Foreword
General
This manual introduces the functions and operations of Taurus monocular camera (hereinafter referred to as the Camera”). Read carefully before using the device, and keep the manual safe for future reference.
Safety Instructions
The following signal words might appear in the manual.
| Signal Words | Meaning |
 DANGER | Indicates a high potential hazard which, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury. |
| WARNING | Indicates a medium or low potential hazard which, if not avoided, could result in slight or moderate injury. |
 CAUTION | Indicates a potential risk which, if not avoided, could result in property damage, data loss, reductions in performance, or unpredictable results. |
 ESD | Electrostatic Sensitive Devices. Indicates a device that is sensitive to electrostatic discharge. |
 ELECTRIC SHOCK | Indicates dangerous high voltage. Take care to avoid coming into contact with electricity. |
 LASER RADIATION | Indicates a laser radiation hazard. Take care to avoid exposure to a laser beam. |
 TIPS | Provides methods to help you solve a problem or save time. |
 NOTE | Provides additional information as a supplement to the text. |
Revision History
| Version | Revision Content | Release Time |
| V1.0.0 | First release. | September 2024 |
Privacy Protection Notice
As the device user or data controller, you might collect the personal data of others such as their face, fingerprints, and license plate number. You need to be in compliance with your local privacy protection laws and regulations to protect the legitimate rights and interests of other people by implementing measures which include but are not limited: Providing clear and visible identification to inform people of the existence of the surveillance area and provide required contact information.
About the Manual
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Important Safeguards and Warnings
This section introduces content covering the proper handling of the device, hazard prevention, and prevention of property damage. Read carefully before using the device, and comply with the guidelines when using it.
Transportation Requirements
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- Transport the Camera within the allowed humidity and temperature conditions.
- Do not fall, squeeze, violently vibrate or immerse the device in liquid when transporting. Gently pick and place the Camera when moving, prevent the internal equipment becoming damaged or cable connection becoming loose.
- Do not transport the Camera without package. Use the factory default package or material of equal quality to pack the Camera when transporting it, otherwise the Camera can become easily damaged.
Operation Requirements
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- Prevent liquid from flowing into the Camera to avoid damage to the internal components.
- Do not stuff foreign materials into the Camera to prevent a short circuit which could result in the Camera being damaged or people becoming injured.
- 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.
- Improper use or replacement of the battery may result in explosion hazard.
- Do not charge other battery types with the supplied charger. Confirm there is no flammable material within 2 m of the charger during charging.
- Make sure that 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.
- If smoke, odor, or noise arises from the device, immediately turn off the power, unplug the power cable, and contact the service center
- Do not dismantle the Camera. The internal components can only be repaired by a qualified professional. Dismantling it without professional assistance might cause water seeping in or might result in the Camera producing poor quality images.
- Operating temperature: –30 °C to +55 °C (–22 °F to +121 °F), and the operating humidity shall be 95% or less.
Maintenance and Repair Requirements
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- Prevent liquid from flowing into the Camera to avoid damage to the internal components. In case the liquid enters the Camera, immediately stop using the Camera, cut off the power, and disconnect all the cables, and then contact your local customer service center.
- Use the accessories regulated by the manufacturer. The Camera should be maintained by qualified professionals.
- Make sure to cut off the power before cleaning the Camera, to prevent electric shock
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If the Camera malfunctions, contact your local customer service center. Do not dismantle the Camera.
- Clean the Camera body with a piece of soft dry cloth. For any dirt that is hard to remove, pick up a piece of clean and soft cloth, dip it into a little neutral detergent and gently wipe the dust away. After that, wipe away all the remaining liquid on the Camera with another dry cloth. Never use volatile solvents such as alcohol, benzene and thinner, or cleaners that are strong and abrasive. Otherwise, the Camera’s surface coating will be damaged and its working performance will be encumbered.
- Save the factory package of the Camera. When the Camera malfunctions, pack the Camera with the factory package and send to the dealer.
Laser Requirements
laser radiation
Laser can cause damages to eyes. Do not look directly at the laser beam or observe the beam with optical devices when the laser is on.
