ATN Night Shadow user`s guide
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1. Night Shadow NIGHT VISION BI OCULAR NIGHT SHADOW USER S GUIDE REV 3 JUNE 2010 user s guide Important Export Restrictions Commodities products technologies and services contained in this manual are subject to one or more of the export control laws and regulations of the U S Government and they fall under the control jurisdiction of either the US Department of State or the US BIS Department of Commerce It is unlawful and strictly prohibited to export or attempt to export or otherwise transfer or sell any hardware or technical data or furnish any service to any foreign person whether abroad or AMERICAN in the United States for which a license or written approval of the U S Government is required without TECHNOLOGIES first obtaining the required license or written approval NETWORK from the Department of the U S Government having jurisdiction Diversion contrary to U S law is prohibited CORP Register your product warranty online at www atncorp com warranty Power button Infra red illuminator ON OFF switch Proximity Sensor ON OFF switch Built in infrared IR illuminator Two 3V lithium batteries Focus Adjustment 90mm F1 1 4 lens for maximum clarity Diopter Adjustment Power Proximity sensor IR illuminator activity activity light indicator light indicator Computerized proximity sensor OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES CAMERA ADAPTER CA01 DOUBLER DBL 3 INFRA RED ILLUMINATOR IR450 B22. part of ATN shall be the full extent of ATN s li ability and the Customer s sole and exclusive remedy This warranty does not cover a product a used in other than its normal and customary manner b subjected to misuse c subjected to alterations modifications or repairs by the Customer of by any party other than ATN without prior written consent of ATN d special order or close out merchandise or merchandise sold as is by either ATN or the ATN dealer or e merchandise that has been discontinued by the manufacturer and either parts or replace ment units are not available due to reasons beyond the control of ATN ATN shall not be responsible for any defects or damage that in ATN s opinion is a result from the mishandling abuse misuse improper storage or improper operation including use in conjunction with equipment which is electrically or mechanically incompatible with or of inferior quality to the product as well as failure to maintain the en vironmental conditions specified by the manufacturer CUSTOMER IS HEREBY NOTIFIED THAT OP ERATION OF THE EQUIPMENT DURING DAYLIGHT HOURS OR UNDER ANY EXCESSIVE LIGHT CONDITIONS MAY PERMANENTLY DAMAGE THE INTERNAL COMPONENTS OF THE UNIT AND SAID DAMAGE WILL NOT BE COVERED UNDER THIS WARRANTY This warranty is extended only to the original purchaser Any breach of this warranty shall be waived unless the customer notifies ATN at the address noted below within the applicable warranty pe
3. the effective viewing distance All technical data for this unit was compiled in a controlled environment e f you use the rubber eyecaps for a long period of time you may suffer skin inflammation If you develop any symptoms consult a doctor immediately 8 TROUBLESHOOTING Q Flashes flickers or clicking occur while operating S If it occurs within the first five minutes of inserting new batteries it is normal and the device will resume normal operation soon thereafter If it occurs after 10 minutes contact to your dealer or other authorized representative for service instructions Q Dark spots on screen S These are either cosmetic blemishes in the intensifier tube or dust particles The dust parti cles can be cleaned following instructions in the Cleaning Eyepiece section Q Screen becomes darker than at previous use S Replace batteries If the problem persists contact your dealer or other authorized service representative for service instructions Q Image not clear S Adjust objective lens and or the eyepiece Turn on the IR 2 YEAR PRODUCT WARRANTY This product is guaranteed to be free from manufacturing defects in material and workmanship under normal use for a period of 2 two years from the date of purchase In the event a defect that is covered by the foregoing warranty occurs during the applicable period stated above ATN at its option will ei ther repair or replace the product and such action on the
