Flir ThermovisionHSeries Operators Manual

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2 Getting Started
The H-Series cameras shown below are available with the features, 
options, and accessories described in this manual.
HS-307 with 65 mm Lens
HS-324 with 19 mm Lens
Focus Ring
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2–1 Shipping Kits
Refer to the packing list enclosed with your camera shipment to 
determine the actual contents of your camera package.
• HS-324/HS-307 (Patrol version) Camera
In addition to the camera, Quick Start card, Operator’s manual, and 
Documentation/Training CD or DVD; the following items are included 
in the camera package:
Neck Lanyard
Hot Shoe
Video Output CableUSB Cable
AC Power Adaptor SD Card
Rechargeable
AA Batteries
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• HS-324/HS-307 Pro (Command version) Camera
In addition to the camera, Quick Start card, Operator’s manual, and 
Documentation/Training CD or DVD; the following items are included 
in the camera package:
Neck Lanyard
Carrying Pouch
Hot Shoe
Video Output CableUSB Cable
AC Power Adaptor SD Card
Rechargeable
AA Batteries
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2–2 Options and Accessories
2× Optical Extender for 19 mm lens:
Note
The attachable 2× 
Optical Extender lens 
doubles the range of 
performance when 
needed, without 
sacrificing the 
situational awareness 
benefits of the wide field 
of view lens.
Camera Case
Protection for your 
camera and all 
accessories (standard on 
all Pro models). 
The 2× Optical Extender is not waterproof and should not be used 
in wet environments.
2× Optical Extender Lens Release Lever
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3 Operating Your H-Series Camera
3–1 Camera Features and Controls
Power 2× zoom White hot/ Display 
Black hot
Adjustable
DiopterEyepiece
Lens capCapture
Brightness
SD Carddoor
Battery
door Hot Shoe/
Tripod mount
Hot Shoe 
power contacts
19 mm only
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3–2 Installing the SD Card and Batteries
The batteries must be installed and charged before using your 
camera. Also install the SD card at this time.
1.  Remove the small SD card 
door. No tools are required. 
This will help when removing 
the battery cover. 
2.  Loosen the four captive screws 
securing the battery cover.
3.  Pry off the battery cover by 
grasping the front edge 
exposed where the SD card 
cover was removed.
4.  Install the batteries as shown.
5.  Install the SD card.
6.  Snap the SD card door back into place, ensuring that the rubber 
lanyard retracts into the camera.
7.  Re-install the battery cover—it only fits one way.
8.  Tighten the four screws.
If you have installed rechargable batteries, they must be charged 
before using the camera. Regular AA batteries will provide about one 
and a half hours of camera use.
Grasp SD card door edges and pull
Battery
cover
+
– +
–
–
+ –
++
– +
–
–
+ –
+
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3–3 Charging the Camera
The batteries in the camera must be fully charged prior to use. If not 
fully charged or if the recommended batteries are not installed, the 
battery status indicator may not accurately reflect the remaining 
battery life.
1.  Connect the Hot Shoe to your camera.
2.  Rotate the attachment wheel in 
the clockwise direction until tight. 
3.  Plug the power adapter provided 
with the camera into its power 
source and also into the Hot Shoe.
4.  Ensure that the plug is fully 
seated in the Hot Shoe.
When charging correctly, the 
charging indicator will be lit 
yellow and will blink green for one 
second within about 35 seconds.
The charging indicator will 
continue to blink at decreasing 
intervals until the batteries are 
fully charged. 
When fully charged, the charging 
indicator will be lit solid green. 
The initial charge time is 
approximately 4 hours.
Note
The charging indicator will be lit solid green when the Hot Shoe is 
not connected to the camera or the recommended batteries are 
not installed. Ensure the batteries are charging by verifying the 
green blink described above.
Plug from power adapter 
Charging
indicator
Solid
green
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3–4 H-Series Power Management
Your H-Series camera is equipped with a power management system 
that provides up to five hours of continuous operation and up to five 
days of standby time between battery charges. To make the best use 
of the camera and to assure it is always ready when you need it, it is 
important to understand the basic power states of the camera.
The H-Series camera is designed to operate much like your cell phone:   
• It is rarely turned off unless you do not plan to use it for a few 
days or more.
• When near a power source or when not in use, you keep it on the 
charger.
• When the camera is turned on from the Off state, it takes about 
90 seconds to become operational.
• In Standby, it is always ready to go. Press the Power button and 
the camera will come on in about two seconds.
• It will automatically put itself in Standby to conserve the battery.
A red state LED located next to the display indicates the current power 
state and can only be seen when the shuttered eyepiece is opened (for 
example, when the camera is held up to the eye) or when the eyepiece 
is removed as shown in the photograph below.
State LEDDisplay screen
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Power States
• There are three power states: Off, On, and Standby
• The initial power-on Bootup process between the Off state and 
the On state takes about 90 seconds (fast flashing red state 
LED). During the Bootup process, pressing the Power button 
again will turn the camera off. After the camera finishes its 
power-on Bootup process, it is in the On state (state LED is off). 
After the camera is On, pressing the Power button will toggle the 
camera between On and Standby (state LED is flashing slowly).
• When battery powered, if Auto-Standby is enabled (see “Auto-
Standby Operation” on page 21), the camera goes to Standby 
after three minutes if no buttons are pushed. A warning is shown 
in the display.
• From the Standby state, the camera comes back on within about 
two seconds when the Power button is pushed.
• The Auto-Standby function is disabled if the camera is powered 
with auxiliary power.
During most use scenarios you will cycle between Standby and On. 
Only at the end of a shift or when not needed on multi-day field missions 
might you consider putting the camera into the OFF state.   
Camera
StateHow do you know?
Off The display and the state LED are off
OnPower-on Bootup—Color bars on the display and the state 
LED is flashing quickly
There is a thermal image on the display and the state LED 
is off
Standby The display is off and the state LED is flashing slowly
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3–5 Buttons and Controls
Power Button
Changing between the Off, On, and Standby power states is 
controlled by the Power button. The table below describes 
how the camera moves between states.
To shut off the camera completely press and hold the Power button 
for eight seconds.
After holding the Power button for three 
seconds this message will be shown in 
the display and the camera will enter the 
Off state if the countdown finishes.
Release the Power button at any time during this countdown to 
terminate Shutdown and resume normal operation.
ESD Recovery Sequence From 
StateTo 
StateMethod
Off On Press the Power button for 1 second.   (This will put the 
camera in power-on bootup for about 90 seconds 
before going to On.)
On Standby Momentarily press the Power button
Standby On Momentarily press the Power button
On Off Press and hold the Power button for 8 seconds
Standby Off Press and hold the Power button for 8 seconds
In the unlikely event of a large Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) to the camera it is 
possible for the camera system to lose video or become frozen. If this occurs, 
the following recovery sequence should restore the video:
• Hold down the power button for fifteen seconds and then release.
• Wait for five to ten seconds.
• Press the power button again. The camera should begin its bootup sequence.
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