ATN OTS-HD User Manual

OTS-HD Series

MANUAL

OTS-HD USER’S GUIDE (REV. 2, DECEMBER, 2016)

AMERICAN

TECHNOLOGIES

NETWORK

CORP.

THERMAL SMART HD

MONOCULARS/VIEWERS

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THIS PRODUCT CONTAINS NATURAL RUBBER LATEX WHICH MAY CAUSE ALLERGIC REACTIONS.

CAUTION!

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.

©2016 ATN Corp. All rights reserved.

POWER

BUTTON

FOCUS

ADJUSTMENT RING

BATTERY

HOUSING CAP

DIOPTER

ADJUSTMENT

RING

MICROSD,

MICRO HDMI

& MICRO USB

START/STOP

VIDEO

RECORDING

ENTER

BUTTON

HAND STRAP

ZOOM IN

LENS CAP

TAKE A

PICTURE

ZOOM OUT

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Features .........................................4

Application .......................................4

Specifications .....................................5

Preparing the device ...............................7

Unpacking .....................................7

Installation of batteries ............................7

MicroSD, USB and HDMI ports .....................7

Firmware update ................................8

ON/OFF .......................................9

Using keypad ...................................9

Focusing ......................................9

Compass calibration ............................10

Interface ........................................11

Homescreen ..................................11

Main operations ................................12

Shortcut carousel ..............................13

Using System menu .............................14

Functions .......................................16

Photo and video modes ..........................16

Rangefinder ...................................18

How to perform a NUC ...........................20

System Menu ....................................21

Thermal ......................................21

Photo/Video ...................................21

Display .......................................21

Settings ......................................22

Servicing ........................................23

Warnings and cautions ..........................23

Mobile Applications ...............................23

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FEATURES

RECORD HD VIDEO GPS GEOTAG

WiFi OBSIDIAN USER INTERFACE

SMOOTH ZOOM BLUETOOTH

E-COMPASS 3D GYROSCOPE

SMART RANGE FINDER

APPLICATION

The most technologically advanced line of thermal viewers on the market bar
none! The all new Obsidian “T” II Thermal core beats at the heart of our systems.
More power, more features, smaller packaging, and lower cost have allowed ATN to
make the biggest update to its award winning thermal product line.

Record videos and photos onto a microSD card. Use ATN’s Smart Range Finder
to quickly range in on any object. Smooth Zoom, built in Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, 3D Gyro­scope, 3D Accelerometer, 3D Magnetometer are but a few of the features and sen­sors packed into these incredible systems.

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SPECIFICATIONS

OTS-HD 384

1.25 - 5x

OTS-HD 384

2 - 8x

OTS-HD 384

4.5 - 18x

OTS-HD 384

9 - 36x

OTS-HD 640

1 - 10x

OTS-HD 640

1.5 - 15x

OTS-HD 640

2.5 - 25x

OTS-HD 640

5 - 50x

Sensor

384×288 640×480

Magnification

1.25 - 5x 2 – 8× 4.5 – 18× 9 – 36× 1 – 10× 1.5 – 15× 2.5 – 25× 5 – 50×

Angle of view

16×12.5 12×9.5 6×4.7 3×2.4 32×25 24×19 12.5×9.7 6×4.7

Objective lens focal length

19 mm 25 mm 50 mm 100 mm 19 mm 25 mm 50 mm 100 mm

Micro Display

HD Display

Core

ATN Obsidian “T” II

Eye relief

65 mm

Waterproof rating / IP rating

Weather resistant

Video Record Resolution

1280×960 @ 30 fps

Microphone

Yes

MicroSD card

From 4 to 64 GB

Micro USB

Yes

Micro HDMI

Yes

WiFi (Streaming, Gallery,

& Controls)

iOS & Android

Bluetooth

4.1

GPS (Geotagging, Elevation, etc.)