4. Item ACMUCAO1 Item ACMUDBLRO3 Item ACMUIR45B2 CAUTION THIS PRODUCT CONTAINS NATURAL RUBBER LATEX WHICH MAY CAUSE ALLERGIC REACTIONS The information in this manual furnished for information use only is subject to change without notice is not to be construed as a commitment by ATN Corp ATN Corp assumes no responsibility or liability for any errors or inaccuracies that may appear in this book 2010 ATN Corp All right reserved FEATURES e Great for hunting camping boating or surveillance e Available IITs 1 2 CGT HPT WPT 3 3A 3P and G4 e Superb 3X or 5X lens system e Total darkness technology e Automatic brightness control e Built in IR illuminator e Manual focus e Diopter adjustable eyepiece e Rugged and versatile design e Light weight and comfortable e Water and dust resistant e Smart Technology e Soft case e Camera Adaptability e Two year warranty SPECIFICATIONS Magnification savsinrrocstnameseasdseacs 3x 6x with Doubler 1st Gen 5x 10x with Doubler 2 CGT HPT WPT 3 3A 3P and G4 Intensifier Tube cccceeeeee 1 2 CGT HPT WPT 3 3A 3P and G4 Lens System cccescseeeees 6 elements F1 1 4 90 mm Field Of VieW cccsccceseeeeeeees 14 1st Gen 9 2 CGT HPT WPT 3 3A 3P and G4 Range Of FOCUS iisiaccivinactescaielecas 2 5 m 8 to infinity Power Supp ly cccsecese0e two 3 volt lithium batteries CR132A Typ
5. OTE We suggest that you focus the diopter in daytime with the daylight filters on Next focus the front lens until the image and the grain are both sharp When you are in low light conditions and the daylight filter is off you may focus the front lens to obtain sharp image while the diopter should not be adjusted NOTE The front lens should be readjusted as you view objects at different distances USING THE CAMERA ADAPTER ooptionat To use your Night Shadow with a 35 mm camera or camcorder you will need the following 1 If you plan to use a camcorder then camcorder must have a MACRO feature Most modern camcorders today have a MACRO feature built in 2 If you plan to use a 35 mm camera you will need a MACRO lens If you don t have one we advise you to contact your local camera store 3 You may or may not need a STEP UP or STEP DOWN ring in order to adapt the camera adapter to your lens NOTE The camera adapter comes with 37 mm and 52 mm threads If you need other sizes your local camera store should be able to help e Remove the rubber eyecup from the Night Shadow e Screw the camera adapter onto the front of the lens on your Video camera lens or your 35 mm camera lens e Loosen the three set screws on the camera adapter e Place the camera adapter over the Night Shadow eyepiece e Tighten the three set screws to fit snugly to the Night Shadow eyepiece e You may need to focus the 35 mm camera or video camera in combinat
6. ate of the warranty Product merchandise returns that do not have an RMA listed may be refused ora significant delay in processing may occur Estimated Warranty service time is 10 20 business days End user customer is responsible for postage to ATN for warranty service ATN will cover return post age shipping after warranty repair to end user customer only if product is covered by aforementioned warranty ATN will return product after warranty service by domestic UPS ground and or domestic mail Any other requested required or international shipping method the postage shipping fee will be the responsibility of the end user customer 10 For customer service and technical support please contact American Technologies Network Corp North American Office 1341 San Mateo Avenue South San Francisco CA 94080 phone 800 910 2862 650 989 5100 fax 650 875 0129 European Office The following countries can use our toll free number 00 800 9102 8620 Austria France Germany Holland Italy Spain Sweden Switzerland For other countries please use 38 048 7770214 or 38 048 7770345 www atncorp com 2010 ATN Corporation
7. e Battery Life wcccscscncecesstanenndsuncentes 60 hours Gen 2 CGT 50 hours HPT WPT 3 3A 3P and G4 Operating Temperature 40 C to 50 C Storage Temperature 50 C to 70 C DITTGNMISI ONS vcaciencnsenninesicends setesase 255 x 122 x 78 mm 10 x 5 x 2 MY ClO a E 1 2 kg 2 5 lbs ATN reserves the right to change the above specifications at any time without notice APPLICATION The night vision bioculars are a complex opticoelectronic system for individual use The device consists of the objective lens eyepiece and body The body contains an intensifier tube assembly with an integrated high voltage power source and two three volt battery housing When installing the batteries one should keep in mind that the polarity of the batteries must coincide with the diagram on the body next to the battery housing cap The objective lens protective cover is designed to protect the objective lens from dust and scratches It also acts as a daylight filter allowing you to test the bioculars in the daylight or other bright light situations The pinhole in the center of the protective cover allows the user to check the operation ability of the device under the daylight conditions The scope is equipped with the Automatic Shut off System This system tracks when the scope is not used the controls are not touched for 60 minutes continuous and shuts the unit off automatically NOTE Do not test the scope under