1 Product Introduction
The thermal monocular camera captures sharp thermal imaging at a fast frame rate for smooth, impeccable vision on running targets and from moving vehicles. Designed to increase situational awareness at any time of day, the Camera can detect humans, animals, and objects in complete darkness, haze, or through glaring light, equipping law enforcement professionals, hunters, and outdoor enthusiasts with reliable thermal imaging in tough conditions. Featuring the laser range finder, the Camera can accurately measure the target distance. It is widely used in outdoor scenarios for hunting, animal observation, and more.
2 Structure
2.1 Packing List
2.2 Device Description
| No | Name | Description |
| 1 | Power button | ● Press and hold to start or shut down the Camera. ● Press to enable or disable the sleep mode.. |
| 2 | Menu button | ● Press and hold to go to the standard menu. ● Press to go to the brief menu. ● Double-press to select the pseudo color. |
| 3 | Zoom button | ● Press to toggle the menu sizes. ● Press and hold to manually adjust the shutter. |
| 4 | Laser button | ● Press the button to enable the laser ranging mode. ● Press and hold to record videos DANGER Laser can cause damages to eyes. Do not look directly at the laser beam or observe the beam with optical devices when the laser is on. ●  Make sure that you have set the laser ranging mode before enabling the function. For detail, see “3.3.3.11 Setting Laser Ranging”.● The ranging function is only available when the distance is longer than 10 m. |
| 5 | Laser button +Menu button | Press the two buttons at the same time to capture images. |
| No. | Name | Description |
| 1 | Power button | ● Press and hold to start or shut down the Camera. ● Press to enable or disable the sleep mode. |
| 2 | Menu button | ● Press and hold to go to the standard menu. ● Press to go to the brief menu. ● Double-press to select the pseudo color. |
| 3 | Zoom button | ● Press to toggle the menu sizes. ● Press and hold to manually adjust the shutter |
| 4 | Capture button | ● Press and hold to record videos. ● Press to capture images. |
| No. | Name | Description |
| 1 | Protective cover | Dust prevention. Close the cover when not using the camera |
| 2 | Focus knob | Manually rotate the knob to adjust the focus for a clear mage. |
| 3 | Laser module | Measures the distance between the Camera and the target.  This function is only supported by the Camera with LRF. DANGER Laser can cause damages to eyes. Do not look directly at the laser beam or observe the beam with optical devices when the laser is on. |
| 4 | Battery compartment | The place for holding the battery. |
| 5 | Type-C port | ● Connects to a data cable for charging. ● Connects to the Camera to a computer for exporting files. |
3 Basic Operation
3.1 Starting and Shutdown
Press and hold the power button to start or shut down the Camera; press the power button to suspend the Camera.
After starting the Camera, remove the protective cover of the lens.
- When the Camera is off, press and hold the power button to start it.
- When the Camera is on, press and hold the power button to shut down it.
- When the Camera is on, double-press the power button to suspend the Camera.
- When the Camera is in suspend mode, press the power button to weak up it.
3.2 Image Adjustment
3.2.1 Adjusting Focus
Manually rotate the focusing ring to adjust the focus for a clear image.
Step 1 Aim the thermal lens to the target.
Step 2 Adjust clockwise or counterclockwise the focusing ring until the view is clear.
During the adjustment, do not touch the lens to avoid smudging it; otherwise it may affect the image quality.
3.2.2 Setting Color Palettes
Select the color palettes, which adds color to the thermal image and uses color to indicate the temperature.
Step 1 Press
to go the brief menu.
Step 2 Press to select
.
Step 3 Press
or
to select the color palettes.
For the camera with LRF, press
or
to select the color palettes
- White Hot (WH): The objects with high temperature are white. The higher the temperature, the brighter the color.
- Sepia (SP): The objects with high temperature are amber. The higher the temperature, the brighter the color.
- Green Hot (GH): The objects with high temperature are green. The higher the temperature, the brighter the color.
- Alarm (AM): The objects with high temperature are red. The objects can stand out.
- Iron Red (IR): The objects with high temperature are red. The higher the temperature, the brighter the color.
- Black Hot (BH): The objects with high temperature are black. The higher the temperature, the darker the color.
3.2.3 Setting Brightness
Adjusts the overall screen brightness. The higher the level is, the brighter the screen will be.
Step 1 Press to go to the brief menu.
Step 2 Press to select 
.
Step 3 Press or to set the brightness level. The higher the level is, the brighter the screen will be.
For the camera with LRF, press or to select the color palettes.
