Hikmicro Thunder TH35 Instruction Manual

• Hikmicro Thunder TH35

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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 the
radiator 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.

EU Conformity Statement

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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.

Symbol Conventions

The symbols that may be found in this document are defined as follows.

Symbol	Description
Danger	Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will or could result in death or serious injury.
Caution	Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in equipment damage, data loss, performance degradation, or unexpected results.
Note	Provides additional information to emphasize or supplement important points of the main text.

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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
  responsibilities.
• DO NOT drop the product or subject it to physical shock. Keep the device away from magnetic
  interference.

Power Supply

• Please purchase the charger by yourself. Input voltage should meet the Limited Power Source (5 VDC, 2A) according to the IEC61010-1 standard. Please refer to technical specifications for detailed information.
• 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.

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 CR123A2/RCR123A2. Dispose of used batteries in conformance with the instructions provided by the battery manufacturer.
• 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.

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.
• A few device components (e.g., electrolytic capacitor) require regular replacement. The average lifespan varies, so periodic checking is recommended. Contact your dealer for details.
• 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.
• It is recommended to reboot the device every 2 hours when using it to ensure the device performance.

Using Environment

• Make sure the running environment meets the requirement of the device. The operating temperature shall be -20°C to 55°C (-4°F to 131°F), and the operating humidity shall be 95% or less.
• DO NOT expose the device to high electromagnetic radiation or dusty environments.
• 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

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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 aim at the target, and measuring the distance. It can aim at the moving target and
meets the outdoor condition. The device can be widely used in patrolling, searching and rescuing,
hiking, hunting, and travel, 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.
• Range Table Correction: The crosshair helps you to aim at the target fast and accurately.
• Trajectory Correction: The cursor helps you to shot the target with high accuracy.
• Client Software Connection: The device can capture snapshots, record videos, and set parameters by T-Vision 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

Icon	Button	Description
	Power	Press: Standby Mode/Wake up Device Hold: Power On/Off
	Mode	Press: Switch Palettes
	Capture	Press: Capture Hold: Start/Stop Record Video
	Menu	Press: Enable/Disable OSD Hold: Menu Operation
	Zoom	Press: Switch Digital Zoom Hold: Enable/Disable Range Table
	Shutter	Press: Correct Non-uniformity of Display

Interface

Component	Function
Objective Lens	Adjust the distance between the lens and the sensor to view the target much clearer.
Focus Ring	Adjust the sight view.
Bolt	Loosen the bolt to install the batteries.
Knob	Secure the device to the gun base.
Data Exchange Interface	Connect with the output cable.
Transfer Ring	Connect with a daylight scope.

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.

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.

Secure Device

Before You Start

• Turn off the device first.
• Use the Non-dust cloth to clean the device base and the gun’s base.

Steps

1. Install the device to the gun base as arrow 1.
2. Insert the screws, and tighten them.

3. Tighten the knobs to secure the device as arrow 2.

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.

Install Daylight Scope

You can use the device together with a daylight scope to view the target clear in daytime.

Steps

1. Install the daylight scope into the transfer ring as arrow 1.
2. Lock the buckle to fix the daylight scope as arrow 2.

Power On/Off

Power On

When the battery is enough, press to power on the device.

Power Off

When the device is turned on, hold for 2 seconds to power off the device.

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.

Adjust Diopter

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 OSD text or image is clear.

Note: When adjusting diopter, DO NOT touch the surface of lens to avoid smearing the lens.

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, select and press to adjust image contrast.

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.
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 more black 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.

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 correct the non-uniformity of display.
   – 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 correct the non-uniformity of
   display.
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 enter PIP mode. The details show in the upper left corner.
   ● When range table is enabled, the PIP view is the detail of crosshair.
   ● When range table is not enabled, the PIP view is the detail of central part.
3. Press to switch the PIP type. Upper Left, Upper Middle, Upper Right, and OFF are
   selectable.

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Note: When you select Upper Right as PIP type, the OSD will be blocked.

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4. Hold to exit.

If digital zoom is enabled, the PIP view also zooms. If the digital zoom ratio exceeds 4, the PIP does not zoom.

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.

Highest Temperature Tracking

The device can detect the highest temperature spot in the scene and mark it on display. In the menu, select and press to mark the spot of highest temperature. When the function is enabled, displays in the spot of highest temperature. When the scene changes, the moves.

Correct Range Table

Enable the range table to aim at the target.