8. ion with the Night Shadow in order to get the sharpest image possible e We suggest that you find an open space to work in Focus the init so that the scene is at its sharpest For the best results you should disable the auto focus if any on either the 35 mm camera or the video camera and manually focus the 35 mm camera or the video camera Once the image is in sharp simply adjust the Night Shadow front lens to change focus An important part to remember is that you are not taking a picture of the object that is far away from you but you are actually taking a picture of the phosphorous screen of the Night Shadow that is only 2 3 inches away Screw Joint ring Camera adapter USING THE DOUBLER ooptionat NOTE When attaching the doubler do not be afraid to use a little force e Make sure that the unit is turned off e Unscrew 90mm lens from the body of the Night Shadow Tii e Screw the doubler onto the back of the lens Doubler e Tighten the screw on the Doubler s side screw driver is provided e Screw the lens with the Doubler back into the main body OPERATION e Take the bioculars out of the case e Install the batteries into the housing with the polarity order as shown on the bioculars Battery Type 3 Volt Lithium 2 x CR123A e Press the button marked O I to turn the unit on with the protective lens covers still attached to the lenses Do not turn the unit on in the daytime witho
9. not at the time of purchase and whether or not such damages arise out of a breach of war ranty a breach of agreement negligence strict liability or any other theory of liability PRODUCT WARRANTY REGISTRATION In order to validate the warranty on your product ATN must receive a completed Product Warranty Registration Card for each unit or complete warranty registration on our website at www atncorp com Please complete the included form and immediately mail it to our Service Center ATN Corporation 1341 San Mateo Avenue South San Francisco CA 94080 OBTAINING WARRANTY SERVICE To obtain warranty service on your unit End user must notify ATN service department by calling 800 910 2862 or 650 989 5100 or via e mail service atncorp com to receive a Return Merchandise Authorization number RMA When returning please take or send the product postage paid with a copy of your sales receipt to our service center ATN Corporation at the address noted above All merchandise must be fully insured with the correct postage ATN will not be responsible for improper postage or missing or damaged merchandise during shipment When sending product back please clearly mark the RMA on the outside of the shipping box Please include a letter that indicates your RMA Name Return Address reason for service return Contact information such as valid telephone numbers and or e mail address and proof of purchases that will help us to establish the valid start d
10. o five 5 minutes after you have turned the unit off This is normal for the 1st Gen light intensifier tube INFRA RED ILLUMINATOR The infra red illuminators or IR illuminators are common to night vision The IR light greatly enhances the perform ance of the Night Shadow while remaining almost invisible to a naked eye Night Shadow has its own IR illuminator incorporated to the device body To turn the IR on push the IR button and you will see the orange indicator light come on It is important to remember that the IR illuminator is simply an infra red light source and like any light source it may loose its effectiveness over a great distance Remember If you twist and pull the IR you will increase its distance of effectiveness while decreasing the angle and vice versa NOTE The IR will automatically turn off when the unit s main power is turned off LOW BATTERY INDICATOR The low battery indicator is another feature that is programmed into your Smart bioculars If the batteries begin to lose its charge the Power LED starts to pulse indicating that you have to replace the batteries with new one NOTE The Night Shadow inter ocular distance could be adjusted manu ally To focus the Night Shadow you will need to adjust the diopter first Simply turn the diopter clockwise until it stops Then while looking to an object slowly turn the diopter back counter clockwise until the grain on the image becomes sharp N
11. riod The customer understands and agrees that except for the foregoing warranty no other warranties written or oral statutory expressed or implied including any implied warranty of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose shall apply to the product All such implied warranties are hereby and expressly disclaimed LIMITATION OF LIABILITY ATN will not be liable for any claims actions suits proceedings costs expenses damages or liabili ties arising out of the use of this product Operation and use of the product are the sole responsibility of the Customer ATN s sole undertaking is limited to providing the products and services outlined herein in accordance with the terms and conditions of this Agreement The provision of products sold and services performed by ATN to the Customer shall not be interpreted construed or regarded either expressly or implied as being for the benefit of or creating any obligation toward any third party of legal entity outside ATN and the Customer ATN s obligations under this Agreement extend solely to the Customer ATN s liability hereunder for damages regardless of the form or action shall not ex ceed the fees or other charges paid to ATN by the customer or customer s dealer ATN shall not in any event be liable for special indirect incidental or consequential damages including but not limited to lost income lost revenue or lost profit whether such damages were foreseeable or
