Thermal Image Scope User Manual Table of Contents Chapter 1 Overview ........................1 1.1 Device Description ......................1 1.2 Main Function ........................1 1.3 Appearance ........................1 Chapter 2 Preparation ........................4 2.1 Cable Connection ......................4 2.2 Install Battery ........................4 2.2.1 Battery Instruction ....................
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6.5.4 Prerecord Video ....................25 6.6 Hot Tracking ........................25 6.7 Export Files ........................26 6.7.1 Export Files via HIKMICRO Sight ................26 6.7.2 Export Files via PC ....................27 Chapter 7 System Settings ......................29 7.1 Adjust Date ........................29 7.2 Adjust Time ........................
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Thermal Image Scope User Manual 8.3 Capturing or recording fails. What's the problem? ............31 8.4 Why the PC cannot identify the device? ................. 31 Chapter 9 Appendix ........................32 9.1 Device Command ......................32 9.2 Device Communication Matrix ..................32 Safety Instruction .........................
Thermal Image Scope User Manual Chapter 1 Overview 1.1 Device Description HIKMICRO PANTHER 2.0 Thermal Image Scope provides clear image under harsh environment conditions like darkness, fog, smoke, dust, rain, snow, etc. The scope is mainly applied to scenarios such as hunting.
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Thermal Image Scope User Manual Figure 1-1 Appearance Table 1-1 Components Description Function Lens Cover Protects the lens. Focus Ring Adjusts focus to obtain clear targets. Measures the distance with laser. Laser Range...
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Thermal Image Scope User Manual Description Function Finder Battery For holding the battery. Compartment Diopter Adjusts the dioptric setting. Adjustment Ring Eyepiece The piece placed closest to the eye to view the target. To connect the device to power supply or to transmit data Type-C Interface with a type-C cable.
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. Steps 1. Lift the cable interface cover. 2.
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Thermal Image Scope User Manual Steps 1. Turn the battery cover counterclockwise to loosen it. Figure 2-2 Open Battery Cover 2. Insert the battery into the battery compartment with the positive mark inward. Figure 2-3 Install Battery 3. Turn the battery cover clockwise to tighten it. Figure 2-4 Tighten Cover...
Thermal Image Scope User Manual 2.3 Install Rail Steps 1. Align the screw holes on the device with those on the rail. Figure 2-5 Install Screws 2. Insert the screws into the holes and tighten them securely. Figure 2-6 Secure Device 3.
Thermal Image Scope User Manual Power Off When the device is turned on, hold for 2 seconds to power off the device. Note ● Power-off countdown will appear when you power off the device. You can press any key to interrupt the countdown and cancel the power-off.
Connect the device to the HIKMICRO Sight app via hotspot, then you can capture picture, record video, or configure parameters on your phone. 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.
2.7.1 Check Firmware Status Steps 1. Open the HIKMICRO Sight and connect your device to the app. 2. Check if there is a red spot on the connection interface. If there is no red spot, the firmware is the latest version. Otherwise, the firmware is not the latest version.
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 Note During the upgrade, make sure the device is connected to your PC. Otherwise, it may cause unnecessary upgrade failure, firmware damage, etc. 2.8 Zeroing You can enable the reticle to view the position of the target. The functions such as Freeze and Zoom help to adjust the reticle more accurately.
Thermal Image Scope User Manual Chapter 3 Image Settings 3.1 Adjust Diopter Steps 1. Power on the device. 2. Open the lens cover. 3. Hold the device and make sure the eyepiece covers your eye. 4. Rotate the adjust 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 3.3 Adjust Brightness Steps 1. Press the wheel in live view mode to call the quick menu. 2. Rotate and press the wheel to select 3. Rotate the wheel to adjust brightness. 4. Hold the wheel to exit and save. In white hot mode, the higher the value of brightness is, the brighter the image is.
Thermal Image Scope User Manual 3.7 Select Scene Mode You can select proper scene mode according to actual using scene to improve the display effect. Steps 1. Hold the wheel to go to the menu. 2. Rotate the wheel to select and press the wheel to switch scene mode.
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Thermal Image Scope 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 Image Scope User Manual 3.9 Correct Defective Pixel The device can correct the defective pixels on the screen which are not performed as expected. Steps 1. In main menu mode, select Function Settings, and press the wheel to enter the sub- menu.
