Thermal Binocular User Manual CONTENTS Chapter 1 Overview ........................1 1.1 Brief Description ......................1 1.2 Main Function ......................... 1 1.3 Appearance ........................1 Chapter 2 Preparation ........................4 2.1 Install Battery ........................4 2.2 Cable Connection ......................5 2.3 Mount Neck Strap ......................7 2.4 Power On/Off ........................
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5.4.3 Record Video ...................... 23 5.4.4 View Local Files ....................24 5.5 Export Files ........................25 5.5.1 Export Files via HIKMICRO Sight ..............25 5.5.2 Export Files via PC ..................... 26 5.6 CVBS Video Output....................... 27 5.7 Hot Tracking ......................... 27 5.8 Direction Display ......................
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Thermal Binocular User Manual 6.2 Synchronize Time ......................33 6.3 Set Language ........................ 33 6.4 Set Unit .......................... 34 6.5 View Device Information ....................34 6.6 Restore Device ......................34 Chapter 7 Frequently Asked Questions ..................35 7.1 Why does the charge indicator flash improperly? ............. 35 7.2 Why is the power indicator off? ...................
Chapter 1 Overview 1.1 Brief Description HIKMICRO RAPTOR series is a powerful and innovative handheld thermal and digital night vision binocular which adopts a 12 μm infrared thermal sensor with NETD < 20mK sensitivity, 2560 × 1440 low illumination CMOS sensor with built-in adjustable IR illuminator, and a precise built-in laser rangefinder up to 1000 m measuring distance.
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Thermal Binocular User Manual Figure 1-1 Device Appearance Table 1-1 Buttons and Components Description Function Lens Cover Protects the lens. The piece placed closest to the eye to view the Eyepiece target. Adjust the interpupillary distance by moving the eyepieces farther or closer to each other. Focus Ring Adjusts focus to obtain clear targets.
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Thermal Binocular User Manual Description Function Non-Menu Mode: ● Press: Switch digital zoom. Zoom Key ● Hold: Turn on/off PIP (Picture-in-Picture). Menu Mode: Press to move down. Non-Menu Mode: ● Press: Switch palettes. ● Hold: Enter menu. Menu Key Menu Mode: ●...
Thermal Binocular User Manual Chapter 2 Preparation 2.1 Install Battery Insert the batteries into the battery compartment. Steps 1. Rotate the battery compartment cover counterclockwise to loosen it. Figure 2-1 Loosen Knob 2. Take out the detachable battery compartment, and install the batteries as the positive and negative marks indicate.
Thermal Binocular User Manual Figure 2-3 Install Battery Compartment Note ● Take the batteries away if you do not use the device for a long time. ● Charge the batteries with the supplied battery charger for more than 4 hours before first use.
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Thermal Binocular User Manual Figure 2-4 Cable Connection Note ● Please charge the device after the batteries are installed in the battery compartment of the device. ● The charging temperature should be from 0 °C to 45 °C (32 °F to 113 °F). ●...
Thermal Binocular User Manual 2.3 Mount Neck Strap Figure 2-5 Mount Neck Strap Note Refer to the figure above to mount the hand strap. 2.4 Power On/Off Power On When the battery is sufficiently charged or connected to power supply, hold to power on the device.
2.5 Auto Screen Off Auto screen off function darkens the screen to save energy and extend battery life. However, the device stays on and you can view the live view on HIKMICRO Sight app when connecting the device to the app.
● Press to confirm and hold it to exit the menu. 2.7 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 1. Search the HIKMICRO Sight on App Store (iOS System) or Google Play™ (Android System) to download it, or scan the QR code to download and install the app.
Upgrade 3. (Optional) If the firmware is not the latest version, upgrade the device. See Device. 2.8.2 Upgrade Device Upgrade Device via HIKMICRO Sight Before You Start Install HIKMICRO Sight on your phone and connect your device to the app.
