Bushnell EQUINOX Z Owner's Manual page 4

ABOUT BUSHNELL® EQUINOX Z2™ DIGITAL NIGHT VISION
Congratulations on the purchase of your Bushnell® Equinox Z2™ Digital Night Vision. Comprised of high quality electronics
and optics, the Bushnell Equinox Z2 is a hand-held digital night vision viewing system that utilizes an infrared sensitive
CMOS sensor, providing edge-to-edge resolution and outstanding image quality. Fully multi-coated optics increase light
transmission and decrease glare. The Equinox Z2 3x30, 4.5x40 and 6x50 Digital Night Vision monoculars are versatile enough
for many applications including hunting, camping, boating/fi shing, caving, paintball, stargazing, rescue/recovery, security
surveillance, law enforcement, and video recording in continuously changing light conditions – from dawn to absolute
darkness. Not only can you view your subject at night, you can also record its image as a still photo or video clip, and store
it on micro SD card.
HOW DIGITAL NIGHT VISION WORKS
Bushnell Digital Night Vision products collect existing light through the objective lens. The image is then processed through
a digital CMOS sensor module and transferred to the micro liquid crystal display (LCD). Images viewed on the LCD are
magnifi ed 3.0, 4.5 or 6 times (depending on model). Equinox Z2 Digital Night Vision models are equipped with a built-in
powerful IR (infrared) illuminator that enables clear viewing in low ambient light conditions or even total darkness.
BATTERY AND SD CARD INSTALLATION
1.
Install Fresh Batteries
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Remove the Battery Compartment Cover cap (A) by turning it counter-clockwise. Insert 4 AA size batteries
(alkaline or lithium), noting the polarity as marked inside the Battery Compartment (also see photo, "Batteries
Installed").
2.
Install Micro SD Card
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Open the rubber flap (B) covering the USB Port and Card Slot, and insert a micro SD card (up to 64 GB, class 10
or greater for best results with video files) into the Card Slot (metal contacts facing down, see card icon left of
slot for correct orientation). The Equinox Z2 has no internal memory and will not capture photos and/or videos
unless a card is inserted.
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If you will only be using Equinox Z2 for "live" viewing and do not wish to use it for photos/videos, the unit will
function normally without a card.
BASIC OPERATION
WARNING: NEVER LOOK AT THE SUN THROUGH THIS NIGHT VISION UNIT (OR ANY OTHER OPTICAL INSTRUMENT). IT MAY
PERMANENTLY DAMAGE YOUR EYES AS WELL AS THE UNIT.
1.
Switch Power On
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Press and hold the Power Switch (C) for 2 seconds to turn the unit on (the LCD display can be seen in the
eyepiece).
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To turn the Equinox Z2 off, press and hold the Power Switch. The message "Power Off?" is displayed, with YES
highlighted by default. Press the Select Button to confirm and switch power off.
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An Auto Power Off feature will automatically switch power off to extend battery life if no button has been
operated, for a user selected time interval from 10 to 60 minutes (default is 10 min.), with the option to override
Auto Power Off completely by selecting "Never" (see "Settings Menu Reference").
2.
Check Lens Cap (remove for night and indoor operation)
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When using the Equinox Z2 for daylight operation outdoors, it may be necessary to keep the Lens Cap (I) in
place so it covers the Objective Lens (H). A small pinhole is provided in the center of the Lens Cap which will
permit only a minimal amount of light to enter the lens, strike the digital sensor and become amplified. As the
Equinox Z2 uses a digital sensor rather than a gas filled tube (traditional "analog" night vison), it is unlikely that
you will damage any internal components in sunlight, but the image may be too bright to view or record unless
the cap remains in place. The cap may be removed when using the Equinox Z2 in normally lit interior areas.
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When operating the Equinox Z2 at night or in low light conditions, remove the Lens Cap (I) from the Objective
Lens (H). An attached strap prevents accidental loss of the Lens Cap when the lens is uncovered.
3.
Adjust Eyepiece (diopter) and Main Focus Ring
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While viewing through the Eyepiece (G), rotate the rubber eyecup in either direction until the text and icons
on the LCD display screen appears sharp to your eye. This is an adjustable diopter feature, used only to assure
that the display will appear in focus to any user (eyeglass users may need to wear their glasses for best results).
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Next, while viewing an object at a distance of 5 feet or greater, rotate the large rubber Main Focus Ring (J)
around the Objective Lens until the subject appears in focus.
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Always use the Main Focus Ring if your subject appears blurry, only turning the Eyepiece if the characters and
icons of the display itself appear blurry.
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