Content About the device Description Package Contents Features Components and Controls Power supply Battery Charging Battery Installation Switching and Changing the Batteries External Power Supply Precautions Recommendations for Use Getting Started Powering on and Image Setting Button Operation Interface Status Bar Quick Menu Main Menu Enter the Main Menu...
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Restore Default Pixel Map Device Information Functions Video Recording and Photography Amplification Level Laser Rangefinder Discrete Digital Zoom PiP Function Display-Off Function Wi-Fi Function Installing the Device on a Tripod USB Connection Software Stream Vision 2 Firmware Update Maintenance Technical Inspection Technical Maintenance Storage Troubleshooting...
(fog, smog, rain) and beyond obstacles like branches, tall grass, dense foliage, etc. known to hinder target detection. Merger LRF devices do not require an external light source and are not affected by bright light exposure. These binoculars are equipped with a precise built-in laser rangefinger capable of measuring distances up to 1000 m accurately (±...
Features Microbolometer with a resolution of 640x480 pixels AMOLED displays with a resolution of 1024x768 Classic daytime binocular design 8-color display palette 3 calibration modes: manual, semi-automatic and automatic Long detection distance (up to 1800 m) Smooth digital zoom 2.5-20x 3 levels of sensitivity enhancement: Normal, High, Ultra “Picture-in-Picture”...
Battery Charging Merger LRF binoculars are supplied with a removable and rechargeable APS3 lithium-ion battery pack and a built-in rechargeable lithium-ion battery. The batteries should be charged before first use. Option 1...
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Install the APS 3 battery (11) in the battery compartment (14) of the device. 2. Connect the USB Type-C cable (21) to the USB Type-C connector (17) of the device. 3. Connect the other end of the USB cable (21) to the Power Adapter (23) by removing the USB Type-A adapter.
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One of the batteries is defective. The device must not be used. The defective battery should be replaced. Contact Pulsar service to replace the internal battery. There is no external battery in the device, or the device is switched on...
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1. Insert the Battery Pack (11) along the rail into the APS charger (18) slot as far as it will go. The APS charger is supplied with your device or purchased separately. 2. Point A on the battery and point B on the charger should match. 3.
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Battery level is from 10% to 20%. Battery level is from 20% to 60%. Battery level is from 60% to 95%. The battery is completely charged and can be disconnected from the charger. Defective battery. Do not use the battery. * Purchased separately.
Battery Installation 1. Install the battery (11) into the battery compartment (14). A pictogram in the form of a “dot” on the battery should be on the left. 2. You will hear a click when the battery is placed correctly. 3.
Switching and Changing the Batteries Merger LRFdevices are powered by 2 batteries: built-in Battery Pack and removable Battery Pack APS3. 1. If there are two batteries in the device at the same time, two battery icons are displayed in the status bar (1 - built-in battery, 2 - removable battery).
External Power Supply Show device diagram The device can be powered with an external power supply such as Power Bank (5 V). 1. Connect the external power supply to the USB Type-C port (17) of the device. 2. The device switches to external power source, while built-in Battery Pack and removable Battery Pack APS3 will gradually recharge.
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3. The display will show the battery icon with charge level as a percentage. 4. If the device is powered by an external power supply, but the APS3 battery is not connected, only the built-in battery will be charged. 5. When the external power supply is disconnected, the device switches to the internal battery pack without powering off.
Precautions Only use the charger supplied with the Battery Pack. The use of any other charger may irreparably damage the Battery Pack or the charger and may cause fire. Do not charge the built-in and removable batteries immediately after moving the device and batteries from a cold place to a warm place. Wait at least 30 minutes for the device and batteries to warm up. ...
Recommendations for Use For long-term storage, the built-in and removable batteries should be partially charged – from 50 to 80%. Batteries should be charged at an ambient temperature of 0 °C ... +35 °C. Otherwise, battery life will be significantly reduced. When using batteries at sub-zero ambient temperatures, the battery capacity decreases, this is normal and not a defect.
Powering on and Image Setting Show device diagram 1. Open the lens covers (2). 2. Turn the device on with a short press of the ON/OFF (4) button. 3. Adjust the interpupillary distance by moving the eyepieces (13) farther or closer to each other.
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4. Adjust the symbol sharpness on the displays by rotating the eyepiece dioptre rings (12). In future, it will not be necessary to rotate the eyepiece dioptre rings, regardless of the distance and other conditions. 5. To focus on the object being observed rotate the lens focusing ring (10) 6.