Yes

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OTS-HD 384

1.25 - 5x

OTS-HD 384

2 - 8x

OTS-HD 384

4.5 - 18x

OTS-HD 384

9 - 36x

OTS-HD 640

1 - 10x

OTS-HD 640

1.5 - 15x

OTS-HD 640

2.5 - 25x

OTS-HD 640

5 - 50x

3D Gyroscope

Yes, GS7

3D Accelerometer

Yes

3D Magnetometer

Yes

E-Barometer

Yes

E-Compass

Yes

Smooth Zoom

Yes

Battery life (Li-ion)

8 hr

Battery type

4 AA (Lithium Recommended)

Optional accessories

External Battery Pack

Dimensions

6.8 5 ”× 3 .16”×3.14”

174×80.26×80 mm

8.8 1”×3.16”×3.14”
224×80.26×80 mm

10.67”×3.97”×3.47”

271×101×88 mm

6.8 5 ”× 3 .16”×3.14”

174×80.26×80 mm

8.81” x 3.16” x 3.14”

224×80.26×80 mm

10.67”×3.97”×3.47”

271×101×88 mm

Weight

1.55 lb / 0.68 kg 1.85 lb / 0.84 kg 2.75 lb / 1.24 kg 1.55 lb / 0.68 kg 1.85 lb / 0.84 kg 2.75 lb / 1.24 kg

Warranty

3 years

Human Detection Range

625 800 1500 2500 625 800 1500 2500

Human Recognition Range

280 400 600 1100 280 400 600 1100

Human Identification Range

170 250 360 600 170 250 360 600

* ATN reserves the right to change the above specifications at any time without notice

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PREPARING THE DEVICE

UNPACKING

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

is used:

1. Open packaging box, remove OTS-HD and check the content.

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

If any accessories are missing or broken contact ATN’s Customer Service.

INSTALLATION OF BATTERIES

The OTS-HD will operate on four AA-type batteries.

NOTE

We highly recommend using lithium AA
batteries. They will provide much longer
battery life. Use only 1.5 V batteries.

Install batteries as follows:

1. Remove the battery cap by unscrewing it

counter clockwise.

2. Insert batteries as shown.

3. Return the battery cap into the housing

(screw clockwise until finger tight).

Do not over tighten as it will be difficult to
remove the next time you replace batteries.

NOTE

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

MicroSD, USB AND HDMI PORTS

The device is equipped with MicroSD Card, Micro USB and Micro HDMI ports.
You can find them under the cap on the right
side of the device (we marked the cap with
appropriate icons).

To open the cap you should unscrew it coun­terclockwise.

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.

Micro USB

MicroSD

Micro
HDMI

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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.).

4. Return the cap into the housing (screw
clockwise until finger tight).

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 scope and the card itself.

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/s)

or faster and have capacity from 4 to 64 GB.

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 scope

3. Turn ON the scope

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 completing it will automatically

restart and will be ready for use

8. Motion Sensing platform will be config-

ured when first turned on.

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NOTE

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

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.

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?” appeares. Choose “Yes”
to turn off.

NOTE

Upon startup you must perform a NUC.

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
on the following situations — ON/OFF, ZOOM,
SHORTCUT MENU.

NOTE

Using LEFT or RIGHT buttons in menu you
can quickly choose Exit Shortcut from any
position.

FOCUSING

DIOPTER ADJUSTMENT

By rotating the Diopter Adjustment Ring you
will achieve optimal sharpness for your vision.

We recommend that you first turn on the Car­ousel by clicking Enter button and optimizing
your focus by making sure the Icons are sharply
displayed.

NOTE

You do not take the rubber cap off the
objective lens.

You should not need to re-adjust the Diopter Adjustment unless another
user with different vision than yourself will be using the device.

DIOPTER

ADJUSTMENT RING

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FOCUS ADJUSTMENT

Remove the cap from the objective lens and
rotate the focus adjustment ring as necessary
to achieve the proper focus at various dis­tances.

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 in three axis as pictured
below.

NOTE

After calibrating the device
please remember that the com­pass will work best when hold­ing the OTS-HD 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.

FOCUS

ADJUSTMENT

RING

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INTERFACE

HOMESCREEN

First screen you’ll see after switching on the device is Homescreen. It consist of

Scales, Status Bar icons and different Information Widgets.

SCALES
E-Compass Scale shows yaw angle based on e-Magnetometer data.
Roll Scale shows viewer cant based on internal 3D Gyroscope.
Pitch Scale shows viewer inclination based on internal 3D Gyroscope.

STATUS BAR
Its job is to display information about the current state of the system.
Currently inactive icons become invisible, so you may see only the important

information at the moment:

• Battery — appears when energy level is low;

• SD Card — shows the presence or absence (red icon) of memory card;

• Bluetooth, GPS and WiFi — shows enable or disable the function.

