Night Shadow u s e r ` s g u i d e AMERICAN TECHNOLOGIES NETWORK CORP.
Power button Infra-red illuminator ON/OFF switch Proximity Sensor ON/OFF switch Built-in infra-red (IR) illuminator Camera adapter 3V lithium battery 90mm F 1.2 lens for maximum clarity 5 Diopter IR illuminator activity light indicator Computerized proximity sensor Power/Proximity sensor activity light indicator Doubler The information in this manual furnished for information use only, is subject to change without notice, is not to be construed as a commitment by ATN Corp. ATN Corp.
APPLICATION The night vision biocular is a complex opticoelectronic system for individual use. The device consists of the objective lens, eyepiece and body. The body contains an intensifier tube assembly with an integrated high voltage power source and two three-volt battery housing. When installing the batteries one should keep in mind that the polarity of the batteries must coincide with the diagram on the body next to the battery housing cap.
INFRA-RED ILLUMINATOR The infra-red illuminators, or IR illuminators, are common to night vision. The IR light greatly enhances the performance of the Night Shadow while remaining almost totally invisible to the naked eye. The IR illuminator on the Night Shadow is located on the side of the unit. To turn the IR on push the IR button and you will see the orange indicator light come on.
USING THE CAMERA ADAPTER (OPTIONAL) To use your Night Shadow with a 35-mm camera or camcorder you will need the following: 1) If you plan to use a camcorder then camcorder must have a MACRO feature. Most modern camcorders today have a MACRO feature built in. 2) If you plan to use a 35-mm camera you will need a MACRO lens. If you don’t have one we advise you to contact your local camera store. 3) You may or may not need a STEP-UP or STEP-DOWN ring in order to adapt the camera adapter to your lens.
USING THE DOUBLER (OPTIONAL) NOTE: When attaching the doubler do not be afraid to use a little force. • Make sure that the unit is turned off. • Unscrew 90mm lens off the body of the Night Shadow • Screw the doubler onto the back of the lens. Doubler • Tighten the screw on the Doubler (screw-driver is provided). • Screw in the lens with the Doubler back into the main body.
OPERATION • Take the biocular out of the case. • Install the batteries into the housing with the polarity order as shown on the biocular. Battery Type: 3-Volt Lithium, #CR123A. • Press the button marked -/O to turn the unit on with the protective lens covers still attached to the lenses. Do not turn the unit on in the daytime without the protective lens caps on. You should see a green glow in the eyepiece. • Observe the scene and adjust the diopters for the optimal image clarity.
STORAGE AND CARE • If the device is not to be used for an extended period of time (more than 10 days) remove the battery. • Avoid touching lenses. If fingerprints or traces of dirt or dust appear clean the surface with the photographic lens cleaning tissue. • Keep the lens cap/daylight filter on when not in use. • The Night Shadow is not harmful to the user or the environment. • Do not disassemble except to clean the front lens or eyepiece: it will void your warranty.
TROUBLE SHOOTING Q: Flashes, flickers, or clicking occur while operating S: If it occurs within the first five minutes of inserting new batteries it is normal and the device will resume normal operation soon thereafter. If it occurs after 10 minutes contact to your dealer or other authorized representative for service instructions. Q: Dark spots on screen. S: These are either cosmetic blemishes in the intensifier tube or dust particles.
SPECIFICATIONS Magnification ...............................3x (6x with Doubler) - 1st Gen.; .....................................................5x (10x with Doubler) - 2nd Gen., 3rd Gen., 4th Gen. Intensifier Tube ............................High Res. 1st+ Gen., 2nd+ Gen., 3rd Gen. or 4th Gen. Lens System ................................6 elements; F1.2, 90 mm Field of View ................................14° - 1st Gen. .....................................................9° - 2nd Gen., 3rd Gen.
2 YEAR PRODUCT WARRANTY This product is guaranteed to be free from manufacturing defects in material and workmanship under normal use for a period of 2 (two) years from the date of purchase. In the event a defect that is covered by the foregoing warranty occurs during the applicable period stated above, ATN, at its option, will either repair or replace the product, and such action on the part of ATN shall be the full extent of ATN’s liability, and the Customer’s sole and exclusive remedy.
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