Newcon Optik Phantom 150 User Manual

OPERATION MANUAL  
NIGHT VISION MONOCULAR  
PHANTOM 150  
In USA: 3310 Prospect Ave. Cleveland, OH 44115  
In Canada: 105 Sparks Ave, Toronto, ON. M2H 2S5  
Canada Tel: (416) 663-6963 Fax: (416) 663-9065  
NEWCON Optik2005  
Printed in Canada  
9. ACCEPTANCE CERTIFICATE  
NEVER connect the unit to external power sources  
NIGHT VISION DEVICE PHANTOM 150  
ALWAYS remove batteries when not in use for a long period  
ALWAYS keep the objective lenses covered when not in use  
ALWAYS store in a warm dry place when not in use  
Serial Number _______________________________  
Model  
Phantom 150_____________________  
Corresponds to technical conditions ADSH 3.807.020 TU and is  
admitted for use.  
Date of production -___________________  
Place for seal  
Quality inspector ____________________  
(Signature)  
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THE SOLE OBLIGATION OF NEWCON UNDER THIS LIMITED  
WARRANTY SHALL BE TO REPAIR OR REPLACE THE  
COVERED PRODUCT, IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE TERMS  
SET FORTH HEREIN.  
NEWCON EXPRESSLY DISCLAIMS ANY LOST PROFITS,  
GENERAL, SPECIAL, INDIRECT OR CONSEQUENTIAL  
DAMAGES WHICH MAY RESULT FROM BREACH OF ANY  
WARRANTY, OR ARISING OUT OF THE USE OR INABILITY TO  
USE ANY NEWCON PRODUCT.  
CONTENTS  
1. Overview  
i) Application and Features of Phantom 150  
ii) Warning  
iii) Precautions  
2. Components  
3. Specifications  
4 .Construction  
5. Operating Instructions  
5.1 Pre-starting procedures  
5.2 Testing of operation  
5.3 Operation at night  
5.4 Using interchangeable lenses  
5.5 Using the camera / video adapter  
6. Troubleshooting  
8. CUSTOMER SUPPORT  
Should you experience any difficulties with your Newcon OPTIK  
product, consult the enclosed manual. If the problem remains  
unresolved, contact our customer support department at  
(416) 663-6963. Our operating hours are 9am-5pm, Monday - Friday,  
standard East time.  
7. Warranty  
8. Customer support  
9. Acceptance Certificate  
At no time should equipment be sent back to Newcon without  
following the instructions of our technical support department.  
Newcon accepts no responsibility for unauthorized returns.  
THANK YOU FOR PURCHASING PHANTOM 150 NIGHT  
VISION DEVICE. PLEASE DEMAND TO CHECK THE  
DEVICE FOR PROPER OPERATION WHEN BUYING IT.  
PLEASE READ ALL THE INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY  
BEFORE USING.  
To locate the NEWCON Authorized Dealer call:  
Tel: (416) 663-6963 Fax: (416) 663-9065  
The defective products should be shipped to:  
1. OVERVIEW  
In USA : 3310 Prospect Ave. Cleveland, OH 44115  
In Canada or from overseas: 105 Sparks Ave.  
Toronto, ON. M2H 2S5 CANADA  
Phantom 150 Night Vision monocular is a sophisticated optico-  
electronic observation device designed to allow observations of  
personnel and orientation in nighttime conditions. The unit is utilizing  
an image intensifier which amplifies available moonlight, starlight or  
man-made light. Waterproof, lightweight and compact - this advanced  
system is the most affordable gen 2+ system on the market.  
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7. WARRANTY  
Some of the typical activities where the Phantom 150 will be useful:  
boating, search and rescue, law enforcement, wildlife observation,  
security.  
NEWCON OPTIK warrants this product against defects in material and  
workmanship for one year from the date of the original date of  
consumer's purchase, but no more than 18 months from the date of  
delivery being indicated and stamped on the acceptance certificate  
purchase. Should your NEWCON product prove defective during this  
period, please bring the product securely packaged in its original  
container or an equivalent, along with proof of the date of original  
purchase, to your NEWCON Dealer. NEWCON will, repair (or at its  
option replace), the product or part thereof, which, on inspection by  
NEWCON, is found to be defective in materials or workmanship.  
Features  
Camera - video adaptable  
Totally waterproof construction.  
Rugged body.  
High quality wide angle interchangeable lens ( m 42x1 ) .  
