User manual MINOX NV400

[. . . ] You have chosen a product that boasts highest optical quality and precision mechanics. This User's Manual will advise you on how to obtain the best performance results from your MINOX Night-Vision scope. We hope this MINOX Night-Vision scope will give you a great deal of pleasure and always keep you perfectly in the picture! 3 MINOX NV 400 3 2 4 5 1 8 6 7 Contents Introduction Get familiar with your Night-Vision scope Control elements General information Operating instructions Use in daylight Inserting batteries Switching on Switching off Use at night Switching on Adjusting Infra-red illuminator Switching off Safe keeping Important information Advice on care Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page 3 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 6 Troubleshooting The Night-Vision scope does not switch on No image appears Flashes The device fogs up The image diminishes or disappears Black dots in visual field Light power of image tube lessens Image tube defective Technical Data Customer Service Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page 6 6 6 6 6 7 7 7 7 8 9 2 Get familiar with your Night-Vision scope Control elements 1. [. . . ] When used and cared for correctly this NightVision scope guarantees satisfactory operation for many years. 4 fault, because the Night-Vision scope always switches off gradually. For use at night Switching on Remove the lens cap. When you look through the eyepiece you will see a green, fluorescing image. Adjustment Aim at an object situated at a distance of 20-30 m (22-33 yds). Infra-red illuminator The infra-red illuminator provides you with an improved imaging result under inadequate light conditions. After actuating the infra-red illuminator switch the image appears brighter. Switching off Actuate the main switch. When you look through the eyepiece the green image remains visible for a few more minutes, before it disappears. This is normal and not a fault, because the Night-Vision scope always switches off gradually. Important note: For longer battery service life we recommend you not to leave the Night-Vision scope switched on continuously. It is better to switch it off every now and again. Save keeping To protect the lens always fit the lens cap before putting the Night-Vision scope away in the every-ready case. Important information To avoid irreparable damage to your Night-Vision scope, please always observe the following instructions: - If you wish to use the device in daylight, never remove the lens cap. The small opening in the center of the cap is adequately dimensioned for using the device in daylight. - Always insert the batteries as specified and observe correct poling. - Remove the batteries from the battery compartment if the device is not being used for a prolonged period. - Never subject the device to knocks or impact. Troubleshooting The Night-Vision scope does not switch on Check that the batteries are correctly installed. Flashes During the first two minutes after switching on the scope, flashes may occur. In darker surroundings the flash occurrence will become less or cease completely. [. . . ] When the Night-Vision scope is used correctly the service life is approximately 10, 000 hours. The service life is reduced if the Night-Vision scope is exposed to strong light sources such as street lamps or headlights/spotlights. The image tube is defective The image tube is subject to natural wear. If the light amplification of the image tube becomes less, please send your Night-Vision scope directly to the MINOX Customer Service where a new image tube can be inserted, if neccessary. 7 Technical Data Optical magnification Lens diameter Optical system Tube type Resolution Infrared illuminator Tripod thread Battery Dimensions Weight Order number Accessories MINOX NV 400 2, 0 x 1. 58 inch / 40 mm 3 groups in 5 elements Generation 2+ 40 Ip/mm yes yes 1 x CR 123 A 3. 35 x 6. 89 x 2. 36 inch / 175 x 85 x 65 mm approx. [. . . ]