ATN ATNPS-14 Camcorder User Manual
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1. 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 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 10 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 2005 ATN Corporation2. ATN PS 14 Night Spirit MULTI USE NIGHT VISION MONOCULAR user s guide Export of night vision equip ment and optical sighting equipment is controlled by the U S Department of State Office of Defense Trade Controls in accordance with International Traffic in Arms ITAR Title 22 Code of Federal Regulations Part AMERICAN 120 130 and or the Export Admin istration Regulations EAR U S eGR Department of Commerce Illegal export of these commodities is CORP strictly prohibited 0 25m to Infinity focus One 1 5 volt battery 5 6 Diopter Rotating rubber eyepiece 24mm F 1 1 2 lens for maximum clarity Built in infra red Single switch illuminator button operation Protective cover daylight filter Mounting thread The following image intensifier tube configurations are available for this unit Model Number PS 14 4 PS 14 XR5 PS 14 3 PS 14 XD4 PS 14 CGT PS 14 2 Tube configuration 64 72 p mm Filmless Autogated 4th gen 64 72 lp mm DEP 64lp mm Generation 3 55 64lp mm DEP XD4 51 62lp mm DEP 32 45lp mm Generation 2 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 2005 ATN Corp All right reserved FEATURES e High Quality light intensifier
3. EAPON MOUNT ADAPTER e CAMERA ADAPTER e 3X AFOCAL LENS HARD SHIPPING STORAGE CASE e HEAD MOUNT ASSEMBLY BROW PADS 2 LENS CLEANING KIT e SHOULDER STRAP e SACRIFICIAL WINDOW DEMIST SHIELD SELECT PACKAGE 1 e HEAD MOUNT ASSEMBLY BROW PADS 2 e LENS CLEANING KIT e SHOULDER STRAP e SACRIFICIAL WINDOW DEMIST SHIELD SELECT PACKAGE 2 e PICATINNY WEAPON MOUNT ADAPTER e HEAD MOUNT ASSEMBLY BROW PADS 2 LENS CLEANING KIT e SHOULDER STRAP e SACRIFICIAL WINDOW DEMIST SHIELD OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES e R 450 IR ILLUMINATOR e HELMET MOUNT ASSEMBLY e DUAL BRIDGE ASSEMBLY e MAGNETIC COMPASS e HARD SHIPPING STORAGE CASE e IR SPOT FLOOD LENS e CAMERA CAMCORDER ADAPTER e 3X AFOCAL LENS e 5X F112 LENS Magnetic compass Demist shield Sacrificial window Neck cord 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 subje
4. cted to alterations modifications or repairs by the Customer of by any party otherthan 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 result 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 pur chaser 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
5. ed to focus the 35mm camera or video camera in combina tion with the PS 14 in order to get the sharpest possible image e We suggest that you find an open space to work in Focus the PS 14 so that the scene is at its sharpest For best results you should disable the auto focus if any on either the 35mm camera or the video camera and manually focus the 35mm camera or the video camera Once the image is sharp then simply adjust the PS 14 s front lens to change focus 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 PS 14 that is only 2 3 inches away STORAGE AND CARE e f the device is not to be used for 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 their surface with a Photographic lens cleaning tissue e Keep lens cap daylight filter on when not in use e The PS 14 is not harmful to the user or the environment e Do not disassemble except to clean the front lens and eyepiece it will void your warranty e Evaluate the scope 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 cap on e Never point the PS 14 at a bright light source e Adverse atmospheric conditions such as fog smog or haze and a lack of ambient
6. gles can be flipped up when not in use Loosen the side vertical fixation knob 4 Upright the unit and fix in this position with fixation knob WEAPON MOUNT optiona Weapon mount adapter allow the system to be mounted on the M16 M4 Picatinny style rail 1 Install the Picatinny weapon mount adapter 1 on to the rail 2 Mount the cleat 2 to body of PS 14 3 Push the fixation lever 3 and move PS 14 ahead to the slot of weapon adapter 4 until fixa tion CAMERA ADAPTER coptionat To use your PS 14 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 yourlens NOTE The camera adapter comes with 37mm and 52mm threads If you need other sizes your local camera store should be able to help e Remove the rubber eyecup from the PS 14 e Screw the camera adapter onto the front of the lens on your Video cam era s lens or your 35mm camera s lens e Loosen the three set screws on the camera adapter e Place the camera adapter over the PS 14 s eyepiece e Tighten the three set screws to fit snugly to the PS 14 s eyepiece e You may ne
