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Nomenclature & Functions
i--SPEED
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1.
CDU
The CDU displays the image from the camera in real--time and
permits the most flexible use of the camera, by using a series of
buttons around the outside of the screen. The CDU is connected
to the camera’s Controller connector via a 3m controller cable (a
10m cable is available as an optional accessory). The CDU
takes power and video from the camera and requires no
batteries or further connections.
LCD Panel, Viewing Angle
: At the time of design and writing
this manual, the LCD panel used in the CDU is the best
available LCD panel of this size and resolution. Even this
market leading panel, however, has a restricted viewing angle in
the vertical direction and the user is advised to experiment with
the CDU to find the optimum angle at which to view the image.
Protective Screen
: Although the CDU LCD screen is protected
by a tough plastic sheet, it is still recommended that care is
exercised when handling this unit. It is also important to keep
this screen clean to preserve its anti--glare properties and this is
detailed in
Chapter 8 “Maintenance”
.
2.
Soft keys
The bottom seven buttons on the CDU are used as “soft keys”,
that is the function of each button is dependant on the text
written above to it on the screen.
3.
Function keys
The four buttons on the right hand side of the CDU are
dedicated function buttons, these are Text, Back, Up and Down.
The menu system has been specially constructed to take
maximum advantage of this layout.
4.
Stand
The CDU is equipped with a stand which may be set to a
number of ‘click--stop’ positions to allow standing on a flat
surface at various angles or hanging from a convenient hook.
The stand may also be folded flat for storage or when the strap
is used.