Operation Manual NIGHT VISION MONOCULAR PHANTOM 150 105 Sparks Ave.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION Read prior to activation You have just purchased a complicated electronic device. To operate it properly, please read this manual carefully. Here are some common Precautions that must be noted. • NEVER expose the opened objective lens of an active unit in daylight. At daytime objective lens must be covered by caps. There is a tiny hole in the cap to provide enough light for day time operation. • NEVER aim active unit at intense light sources (i.e.
Table of contents 1. 2. Overview .........................................................1 Delivery set .....................................................4 Optional accessories ...............................................4 3. Specifications ..................................................5 4. Design..............................................................6 5. Operation Instructions .....................................7 5.1. Prior to use..................................................7 5.2.
Thank you for purchasing Phantom 150. Please read all the instructions carefully prior to use. Failure to follow the instructions may void the warranty. 1. Overview Phantom 150 Night Vision monocular is a sophisticated optoelectronic observation device designed to allow observations of personnel and orientation in night time conditions. The unit utilizes an image intensifier which amplifies available moonlight, starlight or man-made light.
The eye piece allows dioptric adjustment Soft rubber eye cap blocks disturbing lateral light and protects from lens from occasional impacts Standard batteries power the device for at least 10 hours Two switch buttons separate switch the night vision device and the IR illuminator, thus saving batteries; Original compact design and ergonomic shape make the device handy and comfortable to hold with one hand Low battery indicator Delayed automatic shut off prevents battery drain Warning! After tr
Do not take the cover off the lens unless necessary. Keep away from heating appliances and central heating. Do not apply excessive force to lens assembly, agile elements and thread connections.
2. Delivery set Phantom 150 is supplied with the following components: Quantity Phantom 150 1 Carrying strap 1 Case 1 Lens cover 1 Manual 1 Warranty Card 1 Optional accessories Camera/video adapter Additional lenses (85/1.5, 300/4.5, 500/5.
3. Specifications Generation Magnification, x Field of view, degrees Focus range, m Objective lens diameter, mm Objective F number Eye relief, mm Eyepiece focal length, mm System resolution, mrad Dioptric correction Tube resolution, standard high definition, lp/mm Camera/video adapter connector, mm Battery Battery life, hours: Without IR With IR Allowed illumination, lx Operating temperature, °C Dimensions, inches Dimensions, mm Weight, viewer only 2+ 2.3 ± 0.
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5. Operation Instructions WARNING! Never operate your night vision device at daylight without the lens cover on! Never direct the lens to bright light! 5.1. Prior to use Unpack the device. To install/replace battery unscrew battery compartment cover (7) and install/replace the battery observing the polarity; close cover (7). Make sure the lens cap (8) is closed. Check the functioning of the device by switching it on (switch 4) and looking through the eyepiece (3).
If ambient light is insufficient an IR illuminator can be activated by pressing switch (5). Note: After a while the Unit will shut itself off to prevent battery drain. 5.4. Using the camera/video adapter. Prior to installing the adapter, carefully remove the eye cup. The adapter consists of 2 rings: a) Camera adapter is 52x1 mm size. It will fit the filter thread of lenses of many consumer cameras, like Nikon etc. b) Video adapter is 37x1mm. It will fit most Sony cameras and some other as well.
6. TROUBLESHOOTING 6.1. The monocular does not work. Check that the battery is installed properly. Check the battery charge. Replace if it is weak. 6.2. The image does not appear in focus. Bring the inspected object to the center of the image. Turning the eyepiece focusing lever (3) adjust to achieve the clearest image on the screen. Then obtain the most clear-cut image of the object. The image doesn’t appear in focus.
6.5. Visibility decreases and / or disappears. Bright light sources (moon, projectors or headlights) may result in visibility degradation or even complete disappearance. If this happens move the scope away from the light source immediately. The image should be restored in within 2 minutes. Poor atmospheric conditions such as fog, haze or extremely dark environments, will decrease the visibility distance as well. 6.6.
Type of black spots Immovable Moving Zone Size of black spots, mm Number of spots Central (circle of diameter 5.5 mm) Up to 0.073 From 0.073 to 0.150 From 0.150 to 0.294 Not limited 5 1 Boundary (circle of diameter 5.5-9.0 mm) From 0.073 to 0.150 From 0.150 to 0.294 From 0.294 to 0.400 10 3 1 Periphery (circle of diameter 9.0-11.0 mm) Not limited Not limited Entire field (circle of diameter 11.0 mm) From 0.150 to 0.294 1 7.
What This Warranty Does Not Cover: NEWCON is not responsible for warranty service should the product fail as a result of improper maintenance, misuse, abuse, improper installation, neglect, damage caused by disasters such as fire, flooding, lightning, improper power supply, or service other than by a NEWCON Authorized Service. Postage, insurance, and shipping costs incurred while presenting your NEWCON product for warranty service are your responsibility.
8. CUSTOMER SUPPORT Should you experience any difficulties with your NEWCON OPTIK product, consult the enclosed manual. If the problem remains unresolved, contact our customer support department at (416) 663-6963 or toll free at 1-877-368-6666. Our operating hours are 9am-5pm, Monday - Friday, Eastern Standard Time. At no time should equipment be sent back to Newcon without following the instructions of our technical support department. NEWCON OPTIK accepts no responsibility for unauthorized returns.
9. ACCEPTANCE CERTIFICATE NIGHT VISION DEVICE PHANTOM 150 Serial number: _________________________________ Complies with all technical specifications and has passed the inspection.
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