WIDGETS
They are interface elements which provide quick access to useful information.

There are several types of widgets:

• Icons without value — is used for mode displaying (Photo and Video Modes);

• Only numerical value (Detailed Roll and Pitch Values);

• Icons with a numerical value which provide detailed numerical readings;

• Photo Preview (appears in the bottom of the homescreen, after the photo was

taken).

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Display widgets can be dis-

abled from the System Menu.

To get a System Menu you

should click on the CENTER
button

from Homescreen
and access the Shortcut Carou­sel.

Then select the wrench icon

with RIGHT or LEFT buttons
and push CENTER button

to

enter the menu.

Select Display tab with RIGHT

button

and choose sub-

category Display Widgets with
DOWN button

.

MAIN OPERATIONS

ZOOM LEVEL

By pressing and holding the UP or DOWN button

on keypad you will be able

to Zoom IN and OUT.

Current Zoom Level is displayed at the Zoom widget on the Homescreen.

NOTE

When the device is launched for the first time you need to configure the

lense option in the pop-up window before zooming.

While using Smart Shooting Solution your reticle can be displaced from the center

point of the screen. Then during Zoom In action it will move to a center.

TAKING PHOTOS

Press the LEFT button

to TAKE A PHOTO.

Depending on the selected mode you will make one or several photos. You can

choose from various photo modes in the System Menu.

VIDEO RECORDING

By pressing the RIGHT button

you will be able to RECORD VIDEO.

You can switch the video recording modes in the System Menu.

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NOTE

Your recording will automatically stop when the memory card is full or the

battery is out of power.

SHORTCUT CAROUSEL

The CENTER button

opens the menu and close it down when pressed again.

SHORTCUT CAROUSEL

The Carousel is your access to a number of Shortcuts that allows you

quick access to your scope’s features. Just click on the CENTER button

from Homescreen to access

the Carousel.

Buttons highlighted in Red are
the only ones that active at a
particular shortcut.

Movement between the items
is carried out using the LEFT

& RIGHT buttons

, except
the group of ON/OFF switches
(WiFi, GPS, Bluetooth, Shooting
Solution, RAV).

You should use the UP & DOWN buttons

between switches.

To turn ON or OFF a particular switch you should click the CENTER button

while having the switch selected. Example — WiFi.

EXIT
Exit Carousel.

NUC
The shortcut allows to make non-uniformity compensation (NUC).

RANGEFINDER
Activates Smart Rangefinder feature. If the Smart Shooting Solution is ON
then the range that is found using the Rangefinder will be automatically
used to adjust your point of impact (shift reticle to adjust for drop).

GALLERY
Gives you access to the library of Images and Videos that are stored on
your scope’s SD Card.

WiFi MODULE
Turn ON/OFF WiFi.

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GPS module
Turn ON/OFF GPS..

SYSTEM MENU
Allows for access to various system options and adjustments.

USING SYSTEM MENU

To enter the System Menu

you should open Shortcut Car­ousel with CENTER button

and select the wrench icon with
RIGHT or LEFT buttons

.

Then push CENTER button

to enter the menu.

The System Menu consist of Tab Bar at the top of the screen, list of subcategories

in the center and Help Information at the bottom.

On the left side of the Tab Bar you will find the Exit (with arrow icon). Pressing it

with CENTER button

will bring you back to the Homescreen.

Movement between the tabs is carried out using the LEFT and RIGHT buttons

.

Each tab includes subcategories. To select a particular subcategory you should

use the UP and DOWN buttons

and press CENTER button .

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To change a particular value
you should follow next few steps.
Select the subcategory you
needed with the UP or DOWN

buttons

.

Press the Center button

to
select a particular value (once
selected it will turns red).

Change the value with the UP

and DOWN buttons

.

To select a new value press

CENTER button

to confirm

the change.

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FUNCTIONS

PHOTO AND VIDEO MODES

Press the LEFT button
while staying in Homescreen to
TAKE A PHOTO.

You must have a Micro SD
card inserted in the device for
these features to work. All files
will be stored on the Micro SD
card.

Depending on the selected
mode you will make one or sev­eral photos. You can choose
from various photo modes in

the System Menu.

To enter the System Menu you should open Shortcut Carousel with CENTER

button

and select the wrench icon with RIGHT or LEFT buttons .

Then push CENTER button

to enter the menu.

