Thermal Monocular User Manual CONTENTS Overview ........................1 Main Function ............................1 Appearance ............................1 Preparation........................5 Install Battery ............................5 2.1.1 Battery Instruction ........................5 2.1.2 Battery Installation ........................5 Cable Connection ..........................6 Power On/Off ............................7 Auto Screen Off ............................ 8 Menu Description ..........................
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5.4.3 Record Video ..........................24 Hot Tracking ............................24 Export Files ............................25 5.6.1 Export Files via HIKMICRO Sight ....................25 5.6.2 Export Files via PC ........................26 System Settings ......................28 Adjust Date ............................28 Synchronize Time ..........................28 Set Language ............................
Video and Snapshot: The built-in memory module supports video recording and snapshot capturing. App Connection: The device can capture snapshots, record videos, and set parameters by HIKMICRO Sight app after being connected to your phone via hotspot. Appearance ...
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Thermal Monocular User Manual Figure 1-1 Appearance Table 1-1 Description of Buttons and Components Component Description Lens Cover Protects the lens. Buttons To set functions and parameters. Battery For holding the battery. Compartment The piece placed closest to the eye to view the Eyepiece target.
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Thermal Monocular User Manual Power the device or transmit data with a Type-C Interface type-C cable. Indicates the charging status of the device. Flashing Red & Green: Error occurred. Charging Indicator Solid Red: Charging. Solid Green: Fully charged. ...
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Thermal Monocular User Manual When the auto screen off function is enabled, if you press to enter standby mode, you can also tilt or rotate the device to wake up the Auto Screen Off device. Refer to for detailed operation.
Thermal Monocular User Manual Preparation Install Battery Remove the external battery if the device is not used for a long time. The external rechargeable battery type is 18650, and the battery size should be 19 mm × 70 mm. The rated voltage is 3.6 V, and the battery capacity is 3200 mAh.
Thermal Monocular User Manual Close the battery compartment cover and lock it. Figure 2-3 Close the Cover Cable Connection Before You Start Make sure the battery is installed in the device. Connect the device and power adaptor with a type-C cable to power on the device.
When the low power note shows, charge the battery. The auto power off takes effect only when the device enters the standby mode and the device isn’t connected with HIKMICRO Sight app at the same time. The auto power off countdown will start again when the device reenters...
Thermal Monocular User Manual Auto Screen Off Auto screen off function darkens the screen to save energy and increase battery time. Steps Enable auto screen off. Hold to show the menu. Go to Advanced Settings, and press to select Press to enable auto screen off.
Thermal Monocular User Manual App Connection Connect the device to the HIKMICRO Sight app via hotspot, then you can capture picture, record video, or configure parameters on your phone. Steps Search the HIKMICRO Sight on App Store (iOS System) or Google Play™...
Thermal Monocular User Manual Steps Open the HIKMICRO Sight and connect your device to the app. Check if there is an upgrade prompt on the device management interface. If there is no upgrade prompt, the firmware is the latest version. Otherwise, the firmware is not the latest version.
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Thermal Monocular User Manual Press to select USB Flash Drive. Connect the device to your PC with cable. Open the detected disk, copy the upgrade file and paste it to the root directory of the device. Disconnect the device from your PC. Reboot the device, and the device upgrades automatically.
Thermal Monocular User Manual Image Settings You can set palettes, brightness, scenes, FFC (flat field correction), and DPC (defective pixel correction) to display the better image effect. 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 Adjust Brightness You can adjust the display brightness of the screen in the menu. Steps Hold to show the menu. Press to select and press to confirm. Press to adjust display brightness. Hold to save settings and exit. Adjust Contrast Steps Hold...
Thermal Monocular User Manual Cold Warm Figure 3-3 Adjust Tone Adjust Sharpness Steps Hold to show the menu. Go to Advanced Settings, and press to select Press to confirm, and press to adjust sharpness. Hold to save and exit. Figure 3-4 Sharpness Adjustment Comparison Select Scene You can select proper scene according to actual using scene to improve the display effect.
Thermal Monocular User Manual Set Palettes You can select different palettes to display the same scene in different effects. Press in the live view interface to switch palettes. White Hot The hot part is light-colored in view. The higher the temperature is, the lighter the color is.
Thermal Monocular User Manual Fusion From high temperature to low temperature, the image is colored in from white, yellow, red, pink to purple. Set Picture in Picture Mode Steps Hold to show the menu. Press to select Press to enable or disable PIP mode. The details show in the upper center of the view.
Thermal Monocular User Manual Figure 3-5 Set PIP Mode If the PIP function is enabled, only the PIP view zooms when adjusting the digital zoom ratio. 3.10 Adjust Digital Zoom You can zoom in and out the image by using this function. Press the live view interface, the digital zoom ratio switches between 1×, 2×, 4×...
Thermal Monocular User Manual 4. Press to switch FFC mode. Manual FFC: Hold in the live view to correct the non- uniformity of display. Auto FFC: The device performs FFC automatically according to the set schedule when switching on the camera. ...
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Thermal Monocular User Manual Figure 3-6 Correct Defective Pixel The selected defective pixel can be magnified and displayed on the bottom 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.
Thermal Monocular User Manual 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 Hold to show the menu.
