FLIR MV series, MU series Operator's Manual
Operator’s
Manual
MV/MU-Series
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Document Number: 432-0007-00-10, Revision 110
Document History
Revision Date Comment
100 September 2014 Initial release
110 May 2015 Document approved for public distribution
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Contents
CHAPTER 1 MV/MU-Series Camera Overview
Additional References ...............................................................................8
Documentation Conventions .....................................................................8
Warnings and Cautions....................................................................................9
System Description........................................................................................10
Main Camera Body..................................................................................11
Joystick Control Unit (JCU) .....................................................................11
Multiple Cameras, JCUs, and Other Devices ..........................................12
Connection Box.......................................................................................12
Video Display.................................................................................................13
Thermal Imaging .....................................................................................13
Video Screen Icons .................................................................................14
CHAPTER 2 MV/MU-Series System Startup
System Startup and Shutdown.......................................................................17
The Bootup Process ......................................................................................17
Powering the Camera..............................................................................17
Powering the JCU....................................................................................19
Standby Mode ................................................................................................19
JCU Power Menu...........................................................................................20
CHAPTER 3 MV/MU-Series Joystick Control Unit
Introduction....................................................................................................21
JCU Buttons ..................................................................................................21
Special Button Functions.........................................................................24
JCU Joystick..................................................................................................24
Tilting the Camera ...................................................................................25
Panning the Camera................................................................................25
Zooming the Camera...............................................................................25
Button Summary .....................................................................................25
Factory Default Settings.................................................................................26
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CHAPTER 4 MV/MU-Series System Configuration
Overview........................................................................................................29
Main Menu .....................................................................................................30
Video Setup Menu .........................................................................................32
Symbology Setup Menu.................................................................................33
Special Modes Menu .....................................................................................34
NEMA Modes Menu ................................................................................36
Surveillance Modes Menu .......................................................................37
System Setup Menu ................................................................................38
Payload Setup .........................................................................................41
CHAPTER 5 Video Tracking Modes
Overview .......................................................................................................43
Video Tracking Gates .....................................................................................45
Joystick Operation ........................................................................................46
Tracking Modes and Typical Scenarios .........................................................47
Correlation (CORR) .................................................................................47
Scene (SCENE) .....................................................................................48
Centroid (CENT) .....................................................................................48
Combined (COMB) .................................................................................48
How Payload type influence video tracking? ...........................................48
CHAPTER 6 MV/MU-Series IP Interface and PC Operations
MV/MU-Series Web Browser Interface ..........................................................50
Log in to the Camera Web Page..............................................................51
Changing the IP Address of the Camera .................................................54
Accessing the JCU Web Interface..................................................................55
Changing the IP Address of the JCU .......................................................55
Setting the IP address on a Windows PC .......................................................56
Enabling Universal Plug and Play (UPnP) ......................................................57
UPnP Overview .......................................................................................58
Enabling the UPnP User Interface ...........................................................58
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Firmware Update............................................................................................59
Resources Available................................................................................59
Training....................................................................................................59
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CHAPTER 7 MV/MU-Series Reference Information
Introduction....................................................................................................61
Acronyms.......................................................................................................61
List of Icons....................................................................................................63
System Specifications....................................................................................66
Feature Comparison of MV/MU-Series Models..............................................67
Troubleshooting Tips......................................................................................68
Restoring the Factory Network Settings ..................................................70
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CHAPTER 1
MV/MU-Series Camera Overview
This manual describes the operation of the MV/MU-Series camera. If you need
help or have additional questions, please call to speak with our support experts;
see the phone numbers listed on the back cover of this manual.
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This manual includes information about the following topics:
• System description
• Using the Joystick Control Unit (JCU)
• System startup and shutdown
• Using video-tracking
• Configuring your MV/MU-Series camera
• Setting up the interface between your camera and a PC
• Helpful reference information such as acronyms, parts lists, and a table of icons,
and a comparison of model features
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Additional References
Your MV/MU-Series camera comes with a complete documentation set on a CD
that includes this manual as well as others. All documents are in PDF format and
can be viewed with Adobe Acrobat Reader:
• MV/MU-Series Installation Guide (FLIR Doc. # 432-0007-00-12) contains
information about how to install the camera.
