Thermal Monocular User Manual Chapter 1 Overview 1.1 Brief Description The thermal monocular supports functions of observation, distance measurement, hotspot, and so on. The high-sensitivity built-in thermal detector provides you with clear view even in total darkness. The monocular is mainly applied to scenarios such as hunting, searching and rescuing, hiking, and travel.
Thermal Monocular User Manual 1.3 Appearance 1.3.1 Button Figure 1-1 Buttons on the Device Table 1-1 Function of Button Icon Button Function ● Press: Standby mode/Wake up device Power ● Hold: Power on/off Non-Menu Mode: ● Press: Capture pictures Capture ●...
Thermal Monocular User Manual 1.3.2 Component Figure 1-2 Overview of Component ● Lens Cover: Protects the lens from dust or scratch. ● Diopter Adjustment Knob: Adjusts the dioptric setting. ● Cable Interface: To connect the device to power supply or transmit data with a type-C cable. ●...
Thermal Monocular User Manual Chapter 2 Preparation Take out the device and accessories. Check them with the packaging list to confirm device and accessories are included and available for use. Read the user manual to learn the usage methods and cautions. 2.1 Charge Device After the device starts up, the OSD (on-screen display) shows the battery status.
Thermal Monocular User Manual 2.2 Power On/Off Power On When the device is connected to cable or the battery is enough, hold for 2 seconds to power on the device. Power Off When the device is turned on, hold for 2 seconds to power off the device. Note ●...
Thermal Monocular User Manual Figure 2-2 Menu Description ● Press to move the cursor up. ● Press to move the cursor down. ● Press to confirm and hold it to exit the main menu. 2.3.2 Quick Menu In the live view interface, press to show the quick menu.
Thermal Monocular User Manual 2.4 Firmware Status 2.4.1 Client Software Connection Connect the device to the T-Vision APP via hot spot, then you can capture picture, record video, or configure parameters on your phone. Steps 1. Hold to show the main menu of device. 2.
Thermal Monocular User Manual Figure 2-4 Check Firmware Status 3. (Optional) If the firmware is not the latest version, upgrade the device. See 2.4.3 Upgrade Device 2.4.3 Upgrade Device Upgrade Device via T-Vision App Before You Start Install T-Vision App on your phone and connect your device to the app. Steps 1.
Thermal Monocular User Manual Chapter 3 Image Settings You can set palettes, brightness, scenes, FFC (flat field correction), and DPC (defective pixel correction) to display the better image effect. 3.1 Adjust Diopter Make sure the eyepiece covers your eye and aim at the target. Adjust the diopter adjustment knob until the OSD text or image is clear.
Thermal Monocular User Manual Figure 3-2 Adjust Diopter 3.2 Adjust Focus Slightly rotate the focus ring to adjust the focus of the objective lens. Figure 3-3 Adjust Objective Lens Note ● DO NOT touch the lens directly with your finger, or place any sharp objects near them. ●...
Thermal Monocular User Manual 3.3 Adjust Image Brightness Steps 1. In the main menu, select and press to confirm. 2. Press to adjust image brightness. 3. Hold to save and exit. In white hot mode, the higher the value of brightness is, the brighter the image is. The image effect in white hot mode is showed as picture below and effect in black hot mode is opposite.
Thermal Monocular User Manual 3.7 Select Scene 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 enter the setting interface. 3.
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Thermal Monocular User Manual Red Hot 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.
Thermal Monocular User Manual 3.9 Adjust Digital Zoom You can zoom the image by using this function. Press in the view mode, the live view switches between 1 ×, 2 ×, 4 ×, and 8 ×. Note This function varies according to different camera models. 3.10 Set Picture in Picture Mode Steps 1.
Thermal Monocular User Manual 3. Press to enter the setting interface. 4. Press to switch FFC mode. – Manual: Hold in live view to correct the non-uniformity of display. – Auto: The device performs FFC automatically according to the set schedule when switching on the camera.
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Thermal Monocular User Manual ● 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. Figure 3-7 Mirror Effect...
Thermal Monocular User Manual Chapter 4 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 Monocular User Manual Chapter 5 General Settings 5.1 Set OSD This function can display or hide the OSD information on the live view interface. Steps 1. Hold to show the main menu. 2. Go to Function Settings, and select 3.
Thermal Monocular User Manual 2. Go to Function Settings, and select 3. Press to enable or disable the burn-prevention function. 4. Hold to save settings and exit. Note Avoid direct sunlight and enable the burning prevention function to reduce the risk of sensor damage from the heat.
Thermal Monocular User Manual What to do next Files For exporting recording files, refer to 5.6 Export 5.5 Hot Tracking The device can detect the highest temperature spot in the scene and mark it on display. Steps 1. Hold to show the main menu. 2.
Thermal Monocular User Manual 2. Tap Picture & Video to access device albums. Figure 5-3 Access Device Albums 3. Tap to select a file, and tap to export the file to your local phone albums. Note ● Please refer to the user manual of the app for detailed operations. ●...
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Thermal Monocular User Manual 3. Select and copy the files to PC. 4. Disconnect the device from your PC. Note ● The device displays images when you connect it to PC. But functions such as recording, capturing and hot spot are disabled. ●...
Thermal Monocular User Manual Chapter 6 System Settings 6.1 Date Adjustment 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 Monocular User Manual 6.4 Unit Settings You can switch the unit for distance measurement. Steps 1. Hold to show the main menu. 2. Go to General Settings, and select 3. Press to enter the unit setting interface. Press to select the unit as required. 4.
Thermal Monocular User Manual 6.7 Restore Device Steps 1. Hold to show the menu of device. 2. Go to General Settings, and select 3. Press to restore the device to defaults according to the prompt.
Thermal Monocular User Manual Chapter 7 Frequently Asked Questions 7.1 Why does the charge indicator flash improperly? Check the following items. 1. Check whether the device is charged with standard power adapter and the charging temperature is above 0 °C (32 °F). 2.
Thermal Monocular 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 Monocular User Manual voltage and capacity are 3.635 VDC/3350 mAh. ● For long-term storage of the battery, make sure it is fully charged every half year to ensure the battery quality. Otherwise, damage may occur. ● Use the battery provided by qualified manufacturer. Refer to the product specification for detailed battery requirements.
Thermal Monocular User Manual Legal Information About this Manual The Manual includes instructions for using and managing the Product. Pictures, charts, images and all other information hereinafter are for description and explanation only. The information contained in the Manual is subject to change, without notice, due to firmware updates or other reasons.
Thermal Monocular User Manual Regulatory Information These clauses apply only to the products bearing the corresponding mark or information.
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Thermal Monocular User Manual EU/UK Compliance 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 2012/19/EU (WEEE Directive): Products marked with this symbol cannot be disposed of as unsorted municipal waste in the European Union.
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