The built in infra red illuminator allows observations in total  
darkness (i.e. basement or cave);  
What This Warranty Does Not Cover:  
The internal lens with focusing mechanism ensures adjustment for  
sharpness for both near and remote objects;  
The eye piece allows Dyoptric adjustment for the eyes of the  
viewer;  
Soft rubber eye-cap protects from the disturbing lateral light and  
occasional impacts, thus making surveillance more comfortable;  
Standard and commonly available batteries ensure operation of the  
device of no less than 10 hours;  
NEWCON in not responsible for warranty service should the product  
fail to be properly maintained or fail to function properly as a result of  
misuse, abuse, improper installation, neglect, damage caused by  
disasters such as fire, flood, and lightning, improper electrical current,  
or service other than by a NEWCON Authorized Service. Postage,  
insurance, or shipping costs incurred in presenting your NEWCON  
product for warranty service are your responsibility. Please include a  
cheques or money order made out to NEWCON OPTIK for the amount  
of US$10.00 to cover shipping and handling.  
NEWCON OPTIK may replace any product that has been discontinued  
or is out of stock, by another current product of comparable value and  
function.  
NEWCON OPTIK DISCLAIMS ANY WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR  
IMPLIED, WHETHER OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR  
A PARTICULAR USE, EXCEPT AS EXPRESSLY SET FORTH  
HEREIN.  
Two switch buttons ensure separate switching of the night vision  
device and the IR LED illuminator, thus providing economic use of  
batteries' power;  
Original compact design and ergonomic shape make the device  
handy and comfortable to hold with one hand  
Low battery indicator  
Delayed shot off ensures automatic shot off to prevent battery drain  
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Warning!  
After transportation or keeping the device at temperature lower than -  
25°C (-13°F), the device must be warmed up to ambient temperature,  
from -20°C (-4°F) to +40°C (104°F) during 2-3 hours.  
6. TROUBLESHOOTING  
The monocular does not work.  
Check that the battery is installed properly.  
Check the charge of the batteries.  
Replace if it is weak.  
Precaution  
Phantom 150 is a precision optical instrument equipped with  
electronics.  
Therefore, it should be handled with due care.  
The image does not appear in focus.  
Bring the inspected object to the center of the image. Turning the eye-  
piece focusing lever (3) adjust to achieve the clearest image on the  
screen. Then obtain the most clear-cut image of the object  
Keep your device away from direct sunlight, impacts, dust,  
moisture, and sudden changes of temperatures.  
Do not touch the optical surfaces with fingers. Doing so may  
damage the anti-reflection coating.  
Cleaning of optical surfaces is possible only with professional  
camera lens cleaning supplies.  
The image doesn’t appear in focus. Bring the inspected object, if the  
view still does not seem in focus, clean the lenses; they could be foggy  
or dusty.  
To clean the exterior of the device, use only a soft clean cloth.  
Do not take the cover off the lens if not necessary.  
Keep away from heating appliances and central heating.  
Make sure to switch off the unit during periods of non-operation  
and when storing the device for long period of time.  
Do not apply superfluous efforts at work with lens assembly, agile  
elements and thread connections.  
Due to considerable optical magnification of the eye-piece some  
small structures inside the tube coating in the form of dark and/or  
white points may be seen in the field of view which does not affect  
the serviceability of the device;  
The resolving power (resolution) may change in the direction from  
the center towards the perimeter of the field of view. This is an  
inherent feature of the image tube type utilized in the device. We  
would recommend to place the scene of observation in the center of  
the field of view.  
Unit flashes  
It is normal for the unit to flash within the first 2 minutes of activation.  
If the flashing continues afterwards the following is a possible cause:  
bright environment (even with the cap closed !)  
Condensation accumulates on the parts.  
It is O.K. to use the monocular in cold. However, when the unit is  
brought from the cold into a warm environment, it has to warm up for  
up to 5 hours (not minutes !). Only then it is allowed to turn it ON  
again.  
Visibility decreases and / or disappears.  
Bright light sources (moon, projectors or headlights) may cause  
visibility to degrade or even completely disappear. Move the scope  
away from the light source immediately. The image should be restored  
in within 2 minutes.  
Make sure to remove the battery during periods of non-operating  
and when storing the device for long period of time.  
Poor atmospheric conditions such as fog, haze or extremely dark  
environments, will decrease the visibility distance of the unit.  
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2. COMPONENTS  
5.4 Using interchangeable lenses.  
Phantom 150 is supplied with the following components:  
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QUANT.  
The unit is equipped with PENTAX “screw type” removable lens  
F 50/1.2, M 42x1. It will accept most Pentax screw type lenses, or  
using proper adapters, many other lenses.  
