle of the control stick to
confirm.
3. Move the control stick ↑ / ↓ to select DP COMP. Push the middle of the control stick to
confirm.
4. Select THRESHOLD, then move the control stick ← / → to set the threshold for dead
pixel detection.
5. Select DEFECT DET, then push and hold the middle of the control stick.
3.7 Reset to Default Settings
Resetting the camera to default settings will revert all OSD menu items to their out-of-thebox state.
CAUTION
Resetting to default settings cannot be reversed.
To reset to default settings:
1. From the main menu, use the control stick to select ADVANCED. Push the middle of
the control stick to confirm.
2. Move the control stick ↑ / ↓ to select RESET.
3. Push and hold the middle of the control stick for 4 seconds to reset the camera to default settings.
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OSD Menu Default Values
The following table shows the default values for the camera’s OSD menu.