USER MANUAL SM18015 SM18016 SM18017 SM18018 Photon RT Digital Night Vision Riflescope
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ABOUT Photon RT digital riflescopes are designed for the use in the twilight and nighttime. The riflescope is equipped with an electronic reticle featuring a number of shape and colour options. The riflescopes can be mounted using regular mounting brackets for day sights. The riflescope has a built-in LED IR Illuminator with a wavelength of 850nm (visible range) or 940nm (invisible range) used for operation in total darkness.
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS Sensor resolution, pixels Display type Display Resolution, pix. Magnification SM18016 SM18017 SM18018 768x576 768x576 768x576 768x576 LCD LCD LCD LCD 640x480 640x480 640x480 640x480 4.5 / 9 4.5 / 9 6 / 12 6 / 12 Lens diameter, mm 42 42 50 50 Digital zoom 2x 2x 2x 2x 22.5 22.5 18 18 2.76 / 70 2.76 / 70 2.76 / 70 2.
INCLUDED ACCESSORIES: • • • • • • Carrying case User manual USB cable Spare battery container Battery container pouch Lens cloth FEATURES: • • • • • • • • Wifi remote view via Pulsar Stream Vision Built-in video/sound recording 2x digital zoom 6 reticle options with 4 colors Power input One shot zero Built-in LED IR illuminator Resistant to bright light exposure DIAGRAM 1. Objective lens 2. Flip-up lens cover 3. Control knob 4. On/off button 5. Diopter adjustment 6. Lens focus ring 7.
BATTERY INSTALLATION The Sightmark Photon RT uses four AA batteries. It is recommended to use batteries of the same type and same charge for best performance. It is safe to use rechargeable batteries with the Photon RT. To install the batteries: 1. Turn the knob on the cover of the battery container (10) 90o counterclockwise to the open position. 2. Pull out the battery container using the lug on the bottom left of the cover. 3. Insert the batteries into the battery container.
EXTERNAL POWER SUPPLY The Sightmark Photon RT can be powered by an external power supply such as a 5V power bank or even your personal computer. To connect the Photon RT to external power: 1. Connect the provided microUSB cable to the USB port (8) on the riflescope. 2. Connect the other end of the USB cable to a power bank or PC. 3. On the riflescope’s display two icons will appear, plug icon (power) and computer icon (storage device). Select the plug icon by rotating and pressing the controller to select.
MOUNTING The Sightmark Photon RT riflescope requires 30mm scope rings (not included) for mounting. Mount the scope per the scope ring manufacturer’s instructions. Do not perform a final tightening of the rings prior to checking eye relief and reticle alignment. Initially the riflescope should still be able to move for and after and rotate when installed in the rings. To achieve maximum eye relief: 1. Turn the Photon RT on and focus the image.
6. To turn the unit off, press and hold the on/off button for 3 seconds. DIOPTER ADJUSTMENT The Sightmark Photon RT’s eyepiece (5) is designed to rotate to adjust for diopter. If the display does not appear clear, crisp, nor sharp, rotate the eyepiece until the reticle becomes clear and sharp. This adjustment should stay the same unless the riflescope’s operator changes. To adjust the eyepiece: 1. Locate the eyepiece (5) on the back of the unit. 2.
USING THE IR ILLUMINATOR The Sightmark Photon RT is equipped with a built-in IR illuminator for use in low light conditions or in complete darkness. The brightness control of the IR illuminator is done by using the controller knob. The IR illuminator is also equipped with focus beam adjustment. Finally, the IR illuminator can be aligned to center the beam focus to the Photon RT’s field of view. To activate the IR illuminator: 1) Turn on the Photon RT.
Note: the IR illuminator power is not saved in the riflescope’s memory. Each time the scope is turned off and back on, the IR setting returns to IR1 brightness level. You cannot operate the IR illuminator when in REVIEW mode. When REVIEW mode is activated, the IR illuminator turns off and the IR icon is not seen on the display. The power level is saved in this circumstance. Upon exiting REVIEW mode, the IR illuminator returns to the last used power level. To focus the IR illuminator: 1.
