Newcon Optik 16X40 User's Manual
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1. 2 Put the lens caps on the objective lenses Take the power supply unit in your left hand Pull out pin 3 on the power supply unit fig 2 and disconnect the power supply unit from the device with an easy movement towards you Insert six AA batteries into the cartridge 1 fig 2 observing correct polarity Mount the cartridge with batteries into the power supply unit 2 fig 1 and secure it by cramp 4 fig 2 ATTENTION To avoid damage of the cramp while mounting the cartridge into the power supply unit particular attention must be drawn to its position respecting to the body of the power supply unit While the cartridge is being mounted into the power supply unit the cramp should be placed above the cartridge In order to connect the power supply unit to the device pull out pin 3 with an easy movement in the direction away from you and then release the locator to bring the power supply unit against the delimiter Turn on the device by setting supply voltage switch 4 fig 1 to ON position and check the power supply unit for proper operation indicator 3 must glow brightly2. eyepiece axes of sight Divergence on vertical plane not exceeding 20 Convergence on horizontal plane not exceeding 20 Divergence on horizontal plane not exceeding 60 Power source batteries 6 AA From an on board source V 12 Angular velocity of panning in any 0 6 direction degree sec Stabilization freedom degrees 5 Overall dimensions mm 215x190x96 Weight w o batteries kg 1 98 Relative humidity at 25 C Up to 98 Temperature range C 30 45 Temperature range during transportation C 50 50 7 4 SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES SIB 16x40 Gyro is supplied in the following assembly Device Objective lens caps Carrying Case Neck Strap Hand Strap DC regulator User s manual Warranty card Optional accessories Amber Filters optional Night Vision eyepieces optional 5 OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS 5 1 Preparing the Device for Operation without Image Stabilization Remove the device from the case and adjust neck strap 7 and hand strap 1 fig 1 2 Remove the protective caps from the objective lenses and if necessary mount the optional light filters Adjust the interpupillary distance using lever 9 p AU Nn Now the device can operate as a conventional 16X magnification binocular Adjust the dioptric correction by rotating rings on the eyepieces 8 5 2 Preparing the Device for Operation with Image Stabilization l
3. NEWCON OPTIK Operation Manual SIB 16x40 GR BINOCULARS WITH IMAGE STABILIZATION In USA 3310 Prospect Ave Cleveland OH 44115 In Canada 1183 Finch Ave W Suite 302 Toronto ON M3J 2G2 Canada NEWCON 2002 Printed in 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 hit the unit while operating or being transported e NEVER transport the unit without the case e NEVER disassemble the unit This device contains high speed rotating parts which may be hazardous to you e NEVER engage the stabilizing mode while the power supply control indicator is not glowing or less than 1 minute after activating the unit e NEVER turn off the unit while stabilizing mode is engaged e NEVER reverse the polarity of a battery 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 10 QUALITY CERTIFICATE The SIB 16x40 GR is suited for usage Production date Serial number Quality Inspector signature Purchase date Salesman Quality assurance seal 9 CUSTOMER SUPPORT Should you experience any difficulties with your Newcon OPTIK product consult the enclosed manual If the problem remains unresolved cont
4. S WILL VOID THE WARRANTY 1 BRIEF DESCRIPTION SIB 16x40GR Gyro Stabilizing Binoculars is a modern universal optical device designed for observation and tracking of distant objects and serve both amateur and professional needs e Observation aboard aircraft land vehicles boats or other moving platforms Law enforcement and security Search and rescue Military Space The device incorporates the image stabilization technology which enables the user to observe distant objects from moving and nonmoving platforms without degrading of the image resolution because of jolt or normal hand tremors Combining fully coated computer designed optics with high speed internal gyrostabilizing system SIB 16x40GR is the ultimate instrument for long range observation tracking and surveillance High magnification easy to carry and handle allow shake free observation under any demanding conditions 4 8 WARRANTY NEWCON OPTIK warrants this product against defects in material and workmanship for one year from the date of the original date of consumer s purchase but no more than 18 months from the date of manufacturing Should your Newcon product prove defective during this period please bring the product securely packaged in its original container or an equivalent along with proof of the date of original purchase to your Newcon Dealer Newcon will repair or at its option replace the product or part thereof which on inspection by Newcon
5. act our customer support department at 416 663 6963 or Toll free at 1 877 398 6666 Our operating hours are 9am 5pm Monday Friday Standard East 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 To locate NEWCON Authorized Dealer call Tel 416 663 6963 Fax 416 663 9065 Email NEWCONSALES NEWCON OPTIK COM INTERNET http WWW NEWCON OPTIK COM The defective products should be shipped to In USA 3310 Prospect Ave Cleveland OH 44115 In Canada 1183 Finch Ave W Suite 302 Toronto ON M3J 2G2 From international 1183 Finch Ave W Suite 302 Toronto ON M3J 2G2 CANADA 14 Features of the SIB 16x40 Gyro binoculars Stabilized image Rigid construction Value priced 70 below competition Wealth of accessories Water Resistant Night Vision eyepieces optional CONTENTS Brief description Appearance of the device Technical characteristics Supplied accessories Operation instructions 5 1 Preparing the device for operation without image stabilization 5 2 Preparing the device for operation with image stabilization 5 3 Preparing the device for operation from on board source 6 Storage and maintenance instructions 7 Trouble shooting 8 Warranty 9 Customer Support 10 Quality certificate AR WN BEFORE USE CAREFULLY READ ALL THE INSTRUCTIONS FAILURE TO OBEY THE INSTRUCTION