Button Operation Operation Button Power device on short press Power device off long press for 3 secs Turn display off long press for less than 3 (if the proximity sensor is off) secs Turn display on short press (if the proximity sensor is off) Calibrate the microbolometer...
Exit submenu without long press confirming selection Exit menu (switch to viewing long press mode) Quick Menu Button Enter quick menu short press Switch between quick menu short press options Increase value short press Decrease value short press Exit quick menu long press Rangefinder Button...
Status Bar The status bar is at the bottom of the image and shows information on the actual operating status of the device, including: 1. Colour Mode (shown only when the Black Hot color mode is selected) 2. Amplification level (e.g., Normal) 3.
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Quick Menu Show device diagram The quick menu allows you to access the main device settings, such as adjusting the display brightness and contrast, and smooth digital zoom. Enter the menu with a short press of the МENU (9) button. To toggle between the functions below, press successively the МENU (9) button.
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Brightness – press briefly the UP (7)/DOWN (8) buttons to change display brightness from 0 to 20. Contrast – press briefly the UP (7)/DOWN (8) buttons to change display contrast from 0 to 20. Smooth digital zoom – press the UP (7)/DOWN (8) buttons to change digital zoom from 2.5 to 20.
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Video Recording and Photography Show device diagram Merger LRF thermal imaging binoculars feature video recording and photography of the image being ranged to the internal memory card. Before using the photo and video functions, read the Dateand Time...
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subsections of the General Settings section. Built-in recorder operates in two modes: Photo (photography; the icon is displayed in the upper left corner of the image). Video (video recording; the icon is displayed in the upper left corner of the image, the total remaining recording time is given taking into account the current resolution in the HH:MM format (hours:minutes).
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1. Switch to the Video mode with a long press of the REC (5) button. 2. Press the REC (5) button briefly to start video recording. 3. When the video recording starts, the icon will disappear, instead of it the REC icon as well as the video recording timer displayed in the MM:SS (minutes:seconds) format will appear ...
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Amplification Level Show device diagram Sensitivity enhancement levels (Normal , High , Ultra are software algorithms that enhance the quality of detection and recognition in various observation conditions. When the temperature contrast decreases (fog, precipitation, high humidity), it is recommended to increase the amplification level.
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Press the DOWN (8)button briefly to switch the amplification level.
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Laser Rangefinder Show device diagram The binoculars are equipped with a built-in rangefinder (1), allowing you to measure distance to objects up to 1000m away.
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Single Measurement Mode 1. Turn on the device, set up image according to section Powering on and Image Setting. 2. When briefly pressing the LRF (6)button – the rangefinder mark will appear on the screen, empty blanks of range values with the unit of range measurement will appear in the upper right corner of the image, i.e.
2. To exit SCAN mode, press LRF (6) button again. 3. If measurement fails, dashes will appear on the display. 4. In 4 seconds of inactivity (no measurement is taken) the rangefinder turns off, the rangefinding reticle with readings disappears from the display.
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Discrete Digital Zoom Show device diagram...
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The device allows you to quickly increase the basic magnification (please refer to the Magnification line in the Specificationstable) by 2, 4 or 8 times. To operate the discrete digital zoom, press successively the UP/ZOOM (7) button. The digital zoom will not be saved after the device is re-started.
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PiP Function Show device diagram PiP ("Picture in Picture") allows you to see a zoomed image simultaneously with the main image in a dedicated window.
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Turn on/off the PiP function with a long press of UP/ZOOM (7) button. Change zoom ratio in the PiP window with a short press of UP/ZOOM (7) button. The zoomed image is displayed in a dedicated window, while the image in the rest of the screen is displayed at base magnification (2.5x).
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Display-Off Function Show device diagram The Display-Off function deactivates transmission of image to the displays by minimizing its brightness. This prevents accidental disclosure. The device keeps running.
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The displays can be turned off automatically if theproximity sensoris turned on or by pressing the ON/OFF (4) button if the proximity sensor is turned off. The proximity sensor is turned on: 1. When the device moves away from the user's face, the displays will turn off.
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Wi-Fi Function The device has a function enabling wireless communication with external devices (smartphone or tablet) via Wi-Fi. Turn on the wireless module in the WI-Fi Activation menu option. Wi-Fi operation is shown in the status bar as follows: Status bar indication Connection status Wi-Fi is off Wi-Fi activated by the user,...
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Installing the Device on a Tripod 1. Attach the tripod adaptor (15) to the socket (16). 2. Screw the adapter wheel (24) clockwise until it stops. 3. Secure the adaptor with the device on a tripod.
