ATN BINOX HD Operator's Manual

BinoX HD

SMART HD BINOCULAR

OPERATOR’S MANUAL

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Section I. Preparing the device .................. 1-1

1.01. Unpacking ....................................1-2

1.02. Installation of batteries ...........................1-3

1.03. MicroSD, USB and HDMI ports .....................1-3

1.04. Firmware update ...............................1-4

1.05. ON / OFF ....................................1-5

1.06. Using keypad ..................................1-5

1.07. Focusing .....................................1-5

1.08. Focus IR (left lens) ..............................1-6

1.09. Mounting on a tripod ............................1-6

1.10. Compass calibration .............................1-7

Section II. Interface ............................. 2-1

2.01. Homescreen ..................................2-2

2.02. Main operations ................................2-3

2.03. Shortcut carousel ..............................2-4

2.04. Using system menu .............................2-5

Section III. Functions ............................3-1

3.01. Night Vision ...................................3-2

3.02. Photo and Video modes ..........................3-3

3.03. Rangefinder ..................................3-4

Section IV. System menu ........................ 4-1

4.01. Night Vision ...................................4-2

4.02. Photo/Video ..................................4-2

4.03. Display ......................................4-2

4.04. Settings .....................................4-3

Section V. Servicing ............................. 5 -1

5.01. Warnings and cautions ...........................5-2

Section VI. Mobile applications ..................6-1

6.01. Mobile applications .............................6-2

CAUTION!

THIS PRODUCT CONTAINS NATURAL RUBBER LATEX WHICH MAY CAUSE ALLERGIC REACTIONS

The information in this manual is furnished for informational use only, is subject to change without notice,

is not to be construed as a commitment by ATN Corp.

ATN Corp. assumes no responsibility or liability for any errors or inaccuracies that may appear in this book.

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SECTION I

PREPARING THE DEVICE

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1.01. UNPACKING

The following steps must be accomplished prior to each mission where the device is used:

1. Open packaging box, remove BinoX HD and check the contents

2. Make sure that nothing is missing

3. Inspect the device for damage to optical surfaces, body, eyecups, operation buttons, etc.

4. Ensure that all optical surfaces are clean and ready for use.

NOTE

You must have a microSD card inserted in the device, in order to be able to update to the
latest firmware.

MICROSD, MICRO HDMI

& MICRO USB

ZOOM IN

POWER BUTTON

FOCUS

ADJUSTMENT

RING

START/STOP VIDEO

RECORDING

ENTER

BUTTON

IR BEAM FOCUS

ADJUSTMENT RING

ZOOM OUT

TAKE A PICTURE

DIOPTER

ADJUSTMENT

TRIPOD THREAD

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BATTERY

HOUSING COVER

1.02. INSTALL ATION OF BATTER IES

The BinoX HD will operate on three CR123 type batteries.

NOTE

We highly recommend using lithium CR123 batteries. They will provide much longer
battery life.

Install batteries as follows:

1. Remove the Battery Cover following the arrow direction

2. Insert batteries as shown.

3. Close the Battery Cover.

NOTE

Make sure that the device is turned off before changing sources of energy (batteries or
USB in power supply mode).

1.03. MICROSD, USB AND HDMI PORTS

The device is equipped with microSD, Micro USB and Micro HDMI ports. You can find them under
the rubber cover near the battery block (we marked the cover with appropriate icons). To open the
cover you should gently lift the rubber cover and move it out of the way.

NOTE

Make sure that the device is turned off before

inserting the microSD card into the slot.

1. A new card should be formatted before usage.

2. Insert microSD card as shown.

3. To lock the card in the slot push it in with a thin object
(a small coin, paper clip, toothpick, etc.).

Micro USB Micro HDMI

microSD

4. Return the cover to its original position.

NOTE

There is only one correct direction to insert the
microSD Card.
Do not force the card into the slot as it may damage
both the device and the card itself.