• MV/MU-Series Quick Start Guide (FLIR Doc. # 432-0007-00-11 ) is a doublesided card that shows the functions executed by the various JCU buttons.
MV/MU-Series Interface Control Documents (ICD) are an extensive set of CAD
drawings with detailed component dimensions, wiring schemes, and mounting
dimensions.
• Dimensions of the maritime multi-product JCU and a template to use while
installing it.
• Drawings related to the MV/MU-Series camera body and the connections
between system components.
• Drawings for the optional Connection Box, including overall dimensions,
component locations, and wiring.
You may also refer to the Resources Web page for up-to-date documentation:
http://www.flir.com/
Documentation Conventions
For safety, and to achieve the highest levels of performance from the MV/
MU-Series system, always follow the warnings and cautions in this manual when
handling and operating the MV/MU-Series camera system.
Warning: Warning notices are used to emphasize that hazardous voltages,
currents, temperatures, or other conditions that could cause personal injury or
death exist with this equipment, or may be associated with its use.
Caution: Caution notices are used where equipment might be damaged if care is
not taken or an operation might have an unexpected outcome.
Note: Notes call attention to information that is especially significant to
understanding and operating the equipment.
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Warnings and Cautions
Warning: Do not use the MV/MU-Series imaging system as the primary navigation
system. Use it in conjunction with other navigation aids and a primary manual
navigation system.
Warning: Use of insufficient wire gauge can result in fire.
Caution: Do not open the MV/MU-Series camera unit for any reason. Disassembly
of the camera (including removal of the cover) can cause permanent damage and
will void the warranty.
Caution: Be careful not to leave fingerprints on the MV/MU-Series camera optics.
Caution: The MV/MU-Series requires a power supply of 24V DC nominal, 5 Amp
maximum. Absolute voltage range: 10 – 32V DC. Operating the camera outside of
the specified input voltage range or the specified operating temperature range can
cause permanent damage.
Proper Disposal of Electrical and Electronic Equipment (EEE): The European
Union (EU) has enacted Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment Directive 2002/
96/EC (WEEE), which aims to prevent EEE waste from arising, to encourage reuse,
recycling, and recovery of EEE waste, and to promote environmental responsibility.
In accordance with these regulations, all EEE products labeled with the “crossed
out wheeled bin” either on the product itself or in the product literature must not be
disposed of in regular rubbish bins, mixed with regular household or other
commercial waste, or by other regular municipal waste collection means. Instead,
and in order to prevent possible harm to the environment or human health, all EEE
products (including any cables that came with the product) should be responsibly
discarded or recycled.
To identify a responsible disposal method where you live, please contact your local
waste collection or recycling service, your original place of purchase or product
supplier, or the responsible government authority in your area. Business users
should contact their supplier or refer to their purchase contract.
Warning: This is a Class A product. In a domestic environment this product may
cause radio interference in which case the user may be required to take adequate
measures.
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Thermal Image at Night
MV/MU-Series Pan/Tilt System
Payload 1
Payload 2 Payload 4
Payload 3
System Description
The multi-sensor payload MV/MU-Series is a stabilized maritime thermal and
visible-light camera system for use on most types of vessels. Its state-of-the-art
thermal imaging system provides excellent night visibility and situational
awareness, without any form of natural or artificial illumination. A visible light color
camera and a visible low-light black & white camera provide additional payload
options.
TABLE 1.1
Visible Color camera,
continuous zoom.
Cooled Thermal Imaging
camera, continuous zoom
Uncooled Thermal Imaging
camera,
continuous zoom
Black & White Low-light
camera,
continuous zoom
Uncooled Thermal Imaging
camera,
2X, 4X electronic zoom
MV/MU-Series Model Payload Options
MV-604C
yes yes yes yes yes Payload 1
no no yes yes yes Payload 2
yes yes - - - Payload 2
no yes no yes yes Payload 3
- - no no yes Payload 4
MV-604CL
MU-602C
MU-602CL
MU-602CLW
Location
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The infrared (IR) thermal imaging camera provides night-time imagery, even in total
darkness, based on temperature differences. The thermal imaging camera
provides a clear video image even under completely dark conditions because it is
sensitive to thermal infrared energy. The thermal imaging cameras provide long
range, wide-angle, continuous zoom, or 2X/4X zoom images, depending on the
model.