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1. Connect one end of the USB cable to the USB Type-C (17) connector of the riflescope, the other one to the port on your computer using a USB Type-A adapter. 2. Turn the device on with a short press of the ON/OFF (4) button (device that has been turned off cannot be detected by your computer).
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off automatically. If video recording was in progress when connection was made, recording stops and video is saved. USB Disconnection When the USB is disconnected from the device connected as the Power mode, the device continues operating from the rechargeable batteries if they are sufficiently charged. ...
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Stream Vision 2 Install the Stream Vision 2 application to download files, update firmware, control the device by remote control and broadcast images from your device to a smartphone or a tablet via WiFi. We recommend using the latest version – Stream Vision 2. You can find further guidelines on Stream Vision 2 here.
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Pulsar device is connected to phone, please turn on mobile data transfer (GPRS/3G/4G) to download update; if your Pulsar device is not connected to your phone but is already listed in “Settings” > “My devices” section, you may use Wi-Fi to download update.
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Technical Inspection It is recommended to carry out a technical inspection before each use of the device. Check the following: External view (there should be no cracks on the housing). The state of the objective, eyepiece and rangefinder lenses (there should be no cracks, spot, dust, deposits etc.).
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Technical Maintenance Maintenance should be carried out no less frequently than twice a year, and should consist of the following measures: Wipe the exterior surfaces of metal and plastic parts off dust and dirt with a cotton cloth. To avoid damage to the paint coating, do not use chemically active substances, solvents, etc.
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Storage Always store the device in its carrying case in a dry, well-ventilated space. Remove the Battery Pack for long-term storage.
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Troubleshooting The device does not turn on Possible cause The batteries are completely discharged. Solution Charge the batteries. The device does not operate on external power supply Possible cause USB cable is damaged. Solution Replace USB cable. Possible cause The external power supply is discharged.
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Possible cause Calibration is required. Solution Carry out calibration according to Calibration Modesection. Black screen after calibration Solution If the image does not clear after calibration, you need to recalibrate. Colored lines appeared on display or image has disappeared Possible cause The device was exposed to static electricity during operation.
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Possible cause Problems described may arise in adverse weather conditions (snow, rain, fog etc.). Smartphone or tablet cannot be connected to the device Possible cause Password in the device was changed. Solution Delete network and connect again inserting the password saved in the device.
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Switch the device's Wi-Fi band to 2.4 GHz. More information on solving problems with connection to Stream Vision 2 by following the link. Wi-Fi signal is missing or interrupted Possible cause Smartphone or tablet is out of range of a strong Wi-Fi signal. There are obstacles between the device and the smartphone or tablet (e.g., concrete walls).
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Solution The presence of such pixels is associated with the manufacturing technology of displays and microbolometer. It is not a defect. When using the device at below zero temperatures the image quality is worse than at positive temperatures Possible cause Because of variations in thermal conductivity, objects (surrounding environment, background) under observation become warm more quickly at above-zero temperatures, which allows higher temperature...
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The device is not being held steadily when measuring. Solution Do not stress the device when measuring. Possible cause Distance to the object exceeds 1000 m. Solution Pick an object at a distance not longer than 1000m. Possible cause Low reflection ratio (for example, tree leaves).
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Specifications XP50 PRO Model XP50 77465 Microbolometer Type uncooled Resolution, pixels 640x480 Pixel Pitch, µm NETD, mK < 25 Frame rate, Hz Optical Characteristics Lens, mm F50 F/1.0 Continuous digital zoom, x 2.5-20 Digital zoom 2x/4x/8x Minimum Focus Distance, m/y 5 / 5.47 Eye relief, mm/inch 15 / 0.59...
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Type AMOLED Resolution, pixels 1024х768 Operational Characteristics Power supply, V Li-Ion Battery Pack APS3 / 3200 Battery type / Capacity / mAh / DC 3.7 V (removable) Output voltage Li-Ion Battery Pack / 4000 mAh / DC 3.7 V (built-in) External power supply Operating time on Battery Pack (at t=22°C), h*...
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Measurement accuracy, m +/-1 *Actual operating time depends on the extent of using Wi-Fi, integrated video recorder and integrated laser rangefinder. **The reception range may vary depending on various factors: obstacles, other Wi-Fi networks. ***Depends on the characteristics of the object under observation and environmental conditions.
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Legal Compliances and Disclaimers Attention! Merger thermal imaging binoculars require a license if exported outside your country. Electromagnetic Compliance This product complies with EU Standard EN 55032:2015, Class A. Warning! Operation of this equipment in a residential environment could cause radio interference. Caution –...
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This product is subject to change in line with improvements to its design. Repair of the device is possible within 5 years.
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