The digital night vision monocular can perform in all ambient light. It has an advanced HD sensor and a high resolution OLED display, which provides full-color clarity in daytime and classic black & white viewing at night. This device meets the needs of professional hunters who value traditions and seek technological superiority.
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Safety Instruction
These instructions are intended to ensure that user can use the product correctly to avoid danger or property loss.
Laws and Regulations
- Use of the product must be in strict compliance with the local electrical safety regulations.
Transportation
- Keep the device in original or similar packaging while transporting it.
- Keep all wrappers after unpacking them for future use. In case of any failure occurred, you need to return the device to the factory with the original wrapper. Transportation without the original wrapper may result in damage on the device and the company shall not take any esponsibilities.
- DO NOT drop the product or subject it to physical shock. Keep the device away from magnetic interference.
Power Supply
- Please purchase the adapter by yourself. Input voltage should meet the Limited Power Source (5 VDC, 2A) according to the IEC62368 standard. Please refer to technical specifications for detailed information.
- Use the power adapter provided by qualified manufacturer. Refer to the product specification for detailed power requirements.
- Make sure the plug is properly connected to the power socket.
- DO NOT connect multiple devices to one power adapter, to avoid over-heating or fire hazards caused by overload.
- The battery charger is included in the package. The input voltage for the supplied battery charger should meet the Limited Power Source (5 VDC, 2 A).
- The power source should meet limited power source or PS2 requirements according to IEC 60950-1 OR ICE 62368-1 standard.
Battery
- Improper use or replacement of the battery may result in explosion hazard. Replace with the same or equivalent type only.
- The battery type is 18650 with the protection board. The battery size is 19 mm × 70 mm. The rated voltage is 3.6 VDC, and the battery capacity is 3200 mA. Dispose of used batteries in conformance with the instructions provided by the battery manufacturer.
- Make sure the battery temperature is between 0 °C to 45 °C (32 °F to 113 °F) when charging.
- For long-term storage of the battery, make sure it is fully charged every half year to ensure the battery quality. Otherwise, damage may occur.
- Do not charge other battery types with the supplied charger. Confirm there is no flammable material within 2 m of the charger during charging.
- DO NOT place the battery near heating or fire source. Avoid direct sunlight.
- DO NOT swallow the battery to avoid chemical burns.
- DO NOT place the battery in the reach of children.
- The battery cannot be charged with external power source directly.
- The device cannot be charged, please use the supplied charger to charge the battery.
- Please purchase the adapter by yourself. The using environment of the adapter should be consistent with that of the device.
Maintenance
- If the product does not work properly, please contact your dealer or the nearest service center. We shall not assume any responsibility for problems caused by unauthorized repair or maintenance.
- Wipe the device gently with a clean cloth and a small quantity of ethanol, if necessary.
- If the equipment is used in a manner not specified by the manufacturer, the protection provided by the device may be impaired.
- Clean the lens with soft and dry cloth or wiping paper to avoid scratching it.
Using Environment
- Make sure the running environment meets the requirement of the device. The operating temperature shall be -30°C to 55°C (-22°F to 131°F), and the operating humidity shall be 95% or less.
- DO NOT expose the device to extremely hot, cold, dusty, corrosive, saline-alkali, or damp environments.
- This device can only be safely used in the region below 2000 meters above the sea level.
- Avoid equipment installation on vibratory surface or places subject to shock (neglect may cause equipment damage).
- DO NOT aim the lens at the sun or any other bright light.
Emergency
- If smoke, odor, or noise arises from the device, immediately turn off the power, unplug the power cable, and contact the service center.
Manufacture Address
Room 313, Unit B, Building 2, 399 Danfeng Road, Xixing Subdistrict, Binjiang District, Hangzhou,Zhejiang 310052, China Hangzhou Microimage Software Co., Ltd.
Chapter 1 Overview
1.1 Device Description
The digital night vision monocular can perform in all ambient light. It has an advanced HD sensor and a high resolution OLED display, which provides full-color clarity in daytime and classic black & white viewing at night. This device meets the needs of professional hunters who value traditions and seek technological superiority.
1.2 Main Function
- Distance Measurement: The device can detect the distance between the target and the device.
- Client Software Connection: The device can capture snapshots, record videos, and set parameters by HIKMICRO Sight App after being connected to your phone via hotspot.
- Reticle Correction: The reticle helps you to aim at the target fast and accurately.
