DN 463 - Newcon Optik
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1. DAY NIGHT VISION RIFLESCOPE DN 463 105 Sparks Ave Toronto ON M2H 255 Canada IMPORTANT INFORMATION Read prior to activation DN 463 is a sophisticated electronic device To operate it properly please read this manual carefully Ignoring operation procedures described in this manual will void your warranty e NEVER disassemble the unit This device contains a source of high voltage which may be hazardous to your health e NEVER open objective lens of an active unit in bright light including daylight In the daytime objective lens must be covered by caps A tiny hole in each cap provides enough light for daytime testing e NEVER aim active unit at intense light sources such as lights headlamps campfires the Moon etc e NEVER reverse the polarity of a battery NEVER connect the unit to external power sources e ALWAYS remove battery when not in use for a long period e ALWAYS keep the objective lenses covered when not in use e ALWAYS store in a warm dry place Precautions DN 463 is a sophisticated precise optical instrument equipped with electronics It should be handled with due care Unit contains fragile components Avoid impacts dust moisture and sharp changes of temperature Do not touch the optical surfaces other than for cleaning Doing so may damage the anti reflection coating Clean optical surfaces with prof2. Check how securely the riflescope has been mounted and make sure that the same type and caliber bullets are being used as when the scope was initially sighted in if your scope was sighted in during the summer and is now being used in the winter or the other way around a small displacement of the aiming point is possible The riflescope does not focus Wrong settings Adjust the riflescope according tothe instructions given in the section entitled OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS and check the surfaces of the eyepiece and objective lenses and clean them if necessary from dust condensation frost etc to prevent fogging in cold weather apply a special anti fog solution 22 16 WARRANTY NEWCON warrants this product against defects in material and workmanship for one year from the date of the original purchase but no more than 12 months from the date of manufacturing Longer warranty is available subject to the terms of the specific sales contract Should your Newcon product prove to be defective during this period please deliver the product securely packaged in its original container or an equivalent along with the proof of the original purchase date to your Newcon Dealer Newcon will repair or at its option replace with the same or comparable model the product or part thereof which on inspection by Newcon is found to be defective in materials or workmanship What This Warranty
3. DN463 Carrying case Pressure switch IR Illuminator User Manual Warranty card 3 SPECIFICATIONS Model 03463 Magnification x 4 Objective lens mm 60 mm 1 68 Generation Gen 3 Image Intensifier Tube N3XT4322 Resolution lines mm min 57 Field of View deg 9 Light amplification 35 000 Maximum recognition viewing range at 600 800 656 875 normal nighttime conditions 0 05 lux 1 4 moon m yd Diopter setting D 3 5 Close up range 8 Battery type or 123 Battery without IR hr AA CR123A 15 25 Battery life with IR hr AA CR123A 5 8 Eye relief distance mm 50 Water intrusion rating IPX6 Operating temperature range 30 to 40C Dimensions mm Length 275 Width 95 Height 103 Weight g 1 249 4 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS DN463 night vision riflescope is intended for observation and hunting at dusk or during night time hours When operated in conditions without artificial sources of light it is a passive device However in environments of absolute darkness the built in IR illuminator provides viewing ability DN463 is a very capable night vision device and equally serves the amateur or professional for Night observation and hunting e Patrolling and safeguarding e Search and rescue 5 GUIDELINES FOR OPERATION DN463 has been designed for extensive usage To ensure longevity and performance it is necessar
4. 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 23 Postage insurance and shipping costs incurred while presenting your NEWCON product for warranty service are your responsibility If shipping from North America please include a cheque or money order payable to NEWCON OPTIK for the amount of 15 00 to cover handling and return shipping 24 17 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 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 To locate NEWCON Authorized Dealer call Tel 416 663 6963 Fax 416 663 9065 Email newconsales newcon optik com Web www newcon optik com The defective products should be shipped to US Customers 2331 Superior Ave Cleveland OH 44114 From all other countries 105 Sparks Ave Toronto ON 285 CANADA
