FLIR 432-0012-04-00 User manual

Operator’s
Manual
M400
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Document History
Version Date Comment
100 December 2015
110 June 2016 Added Video Tracking and Firefighter modes.
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Contents
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M400 Overview
General Information.................................................................................................. 7
Additional References ........................................................................................ 7
Documentation Conventions .............................................................................. 8
Warnings and Cautions ............................................................................................ 8
System Description .................................................................................................. 9
Standard Features .............................................................................................. 9
M400 Components: .......................................................................................... 10
Multiple Cameras, Joysticks, and Other Devices: ............................................ 10
Thermal Video Display ........................................................................................... 11
Video Screen Icons .......................................................................................... 11
Position indicator icons ................................................................................12
Scene type icons ..........................................................................................12
Active Camera Icons ....................................................................................12
On-Screen-Display (OSD) Menu .................................................................12
M400 System Startup
System Startup and Shutdown ............................................................................... 13
Park Mode .............................................................................................................. 13
The Bootup Process............................................................................................... 13
Powering the Camera....................................................................................... 13
Powering the JCU II.......................................................................................... 14
JCU II Power Menu ................................................................................................ 14
Standby States.................................................................................................. 14
M400 Joystick Control Unit
Introduction............................................................................................................. 16
JCU II Joystick........................................................................................................ 16
Tilting the Camera ............................................................................................ 16
Rotating the Camera ........................................................................................ 16
Zooming the Camera........................................................................................ 16
JCU II Buttons ........................................................................................................ 17
Power Button ...............................................................................................17
Menu Button ................................................................................................17
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Home Button ........................................................................................................17
Scene Button—IR imaging only ..................................................................18
Color Button—IR Imaging only ..................................................................18
Focus Buttons ..............................................................................................18
Camera Button .............................................................................................18
User Buttons ................................................................................................18
Display Camera and JCU II IP Address ......................................................19
Button Summary............................................................................................... 19
M400 System Configuration
Overview ................................................................................................................ 20
Main Menu.............................................................................................................. 20
Park camera: ............................................................................................. 21
Firefighter/Exit Firefighter mode (M400XR only): ...................................... 21
InstAlert/Exit InstAlert mode: ..................................................................... 21
IceAlert/Exit IceAlert mode: ....................................................................... 21
Surveillance: .............................................................................................. 23
Surveillance settings… .............................................................................. 23
Scan Width: ............................................................................................... 23
Scan Speed: .............................................................................................. 23
NMEA: ....................................................................................................... 23
Spotlight: .................................................................................................... 24
Image settings... ........................................................................................ 24
Set-up… .................................................................................................... 24
Help… ........................................................................................................ 24
About… ...................................................................................................... 24
Image Settings Menu ............................................................................................. 24
Polarity—IR camera only: .......................................................................... 25
Stabilization: .............................................................................................. 25
Mirrored view: ............................................................................................ 25
Autofocus ................................................................................................... 25
Display icons: ............................................................................................ 25
Help text: ................................................................................................... 25
Color: ......................................................................................................... 25
Icon & text color: ........................................................................................ 26
VIS low light mode: .................................................................................... 26
Set-up Menu........................................................................................................... 26
Save current settings as start-up defaults: ................................................ 26
Restore settings from defaults: .................................................................. 26
User interface preferences… ..................................................................... 26
