ATN Odin operator`s manual
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3. PYA 008 0082 0991 008 0082 0991 097 oze 081 ger 097 oze 081 Sel 002 008 00 22 004 009 00 922 0081 0051 094 008 0081 0061 084 008 0 9 X SLO WALI USES 510 1 9 1 2 4 MECHANICAL FUNCTION The mechanical adjustments of the OTS X sights allow for physi cal differences between individual operators using the system The scope functions include the ON OFF switch UP button ENTER button DOWN button video out eyepiece diopter adjustment ring battery compartment cover The mechanical controls are identified in Figure 1 4 EYEPIECE DIOPTER ADJUSTMENT RING FRONTLENS ASSEMBLY RUBBER EYECUP VIDEO OUT CONNECTOR CAP BATTERY CAP ON OFF SWITCH DOWN BUTTON ENTER BUTTON UP BUTTON FIGURE 1 4 MECHANICAL CONTROLS 1 2 5 OPTICAL FUNCTIONS The optical functions include an objective lens thermal imaging detector and eyepiece Infrared energy is emitted proportionally to the temperature of an object The warmer the object the more energy it emits The infrared energy from the objects is focused by the optics onto an infrared detector The information from infrared detector is passed to electronics for image processi
4. The sharpest image will be observed only when the objective lens and eyepiece lens are properly focused 3 Rotate the diopter adjustment for the clearest view of the image intensifier screen 4 The objective lens is set at fixed focus 3 2 4 PREPARATION FOR STORAGE 1 Shutdown Perform the following procedures to shut down the monocular a Turn the monocular power switch to the OFF position b Remove the monocular from the headmount helmet mount or weapon and remove the weapon mount from the monocular WARNING Do not carry batteries in pockets containing metal objects such as coins keys etc Metal objects can cause the batteries 3 11 to short circuit and become very hot 2 Packaging After Use a Remove battery cap and remove battery b Inspect the battery housing for corrosion or moisture Clean and dry if necessary c Replace the battery cap d Remove the demist shield or sacrificial window if installed Install objective lens cap NOTE Prior to placing OTS X into carrying case ensure OTS X and case are free of dirt dust and moisture 3 2 5 INTERCHANGEABLE LENSES The objective lens on the OTS X unit can be interchanged To change lenses unscrew current lens counter clockwise and re move Take desired lens and screw into body clockwise Interchangeable 14 mm Lens 50 mm Lens 30 mm Lens 70 mm Lens FIGURE 3 12 INTERCHANGEABLE LENSES 3 12 CHAPTER 4 MA
5. CAUTIONS The ATN OTS X thermal imaging viewer are precision optical electronic instruments and requires careful handling To pro vide safe use of the systems the following instructions should be observed e Donot dismantle the device Keep the device clean protect it from moisture sharp tem perature drops and shocks e Be careful not touch the glass surfaces If you put finger prints on or contaminate the glass surfaces use only clean and soft materials to clean it Donotleave the device in on position during stops in operation e Remove the battery from the device for the period of storage CAUTION THIS PRODUCT CONTAINS NATURAL RUBBER LATEX WHICH MAY CAUSE ALLERGIC REACTIONS WARNING Do not permanently attach the device to dynamic mount applica tions that continuously transmit vibration such as on vehicles or heavy machinery WARNING Do not point the monocular directly at any high intensity objects that you must not view with your eyes such as the sun or a weld ing arc If you do you will damage the camera WARNING Operating OTS X outside of its specified operating temperature range or voltage range can cause permanent damage and will void the warranty WARNING Use the power switch to turn the camera off before you remove power remove battery WARNING Do not use any battery other than a CR 123A lithium battery DO NOT use any battery ies providing a combined voltage greater tha
6. ENTER BUTTON FIGURE 31 CONTROLS 3 2 Table 3 1 Controls and Indication CONTROLS AND INDI CATORS FUNCTIONS ON OFF Switch Locate the rotary switch next to the eyepiece of the OTS X Simple rotate clockwise to turn on the monocular and allow 4 s for the system start up To turn off rotate the switch counterclockwise ENTER Button Choosing of menu set Objective Lens Focus Focus adjustment Diopter Adjustment Focuses eyepiece lens without the need for glasses Adjusts for sharper image of intensifier screen ITEMS Buttons i 3 3 3 2 OPERATING PROCEDURE This section contains operating procedures for using the OTS X as hand held monocular Prior to operating the monocular make certain that all the steps in 2 3 3 Assembly and Preparation for Use have been read and performed 3 2 1 TURNING ON Open the objective lens cover The objective lens cover protects the monocular from inadvertent exposure to extremely high levels of radiant flux Never leave the monocular with the objective lens cover off To turn the unit on rotate clockwise the ON OFF switch After a warm up time of approximately 4 seconds video of the thermal scene appears 3 2 2 MENU SETS The first set of menus appears when you turn on the device For menu change press ENTER button to cycle through the available menu sets Each menu contains two icons that indicate various scope functions To access a particular icon please use UP or DOWN button