7. istances INFRA RED ILLUMINATOR Infra red illuminators or IR illuminators are common Built in to night vision The IR light greatly enhances the per Infra red Illuminator formance of the PS 14 while remaining almost totally invisible to the naked eye To turn the IR on draw and rotate the operation knob to IR position 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 450 MW INFRA RED ILLUMINATOR The 450 mW IR Illuminator works on a sepa rate battery from the main unit To install the i battery unscrew cap and insert battery in the Battery IR Brightness Adjustment same direction as depicted by the diagram Housing i on the IR To install the 450mW IR Illumina IR Elevation tor to the scope screw the adapter into the thread on the scope Install IR to the rail of adapter and screw fixator Adapter The IR illuminator control buttons are located on its side To switch the Digital IR illuminator on off press and buttons simultaneously When the IR illuminator is switched on you can see the green LED lit By pushing the buttons and you may adjust the IR brightness Fixation Screw IRWindage IR Focusing The IR beam is focusable to change the field of coverage To change the beam width slightly turn the IR lens You could change the IR control panel fi
8. 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 for service instructions Q Dark spots on screen S These are either cosmetic blemishes in the intensifier tube or dust particles Q Screen becomes darker than at previous use S Replace batteries If problem persists contact your dealer or other authorized service rep resentative for service instructions Q Image not clear S Adjust objective lens and or the eyepiece ACCESSORY PACKAGES STANDARD ACCESSORIES PVS 7 headset e MONOCULAR e NECK CORD e SOFT CARRY CASE GOGGLE KIT 1 e ATN HEADSET ASSEMBLY e ATN HELMET MOUNT OPTIONAL GOGGLE KIT 2 e PVS 7 STYLE HEADSET e HELMET MOUNT ADAPTER e PVS 7 STYLE HELMET MOUNT OPTIONAL 4X BIOCULAR KIT e BIOCULAR EYEPIECE e AFOCAL TELESCOPIC F 1 2 e IR 450 6 5X BIOCULAR KIT 5x F112 lens BIOCULAR EYEPIECE e F112 LENS F 1 5 e IR 450 ADVANCED PACKAGE 1 e CAMERA ADAPTER e 3X AFOCAL LENS e HARD SHIPPING STORAGE CASE e HEAD MOUNT ASSEMBLY 3x afocal lens e BROW PADS 2 e LENS CLEANING KIT e SHOULDER STRAP e SACRIFICIAL WINDOW e DEMIST SHIELD Biocular eyepiece ADVANCED PACKAGE 2 e PICATINNY W
9. m for 1 hour DIMENSIONS seisine nanana Rannat 151x80x55 mm 6 7 x 2 5 x 4 WV GION OE AE EE E A E A 0 32kg 0 7 Ib APPLICATION The PS 14 Multi use Night Vision monocular is one of the most versatile night vision devices available This unit can be handheld head mounted for hands free usage it is camera cam corder adaptable and can be made into a 4x or 6 5x bi ocular This unit can also be weapon mounted The intergrated IR illuminator enhances the ability of the user to read maps and oper ate in confined zero light areas The PS14 is available with several image intensifier options to meet a wide array of specification requirements The PS 14 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 an image intensifier tube assembly with an integrated high voltage power source and the battery housing Objective lens protective cover is intended to protect the objective lens from dust and scratches It also will act as a daylight filter allowing you to test the scope in daylight or other bright light situations The pinhole in the 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 2 OPERATION e Take the monocular out of
10. optionat With the bi ocular eyepiece and 3X or 5X lens the ATN PS 14 can be made into a 4x or 6 5x bi ocular To replace an eyepiece with a bi ocular eyepiece unscrew the joint ring and take the eyepiece off Set up the bi ocular eyepiece and screw its joint ring 6 5X Bi ocular 4X Bi ocular HELMET MOUNT optionat Helmet mount for attachment of ATN s PS 14 to a standard PASGT helmet Helmet mount fits securely onto helmet via a rugged strapping device and grooved hooks With helmet mount PS 14 can be positioned directly in front of user s eyes or flipped INSTALLATION 1 Mount the strap onto helmet 2 Tighten and fixate the strap 3 4 5 Place the helmet on your head by screw the knob 1 Install the mount as shown on the picture Attach goggles to the rail ADJUSTING 1 Loosen the tightening knob 2 on the rail to enable you to easily slide the unit on Don t retighten the knob yet 2 Loosen the top horizontal fixation knob 3 Adjust goggle horizontal position Tighten horizontal fixation knob 3 Loosen the side vertical fixation knob 4 Adjust goggle vertical position Tighten vertical fixation knob NOTE The helmet mount has the addi tional ability for vertical adjustment You can displace the rail to another vertical position if need be 5 4 Adjust Eye Relief by sliding the PS 14 on the rail toward or away from eyes Then tighten the fixation knob 2 on the rail 5 Gog