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To remove the microSD Card from the slot, push it in
using the same thin object. When it pops up a few millime­ters, it can be pulled with your fingers or tweezers.

NOTE

If you are going to record video we recommend
using a Class 10 microSD card (10 MB/sec) or faster
and have capacity from 4 to 64 GB.

1.04. FIRMWARE UPDATE

Before operating your device please

update the firmware to the latest version.

To receive a notification of new firmware
updates, please register your device on
our website (you’ll receive an email letting
you know when new firmware becomes
available).

To update the new firmware you will
need a microSD Card and batteries that
are fully charged.

NOTE

In the event of a power failure during an update the device may crash corrupting its
system files and will need to be sent back to the ATN factory for service. It is important
not to use additional sources of power during firmware update!

Update the new firmware as follows:

1. Download the ***.bin file and copy to your microSD Card – root directory

2. Insert the card into the device

3. Turn ON the device

4. In the “Firmware Update” dialog box select “Yes” to start the update

5. When the update counter reaches “100%” the device will automatically restart

6. Once the device is powered up it will enter self configuration mode

7. After completion, it will automatically restart and will be ready for use

8. Motion Sensing platform will be configured when first turned on.

NOTE

If the device does not restart within 30 seconds, remove and re-insert the batteries and
power-up the device.

NOTE

Once the device has been updated you will need to either format the card or delete
the update file manually. In the event you do not, the system will ask you if you wish to
update the device every time you turn it on.

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1.05.ON / OFF

To TURN ON the device press and hold
the POWER button until you see the ATN
splash screen.

To TURN OFF the device press and
hold the POWER button, until the dialog
box “Shut down the device?” appears.
Choose “Yes” to turn off.

1.06. USING KEYPAD

The KEYPAD is programmed to be used in two different
ways:

• Short and Quick Taps — used for most functions
and to get around the menu;

• Press and Hold — designed to be used in the fol­lowing situations — ON/OFF, ZOOM, SHORTCUT
MENU.

NOTE

Using LEFT or RIGHT buttons in the menu, lets you
quickly Exit Shortcuts from any position.

1.07. FOCUSING

DIOPTER ADJUSTMENT

By rotating the Diopter Adjustment Ring you will
achieve optimal sharpness for your vision. Look
through the eyepiece while focusing on the interface
on the screen.

Do not take the rubber cap off the objective lens.

NOTE

You should not need to re-adjust the Diopter

Adjustment unless another user with different

vision than yourself will be using the device.

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INTERPUPILLARY ADJUSTMENT

Depending on the distance between your eyes, you may adjust the individual eyepieces by moving

each one horizontally.

1.08. FOCUS IR (LEFT LENS)

In Night Mode your IR Illuminator is critical to provid­ing you extended range and “Total Darkness Capabil­ity” by projecting a beam of IR light that is only seen by
a night vision device. The IR Illuminator will automati­cally turn ON when Night Mode is activated (although it
may be turned off in the settings if you so choose).

1. The IR Illuminator beam may be focused by turn­ing the left objective lens. This allows you to tighten the
beam for longer range or widen the beam for maximum
field of view.

2. There are a number of settings effecting the function
of your IR in the Settings Menu.

1.09. MOUNTING ON A TRIPOD

The BinoX HD is tripod mountable and can be mounted on tri-

pods with a 1/4” thread mount.

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1.10. COMPASS CALIBRATION

When the compass needs to be calibrated the word
“CAL” appears instead of the Compass Scale. To cal­ibrate you should rotate the device on three axis as
illustrated.

NOTE

After calibrating the device please remember

that the compass will work best when holding

the BinoX parallel to the ground.

Other possible Errors:

• ERR — an error was detected (you may need to
restart the device or recalibrate the compass);

• SMF — your device is under Strong Magnetic Field (please, move away from the Magnetic
Field);

• UPD — your firmware needs to be updated.

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