5. SIGHTING DN463 Sighting in of the scope should be done at operating temperatures by following the order of these steps e Mount the rifle with the scope installed on a bench rest Make sure that no sources of light are visible through the scope s field of vision e Seta target at a distance of about 100m the light levels around the target should not exceed 1 lux e Remove the objective lens cap 2 by sliding it up on top of the objective lens e Turn on the scope by turning the selector switch 3 to the ON position Aim the firearm at the target using the mechanical sight e Adjust the scope according to the steps in the section entitled OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Turn the objective lens focusing knob 6 until you get a crisp image of the target Set the desired reticle brightness level by turning knob 4 Ifthe center of the reticle crosshairs and the target center do not line up remove the covers protecting the windage elevation adjustment knobs 12 Using live ammunition take 3 or 4 control shots continually aiming at the same hit point on the target you may also use a laser bore sighter and align the laser point to the center of the cross hairs Examine the target and determine if the aiming point coincides with point of impact if you determine it s necessary to make corrections you will need to adjust your aiming point To move it downwards and to the left turn the knob 13 c
6. any dust or sand particles Then proceed to clean by using a 8 soft cotton tissue and alcohol a cleaning solution approved for use with multicoated lenses Do not pour the solution directly onto the lens The scope can be used in operating temperatures ranging from 30 C to 40 C However if it has been brought indoors from cold temperatures do not turn it on for 3 to 4 hours If the riflescope is unable to mount onto the rifle securely or if there are doubts about the mounting system see a qualified gunsmith Using the weapon with a poorly mounted scope can lead to inaccurate target shooting To ensure reliable performance it is recommended to carry out regular technical inspections of the unit BATTERY INSTALLATION Unscrew the cap 1 of the battery compartment counter clockwise Install AA 1 5V CR123A battery so that the and match the markings on the body of the unit Tighten the cap 1 7 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS e Install the batteries according to the directions in the section entitled BATTERY INSTALLATION dark environment Remove the objective lens by sliding it up on top of the objective lens 2 e the unit by turning the selector switch 3 to the ON position you will see the screen light up green scope can also be checked in an illuminated area but this is meant solely for testing the device the lens
7. cap 2 must tightly cover the objective lens To adjust the brightness of the red reticle turn knob 4 select one of the three types of the reticles press button 5 e Choose remote stationary object to observe at a distance of about 100 m the focusing knob 6 to 100 it will settle into a notch e Observe the object through the scope and turn the diopter focus knob 7 until the image appears crisp If necessary turn on the IR illuminator by turning the selector switch 3 to IR position To mount the IR Illuminator unscrew and remove the plug 12 and screw the IR clockwise 10 Turn knob of the IR illuminator 8 until you get a focused IR spot After making these adjustments no further tuning of the diopter is required regardless of distance or other factors perfect the image quality using only the knob for the objective lens 6 and that for the IR illuminator 8 When finished turn off the riflescope by turning the selector switch 3 to the OFF position and close the objective lens cap 2 It is possible to mount the scope onto the firearm using a special bracket 9 after the initial mounting is performed it is important to follow further mounting instructions in the section entitled SIGHTING DN463 The riflescope can be turned on instantaneously with either the remote control housed in its bracket 10 or by button 11 11 8
8. remove the battery 19 15 TROUBLE SHOOTING Listed below are some potential problems that may occur when using DN463 Carry out the recommended checks and troubleshooting steps in the order listed Please note that the table does not list all of the possible problems If the problem experienced with the scope is not listed or if the suggested action meant to correct it does not resolve the problem please contact the manufacturer Problem Possible cause s Corrective action The riflescope does not turn on The battery has been installed incorrectly Reinstall the battery with the correct polarity orientation The total battery charge is less than 2 0V Install fresh battery Oxidized contact points in the battery compartment due to leaky batteries or contact points becoming exposed to a chemically reactive solution Clean the battery compartment focusing on the contact points The red reticle is blurred and cannot be focused with the diopter knob The diopter cannot be adjusted to your vision If you wear prescription glasses with a range of 5 keep glasses on when looking through the eyepiece With a crisp image of the reticle the image of the observed target that is at least 30 m away Dust and moisture are covering the outside optical surfaces Clean the lens surfaces with a soft cotton tissue or cloth 20 Problem