11. 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 Agreement 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
12. the case e Install the battery into the housing with the polarity order as shown on the scope Battery Type 1 5 Volt AA size e Rotate the operation knob from OFF position to ON position to turn the unit on The protective lens cover still attached to the lens Do not turn the unit on in the day time without the protective lens cap on You should see green glow in the eyepiece e Observe the scene and adjust the diopter for optimal image clarity e You may now enter a dark 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 the distance of the focus You should not have to readjust the diopter e To turn the unit off rotate the operation knob from ON position to OFF position FOCUSING To focus the PS 14 first you will need to adjust the diopter Simply turn the diopter clockwise until it stops Then while looking through the diopter at an object 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 focus the front lens until the image and the grain are both sharp When you are in low light conditions and the daylight filter is off you may focus the front lens to receive sharp image the diopter should not be adjusted NOTE The front lens should be readjusted as you view objects at different d
13. tting your needs The screw tool included into the set should be used for weakening the fixing screw located on the IR Rotate the IR placing it in the most convenient position Tighten the screw with the screw tool to fix the new position FLIP UP HEADSET PART I 1 The first step that you want to take in mounting PS 14 on your head is to fit the headgear to your size Adjust the headgear fist before attaching the PS 14 to it 2 Loosen all the straps and place the head gear on your head 3 You will want to tighten the straps PART Il Now you are ready to mount the PS 14 on to your headgear 1 Remove the already adjusted headgear from your head 2 Screw the thumb screw 1 to the mounting thread in the body of PS 14 3 Get the headgear on with PS 14 onto the head 4 Loosen the screw 2 and move the unit along the rail for eye relief adjusting The PS 14 headset has a flip up mechanism Push a button 8 on the side of mount and lift the unit up till a fixation in the top position You can use PS 14 for left eye Loosen the screw 4 and rotate unit to new position INTERCHANGEABLE LENS coptionat The additional 3X Afocal Lens and 5X F112 Lens for PS 14 transform it to 3X or 5X night vision monocular To install 3X Afocal Lens screw it on the front lens of PS 14 To install 5X lens unscrew the objective lens of PS 14 and screw F112 Lens to the free place 5X F112 Lens 3X Afocal Lens BI OCULAR KIT
14. tube e R on and Low Battery indicators e Super fast lens system provides the user e Rugged and versatile design with a clear and sharp image e Single switch knob operation e Built in Infra Red illuminator lets you see e Camera camcorder adaptable even in total darkness e Helmet mountable e Interchangeble lenses for different mag e Weapon mountable nification e Adjustable Flip up headmount for hands e Flexible carrying case free use e Uses one AA battery e Automatic brightness control for high light e Waterproof 20 meters for 1 hour protection e Two year factory warranty SPECIFICATIONS MagnifiCatiON vomstnsintesctecounnesedenumaenedumetamcncnedacades 1X optional 3X 5X Detection range M1 W u ssseseerererrrr rr erne nce 250 Gen 2 or 300 Gen 3 or 340 Gen 4 m y Recognition range ti cepssncsseunecesuvecernnaimeaanecadeneies 175 Gen 2 or 225 Gen 3 or 300 Gen 4 m y LENS SY SUSI achat need Anke er dead 24 mm F1 1 2 Field Of VIEW aa renestossdasmeadunngusmoceaecesamatemanstaderadas 40 Range OF FOCUS assigna naa 0 25m to Power Supply coos ssieiccssnntnasmuasaminintesesieimenimigicevasss 1 5 volt AA size battery Battery Lile ARSEN RRS mirain 60 hours 20 hours with IR illuminator Operating Temp ass voessaiewedesedanonstdiccnetssteaicctasteavancawex 51 C to 49 C 60 F to 120 F Operating Temp isisisi ii 51 C to 85 C 60 F to 185 F Waterproof ccccccceccssececeeseeeeseeseeeseneeessnaeeens 20
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