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INTERRUPTION, OR LOSS OF DATA, CORRUPTION OF SYSTEMS, OR LOSS OF DOCUMENTATION, WHETHER BASED ON BREACH OF CONTRACT, TORT (INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE), PRODUCT LIABILITY, OR OTHERWISE, IN CONNECTION WITH THE USE OF THE PRODUCT, EVEN IF HIKMICRO HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES OR LOSS.
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Thermal Monocular User Manual NOT USE THIS PRODUCT FOR ANY PROHIBITED END-USES, INCLUDING THE DEVELOPMENT OR PRODUCTION OF WEAPONS OF MASS DESTRUCTION, THE DEVELOPMENT OR PRODUCTION OF CHEMICAL OR BIOLOGICAL WEAPONS, ANY ACTIVITIES IN THE CONTEXT RELATED TO ANY NUCLEAR EXPLOSIVE OR UNSAFE NUCLEAR FUEL-CYCLE, OR IN SUPPORT OF HUMAN RIGHTS ABUSES.
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Thermal Monocular User Manual Regulatory Information FCC Information Please take attention that changes or modification not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment. FCC compliance: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules.
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Thermal Monocular User Manual 2006/66/EC (battery directive): This product contains a battery that cannot be disposed of as unsorted municipal waste in the European Union. See the product documentation for specific battery information. The battery is marked with this symbol, which may include lettering to indicate cadmium (Cd), lead (Pb), or mercury (Hg).
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Thermal Monocular User Manual Symbol Conventions The symbols that may be found in this document are defined as follows. Symbol Description Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will or could Danger result in death or serious injury. Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, Caution could result in equipment damage, data loss, performance degradation, or unexpected results.
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Thermal Monocular User Manual Safety Instruction These instructions are intended to ensure that user can use the product correctly to avoid danger or property loss. Laws and Regulations ● Use of the product must be in strict compliance with the local electrical safety regulations. Transportation ●...
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Thermal Monocular User Manual ● It is recommended to reboot the device every 2 hours when using it to ensure the device performance. Using Environment ● Make sure the running environment meets the requirement of the device. The operating temperature shall be -20°C to 55°C (-4°F to 131°F), and the operating humidity shall be 95% or less.
Thermal Monocular User Manual Chapter 1 Overview 1.1 Device Description The thermal monocular is equipped with high-sensitivity IR detector, and adopts advanced thermal imaging technology, to get clear view in poor visibility or dark environment. It helps to view the target and measure the distance in outdoor condition. The device can be widely used for patrolling, searching and rescuing, hiking, and travel, etc.
Thermal Monocular User Manual 1.3.2 Interface Figure 1-2 Interfaces of Device Table 1-2 Interface Description Component Function Lens Cover Protect the lens. Objective Lens Adjust the distance between the lens and the sensor to...
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Thermal Monocular User Manual Component Function view the target much clearer. Data Exchange Connect with the output cable. Interface Fixing Ring Fix the adapter. Battery Install the battery in it. Compartment Bolt Loosen the bolt to install the batteries. Locking Ring Lock the adapter with the device.
Thermal Monocular User Manual Chapter 2 Preparation 2.1 Connect Device Before You Start ● Remove batteries from the device before connecting to your PC, or it may cause device damage. ● Turn on the device after connecting it to your PC, and keep the device on for 10 to 15 seconds before other operations.
Thermal Monocular User Manual Figure 2-2 Loosen Hand Screw 2. Make sure the battery's positive terminal and negative terminal are installed correctly. Figure 2-3 Install Batteries 3. Rotate the hand screw clockwise to tighten it. Take the battery away if the device is not used for a long time. 2.2.1 Select Battery Type The device supports multiple types of batteries and you can change the battery type according to your need.
Thermal Monocular User Manual Figure 2-4 Install Adapter Note The selectable types of the adapter are 38, 40, 50, and 62. 2.4 Remove Adapter Steps 1. Rotate only the locking ring clockwise, and make sure the device or other parts of the adapter are not rotated or moved.
Thermal Monocular User Manual 2.6 Power On/Off Power On When the battery is enough, press to power on the device. Power Off When the device is turned on, hold for 2 seconds to power off the device. 2.7 Menu Description When the device is turned on, press to display the OSD menu.
