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1. Light power of image tube lessens The light power of the image tube decreases in the course of its service life 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 Technical Data Optical magnification Lens diameter Optical system Tube type Resolution Infrared illuminator Tripod thread Battery Dimensions Weight Order number MINOX NV 300 2 9 1 81 inch 46 mm 3 groups in 5 elements Gen 1 25 Ip mm yes yes 1 CR 123A 3 27 x 6 85 x 2 17 inch approx 1 08 Ib 490 g 62401 MINOX NV 200 2 1 26 inch 32 mm 2 groups in 3 elements Gen 1 22 Ip mm yes 2 AAA 3 07 x 4 96 x 1 97 inch approx 0 77 Ib 350g 62400 Customer Service For your notes You can reach our Customer Service under the following address where they will be pleased to help you MINOX GmbH Walter Zapp StraBe 4 D 35578 Wetzlar Germany Tel 49 0 6441 917 0 Fax 49 0 6441 917 612 info minox com www minox com Anderungen in Konstruktion und A2. MINOX MINOX NV 200 MINOX NV 300 Anleitung Instruction Notice d utilisation Minox NV 200 Minox NV 300 e Deutsch e English e Fran aise Achtung Attention entfernen Sie bitte bei Tageslicht niemals den Objektivschutzdeckel never remove the lens cap in daylight n enlevez jamais le couvercle de l objectif en plein jour 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 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 Wo ON Nm nn O9 AD Introduction Dear MINOX Customer Congratulations on your purchase of this MINOX Night Vision scope 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 MI
3. NOX Night Vision scope will give you a great deal of pleasure and always keep you perfectly in the picture MINOX NV 300 MINOX NV 200 Get familiar with your Night Vision scope Control elements 1 Objective lens 2 Front focusing ring 3 Image intensifier tube 4 Eyepiece and focusing ring 5 Battery compartment 6 Infra red illuminator power switch 7 Main power switch 8 Infra red illuminator General Notes This top quality optical electronic product is fitted with a Generation 1 residual light amplifier The field of use includes observation and orientation aid in twilight moonlight starlight or darkness in combination with the infra red illuminator The temperature range is from 20 C to 40 C With its compact dimensions it is easy to handle and ready for use at any time When used and cared for correctly this Night Vision scope guarantees satisfactory operation for many years 4 Operating instructions For use in daylight Inserting the battery Please ensure that the lens of your Night Vision scope is covered by the lens cap Remove the battery compart ment lid and insert the battery 2 AAA for NV 200 1 CR 123A for NV 300 Always observe correct poling Fully close the battery compartment again Switching on To protect the sensitive image tube against irreparable damage never remove the lens cap in daylight The small opening in the center of the cap is adequate ly dimensioned for day
4. ain 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 5 Never disassemble the scope Always insert the batteries as specified and observe correct poling Do not use an external power supply Remove the batteries from the battery compartment if the device is not being used for a prolonged period Always cover the lens with the lens cap when not in use Do not expose the device to direct sunlight Do not keep the device under extremely low or high temperatures Do not keep the device in damp dusty or dirty areas Keep the device safe from any external influence Never subject the device to knocks or impact Advice on care Protect the Night Vision scope against falling damp dirt and extreme temperatures Protect all optical surfaces against damp and abrasive agents These may otherwise damage the anti reflection coating Only remove dust and dirt from the lens using a soft dry cloth For safety reasons please remove the batteries Always transport the scope in the provided ever ready case Troubleshooting The Night Vis
5. ion scope does not switch on Check that the batteries are correctly installed Check the performance of the batteries No image appears Aim at an object Turn the eyepiece adjustment until you get a sharp image Then turn the lens focusing ring to improve the sharpness further Repeat this procedure if necessary Flashes During the first two minutes after switching on the scope flashes may occur If this flashing continues the surrounding area may be too bright This can occur even with mounted lens cap In darker surroundings the flash occurrence will become less or cease completely The device fogs up If the device is used at low temperatures and is then suddenly exposed to a warmer ambient temperature condensation may develop on the cold surface of the device It can take up to 5 hours before the scope has acclimatized to the ambient temperature The image diminishes or disappears Excessive light moonlight spotlights or projectors can lead to faulty imaging Move the scope away from the light source immediately The image will be restored wit hin a period of two minutes Imaging results can also only be achieved at short distances if there is severe fog haze or under extremely dark conditions Black dots in the visual field When you view the image of your Night Vision scope through the eyepiece you may perceive small black dots This is not a quality fault but a typical feature of night vision equipment of this type
6. light use Actuate the main switch The green LED display lights up When you look through the eyepiece you will see a bright green fluorescing image Switching off Actuate the main switch When you look through the eyepiece you will still see the green image for a few minutes before it disappears This is normal and not a fault because the Night Vision scope always switches off gradually For use at night Switching on Remove the lens cap Actuate the main switch The green LED lights up 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 Turn the focusing ring on the eyepiece to get a sharp image Then turn the front focusing ring to make the image sharper still Repeat this procedure if necessary 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 ag
7. usf hrung vorbehalten Design subject to alterations without notice Sous r serve de modifications MINOX GmbH Walter Zapp Str 4 D 35578 Wetzlar Germany Tel 49 0 6441 917 0 Fax 49 0 6441 917 612 e mail info minox com WWW minox com 99420
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