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6.5.4 Prerecord Video ......................24 6.6 Hot Tracking ......................... 25 6.7 Export Files .......................... 25 6.7.1 Export Files via HIKMICRO Sight ................25 6.7.2 Export Files via PC ....................27 Chapter 7 System Settings ......................28 7.1 Adjust Date .......................... 28 7.2 Adjust Time ..........................
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Thermal Image Scope User Manual 8.4 Why the PC cannot identify the device? ................30 Safety Instruction ........................i Legal Information ........................iii Regulatory Information ......................v...
Chapter 1 Overview 1.1 Device Description HIKMICRO THUNDER 2.0 Thermal Image Scope featuring high thermal sensitivity ensures perfect detail recognition even in the hardest weather conditions when the object and background are with minimal temperature difference. With an extended operation time, the scope is mainly applied to scenarios such as hiking, hunting, searching and rescuing.
Thermal Image Scope User Manual 1.3.1 Component Figure 1-1 Appearance I Figure 1-2 Appearance II Table 1-1 Component Description Component Function Lens Cover Protects the lens. Focus Ring/Knob Adjusts focus to obtain clear targets. Buttons To set functions and parameters. Diopter Adjusts the dioptric setting.
Thermal Image Scope User Manual 1.3.2 Button Figure 1-3 Buttons on Device Table 1-2 Function of Buttons Icon Button Description ● Press: Standby mode/wake up device ● Hold: Power on/off Note: Power indicator statuses are as follows: Power ● Flashing Red & Green: error occurred. ●...
Thermal Image Scope User Manual Chapter 2 Preparation 2.1 Cable Connection Connect the device and power adaptor with a type-C cable to power on the device. Alternatively, connect the device and PC to export files. Figure 2-1 Cable Connection 2.2 Install Battery 2.2.1 Battery Instruction ●...
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Thermal Image Scope User Manual Figure 2-2 Pull Out the Battery Compartment Cover 2. Push the battery latch aside (as the arrow shows), and release the battery. Figure 2-3 Unlatch the Battery Latch 3. Insert the battery into the battery compartment. The latch locks the battery in place when the battery is fully inserted.
Thermal Image Scope User Manual 2.3 Install Rail Before You Start ● Turn off the device first. ● Use the lint-free cloth to clean the device base and the rail. ● The rail is not included in the package. Please purchase it separately. Steps 1.
Thermal Image Scope User Manual Auto Power Off Set the auto power off time for your device, and then the device will automatically shut down as the set time. Steps 1. Hold to show the main menu. 2. Go to General Settings, and select 3.
Steps 1. Search the HIKMICRO Sight app on App Store (iOS System) or Google Play™ (Android System) to download it, or scan the QR code to download and install the app. Android System iOS System 2.
2.7.2 Upgrade Device Upgrade Device via HIKMICRO Sight Before You Start Install HIKMICRO Sight on your phone and connect your device to the app. Steps 1. Tap the device series to enter the device information interface. 2. Tap Device Upgrade to enter the firmware upgrade interface 3.
Thermal Image Scope User Manual Upgrade Device via PC Before You Start ● Please get the upgrade package first. ● Make sure the hotspot function is disabled. ● Remove batteries from the device before connecting to your PC. ● Turn on the device after connecting it to your PC, and keep the device on for 10 to 15 seconds before other operations.
Thermal Image Scope User Manual Chapter 3 Image Settings 3.1 Adjust Diopter Steps 1. Power on the device. 2. Hold the device and make sure the eyepiece covers your eye. 3. Adjust the diopter adjustment ring until the OSD text or image is clear. Figure 3-1 Adjust Diopter Note When adjusting diopter, DO NOT touch the surface of lens to avoid smearing the lens.
Thermal Image Scope User Manual Figure 3-2 Adjust Focus 3.3 Adjust Contrast Steps 1. In the live view mode, press to show the quick menu. 2. Select and press to confirm. 3. Press to adjust contrast. 4. Hold to exit and save. 3.4 Adjust Tone Steps 1.
Thermal Image Scope User Manual 3.6 Select Scene Mode You can select proper scene according to actual using scene to improve the display effect. Steps 1. Hold to go to the main menu. 2. Select and press to confirm. 3. Press to switch scene modes.
Thermal Image Scope User Manual The hot part is red-colored in view. The higher the temperature is, the redder the color is. Fusion From high temperature to low temperature, the image is colored in from white, yellow, red, pink to purple. 3.8 Correct Defective Pixel The device can correct the defective pixels on the screen which are not performed as expected.
Thermal Image Scope User Manual Note ● The selected defective pixel can be magnified and displayed on the right of the interface. ● If the screen OSD blocks the defective pixel, move the cursor to reach the defective pixel, then the device performs mirror display automatically as shown in the figures below.
Thermal Image Scope User Manual 3.10 Set Picture in Picture Mode Steps 1. In the live view mode, hold to enable PIP. ● When reticle is enabled, the PIP view is the detail of reticle. ● When reticle is not enabled, the PIP view is the detail of central part. 3.
Thermal Image Scope User Manual Chapter 4 Zeroing 4.1 Select Zeroing Profile If different users use the same device, the users can configure and save the reticle settings in their respective zeroing profiles. Steps 1. In the live view mode, hold to show the main menu.