Thermal Monocular User Manual Chapter 3 Image Settings 3.1 Adjust Diopter Steps 1. Power on the device. 2. Open the lens cover. 3. Hold the device and make sure the eyepiece covers your eye. 4. Rotate the adjust ring until the OSD text or image is clear. Figure 3-1 Adjust Diopter Note When adjusting diopter, DO NOT touch the surface of lens to avoid smearing the lens.
Thermal Monocular User Manual 3.4 Select Scene You can select proper scene according to actual using scene to improve the display effect. Steps 1. Hold to go to the menu. 2. Select and press to switch scene. – refers to recognition mode and is recommended in normal scene. –...
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Thermal Monocular User Manual Red Hot The hot part is red-colored in view. The higher the temperature is, the redder the color is. Fusion From high temperature to low temperature, the image is colored in from white, yellow, red, pink to purple.
Thermal Monocular User Manual 3.6 Correct Defective Pixel The device can correct the defective pixels on the screen which are not performed as expected. Steps 1. Hold to show the menu. 2. Select 3. Press , and to move the cursor to the position of dead pixel. 4.
Thermal Monocular User Manual 3.8 Set Picture in Picture Mode Steps 1. In the view mode, hold to show the menu. 2. Select and enter PIP mode. The details show in the upper left corner. ● When the reticle is enabled, the PIP view is the detail of reticle. ●...
Thermal Monocular User Manual 3.10 Set OSD In the live view interface, press to display or hide the OSD information. 3.10.1 Synchronize Time Steps 1. Hold to show the menu. 2. Select , and press to enter the time setting interface. 3.
Thermal Monocular User Manual Chapter 4 Burning Prevention This function can prevent the detector of the thermal channel from being burned. When enabling this function, the shield will close if the grey scale of the detector reaches a certain value. Steps 1.
Thermal Monocular User Manual Chapter 5 Highest Temperature Tracking The device can detect the highest temperature spot in the scene and mark it on display. Steps 1. Hold to show the menu. 2. Select and press to mark the spot of highest temperature. 3.
Thermal Monocular User Manual Chapter 6 Measure Distance The device can detect the distance between the target and the observation position. Before You Start When measuring the distance, keep the hand and the position steady. Otherwise, the accuracy may be affected. Steps 1.
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Thermal Monocular User Manual Figure 6-2 Set the Edge of Target Bottom Result The left top of the image displays the distance measurement result and the height of the target. Figure 6-3 Measurement Result Note Go to distance measurement interface, and press to view the result of the previous measuring target.
Thermal Monocular User Manual Chapter 7 Picture and Video You can manually record video or capture picture when displaying live view. 7.1 Capture Picture On the main live view page, press to capture picture. Note When capturing succeeds, the image freezes for 1 second and a prompt shows on the display. For exporting captured pictures, refer to Export Files.
Thermal Monocular User Manual 7.3 Export Files This function is used to export recorded videos and captured pictures. Before You Start ● Turn off hotspot function. ● Turn on the device after connecting it to your PC, and keep the device on for 10 to 15 seconds before other operations.
Thermal Monocular User Manual Chapter 8 Client Software Connection Connect the device to the T-Vision App via hotspot, then you can capture picture, record video, or configure parameters on your phone. Steps 1. Hold to show the menu of device. 2.
Thermal Monocular User Manual Chapter 9 CVBS Output View the device image on the display unit for details. Before You Start Connect the device to the display unit via CVBS interface of the aviation plug. Refer to Section Cable Connection. Steps 1.
Thermal Monocular User Manual Chapter 11 Maintenance This part introduces the operation of checking device information, upgrading device, and restoring to defaults, etc. 11.1 View Device Information Steps 1. Hold to show the menu of device. 2. Select , and press .
Thermal Monocular User Manual Chapter 12 Frequently Asked Questions 12.1 Why is the monitor off? Check whether the device is off-battery. Check the monitor after charging the device for 5 minutes. 12.2 The image is not clear, how to adjust it? Adjust the diopter adjustment knob until the image is clear.
This function is only supported by certain models. Please take the actual device for reference. 13.1 Device Command Scan the following QR code to get device common serial port commands. Note that the command list contains the commonly used serial port commands for HIKMICRO thermal cameras. 13.2 Device Communication Matrix Scan the following QR code to get device communication matrix.
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