- Display Mode: The device supports multiple display modes, and you can set day mode, night
- mode, defog mode, or auto mode according to the scene.
1.3 Appearance
The appearance description of the digital night vision monocular is shown below. Please take the actual product for reference.
Figure 1-1 Device Appearance
Table 1-1 Buttons and Components
No | Description | Function |
1 | Lens Cover | Protect the lens |
2 | Focus Ring | Adjust the focus to find clear targets. |
3 | Power Key | ● Press: standby mode/Wake up device ● Hold: power on/off |
4 | Mode Key | Hold to switch display modes. |
5 | Wheel | ● Press: start/stop recording ● Hold: menu operation |
6 | Fixing Ring | Fix the clip-on eyepiece to the device. |
7 | Locking Ring | Lock the adapter with the clip-on eyepiece. |
8 | Adapter | Connect to daylight scope. It has four types: 38 mm, 40 mm, 50 mm, and 62 mm. |
9 | Type-C Interface | Connect the device to power supply or transmit data with a type-C cable |
10 | Infrared Light | Help to view target clearly in dark environment. |
11 | Battery Compartment | Install the battery in it. |
4 + 5 | Mode Key + Wheel | Press to capture snapshots. |
Chapter 2 Preparation
2.1 Cable Connection
Connect the device and power adaptor with a type-C cable to power on the device. Alternatively, connect the device and PC to export files.
Steps
- Lift the cable interface cover
- Connect the device and power adapter with a Type-C cable to power on the device. Alternatively, connect the device and PC to export files.
Figure 2-1 Cable Connection
2.2 Install Adapter
Steps
- Make sure the red dot of the adapter align with the red dot of the eyepiece, and insert the adapter as arrow 1.
- . Rotate the locking ring anticlockwise (as arrow 2 shows).
Figure 2-2 Install Adapter
Note
The selectable types of the adapter are 38, 40, 50, and 62.
2.3 Remove Adapter
Steps
- Rotate only the locking ring clockwise, and make sure the device or other parts of the adapter are not rotated or moved.
- Plug out the adapter after it is loosen.
2.4 Install Battery
Insert the batteries into the battery compartment.
Steps
- Turn the battery cover anticlockwise to loosen it.
Figure 2-3 Open Battery Cover
Figure 2-4 Install Battery
3. Turn the battery cover clockwise to tighten it.
Figure 2-5 Close Battery Cover
Note
Remove the battery from the battery compartment if the device is not used for a long time.
2.5 Install Daylight Scope
You can use the device together with a daylight scope to view the target clear in daytime.
Steps
- . Install the daylight scope into the transfer ring as arrow 1.
- Lock the buckle to fix the daylight scope as arrow 2.
Figure 2-6 Install Daylight Scope
2.6 Power On/Off
Power On
When the battery is sufficiently charged, hold for about 2 seconds to power on the device.
Power Off
When the device is turned on, hold for 2 seconds to power off the device.
Auto Power Off
Set the auto power off time for your device, and then the device will automatically shut down as the set time.
Steps
- Hold the wheel to go to the menu.
- . Rotate the wheel to select , and press the wheel to select the auto power off time as required.
- . Hold the wheel to save and exit.
Note
- See the battery icon for the battery status. means the battery is fully charged, and means that the battery is low.
- When the low power note shows, charge the battery
- The auto power off countdown will start again when the device exits standby mode, or the device is restarted.
2.7 Menu Description
When the device is turned on, hold the wheel to show the menu. In the menu, you can rotate the wheel to select functions, press the wheel to configure the
selected function, and hold the wheel to exit the menu.
Figure 2-7 Menu Interface
Chapter 3 Image Settings
3.1 Adjust Focus
Steps
- Power on the device
- . Hold the device and make sure the eyepiece covers your eye.
- Adjust the focus ring until the image is clear.
Figure 3-1 Adjust Focus
Note
When focusing, do not touch the surface of lens to avoid smearing the lens.
3.2 Adjust Brightness
In menu mode, rotate the wheel to select and press the wheel to adjust brightness.
3.3 Adjust Contrast
In menu mode, rotate the wheel to select and press the wheel to adjust image contrast.
3.4 Set Smart IR
Image overexposure may occur in too bright environment. The smart IR function helps to adjust the overexposed images, and it can improve the image effect in night mode by adjusting the brightness of the supplement light.