3.2.4 Setting Contrast
Adjusts the contrast of the picture. The higher the level is, the more the contrast will be between bright and dark areas.
Step 1 Press to go to the brief menu.
Step 2 Press to select 
.
Step 3 Press or to set the contrast level. The higher the level is, the more the contrast will be between bright and dark areas.
For the camera with LRF, press or to select the color palettes.
3.2.5 Setting Sharpness
Adjusts the sharpness of picture edges. The higher the level is, the clearer the picture edges will be.
Step 1 Press and hold to go to the standard menu.
Step 2 Press to select 
.
Step 3 Press or to set the sharpness level. The higher the level is, the clearer the picture edges will be.
For the camera with LRF, press or to select the color palettes.
3.3 Configuring the Camera
3.3.1 Menu Description
When the Camera is on, press and hold to go to the standard menu. Functions of all buttons are as follows.
- Press or to move upward or downward the cursor.
For the camera with LRF, press or to select the color palettes
- Press to set the parameters and confirm.
- Press and hold to exit and save the configuration.
3.3.2 Brief Menu
Press to go to the brief menu. You can set color palettes, brightness, contrast, and sharpness.
Step 1 Press to go to the brief menu.
Step 2 Press to select the parameters to be configured.
| Parameters | Description |
Color palettes  | Press to select the color palettes, which adds color to the thermal image and uses color to indicate the temperature |
Contrast | Press to select the contrast level. |
Brightness | Press to select the brightness level. |
Sharpness | Press to select the sharpness level |
Step 3 Press and holdPress to exit and save the configuration
3.3.3 Standard Menu
Step 1 Press and hold to go to the standard menu.
Step 2 Press or to select
.
Step 3 Press to enable or disable the forest mode
- ON: forest mode. Stands out the targets with high temperature, which makes it easier to find out the targets.
- OFF: standard mode. Used for daily observation.
3.3.3.2 Setting Wi-Fi Connection
After enabling Wi-Fi connection, you can connect your phone to the hotspot of the Camera, and then access the Camera with the app. The frequency bands and modes and the nominal limits of transmitted power (radiated and/or conducted) applicable to this radio device are the following:
| Wi-Fi 2.4 GHz (2.4 GHz to 2.4835 GHz) | 20 dBm |
Some cameras will automatically disable the Wi-Fi function when the battery level is lower than 15%.
Step 1 Scan the QR code with your smart phone to install the app.
Figure 3-9 QR code
Step 2 Press and hold to go to the standard menu.
Step 3 Press or to select
.
Step 4 Press to enable the Wi-Fi function
- Wi-Fi name: Model number + serial number.
- Wi-Fi password: 12345678.
Step 5 Log in to the app.
Add access devices according to the prompt.
3.3.3.3 Setting Hot Point
Tracks the point with the highest temperature in real time.
Step 1 Press and hold to go to the standard menu.
Step 2 Press or to select
.
Step 3 Press to enable or disable the hot point. After enabling the hot point, the hot point icon will automatically locate at the points with the highest temperature in the image.
3.3.3.4 Setting Auto FFC
With FFC (Flat-Field Calibration), the thermal image can be optimized, and you can easily find out temperature changes.
Step 1 Press and hold to go to the standard menu.
Step 2 Press or to select
.
Step 3 Press to enable or disable the auto FFC function.
- Enable: The camera calibrates image automatically every certain eriod.
- Disable: On the viewing screen, double-press to manually calibrate the image.
3.3.3.5 Setting Auto Record
After enabling the auto record function, the camera will automatically record the video when the impact sensor of the Camera detects impact.
Step 1 Press and hold to go to the standard menu.
Step 2 Press or to select 
.
Step 3 Press to enable or disable the auto record function.
3.3.3.6 Setting DPC
After enabling DPC (Defective Pixels Correction), you can correct the defective pixels in the image.
Prerequisites
Before doing DPC, make sure that you have closed the lens cover.
Prerequisites
Before doing DPC, make sure that you have closed the lens cover.
Procedure
Step 1 Press and hold to go to the standard menu.
Step 2 Press or to select
.
Step 3 Press to go to the DPC mode configuration screen.
Step 4 Press to do DPC.
The Camera automatically corrects the defective pixels in the image.
Step 5 Press to save the configuration.