9. 25 18 ACCEPTANCE CERTIFICATE Image intensifier tube serial number Minimum Measured Resolution lines mm Photocathode sensitivity integral Light amplification 35 000 Lo 26 NIGHT VISION RIFLE SCOPE DN463 Serial number The unit meets all technical specifications and has passed the quality assurance inspection Production date Quality Inspector Quality Assurance Seal 27 NOTES NEWCON 2011 Printed in Canada
10. ICAL MAINTENANCE Technical maintenance should be done no less than twice a year and is comprised in the following steps e the outside metallic and plastic surfaces from dust dirt and moisture wipe the scope with a soft cotton tissue lightly coating it with gun oil or petroleum jelly e the battery compartment s electric contact points using an oil free solvent Inspect the eyepiece lens the objective lens and the IR illuminator and gently blow off any dust and sand and clean using lens cleaner and a soft cloth see section entitled GUIDELINES FOR OPERATION 12 USING THE ADDITIONAL WEAVER RAIL The scope has a built in additional weaver rail mount 14 housed on the left portion of the body This will allow the mount of additional devices such as 1875 LAM 10 LAM 2 LAM 3 18 13 USE OF THE PRESSURE SWITCH MODULE DN463 is supplied with a remote control console The console has three buttons ON button turns on off the riflescope fixed when pressed IR button turns on off the built in IR Illuminator fixed when pressed Quick start button quick start up of the riflescope and IR illuminator the device works only when the button is kept pressed After this button is released the riflescope turns off IR Illuminator and reticle go out 14 STORAGE Always store the unit in its carrying case in a dry well ventilated space For prolonged storage
11. Possible cause s Corrective action With a crisp image of the reticle the image of the observed target that is at least 30 m away is blurred Dust and moisture are covering the outside optical surfaces Moisture is on the inside of the objective and the eyepiece lenses or is on the optical surfaces of the electronic optical intensifier and may be caused by the unit fogging up due to a rapid change in temperature when the device is brought in from the cold into a warm environment for example Clean the lens surfaces with a soft cotton tissue or cloth Let the riflescope dry by leaving it in a warm environment for 4 hours The total battery charge is less than 2 0V Install fresh battery Distinct black dots or specs on the screen The dots on the screen are cosmetic blemishes in the intensifier tube and are a by product of the manufacturing process they do not in any way affect the life or performance of the unit and if there is dust on the lens please clean according to the instructions No need to take corrective action or return the device 21 IR illuminator do not turn off via the selector switch on the scope The scope is turned on via the remote control Turn off the scope and the IR illuminator using the remote control The aiming point shifts after firing rounds The riflescope is not mounted securely
12. er modern technologies High magnification of 4x Close observational range of 8 meters IPX6 rating against water intrusion Shockproof with the use of heavy recoil ammunition 375 H amp H 416 Rigby 50 cal up to 6000 joules Vertical positioning of the battery ensures an uninterrupted power supply when firing The image intensifier tube is protected against excessive light exposure Incremental reticle brightness adjustment The reticle will blink as a warning 15 30 minutes before the device shuts down automatically as a low battery indicator e Stabilized power supply for optimal consumption ensuring no shift of the aiming point under a continuous power draw or drop in temperature Fast start up Ergonomic design the adjustment controls are located on top e Precision internal windage elevation adjustment MOA per click e Built in high power PULSE hazard free IR illuminator with beam focus Remote control with secure attachment e Additional MIL STD 1913 side weaver rail for accessories Flip up objective lens cover Stylish carrying case DN463 is a complex electro optical device designed using innovative technology We strongly recommend reading and following all the instructions carefully before turning on the riflescope Not following the instructions and guidelines outlined in this instruction manual can cause damage to the device as well as voiding any applicable warranty 2 DELIVERY SET