7. higher level of maintenance MALFUNC TEST OR INSPECTION CORRECTIVE ACTION TION 5 Battery Visually inspect for the pres If o ring is missing refer to cap difficult to ence of an o ring higher level of maintenance open Check for damaged battery If damagea refer to higher cap level of maintenance 4 3 OPERATOR S MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES 4 3 1 CLEANING THE SCOPE CAUTION The monocular is a precision electro optical instrument and must be handled carefully Do not scratch the external lens surfaces or touch them with your fingers Clean monocular with water if necessary and dry thoroughly Clean lenses with lens paper and water if necessary 4 3 2 NECK CORD MAINTENANCE The neck cord Figure 1 1 may be broken frayed or loose at one or both ends If loose re tie cord If broken or severely frayed install new cord as follows 1 Insert ends through monocular holes from the rear 2 Thread right cord end through hole in objective lens cap 3 Tie a knot in each end 4 3 For customer service and technical support please contact American Technologies Network Corp 1341 San Mateo Avenue South San Francisco CA 94080 phone 800 910 2862 650 989 5100 fax 650 875 0129 www atncorp com 2014 ATN Corporation
8. INTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS 4 1 4 1 LUBRICATION INSTRUCTIONS No lubrication is required 4 2 TROUBLESHOOTING PROCEDURES 4 2 1 TROUBLESHOOTING Table 4 1 lists common malfunctions that you may find with your equipment Perform the tests inspections and corrective actions in the order they appear in the table This table cannot list all the malfunctions that may occur all the tests and inspections needed to find the fault or all the corrective actions needed to correct the fault If the equipment malfunction is not listed or actions listed do not correct the fault notify your maintainer TABLE 4 1 OPERATOR S TROUBLESHOOTING MALFUNC TION 1 Monocular fails to acti vate 2 Poor image quality 3 Light vis ible around eyecup 4 Diopter adjustment cannot be made TEST OR INSPECTION Visual Check for defective missing or improperly installed battery Check objective lens or eye piece lens focus Check for fogging or dirt on ob jective lens or eyepiece lens Check eye relief distance Check eyecup for resiliency Check to see if the diopter ad justment is bent or broken CORRECTIVE ACTION Turn power switch to OFF po sition and then ON Replace battery or install correctly Re Calibrate NUC Refocus Clean lens surface per paragraph 3 2 Readjust for proper eye relief distance If eyecup is defective refer to higher level of maintenance If damaged refer to
9. Screen Brightness on the bottom accessed by DOWN button Color Mode Icon l FIGURE 3 4 SCREEN OF SECOND MENU SET Color Mode UP button will let the user cycle through various color modes We recommend that you experiment in various environments situations to determine which mode works best for you Screen Brightness DOWN button will let the user cycle through display brightness levels The icon will change to indi cate the level of brightness that was chosen 3 2 2 3 THIRD MENU SET The two icons on the screen are Rotate on top accessed by UP button and Calibrate NUC on the bottom accessed by DOWN button Calibration en ER FIGURE 3 5 SCREEN OF THIRD MENU SET Screen Brightness Icon 3 6 Rotate UP button will let the user cycle through the screen rotation This feature offers valuable options to the user in en abling the scope to be used for various purposes Example When worn on a headgear helmet for the left eye vs more stan dard right eye approach the Rotate feature will enable the user to rotate the icons 180 degrees to achieve the proper icon po sitioning Calibrate NUC DOWN button will let you Calibrate NUC the system Calibrating or NUCing a thermal system is needed when a user detects degradation ofthe image image blurring or a burn in effect This is anormal part of athermal sensor func tionality and is caused by acharge accumulation on the detector array Most often this will oc
