Nitecore HC50 User Manual

The All-Round Flashlight Expert
Features
Purpose-designed for hiking, climbing, camping and general outdoor
recreation
All metal high-performance dual-beam headlamp
Aluminum "unibody" construction is highly rugged and provides
excellent cooling performance
Utilizes a premium CREE XM-L2 (T6) LED
Powered by a single 18650 lithium-ion battery for up to 565 lumens of
output
High-efficiency circuit provides up to 400 hours of runtime
A custom catoptrics-based system produces an extremely wide 100°
beam angle
Light housing provides 90° vertical movement to eliminate illumination
dead-zones
Direct access to red light mode with a runtime of up to 145 hours
Innovative single button two-stage switch is remarkably user-friendly
(patented)
Ten rapidly switchable brightness modes to select from
Integrated red/green power indicator light displays remaining battery
power (patented)
Power indicator secondary function displays battery voltage accurate to
0.1V
Integrated temperature sensor and intelligent temperature control
ensure stable and safe use
High-efficiency regulation circuit provides unwavering output
Toughened ultra-clear mineral glass with anti-reflective coating
Constructed from aero-grade aluminum alloy
Rugged HAIII military grade hard-anodized
Comfortable chafe-free and breathable nylon headband
Waterproof in accordance with IPX-8 (two meters submersible)
Impact resistant to 1.5 meters
Tail stand capability
Dimensions
Length: 86mm (3.39")
Diameter: 32mm (1.26")
Weight 130g (4.59oz)(without battery)
Accessories
Spare O-ring
Battery Options
Primary Lithium battery
18650 Rechargeable Li-ion battery
Rechargeable Li-ion battery
Output & Runtime
TURBO HIGH
565 350
LUMENS LUMENS
1 15 2 45
h min h min
1 2 15
h h min
85m
1820cd
1.5m
IPX-8, 2m
SIZE Nominal voltage Compatible
CR123 3V Y (Recommended)
18650 3.7V Y (Recommended)
RCR123 3.7V
MID LOW LOWER
170 35 1
LUMENS LUMENS LUMENS
6 15 32 400
h min
h h
5 15 25 250
h min h h
(Beam Distance)
(Peak Beam Intensity)
(Impact Resistant)
(Waterproof AND Submersible)
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HC50
NOTICE
The above data has been measured in accordance with the international
flashlight testing standards ANSI/NEMA FL1 using one x 3.7V 2600mAh
Nitecore 18650 battery and 2 x 3V 1550mAh Nitecore CR123 batteries
under laboratory conditions. The data may vary slightly during real-world
use due to battery type, individual usage habits and environmental
factors.
NITECORE (SYSMAX) is a member of PLATO, participating in and
helping to develop the ANSI/NEMA FL1 standard of measurement.
Product testing data is in accordance with these internationally
recognized scientific standards.

Battery Installation

1. Insert batteries with the positive (+) and negative (-) ends
corresponding to the diagram below.
2. Tighten the tail cap by aligning the two gold pins on the inside of the
tail cap with the corresponding holes on the flashlight body and rotate
clockwise.
Each time a battery is inserted, the power indicator light will blink to
indicate battery voltage. Please refer to the "Power Tips" section of this
manual for details.
WARNING
Ensure when turning the HC50 on, the beam is directed away from the
eyes of people or animals.
General Operation
The HC50 utilizes a 2-stage switch similar to a camera shutter button.
The light's numerous functions are selected according to the depth the
switch is pressed.
With the light turned off, fully press and release within a second to turn
on. The brightness level displayed will be the last level that was used.
Repeat to turn off.
Brightness Selection
Y
With the light turned on, press the switch half way down repeatedly to
cycle through the following output modes: ultra-low, low, medium, high
and turbo. A given brightness level will be memorized each time the light
is turned off while that level is displayed.
NB:
1. Medium brightness is the default brightness level when loading a
battery for the first time.
2. Every time the main white LED lamp is turned on, an integrated red /
green light will illuminate to indicate battery status. Please refer to the
"Power Tips" section of this manual for details.
Special Police Warning / SOS mode and
Location Beacon
With the light turned on, fully press the switch twice in quick succession
to turn on the police warning mode. Half press the switch repeatedly to
cycle through location beacon, SOS and police warning modes. Fully
press to exit special mode and turn the light off.
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