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CHAPTER 5Optional Joystick Control 
Unit (JCU)
JCU Introduction
A FLIR JCU, commonly used with M-Series or Voyager III pan/tilt cameras, can 
optionally be used to control the MD-Series camera. It can be used to 
electronically zoom the camera, adjust the image settings, and access the 
on-screen menus. 
This chapter describes how to use the JCU to operate the camera features. Some 
of these features vary depending on the specific way the system has...

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JCU Buttons
All of the buttons on the JCU perform multiple functions. In most cases, each 
performs one function when it is presse d briefly (short press) and a different 
function when it is pressed and held (lon g press). This flexibility enables a simple 
device to support a set of complex, rich features. 
In the following discussion, the short press action is described first, followed by 
the long press. In...

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Each menu item is discussed in detail in Chapter 3, "MD-Series System 
Configuration," on page 15, which explains how to navigate using the menus in 
more detail. 
When the on-screen menu is displayed, the  joystick puck can be used to navigate 
through the menus and select various menu entries. Use the puck to move the 
cursor up and down from one selecti on to the next (the puck can be moved 
forward...

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You may like the way the Night Docking setting looks, even though you are 
running on open water during the daytime. Experiment with the different settings, 
and find out for yourself which settin gs works best in different conditions.
Long Press
Not used with the MD-Series camera.
COLOR Button
Short Press
Pressing the COLOR button switches the thermal camera video display. The way 
the button works depends on...

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plugging the Ethernet cable will also cause the JCU  to lose power temporarily and 
. When it s, it will reacquire a network IP  address and display connection progress 
messages on the display.
Global Standby
Note: The MD-Series does not have a standby mode, so this option is only of 
use if you have other camera systems installed. 
When the system is put into global standby, all cameras (that are capable of...

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JCU Puck
The JCU puck functions like a joystick and can be moved left or right, forward 
and back, and rotated in either direction. It can also be pushed in (like a mouse 
click) or pulled out. The puck movement is translated to camera control signals, 
to zoom in and out, or to freeze/unfreeze the video. 
In addition to controlling the camera, you use the puck to navigate through the 
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other action with the JCU (moving the puck or pushing a butt on) will unfreeze the 
image.
JCU Display
The JCU display area generally shows the ID of the camera that the JCU is 
connected to. It also shows various JCU status messages, and it shows the 
countdown ( 3, 2, 1, 0 ) to access the Power Menu when the power button is 
pressed and held. The Power Menu displays on the LCD so it is possible to 
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JCU Power Menu
The JCU is more sophisticated than many joystick devices; in fact it has its own 
microprocessor and is capable of communicating with other IP devices on a 
network. To aid in the control of the system, the JCU has an LCD display that 
shows JCU messages, menu options,  and general status information. The 
various JCU functions are accessed from a set of menus, with each menu entry 
selectable in...

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buttons and puck will no longer control the camera. The Power/DIM button 
remains backlit as long as power is supplied to the JCU. To power up the JCU 
again, press and hold the Power/DIM button.
Camera Stndby
Note:The MD-Series camera does not have  a standby state and will ignore any 
standby commands from a JCU or other control point.
This option is not used with the MD-Series cameras. The  Camera Stndby...

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Cancel
The Cancel  option causes the JCU to exit th e Power Menu and return to its 
normal state. 
Changing the IP Address of the JCU
The JCU communicates through the Ethernet  IP protocol just like the MD-Series 
camera does. Each JCU is configured  by default to obtain an IP address 
dynamically from the system. Like t he camera, the JCU can be discovered 
automatically. Refer to the previous ch apter for...