There are three photo modes to choose from. Switching between modes is done

in the System Menu from Photo/Video tab, subcategory Photo Mode.

Use UP or DOWN buttons

to switch between modes. Press the Center button

to select a particular value (once selected it will turn red).

NORMAL
This default mode allows you to take one photo at a time.

TIME LAPSE
Time-lapse is where

the device takes a
sequence of images of a subject
with an interval of time between
each image.

The interval and the number of
photos taken can be changed in
the System Menu.

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To make changes choose
the Photo/Video Tab in System
Menu, then use UP or DOWN

buttons

to select Time Lapse

Settings.

Press the Center button

to
enter the mode settings. While
you are in this mode, the Time
Lapse widget appears.

BURST
Burst mode captures a

series of photos.

You can select the best image
of the group or arrange them in
a sequence to study the transi­tions in detail.

The number of the photos taken
can be changed in the System
Menu. While you are in this
mode, the Burst widget appears.

Regardless of which mode you
are using the preview appears
after a photograph is taken on
the bottom of the screen for sev­eral seconds.

If you press the RIGHT button

to Start Video recording.

Press RIGHT button

again to

stop Video recording.

NOTE

It may best to turn OFF the
Microphone in conditions of
extreme wind.

You can turn on the micro­phone and switch the quality of
the video in the System Settings
(Photo/Video tab).

To enter the System Menu
you should open Shortcut Car-

ousel with CENTER button
and select the wrench icon with

RIGHT or LEFT buttons

.

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Then push CENTER button

to enter the menu.

You must have a Micro SD
card inserted in the device for
these features to work.

All files will be stored on the
Micro SD card. Recorded videos
you can find in the Gallery on
your device.

While recording the Counter
widget and Time Stamp appear.

RANGEFINDER

Using the Smart Range Finder you will quickly be able to estimate the distance

to your target as long as you have reasonable knowledge of the size of your target.

NOTE

Once the distance is measured the value will be automatically integrated

into your Smart Shooting Solution.

RANGEFINDER

To use select the Flag Icon
from the Shortcut Carousel.

Pressing the CENTER button

will take you to the Main
Screen of the Rangefinder fea­ture.

To measure the distance,

follow the next steps:

1. Put the arrow-mark on the

top of the target and press the
CENTER button

, wait for the
scope to take the readings (it will
take a number of readings so try
to keep your scope steady);

2. Put the arrow-mark under

the target and press the CEN­TER button

;

3. If satisfied with the value press the LEFT button

to go back to the Homes-

creen or repeat steps 1 and 2 if necessary.

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NOTE

During the measurement process, you can zoom in and out using standard

buttons (UP and DOWN).

If the Target Height is incorrect

you can change it:

• Press the RIGHT button

to enter the Menu;

• Choose one of the presets

or input the height manually;

• Accept the height with

CENTER button

and go

back to the Main Screen.

DISTANCE ENTRY

Allows you to input or cor­rect the distance manually. To
launch you should choose it in
the Shortcuts .

Change distance value using
UP and DOWN buttons

. To

accept the new distance press
CENTER button

.

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HOW TO PERFORM A NUC

NUC’ing is required to improve image quality when the image is degraded by var­ious environmental events.

There are multiple NUC tables to span the full operating temperature range, and
the camera automatically selects the optimum table based on its temperature.

Example: Change of temperature, continues viewing of a particular warm object,
movement from one environment to another all may cause image degradation.

To clean up the image you will need to press the NUC from the Shortcut
Carousel while closing the objective lens with a solid object (lens cap,
hand, book, etc..).

PIXEL CORRECTION PROCEDURE

Pixel Correction Procedure is intended to correct “neutral” pixels that are visible in
the FOV, but are not responding to the changing environment or scenery. They may
be white or black and remain static and or nonresponsive.

1. Enter the Carousel by pressing the “Enter” key

2. Select System Settings

3. Select Thermal Category

4. Select Pixel Correction Subcategory

5. Select Manual Correction

6. You should see a targeting reticle, use the key pad to move the reticle over
the neutral pixel. If it is hard to target the neutral pixel, press the enter button and
select zoom. Use the up and down keys to zoom in and out on to the neutral pixel in
order to isolate it. Once you have isolated the neutral pixel, press the enter button to
escape from the zoom function.

7. Once the reticle is positioned over the neutral pixel, press the enter button and
select save. This should correct the pixel.

