Operation Manual
NIGHT VISION MONOCULAR
PYGMY 2M
105 Sparks Ave., Toronto, ON, M2H 2S5, Canada
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Read prior to activation
You have just purchased a complicated electronic device.
To operate it properly, please read this manual carefully.
Here are some common Precautions that must be noted.
• NEVER expose the opened objective lens of an active
unit in daylight. At daytime objective lens must be
covered by caps. There is a tiny hole in the cap to
provide enough light for day time operation.
• NEVER aim active unit at intense light sources (i.e.
lights, headlamps, campfires, the Moon, etc.)
• NEVER reverse the polarity of a battery
• NEVER disassemble the unit
• NEVER connect the unit to external power sources
• 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
Table of contents
1. Brief Description .............................................1
2. Delivery set .....................................................2
3. Specifications ..................................................3
4. APPEARANCE OF THE DEVICE ................4
5. Operation Instructions .....................................6
5.1. Prior to use..................................................6
5.2. Testing of operation....................................6
5.3. Operation at night .......................................7
6. STORAGE AND MAINTENANCE...............8
7. TROUBLESHOOTING ................................10
7.1. The monocular does not work. .................10
7.2. The image does not appear in focus..........10
7.3. Image flashes ............................................10
7.4. Condensation accumulates on the parts....10
7.5. Visibility decreases and / or disappears. ...11
8. WARRANTY................................................12
9. CUSTOMER SUPPORT...............................14
10. ACCEPTANCE CERTIFICATE ..................15
Thank you for purchasing PYGMY 2M.
Please read all the instructions carefully prior to use.
Failure to follow the instructions may void the warranty.
1. Brief Description
PYGMY 2M Night Vision Monocular, named for its small
size, is feather light, compact, and very durable. It has
excellent image resolution and high light gain capability.
PYGMY 2M is designed for a variety of applications related
to observing remote objects and orientation in the field or at
sea at night with no artificial lighting.
Built-in IR illuminator enables bright image even in total
darkness.
Demonstration of the unit in a brightly lit room may be
conducted for no longer than 3 minutes and with lens cap
closed. The device should never be aimed at bright light.
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2. Delivery set
PYGMY 2M is supplied with the following components:
Quantity
PYGMY 2M 1
Carrying case 1
Hand Strap 1
User’s manual 1
Warranty Card 1
AA battery 1
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3. Specifications
Magnification, x
Objective lens, mm 41.67
Field of View, min
Diopter Adjustment
Focusing Range, m
Focal length:
- Objective lens, mm 50 / F1.2
- Eyepiece 12
Resolution at ambient illumination of 0,2
Lux (center), angular seconds
Lens Coating Fully multi-coated
Battery 2 (AA)
Allowed illumination, lx 5x10-3 / 1
Operational temperature range -25o … +40oC
Storage temperature range -45o … +85oC
Relative Humidity, max
Dimentions, mm 172x80x60
Weight, g 440
2.2 ± 0.34
12°
± 4
5 - ∞
175
optics
80% at 20°C
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4. APPEARANCE OF THE DEVICE
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1- Body 2- Objective lens
3 - Eyepiece 4 – Objective lens cap
5 – Battery compartment
Cover
7 – Power On/Off Switch 9 – Illuminator On/Off switch
8 – IR Illuminator ON
indicator
6 - IR Illuminator
10 – Hand strap
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5. Operation Instructions
WARNING!
Never operate your night vision device at daylight without
the lens cover on! Never direct the lens to bright light!
5.1. Prior to use
- Unpack the device.
- Switch (9) and (7) (Fig.1) must be in the OFF- position.
- Attach the hand strap if necessary.
- Remove battery compartment cover (5) by sliding it out;
- Insert 2 AA batteries in the battery compartment observing
correct polarity as shown at the bottom of the battery compartment
- Close the battery compartment cover (5).
- PYGMY 2M is ready for operation
5.2. Testing of operation
Turn on the device-using switch (7). Lens cap (4) must be on.
Direct the device to an object placed within 10 – 20 m from
the viewer. Image will appear in green. Achieve the sharpest
image on the screen by rotating the eyepiece (3). For close
focusing rotate the front lens (2)
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5.3. Operation at night
AT MOON LIGHT: Take off the lens cap (4). Turn on the
device using switch (7).
AT INSUFFICIENT AMBIENT ILLUMINATION
Turn on the device using switch (7). Turn switch (9) into ON
position. The IR illuminator ON-indicator (8) should glow.