3.5 Set Display Mode
You can select different display modes in different scenes. Hold in live view interface to switch display modes. Day, night, defog, and auto are selectable.
Figure 3-2 Display Mode
Day
Night
Auto
Defog
3.6 Set OSD
You can choose whether to display the OSD information on the live view interface in this function.
Steps
- Hold the wheel to show the menu
- Rotate the wheel to select , and press the wheel to enter the time setting interface.
- Press the wheel to switch the time system, and rotate the wheel to select the time and date to be synchronized.
- Press the wheel to enable or disable the selected OSD information.
3.6.1 Synchronize Time
Steps
- Hold the wheel to show the menu.
- . Rotate the wheel to select , and press the wheel to enter the time setting interface
- Press the wheel to switch the time system, and rotate the wheel to select the time and date to be synchronized.
- Press the wheel to select the hour, minute, second, year, month, or day to be synchronized.
- Rotate the wheel to change the hour, minute, second, year, month, or day selected, and press the wheel again to finish the setting
- Hold the wheel to save settings and exit.
3.7 Calibrate Image
The device can adjust the thermal view to make it consistent with the optical view.
Steps
- Hold the wheel to enter the image calibration interface.
- . Rotate the wheel to select the coordinates, and press the wheel to confirm.
- Rotate the wheel to select the coordinates, and press the wheel to switch the X and Y axis.
- . (Optional) Rotate and press the wheel to select Reference Line, and press the wheel to enable this function. A horizontal reference line appears in the middle of the view when it is enabled.
Figure 3-3 Image Calibration Effect with the Reference Line
- (Optional) Rotate and press the wheel to select Restore, and press the wheel to confirm. Select OK to restore the view to default position, and CANCEL to return to the setting interface.
Note
The default position of image window may not be exactly at zero (X = 0, Y = 0). This is caused by slight individual differences of optical components, and it is a normal phenomenon.
4. Hold the wheel to exit image calibration.
3.8 Set Brand Logo
You can add brand logo on the live view interface.
Steps
- Hold the wheel to show the menu.
- Rotate the wheel to select .
- Press the wheel to enable Brand Logo
- Hold the wheel to save the settings and exit.
Result
The brand logo is displayed at the right bottom of the image and video.
Chapter 4 Measure Distance
The device can detect the distance between the target and the observation position.
Before You Start
When measuring the distance, keep the hand and the position steady. Otherwise, the accuracy may be affected.
Steps
- . Hold the wheel to show the menu.
- Select and press the wheel to go to the setting interface.
- Rotate the wheel to select the target from Deer, Grey Wolf, Brown Bear, and Custom.
- Press the wheel and rotate it to set the target height.
Note
The available height ranges from 0.1 m to 9.9 m.
- Press the wheel to confirm.
3. Hold the wheel to return to the distance measurement interface.
4. Align the center of top mark with the edge of target top. Press the wheel. The cursor blinks on the top edge of the target.
5. Align the center of bottom mark with the edge of target bottom. Press the wheel.
Result
The left top of the image displays the distance measurement result and the height of the target.
Note
Go to distance measurement interface, and press the wheel to view the result of the previous
measuring target.
Chapter 5 Picture and Video
You can manually record video or capture picture when displaying live view
5.1 Capture Picture
In the main live view interface, press and wheel at the same time to capture images.
Note
When capturing succeeds, the image freezes for 1 second and a prompt shows on the display. For exporting captured pictures, refer to Export Files.
5.2 Set Audio
If you enable the audio function, the sound will be recorded with the video. When there is too loud noise in the video, you can disable this function.
Steps
- In the main live view, hold the wheel to show the menu.
- Rotate the wheel to select .
- Press the wheel to enable or disable this function.
- . Hold the wheel to save and exit.
5.3 Record Video
In the live view interface, press the wheel to start recording, and press the wheel again to stop recording.
Note
The recording time is displayed at left top of the image. For exporting recording files, refer to Export Files
5.4 Prerecord Video
After you enable this function and select the prerecording time, the device can automatically start recording the 7, 10 or 15 seconds before the recoil- ctivation and end recording the 7, 10 or 15.
Steps
- In the main live view, hold the wheel to show the menu
- Rotate the wheel to select .
- Press the wheel to switch the prerecording time. 7 s, 10 s, and 15 s are selectable.
- Hold the wheel to save and exit.
