ATN MO-4 Digital Camera User Manual
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1. user s guide AMERICAN TECHNOLOGIES NETWORK CORP ON OFF indicator light IR indicator light Computerized proximity sensor 5 Diopter Digital control for Proximity Sensor 3V lithium battery Power button Digital control for IR Built in infra red IR illuminator 4 90mm F 1 2 lens for maximum clarity Objective lens protective cover Camera adapter Doubler The information in this manual furnished for information use only is subject to change without notice is not to be construed as acommitment by ATN Corp ATN Corp assumes no responsibility or liability for any errors or inaccuracies that may appear in this book 2001 ATN Corp All right reserved APPLICATION The Night vision Monocular is a complex opticoelectronic system for individual use The device consists of the objective lens assembly eyepiece and the body The body contains a 1st MO 41 or 2nd Gen MO 42 image intensifier tube assembly with an integrated high voltage power source and the three volt battery housing When installing the battery one should keep in mind that the polarity of the battery should coincide with the diagram on the body next to the battery housing cap Objective lens protective cover is intended to protect the objective lens from dust and scratches It will also act as a daylight filter allowing you to test the scope in daylight or other bright light situations The pin hole in t2. of ambient light moon or starlight may diminish the effective viewing distance TROUBLESHOOTING Q Flashes flickers or clicking occur while operating S If it occurs within the first five minutes of inserting new batteries it is normal and the device will resume normal operation soon thereafter If it occurs for more than 10 minutes contact ATN for service instructions Q Dark spots on screen S These are either cosmetic blemishes in the intensifier tube or dust particles Dust particles can be cleaned following instructions in Cleaning Eyepiece section Q Screen becomes darker than in previous use S Replace batteries If the problem persists contact your dealer or other authorized service representative for service instructions Q Image not clear S Adjust objective lens and or the eyepiece Turn on IR FEATURES e Great for hunting camping boating or sur e Light weight and comfortable veillance e Water and dust resistant Total darkness technology e Smart Technology see description e Automatic brightness control e Superb 3X lens system e Built in IR illuminator e Optional Doubler allows 6x magnification e Manual focus e Soft case Adjustable eyepiece e Two year warranty optional extended War e High res 1st or 2nd Gen intensifier tube ranty e Rugged and versatile design SPECIFICATIONS Magnification 3x Optional 6x Range of FOCUS aci 5 to co Intensifier Tube 1st
3. NOTE FOR MO 41 You may notice a persistent green glow for up to five 5 minutes after you have turned the MO 41 off This is normal for the 1st Gen light intensifier tube FOCUSING To focus the MO 4 first you will need to adjust the diopter Simply turn the diopter clockwise until it stops Then while looking through the diopter at a subject slowly turn the diopter back counter clockwise until the grain in the image is sharp NOTE We suggest that you focus the diopter during daylight with the filter on Next When you are in low light conditions and the daylight filter is off you may focus the front lens to receive a sharp image the diopter should not be adjusted NOTE The front lens should be readjusted as you view objects at different distances INFRA RED IR ILLUMINATION Infra red illuminators or IR illuminators are common in night vision The IR light greatly enhances the performance of the MO 4 while remaining almost totally invisible to the naked eye The IR illuminator on the MO 4 is located to the side of the battery compartment To turn the IR on push the IR button and you will see an orange indicator light come on It is important to remember that the IR illuminator is simply an infra red light source and like any light source it may loose its effectiveness over a great distance You may desire a different field of coverage from the IR illuminator if so the beam is focus able By turning the lens of the IR illuminato
4. ent The provision of products sold and services performed by ATN to the Customer shall not be interpreted construed or regarded either expressly or implied as being for the benefit of or creating any obligation toward any third party of legal entity outside ATN and the Customer ATN s obligations under this Agree ment extend solely to the Customer ATN s liability hereunder for damages regardless of the form or action shall not exceed the fees or other charges paid to ATN by the customer or customer s dealer ATN shall not in any event be liable for special indirect incidental or consequential damages including but not limited to lost income lost revenue or lost profit whether such damages were foreseeable or not at the time of purchase and whether or not such damages arise out of a breach of warranty a breach of agreement negligence strict liability or any other theory of liability PRODUCT WARRANTY REGISTRATION In order to validate the warranty on your product ATN must receive a completed Product Warranty Registration Card for each unit Please complete the form below and immediately mail it to our Service Center ATN Corporation 20 South Linden Ave Suite 1B South San Francisco CA 94080 Products qualifying for warranty repair will be either repaired or replaced within 10 business days of receipt of merchandise unless the customer is notified otherwise OBTAINING WARRANTY SERVICE To obtain warranty service on your
