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The thermal image scope is equipped with high-sensitivity IR detector, and adopts advanced thermal imaging technology, to get clear view in poor visibility or dark environment. It helps to view the target and measure the distance. It can view the moving target and meet the outdoor condition. The device can be widely used for searching and rescuing, hunting, etc.
OVERVIEW
DEVICE DESCRIPTION
The thermal image scope is equipped with high-sensitivity IR detector, and adopts advanced thermal imaging technology, to get clear view in poor visibility or dark environment. It helps to view the target and measure the distance. It can view the moving target and meet the outdoor condition. The device can be widely used for searching and rescuing, hunting, etc.
MAIN FUNCTION
Distance Measurement: The device can detect the distance between the target and the device.
Highest Temperature Tracking: The device can detect the highest temperature in the scene and mark the spot.
Reticle Correction: The reticle helps you to aim at the target fast and accurately.
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.
Image Correction: The device supports DPC (Defective Pixel Correction) and FFC (Flat Field Correction) which can optimize the image quality.
APPEARANCE
There are two types of thermal image scopes. Please take the actual product for reference.
BUTTON
| No. | Icon | Button | Description |
| 1 |  | Power | ● Press: Standby mode/wake up device ● Hold: Power on/off |
| 2 |  | Capture | ● Press: Capture ● Hold: Start/stop record video |
| 3 |  | Shutter | ● Press: Correct non-uniformity of display |
| 4 |  | Zoom | ● Press: Switch digital zoom ● Hold: Enable/disable reticle |
| 5 |  | Menu | ● Press: Enable/disable OSD ● Hold: Menu operation |
| 6 |  | Mode | ● Press: Switch palettes |
INTERFACE
| No. | Component | Function |
| 1 | Lens cover | Protect the lens. |
| 2 | Focus Ring | Adjust the focal length. |
| 3 | Data Exchange Interface | Connect with the output cable. |
| 4 | Fixing Ring | Fix the eyepiece |
| 5 | Battery Compartment | Install the battery in it. |
| 6 | Bolt | Loosen the bolt to install the batteries. |
| 7 | Diopter Adjustment Ring | Adjust the dioptric correction |
| 8 | Eyepiece | View the target |
| 9 | Knob | Secure the device to the rail. |
PREPARATION
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.
INSTALL BATTERY
Insert the batteries into the battery compartment.
BEFORE YOU START: The device supports 3.0 V or 3.7 V rechargeable lithium battery or 3.0 V non-rechargeable dry battery. Select the correct battery voltage in the device menu after you install the battery, or it may cause abnormal shutdown.
STEPS
1. Rotate the knob anticlockwise to loosen it.
2. Make sure the battery’s positive terminal and negative terminal are installed correctly.
3. Rotate the knob clockwise to tighten it.
Take the battery away if the device is not used for a long time.
SELECT BATTERY TYPE
You can change the battery type according to your need. Select the correct battery voltage in the device menu.
STEPS
1. In the view mode, hold 
to show the menu.
2. Select 
, and press to switch the voltage.
INSTALL RAIL
BEFORE YOU START
Turn off the device first.
Use the Non-dust cloth to clean the device base and the rail.
STEPS
1. Install the device to the rail as the arrow shows.
2. Insert the screws, and tighten them.
3. Tighten the knobs to secure the device.
CHANGE EYEPIECE
The device can be used as a handheld observational camera or a clip-on scope. You can change the eyepiece to realize different use of the device.
STEPS
1. Rotate the fixing ring of eyepiece anticlockwise to remove it.
2. Align the eyepiece with the grooves of device, and rotate the eyepiece clockwise to tighten it.
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 about 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
1. Hold to go to the menu.
2. Press 
or 
to select 
, and press to select the auto power off time as required.
3. Hold 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.
MENU DESCRIPTION
When the device is turned on, press to display the OSD menu.
Press to move the cursor up.
Press to move the cursor down.
Press 
to move the cursor left.
Press 
to move the cursor right.
Press to confirm.
IMAGE SETTINGS
ADJUST DIOPTER
STEPS
1. Power on the device.
2. Hold the device and make sure the eyepiece covers your eye.
3. Adjust the diopter adjustment ring until the OSD text or image is clear.
Note: When adjusting diopter, DO NOT touch the surface of lens to avoid smearing the lens.
ADJUST FOCUS
STEPS
1. Power on the device.
2. Open the lens cover.
3. Hold the device and make sure the eyepiece covers your eye.
4. Adjust the focus ring until the image is clear.
ADJUST BRIGHTNESS
In the menu mode, select 
and press to adjust brightness. In white hot mode, the higher the value of brightness is, the brighter the image is. The image effect in white hot mode is showed as picture below and effect in black hot mode is opposite.
ADJUST CONTRAST
In the menu mode, 
and press to adjust image contras.
