Newcon Optik 2M User's Manual
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1. AT MOON LIGHT Take off the lens cap 4 Turn on the device using switch 7 AT INSUFFICIENT AMBIENT ILLUMINATION Turn on the device using switch 7 Turn switch 9 into ON position The IR illuminator ON indicator 8 should glow When finishing the observation turn slide switch 9 into OFF position The indicator 8 should not glow Turn the power supply switch 7 into OFF position Close the objective lens with lens cap 4 When the device is not in use for a long time remove batteries from the battery compartment This will prevent damage of contacts in the battery compartment from possible leakage of the batteries 6 STORAGE AND MAINTENANCE Warning After transportation or keeping the device at temperature lower than 25 C 13 F the device must be warmed up to ambient temperature from 20 C 4 F to 40 C 104 F during 2 3 hours Precautions PYGMY 2M 1s a sophisticated precision optical instrument equipped with electronics Therefore it should be handled with due care e Keep your device away from direct sunlight impacts dust moisture and sharp changes of temperatures e Do not keep the device at temperatures higher than 50 C 122 F e Do not touch the optical surfaces with fingers Doing so may damage the anti reflection coating e Do not take the cover off the lens if not necessary e Avoid shocks and sharp jolts e Make sure to switch off the unit during periods of non operation2. NO NEWCON OPTIK Operation Manual NIGHT VISION MONOCULAR PYGMY 2M 105 Sparks Ave Toronto ON M2H 2S5 Canada 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 e 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 e NEVER aim active unit at intense light sources i e lights headlamps campfires the Moon etc e NEVER reverse the polarity of a battery e NEVER disassemble the unit e NEVER connect the unit to external power sources e ALWAYS remove batteries 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 when not in use Bee E Se 5 1 Di Did Telk eZ rep TA isa 10 Table of contents Brief Descriptio Desenin esaa Js 2 SPECHICALONS aliena 3 APPEARANCE OF THE DEVICE 4 Operation Instructions pp 6 PHOFO se 6 Testing of operation 6 Operation at night di STORAGE AND MAINTENANCE 8 TROUBLESHOOTING 10 The monocular does not work 10 The image does not appear in foc
3. 8 Due to the considerable optical magnification of the eyepiece some small structures inside the tube coating in the form of dark and or white spots may be seen in the field of view This does not affect the functional ability of the device The resolution may vary from the center towards the perimeter of the field of view This is an inherent feature of the image tube type utilized in the device We recommend placing the scene of observation in the center of the field of view Clean optical surfaces with professional camera lens cleaning supplies only To clean the exterior of the device use a soft clean cloth Keep away from heating appliances and central heating Remove the batteries when storing the device for long period of time Do not apply excessive force to lens assembly agile elements and thread connections Repairs can only be done by the manufacturer 7 TROUBLESHOOTING 7 1 The monocular does not work Check that the batteries are installed properly Check the charge of the batteries Replace batteries if necessary 7 2 The image does not appear in focus Bring object to the center of the image Turning the eyepiece 3 and the objective lens 2 obtain the most clear cut image If the image still does not seem in focus clean the lenses they could be foggy or dusty 7 3 Image flashes It is normal for the unit to flash within the first 2 minutes of activation Flashing may continue longer if unit is e
4. DEVICE PYGMY 2M Serial number Complies with all technical specifications and has passed the inspection Date of production Quality Inspector Quality Assurance Seal 15 NEWCON OPTIK 2010 Printed in Canada
5. 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 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 9 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 accepts no responsibility for unauthorized returns 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 From the USA only 2331 Superior Ave Cleveland OH 44114 From all other countries 105 Sparks Ave Toronto ON M2H 285 CANADA 14 10 ACCEPTANCE CERTIFICATE NIGHT VISION
6. conds Lens Coating Fully multi coated optics Battery 2 AA Allowed illumination lx 5x10 1 Operational temperature range 25 40 C Storage temperature range 45 85 C Relative Humidity max 80 at 20 C Dimentions mm 172x80x60 Weight g 440 4 APPEARANCE OF THE DEVICE Front view Rear view 1 Body 3 Eyepiece 5 Battery compartment Cover 7 Power On Off Switch 8 IR Illuminator ON indicator 2 Objective lens 4 Objective lens cap 6 IR Illuminator 9 Illuminator On Off switch 10 Hand strap 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 Switch 9 and 7 Fig 1 must be in the OFF position Attach the hand strap if necessary Remove battery compartment cover 5 by sliding it out Insert 2 AA batteries in the battery compartment observing correct polarity as shown at the bottom of the battery compartment Close the battery compartment cover 5 PYGMY 2M 1s ready for operation 5 2 Testing of operation Turn on the device using switch 7 Lens cap 4 must be on Direct the device to an object placed within 10 20 m from the viewer Image will appear in green Achieve the sharpest image on the screen by rotating the eyepiece 3 For close focusing rotate the front lens 2 5 3 Operation at night
7. us 10 Image flashes Lib Lis 10 Condensation accumulates on the parts 10 Visibility decreases and or disappears 11 WARRANTY searen CUSTOMER SUPPORT 14 ACCEPTANCE CERTIFICATE 15 Thank you for purchasing PYGMY 2M Please read all the instructions carefully prior to use Failure to follow the instructions may void the warranty 1 Brief Description PYGMY 2M Night Vision Monocular named for its small size is feather light compact and very durable It has excellent image resolution and high light gain capability PYGMY 2M is designed for a variety of applications related to observing remote objects and orientation in the field or at sea at night with no artificial lighting Built in IR illuminator enables bright image even in total darkness Demonstration of the unit in a brightly lit room may be conducted for no longer than 3 minutes and with lens cap closed The device should never be aimed at bright light 2 Delivery set PYGMY 2M is supplied with the following components Quantity PYGMY 2M Carrying case Hand Strap User s manual Warranty Card AA battery 3 Specifications Magnification x 2 2 0 34 Objective lens mm 41 67 Field of View min 12 Diopter Adjustment 4 Focusing Range m 5 oo Focal length Objective lens mm 50 F1 2 Eyepiece 12 Resolution at ambient illumination of 0 2 175 Lux center angular se
8. xposed to bright light This may happen even with the cap closed 7 4 Condensation accumulates on the parts When the unit is brought from cold into a warm environment it has to warm up for up to 5 hours Only then it is allowed to be turned ON again 7 5 Visibility decreases and or disappears Bright light sources moon projectors or headlights may cause visibility to degrade or even completely disappear Move the scope away from the light source immediately The image should be restored in within 2 minutes Poor visibility such as fog or haze or extremely dark environments will decrease the observation distance 8 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 18 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 Does Not Cover NEWCON is not responsible for warranty service should the product fail as a
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