NIGHT WITNESS M3
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1. NO NEWCON OPTIK Operation Manual NIGHT VISION SYSTEM NIGHT WITNESS M3 105 Sparks Ave Toronto ON M2H 2S5 Canada IMPORTANT INFORMATION Read prior to activation You have purchased a sophisticated electronic device To operate it properly please read this manual carefully Ignoring the operation procedures described in this manual will void your warranty NEVER disassemble the unit This device contains a source of high voltage which may be hazardous to your health NEVER open the diaphragm of the objective lens of an active unit in bright light including daylight In the daytime the objective lens diaphragm must be closed A tiny hole in the diaphragm provides enough light for daytime testing NEVER aim an active unit at intense light sources such as lights headlamps campfires the Moon etc NEVER reverse the polarity of a battery ALWAYS remove battery when not in use for a long period ALWAYS keep the objective lens diaphragm closed when not in use or at day light conditions ALWAYS store the device in a warm dry place PRECAUTIONS NIGHT WITNESS M3 is a sophisticated precise optical instrument equipped with electronics Therefore it should be handled with due care e Avoid strong heat direct sunlight impacts dust moisture and sudden changes of temperatures Keep it in mind that although being very durable NIGHT WITNESS M3 contains fragile components e Do not touch the2. age Intensifier Tube NIGHT WITNESS M3 is distinguished by its modular design It can be equipped with wide variety of accessories including interchangeable lenses adapters for coupling digital photo and video cameras NIGHT WITNESS M3 is equipped with an external high light cut off sensor to protect the image intensifier tube This sensor measures ambient luminance level and if it exceeds the overload capacity for the Image Intensifier Tube the power supply of the device is switched off after approximately 40 seconds of the light exposure The operator must remove the light source which does not allow working under normal conditions and then turn the device off and on to restore the operation Under bright light conditions the objective lens diaphragm must be closed 2 DELIVERY SET 2 1 Standard delivery set N DESCRIPTION QUANTITY 1 NIGHT WITNESS M3 with 1 C Mount 25mm F1 4 lens 2 Camera video adapter 37 52 mm 1 3 DSLR camera adapter Canon 1 4 Tripod mount 1 5 AA battery 1 6 Cleaning tissue 1 7 User manual 1 8 Soft case 1 9 Hard Case 1 2 2 Optional accessories Head gear 1x objective lens with rubber cap 3 SPECIFICATIONS Magnification 1x Image Intensifier Tube IIT 18 mm Gen 3 Focal length F Number 25 mm F1 4 Iris control Manual from zero to F1 4 Field of view 40 Focus range 0 5 m infinity Foca
3. ery compartment to avoid any damage of the device in case of electrolyte leakage Adjusting to a particular camera Turn on the device with the attached camera Direct the device to an object placed within 8 15m from the viewer Set the eyepiece lens 4 Fig 1 to zero on the diopter scale Obtain the sharpest image possible on the camera screen by focusing the objective lens 3 Fig 1 then adjust it by the eyepiece lens if necessary Auto shut OFF at bright light The NIGHT WITNESS M3 monocular has a built in high light sensor located near the IR illuminator 2 Fig 1 This sensor shuts the monocular off after about 45 second exposure to light exceeding 10 lux To reset the monocular switch it off and then back on as described in 6 3 and 6 2 High light shut off feature does not mean that the unit will react to occasional flashes or bright spots It protects the tube against excessive light exposure only 12 Using IR illuminator In case of insufficient light when observing a close object turn on the IR illuminator by turning the switch 1 Fig 1 Red indicator visible through the eyepiece will warn you when the IR illuminator is on IR illuminator s light can be partially or completely blocked if large size objective lens is mounted on the device Note The IR illuminator is visible to anybody equipped with a night vision device and can disclose the user s presence Attaching the camera The adapter consists of 2
4. hts may cause visibility to degrade or even completely disappear Move the device away from the light source immediately The image will be restored within two minutes Adverse atmospheric conditions such as fog haze or extremely dark environments decrease visibility 17 8 CUSTOMER SUPPORT Should you experience any difficulties with your Newcon Optik product consult this manual first If the problem remains contact our customer support department at 1 416 663 6963 or toll free at 1 877 368 6666 North America only Our operating hours are 9am 5pm Monday Friday Eastern Standard Time Under no circumstances should the equipment be sent to Newcon without authorisation from our technical support department Newcon accepts no responsibility for unauthorized returns To locate NEWCON Authorized Dealer call 1 416 663 6963 or fax 1 416 663 9065 Email newconsales newcon optik com Web www newcon optik com The defective products should be shipped to US Customers 2498 Superior Ave Cleveland OH 44114 USA From all other countries 105 Sparks Ave Toronto ON M2H 285 CANADA 18 9 ACCEPTANCE CERTIFICATE NIGHT WITNESS M3 serial number IIT serial number Date of production Quality Inspector s signature 19 NEWCON OPTIK Printed in Canada
5. l length 25 mm Eye relief 25 mm Exit pupil 20 mm Dioptric adjustment range 0 5 Operation temperature 40 C 55 C Storage temperature 40 C 65 C Relative humidity Up to 98 Lens mount C mount 1 32 TPI Battery type 1xAA or 1xCR123 Battery life 40 hours 20 hours with infrared illuminator Tripod socket standard 1 4 20 TPI Dimensions 115x70x45mm Weight 325g NOTE Due to continuous design improvements parameters may vary from those given above 4 UNIT DESIGN N 7 2 5 8 FIGURE 1 1 On Off and IR illuminator 6 Battery compartment switch cover with battery type 2 Infrared illuminator and light adapter sensor 7 Battery compartment 3 Objective lens with manual iris control 8 Objective lens diaphragm 4 Eyepiece must be closed at bright 5 Eyepiece rubber light conditions 5 OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS Installing battery Unit is supplied with uninstalled battery Prior to installing the battery make sure the switch 1 Fig 1 is in the OFF position and the lens cap is on The unit can operate on either AA Alkaline or CR 123 Lithium battery Lithium battery durability is doubled against the service time of conventional battery and provides better performance at low temperatures To install battery unscrew the battery compartment cover 6 Fig 1 When using CR 123 Lithium type battery remove the battery type adapter Observe the polarity indicated o