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Thermal Binocular User Manual Steps 1. Tap the upgrade prompt to enter the firmware upgrade interface. 2. Tap Upgrade to start upgrade. Note The upgrading operation may vary due to app updates. Please take the actual app version for reference. Upgrade Device via PC Before You Start Please get the upgrade package first.
Thermal Binocular User Manual Chapter 3 Image Settings 3.1 Adjust Device Figure 3-1 Adjust Device Adjust Focus Slightly rotate the focus ring to adjust the focus of the objective lens. Note ● DO NOT touch the lens directly with your finger, or place any sharp objects near them. ●...
Thermal Binocular User Manual 3.2 Adjust Brightness Steps 1. Hold to show the menu. 2. Press to select and press to confirm. 3. Press to adjust display brightness. 4. Hold to save settings and exit. 3.3 Adjust Contrast Steps 1. Hold to show the menu.
Thermal Binocular User Manual 3.5 Adjust Sharpness Steps 1. Hold to show the menu. 2. Press to select and press to confirm. 3. Press to confirm, and press to adjust sharpness. 4. Hold to save and exit. Figure 3-3 Sharpness Comparison 3.6 Select Scene You can select proper scene according to actual using scene to improve the display effect.
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Thermal Binocular User Manual Steps 1. Hold to go to the menu. 2. Press to select and press to confirm. 3. Press to select the palettes as needed, and press to enable it/them. Note ● At least one palette should be enabled. ●...
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Thermal Binocular 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 Binocular User Manual Image Fusion Fuse the optical image with the thermal image. The fused image with clear edge is displayed in this mode. 3.8 Set Fusion Level When the palette is set as image fusion, you can adjust the fusion level according to the actual observation distance to obtain better image fusion effect.
Thermal Binocular User Manual 3.11 Set Picture in Picture Hold in live view mode to enable PIP, and hold again to exit PIP. The image center is displayed in upper middle of the interface. Figure 3-4 Picture in Picture Mode Note If the PIP function is enabled, only the PIP view zooms when adjusting the digital zoom ratio.
Thermal Binocular User Manual Note The countdown will start before the device performs FFC automatically. 3.13 Correct Defective Pixel The device can correct the defective pixels on the screen which are not performed as expected. Steps 1. Hold to show the menu. 2.
Thermal Binocular User Manual ambient light is insufficient. ● Image overexposure may occur in too bright environment. Smart IR helps to adjust the overexposed images by controlling infrared light intensity, so as to improve the image effect in night mode and dark environment. ●...
Thermal Binocular User Manual Chapter 4 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 device steady for an accurate result. Steps 1. Hold to show the menu.
Thermal Binocular 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 menu. 2. Press to select Function Settings. 3. Press to select , and press to enter OSD setting interface.
Thermal Binocular User Manual Steps 1. Hold to show the menu. 2. Press to select Function Settings. 3. Press to select 4. Press to enable or disable the Burn-Prevention function. 5. Hold to save settings and exit. 5.4 Capture and Video You can manually record video or capture picture when displaying live view.
Thermal Binocular User Manual Figure 5-1 Start Recording The left top of image displays the recording time. 2. Hold again to stop recording. What to do next Export Files For exporting recording files, refer to 5.4.4 View Local Files Captured images and recorded videos are automatically stored in the device, and you can view the files in local albums.
● For file exporting, see for instructions. 5.5 Export Files 5.5.1 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. Steps App Connection.
Thermal Binocular User Manual 4. Tap to select a file, and tap Download to export the file to your local phone albums. Figure 5-3 Export Files Note ● Go to Me -> About -> User Manual on the app to see more detailed operations. ●...
Thermal Binocular User Manual Note ● The device displays images when you connect it to PC. But functions such as recording, capturing and hotspot are disabled. ● When you connect the device to PC for the first time, it installs the drive program automatically.