10. cur when the device is used in an environment with large temperature variations example mov ing from a warm house to a cold outdoor environment Calibra tion is needed less when used outdoors at night where tempera ture variations are less frequent To properly Calibrate NUC the system user must cover the ob jective lens either with a lens cap or any other object of uniform temperature most often even a user s hand will do Only when the lens is covered the Calibrate feature may be activated In the event the Calibrate feature is activated and the lens is not covered the device may experience even a worse degrada tion as heat sources viewed by the device during calibration are burn in to the sensor NOTE The burn in is temporary and causes no permanent damage to the unit There are two ways to access Calibrate NUC function First is through the 3rd Menu Set as explained above Second is the Quick Calibration Option Press both the UP and DOWN keys simultaneously and unit will Calibrate NUC 3 2 2 4 FOURTH MENU SET For the Fourth Menu Set all icons are removed from the screen allowing optimal uncluttered viewing 3 7 The UP and DOWN buttons will still function in the same way as on First Menu Set UP button will activate Zoom and DOWN button will activate White Hot Black Hot function FIGURE 3 6 SCREEN OF FOURTH MENU SET 3 2 3 VIDEO OUTPUT This version of the OTS X is equipped with the added feature of being abl
11. duly hot If possible wait until the batteries have cooled before removing them If you inhale sulphur dioxide seek medical attention The OTS X will operate with one CR123A Lithium battery type CAUTION Make certain the operation switch is in the OFF position before installing batteries 2 2 Install CR123A Lithium batteries as follows 1 Remove the battery cap by turning it counterclockwise 2 Check to ensure the o ring is present If not replace it 3 Observe polarity as indicated on the outside of the battery compartment and insert one 3 0 Volt CR123A Lithium bat tery into the battery compartment minus end first Fi 2 1 4 Replace battery cap by pushing and turning it clockwise Tighten it firmly to ensure a watertight seal BATTERY BATTERY CAP FIGURE 2 1 BATTERY INSTALLATION 2 3 2 4 CHAPTER 3 OPERATION 3 1 GENERAL INFORMATION 3 1 1 GENERAL This section contains instructions for operation of OTS X The function of controls and indicators is explained CAUTION The OTS X scope is a precision electron optical instrument and must be handled carefully at alltimes 3 1 2 CONTROLS AND INDICATION The OTS X scope is designed to adjust for different users and corrects for most differences The controls for the scope are shown or described in Figure 3 1 and Tables 3 1 EYEPIECE DIOPTER ADJUSTMENT RING FRONTLENS ASSEMBLY ON OFF SWITCH DOWN BUTTON UP BUTTON
12. e behind a glass window TABLE OF CONTENTS CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION 1 1 General Information A O 112 TRC POMS inca raja to E 11 3 SOMA ici ra 1 1 4 Warranty Information 2 12 2 1 Equipment characteristics capabilities andfeatures 2 2 Location and description of majorcomponents 2 3 Specifications 2 4 Mechanical Function 2 5 Optical Functions 1 2 6 Electrical Function 1 1 1 1 CHAPTER 2 ASSEMBLY AND PREPARATION 21 Preparation ap epee ee ca ee 2 1 1 2 eee aa es CHAPTER 3 OPERATION 3 1 General Information amara its 3 1 2 Controls and Indicati0N 3 2 Operating procedure 3 21 cria 3 2 2 5 e ra 3 2 3 Hand held 3 2 4 Preparation for 3 2 5 Interchangeable lenses Equipment Description CHAPTER 4 MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS 4 1 4 1 Lubrication Instructions 4 2 4 2 Troubleshooting procedures 4 2 4 21 Troublesh
13. e to connect directly to a remote video monitor or recorder via an integrated 8 PIN port This version of the OTS X is equipped with the added feature of being able to connect directly to a remote video monitor or recorder via an integrated 8 PIN port To use this feature the following optional components are required see illustrations below 1 8 PIN to BNC adapter Te FIGURE 3 7 VIDEO CABLE WITH 8 PINTO RCA 2 BNC Plug to RCA Jack Adapter FIGURE 3 8 RCA JACK ADAPTER 3 8 3 RCA style video cables FIGURE 3 9 CABLES Connection Setup 1 Connect the 8 PIN to BNC Figure 3 7 cable to the sights 8 PIN port 2 Connect the BNC Plug to RCA Jack Adapter Figure 3 8 to the 8 PIN to BNC cable 3 Connect the Yellow video plug of the RCA Cables Figure 3 9 to the RCA jack adapter 4 Connect the opposite end of the yellow male RCA cable to the monitor s yellow RCA plug Operation 1 Turn on the system by pressing the POWER button 2 Let screen image settle before transferring video to the monitor 3 Press the Up and Down Figure 3 2 arrow buttons simulta neously as show in the photo above The Video image will now be able to be viewed through the OTS X eyepiece and the moni tor atthe same time The user while looking through the OTS X eyepiece will be able to tell if video is being displayed on the monitor because the icon will be visible in the bottom le
