Handheld Thermal Monocular Camera Instruction Manual

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Regulatory Information

FCC Information

Please take attention that changes or modification not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment. FCC compliance: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be
determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
—Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
—Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
—Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
—Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV techniciaan for help
This equipment should be installed and operated with a minimum distance 20cm between theradiator and your body.

FCC Conditions

This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two
conditions:
1. This device may not cause harmful interference.
2. This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

Industry Canada ICES-003 Compliance

This device meets the CAN ICES-3 (B)/NMB-3(B) standards requirements.
1. This device complies with Industry Canada licence-exempt RSS standard(s). Operation is subject to the following two conditions: this device may not cause interference, and
2. this device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.

Under Industry Canada regulations, this radio transmitter may only operate using an antenna of a type and maximum (or lesser) gain approved for the transmitter by Industry Canada. To reduce potential radio interference to other users, the antenna type and its gain should be so chosen that the equivalent isotropically radiated power (e.i.r.p.) is not more than that necessary for successful communication.

This equipment should be installed and operated with a minimum distance 20cm between the radiator and your body.

Introduction

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Overview

The handheld thermal monocular is a handheld thermal camera with functions of observation, highest temperature spot mark, distance measurement, hot spot, and so on. The high-sensitivity built-in IR detector
provides you with clear view even in total darkness.

Features

• High performance chip, and DDE (Digital Detail Enhancement) technique
• 1024 × 768 resolution OLED display
• Built-in rechargeable Li-ion battery
• Up to five hours continuous running (hot spot function off)
• USB Cable
• Small in size and light in weight

Functions

Distance Measurement:
The device can detect the distance between you and the target.
Highest Temperature Mark:
The device detects and marks the spot of highest temperature.
Network:
The device can capture snapshots, recordvideos, and set parameters via APP after being connected to your phone.
DPC (Defective Pixel Correction):
The device can correct the defective pixels on the screen which are not performing asexpected.
Palettes:
Device supports palettes mode switch.
Storage:
Built-in memory module supports video recording/snapshot capturing.
Digital Zoom:
Device supports 1×, 2×, and 4× digital zoom.

Appearance

Dimension

Note: the dimension varies according to different camera models.

Warning:
The laser radiation emitted from the device can cause eye injuries, burning of skin or inflammable substances. Before enabling the Light Supplement function, make sure no human or inflammable substances are in front of the laser lens.

Basic Operations

Charge the Monocular

Note: Please charge the monocular with the delivered USB cable and power adapter. The charging temperature should be 0 °C to 45 °C (32 °F to 113 °F).
Steps:

1. Lift the USB cover.

2. Plug in the USB cable and connect the other terminal into the power adapter.
3. Plug the power adapter to the power source.
When the monocular is turned on, the OSD (on-screen display) shows the battery status. When you see the Low Battery status, charge the monocular and ensure it’s working properly.

Battery LED Indicator Status

Power On and Off

Power On
Hold the POWER button for two seconds to turn on the device. Refer to the figure below for the main view of the monocular.

Power Off

When the monocular is turned on, hold the POWER button for two seconds to power off the device.

Observe Thermal View

Steps:
1. Power on the monocular.
2. Hold the monocular and make sure the eyepiece covers your eye.

3. Slide the sight adjust knob to adjust the diopter until the OSD text or image is clear.

Note: You must perform the sight adjustment before any further use of the monocular.
4. Point the monocular towards the target of the view.

Others

Connect the thermal monocular to your PC with USB cable, you can export the recorded videos and captured snapshots.

Steps:

Notes:

• When you connect the device to PC for the first time, it installs the drive program automatically.
• When you connect the device to PC, the device displays images, but functions such as recording, capturing and hot spot are disabled.

File Export

Steps:
1. Connect the thermal monocular to your PC with USB cable and open the detected disk.
2. Enter DCIM>100EZVIZ to view the videos and snapshots.

• Select and copy the videos to PC and play the file with the player.
• Select and copy the snapshots to PC and view the files.

3. Disconnect the device from your PC

Upgrade

Steps:
1. Connect the thermal monocular to your PC with USB cable and open the detected disk.
2. Copy the upgrade file and paste it to the root directory of the device.
3. Disconnect the device from your PC.
4. Reboot the monocular and the device upgrades automatically. The upgrading process will be displayed in the main interface.

Main Function

When the monocular is turned on, hold the button for three seconds to display the OSD menu.

Palette Settings
Under the same scene, you can select different palettes to see the scene in different effects.

Distance Measurement

Before you start:
In the view mode, you can hold the button to enter the menu and select to enter the distance measurement mode.
Purpose:
You can mark the top and bottom of the target in the distance to calculate the distance in between.
Steps: 

Highest Temperature Spot Mark

Record/Capture

Video Recording
In the view mode, hold the button for three seconds, and the monocular starts to record. In the upper left corner, the recording time displays.

After recording the video, hold the button for three seconds again, and the monocular stops recording.

Snapshot Capturing
In the view mode, press the button, the live view freezes for one second, and the snapshot is captured.

Digital Zoom

Press the button in the view mode, the live view will switch between 1× digital zoom, 2× digital zoom, and 4× digital zoom.

Shutter Release

In the view mode, press the MOD button once to release the shutter once.

FFC (Flat Field Correction)

Purpose:
This function can correct nonuniformity of display.
Steps:

DPC (Defective Pixel Correction)

The monocular can correct the defective pixels on the screen which are not performed as expected.
Before you start:
Switch the palettes mode to white hot mode.
Steps:

Network Configuration

Connect your phone to the hot spot of the monocular, you can capture picture or record video on your phone.
Steps:
1. Hold the button to show the menu of monocular.
2. Press the key to enable hot spot function.
3. Turn on the WLAN and connect to the hot spot.
– Hot Spot Name: HIK-IPTS Serial No.
– Hot Spot Password: The last 9 digits of serial number.
4. Search the “Hik-Connect” on App Store (iOS System) or Google Play TM (Android System) to download and install the app.
5. Open the APP and connect your phone with the device. You can view the interface of monocular on your phone.
Note: when the power is less than 15%, the hotspot function will be turned off automatically.

Hik-connect Connection

Before you start:
Install the Hik-connect on your mobile phone first, and then connect your phone to the hot spot of the scope. Refer to chapter 4.9 for details of hot spot connection.

Add the Device

Steps:

View the Interface of Device

Steps: