TM-9-2350-277-10 Operator Manual M113A3 M577A3 M1064A3 M1068A3 M58 Download
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TM 9-2350-277-10 OPERATE AN/VAS-5 DRIVERS VISION ENHANCER (DVE)(M58 ONLY) Continued 0035 02 NOTE The DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS control should not be adjust too high (saturated) or too low, or the scene may be uncomfortable to view and some useful video information may be lost. If the ambient light within the vehicle changes, it may be necessary to compensate by readjusting the DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS control. POWER VIDEO DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS POLARITY SENSOR LEVEL GAIN AUTO AUTO WHT-HOT BLK-HOT EXIT SENSOR ON OFF POWER VIDEO POLARITY SENSOR GAIN CONTROL SENSOR LEVEL CONTROL BRIGHTNESS 7. DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS Control — While viewing the display scene, adjust DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS control until scene brightness is suitable for operator viewing. It may be helpful to readjust the Display Module tilt and/or seat height for best viewing. NOTE The SENSOR LEVEL control is non functional on the commander’s display. 8. SENSOR LEVEL Control — The SENSOR LEVEL control is a dual-action control. The two functions are automatic and manual and are described below: WARNING Rapidly changing contrast prevents seeing when travelling from sunlight to shade. Driver can lose control of vehicle. Slow down or stop momentarily when going from sunlight to shade. NOTE The AUTO LEVEL mode does not react instantly but requires one or two seconds to compensate. Do not attempt to adjust the image manually. The automatic level feature will adjust to the best display image faster than it can be adjusted manually. a. AUTO LEVEL — The AUTO LEVEL position provides the best image for most driving conditions. For AUTO LEVEL mode, the control must be in the full counterclockwise detent position. In the AUTO position, the sensor video brightness is adjusted automatically. In this position, the internal circuitry examines the INFRARED video scene, determines the hottest and coldest extremes and centers the video level accordingly. The AUTO LEVEL mode should normally be used while driving the vehicle. 0035 02-4 Change 1