Flir ThermovisionMDSeries Operators Manual

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The MD-Series uses on-screen symbols (icons) to indicate the various system 
settings that have been enabled. These symbols are introduced in “Video Display” 
on page 9 and are further explained throug hout this manual in the discussion of 
related functions.
Multiple Cameras, JCUs, and Other Devices
In some installations, th e system may include additional components, such as 
additional cameras, MFDs or JCUs, video equipment,...

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Video Screen Icons
Depending on the camera settings and the controls being accessed, 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...

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JCU Icon
A single JCU icon indicates one JCU is con nected to the camera unit. If more than 
one JCU is discovered, the  multiple JCU icon appears.
PC Icon
The PC icon indicates that the camera has detected a PC or wireless device such 
as a smartphone or iOS device on the network. In this case, it is possible to 
manage the camera settings from a page that displays in a web browser or from 
the FLIR Mobile app. The Web interface...

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thermal camera to digitally zoom in to 4x magnification (the MD-324 model does 
not support this). Click the Zoom Out icon or pull and hold the JCU puck to zoom 
out the thermal camera. 
Factory Default Settings
Table 1.1 shows the factory default settings for the MD-Series configuration 
options and the JCU buttons. Chapter 3, "MD-Series System Configuration," on 
page 15 describes how to modify and update settings....

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CHAPTER 2MD-Series System Startup
System Startup and Shutdown
The MD-Series camera does not have an on/off switch. Generally, if the camera 
has power, it will be operating and generating a video image. 
Typically, the MD-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 shut down the system, the circuit breaker is used....

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2.The screen then clears and a message displays: 
Loading, please wait
3.The screen clears and displays live video 
The camera initially boots up in white-hot mode by default, unless the default 
color has been changed using the system settings (see page 17). 
After the bootup sequence, the camera is ready to use. 
Note: Unlike the FLIR M-Series cameras, the MD-Series camera does not have 
a “standby” mode. If the camera is...

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CHAPTER 3MD-Series System 
Configuration
Overview
This chapter describes how to configure the system options using on-screen 
menus. The on-screen menus allow the user to: 
• Choose configuration options that match personal preferences or provide 
optimal performance under varying c onditions, such as a default color 
scheme. 
• Enable or disable features such as using the camera in rearview mode. 
Some settings can be saved and are preserved in the...

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Main Menu
Choose MENU with the camera control device to turn the on-screen menu on or 
off. When the on-screen menu is display ed, it is possible to scroll through the 
menus and select the camera feature to modify. 
The main menu is di splayed initially.
The current menu selection is indicated by the red bar. If a default choice is 
available, it displays  in boldface type. 
If a menu entry begins with the word...

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Video Setup Menu
When Video Setup is selected from the main menu, the following on-screen menu 
displays.
Set Thermal Color Default
Set Thermal Color Default saves the curr ent color and polarity settings as the 
default value used when the system is  booted up. When this menu entry is 
selected, the menu entry changes to “Ther mal Color Default Saved” until Exit is 
selected.
Set Video Polarity 
Selecting this item...

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factory default setting to do other fu nctions. Refer to “User Programmable 
Button” on page 20 for more information about how to program the USER button. 
The USER button applies only when you use a JCU to control the camera.
Enable (Disable) Color Thermal Video 
Many people prefer to look at thermal im ages in color instead of grayscale. When 
this menu item is enabled, the camera ca n use one of five color...