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OVERVIEW:
The IRIS has two sets of controls. The inner buttons control the display. The outer buttons control power.
HOW TO TURN ON THE IRIS:
To turn on the IRIS, press and hold the Power Button (the one closest to the viewfinder) for 2 seconds. Release the button and the device will boot up.
HOW TO TURN ON THE NIGHT VISION (IR ILLUMINATOR)
Once the device is turned on, and once you are in a sufficiently dark environment, you will likely want to engage the night vision. To activate the infrared illuminator, press and hold the IR button (the one closest to the lens) for 2 seconds. Release the button and the infrared illuminator will engage. You will also see the screen switch to a monochromatic black and white view.
HOW TO ADJUST BRIGHTNESS & CONTRAST
To maximize the effectiveness of your IRIS, it is generally useful to adjust the brightness and contrast of the internal display. The two inner buttons are responsible for these two properties. The left button controls contrast. The right button controls brightness. Simply press the button to activate the menu and use the two buttons as arrow keys to either increase or decrease. After a few seconds, the menu will disappear and you can press the opposing button to bring up the other setting.
MOUNTING THE IRIS:
SAFETY WARNING:
This product contains rechargeable lithium-ion batteries. Lithium-ion batteries have the potential to be dangerous when abused and can cause fires. It's extremely important to take special care when handling any product containing a lithium-ion battery. Do not drop, damage, expose to water, or otherwise mishandle the lithium-ion battery contained in this device. This is not a waterproof device.
This product contains sensitive electronic sensors. Do not store or use near strong electrostatic, electromagnetic, magnetic, or radioactive fields. This is a static sensitive device.
GENERAL INFORMATION:
The IRIS 1X NVG is a digital monocular which provides night vision functionality via 940nm near-infrared illumination. This is the same wavelength used in many surveillance and home security cameras. The intended purpose of this device, along with the technical and design specifications, exclude it from any definitions outlined in ITAR.
This is not an ITAR device.
FUNCTIONS & MODES:
The IRIS 1X NVG is modeled after the PVS-14 analog night vision monocular. As such, it has no modes, no functions, and no recording capabilities.
There are only two controls: brightness and contrast.
OPTICAL & ZOOM INFORMATON:
The IRIS 1X NVG has no optical zoom and no magnification. It uses a wide-angle lens which offers a 60 degrees field-of-view.
CHARGING & MEDIA ACCESS:
There is a small port on the side of the IRIS 1X NVG which will allow you to charge the internal lithium-ion battery. Use the included cable.
USAGE TIPS:
1. When focusing the IRIS 1X NVG, it's generally recommend to use a "set and forget" approach where the lens is focused to infinity (background).
2. Even though it is not visible, near-infrared light behaves in the same exact way as visible light. Do not engage the infrared illuminator at close distances with other humans or animals. It can be harmful to the eyes.
3. Reflective surfaces, such as road signs, can often prove to be a challenge when using infrared monoculars. There is no good solution for this. You must manage the direction of the illuminator carefully to make sure the reflection does not overwhelm or wash out the image.