SELECT SCENE
You can select proper scene according to actual using scene to improve the display effect.
STEPS
1. Hold to go to the menu.
2. Select 
and press to switch scene.
refers to recognition mode and is recommended in normal scene.- refers to jungle mode and is recommended in hunting environment.
refers to jungle mode and is recommended in hunting environment.3. Hold to save settings and exit.
SET PALETTES
You can select different palettes to display the same scene in different effects. Press to switch palettes.
WHITE HOT
The hot part is light-colored in view. The higher the temperature is, the lighter the color is.
BLACK HOT
The hot part is black-colored in view. The higher the temperature is, the darker the color is.
RED HOT
The hot part is red-colored in view. The higher the temperature is, the redder the color is.
FUSION
From high temperature to low temperature, the image is colored in from white, yellow, red,
pink to purple.
CORRECT DEFECTIVE PIXEL
The device can correct the defective pixels on the screen which are not performed as expected.
STEPS
1. Hold to show the menu.
2. Select 
.
3. Press , , , and to move the cursor to the position of dead pixel.
4. Press to correct the dead pixel.
Note: The selected defective pixel can be magnified and displayed at the bottom right of the interface.
FLAT FIELD CORRECTION
This function can correct non-uniformity of display.
STEPS
1. Hold to go to the menu.
2. Select 
and press to switch FFC mode.
Manual: Hold in live view to trigger calibration.
Auto: The device performs FFC automatically according to the set schedule when switching on the camera.
External: Cover the lens cover, then hold in live view to trigger calibration.
3. Hold to save the settings and exit.
SET PICTURE IN PICTURE MODE
STEPS
1. In the view mode, hold to show the menu.
2. Select 
and and enter PIP mode. The details show in the upper center.
– When reticle is enabled, the PIP view is the detail of reticle.
– When reticle is not enabled, the PIP view is the detail of central part.
3. Hold to exit.
Note: If digital zoom is enabled, the PIP view also zooms. If the digital zoom ratio exceeds 4, the PIP
does not zoom. This function varies according to different camera models.
ADJUST DIGITAL ZOOM
You can zoom the image by using this function. Press in the view mode, the live view switches between 1×, 2×, 4×, and 8×.
Note: This function varies according to different camera models.
SET OSD
In the live view interface, press to display or hide the OSD information.
SYNCHRONIZE TIME
STEPS
- Hold to show the menu.
- Select , and press to enter the time setting interface.
- Press to switch the time system, and press and to select the time and date to be synchronized.
- Press to select the hour, minute, second, year, month, or day to be synchronized, and press and again to change the number.
- Hold to save settings and exit.
, and press SET BRAND LOGO
You can add brand logo on the live view interface.
STEPS
- Hold to show the menu.
- Press or to select .
- Press to enable Brand Logo.
- Hold to save the settings and exit.
.RESULT: The brand logo is displayed at the bottom right of the image.
Note: After enabling this function, the brand logo only displays on the live view interface, captures and videos.
BURNING PREVENTION
This function can prevent the detector of the thermal channel from being burned. When you enable this function, the shield will close if the grey scale of the detector reaches a certain value.
STEPS
- Hold to show the menu.
- Select and press to enable or disable the burn-prevention function.
- Hold to save settings and exit.
and press Note: When the burn-prevention function is disabled, the shield should be opened if it closes.
HOT TRACKING
The device can detect the highest temperature spot in the scene and mark it on display.
STEPS
- Hold to show the menu.
- Select and press to mark the spot of highest temperature.
- Hold to save settings and exit.
RESULT: When the function is enabled, 
displays in the spot of highest temperature. When the scene changes, the moves.
AIMING POINT SETTINGS
CORRECT RETICLE
Enable the reticle to view the position of the target. The functions such as freeze and zoom help to adjust the reticle more accurately.
STEPS
- In the view mode, hold to show the menu.
- Press or to select , and press to enter the reticle setting interface. A reticle shows in the center of the view.
- Press to select a reticle No. You can select OFF to disable the reticle.
- Press or to select Distance. Press to switch the digit, and press or to change the number. Press to confirm.
- Press or to select Type, and press to switch the reticle type. 5 types of reticles can be selected.
, and press 
6. (Optional) Press or to select Freeze. Press to enable or disable the function.
Note: When you switch the reticle No., a prompt will appear on the interface. Select OK to save the parameters for the current reticle. When enabling the freeze function in reticle, you can adjust the position of the cursor on a frozen image. This function can prevent image flutter.
7. (Optional) Press or to select Zoom. Press to switch the zoom ratio.
8. Press or to select the coordinates, and press to switch the X and Y axis. If you select X, the reticle moves left and right; if you select Y, the reticle moves up and down.
9. Press , , , and to move the reticle until it reaches the target position. The coordinates show the current position of the reticle, and the small reticle indicates the initial position of the reticle.
10. Hold