Thermal Monocular User Manual CONTENTS Overview ..........................1 Main Function ............................1 Appearance ............................. 1 Preparation........................4 Install Battery ............................4 2.1.1 Battery Instruction ..........................4 2.1.2 Battery Installation ..........................4 Cable Connection ........................... 5 Power On/Off ............................6 Auto Screen Off ............................7 Menu Description ...........................
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Thermal Monocular User Manual 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 ............................28 Set Unit ..............................
The function darkens the screen to save energy and increase battery time. 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 Note ...
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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. Focus Ring Adjusts focus to obtain clear targets. Press: Switches to standby Power Button mode/wakes up device. Hold: Powers on/off device. ...
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Thermal Monocular User Manual Battery For holding the battery. Compartment To connect the device to power supply or to Type-C Interface transmit data with a type-C cable. Tripod Mount To mount the tripod. Note The power indicator stays solid red when the device is on. ...
Thermal Monocular User Manual Preparation Install Battery 2.1.1 Battery Instruction The battery type is 18650 with the protection board, and the battery size should be within 19 mm × 70 mm. The rated voltage is 3.6 VDC, and the battery capacity is 3350 mAh (12.06 Wh). ...
Thermal Monocular User Manual Figure 2-3 Install Battery 4. Close the battery compartment cover and lock it. Figure 2-4 Complete Installation 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.
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 1. Enable auto screen off. 1) Hold to show the menu. 2) Go to Advanced Settings, and press to select 3) Press to enable auto screen off.
Thermal Monocular User Manual Figure 2-6 Menu Description 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™...
Check Firmware Status Steps 1. Open the HIKMICRO Sight and connect your device to the app. 2. Check if there is an upgrade prompt on the device management interface. If there is no upgrade prompt, the firmware is the latest version.
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Thermal Monocular User Manual Upgrade Device via PC Before You Start Please get the upgrade package first. Steps Hold to show the menu. 2. Go to Advanced Settings, and select Function Settings. 3. Press to select , and press to enter the configuration interface.
Thermal Monocular User Manual Image Settings 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. Figure 3-1 Adjust Diopter Note When adjusting diopter, DO NOT touch the surface of lens to avoid smearing the lens.
Thermal Monocular User Manual This function varies according to different camera models. Adjust Brightness You can adjust the display brightness of the screen in the menu. Steps 1. Hold to show the menu. 2. Press to select and press to confirm.
Thermal Monocular User Manual Cold Warm Figure 3-3 Adjust Tone Adjust Sharpness Steps 1. Hold to show the menu. 2. Go to Advanced Settings, and press to select 3. Press to confirm, and press to adjust sharpness. 4. 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...
Thermal Monocular User Manual 3. Press to enter the setting interface. 4. Press to switch scene. Recognition: Recognition refers to recognition mode and is recommended in normal scene. Jungle: Jungle refers to jungle mode and is recommended in hunting environment.
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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 Set Image Pro Image pro refers to image detail enhancement. When you enable this function, the details of whole live view interface will be enhanced. Steps Hold to show the menu. 2. Go to Advanced Settings, and press to select 3.
Thermal Monocular User Manual Figure 3-5 Set PIP Mode Note If the PIP function is enabled, only the PIP view zooms when adjusting the digital zoom ratio. 3.11 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 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. External: Cover the lens cover, then hold in the live view to correct the non-uniformity of display.
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Thermal Monocular User Manual Figure 3-6 Correct Defective Pixel Note 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 1.
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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 1. Hold to show the menu. 2. Go to Advanced Settings, and select Function Settings. 3. Press to select , and press to enter OSD setting...
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 1. Hold to show the menu. 2. Go to Advanced Settings, and select Function Settings.
Thermal Monocular User Manual 5.4.2 Set Audio 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 1. Hold to show the menu.
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 Connection 2. Tap Media to access device albums. Figure 5-4 Access Device Albums 3. Tap Local or Device to view the photos and videos.
Thermal Monocular User Manual Note The photos or videos may not show in Device. Please pull down to refresh the page. 4. Tap to select a file, and tap Download to export the file to your local phone albums. Figure 5-5 Export Files Note ...
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Thermal Monocular User Manual example, if you capture a picture or record a video on November 2023, go to DCIM -> 202311 to find the picture or video. 7. Select and copy the files to PC. 8. Disconnect the device from your PC. Note ...
Thermal Monocular User Manual System Settings Adjust Date Steps 1. Hold to show the menu. 2. Go to Advanced Settings, and select General Settings. 3. Press to select , and press to enter the configuration interface. 4. Press to select the year, month, or day to be synchronized, and press to change the number.
Thermal Monocular User Manual 2. Go to Advanced Settings, and select General Settings. 3. Press to select , and press to enter the configuration interface. 4. Press to select the language as required, and press confirm. 5. Hold to save settings and exit. Set Unit You can switch the unit for distance measurement.
Thermal Monocular User Manual Note The CVBS cable is not included in the package. Please purchase it by yourself. View Device Information Steps 1. Hold to show the menu. 2. Go to Advanced Settings, and select General Settings. 3. Press to select ., and press to confirm.
Thermal Monocular User Manual Frequently Asked Questions Why is the monitor off? Check whether the device is off-battery. Check the monitor after charging the device for 5 minutes. The image is not clear, how to adjust it? Adjust the diopter adjustment ring or focus ring until the image is clear. Adjust Diopter Adjust Focus Refer to...
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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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OTHER DAMAGES RESULTING FROM CYBER-ATTACK, HACKER ATTACK, VIRUS INFECTION, OR OTHER INTERNET SECURITY RISKS; HOWEVER, HIKMICRO WILL PROVIDE TIMELY TECHNICAL SUPPORT IF REQUIRED. YOU AGREE TO USE THIS PRODUCT IN COMPLIANCE WITH ALL APPLICABLE LAWS, AND YOU ARE SOLELY RESPONSIBLE FOR ENSURING THAT YOUR USE CONFORMS TO THE APPLICABLE LAW.
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Thermal Monocular User Manual Regulatory Information These clauses apply only to the products bearing the corresponding mark or information. FCC Information Please take attention that changes or modification not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
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Thermal Monocular User Manual This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. 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 the battery to your supplier or to a designated collection point. For more information see: www.recyclethis.info. B 급 기기 : 이 기기는 가정용 (B 급 ) 전자파적합기기로써 주로 가정에서 사용하는 것을 목적으로 하며 , 모든 지역에서 사용할 수 있습니다 . INFORMATIONEN FÜR PRIVATE HAUSHALTE 1.
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Thermal Monocular User Manual die gleichen Funktionen erfüllt, an einen Endnutzer abgegeben wird. 4. Datenschutz-Hinweis: Altgeräte enthalten häufig sensible personenbezogene Daten. Dies gilt insbesondere für Geräte der Informations- und Telekommunikationstechnik wie Computer und Smartphones. Bitte beachten Sie in Ihrem eigenen Interesse, dass für die Löschung der Daten auf den zu entsorgenden Altgeräten jeder Endnutzer selbst verantwortlich ist.
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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 Note supplement important points of the main text. Indicates a potentially hazardous situation, which if not Caution 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 Manufacture Address Room 313, Unit B, Building 2, 399 Danfeng Road, Xixing Subdistrict, Binjiang District, Hangzhou, Zhejiang 310052, China 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.
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