6. n the housing Put the battery in and screw the battery cover back on Switching the unit on In the daytime close the diaphragm iris of the 1x lens prior to switching the unit on 10 To check if the unit is operational switch it ON rotate switch 1 Fig 1 clockwise and look through the eyepiece 4 Fig 1 You should see greenish lit screen If FIGURE 2 IR illuminator indicator red left Low battery indicator yellow right the screen is not lit check the battery When the unit is ON user may see either one or two circular indicators through the eyepiece Fig 2 When inactive they are hardly noticeable Bright yellow or flashing red spot indicates low battery voltage For an uninterrupted operation keep a fresh battery ready and replace it on time Bright red indicator reminds the user that the IR illuminator is on for more details on illuminator see below In the daytime with closed diaphragm it is normal to observe a fuzzy image Switching on the night vision device in the daytime is intended for testing purposes only The rotating switch has four positions Off Auto On IR In Auto mode the monocular will switch off automatically when turned upright 11 Switching the unit off After you have finished using the device turn it off by rotating switch 1 Fig 1 to OFF position Put a protective lens cap on the lens Remove the battery from the batt
7. optical surfaces with fingers Doing so may damage the antireflection coating e Cleaning of optical surfaces should only be performed with professional camera lens cleaning supplies e Use only a soft clean cloth to clean the exterior of the device e Make sure to switch off the unit and remove the battery during periods of non operation and when storing the device for long period of time e Do not apply unnecessary pressure to the lens assembly agile elements amp thread connections TABLE OF CONTENTS RE 5 2 DELIVERY SET ourer a ii 6 2 1 Standard delivery Set 6 2 2 Optional accessories pp 7 3 SPECIFICATIONS ssssssscssscsesscvsnsessensenses suse svendesdacvassens 8 A UNIT DESIGN ai Seicds cveevcecctiesces e tehces cueevees 9 5 OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS 10 Installing batteTy ee 10 Switching the unit on 10 Switching the unit off eee eeeeeeeeteeeeeees 12 Adjusting to a particular camera eee 12 Auto shut OFF at bright light ee 12 Using IR luminator cee ceceesseereeeeeeeeeeeeees 13 Attaching the camera 13 Mounting on a tripod pe 14 Using of different objective lenses 14 RN 15 7 TROUBLESHOOTING RN 16 8 CUSTOMER SUPPORT reren tiii 18 9 ACCEPTANCE CERTIFICATE pe 19 1 OVERVIEW Compact lightweight night vision system NIGHT WITNESS M3 is intended for low light observation amp photo video surveillance This miniature monocular device is equipped with high gain high resolution Generation 3 Im
8. rings a Camera adapter is 52x0 75mm It fits the filter lens thread of various cameras e g Nikon b Video adapter is 37x0 75mm It fits Sony cameras and some others If our adapter does not fit your camera obtain a proper step up step down rings 13 Mounting on a tripod The tripod adapter enables mounting the unit on the standard tripod with 1 4 thread socket It has a flat screw with the large grooved head for convenient tightening Note Over tightening the screw may damage the thread Using of different objective lenses The Night Witness M3 monocular can work with large variety of standard lenses made under the C mount standard The resulting magnification of the system would be equal to M Focal length of the lens divided by 27 5 14 6 WARRANTY NEWCON warrants this product against defects in materials and workmanship for one year from the date of the original purchase longer warranty is available subject to the terms of the specific sales contract Should your Newcon product prove to be defective during this period please deliver the product securely packaged in its original container or an equivalent along with the proof of the original purchase date to your Newcon Dealer Newcon will repair or at its option replace with the same or comparable model the product or part thereof which on inspection by Newcon is found to be defective in materials or workmanship What This Warranty Does Not Co
9. ver NEWCON is not responsible for warranty service should the product fail as a result of improper maintenance misuse abuse improper installation neglect damage caused by disasters such as fire flooding lightning improper power supply or service other than by a NEWCON Authorized Service Postage insurance and shipping costs incurred while presenting your NEWCON product for warranty service are your responsibility If shipping from North America please include a cheque or money order payable to NEWCON OPTIK for the amount of 15 00 to cover handling and return shipping 15 7 TROUBLESHOOTING No green light through eyepieces Check that the batteries are installed properly Check the charge of the batteries Replace them if they are weak Image is unclear Check if the lenses are foggy or dusty Clean them if necessary If the image is still unfocused adjust the eyepieces see the recommendations on focussing for details Image flashes Image may flash during the first two minutes after activation It may continue flashing if exposed to bright light even with the diaphragm is closed Condensation accumulates on the parts When the unit is brought from the cold into a warm environment internal condensation may appear The unit 16 has to be warmed up for up to two hours to regain full operational capacity Visibility decreased or disappeared Bright light sources the Moon projectors or headlig
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