The two integrated visible light camera options provide either black and white
imagery for low-light conditions or color imagery. These cameras provide
enhanced navigational abilities in a variety of conditions, for example, during
twilight hours or when operating along intercoastal waterways and near harbor
entrances. The color camera dual payload model supports continuous zoom.
The MV/MU-Series includes a gyro-stabilization feature that improves image
stability. The stabilization feature compensates for the motion of the vessel and
improves the utility of the camera video output when operating in rough seas or
swell conditions.
For a complete list of models and a comparison of key features, see “Feature
Comparison of MV/MU-Series Models” on page 67. The differences in camera
operation are noted in relevant locations in the manual.
The MV/MU-Series consists of two main components:
• The main camera body, also known as the pan/tilt camera unit.
• The Joystick Control Unit (JCU).
The MV/MU-Series camera and JCU are network devices. In some installations,
additional cameras and JCUs will also be used, and networking equipment such as
Power over Ethernet (PoE) switches may be used to interconnect these
components.
Main Camera Body
The camera body’s pan/tilt mechanism allows the operator to look 360° in azimuth,
and +/– 90° in elevation. The camera body houses all imaging sensors (from two to
four depending on the model): zoom MW infrared (wide to long-range), zoom color
daylight/lowlight camera, zoom Ultra-Low light camera, wide FOV LW infrared.
Joystick Control Unit (JCU)
The JCU is your primary method of controlling the camera. The JCU is used to
power up the system or put it in a standby state; select the active camera, operate
the pan (rotation) and tilt movement of the camera, zoom the active camera,
c
ontrol the
by means of on-screen menus (analog displays). The JCU connects to the camera
using an Ethernet network connection, and that same connection provides power
to the JCU.
MV/MU-Series
tracking features,
and to configure the camera settings
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Joystick Control Unit
The JCU has various buttons, an LCD display, and a joystick that is used to control
the pan/tilt movement and to navigate through the on-screen menus. The joystick
can be rotated in either direction, and moved left and right or forward and back.
Chapter 3, "MV/MU-Series Joystick Control Unit," on page 21 describes the
functions of the JCU in detail.
The MV/MU-Series uses on-screen symbols to indicate the camera position
(azimuth) and various system settings that have been enabled. These symbols are
introduced in “Video Display” on page 13 and are further explained throughout this
manual in the discussion of related functions.
Multiple Cameras, JCUs, and Other Devices
In some installations, the system may include additional components, such as
additional cameras or JCUs, video equipment, or network equipment. More than
one JCU can be used to control the camera, and more than one display can be
used to view the video. If you have a PC on the same network as the camera and
JCU, you can use the PC to control and configure the system, the same as you
would with the JCU. Using a PCs is described in Chapter 6, "MV/MU-Series IP
Interface and PC Operations," on page 49.
Also a single JCU can be used to control more than one MV/MU-Series system. In
this case, you select which MV/MU-Series to control through a menu on the JCU. In
the LCD display of the JCU, the name of the currently selected camera is displayed.
When more than one JCU is installed in the system, a camera can respond to
commands from any JCU that is in the system.
Typically, the JCU and the video monitor are mounted in close physical proximity, as
a pair, so you can immediately see the changes on the video screen when you use
the JCU to change the camera position (pan or tilt).
In a simple installation, the JCU can be directly connected to the camera with the
supplied double-shielded Ethernet cable. In this case, the JCU draws its power
from the camera. In more complex installations, the camera and JCU can be
interconnected using a network switch. If the network switch does not have Power
over Ethernet (PoE) capability, a PoE injector can be used to provide power to the
JCU. FLIR PoE injectors are available from your FLIR authorized dealer or
integrator.
Contact FLIR for more information regarding available accessories including JCUs,
PoE equipment, video distribution amplifiers, cables, connectors, mounting
hardware, and so on. Contact information is listed on the back of this manual.
Connection Box
The Connection box allows connecting third party devices to the MV/MU-Series
system. The Connection box also passes command signals from the JCU to the
camera body, and supplies additional analog video signals for viewing around the
ship.