NMEA settings… ....................................................................................... 26
InstAlert highlight: ...................................................................................... 26
IceAlert highlight: ....................................................................................... 26
Visible Camera Low Light mode: ............................................................... 26
Calibration & diagnostics… ....................................................................... 27
Manual FFC ............................................................................................... 27
IR Test Pattern: ......................................................................................... 27
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Activate Spotlight Demo: ........................................................................... 27
Activate Pan and Tilt Pattern: .................................................................... 27
Reset IR Lens: ........................................................................................... 27
Set Az & El zero reference: ....................................................................... 27
User Interface Preferences Menu..................................................................... 28
Joystick mode: ........................................................................................... 28
User button 1:
User button 2:
User button 3: ............................................................................................ 28
IR/Daylight zoom lock: ............................................................................... 28
IR digital zoom: .......................................................................................... 28
VIS digital zoom: ........................................................................................ 28
NMEA Data............................................................................................................. 28
NMEA Settings ................................................................................................. 30
Radar cursor (RSD): .................................................................................. 30
Next Waypoint (BWC): .............................................................................. 30
Radar target (TTM): ................................................................................... 30
Firefighter Mode—M400XR only
Overview ............................................................................................................... 31
Firefighter Settings Menu ....................................................................................... 32
Exit Firefighter .............................................................................................32
Select Temperature Units (°F/°C) ................................................................32
Isotherm Thresholds ....................................................................................32
Video Tracking Mode—M400XR only
Overview ............................................................................................................... 33
Joystick Operation ................................................................................................. 35
Video Tracker Errors .............................................................................................. 35
M400 Reference Information
Introduction............................................................................................................. 36
Acronyms ............................................................................................................... 36
List of Icons ............................................................................................................ 37
System Specifications ............................................................................................ 40
Troubleshooting Tips .............................................................................................. 40
Video not displayed on monitor ...................................................................40
Cleaning .......................................................................................................41
Video not switching between thermal and visible .......................................41
Noisy image .................................................................................................41
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Image too dark or too light ..........................................................................42
Performance varies with time of day ...........................................................42
Eastern or Western exposure .......................................................................42
Multiple Cameras and/or JCU IIs on a single network ................................42
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1M400 Overview
Ge n e r a l I n f o r m a t i o n
This manual describes the operation of the M400 cameras. If you need help or have additional
questions, please call to speak with our support experts; refer to contact information listed on the
back cover of this manual.
This manual includes information about the following topics:
• System description
• Using the Joystick Control Unit
• System startup and shutdown
• Using Firefighter mode—M400XR only
• Using Video Tracking mode—M400XR only
• Using the on-screen-display (OSD) menus for controlling the M400
• Helpful reference information such as acronyms, parts lists, a table of icons, and a comparison
of model features
Additional References
The M400 system comes with a complete documentation set, available on the FLIR website, that
includes this manual as well as other information. All documents are in PDF format and can be
viewed with Adobe Acrobat Reader:
•M400 Installation Guide (FLIR Doc. # 432-0012-00-12) contains information about how to
install the camera.
•M400 Quick Start Guide (FLIR Doc. # 432-0012-00-11) is a double-sided card that shows the
functions executed by the Joystick Control Unit.
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Warnings and Cautions
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Documentation Conventions
For safety, and to achieve the highest levels of performance from the M400 system, always follow
the warnings and cautions in this manual when handling and operating the M400 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.
Warnings and Cautions
Warning: Do not use the M400 system as the primary navigation system. Use it in conjunction
with other navigation aids and a primary manual navigation system.
Warning: Ensure power is removed before accessing power wires during installation or removal of
system components. Damage to equipment or injury to personnel may result.
Warning: Use of insufficient wire gauge can result in fire.
Warning: The M400 system is not designed to operate in an enclosed environment in the
presence of flammable gases. Failure to follow this warning may result in explosion or fire.
Warning: The M400 camera body is a remotely and automatically controlled device. Ensure
camera motion has been disabled before cleaning surfaces that can cause pinch hazards.
Caution: Do not open the M400 unit for any reason. Disassembly of the M400
(including removal of the cover) can cause permanent damage and will void the warranty.
Caution: Be careful not to leave fingerprints on the M400 optics.
Caution: The M400 requires a power supply of 12 Vdc to 24 Vdc nominal, 5.5 A maximum @
24 Vdc, 11 A maximum @ 12 Vdc. Absolute voltage range: 12 Vdc to 32 Vdc. Operating the
system outside of the specified input voltage range or the specified operating temperature range
can cause permanent damage.