5. he center of the protective cover allows the user to check the operation ability of the device in daylight conditions NOTE Do not test the scope in daylight conditions even with the daylight filter lens cap on for more than ten 10 minutes SMART DIGITAL TECHNOLOGY Smart Total Darkness Technology finally provides the user total control in the hi tech industry of Night Vision The Smart Series Night Vision scopes have been designed according to the latest computer technology Onboard computer systems identify the users intention of looking through the scope When the scope is brought to the user s eye the scope automatically turn on When removed from the eye the scope turns off you must engage the proximity sensor for this feature to work The user will never have to worry about turning his or her scope on or off Smart series scopes automatically sense when they are no longer used and will shut off and enter their sleep mode All the controls and buttons are digital Even if your batteries are low don t worry the smart series will let you know Our MO 4 scope has a 3 button digital control panel that allows the user to easily engage the main power Infra red illuminator and the proximity sensor Color coded LEDs let you know the mode of operation you are using 1 ON OFF indicator light when power is ON the LED is green 2 When the proximity sensor is activated the LED will change to red 3 When IR is ON the IR LED is orange
6. image possible e We suggest that you find an open space to work in Focus the MO 4 so that the scene is at its sharpest For the best results you should disable the auto focus if any on either the 35mm camera or the video camera and manually focus the 35 mm camera or the video camera Once the image is in sharp then simply adjust the MO 4 front lens to change the focus e An important part to remember is that you are not taking a picture of an object that is far away from you but you are actually taking a picture of a phosphorous screen of the MO 4 that is only 2 3 inches away Camera adapter Screw Joint ring USING THE 6X DOUBLER OPTIONAL e Unscrew 90 mm lens off the body of the MO 4 make sure that the unit is turned off e Screw the doubler into the body of the MO 4 where the 90 mm lens is removed e Screw the 90 mm lens into the doubler NOTE When attaching the doubler do not be afraid to use a little force 3 OPERATION e Take the monocular out of the case e Install the batteries into the housing with the polarity order as shown on the scope Battery type 3 Volt Lithium CR123A e Press the button marked O to turn unit on with the protective lens cover still attached to the lens Do not turn unit on in the daytime without the protective lens cap on You should see a green glow in the eyepiece e Observe the scene and adjust the diopter for the optimal image clarity e You may now enter a da
7. or 2nd Gen high res Power Supply two 3 volt lithium Lens System 6 9 elements F1 2 90mm Battery Life eee eee 10 20 hours Field of View 16 Operating Temperatures 30 F to 110 F Resolution iciocioiccninacacaincaciciasini as 40 Ip mm Dimensions 200mm x 60mm x 60mm Minimum Light Reg 5x10 3 lux 2 YEAR PRODUCT WARRANTY This product is guaranteed to be free from manufacturing defects in material and workmanship under normal use for a period of 2 two years from the date of purchase In the event a defect that is covered by the foregoing warranty occurs during the applicable period stated above ATN at its option will either repair or replace the product and such action on the part of ATN shall be the full extent of ATN s liability and the Customer s sole and exclusive remedy This warranty does not cover a product a used in other than its normal and customary manner b subjected to misuse c subjected to alterations modifications or repairs by the Customer of by any party other than ATN without prior written consent of ATN d special order or close out merchandise or merchandise sold as is by either ATN or the ATN dealer or e merchandise that has been discontinued by the manufacturer and either parts or replacement units are not available due to reasons beyond the control of ATN ATN shall not be responsible for any defects or damage that in ATN s opinion is a resul
8. r you will slightly change the beam width NOTE The IR will automatically turn off when the unit s main power switch is turned to the OFF position LOW BATTERY INDICATOR The low battery indicator is another feature that is programmed into your Smart scope If the batteries start losing voltage LED B will start to pulse it is time to change your batter ies USING THE CAMERA ADAPTER OPTIONAL To use your MO 4 with a 35mm camera or camcorder you will need the following 1 If you plan to use a camcorder then your camcorder must have a MACRO feature Most modern camcorders today have a MACRO feature built in 2 If you plan to use a 35mm camera you will need a MACRO lens If you don t have one we advise that you contact your local camera store 3 You may or may not need a STEP UP or STEP DOWN ring in order to adapt the camera adapter to your lens NOTE The camera adapter comes with 37 mm and 52 mm threads If you need other sizes your local camera store should be able to help e Remove the rubber eye cup from the MO 4 e Screw the camera adapter onto the front of the lens on your Video camera s lens or your 35 mm camera s lens e Loosen the three set screws on the camera adapter e Place the camera adapter over the MO 4 s eyepiece e Tighten the three set screws to fit snugly to the MO 4 eyepiece e You may need to focus the 35 mm camera or video camera in combination with the MO 4 in order to get the sharpest