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Two independent video paths connect from the camera body to the Connection
box. These video signals are received by the Connection box and each is routed
through a video amplifier. One of the video sources is labeled primary (or main) and
the other secondary.
The Connection box includes a slot for a communication option known as the
NMEA interface board, which you can use to communicate with devices such as
radar and GPS.
Video Display
The MV/MU-Series thermal imaging cameras do not produce images from visible
light like an ordinary camera does or like the human eye does. Rather, it uses
energy contained in the infrared band to produce images by sensing subtle
differences in temperature and generating images based on those differences.
Thermal Imaging
The thermal imaging camera relies on the fact that all objects, even very cold
objects like ice, emit thermal energy in the portion of the infrared spectrum that the
camera can see,—long-wave infrared (LWIR) or mid-wave infrared (MWIR).
Therefore, unlike an illuminated infrared camera, the thermal imaging camera does
not need an additional active illumination source and images are based on directly
radiated rather than reflected energy.
When the thermal camera is in white-hot mode, the warm objects in the scene
display as white, or lighter shades of gray, and cold objects display as black or
darker shades of gray. When you switch the video polarity, this is reversed.
This is why you will see hot objects such as parts on an outboard motor that appear
white (or black, or red depending on the video image mode selected), while the
puddles of water and other cold objects appear dark (or cool). Scenes with familiar
objects will be easy to interpret with some experience. The camera automatically
optimizes the image to provide you with the best contrast in most conditions.
FLIR Systems, Inc. offers a comprehensive selection of training courses to help you
to get the best performance and value from your thermal imaging camera. You can
find out more at the FLIR training Web page:
http://www.flir.com/training
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- MAIN MENU -
Video Setup
Symbology Setup
Special Modes
System Setup
Payload Setup
Point: Disabled
Gyro Stabilization : Disabled
Park
On-Screen
Zoom
PC
JCU
Position
Focus
Level
Menu
Video Screen Icons
Depending on the camera settings and the JCU buttons that have been pressed,
various symbols display on the screen. Some of these icons always display on the
screen, and some appear momentarily or only when certain functions are enabled
or executed.
The display of icons can be modified using several configuration settings. See
“Symbology Setup Menu” on page 33 for a description of menu options relation to
symbol display.
The following image of a screen illustrates some of the possible icons displayed by
the system, as well as an example of the on-screen menu that displays when you
press the MENU button. Using the menus is described in Chapter 4, "MV/
MU-Series System Configuration," on page 29.
A complete list of all of the icons used in the system and a brief description of how
they are used can be found in “List of Icons” on page 63.
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On-Screen Menu
The on-screen menu appears when the MENU button is pressed. Menu entries are
selected using the joystick and the joystick buttons. Pressing the MENU button
again removes the menu from the screen.
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Azimuth Elevation
Night Running
Day Running
Night Docking
Man Overboard
Position Icons
The azimuth position indicator shows the direction the camera is pointing relative to
the vessel. The shaded triangle shows the approximate camera field of view (FOV).
The elevation position indicator shows the vertical tilt of the camera. The shaded
triangle shows the approximate camera position.
JCU Icon
A single JCU icon indicates only one JCU is connected to the camera unit. If more
than one JCU is discovered, the multiple JCU icon appears.
PC Icon
The PC icon indicates that a PC on the network has a connection with the camera.
When you have integrated a PC into your network, you can manage the camera
settings from a page that displays in a Web browser, rather than using the JCU. In
some situations, this may be a more convenient way of controlling the camera.
Using this page is described in Chapter 6, "MV/MU-Series IP Interface and PC
Operations," on page 49.
SCENE Icons
Pressing the SCENE button cycles through four preset automatic gain control
(AGC) settings, which change the image gain and level settings. Regardless of the
scene setting, the thermal camera automatically adjusts to the scene to provide a
balanced, high-quality image. However, you may prefer an image that has more or
less contrast than the default one provided, and the SCENE button provides that
type of fine adjustment.
Which setting you use depends on personal preference and environmental
conditions; you may like the way the Man Overboard setting looks, even though you
are running on open water during the daytime.
Home Icon
The home icon appears momentarily to indicate the camera is in the home position.
The icon flashes when a new home position is set.