Thermal Binocular User Manual Figure 5-5 Hot Tracking 5.8 Direction Display 5.8.1 Switch on Compass Equipped with a compass, the device is able to display its direction and pitch angle on the live image, captured images, and recorded videos. Steps 1.
Thermal Binocular User Manual 5.8.2 Compass Calibration You need to calibrate the compass when you enable the function for the first time, or when the compass is magnetically interfered, and the direction information displays red. Figure 5-7 Compass Abnormal Steps 1.
Thermal Binocular User Manual 2. Press to select Function Settings and press to confirm. 3. Press to select and press to confirm. 4. Press to select Magnetic Declination. 5. Press to select Quick Correction or Manual Correction. – In quick correction, the device display the current declination to magnetic north. Point screen center to true north and press –...
Thermal Binocular User Manual Steps 1. Hold to show the menu. 2. Press to select Function Settings and press to confirm. 3. Press to select and press to turn it on. 4. Hold to save and exit. Result The location information of the current device position is displayed at the bottom right of the live view interface.
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Thermal Binocular User Manual 1: Target location; 2: Device location. Figure 5-12 Target Location Display Note If "Error: XXX!" is prompted and the target positioning information cannot be acquired, please check the error code according to the following table. For example, as shown in the following figure: Error code "110"...
Thermal Binocular User Manual Chapter 6 System Settings 6.1 Adjust Date Steps 1. Hold to show the menu. 2. Press to select General Settings. 3. Press to select 4. Press to enter the configuration interface. 5. Press to select the year, month, or day, and press to change the number.
Thermal Binocular User Manual 3. Press to select 4. Press to enter the language configuration interface. 5. Press to select the language as needed, and press to confirm. 6. Hold to save settings and exit. 6.4 Set Unit You can switch the unit for distance measurement. Steps 1.
Thermal Binocular User Manual Chapter 7 Frequently Asked Questions 7.1 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). ●...
Thermal Binocular 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 The symbols that may be found in this document are defined as follows.
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Thermal Binocular User Manual Battery ● The external rechargeable battery type is 18650, and the battery size should be 19 mm × 70 mm. The rated voltage and capacity are 3.6 VDC/3200 mAh. ● For long-term storage of the battery, make sure it is fully charged every half year to ensure the battery quality.
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Thermal Binocular 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.
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).
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Thermal Binocular User Manual WITHOUT LIMITATION, RIGHTS OF PUBLICITY, INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY RIGHTS, OR DATA PROTECTION AND OTHER PRIVACY RIGHTS. YOU SHALL NOT USE THIS PRODUCT FOR ILLEGAL HUNTING ANIMALS, INVASION OF PRIVACY OR ANY OTHER PURPOSE WHICH IS ILLEGAL OR DETRIMENTAL TO THE PUBLIC INTEREST. YOU SHALL NOT USE THIS PRODUCT FOR ANY PROHIBITED END-USES, INCLUDING THE DEVELOPMENT OR PRODUCTION OF WEAPONS OF MASS DESTRUCTION, THE DEVELOPMENT OR PRODUCTION OF CHEMICAL OR BIOLOGICAL WEAPONS, ANY ACTIVITIES IN THE...
Thermal Binocular User Manual Regulatory Information These clauses apply only to the products bearing the corresponding mark or information. FCC Information Note: This product has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.
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Thermal Binocular User Manual Hereby, Hangzhou Microimage Software Co., Ltd. declares that this device (refer to the label) is in compliance with Directive 2014/53/EU. The full text of the EU declaration of conformity is available at the following internet address: https://www.hikmicrotech.com/en/support/download- center/declaration-of-conformity/ Frequency Bands and Power (for CE)
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Thermal Binocular User Manual (2) this device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device. This equipment complies with IC RSS-102 radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. Conformité Industrie Canada ICES-003 Cet appareil répond aux exigences des normes CAN ICES-003 (B)/NMB-003 (B).
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