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  • Page 4 Scan To Enjoy Privilege Scan The QR Code to Join Our Membership Extend warranty Enjoy 1 on 1 expert service Get the product experience officer opportunity...

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    CONTENTS 1. INTRODUCTION ........................02 2. PRECAUTIONS ........................03 3. PACKAGE CONTENTS ......................04 4. DESCRIPTION & KEY FEATURES ................... 05 5. SPECIFICATIONS ........................06 6. COMPONENTS ........................09 7. INSTALLATION ........................10 8. OPERATION INSTRUCTION ....................14 8.1 Shortcut Mode ........................15 8.2 Menu Mode ........................

  • Page 6: Introduction

    INTRODUCTION Thank you for your continued support and for choosing PARD Predator Series thermal imaging camera. Please read this manual carefully before using the device for the first time. Please follow the instructions in this manual to avoid any damage caused by improper use and to ensure that your device operates properly.

  • Page 7: Precautions

    Failure to do so will render the warranty service null and void. Attention! All PARD night-vision and thermal imaging devices require a license when exported to ● outside your country.

  • Page 8: Package Contents

    PACKAGE CONTENTS Items Contents Quantity Thermal Imaging Device 3.7V 18650 Rechargeable Lithium-Ion Battery Type-C Cable Allen Wrench Cloth Bag User’s Manual After Sales Card — —...

  • Page 9: Description & Key Features

    Quick-detach adapter with M52x0.75 thread for seamless attachment and removal from daytime optical scopes. Take your hunting experience to unparalleled heights with the compact Predator Series, designed for perfect integration and expansion with day scopes. —...

  • Page 10: Specifications

    Classification Thermal Imaging Front Clip-on Sensor Type Uncooled Vox(vanadium oxide) Resolution(pixel) 480*360 640*512 Pixel Size(µm) 12*12 12*12 NETD ≤20mK(0.020 ℃ ) ≤20mK(0.020 ℃ ) Frame Rate(Hz) Detection Distance(m) 1400 2100 Image Engine PARD IREA PARD IREA Objective lens(mm) — —...
  • Page 11 Optical Magnification(x) Digital Zoom(x) Horizontal 9.4° 11° Field of View Vertical 7.1° 8.8° (HxV) Diagonal 11.8° 14° Display Type OLED Resolution(pixel) 1920*1080 Scene Mode City/Rain/Forest Image Mode WT-HOT/BK-HOT/EDGE/RD-HOT/IN-HOT/SKY Photo / Video Photo Resolution(pixel) 1440*1080 Photo Format .JPG Video Resolution(pixel) 1440*1080 Video Format .mp4 Storage(GB)
  • Page 12 Loop Recording Hot track E-compass Shutter Mechanical shutter Microphone Firmware Upgrade Connections USB Type-C WiFi Supported Apps PardVision2 Power Supply Battery type Lithium Ion 18650*1 Output Voltage(V) Operating Time(h) ≤5 External Power Supply Type Type-C Power Supply Degree of Protection IP67 Operating Temp(°C/°F) -30 ~ +55 / -22 ~ +131...

  • Page 13: Components

    COMPONENTS Fig.1 — —...

  • Page 14: Installation

    Name Name Battery Cap Power button Keypad Lens Cap Clip-on eyepiece LRF Module Type-C Charging Port Objective Lens Micro SD Card Slot Focus Lever INSTALLATION 1. Unboxing Before using this device, please do the following: Open the box and remove the device. Check to ensure that the package contents listed above are all included in the box.
  • Page 15 (+) side goes in first and tighten the battery button for about 3 seconds. (When the power cap clockwise. light illuminates and the PARD Logo appears on the screen, the device is ready for use. Note: Please use a single 18650 rechargeable lithium-ion battery rated 3.7V voltage.

  • Page 16: Adapter Installation

    3. Adapter Installation The adapter is not included in the package and needs to be purchased separately. Prepare the thermal imaging device, one adapter, inserts and an Allen wrench. Before installing the adapter, turn on the device to see the clear icons on screen. Wrap 1-2 layers of insulating tape on the daytime scope's objective lens for protection.

  • Page 17: Compass Calibration

    4. Objective Lens Focusing Aim at the target you want to see, and turn the focus lever of the objective lens until you can see the target image clearly. 5. Compass Calibration After the eyepiece is focused, please use the "figure 8 pattern method" to calibrate the electronic compass.