3.3.3.7 Setting Menu Size
Set the menu size to fit different day sights.
Procedure
Step 1 Press and hold to go to the standard menu.
Step 2 Press or to select 
.
Step 3 Press to toggle the menu sizes
3.3.3.8 Setting Zeroing
Prerequisites
Before setting zeroing, make sure that you have selected the zeroing group in Zeroing Profile. For details, see 3.3.3.9 Setting Zeroing Profile”.
Procedure
Step 1 Press and hold to go to the standard menu.
Step 2 Press or to select .
Step 3 Press to go to the zeroing configuration screen.
Step 4 Do zeroing.
1) Press or to select 
and press to freeze the image.
2) Select 
and press to select X-axis and Y-axis.
3) Press or to adjust the position of the screen until the target (the red dot in Figure 3-10) coincides with the reticle center of the day sight.
4) Select 
, and then then press to save the configuratio
3.3.3.9 Setting Zeroing Profile
Prerequisites
Before setting zeroing profile, make sure that you have configured zeroing in Zeroing. For details, see “3.3.3.8 Setting Zeroing
Procedure
Step 1 Press and hold to go to the standard menu.
Step 2 Press or to select 
.
Step 3 Press to select the zeroing profile as needed.
The Camera supports multiple zeroing profiles.
3.3.3.10 Setting Ranging Mode
After setting the ranging mode, the Camera can measure the range towards targets.
To guarantee the measurement accuracy, keep your hand steady when measuring the range.
Step 1 Press and hold to go to the standard menu.
Step 2 Press or to select
.
Step 3 Press to enter the ranging mode.
Step 4 Press to move the green lines to the top and bottom of the target to get the distance between the target and the Camera Use the following figure as an example:
- If the target is a wolf, it is 30 m away from Camera.
- If the target is a rabbit, it is 11 m away from Camera.
- If the target is a wild boar, it is 33 m away from Camera.
- If the target is a deer, it is 48 m away from Camera.
3.3.3.11 Setting Laser Ranging
DANGER
Laser can cause damages to eyes. Do not look directly at the laser beam or observe the beam with optical devices when the laser is on.
3.3.3.11.1 Measurement Considerations
Measurement targets
The Camera is suitable for measuring the distance between the camera and the targets with high reflectivity (such as road signs on highways), the targets with moderate reflectivity (such as wall) and the targets with low reflectivity (such as tree, golf flag, utility pole, and animal). When the reflectance is reduced to a certain extent, the range will be reduced accordingly.
Factors that influence ranging capability
- Target reflectivity: Generally, the higher the reflectivity of the target, the better the ranging ability. For example, the measuring range of the Camera is 1,500 m for a target with moderate reflectivity, which can be up to 1,800 m for a target with high reflectivity, and 600 m for the targets with low reflectivity. (It might fail to measure the target that hardly generates diffuse reflection, such as water surface.)
- Target shape: When a target is too small or uneven, the ranging ability will decrease.
- Measuring angle: The measurement is more accurate when the reflection surface of target is vertical to the laser emission’s direction. If you use the Camera under some extreme conditions, the measurement might be inaccurate.
- Measuring environment: The environment factors include sunshine intensity, the concentration of water vapor in the air and suspended particles (such as rain, fog, snow, fog and haze).
The range ability of the Camera defined under the following conditions:
- The measurement target is with moderate reflectivity, such as walls.
- The reflection surface of target is vertical to laser emission direction.
- The weather condition is sunny but not under the condition of direct sunlight.
3.3.3.11.2 Setting Laser Ranging Mode
After setting the laser ranging mode, the Camera can measure the range towards targets.
To guarantee the measurement accuracy, keep your hand steady when measuring the range.
Step 1 Press and hold to go to the standard menu..
Step 2 Press or 
to select
.
Step 3 Press to select the laser ranging mode.
- Once: After pressing the laser button, the Camera measures the distance between the camera and the target once.
- Continue: After pressing the laser button, the Camera continuously measures the distance between the Camera and the target in 15 s.
3.3.3.12 System Settings
Step 1 Press and hold to go to the standard menu.
Step 2 Press or to select 
.
Step 3 Press to go to the System Setting screen..