USING DIGITAL ZOOM The digital zoom function allows you to control the Photon’s magnification. Each Photon RT model is equipped with 2x digital zoom. When digital zoom is activated, the full magnification value is shown on the display. To activate the zoom function: 1) Press twice on the controller (3) to select the zoom icon. 2) Rotate the controller to cycle between the optical magnification and the 2x zoom. For example, the 4.5x Photon will change to 9x when the 2x digital zoom is applied.
DISPLAY OFF FUNCTION This function deactivates the display, which eliminates light exposure caused by the glowing display, but also saves battery life when the unit is not being used for viewing. To turn off the display: 1. Press and hold down the on/off button (4) for more than one second. 2. The display will turn off and will show the message “Display Off”. 3. To turn the display on, briefly press the on/off button again.
Power When this option is selected, the PC is used to power the unit. The external power icon appears on the display in place of the battery charge icon. Typically, this mode is used with a power bank for longer operating times out in the field.
USB Disconnection When the Photon is selected as a USB mass storage device and the USB cable is disconnected from the PC, the unit will remain turned off. The Photon must be powered on to continue operation. When the Photon is in power mode and the USB cable is disconnected from the PC, the unit will turn off. The unit must be turned back on in order to be detected by the PC. OPERATING MODES The Photon RT is equipped with 3 operation modes: video, photo, and review.
Video Mode Video mode is the default mode each time the Photon is turned on. The (camcorder) icon is shown on the display to notify the user it is in video mode and will record video. If sound recording is activated the (mic) icon is also shown on the display. Users can still enter and navigate the menu during recording. You can only stop recording after exiting the menu. Display icons are not recorded. To start recording: 1. Briefly press the record button (11). 2. The Photon will start recording.
Note: the maximum duration of a recorded file is seven minutes. After this time, a video is recorded in a new file. The number of recorded file is limited by the capacity of the unit’s internal memory. Approximately 5 hours of video only can be saved on the internal memory. Photo Mode Photo mode allows for image capture of what is seen on the display. When the Photon is in photo mode, the (camera) icon is shown on the display. To take a photo: 1. Briefly press the record button (11). 2.
Review Mode Review mode is designed to playback photo and video files saved on the internal memory. When the Photon is in review mode, the display always shows the last recorded file. When in Review mode the (picture) icon will be shown on the display if a photo is being displayed and the (video) icon will be shown if a video is being display.
To navigate files: 1. To navigate to the next file to the left, rotate the controller (3) counterclockwise. 2. To navigate to the next file to the right, rotate the controller clockwise. To play a video file: 1. When the desired video file is on the display, press the record button (11) to start playing. The video length countdown timer will start. 2. To pause the video, press the record button again. The pause indicator will appear at the bottom in place of the play indicator.
To delete files: 1. When the desired video file is on the display, press the on/off button (4). 2. The display will show a yes and no option. 3. To select yes, press the controller (3). 4. To select no, press the on/off button (4). Note: During file review some control functions are not available such as menu, zoom control, and IR illuminator control. If the IR was on, it will turn off when entering review mode.
MENU The Photon RT menu system allows access to further features, functions, and customization options. The menu system consists of the following: To open the main menu system: 1. Press the controller (3) for 3 seconds. The menu icons will appear on the left of the display. 2. Rotate the controller counter clockwise to move menu selection down or left. 3. Rotate the controller clockwise to move menu selection up or right. 4. To enter the submenu function, briefly press the controller. 5.
Selection of Reticle Color Reticles colors can be changed between black, white, red, or green. To change reticle color: 1. Enter the submenu by selecting the reticle color icon, , with the controller (3). 2. Rotate the controller to select the required reticle color: black (B), white (W), red (R), or green (G). Press the controller to confirm your choice. 3. To exit the menu, keep the controller pressed for two seconds or wait 10 seconds to exit automatically.