9. rk environment or simply shut the lights off in order to darken the room e Next remove the lens cap daylight filter Adjust the front lens for distance focus You should not have to readjust the diopter The unit will turn on and off automatically when you bring it to or take away from your eye This is done by activating the proximity sensor To activate the proximity sensor push the digital control marked A You will notice the green LED change to red when the sensor is on e In order to assure the proper functioning of the proximity sensor make sure that the protec tive glass surface of the sensor is always clean e To increase battery life the LED diodes will go off after 10 seconds e You will need to focus the objective lens for different distances e The handle on the MO 4 swivels easily from left to right allowing comfort of use for both right ies and lefties To move the handle loosen the front lens and the eyepiece The handle then will be adjustable for left or right hand use e Take your time learning about your smart scope It will take practice to properly use the device As you use this scope you will be able to improve your speed of focusing as well as sharpness of image e Have fun and enjoy CLEANING THE EYEPIECE You may need to clean the eyepiece of the MO 4 from time to time in order to guarantee top performance When you receive your MO 4 you should check for dust on the eyepiece of the unit Firs
10. t from the mishandling abuse misuse improper storage or improper operation including use in conjunction with equipment which is electrically or mechanically incompatible with or of inferior quality to the product as well as failure to maintain the environmental conditions specified by the manufacturer CUSTOMER IS HEREBY NOTIFIED THAT OPERATION OF THE EQUIPMENT DURING DAYLIGHT HOURS OR UNDER ANY EXCESSIVE LIGHT CONDITIONS MAY PERMA NENTLY DAMAGE THE INTERNAL COMPONENTS OF THE UNIT AND SAID DAMAGE WILL NOT BE COVERED UNDER THIS WARRANTY This warranty is extended only to the original purchaser Any breach of this warranty shall be waived unless the customer notifies ATN at the address noted below within the applicable warranty period The customer understands and agrees that except for the foregoing warranty no other warranties written or oral statutory expressed or implied including any implied warranty of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose shall apply to the product All such implied warranties are hereby and expressly disclaimed LIMITATION OF LIABILITY ATN will not be liable for any claims actions suits proceedings costs expenses damages or liabilities arising out of the use of this product Operation and use of the product are the sole respon sibility of the Customer ATN s sole undertaking is limited to providing the products and services outlined herein in accordance with the terms and conditions of this Agreem
11. t you will need to remove the eyepiece To remove the eyepiece you will need to initially loosen 2 set screws that can be found on the base Then unscrew the eyepiece counter clockwise to remove it NOTE You do not have to remove the set screws completely they are very small and easy to misplace CAUTION Use only Photographic lens cleaning tissue on these surfaces Be careful not to scratch or smudge any of these surfaces When using compressed air to blow dust away make sure to avoid inverting the can while spraying This may cause frozen propellent to exit the can which can result in serious damage problems of the glass and phosphor screen STORAGE AND CARE e If the device is not to be used for an extended period of time more than 10 days remove the battery e Avoid touching lenses If Fingerprints or traces of dirt or dust appear clean surface with a Photographic lens cleaning tissue e Keep the lens cap daylight filter on when not in use e The MO 4 is not harmful to the user or the environment e Do not disassemble except to clean the front lens and eyepiece install the 6x Doubler or any other C mount lens it will void your warranty e Evaluate the scopes function by looking through it in a lit environment with the daylight filter lens cap on Never use in daylight without the daylight filter lens e Never point the MO 4 at a bright light source e Adverse atmospheric conditions such as fog smog or haze and a lack
12. unit take or send the product postage paid with a copy of your sales receipt to our service center ATN Corporation at the address noted above All merchandise must be fully insured with the correct postage ATN will not be responsible for improper postage or missing or damaged merchandise during shipment For customer service and technical support please contact American Technologies Network Corp North American Office 20 S Linden Ave Suite 1B South San Francisco CA 94080 phone 800 910 2862 650 875 0130 fax 650 875 0129 European Office phone 44 0 870 0111286 fax 44 0 845 3349142 The following countries can use our toll free number 00 800 9102 8620 Austria France Germany Holland Italy Spain Sweden Switzerland www atncorp com 2001 ATN Corporation
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