User manual

MPC-ML10DVR-UM(B) 4/2011 9
NVIS OPTION
Overview
The MPC-ML10DVR is often used as a display for low light and infrared cameras for operations at
night. Operator situational awareness can be further enhanced with the use of Night Vision Gog-
gles or Monoculars, commonly referred to as NVG’s. These devices amplify available light within
a certain spectrum to allow visualization of objects that are otherwise undetectable. At normal
display light levels, if the operator would look at the display through the NVG’s, the brightness
may cause them to “bloom” or become over-driven and momentarily blind the operator. The
brightness of the MPC-ML10DVR can be turned down to the very lowest setting and allow for di-
rect use with Generation 1 & 2 NVG’s. For high amplication common with GEN3 NVG’s, even this
very low light is too much. To prevent this over-driving, NVIS “Green” compatible backlighting op-
tion is available that will limit the light used to backlight the display to frequencies not amplied
by the NVG’s, thereby allowing both those using NVG’s and those viewing normally to look at the
display. Alternately, some situations require the use of red spectrum lighting to preserve natural
night vision. As an option, the MPC-ML10DVR can be congured with NVIS “Red”to allow for use
in this environment The NVIS Option makes either mode of operation available to the operator
through a single button action.
NVIS Green / Red OSD Setup
After pressing Select to enter the OSD, Select Tools, then select either NVIS Green or NVIS Red.
Once saved in the OSD, the UP / DOWN AROW Buttons will allow the operator to toggle between
that selection (Green or Red) and Day Mode. (NOTE: both NVIS colors are not available at the
same time.)
The Display will now automatically power on in NVIS mode. Daylight mode can be displayed by
pushing the UP ARROW Button. To return to NVIS Mode., push the DOWN ARROW button.
To Deselect the NVIS Option, reenter the OSD Select NVIS anddisable NVIS ON PWR.