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CHAPTER 2
MV/MU-Series System Startup
System Startup and Shutdown
The MV/MU-Series camera does not have an on/off switch. Instead, its power state
is controlled by the JCU. Generally, the camera is never completely off but in a
standby state waiting for a “wake” command from the JCU.
Typically, the MV/MU-Series system is connected to its power source through a
circuit breaker, which functions as the primary on/off switch for the system. Should
it be necessary for some reason to completely shut down the system, the circuit
breaker is used. In normal operation, however, the camera will have power and will
be in one of three states or modes:
• Bootup, or powering on
• Powered on, or fully functional
• Standby, a low-power state waiting for a wake command
The Bootup Process
The bootup process is slightly different depending on whether the system had
been completely turned off or is being wakened from a standby state. Most of what
happens, however, is the same.
Powering the Camera
During bootup, a series of screens displays as various components are activated.
How the screen looks will vary depending on the particular configuration settings of
your installation. In general, the following sequence occurs:
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1.
If you are starting from a full shutdown, make sure your monitor is turned on.
Then power on the system.
2.
The FLIR splash screen is shown.
The splash screen at the left appears with important notices and a countdown
timer is shown.
3.
The screen then shows the system serial number, IP address, and various icons.
It is always a good idea to have a record of the camera IP address in case you
need to connect to it for configuration changes, updates, or to view digital video.
4.
When the boot up is complete, the monitor displays live video. The camera
initially boots up in black-hot mode by default. This is because many users
activate the system when little or no light is available, and the black-hot mode
helps to preserve night vision.
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Power
LCD
screen
Select
camera
Scroll up
or down
Powering the JCU
Troubleshooting Tip: If the JCU does not have power, it may be connected to a
Power over Ethernet (PoE) switch that has not been powered on, or it may be
connected to a network switch that does not provide PoE power.
When the JCU is receiving power, the Power button will be lit with an amber light.
When the button is pressed for approximately three seconds, the JCU will turn on
and search for cameras on the network.
On the LCD screen, Starting, then Searching.. is shown. When the last-used
camera is found, the message changes to Connecting…, which continues to flash
until the connection process completes and is replaced by the camera ID, such as
MU-602CLW.
Troubleshooting Tip: If this is the first time the JCU has been used to connect to
the camera, or if the camera was not powered before the JCU, you might see
v Select Camera on the LCD screen. Scroll down with the joystick to select a
camera to control. When the ID of the camera you want to use appears, press the
left joystick button to select it. The camera ID will blink momentarily to indicate it has
been selected.
Important: Fully establishing a connection may take up to three minutes. Please be
patient while the system verifies each component.
Standby Mode
After the bootup sequence, the camera is ready to use. When you are done with the
camera or want to conserve energy, you can put the camera in standby mode. You
can optionally put only the camera in standby, put only the JCU in standby, or put
the entire system in standby.
When the camera is in standby mode, the pan/tilt motors can be configured to
remain engaged to hold the camera in place in rough seas. An alternative lowpower configuration can disable the pan/tilt motors, further lowering the low-power
mode power consumption. In either case, the camera does not generate a live
video signal. The camera will only respond to a wake command when you press
and hold the Power button on the JCU or, if you are using a PC to control the
camera, when you click the Active link.
While in standby mode, the camera is in the stowed position—by default, pointing
straight down—to protect the camera optics. The stow position can be configured
with the on-screen configuration menus (see page 38).
To initiate standby, press and hold the Power button. After a brief countdown, the
Power Menu is shown. Scroll down with the joystick, press the left joystick button to
select an option from the menu (see JCU Power Menu).
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JCU Power Menu
The JCU LCD screen generally shows the ID of the camera that is connected to the
JCU. The various JCU functions are accessed from a set of menus, with each
menu entry selectable in the JCU display. When the JCU is powered on and
connected to a camera, pressing and holding the Power button causes the JCU to
enter the Power Menu.
Use the JCU joystick to scroll up and down within the menus (push fore and aft),
and select an entry by clicking the left joystick button. When the JCU is in the Power
Menu mode, the other JCU buttons are disabled.
In the JCU display, a down arrow (v) indicates you can access additional menu
choices by moving the joystick down. An up arrow (^) indicates the last menu entry
is displayed, and the other choices must be accessed by moving the joystick up. A
double arrow indicates you can move up or down in the menu.