NOTE

If after you have done the procedure outlined above and the neutral pixel has
not been corrected. Try the process on a pixel directly adjacent to the neutral
pixel in order to make a uniformed correction in the FOV.

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SYSTEM MENU

THERMAL

INVERSE HOT — swap the
appearance of coldest and hot­test color.

PALETTES — the range of
colors used in displaying.

CONTRAST — the difference
in luminance and color that
makes an object more distin­guishable.

PHOTO/VIDEO

PHOTO MODE — includes
Single (capture a single photo),
Time Lapse (series of photos
at timed intervals) and Burst
(up to 10 photos in one second)
modes.

BURST COUNT — amount of
photos in one second (2 – 10).

TIME LAPSE SETTINGS

• Total Photos — amount of photos in a series (2 – 10).

• Frame Interval — length of the interval (2 – 15 sec).

MICROPHONE — sound recording (ON/OFF).

VIDEO QUALITY — can be 1280x960, 30 fps.

FORMAT SD CARD — after you choose this subcategory you’ll see a pop-up
window asking you about formatting.

NOTE

Remember when formating your microSD card you will loose all information
on it, including photos and videos.

DISPLAY

SCREEN BRIGHTNESS —
1-5 with 1 being the dimmest
and 5 the brightest. It is recom­mended that you use the bright­est setting during the day for
optimal performance.

DISPLAY WIDGETS — allows
you to disable several widgets
(Minimal/Extended)

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SLEEP MODE

Sleep mode is activated when your scope is not in use for a set period of time
(example: 1-60min). During sleep mode the display and some of the sensors will
be inactive.

To get out of Sleep mode and get back to normal operations just physically move
the device or press any of the buttons.

• Mode — allows you to switch the mode (ON/OFF)

• Hibernation Time — can be 1 – 60 min

SETTINGS

UNITS — can be Metric or

Standard system.

DATE AND TIME

• Clock Source — allows
you to choose different types of
sources to improve the accuracy
(Manual, WiFi or GPS).

• Date Format — can be
YYYY-MM-DD, MM-DD-YYYY,
DD-MM-YYYY.

• Time Format — form of stat­ing the time (24-hour or 12-hour).

• Date — enter the date.

• Time — enter the time.

• Time Zone — allows you to choose a geographical region with standard time.

WiFi — values are not changeable.

• SSID

• Password

• MAC Address

RECORD GEO-TAGGING — adding geographical identification to your videos

(ON/OFF).

LENSE TYPE — to make all features work correctly you need to choose the type

of your lense (Example: 2x stands for 2–8x and 9x stands for 9–36x).

ZOOM — allows you to choose different types of zoom (Standard, Extended).

Extended Zoom will give an electronic zoom of 10x your optical Zoom.

Example: 2–8x in Extended mode becomes 8– 20x. However, we would like to

caution you that you will begin to see considerable pixelation at such a zoom.

RESTORE FACTORY SETTINGS — allows to reset all the settings to default.

FIRMWARE VERSION — allows you to learn on the firmware version currently

running on your sight.

We recommend that you register your product on our home page (www.atncorp.
com/firmware) in order to make sure that you are getting emails when new firmware
versions become available.

We are constantly working on new features, functions, and improvements that we
provide to you free of charge via firmware upgrades.

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SERVICING

WARNINGS AND CAUTIONS

• Always remember to turn off the device when it is not in use. If you do not plan

on using it for a period of more than 10 days, you should remove the batteries.

• Do not disassemble, drop, open, crush, bend, deform, puncture, shred, micro-

wave, incinerate, paint or insert foreign objects: it will void your warranty.

• Keep Lens Cap on when not in use.

• Avoid contact with dust, steam, and gas.

• This product contains natural rubber latex which may cause allergic reactions.

• The scope is a precision electro-optical instrument and must be handled care-

fully.

• Do not scratch the external lens surfaces or touch them with your fingers

CAUTION

Failure to follow these safety instructions could result in damage to the
device!

MOBILE APPLICATIONS

By utilizing the ATN Obsidian app., you can control your device and view live
streaming. Connect a phone or tablet and view everything simultaneously.

Want to see what you’ve re cor­ded so far? No problem, once
connected to the app. via WiFi,
open up the Gallery and playback
your latest adventures. All your
photos and videos are right at your
fingertips.

iOS Application

Android Application

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