14. ft corner ofthe eyepiece 4 To turn off the Remote Video Output repeat step 3 3 9 NOTE The image seen in the OTS X sight will be smaller than its ac tual resolution due to the video processing differing from that of a monitor To utilize image capture and review follow next 1 With no menu visible press and hold the Enter button until a camera icon appears on screen Figure 3 10 2 Images are captured by pressing the enter button quickly 3 To turn off image capture press and hold the Enter button un til the camera icon disappears from the display Images can be viewed by entering Menu 3 see Screenshot and view pictures by pressing the up or down arrow buttons Holding the down button on the trash can icon will erase all captured images O FIGURE 3 10 CAMERA ICON ON SCREEN How to download images to PC 1 Install ATN Interface Software on your PC 2 With OTS X On plug in image capture cable to OTS X and PC 3 Open ATN Scope Interface software 4 Click on menu named Settings 5 Select Connect 6 Choose the correct port for the OTS X cable 7 Click on menu named Settings 8 Select Image Directory 3 10 9 Choose a location to save the images to 10 Click on menu item Download Images FIGURE 3 11 IMAGE CAPTURE CABLE 3 2 3 HAND HELD OPERATION 1 Ensure that the battery are installed per paragraph 2 1 1 2 Turn the ON OFF switch to ON NOTE
15. l as of other aggressive admixtures in the air is unac ceptable 1 1 4 WARRANTY INFORMATION NOTICE All OTS X models with manufacture date post January 1 2014 are warranted by the following 3 YEAR PRODUCT WARRANTY This product is guaranteed to be free from manufacturing defects in material and workmanship under normal use for a period of 3 three years from the date of purchase In addition the uncooled thermal sensor array carries a 10 1 2 year warranty In the event a defect that is covered by the foregoing warranty occurs during the applicable period stated above ATN at its option will either repair replace the product and such action on the part of ATN shall be the full extent of ATN s liability and the Customer s sole and exclusive remedy This warranty does not cover a product a used in other than its normal and customary manner b subjected to misuse c subjected to alterations modi fications or repairs by the Customer of by any party other than ATN without prior written consent of ATN d special order or close out merchandise or merchandise sold as is by either ATN or the ATN dealer or e merchandise that has been discontinued by the manufacturer and either parts or replace ment units are not available due to reasons beyond the control of ATN ATN shall not be responsible for any defects or damage that in ATN s opinion is a result from the mishandling abuse misuse improper storage or i
16. ligations under this Agreement ex tend solely to the Customer ATN s liability hereunder for damages regardless of the form or action shall not exceed the fees or other charges paid to ATN by the customer or cus tomer s dealer ATN shall not in any event be liable for special indirect inci dental or consequential damages including but not limited to lost income lost revenue or lost profit whether such damages were foreseeable or not at the time of purchase and whether or not such damages arise out of a breach of warranty a breach of agreement negligence strict liability or any other theory of liability 1 3 PRODUCT WARRANTY REGISTRATION In order to validate the warranty on your product ATN mustreceive acomplet ed Product Warranty Registration Card for each unit or complete warranty reg istration on our website at www atncorp com Please complete the included form and immediately mail itto our Service Center ATN Corporation 1341 San Mateo Avenue South San Francisco CA 94080 OBTAINING WARRANTY SERVICE To obtain warranty service on your unit End user must notify ATN service department by calling 800 910 2862 or 650 989 5100 or via e mail service O atncorp com to receive a Return Merchandise Authorization number RMA When returning please take or send the product postage paid with a copy of your sales receipt to our service center Corporation address noted above All merchandise must be fu