13. essional lens cleaning supplies Use only a soft clean cloth to clean the exterior of the device Keep away from sources of heat such as heating appliances sunlight or central heating Switch off the unit and remove the battery during the extended periods of non operation Do not keep the device at temperatures higher than 60 C 140 F Do not apply excessive force or pressure to the lens assembly movable parts and thread connections Small dark and or light points may be seen in the field of view due to considerable optical magnification of the eyepiece This does not affect the operational capabilities of the device CONTENTS eh FEATURES DELIVERY SET SPECIFICATIONS OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS GUIDELINES FOR OPERATION BATTERY INSTALLATION OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS SIGHTING DN463 MIL DOT RETICLE TECHNICAL INSPECTION TECHNICAL MAINTENANCE USING THE ADDITIONAL WEAVER RAIL USE OF THE PRESSURE SWITCH MODULE STORAGE TROUBLE SHOOTING WARRANTY CUSTOMER SUPPORT ACCEPTANCE CERTIFICATE DN463 shown an assault rifle 1 FEATURES Three readily available configurations of illuminated red on green reticles that are able to be switched at a moment s notice Functions with one AA 1 5V or CR123A 3V battery Accurate internal front lens focus adjustment Lightweight and highly durable manufacturing employs carbon plastic and oth
14. eters or Example 1 33 yards x 1000 1330 532 Yards 2 5 mils 2 5 15 When making windage elevation adjustments please note that one click of the riflescope s adjustment equals to For the model DN463 0 4235 MOA 0 4435 100 yds 1 232cm 100m 1 mil millirad equals 3 6 inches at 100 yards or 36 inches at 1 000 yards or 10 centimeters at 100 meters or 1 meter at 1 000 meters 1 millirad 1 mil 0 001 of the distance 3 4377 MOA 16 10 TECHNICAL INSPECTION It is recommended to inspect the riflescope before every use Make sure to check for the following Visually inspect the unit is free from any physical damage cracks dents or signs of corrosion disqualify it from proper use Check the sturdiness and proper fit of the mounting system Ensure the condition of the objective lens eyepiece and the IR illuminator are free of cracks grease spots dirt water stains and other residue before use Visually inspect the condition of the battery and the battery compartment the battery should be free of electrolyte and oxidation residue especially where the battery makes contact with metal Verify the proper function of the following selector switch 3 reticle brightness knob 4 reticle selector button and the instant power on button 11 Verify the smoothness of the objective lens focusing mechanism 6 diopter focusing knob 7 and the IR illuminator knob 8 17 11 TECHN
15. ounter clockwise in the directions Down and Left respectively the aiming point moves upwards and to the right keep in mind that one click of the knob corresponds to a 12mm shift of the hit point at a distance of 100m Check the accuracy of your adjustments by firing another 3 or 4 control shots The scope should now be zeroed in for the specified distance 13 gt gt lt gt Pons gt 55 gt ON 1 4 9 MIL DOT RETICLE Your night vision riflescope DN463 has a Mil Dot reticle installed which helps you determine distance to the target if you know its actual size The Use of a Mil Dot reticle Viewing the target through the riflescope place the edge of one post against one edge top bottom or either side of the target so that the crosshair extends along either its width or height e Using the dots measure along the crosshair to the opposite edge of the target Once the measurement of the target has been estimated in mils use the following formula to determine the range The Measured object s width or height in Yards x 1000 Object s Width or Height in Mils Range in yards or The Measured object s width or height in Meters x 1000 Object s Width or Height in Mils Range in Meters or The Measured object s width or height in Yards x 1000 Object s Width or Height in Mils Range in M
16. y to adhere to the following e Under illuminated conditions measuring more than 1 lux deep dusk do not power on the riflescope with the objective lens cap open and do not point the product towards a direct light source Daylight vehicle headlights flame sun or similar light sources can irreversibly decrease its performance e Some examples of common illuminated conditions Conditions Natural illumination in the field lux No moon cloud cover 107 0 0001 Starry sky no moon clear 103 0 001 Quarter moon clear 0 05 Full moon clear 0 38 0 4 Deep dusk 1 0 Dusk 10 Cloudy weather 500 e When using in bright conditions early morning or late evening do not leave the device on with the objective lens cap open for more than 30 minutes Continuous observation of bright stationary objects can cause the electronic optical converter to fade leading to the appearance of dark spots in the field of vision Do not forget to turn off the scope after each use e with the lens cap in the accompanying carrying case scope has been reinforced with IPX6 rating against water intrusion and can be used in inclement weather however it is not intended for full submersion e Attempting to disassemble or repair the scope will void the warranty Clean the scope s optical surfaces only if necessary and use caution First remove by blowing or carefully wiping off
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