6. 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 to be properly maintained or fail to function properly as a result of misuse abuse improper installation neglect damage caused by disasters such as fire flood lightning improper electrical current or service other than by a NEWCON Authorized Service Postage insurance or shipping costs incurred in presenting your NEWCON product for warranty service are your responsibility Please include a check or money order made out to NEWCON OPTIK for the amount of 15 00 to cover shipping and handling This covers products shipped in USA or Canada only 13 7 TROUBLE SHOOTING The stabilizing mode does not work Check that the batteries are installed properly Check the charge of the batteries Replace if they are weak Do not use old batteries with new ones The image does not appear in focus Bring the inspected object to the center of the image Turning the eyepieces 8 adjust to achieve the clearest image on the screen If the view still does not seem in focus clean the lenses They could be foggy or dusty Image is waving when stabilizing mode has been engaged This is a typical warming up effect that will last for no more than one minute after engaging the stabilizing mode Condensation accumulates on the parts In order to avoid misting of the eyepiece len
7. ll structures inside the tube coating in the form of dark and or white points may be seen in the field of view which does not affect the serviceability of the device 11 7 Inno less than a minute press lever 5 fig 1 in the arrow indicated direction in order to engage the stabilizing mode and hold it in this position while observing ATTENTION It is not allowed to engage the stabilizing mode of the device when the power supply control indicator is not glowing or in less than a minute after device has been turned ON When finishing the observation release lever 5 fig 1 The lever should return to the initial position Now the stabilizing mode has been switched off Switch OFF the power supply unit 5 3 Preparing the Device for Operation from On board Source 1 Replace the cartridge with batteries 1 fig 2 with a voltage transformer available in the complete set of the device 2 Connect the cable supplied in the complete set to the power supply unit connector 2 fig 2 Connect the device to the on board power source 4 Then prepare the device for operation as outlined in the paragraph 5 2 ies 10 3 TECHNICAL CHARACTERISTICS Magnification 16 Angular field of view 3 4 Exit pupil diameter mm 2 5 Minimum focus m 30 Interpupillary adjustment mm 58 72 Dioptric adjustment not less dptr 5 Transmission factor not less 0 55 Parallelism of
8. n 3 opens the delimiter of the power supply unit Cartridge 1 with batteries is fixed in the power supply unit with cramp 4 6 STORAGE AND MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS Warning After transportation or keeping the device at temperature lower than 25 C 13 F the device must be warmed up to ambient temperature for at least 6 hours before operating Precautions SIB 16x40 GR is 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 sudden 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 Avoid shocks and sharp jolts e Cleaning of optical surfaces is only allowed with professional camera lens cleaning supplies To clean the exterior of the device use a soft clean cloth Do not take the cover off the lens if not necessary Keep away from heating appliances and central heating Make sure to switch off the unit during periods of non operation Remove the batteries when storing the device for long period of time Do not apply superfluous efforts at work with lens assembly agile elements and thread connections e The manufacturer can only make repair works e Due to considerable optical magnification of the optional night eyepiece some sma
9. s in cold time use special protective covers Image has disappeared during nighttime observation using optional night eyepieces When bright light gets into the objective lens of the night vision device it may result in disappearing of the image as the automatic shut off feature comes into action to protect the device Whenever this happens turn the switch to the OFF position In a minute or two the device will be ready for further operation 12 2 APPEARANCE OF THE DEVICE 1 hand strap 2 power supply unit 3 power supply control indicator 4 power supply voltage switch 5 stabilizing mode engaging lever 6 device front panel 7 neck strap 8 eyepieces 9 interpupillary adjustment lever Fig 1 For ease of operation the device is fitted with neck strap 7 and hand strap 1 Eyepieces 8 interpupillary adjustment lever 9 and stabilizing mode engaging lever 5 are positioned on the front panel 6 of the device Power supply unit 2 is a detachable part of the device Power supply voltage switch 4 and power supply control indicator 3 are at the front of the device gt 1 cartridge with AA type batteries 2 connector 3 pin 4 cramp 5 delimiter 6 lock Fig 2 Power Supply Unit The device is powered by either a cartridge with batteries 1 or by an on board power source 12 1 2 V via connector 2 The power supply unit is attached to the device using delimiter 5 and lock 6 Pi
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