Steps

1. In the view mode, hold to show the menu.
2. Select . A crosshair shows in the center of the view.
3. Press , or to select the range table type. Then press to confirm.
4. Press , , , and to move the crosshair position. The coordinate shows the current position of the crosshair.
5. Hold to save and exit.

Correct Trajectory

Enable the trajectory correction to shot the target with high accuracy by marking the offset between the big crosshair and small crosshair.

Before You Start

Select the desired range table type.

Steps

1. In the view mode, hold to show the menu.
2. Select . Two crosshairs show in the view. The big one is range table correction crosshair, and the small one is trajectory correction crosshair.
3. Set the distance.
   1. Press , and then press or to adjust the distance between the target and the device.
   2. Press to save the distance settings.
4. Set the crosshair position of trajectory correction.
   1. Aim the big crosshair at the target.
   2. Shot and mark the actual drop point of the bullet.
   3. Press , , , or to move the small cursor to the position of the actual drop
      point. You can view the coordinate of the cursor in the view.
5. Press to switch to the next distance.
6. Repeat step 3 to 4 to set another trajectory correction position.
7. Hold to exit.

Set Crosshair Color

The function can change the color of the crosshairs in range table correction display, trajectory correction display, and distance measurement display.

Before You Start

Enable range table correction first.

Steps

1. In the view mode, hold to show the menu.
2. Select and press to switch the color of crosshair. White, Green, and Red are
   selectable.
3. Hold to save and exit.

Measure the 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

1. Hold to show the menu.
2. Select and press to go to the setting interface.
   1) Press or to select the target from Deer, Wolf, Bear, and Custom.
   2) Set the target height.
   3) Press to confirm.
3. Align the center of top mark with the edge of target top. Press .

The cursor blinks on the top edge of the target.

4. Align the center of bottom mark with the edge of target bottom. Press .

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 to view the result of the previous measuring target.

Capture Picture

On the main live view page, press to capture picture.

Record Video

Steps

1. In the main live view, hold and start recording.

The left top of image displays the information of recording time.

2. Hold again to stop recording.

What to do next

For exporting recording files, refer to Export Files.

Export Files

This function is used to export recorded videos and captured pictures.

Before You Start

Turn off hot spot function.

Steps

1. Connect the device and PC with cable.

Note: Make sure the device is turned off when connecting the cable.

2. Open computer disk and select the disk of device. Go to DICM → 100EZVIZ.
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 hot spot are disabled.
When you connect the device to PC for the first time, it installs the drive program automatically.

Client Software Connection

Connect the device to the T-Vision APP via hot spot, then you can capture picture, record video, or configure parameters on your phone.

Steps

1. Hold to show the menu of device.
2. Press to enable hot spot function.
3. Turn on the WLAN of your phone and connect to the hot spot.
   • Hot Spot Name: HIK-IPTS Serial No.
   • Hot Spot Password: the last 9 digits of serial No.
4. Search the T-Vision on App Store (iOS System) or Google Play™ (Android System) to download it,
   or scan the QR code to download and install the app.

5. Open the APP and connect your phone with the device. You can view the interface of device on your phone.

Note: The hot spot function will be turned off automatically when power is less than 15%.

CVBS Output

View the device image on the display unit for details.

Before You Start

Connect the device to the display unit via CVBS interface of the aviation plug.

Steps

1. Hold to show the menu.
2. Select CVBS, and press to switch on CVBS.

Language Settings

Go to the device menu, select , and press to switch the device language.

Maintenance

This part introduces the operation of checking device information, upgrading device, and restoring to defaults, etc.

View Device Information

Steps

1. Hold to show the menu of device.
2. Select , and press . You can view the device information such as version, and serial No.

Upgrade Device

Before You Start

Please get the upgrade package first.

Steps

1. Connect the device to your PC with cable.
2. Open the detected disk, copy the upgrade file and paste it to the root directory of the device.
3. Disconnect the device from your PC.
4. Reboot the device.

Result

The device upgrades automatically. The upgrading process will be displayed in the main interface.

Restore Device

Steps

1. Hold to show the menu of device.
2. Select , and press to restore the device to defaults according to the prompt.

Frequently Asked Questions

Why is the monitor off?

Check whether the device is off-battery. Check the monitor after charging the device for 5 minutes.

The image is not clear, how to adjust it?

Adjust the diopter adjustment knob until the image is clear. Refer to section Adjust Diopter.

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.

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.
● Whether the hot spot function is turned on. If so, go to device menu and turn off hot spot.

Appendix

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.

Device Communication Matrix

Scan the following QR code to get device communication matrix. Note that the matrix contains all communication ports of Hikmicro thermal cameras.

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