Operating temperature range –20 °C to +55 °C (–4 °F to +131 °F) per IEC 60945
Storage temperature range –50 °C to +80 °C (–58 °F to +176 °F)
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System Description
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System Description
The multi-sensor M400 is a stabilized maritime thermal and high definition (HD) visible-light
camera system for use on most types of vessels. The long wave infrared (LWIR) thermal camera
provides excellent nighttime visibility and situational awareness, without any form of natural or
artificial illumination. The HD visible-light camera with 30X optical zoom provides daytime viewing.
Standard Features
• Thermal camera, 4x continuous optical zoom
• HD visible-light camera, 30x continuous optical zoom
• High intensity LED spotlight
• Active gyro-stabilization
•Radar integration to follow specific radar targets (NMEA 0183 serial communications)
• Dual, independent H.264 network video streams
• HD-SDI (Serial data interface)
• Analog video
The thermal camera, HD visible-light camera, and spotlight are aligned to view or illuminate a
target for quick identification providing enhanced navigational abilities in a variety of conditions.
Figure 1-1: M400 Pan/Tilt Camera System
LED spotlight
Thermal camera
HD visible-light camera
Joystick Control Unit
(JCU II)
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M400 Components:
• Main camera body, also known as the pan/tilt camera unit
• Joystick Control Unit (JCU II), compatible with the MU, MV, and M400 camera systems
• Ethernet switch with power over Ethernet (PoE) to power the JCU II and network to the camera
• Analog and/or digital video monitors (customer supplied)
• Personal computer (PC) to control and configure the system (customer supplied)
The M400 camera body and JCU II are network devices. In some installations, additional M400
cameras and/or additional JCU II may also be used.
The camera body’s pan/tilt mechanism allows the operator to rotate 360° in azimuth, tilt +/– 90° in
elevation. The camera body houses the two cameras and the LED spotlight.
The JCU II is the primary control for the camera. The JCU II is used to wake the system or put it in
standby, select the active camera, operate the pan and tilt movement of the camera, zoom the
active camera, control the M400 modes and features, and configure the system settings by means
of OSD menus.
The JCU II has various buttons, an LCD display, and the joystick. The joystick can be moved left
and right or forward and back, and rotated in either direction. “M400 Joystick Control Unit” on
page 16 describes the functions of the JCU II in detail.
The M400 uses on-screen icons to indicate the camera position (azimuth and elevation) and
various system settings that have been enabled. These symbols are introduced in “Thermal Video
Display” on page 11 and are further explained throughout this manual in the discussion of related
functions.
Multiple Cameras, Joysticks, and Other Devices:
More than one JCU II can be used to control the camera, and more than one display can be used
to view the video. A personal computer (PC) on the same network as the camera, can use a web
browser to view video, control, and configure the system. The camera’s web server uses password
protected accounts to control access to camera functions. Using a PC is described in the M400
Installation Guide.
Also, a single JCU II can be used to select and control more than one camera. In this case, a
menu on the JCU II lists available cameras. In the LCD display of the JCU II, the name of the
currently selected camera is displayed. When more than one JCU II is installed in the network, a
camera will respond to commands from any JCU II that has the camera selected.
Typically, a JCU II and a 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 II to change the
camera position (pan or tilt).
Contact FLIR Systems, Inc. for more information regarding available accessories including PoE
equipment, video distribution amplifiers, cables, connectors, mounting hardware, etc. Contact
information is listed on the back of this manual.
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Thermal Video Display
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Thermal Video Display
The infrared (IR) imaging thermal 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.
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 energy rather than
reflected energy.
When the thermal camera is in white-hot mode, the warm objects in the scene are shown as white,
or lighter shades of gray, and cold objects are shown as black or darker shades of gray. When the
video polarity is switched, this is reversed.