  • Page 18: Operation Instruction

    OPERATION INSTRUCTION Scene mode Gyroscope Gyroscope WiFi Compass Time Fig.6 — —...

  • Page 19: Shortcut Mode

    1. Shortcut Mode Keypad Single toggle Toggle and hold Sleep/Wakeup Power on/off Switch image modes Switch scene modes Up/Shutter correction Playback Range detection/OK key Menu/Back Record video Take a photo/Down Turn on/off WiFi — —...
  • Page 20 Explanation: Power key : 1.Single press: Press power key to put device into sleep mode when the device is on. Press power key again to wake up device from sleep mode. 2.Press and hold: Press and hold power key to turn on / turn off the device. Key 1: 1.Single toggle: Home screen mode: toggle [Key 1] to switch between image mode: WT-HOT/BK-HOT/EDGE/RD-...
  • Page 21 a) Toggle [Key 5] to switch between files. b) Press [Key 3] to play/pause the saved videos. c) When playing videos, toggle [Key 2]/[Key 5] to fast forward or rewind 2x/4x/8x times. d) Toggle [Key 4] to access the following settings: 1)Delete: 2)Protect: 3)Slide Show:...

  • Page 22: Menu Mode

    Key 5: 1.Single toggle: ① Home screen mode: toggle [Key 5] to take a photo. ② Menu mode: toggle [Key 5] to scroll down between menu options. 2.Toggle and hold: Home screen mode: toggle and hold [Key 5] to turn on/off the Wi-Fi function; Note: When the WiFi is turned on, you cannot access the menu.
  • Page 23 2. Zeroing Adjustment Zeroing adjustment refers to aligning the thermal imaging reticle with the optical reticle, ensuring that the aiming point's position at a specific distance matches between the two. toggle [Key 5] to move the cursor to the zeroing adjustment setting option. Press [Key 3] to enter the ●...
  • Page 24 3. Range Unit Selection 　 Users can switch between "meter" or "yard" and the range unit can be updated instantly to meet the user's preference. toggle [Key 5] to move the cursor range unit selection option, and press [Key 3] to enter the sub- ●...
  • Page 25 "Display" indicates whether (or not) to display the yaw and pitch angle of the device on the home ● screen. Toggle [Key 5] to select "Off" or "On", and press [Key 3] to save and return to the menu. “Calibrate” means to enter the calibration state. After selecting, please place the device on a ●...
  • Page 26 toggle [Key 5] to move the cursor to the self-activated recording setting, and press [Key 3] to enter ● the sub-menu. toggle [Key 5] to select “OFF”, “ON” and “Impact Sensitivity” options ● After selecting “Off” or “On”, press [Key 3] to save and return to the previous page. ●...
  • Page 27 11. Loop Recording Users can customize the segment recording duration. This can be set up under loop recording. When the capacity of the memory card is full, the new recording will automatically overwrite the previous saved files. When you select “Off”, the recording will stop when the memory card is full, and the oldest video file will not be overwritten.
  • Page 28 Search the WiFi on your mobile device (the device WiFi network is a string of characters starting ● with PARD, which is a unique string of numbers). Please enter the password: 12345678 to connect. Enter the application to operate and use.
  • Page 29 16. Date/Time Users can set the system date and time of the device. toggle [Key 5] to move the cursor to the date/time setting option, press [Key 3] to enter the sub- ● menu. toggle [Key 2]/[Key 5] to adjust the setting date and time value, press [Key 3] to switch options, ●...
  • Page 30 short press [Key 3] to exit. Press and hold [Key 3] to start the blind pixel compensation. After the ● process is completed, you can toggle [Key 5] to move the cursor to backup: “Yes” or “NO”. Press [Key 3] to confirm your selection. 19.
  • Page 31 21. Version This function displays the device's version. toggle [Key 5] to move the cursor to the version option, press [Key 3] to enter the sub-menu to view. ● press [Key 3] again to exit and return to the previous page. ●...

  • Page 32: Fcc Warning

    FCC WARNING This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules.
  • Page 33 Note: The Grantee is not responsible for any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance. such modifications could void the user's authority to operate the equipment. The device has been evaluated to meet general RF exposure requirement. This equipment complies with FCC's RF radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment.

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