The Power Menu displays the following menu options:
Assign JCU?
JCU Stndby?
Camera Stndby?
System Stndby?
Global Stndby?
Calibrate JCU?
Cancel
TABLE 2.1
Assign JCU
JCU Stndby?
Camera Stndby?
System Stndby?
Global Stndby?
Calibrate JCU
JCU Power Menu Functions
When selected, scroll down to select a camera to control. When the ID of
the camera you want to use displays, press the left joystick.
When selected, the display shows Goodbye and then the backlit controls
and the display are turned off. To power up the JCU again, press and hold
the Power button.
When selected, the camera moves to the park position and go into the
standby state. The JCU prompt changes to select a camera, in case you
want to switch to a different camera. If you select the same camera, it will
return to the powered on mode.
When selected, both the JCU and camera associated with it placed in
standby mode.
When selected, all discovered cameras and JCUs on the network are
placed in standby mode. This function is used to properly shut down all
cameras (return to stow position) and JCUs prior to removing power with
the system breaker. Global Stndby? is an option only when multiple JCUs
or cameras are found on the network.
Select to standardize the movements of the JCU joystick. The display
directs the user to move the joystick so the device can be calibrated.
When each action is completed, press the left joystick button to continue.
Cancel This option causes the JCU to exit the Power Menu.
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CHAPTER 3
MV/MU-Series Joystick
Control Unit
Introduction
The Joystick Control Unit (JCU) is the primary method of controlling the MV/
MU-Series camera. Use it to move the camera, zoom the camera, switch between
infrared and visible-light cameras, adjust the image settings, and access the
on-screen menus.
This chapter describes how to use the JCU buttons to operate the camera features.
Some of these features vary depending on the specific way your system has been
configured. Including the number of cameras, JCUs, or computers on a network.
When specific settings affect a particular button, you can refer to the various
configuration settings and how they affect operation in Chapter 4, "MV/MU-Series
System Configuration," on page 29.
Enabling some system features, such as video tracking, can affect how the buttons
work. Table 3.1 on page 25 summarizes the actions for each button.
JCU Buttons
All of the buttons on the JCU perform multiple functions. In most cases, each
performs one function when it is pressed briefly (short press) and a different
function when it is pressed and held (long press). In some cases, the top left button
on the joystick can be used as a “shift” button to enable other buttons to perform
another function which will be consistent with the primary one. The descriptions of
the buttons in this section assume that the JCU is powered on (not in standby).
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Standby
Powered on
Power button
Back Select
Power Button
Short Press—When the JCU is powered on, a short press of the Power button
cycles through the four levels of brightness (including off) for the JCU display. The
JCU controls are backlit to make them easier to see at night. Use this button to
adjust the brightness of the JCU back lighting.
Long Press—When the JCU is in standby, pressing and holding the Power button
is used to “wake up” the camera. When the JCU is powered on, it is used to access
the JCU Power Menu to perform functions such as selecting another camera or
placing the system in standby. Refer to “JCU Power Menu” on page 20.
MENU Button
Press the MENU button to access the system on-screen menus. In most cases, you
will not need to modify the factory default configuration settings of your system.
Refer to “MV/MU-Series System Configuration” on page 29.
When the on-screen menu is displayed, use the joystick
up, down, left, and right to navigate through the menu
entries. The buttons on top of the joystick can also be used
as select and back buttons.
• Joystick Up – move up to the next menu line
• Joystick Down – move down to the next menu line
• Joystick Right (Select) – move to the next lower menu
level or scroll values to select
• Joystick Left (Back)– move to the next higher menu
level (or exit Menu if at top level)
• Menu – Exit Menu
SCENE Button—IR imaging only
The MV/MU-Series automatically adjusts to changing conditions providing
optimized high-contrast images. The preset automatic gain control (AGC) settings
offer the most balance and quality image for specific conditions. Experiment with
the different settings to find out which settings work best in different conditions. The
Scene button only effects the active IR camera.
Short Press—A short press of the SCENE button cycles through the four preset
AGC settings, which change the image gain and level settings:
Night
Running
Day Running Man Overboard
Night Docking
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