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- Page 1 N I G H T V I S I O N V I E W E R & S T I L L C A M E R A O W N E R ’ S M A N U A L N I G H T V I S I O N V I E W E R &...
- Page 2 CAUTION: Do not point Infrared Emitter directly into eye at close range. Keep out of reach of children. The infrared emitter emits a BRIGHT, although invisible, beam of light. As with any bright light, do not point into the eye. CAUTION: Do not point Infrared Emitter directly into eye at close range.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Table of contents Introduction ....5-6 Brightness ....19 Exposure . - Page 4 Tripod Mount Memory Battery 3-Way Card Slot Compartment Switch Infrared Emitter Eye Piece Objective Lens Video Composite Image Power/IR Output Capture Button Button Memory Tripod Mount Battery 3-Way Card Slot Compartment Switch Infrared Emitter Eye Piece Objective Lens Video Composite Image Power/IR Output...
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Page 5: Introduction
Introduction he iGen ® LE Night Vision Viewer is the leading edge of the new tubeless night vision technology. Traditional night vision devices employ electron bombardment vacuum tube technology to amplify ambient light. iGen ® technology uses image processing techniques, special optics, and low-light sensing technology to bring night vision into the digital age. - Page 6 The iGen LE advantage is: ® • The world’s only night vision system with integrated photographic capability. • Better image quality with high, 37 line-pair per millimeter, edge-to-edge display resolution • Better image quality with no image distortion from photocathode or phosphorescent screen blemishes •...
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Page 7: Batteries
Batteries Requires 4 AA alkaline batteries (not included) Typical battery life from one set of batteries is up to 7.6 hours in continuous use in viewing mode, or up to 2.8 hours in continuous use with the infrared emitter at maximum intensity. -
Page 8: First Time Operation
1st Time Operation To best understand operation, for first-time use, test the device in a lighted room with the lens cap attached. The small amount of light entering through the pin-hole in the lens cap will simulate a night-time environment. Press-and-hold the power button for two seconds to turn on. - Page 9 As you push the switch left or right (but not up), you are manually adjusting the electronic gain (light amplification) of the internal computer circuit. Notice the following as you increase gain (push to the right): 1. At very high gain settings, the image gets “noisier”. Notice a “snowy”...
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Page 10: Infrared Emitter
Infrared Emitter The basic principle employed by iGen ® is light amplification. In very dark conditions, where you cannot see, and your eye cannot detect the small amount of light that is available, the iGen detects and amplifies very small amounts of available light. But in the absence of any ®... - Page 11 Night Vision technology works by amplifying the small amounts of light energy available in most dark environments. If you are in an environment where there is NO LIGHT available to amplify, then the mathematical formula: zero times any number = zero Or the formula: (0 x N = 0) describes what you can see without assistance from an infrared emitter –...
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Page 12: Controls
IMAGE Controls POWER / IR CAPTURE 1. Power/IR Button On top side, closest to your eye • Power: Press-and-hold to turn on. Press-and-hold to turn off • Infrared (IR): Toggling button activates one of three different modes: IR AUTO: the internal computer will measure the amount of ambient light available, and emit a calculated amount of light to illuminate the scene as required. -
Page 13: Image Capture Button
Controls ( continued ) 2. Image Capture Button On top side, farthest away from your eye. • Press-and-hold button to enter the IMAGE CAPTURE mode When in this mode, “CAPTURE” will appear on the bottom-left of the display. • Press the same button to take a picture. With each press of the button, the saved image will be displayed momentarily on the screen. - Page 14 Controls ( continued ) Push up to activate the menu and program the iGen ® The programming function works as follows: 1. After menu activation, the menu will time-out in ten seconds if you do not make a selection. 2. To move through the menu selections, push the triple action switch left or right.
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Page 15: Adjustable Features
Adjustable Features 1. Eyepiece (technically referred to as the diopter focal lens in front of the microdisplay) The iGen ® LE has two different focus adjustments. The eyepiece lens adjusts to focus the display to your individual eyesight. The objective lens focuses on objects in the distance. To adjust the eyepiece, do the following: a. -
Page 16: Infrared Emitter
Adjustable Features ( continued ) Lens Specifications are as follows: Minimal Focal Distance: 16” (41cm) Maximum Focal Distance: infinity. Ability to see objects at a distance depends on object size and ambient light conditions. Angle of View: 12° Field of View: 70’at 330’ distance (21 meters at 70 meter distance) Magnification: 2.6 times 3. -
Page 17: Gain
Adjustable Features ( continued ) intensity infrared at close range causes the device to reduce internal gain and increase exposure time. Use of the IR MAX settings is only recommended in a very dark outdoor environment. Turning IR off at start-up The default setting of the IR is AUTO. - Page 18 Adjustable Features ( continued ) The two highest gain settings may appear too noisy for many viewing environments, but can be useful at long distances or in the very darkest environments with the use of the infrared illuminator. Level 8 (3 rd highest gain setting): The #8 gain setting is preferred for most very dark environments.