12. the daylight conditions even with the daylight filter lens cap on for more than ten 10 minutes SMART DIGITAL TECHNOLOGY Smart Total Darkness Technology finally provides the user total control in the hi tech industry of night vision The Smart Series night vision devices have been designed with the latest computer technology Computer system on board identify the user s intention to look through the oculars When the oculars is brought to the user s eyes the bioculars will automatically turn on When removed from the eyes the device will turn off for this feature you have to engage the proximity sensor to its work mode The user will never have to worry about turning the bioculars on or off Smart series bioculars automatically sense when they re no longer being used and will shut off and go to sleep mode All the controls and buttons are digital Even if your batteries are low don t worry the smart series will let you know about that To use the smart sensor of the Night Shadow and save the life of the scope as well as batteries press both the SL and the buttons After that the Voyager turns off when you move away from the scope It will turn back on when you move back to the scope 1 Power indicator light when power is ON the LED will be green 2 When the proximity sensor is activated the LED changes to red 3 When IR is ON the LED is orange NOTE You may notice the persistent green glow for up t
13. unit First you will need to remove the eyepiece Unscrew the eyepiece counter clockwise to remove it CAUTION Use only photographic lens cleaning tissue on these surfaces Be careful not to scratch or smudge any of them When using compressed air to blow the dust away make sure to avoid inverting the can while spraying This might cause the frozen propellant to exit the can and cause serious problems with the glass and phosphor screens N WARNINGS AND CAUTIONS e Always remember to turn off the Night Shadow when it is not in use If you do not plan on us ing your device for a period of more than 10 days you should remove the batteries e Keep lens cap daylight filter on when not in use e Avoid contact with dust steam and gas e The Night Shadow is not harmful to the user or the environment e Do not disassemble except to clean the front lens and the eyepiece it will void your warranty e Evaluate the scopes function by looking through it in a lit environment with the daylight filter lens cap on Never use in daylight without the daylight filter lens cap on Do not surpass ten minutes of testing e Never point the Night Shadow at a bright light source If the scope shuts off automatically after directing it at a bright light source turn the unit off and wait 1 2 minutes before turning the unit back on e Adverse atmospheric conditions such as fog smog or haze and a lack of ambient light moon or starlight may diminish
14. ut the protective lens caps on You should see a green glow in the eyepiece e Observe the scene and adjust the diopter for the optimal image clarity e You may now enter the dark environment or simply shut the lights off in order to darken the room e Next remove the lens caps daylight filters and observe the scene You should readjust the front lens focusing for maximum clarity Remember the focus range of the bioculars is 20 to infinity e The unit will turn on and off automatically when you bring it to or take away from your eyes This is happened owing to proximity sensor To activate the proximity sensor push the digital control marked A You will notice the green LED changes to red when the sensor is on e In order to assure the proper functioning of the proximity sensor make sure that the protective glass surface of the sensor is always clean e Adjust the digital features as needed e Take your time to learn about your smart bioculars It will take some practice to use the device certainly for example to improve speed of focusing Power button Infra red illuminator ON OFF switch Proximity Sensor ON OFF switch Two 3V lithium batteries 90mm F 1 4 lens for maximum clarity CLEANING THE EYEPIECE You may need to clean the eyepiece of the Night Shadow from time to time in order to guaran tee top performance When you receive your Night Shadow you should check for dust on the eyepiece of the
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