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Summary of Contents for Night Owl NOIGM3X
- Page 1 N I G H T V I S I O N V I E W E R 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 O W N 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 Infrared Emitter ... .15-16 Gain ....16-17 Batteries . - Page 4 Tripod Mount Battery Triple Action Compartment Switch Infrared Emitter Eye Piece Objective Lens Video Composite Output Power Button Button Tripod Mount Battery Triple Action Compartment Switch Infrared Emitter Eye Piece Objective Lens Video Composite Output Power Button Button...
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Page 5: Introduction
Introduction he iGen ® 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 ® advantage is: • 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 • Easier diopter focusing • Two-times the sensitivity to infrared light, useful in total darkness with the aid of the infrared emitter •...
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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, or up to 2.8 hours in continuous use with the infrared emitter at maximum intensity. To improve battery life, reduce brightness or program the auto-off feature to cause the device to automatically shut down after specified intervals. -
Page 8: First Time Operation
First 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 available light, use the infrared emitter. - 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
Controls POWER BUTTON BUTTON 1. Power Button On top side, closest to your eye. Press-and-hold for two seconds to turn on. Press-and-hold for two seconds to turn off. 2. Infrared (IR) Button On top side, farthest from your eye. 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: Triple Action Switch
3. Triple Action Switch Located on the underside of unit, rear of battery door, near your thumb as you hold the device. Push left to decrease electronic gain. The image will darken with each press of the switch. Push right to increase electronic gain. The image will brighten with each press of the switch iGen ®... -
Page 14: Adjustable Features
Adjustable Features 1. Eyepiece (technically referred to as the diopter focal lens in front of the microdisplay) The iGen ® 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 15: 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 16: Gain
Adjustable Features (continued) Turning IR off at start-up The default setting of the IR is AUTO. When the iGen ® powers on, it re-sets to AUTO regardless of the mode it was set to before the prior power-down. In order for the IR to be off upon power-up, set the IR-Start function to OFF with the following menu choices: SYSTEM/IR START/OFF 4. -
Page 17: Color
Adjustable Features (continued) Level 8 (3 rd highest gain setting): The #8 gain setting is preferred for most very dark environments. This setting offers the best image contrast of the high gain settings. It is most useful for viewing targets up to 80 yards (73 meters) away. -
Page 18: Brightness
Adjustable Features (continued) are better able to distinguish details when displayed in the color green. The color red can be useful when you want to maintain your unassisted vision in the dark when you look away from the viewer. 6. Brightness (Control is located under the DISPLAY Menu) The display brightness has 4 settings. - Page 19 Adjustable Features (continued) Exposure (continued) In a lighted indoor environment, you may notice a pulsing or strobe effect at varying exposure settings. In the U.S., or other countries with 60hertz electrical systems, exposure rates other than 30fps and 15fps will be unsynchronized with the lighting system. The iGen is designed for outdoor use and for use in dark environments so this characteristic ®...
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Page 20: Video Format
Adjustable Features (continued) Exposure (continued) At very long exposure times, down to 2fps, the light-gathering capability of the iGen ® truly remarkable. However, to be useful at such long exposure times the device must be positioned on a stable surface. You may rest it on a flat surface suitable for viewing, or connect to a tripod mount. -
Page 21: Display Off
Adjustable Features (continued) 9. 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 22: Reset Feature
Adjustable Features (continued) Time selections are 1,2,3,4,5,10,15,20,30,45 minutes and OFF. The OFF setting disables the auto-off power down feature. To save the setting, remember to push the 3-way switch up after selection. The infrared and operating power-down timers are set separately. If the IR auto-off time is less than the main time, the IR will shut off first, and the device will then power off after the main time has elapsed. -
Page 23: Menu System At A Glance
Menu System The menu selections are: EXPOSURE (Adjustable from 2fps to 30fps) AUTO OFF (1,2,3,4,5,10,15,20,30,45 minutes or OFF) MAIN DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS (1,2,3,4) ON-OFF COLOR IMAGE (blackwhite, red, green, blue) TEXT (white, green, red, amber) SYSTEM VIDEO NTSC IR START AUTO VERSION (displays software revision level) RESET... -
Page 24: Ce Declaration Of Conformity
CE Declaration of Conformity (DoC) EMC Directive 2004/104/EC Product Specification: Product Name: iGEN 20/20 (NOIGM3X) 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 25: 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 26: Year Limited 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 27 NOTES NOTES...
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Page 28: Accessories
COMPLEMENT YOUR PURCHASE WITH THESE iGen QUALITY ACCESSORIES iGen unit not included. Image for illustration purpose only. Keep all your Take a closer Free hands. Switch from the Keep your accessories look. Zoom-in Carry it tripod to a car pictures focused together with with the comfortably...
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