Step 4 Press or to select the parameter to be configured.
| Parameter | Description |
Language  | Press to select the language as needed. |
USB Mode | Press to select the USB mode. ● Storage: The Camera can be used as a storage device. ● OFF: Charge the Camera. |
Time Set | Press to select the time to be configured. Press to select year, month, day, hour or minute, an then press to set the value. |
Power Indicator | Press to select the brightness level of power indicator. |
Burning Warning | Press to enable the burning warning function. When the lens is in the risk of burning, a note will be displayed on the screen and the shutter will be off automatically. |
Logo | Press to enable logo display, and the logo will be display on the left lower corner of the screen. |
Unit Set | Press Pressto select the unite from m and yd. |
MIC | Press to enable or disable the microphone ● On: The videos are recorded with sound. ● Off: The videos are recorded without sound. |
3.3.3.13 Viewing the Version
Step 1 Press and hold to go to the standard menu.
Step 2 Press or to select .
Step 3 Press to view the device information.
3.3.3.14 Restoring Default
Step 1 Press and hold to go to the standard menu.
Step 2 Press or to select 
.
Step 3 Press to restore the parameters to the defaults.
3.4 Video and Snapshot
3.4.1 Recording Videos
3.4.1.1 Auto Recording
After enabling the auto record function, the camera will automatically record the video when the impact sensor of the Camera detects impact.
Step 1 Press and hold to go to the standard menu.
Step 2 Press to select
.
Step 3 Press to enable or disable the auto record function.
3.4.1.2 Recording Videos
On the viewing screen, press and hold for 3 seconds to start recording a video. The green icon
and the recording time is display
For the camera with LRF, press
for 3 seconds to start recording a video Press and hold again for 3 seconds to stop the recording. When the recording stops, the recording time will display normally
3.4.2 Capturing Images
On the viewing screen, press to capture images. The screen will display an icon when the capturing succeeds.
For the camera with LRF, press and
at the same time to start capture images
3.4.3 Exporting File
Exports the recorded and captured files.
Step 1 Connect the Camera to the computer through Type-C data cable. The driver will automatically be installed for first-time connection.
- Connect the cables before starting the Camera. Do not hot swap the Type-C port of the Camera.
- Select Storage on the USB Mode configuration screen after connecting the Camera to the computer
Step 2 On the computer desktop, double-click My Computer, and then open the Camera disk at a mobile storage device.
Step 3 Select the files to export and copy them to the computer. The specific computer client is required for playing the exported files.
Step 4 Disconnect the Type-C data cable with the computer. After connecting the Camera to the computer, images can be displayed on the Camera, but the functions of recording and capturing will not be available.
3.5 Power Supply
You can supply power to the Camera through the rechargeable battery coming with the Camera or charging with the Type-C cable.
3.5.1 Installing the Battery
Step 1 Open the cover of the battery compartment.
Step 2 Put one battery into the battery compartment.
Make sure that the battery is installed with the positive electrode downward.
Step 3 Tighten the cover.
3.5.2 Charging
The start bar will display battery information after the Camera starts. hen the battery is low, charge the amera timely to make sure the normal function.
- During charging, keep the battery temperature 0 °C to +60 °C (+32 °F to +140 °F).
- Charge the Camera with the data cable that comes with the delivery.
Step 1 Open the sealing cover of the port when charging.
Step 2 Connect the Type-C cable to the port to charge the Camera. The charging indicator states:
- Red and green lights flashing alternately: charging error.
- Red light on: charging.
- Green light on: fully charged.
- Off: not connected to data cable to charge.
4 System Update
Update the Camera manually or through the app
4.1 Upgrading Manually
Step 1 Press and hold to go to the standard menu.
Step 2 Press to select
.
Step 3 Press to go to the System Setting configuration screen.
Step 4 Press to select
.
Step 5 Press to select Storage in USB Mode.
Step 6 Copy the upgrading file (.bin).
Step 7 Restart the Camera
4.2 Upgrading through App
When the app detects new program for upgrading, it will prompt a notification. Tap Upgrade to upgrade the system.
Appendix 1 Compliance Notice
The thermal series products might be subject to export controls in various countries or regions, including without limitation, the United States, European Union, United Kingdom and/or other member countries of the Wassenaar Arrangement. Please consult your professional legal or compliance expert or local government authorities for any necessary export license requirements if you intend to transfer, export, re-export the thermal series products between different countries.