This is why hot objects such as parts on a running outboard motor appear white (or black or red
depending on the video image mode selected), while the water or 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 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 camera. Find out more at the FLIR training Web page:
Video Screen Icons
Depending on the system settings, various symbols are shown on the screen. Some of these icons
are always shown on the screen, and some appear momentarily or only when certain functions are
enabled or executed. The icons can be shown as white or red. See “Display icons:” on page 25 for
a description of menu options and the displayed icons.
The following figures illustrate some of the icons displayed by the system, as well as an example
of the OSD menu that is shown when the Menu button is pressed. Using the menus is described in
“M400 System Configuration” on page 20.
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 37.
Active CameraPosition indicators
Scene type
Figure 1-2: On-screen Icons
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Position indicator 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 above or below the horizontal plane of the vessel.
Scene type icons
The Scene button on the JCU II cycles through four preset
automatic gain control (AGC) settings, which change the image
brightness and contrast 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.
Active Camera Icons
At any given time, either the thermal camera (IR) or the HD
visible-light camera is designated as the Active camera. The Active
camera responds to commands such as zoom or focus that could
apply to either camera. Pressing the CAMERA button on the
JCU II toggles the active camera between the thermal camera and
the HD visible-light camera.
On-Screen-Display (OSD) Menu
The OSD menu appears when the Menu button on the JCU II is pressed. Menu entries are
selected using the joystick and the joystick buttons. Pressing the Menu button again removes the
menu from the screen.
Azimuth Elevation
Night Harbor
Day Contrast
Thermal Visible
Figure 1-3: OSD Menu
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2M400 System Startup
System Startup and Shutdown
The M400 camera does not have an on/off switch. Instead, its power state is controlled by the
JCU II. Generally, the camera is never completely off but in a Park mode or standby state waiting
for a “wake” command from the JCU II.
Typically, the M400 system is connected to power 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 four states or modes:
• Bootup, or powering on
• Powered on and fully functional
• Park mode, powered on with video turned off
• Standby, a low-power state waiting for a wake command
Park Mode
When the system is in Park mode, the camera does not generate a live video signal. After the
bootup is complete or when done using the system, Park the camera from the OSD menu to keep
the system ready to use at a moments notice.
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 are shown 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:
1. If starting from a full shutdown, make sure the monitor is
turned on, then power on the system.
2. The FLIR splash screen is shown, then live video with a
counter showing boot progress.
3. When the bootup is complete (about 4 minutes), the
monitor shows the welcome screen with icons, live video, and the OSD menus are enabled.
Important: Do not power on the JCU II until the message “Welcome System is ready for use” is
shown. Fully establishing a connection may take up to four minutes. Please be patient while the
system verifies each component.
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Powering the JCU II
When the JCU II is receiving power, the Power button will
be lit amber. When the button is pressed for
approximately three seconds, the JCU II will turn on and
search for cameras on the network.
On the LCD screen, Starting, then Searching… is
shown. When a 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 M400. When more than one camera
is found on the network, the JCU II attempts to reconnect
to the last camera it was connected to, or if it has not
connected to a camera, it will prompt the user to select a
camera.
JCU II Power Menu
The JCU II LCD screen generally shows the ID of the camera that is connected to the JCU II. The
various functions are accessed from a set of menus, with each menu entry selectable in the JCU II
display. When powered on and connected to a camera, pressing and holding the Power button
causes the JCU II to enter the Power Menu.
Use the JCU II joystick to scroll up and down (push fore and
aft), and select an entry by clicking the left joystick button.
When the JCU II is in the Power Menu mode, the other JCU II
buttons are disabled.
In the JCU II 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 shows the following menu options:
Assign JCU?
JCU Stndby?
Camera Stndby?
System Stndby?
Global Stndby?
Calibrate JCU?
Cancel
Standby States
When finished with the camera, Park the camera from the OSD menu to keep the system ready to
use at a moments notice on a command from the JCU II. When in Park mode, the system does not
generate a live video signal.
To initiate other standby modes, 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. The menu options available will reflect the available hardware on the
camera network.