Wi-Fi setup allows you to set a password for the access point. This password is used to connect an external device (smartphone for example) to the Photon RT. To setup Wifi password: 1. Enter the submenu by selecting the lock icon, . 2. A password will appear on the display, default password is 12345. 3. Rotate the controller to set your desired password. Clockwise rotation of the controller will increase the value. Counterclockwise rotation will decrease the value.
Video mode available resolution: • 320x240 • 640x480 Photo mode available resolutions: • 320x240 • 640x480 • 1280x960 To change resolution: 1. Enter the submenu by selecting the resolution icon, , with the controller (3). 2. The options: 240 (320x240), 480p (640x480), and 960p (1280x960) will be shown on the display. 3. Rotate the controller to the desired resolution and press the controller to confirm the selection. Note: The resolution is displayed in the REVIEW mode.
3. Rotate the controller to select the desired value. Clockwise rotation will increase the value and counterclockwise rotation will decrease the value. To move to the next digit, press the controller. 4. To save the date, press and hold down the controller for more than one second. The display will next show time setup. 5. The time format is display as “format mm/hh” (24 06:51). 6. Rotate the controller to select the required time format – 24/AM/PM. Press the controller to select the desired time format. 7.
Reticle selection The Photon RT is equipped with 6 reticle options the user can select based on their hunting needs and preference. To select the reticle: 1. Enter the submenu by selecting the reticle icon, , with the controller (3). 2. Rotate the controller to change the reticle designs shown on the display. 3. Confirm the reticle selection with a short press of the controller. 4. To exit the menu, keep the controller pressed for two seconds or wait 10 seconds to exit automatically.
7. Rotate the controller to select the zero icon, , press the controller to start the zeroing process. 8. Next, an auxiliary cross (C) will appear in the center of the display. On the left side of the display X/Y coordinates will appear. X/Y coordinates indicate the location of the auxiliary cross on the display. 9. By keeping the cross (C) aimed at the center of the target (original aiming point), rotate the controller to move the reticle to match the point of impact.
About Device This menu option shows the following service information about your Photon RT riflescope such as the serial number and software version. 1. Enter the submenu by selecting the reticle color icon, , with the controller (3). Name: Photon RT (name of unit) Serial: 20119307 (serial number) FW: 12.34.
• PL79133 – Pulsar AL-915 Laser IR Illuminator • PL79117 - Pulsar DNV Battery Pack • PL79167 - Pulsar DNV Battery Double Pack MAINTENANCE Proper maintenance of the Sightmark Photon RT is recommended to ensure longevity. Attempts to disassemble or repair the riflescope will void the warranty. It is recommended that when the riflescope becomes dirty that it is wiped down with a dry or slightly damp cloth. Blow dirt and debris off all optics and then clean lenses with a lens cleaning cloth.
• Up to seven light or darks spots on the LCD display is acceptable and not considered defective. STORAGE Always store the unit in its carring case or on a rifle in a dry, well ventilated space. For prolong storage , remove the batteries TROUBLESHOOTING Never ship back a product without getting proper authorization beforehand. Doing so could result in losing the product due to a multitude of reasons, i.e. sending it to the wrong address and other problems associated with unexpected packages.
There are light or black dots on the display: 1. The presence of dots on the display is caused by sensor production technology and is not a defect. No action is required. The unit does not operate on external power: 1. Make sure the power supply is providing output voltage. 2. Check that the power bank is charged. Charge if necessary. 3. Check that the USB cable is plugged in to both the Photon or power supply. The image is flickering: 1.
the Photon in line of sight of the Wi-Fi signal. 2. There may be too many Wi-Fi networks in the area. Move the riflescope to an area with few or no other Wi-Fi networks. The riflescope is not operating properly due to firmware update: 1. Restore the original firmware version using the following procedure: a. Connect an external power supply or insert batteries into the riflescope. b. Hold down simultaneously the Record button and the controller. c. Start the riflescope with a brief press of the ON button.
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