Note
If you activate recoils continuously, the device will start recording the 7, 10 or 15 seconds before the first recoil and end recording the 7, 10, or 15 seconds after the last recoil.
What to do next
For exporting recording files, refer to Export Files.
5.5 Export Files
This function is used to export recorded videos and captured pictures.
Before You Start
- Turn off the hotspot function
- Turn on the device after connecting it to your PC, and keep the device on for 10 to 15 seconds before other operations.
Steps
- Connect the device and PC with a Type-C cable.
Note
Make sure the device is turned on when connecting the cable.
2. Open computer disk and select the disk of device. Go to the DCIM folder and find the folder named after the capture year and month. For example, if you capture a picture or record a video on June 2021, go to DCIM → 202106 to find the picture or video.
3.Select and copy the files to PC.
4.Disconnect the device from your PC.
Note
- The device displays images when you connect it to PC, but functions such as recording, capturing and hotspot are disabled.
- When you connect the device to PC for the first time, it installs the drive program automatically.
Chapter 6 Client Software Connection
Connect the device to the HIKMICRO Sight App via hotspot, then you can capture picture, record video, or configure parameters on your phone.
Steps
- Hold the wheel to show the menu of device.
- Press to enable hotspot function.
- Turn on the WLAN of your phone and connect to the hotspot.
- Hotspot Name: Wlan-IPTS Serial No.
- Hotspot Password: Serial No
4. Scan the QR code to download and install the App
Android System
iOS System
5.Open the App and connect your phone with the device. You can view the interface of device on your phone.
Note
- The device cannot connect to the App if entering wrong password several times. Refer to Restore Device to reset the device, and connect the App again.
- The device should be activated for the first use. The default password must be changed after the activation.
Chapter 7 Language Settings
You can select the device language in this function.
Steps
- Hold the wheel to show the menu
- Rotate the wheel to select , and press the wheel to enter the language configuration interface.
- Rotate the wheel to select the language as required, and press the wheel to confirm.
Chapter 8 Unit Settings
You can switch the unit for the distance measurement function and the reticle function.
Steps
- Hold the wheel to show the menu
- Rotate the wheel to select , and press the wheel to switch the unit. Yard and m are selectable.
- Hold the wheel to save settings and exit.
Chapter 9 Maintenance
This part introduces the operation of checking device information, upgrading device, and restoring to defaults, etc.
9.1 View Device Information
Steps
- Hold the wheel to show the menu of device.
- Select , and press the wheel. You can view the device information such as version, and serial. No.
9.2 Upgrade Device
Before You Start
- Please get the upgrade package first.
- Make sure the hotspot function is disabled.
- Turn on the device after connecting it to your PC, and keep the device on for 10 to 15 seconds before other operations.
Steps
- Connect the device to your PC with cable, and then turn on the device.
- Open the detected disk, copy the upgrade file and paste it to the root directory of the device.
- Hold to reboot the device, and the device upgrades automatically. The upgrading process will be displayed in the main interface.
Note
During the upgrade, make sure the device is connected to your PC. Otherwise, it may cause unnecessary upgrade failure, firmware damage, etc.
4.Repeat the above steps to upgrade all firmware packages one by one.
9.3 Restore Device
Steps
- Hold the wheel to show the menu of device.
- Rotate the wheel to select , and press the wheel to restore the device to defaults according to the prompt.
Chapter 10 Frequently Asked Questions
10.1 Why is the monitor off?
Check whether the device is off-battery. Connect the device to power supply and turn it on to check the monitor.
10.2 The image is not clear, how to adjust it?
Adjust the diopter adjustment knob until the image is clear. Refer to section 3.1.
10.3 Capturing or recording fails. What’s the problem?
Check the following items.
- Whether the device is connected to your PC. Capturing or recording is disabled in this status.
- Whether the storage space is full.
- Whether the device is low-battery.
10.4 Why the PC cannot identify the device?
Check the following items.
- Whether the device is connected to your PC with supplied USB cable.
- If you use other USB cables, make sure the cable length is no longer than 1 m.
Chapter 11 Appendix
11.1 Reticle Correction
Scan the following QR code to get the correction method of the reticle function. This function is only supported by certain models. Please take the actual device for reference.
11.2 Device Command
Scan the following QR code to get device common serial port commands.
Note that the command list contains the commonly used serial port commands for HIKMICRO thermal cameras.