Power
LCD
screen
Select
camera
Scroll up
or down
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• JCU Stndby?—select to power down the JCU II.
• Camera Stndby?—select to power down the camera, leaving the JCU II powered
to connect to a different camera.
• System Stndby?—select to power down the camera and the JCU II.
• Global Stndby?—select to power down all the cameras and all the JCU IIs present on the
network.
Troubleshooting Tip: If the JCU II 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.
Troubleshooting Tip: If this is the first time the JCU II has been used to connect to the camera, or
if the camera was not powered before the JCU II, v Select Camera is shown on the LCD
screen. Scroll down with the joystick to select a camera to control. When the ID of the camera
appears, press the left joystick button to select it. The camera ID will blink momentarily to indicate
it has been selected.
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3M400 Joystick Control Unit
Introduction
The Joystick Control Unit (JCU II) is the primary method of
controlling the M400 camera. Use it to move the camera, zoom the
camera, switch between infrared and visible-light cameras, adjust
image settings, and access the on-screen menus.
This chapter describes how to use the JCU II buttons to operate the
camera features. Some of these features vary depending on the
specific way the system has been configured. Table 3.1 on page 19
summarizes the actions of each button.
Refer to the various configuration settings and how they affect
operation in Chapter 4, "M400 System Configuration," on page 20.
JCU II Joystick
The JCU II joystick can be moved left or right, forward and
back, and twisted in either direction. The joystick movement
is translated to control the pan/tilt position of the camera and
the zoom setting of the camera.
The right and left joystick buttons on the top of the joystick
are used to select and navigate when in the on-screen-
display menus and the JCU Power Menu.
Video Tracking—M400XR only—Use the right joystick
button to enable and engage video tracking with the
M400XR system. Use the left joystick button to stop tracking.
Tilting the Camera
The camera has two tilt modes: Gaming and Pilot. When in Gaming mode (the default), moving
the joystick forward tilts the camera up; moving the joystick back tilts the camera down.
When in Pilot mode, moving the joystick forward causes the camera to tilt down; moving the
joystick back causes the camera to tilt up.
See “User Interface Preferences Menu” on page 28 for details about this settings.
Rotating the Camera
Use the joystick to rotate the camera to the left and right. Push the joystick to the right and the
camera will pivot to the right. Push the joystick to the left and the camera will pivot left.
Zooming the Camera
Twisting the joystick causes the camera to zoom in (clockwise) or zoom out (counterclockwise).
Back Enable/Engage
Video Tracking
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JCU II Buttons
All of the buttons on the JCU II 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). The descriptions of the buttons in this section assume that the JCU II is powered on
(not in standby) and connected to an M400 camera system.
Power Button
Short Press—When the JCU II is powered on, a short
press of the Power button cycles through the four levels of
brightness (including off) for the JCU II display. The JCU II
controls are back lit to make them easier to see at night.
Use this button to adjust the brightness of the back lighting.
Long Press—When the JCU II is in standby, pressing and
holding the Power button is used to “wake up” the camera.
When the JCU II is powered on, it is used to access the
JCU II Power Menu to perform functions such as selecting
another camera or placing the system in standby. Refer to
“JCU II Power Menu” on page 14.
Menu Button
Press the Menu button to access the system on-screen-display (OSD) menus. In most cases,
there is no need to modify the factory default configuration settings of the system. Refer to “M400
System Configuration” on page 20.
When the OSD menu is shown, use the joystick up, down, left, and right to
navigate through the menu entries. The buttons on top of the joystick are
used as select and back buttons.
• Joystick Up – move up in a vertical menu
• Joystick Down – move down in a vertical menu
• Joystick Right/Left – move to the next menu or menu choice
• Menu – Exit Menu
•Right joystick button – select a menu or menu choice
• Left joystick button – back to the last menu or exit OSD menu
Home Button
Short Press—A short press of the Home button moves the camera to its
home position. The home position is a programmable preset position that
operators can use as a reference. When the Home button is pressed, the
home icon appears briefly on the video monitor display.
Long Press—Pressing and holding the Home button sets the home position. First use the joystick
to point the camera’s line of sight to the a new home position. Press and hold the Home button
until the home symbol flashes on the video monitor display; the new home position is set.
Standby
Powered on
Power button
Back Select
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Scene Button—IR imaging only
The M400 thermal sensor automatically adjusts to changing
conditions providing optimized high-contrast images. The preset
automatic gain control (AGC) settings offer the most balance
and image quality for specific conditions. Experiment with the
different settings to find out which settings work best in different
conditions. The Scene button only effects the 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. The icon for each
scene preset is shown on the video monitor display.
Color Button—IR Imaging only
Short Press—Pressing the Color button cycles through the preset color palettes of the active IR
camera. See “Color:” on page 25 for these additional options.
Long Press—Press and hold the Color button to invert the thermal camera video polarity (for
example, changing from black-hot to white-hot).
Focus Buttons
The M400 thermal camera can be focused either
manually or automatically. The visible-light camera
is always focused automatically.
The manual focus buttons are effective only when
the IR camera is the Active Camera.
the – button will move the focus nearer
the + button will move the focus farther away
During the manual focus operation, the OSD focus
bar will change accordingly.
Camera Button
Switch the Active Camera shown on the main video output. The buttons on the JCU II are effective
only on the Active Camera, except as noted.
User Buttons
The User buttons are programmable one-touch buttons to
access the most often used functions. Configure the short-press
action of this button from the User Programmable Button menu
entry (see page 28).
Short Press—User 1 – Auto Focus
User 2 – Stabilization on/off
User 3 – Spotlight
Long Press—Press and hold a user button to open the OSD menu to reprogram a function.
Night Harbor
Day Contrast
Manual focus
buttons
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Display Camera and JCU II IP Address
Press the Color button while pushing the joystick forward; the IP address of the JCU II and then
the camera will display on the JCU II screen.
Button Summary
Table 3.1 summarizes the action of each button on the JCU II.
TABLE 3.1 Summary of Button Actions
Button Action
Color Short Cycle through the thermal palette options of the IR thermal imaging
sensor.
Power Short Change JCU II back light illumination level
Power Long Display JCU II Power Menu
Home Short Return to home position
Home Long Set home to current position
Menu Short Display or exit menus
Scene Short Cycle through four preset scene settings
User 1 Auto Focus (can be reprogrammed)
User 2 Horizontal and Vertical Stabilization on/off (can be reprogrammed)
User 3 Spotlight on/off (can be reprogrammed)
Color + Joystick Forward Display JCU II and camera system IP address
Right Joystick Button Select a menu or menu choice in OSD.
For M400XR only, enable video tracking, then again to select a target
Left Joystick Button Back to the last menu in OSD or exit OSD menu
For M400XR only, stop tracking a target or disable video tracking
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4M400 System Configuration
Overview
This chapter describes how to configure the system options using on-screen-display (OSD)
menus. Operating the M400 camera does not require modifying any of the factory configuration
settings. However, the OSD menus allow setting the following:
• Choose configuration options that match personal preferences such as Joystick Mode or the
default color scheme.
•Enable or disable specialized modes such as InstAlert, IceAlert, NMEA messaging, or
operating the camera in Surveillance mode.
After making updates, most of the changes persist. However, a few settings revert to the factory
default when the system is rebooted.
Not all options can be used at the same time. The way the various options interact is also
described in the following sections.
Some configuration settings are changed directly by pressing a button on the JCU II. These are
described in “JCU II Buttons” on page 17. The way some of the buttons work can be modified
using OSD menus, described in this chapter.
Main Menu
Use the Menu button to turn the OSD menu on or off. When the OSD menu is shown, the joystick
is used to navigate through the menus and select various menu entries.
Figure 4-1: OSD Main Menu
Active menu item
Press right joystick button to select Additional menu items
End of menu symbol
Menu will loop to
the other end
M400XR only
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