Thermal Image Scope User Manual 3.10 Flat Field Correction This function can correct non-uniformity of display. Steps 1. In main menu mode, select Function Settings and press the wheel to confirm. 2. Rotate the wheel to select Image Calib., and press and rotate the wheel to select a FFC mode.
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Thermal Image Scope User Manual Steps 1. In the main menu, rotate the wheel to select 2. Press and rotate the wheel to select a zoom mode. – Continuous: In the live view mode, rotate the wheel to zoom in or zoom out by 0.1× continuously.
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 zeroing settings in their respective zeroing profile. Steps 1. In the main menu, rotate the wheel to select 2.
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Thermal Image Scope User Manual Before You Start Select a zeroing profile first. Steps 1. In the main menu, rotate the wheel to select , and press the wheel to enter the setting interface. 2. Select a zeroing No. a) Rotate the wheel to select b) Press and rotate the wheel to select a zeroing No.
Thermal Image Scope User Manual Note When enabling the freeze function in reticle, you can adjust the position of the reticle on a frozen image. This function can prevent image flutter. When you switch the reticle No., a prompt will appear on the interface. Select OK to save the parameters for the current reticle.
Thermal Image Scope User Manual Chapter 5 Measure Distance The device can detect the distance between the target and the observation position with laser. Before You Start When measuring the distance, keep the hand and the position steady. Otherwise, the accuracy may be affected.
Thermal Image Scope User Manual Chapter 6 General Settings 6.1 Set OSD You can choose whether to display the OSD information on the live view mode in this function. Steps 1. In main menu, select Function Settings and press the wheel to confirm. 2.
Thermal Image Scope User Manual Note Avoid direct sunlight and enable the Burning Prevention function to reduce the risk of sensor damage from the heat. 6.4 Capture and Video 6.4.1 Capture Picture In the live view mode, hold to capture picture. Note When capturing succeeds, the image freezes for 1 second and a prompt shows on the display.
Thermal Image Scope User Manual loud noise in the video, you can disable this function. Steps 1. In the main menu, rotate the wheel to select 2. Press the wheel to enable this function. 3. Hold the wheel to save and exit. 6.4.4 Prerecord Video After enabling this function, the device can automatically record the 7 seconds before and after the recoil-activation.
You can access device albums and export files to your phone via HIKMICRO Sight. Before You Start Install HIKMICRO Sight on your mobile phone. Steps 1. Open HIKMICRO Sight and connect your device to the app. See 2.6 Client Software Connection 2. Tap Media to access device albums. Figure 6-4 Access Device Albums 3.
Thermal Image Scope User Manual 4. Tap to select a file, and tap Download to export the file to your local phone albums. Note ● Go to Me → About → User Manual on the app to see more detailed operations. ●...
Thermal Image Scope User Manual Chapter 7 System Settings 7.1 Adjust Date Steps 1. In main menu, select General Settings and press the wheel to confirm. 2. Rotate the wheel to select 3. Press the wheel to select the year, month, or day to be synchronized, and rotate the wheel to change the number.
Thermal Image Scope User Manual 7.4 Set Language You can select the device language in this function. Steps 1. In main menu, select General Settings and press the wheel to confirm. 2. Rotate the wheel to select 3. Press and rotate the wheel to select a language. Press again to confirm 4.
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 ring 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. Please read all the safety information carefully before using. Laws and Regulations ● Use of the product must be in strict compliance with the local electrical safety regulations. Symbol Conventions ●...
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Thermal Image Scope User Manual 60950-1 OR IEC 62368-1 standard. Battery ● Improper use or replacement of the battery may result in explosion hazard. Replace with the same or equivalent type only. ● The battery type is 18650 with the protection board, and the battery size should be 19 mm × 70 mm.
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Thermal Image Scope User Manual Emergency ● If smoke, odor, or noise arises from the device, immediately turn off the power, unplug the power cable, and contact the service center. Laser When any laser equipment is in use, make sure that the device lens is not exposed to the laser beam, or it may burn out.
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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PURCHASE OR USE OF THIS PRODUCT. PLEASE NOTE THAT YOU MAY HAVE TO APPLY FOR 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 local supplier upon the purchase of equivalent new equipment, or dispose of it at designated collection points. For more information see: www.recyclethis.info. Use the power adapter provided by a qualified manufacturer. Refer to the product specification for detailed power requirements.
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