Note: When screwing back the original lens, make sure to insert the lens  
all the way, to prevent humidity penetration  
Phantom 150  
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Carrying strap  
Case  
Lenses (85/1.5, 300/4.5, 500/5.6, 1000/10 ) (optional)  
Camera/video adapter (optional)  
Lens cover  
Manual  
5.5 Using the camera/video adapter.  
Warranty Registration Card  
3. SPECIFICATIONS of Phantom 150  
Generation ………………………………………… …2+  
Magnification, X …. …………………………………2.3 ± 0.2  
Field of View, angl.., degrees, not less......………….. 16°  
Focus Range, m......……………. ………………….1 - ∞  
Objective focal length, mm.. .. . . . . . . . . . . . . 50, M42x1  
Objective F number …………………………………..1,2  
Eye Relief, mm ……………………………………. …25  
Eyepiece focal length, mm ……………………………15  
System Resolution, mrad …………………………. …..1  
Dioptric correction ……………………………….. ± 5  
Tube Resolution, ………………………………..1p/mm  
Standard ………………………………………. …..36-40  
High Definition ……………………………….. …..45-64  
Camera/video adapter connecting size, mm… 52x1/37x1  
Power Supply …………………… …….3V Lithium CR2  
Battery life, hours:  
Before using the adapter, remove carefully the rubber eyepiece, the  
adapter consists of 2 rings:  
a) Camera adapter is 52x1 mm size. It will go into the filter thread of  
lenses for many cameras, lire Nikon etc.  
b) Video adapter is 37 x 1mm. It will feet most Sony cameras and  
some other as well. If not, check with local camera store and/or  
camera manufacturer for proper step up/step down rings.  
Without I/R ……………………………………… ……25  
With I/R …………………………………………. ……10  
Allowed illumination, lx …………. . . . . .5-10 -3 - 1x10 -1  
Allowed external temperature, °C ……………-25 ÷ +40  
Dimensions, inches …………………………..7.3x3.3x2,6  
Dimensions, mm ……………………………..185x85x65  
Weight, just viewer ………………………18oz; 0.535 kg  
Gross Shipp. Weight ………………………..28 oz; 0,8 kg  
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NOTE : As the design is being continuously improved some  
descriptions may differ from those given above.  
5. OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS  
WARNING!  
NEVER OPERATE YOUR NIGHT VISION DEVICE IN  
DAYLIGHT AREAS WITHOUT THE LENS COVER ON !  
NEVER DIRECT THE LENS IN THE DIRECTION OF BRIGHT  
LIGHT !  
4. CONSTRUCTION  
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5.1 Pre-starting procedures.  
1. Unpack the device. In order to replace the battery unscrew battery  
house cover (7) and replace the battery observing the polarity  
indicated; close cover (7). First, make sure the lens cap (8) is closed:  
Check the functioning of the device by switching it on (click switch 4)  
and looking through eye-piece (3). If power supply and the battery is  
O.K., you will see greenish lit screen. If the screen is not lit, check the  
battery. Replace the battery if necessary. If everything works, now is a  
great time to fill the warranty card. You can find the unit’s serial  
number on the button.  
5.2. Testing of operation  
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Turn on the device using switch (4). Lens cap (8) must be on. Direct the  
device on an object placed within 40-50 m from the viewer. Turning the  
eye-piece (3) try to achieve the sharpest image on the screen of the  
image tube. For close focusing rotate the front lens (2)  
5.3. Operation at night  
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AT MOON LIGHT: Unscrew the lens cover (8). Turn on the device  
using switch (4). Turning the eye-piece focusing lever (3) adjust to  
achieve the most clear image on the screen. Then obtain the most clear-  
cut image of the object focusing with ring,(2). Repeat the steps of  
focusing if necessary.  
Note: The ON button is equipped with automatic shut off circuitry.  
After a while, it will shut itself off, to prevent battery drain.  
AT INSUFFICIENT AMBIENT ILLUMINATION  
Activate switch (4) for switching on the device. Press button (5) for  
switching on IR illuminator. Direct the device on the object to be  
viewed.  
1- Body  
2- Lens Focusing Ring  
3- Eye-piece  
4- Switch Button for the Scope  
5- IR Illuminator Switch  
6- IR Illuminator  
7- Battery House Cover  
8- Lens Cover  
9- Carrying Strap  
10- Low battery indicator  
Note: The I/R button is equipped with automatic shot off circuitry.  
After a while, it will shot itself off, to prevent battery drain.  
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