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Page 19: Color
Adjustable Features ( continued ) 5. Color (control is located under the DISPLAY menu) Both the color of the image and the color of the menu text can be changed. Image color choices are black & white, red, green, and blue. Text color choices are white, green, red, and amber. -
Page 20: Exposure
Adjustable Features ( continued ) 7. Exposure The most effective way to increase the low light sensitivity of the iGen ® is to increase the exposure time of the system. In its default setting, the iGen collects light from the lens ®... -
Page 21: Video Format
Adjustable Features ( continued ) a movie is a collection of frames repeated at 30 frames per second. Below 15fps, a moving image may appear to move unevenly. Likewise, below 12fps, the image may shake if a person is unable to hold the iGen ®... -
Page 22: Date And Time
Adjustable Features ( continued ) Video Format (continued) To record to an external device, remove the rubber plug on the left side of the device, and connect with a composite video cable (RCA cable). The recording device you use must have a composite video input jack (yellow color). -
Page 23: Display Off
Adjustable Features ( continued ) 10. Display Off When using the iGen ® connected to an external recording device, and you do not need to view the scene through the eyepiece, you may turn the display off. This will greatly improve battery life. To turn the display off, choose “Display”, then “On-Off”. -
Page 24: Auto Off
Adjustable Features ( continued ) 11. Auto-Off The menu selection “Auto Off” allows you to program the time interval after which the device, or the IR, automatically turns off. Each user input (press of a button) resets the auto-off timer. Time selections are 1,2,3,4,5,10,15,20,30,45 minutes and OFF. -
Page 25: Daytime Use
Daytime Use To use in daylight conditions, leave the lens cap attached and operate at low gain settings. Tripod Adaptor The tripod fitting is located on the underside of the device, and fits to all standard tripod mounts with a fitting size of 1/4 - 20. Tripod mount is recommended for exposures of less than 10fps for image stabilization. -
Page 26: Image Capture
Image Capture (picture taking) The iGen ® -LE comes with a memory card installed in the slot on the underside of the device. When image capture is activated, a still photo of the viewed image is saved on the memory card in both .jpg and .tif format. -
Page 27: Image Review
Image Capture ( continued ) The use of high capacity memory cards with the iGen ® LE is not recommended. Saved images are low capacity, particularly in comparison to modern high-resolution daytime digital cameras, and thus a high capacity memory card should not be necessary. If a high capacity memory card is used, the time required for the iGen ®... - Page 28 Image Review ( continued ) While reviewing images, Press Up on the triple action switch to display the menu. Menu Choices are: • CONTINUE to continue viewing saved images. • EXIT to return to viewing. Notice that the image capture mode is deactivated after entering the Review Mode;...
- Page 29 Image Review ( continued ) Camera motion can have a negative effect on photo quality. The slightest camera movement while taking pictures can compromise the quality of a photo. Even excess force on the Image Capture button can blur an image. In extremely low light environments, try to hold the device as still as possible, and avoid excess force while pressing the Image Capture button.
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Page 30: Lens Doubler
Lens Doubler Features • Increases image magnification from 2.6x to 6.1x • High Definition Telephoto Lens • Multi-Coated Optical Glass • Lightweight - 5.5 oz Lens Doubler Features • Increases image magnification from 2.6x to 6.1x • High Definition Telephoto Lens •... -
Page 31: How To Install Lens Doubler
LENS DOUBLER INSTALLATION 1.Screw the Lens Doubler (adapter already attached) into the iGen LE Objective ® Lens. 2.Remove the cap from the front of the Lens Doubler. OBJECTIVE 3.5x LENS DOUBLER LENS Caution a.) Protect your lens from dirt, dampness and excessive heat. -
Page 32: Menu System At A Glance
Menu System The menu selections are: (Adjustable from 2fps to 30fps) EXPOSURE REVIEW (1,2,3,4,5,10,15,20,30,45 minutes or OFF) AUTO OFF MAIN DISPLAY (1,2,3,4) BRIGHTNESS ON-OFF COLOR (blackwhite, red, green, blue) IMAGE (white, green, red, amber) TEXT SYSTEM (to set date and time) TIME VIDEO NTSC... -
Page 33: Ce Declaration Of Conformity
CE Declaration of Conformity (DoC) EMC Directive 2004/104/EC Product Specification: Product Name: iGEN LE (NOIGM3X-LE) We hereby declare under our sole responsibility that the product herein identified, to which this declaration relates, is in conformity with the essential requirements and other relevant requirements of the EMC Directive (2004/104/EC). -
Page 34: Return For Service Info
To return product for service, please first contact Night Owl Optics ® for a Return Authorization (RA) Number. Ask for Night Vision customer service . Reference the RA number on your package and return the product within 15 days of calling to: Night Owl Optics ®... -
Page 35: Warranty
Proof of Purchase is required to make a claim under this warranty. Liability under this Warranty is limited to replacing or repairing, at our option, the product returned, shipping cost prepaid to Night Owl Optics ® . Shipping cost to Night Owl Optics is the responsibility of the consumer. - Page 36 MIGEN-LE Rev.5 031618 MIGEN-LE Rev.5 031618...
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