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Thermal Image Scope User Manual reticle more accurately. Steps 1. In the main menu, press to select and press to enter zeroing interface. 2. Select a zeroing No. You can set 5 reticles. a) Press to select , and press to confirm.
Thermal Image Scope User Manual Note ● When you switch the zeroing No., a prompt will appear on the interface. Select OK to save the parameters for the current reticle. ● When enabling the freeze function in reticle, you can adjust the position of the cursor on a frozen image.
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Thermal Image Scope User Manual Note In black hot mode and white hot mode, if you set the reticle color as white or black, the colors of reticle will be inverted automatically to better aim at the target. 6. Hold to exit the interface according to the prompt.
Thermal Image Scope User Manual Chapter 5 Measure Distance The device can detect the distance between the target and the observation position. Before You Start When measuring the distance, keep the hand and the position steady. Otherwise, the accuracy may be affected. Steps 1.
Thermal Image Scope User Manual Chapter 6 General Settings You can manually record video or capture picture when displaying live view. 6.1 Set OSD You can choose whether to display the OSD information on the live view interface. Steps 1. Hold to show the main menu.
Thermal Image Scope User Manual Figure 6-1 Brand Logo Display Note After enabling this function, the brand logo only displays on the live view interface, captures and videos. 6.3 Set Display Brightness You can adjust the display brightness of the screen. Steps 1.
Thermal Image Scope User Manual 6.5.2 Set Audio If you enable the audio function, the sound will be recorded with the video. When there is too loud noise in the video, you can disable this function. Steps 1. Hold to show the main menu. 2.
Figure 6-3 Hot Tracking 6.7 Export Files 6.7.1 Export Files via HIKMICRO Sight You can access device albums and export files to your phone via HIKMICRO Sight. Before You Start Install HIKMICRO Sight on your mobile phone.
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Thermal Image Scope User Manual Steps 1. Open HIKMICRO Sight and connect your device to the app. See Client Software Connection. 2. Tap Media to access device albums. Figure 6-4 Access Device Albums 3. Tap Local or Device to view the photos and videos.
Thermal Image Scope User Manual 6.7.2 Export Files via PC Before You Start ● Turn off hotspot function. ● Turn on the device after connecting it to your PC, and keep the device on for 10 to 15 seconds before other operations. ●...
Thermal Image Scope User Manual Chapter 7 System Settings 7.1 Adjust Date Steps 1. Hold to show the main menu. 2. Go to General Settings, and select 3. Press to enter the configuration interface. 4. Press to select the year, month, or day to be synchronized, and press change the number, then press again to finish the setting.
Thermal Image Scope User Manual Steps 1. Hold to show the main menu. 2. Go to General Settings, and select 3. Press to select the unit. Yard and m (meter) are selectable. 4. Hold to save settings and exit. 7.5 View Device Information Steps 1.
Thermal Image Scope User Manual Chapter 8 Frequently Asked Questions 8.1 Why is the monitor off? Check whether the device is off-battery. Check the monitor after charging the device for 5 minutes. 8.2 The image is not clear, how to adjust it? Adjust the diopter adjustment knob until the image is clear.
Thermal Image Scope User Manual Safety Instruction These instructions are intended to ensure that user can use the product correctly to avoid danger or property loss. Laws and Regulations ● Use of the product must be in strict compliance with the local electrical safety regulations. Symbol Conventions The symbols that may be found in this document are defined as follows.
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Thermal Image Scope User Manual V. The Battery capacity is 3.6 V/4.4 Ah (15.84 Wh). ● Batteries of improper size cannot be installed, and may cause abnormal shutdown. ● The battery cannot be charged with external power source directly. ● Confirm there is no flammable material within 2 m of the charger during charging. ●...
INTERRUPTION, OR LOSS OF DATA, CORRUPTION OF SYSTEMS, OR LOSS OF DOCUMENTATION, WHETHER BASED ON BREACH OF CONTRACT, TORT (INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE), PRODUCT LIABILITY, OR OTHERWISE, IN CONNECTION WITH THE USE OF THE PRODUCT, EVEN IF HIKMICRO HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES OR LOSS.
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Thermal Image Scope User Manual PERMITS, CERTIFICATES, AND/OR LICENSES BEFORE ANY PURCHASING, SELLING, MARKETING AND/OR USING OF THE PRODUCT.HIKMICRO SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY SUCH ILLEGAL OR IMPROPER PURCHASING, SELLING, MARKETING, AND END USES AND ANY SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL,INCIDENTAL, OR INDIRECT DAMAGES ARISING THEREOF.
Thermal Image Scope User Manual Regulatory Information These clauses apply only to the products bearing the corresponding mark or information. EU/UK Conformity Statement This product and - if applicable - the supplied accessories too are marked with "CE" and comply therefore with the applicable harmonized European standards listed under the Directive 2014/30/EU (EMCD), Directive 2014/35/EU (LVD), Directive 2011/65/EU (RoHS), Directive 2014/53/EU.
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Thermal Image Scope User Manual Directive 2006/66/EC and its amendment 2013/56/EU (Battery Directive): This product contains a battery that cannot be disposed of as unsorted municipal waste in the European Union. See the product documentation for specific battery information. The battery is marked with this symbol, which may include lettering to indicate cadmium (Cd), lead (Pb), or mercury (Hg).
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