When finishing the observation, turn slide switch (9) into OFF
position. The indicator (8) should not glow. Turn the power
supply switch (7) into OFF position. Close the objective lens
with lens cap (4).
When the device is not in use for a long time remove batteries
from the battery compartment. This will prevent damage of
contacts in the battery compartment from possible leakage of
the batteries.
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6. STORAGE AND MAINTENANCE
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.
Precautions: PYGMY 2M is a sophisticated precision optical
instrument equipped with electronics. Therefore, it should be
handled with due care.
• Keep your device away from direct sunlight, impacts,
dust, moisture, and sharp changes of temperatures.
• Do not keep the device at temperatures higher than 50
(122
o
F).
• Do not touch the optical surfaces with fingers. Doing so
may damage the anti-reflection coating.
• Do not take the cover off the lens if not necessary.
• Avoid shocks and sharp jolts.
• Make sure to switch off the unit during periods of non-
operation.
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o
C
• Due to the considerable optical magnification of the
eyepiece some small structures inside the tube coating in
the form of dark and/or white spots may be seen in the
field of view. This does not affect the functional ability of
the device.
• The resolution may vary 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
recommend placing the scene of observation in the center
of the field of view.
• Clean optical surfaces with professional camera lens
cleaning supplies only.
• To clean the exterior of the device use a soft clean cloth.
• Keep away from heating appliances and central heating.
• Remove the batteries when storing the device for long
period of time.
• Do not apply excessive force to lens assembly, agile
elements and thread connections.
• Repairs can only be done by the manufacturer.
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7. TROUBLESHOOTING
7.1. The monocular does not work.
Check that the batteries are installed properly.
Check the charge of the batteries. Replace batteries if
necessary.
7.2. The image does not appear in focus.
Bring object to the center of the image. Turning the eyepiece
(3) and the objective lens (2) obtain the most clear-cut image.
If the image still does not seem in focus, clean the lenses; they
could be foggy or dusty.
7.3. Image flashes
It is normal for the unit to flash within the first 2 minutes of
activation. Flashing may continue longer if unit is exposed to
bright light. This may happen even with the cap closed!
7.4. Condensation accumulates on the parts.
When the unit is brought from cold into a warm environment,
it has to warm up for up to 5 hours. Only then it is allowed to
be turned ON again.
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7.5. 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.
Poor visibility, such as fog or haze, or extremely dark
environments, will decrease the observation distance.
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8. WARRANTY
NEWCON warrants this product against defects in material
and workmanship for one year from the date of the original
purchase, but no more than 18 months from the date of
manufacturing. Longer warranty is available, subject to the
terms of the specific sales contract. Should your Newcon
product prove to be defective during this period, please deliver
the product securely packaged in its original container or an
equivalent, along with the proof of the original purchase date,
to your Newcon Dealer.
Newcon will repair (or at its option replace
comparable model), the product or part thereof, which, on
inspection by Newcon, is found to be defective in materials or
workmanship.
What This Warranty Does Not Cover:
NEWCON is not responsible for warranty service should the
product fail as a result of improper maintenance, misuse,
abuse, improper installation, neglect, damage caused by
disasters such as fire, flooding, lightning, improper power
supply, or service other than by a NEWCON Authorized
Service.
Postage, insurance, and shipping costs incurred while
presenting your NEWCON product for warranty service are
your responsibility.
with the same or
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If shipping from North America, please, include a cheque or
money order payable to NEWCON OPTIK for the amount of
$15.00 to cover handling and return shipping.
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9. 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 or toll free at 1-877-368-6666. Our
operating hours are 9am-5pm, Monday - Friday, Eastern
Standard Time.
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.
NEWCON OPTIK accepts no responsibility for unauthorized
returns.
To locate NEWCON Authorized Dealer call:
Tel: (416) 663-6963 Fax: (416) 663-9065
Email: newconsales@newcon-optik.com
Web: www.newcon-optik.com
The defective products should be shipped to:
From the USA only:
2331 Superior Ave. Cleveland, OH 44114
From all other countries:
105 Sparks Ave., Toronto, ON
M2H 2S5, CANADA
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10. ACCEPTANCE CERTIFICATE
NIGHT VISION DEVICE PYGMY 2M
Serial number: _________________________________
Complies with all technical specifications and has passed the
inspection.
Date of production: _________________________________
Quality Inspector: __________________________________
Quality Assurance Seal
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NEWCON OPTIK ™ 2010 Printed in Canada
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