17. lly insured with the correct postage ATN will not be responsible for improper postage or missing or damaged merchandise during shipment When sending product back please clearly mark the RMA on the outside of the shipping box Please include a letter that indicates your RMA Name Return Address reason for service return Contact information such as valid telephone numbers and or e mail address and proof of purchases that will help us to establish the valid start date of the warranty Product merchandise returns that do not have an RMA listed may be refused or a significant delay in processing may occur Estimated Warranty service time is 10 20 business days End user customer is responsible for postage to ATN for warranty ser vice ATN will cover return postage shipping to continental USA end users customers after warranty repair only if product is covered by aforementioned warranty ATN will return product after warranty service by domestic ground service and or domestic mail Any other requested required or international shipping method the postage shipping fee will be the responsibility ofthe end user customer 1 4 1 2 EQUIPMENT DESCRIPTION 1 2 1 EQUIPMENT CHARACTERISTICS CAPABILITIES AND FEATURES The OTS X Series is one ofthe smallest Thermal Imaging Monocu lar Systems today It features extremely small size and low weight because of its advanced construction and characteristics using the latest technologies in high grade po
18. lymers to make a Mil Spec The OTS X series is a thermal system using the latest in miniature thermal sensor technology combined with an advanced Display to provide a superior stable image in acompact and rugged package The system also includes an array of features that help the user to enhance the sight to meet all of their requirements The OTS X system is designed for hand held operations The OTS X is one ofthe most capable thermal monocular systems on the market WITH 14 MM LENS WITH 50 MM LENS WITH 70 MM LENS FIGURE 1 1 OTS X SERIES 1 5 1 2 2 LOCATION AND DESCRIPTION OF MAJOR COMPONENTS Included and optional items are shown in Figure 1 1 OPERATOR S LENS MANUAL CLEANING CLOTH MONOCULAR 50 MMLENS BATTERY OPTIONAL NECK CORD 30 MM LENS OPTIONAL 70 MMLENS OPTIONAL CARRYING CASE FIGURE 1 2 COMPONENTS OF OTS X WITH 14 MM LENS 1 6 The monocular see Figure 1 2 consists of various components such as an objective lens a thermal core not shown an eyepiece lens and a battery cap EYEPIECE LENS OBJECTIVE LENS BATTERY CAP FIGURE 1 3 THERMAL IMAGING MONOCULAR SYSTEM 6 oe sy sy 90 JO 71 asuodsay je pads 09 gt AWANISUaS 009 008 gt VDAS 10109 Ke ds q 02 09 05 04 09 05 vl sua7
19. mproper operation including use in conjunction with equipment which is electrically or mechanically incompatible with or of inferior quality to the product as well as failure to maintain the environmental conditions specified by the manufac turer This warranty is extended only to the original purchaser Any breach of this warranty shall be waived unless the customer notifies ATN at the address noted below within the applicable warranty period The customer understands and agrees that except forthe foregoing warranty no other warranties written or oral statutory expressed or implied including any implied warranty of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose shall apply to the product All such implied warranties are hereby and express ly disclaimed LIMITATION OF LIABILITY ATN will not be liable for any claims actions suits proceedings costs ex penses damages or liabilities arising out of the use of this product Operation and use of the product are the sole responsibility of the Customer ATN s sole undertaking is limited to providing the products and services outlined herein in accordance with the terms and conditions of this Agreement The provision of products sold and services performed by ATN to the Customer shall not be interpreted construed or regarded either expressly or implied as being for the benefit of or creating any obligation toward any third party of legal entity outside ATN and the Customer ATN s ob
20. n 3 0 volts WARNING Do not replace battery in a possibly explosive environment such asa gas station or any place where you must turn off your vehicle engine If you do sparks can cause an explosion WARNING Remove the battery before you store the camera for extended periods 2 weeks or more WARNING Do not carry battery in pockets containing metal objects such as coins keys etc Metal objects can cause the battery to short cir cuit and become very hot In the case of lithium batteries a short circuit could cause them to explode WARNING Observe battery manufacturer s guidelines for safe handling and proper disposal of batteries b NOTE Please be aware that the most common problem that first time users of Thermal products encounter is improper utilization of Calibrate NUC function The first step before using the product should be to properly calibrate the device To do this please turn the unit on close the objective lens with the lens cap and press the Calibrate NUC function either as described in 3 2 2 3 or by holding down both the UP and DOWN buttons at the same time Please carefully read 3 2 2 3 as to additional information on Cali bration NUC function EQUIPMENT LIMITATIONS The OTS X detector spectral band 7 to 14 um provides a better penetration through smoke smog dust water vapor etc Infrared radiation does not travel through glass and therefore the monocular does not sense objects if they ar