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Thermal Monocular User Manual Figure 4-1 Measurement Result...
Thermal Monocular User Manual General Settings Set OSD This function can display or hide the OSD information on the live view interface. Steps Hold to show the menu. Go to Advanced Settings, and select Function Settings. Press to select , and press to enter OSD setting interface.
Thermal Monocular User Manual Figure 5-1 Brand Logo Display Burning Prevention Avoid direct sunlight and enable the burning prevention function to reduce the risk of sensor damage from the heat. Steps Hold to show the menu. Go to Advanced Settings, and select Function Settings.
Thermal Monocular User Manual If you turn on the audio function, the sound will be recorded with the video. When there is too loud noise in the video, you can turn off this function. Steps Hold to show the menu. Go to Advanced Settings, and press to select...
HIKMICRO Sight. Before You Start Install HIKMICRO Sight on your mobile phone. Steps Open HIKMICRO Sight and connect your device to the app. See Connection Tap Media to access device albums. Figure 5-4 Access Device Albums Tap Local or Device to view the photos and videos.
Thermal Monocular User Manual The photos or videos may not show in Device. Please pull down to refresh the page. Tap to select a file, and tap Download to export the file to your local phone albums. Figure 5-5 Export Files ...
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Thermal Monocular User Manual Open computer disk and select the disk of device. Go to the DCIM folder and find the folder named after the capture year and month. For example, if you capture a picture or record a video on November 2023, go to DCIM ->...
Thermal Monocular User Manual System Settings Adjust Date Steps Hold to show the menu. Go to Advanced Settings, and select General Settings. Press to select , and press to enter the configuration interface. Press to select the year, month, or day, and press change the number.
Thermal Monocular User Manual Hold to show the menu. Go to Advanced Settings, and select General Settings. Press to select , and press to enter the configuration interface. Press to select the language as required, and press confirm. Hold to save settings and exit. Set Unit You can switch the unit for distance measurement.
Thermal Monocular User Manual Press select Analog to turn on CVBS output. Hold to save settings and exit. The CVBS cable is not included in the package. Please purchase it by yourself. View Device Information Steps Hold to show the menu. Go to Advanced Settings, and select General Settings.
Thermal Monocular User Manual Frequently Asked Questions Why does the charge indicator flash improperly? Check the following items. Check whether the device is charged with standard power adapter and the charging temperature is above 0 °C (32 °F). Charge the device in power off status. Why is the power indicator off? Check whether the device is off-battery.
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The information contained in the Manual is subject to change, without notice, due to firmware updates or other reasons. Please find the latest version of this Manual at the HIKMICRO website (www.hikmicrotech.com/). Please use this Manual with the guidance and assistance of professionals trained in supporting the Product.
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Thermal Monocular User Manual YOU ACKNOWLEDGE THAT THE NATURE OF THE INTERNET PROVIDES FOR INHERENT SECURITY RISKS, AND HIKMICRO SHALL NOT TAKE ANY RESPONSIBILITIES FOR ABNORMAL OPERATION, PRIVACY LEAKAGE OR OTHER DAMAGES RESULTING FROM CYBER-ATTACK, HACKER ATTACK, VIRUS INFECTION, OR OTHER INTERNET SECURITY RISKS; HOWEVER, HIKMICRO WILL PROVIDE TIMELY TECHNICAL SUPPORT IF REQUIRED.
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Thermal Monocular User Manual Regulatory Information These clauses apply only to the products bearing the corresponding mark or information. EU 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 Monocular User Manual Directive 2012/19/EU (WEEE Directive): Products marked with this symbol cannot be disposed of as unsorted municipal waste in the European Union. For proper recycling, return this product to your local supplier upon the purchase of equivalent new equipment, or dispose of it at designated collection points.
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Thermal Monocular User Manual Rücknahmestellen unentgeltlich abgeben. Rücknahmepflichtig sind Geschäfte mit einer Verkaufsfläche von mindestens 400 m² für Elektro- und Elektronikgeräte sowie diejenigen Lebensmittelgeschäfte mit einer Gesamtverkaufsfläche von mindestens 800 m², die mehrmals pro Jahr oder dauerhaft Elektro- und Elektronikgeräte anbieten und auf dem Markt bereitstellen.
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Thermal Monocular User Manual Symbol Conventions The symbols that may be found in this document are defined as follows. Symbol Description Provides additional information to emphasize or supplement important points of the main text. Indicates a potentially hazardous situation, which if not avoided, could result in equipment damage, data loss, performance degradation, or unexpected results.
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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. Please read all the safety information carefully before using. Transportation ● Keep the device in original or similar packaging while transporting it. ●...
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Thermal Monocular User Manual environment, which may result in an explosion or the leakage of flammable liquid or gas. ● Do not subject the battery to extremely low air pressure, which may result in an explosion or the leakage of flammable liquid or gas. ●...
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Thermal Monocular User Manual Hangzhou Microimage Software Co., Ltd. COMPLIANCE NOTICE: The thermal series products might be subject to export controls in various countries or regions, including without limitation, the United States, European Union, United Kingdom and/or other member countries of the Wassenaar Arrangement. Please consult your professional legal or compliance expert or local government authorities for any necessary export license requirements if you intend to transfer, export, re-export the thermal series products between different countries.
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