21. ng The sig nal processing circuitry translates the infrared detector data into an image that can be viewed on the built in display The image is observed through an eyepiece by operator 1 10 1 2 6 ELECTRICAL FUNCTION The electronic circuit is powered by replaceable battery one 3 V Lithium battery CR123A type battery Power from the battery is supplied to the components through the OFF ON switch CHAPTER 2 ASSEMBLY AND PREPARATION 2 1 2 1 PREPARATIONS 2 1 1 PREPARATION FOR USE This chapter contains the information necessary to prepare the scope for operation This includes unpacking examination for damage and battery installation A UNPACKING The following steps must be accomplished prior to each mission where the sight is used 1 Open carrying case remove the scope and check contents for completeness 2 Inspect the scope for obvious evidence of damage to opti cal surfaces body eyecups operation buttons etc Ensure that all optical surfaces are clean and ready for use Clean with lens paper B ATTACHMENT OF NECK LANYARD To prevent damage due to dropping the scope use the neck lan yard included with your equipment C INSTALLATION OF BATTERY WARNING The lithium battery contains sulphur dioxide gas under pres sure Do not heat puncture disassemble short circuit attempt to recharge or otherwise tamper with the batteries Turn off equipment if battery compartment becomes un
22. ooting enine 4 2 4 3 Operator s Maintenance Procedures 4 4 4 3 1 Cleaning the 4 4 4 3 2 Neck cord maintenance 4 4 HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL Usage You must familiarize yourself with the entire manual before operat ing the equipment Read and follow all warning notices Manual Overview The table of contents includes the paragraph number paragraph title and page number CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION 1 1_GENERAL INFORMATION 111 SCOPE This manual contains instructions for use in operating and main taining the ATN OTS X thermal imaging viewer Throughout this manual the ATN OTS X will be referred to as the scope or OTS X 1 1 2 REPORTS Reports from the user on recommendations for improvements are encouraged Send reports to the address below American Technologies Network Corp 1341 San Mateo Avenue South San Francisco CA 94080 800 910 2862 650 989 5100 650 875 0129 fax info atncorp com www atncorp com 1 1 3 STORAGE Storage of OTS X should be done in the factory packing and after a thorough PMCS as outlined in Section 4 1 of this manual This will ensure the scope remains in mission ready condition during stor age Battery should be stored separately from the scope The scope should not be placed on the floor in any area exposed to high temperatures or direct sunlight Presence of acid and alkaline vapor as wel
23. s UP BUTTON ENTER BUTTON DOWN BUTTON FIGURE 3 2 OPERATIONAL BUTTONS OF OTS X 3 4 3 2 2 1 FIRST MENU SET The two icons on the screen are Zoom on top accessed by UP button and White Hot Black Hot on the bottom accessed by DOWN button White Hot Black Hot Icon Zoom Icon FIGURE 3 3 SCREEN OF FIRST MENU SET Zoom UP button will allow the user to cycle through all the zoom options The icon will change based on the Electronic Zoom level that you have selected Note The Electronic Zoom E Zoom is not the same as overall system magnification To calculate system magnification you must multiply E Zoom by Optical Magnification Example OTS X 30 mm has an opti cal magnification on 2X When used in 1X E Zoom mode your system overall magnification is 2X 2 1 2 However when E Zooming to 2X your system magnification will be 4X 2 x 2 4 and when E Zooming to 4X your system magnification will be 8X 2 x 4 8 White Hot Black Hot DOWN button will allow the user to cycle between White Hot Polarity and Black Hot Polarity When in White Hot mode the hotter the object the whiter it will appear on the display In Black Hot the opposite will be true the hotter the object the darker it will appear We recommend you try both modes in various environments situations to determine the opti mal mode 3 5 3 2 2 2 SECOND MENU SET The two icons on the screen are Color Mode on top accessed by UP button and
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