HIKMICRO LYNX Pro Series Thermal Monocular User Guide

HIKMICRO LYNX Pro Series Thermal Monocular

Brief Description

HIKMICRO LYNX & LYNX Pro thermal monocular supports functions of observation, distance measurement, hotspot, and so on. The high-sensitivity built-in thermal detector provides you with a clear view even in total darkness. The monocular is mainly applied to scenarios such as hunting, searching and rescuing, hiking, and travel.

Function

Distance Measurement

The device can detect the distance between the target and the observation position.

Hot Tracking

The device can detect the highest temperature in the scene and mark the spot. This function varies according to different camera models.

Image Correction

The device supports DPC (Defective Pixel Correction) and FFC (Flat Field Correction), which can optimize the image quality.

Client Software Connection

The device can capture snapshots, record videos, and set parameters by HIKMICRO Sight App after being connected to your phone via hotspot.

Storage

The built-in memory module supports video recording and snapshot capturing.

Appearance

Button

Component

• Lens Cover: Protects the lens from dust or scratches.
• Diopter Adjustment Knob: Adjusts the dioptric setting.
• Cable Interface: To connect the device to a power supply or transmit data with a Type-C cable.
• Tripod Screw: Installs the tripod.
• Eyepiece: The piece placed closest to the eye to view the target.

Preparation

Take out the device and accessories. Check them with the packaging list to confirm device and accessories are included and available for use. Read the user manual to learn the usage methods and cautions.

Charge Device

After the device starts up, the OSD (on-screen display) shows the battery status. When the battery is low, charge the device and ensure it works properly.

Before You Start

• The charging temperature should be from 0 °C to 45 °C (32 °F to 113 °F).
• Charge the device with the delivered cable.

Steps

• Lift the cable interface cover.
• Plug in the cable and charge the device.
• Flashing Red & Green: error occurred.
• Solid Red: battery is properly charged.
• Solid Green: battery is fully charged.
• Off: battery is not charged.

Power On/Off

Power On

When the device is connected to a cable or the battery is enough, hold for 2 seconds to power on the device.

Power Off

When the device is turned on, hold it for 2 seconds to power off the device.

Note

• Power-off countdown will appear when you power off the device. You can press any key to interrupt the countdown and cancel the power-off.
• Automatic low battery power-off cannot be canceled.

Auto Power Off

You can set the auto power-off time for your device.

Steps

1. Hold to go to the menu.
2. Select and press to select the auto power off time as required.
3. Hold to save and exit.

Note

• See the battery icon for the battery status. means the battery is fully charged, and means that the battery is low.
• When the low power note shows, charge the battery.
• The auto power off countdown will start again when the device exits standby mode or the device is restarted.

Menu Description

When the device powers on, hold to display the menu.

• Press to move the cursor up.
• Press to move the cursor down.
• Press to confirm and hold it to exit the menu.

Firmware Status

Client Software Connection

Connect the device to the HIKMICRO Sight App via hotspot, then you can capture a picture, record a video, or configure parameters on your phone.

Steps

• Hold to show the menu of the device.
• Press to enable the hotspot function.
• Turn on the WLAN of your phone and connect to the hotspot.
• Hotspot Name: HIK-IPTS Serial No.
• Hotspot Password: Serial No.
• Search the HIKMICRO Sight on App Store (iOS System) or Google Play™ (Android System) to download it, or scan the QR code to download and install the app.
• Open the App and connect your phone to the device. You can view the interface of the device on your phone.

Check Firmware Status

Steps

1. Open the HIKMICRO Sight and connect your device to the app.
2. Check if there is a red spot on the connection interface. If there is no red spot, the firmware is the latest version. Otherwise, the firmware is not the latest version.
3. (Optional) If the firmware is not the latest version, upgrade the device. See Upgrade Device.

Upgrade Device

Upgrade Device via HIKMICRO Sight

Before You Start

Install HIKMICRO Sight on your phone and connect your device to the app.

Steps

1. Tap the device series to enter the device information interface.
2. Tap Device Upgrade to enter the firmware upgrade interface.
3. Tap Upgrade to start the upgrade.

Upgrade Device via PC

Before You Start

Please get the upgrade package first.

Steps

1. Connect the device to your PC with a cable.
2. Open the detected disk, copy the upgrade file, and paste it into the root directory of the device.
3. Disconnect the device from your PC.
4. Reboot the device.

Result

The device upgrades automatically. The upgrading process will be displayed in the main interface.

Image Settings

You can set palettes, brightness, scenes, FFC (flat field correction), and DPC (defective pixel correction) to display the best image effect.

Adjust Diopter

Make sure the eyepiece covers your eye and aim at the target. Adjust the diopter adjustment knob until the OSD text or image is clear.

Adjust Focus

Slightly rotate the focus ring to adjust the focus of the objective lens.

Adjust Brightness

Select and press to adjust brightness. In white hot mode, the higher the value of brightness is, the brighter the image is. The image effect in white hot mode is shown in the picture below, and the effect in black hot mode is opposite.

Adjust Contrast

Select and press to adjust image contrast.

Select Scene

You can select the proper scene according to the actual scene to improve the display effect.

Steps

• Hold to go to the menu.
• Select and press to switch scenes.
• refers to recognition mode and is recommended in a normal scene.
• refers to jungle mode and is recommended in a hunting environment.
• Hold to save settings and exit.

Set Palettes

You can select different palettes to display the same scene in different effects. Press to switch palettes.

White Hot

The hot part is light-colored in view. The higher the temperature is, the lighter the color is.

Black Hot

The hot part is black-colored in view. The higher the temperature is, the darker the color is.

Red Hot

The hot part is red-colored in view. The higher the temperature is, the redder the color is.

Fusion

From high temperature to low temperature, the image is colored from white, yellow, red, pink to purple.

Adjust Digital Zoom

You can zoom the image by using this function. Press in the view mode, the live view switches between 1 ×, 2 ×, 4 ×, and 8 ×.

Set Picture in Picture Mode

Steps

1. In the live view interface, hold to go to the menu.
2. Select and press to enable or disable PIP mode. The details are shown in the upper center of the view.
3. Hold to save the settings and exit.

Flat Field Correction

This function can correct the non-uniformity of the display.

Steps

• Hold to go to the menu.
• Select and press to switch FFC mode.
• Manual: Hold in live view to correct the non-uniformity of display.
• Auto: The device performs FFC automatically according to the set schedule when switching on the camera.
• External: Cover the lens cover, then hold in live view to correct the non-uniformity of the display.
• Hold to save the settings and exit.

Correct Defective Pixel

The device can correct the defective pixels on the screen which are not perform as expected.

Steps

1. Hold to show the menu.
2. Select and press to enter the DPC setting interface.
3. On the DPC setting interface, press to select Axis, and press to switch the moving direction of the cursor. If you select X, the cursor moves left and right; if you select Y, the cursor moves up and down.
4. Press or to move the cursor until it reaches the defective pixel, and press to select Axis to N.
5. Press or to select DPC, and press to correct the defective pixel.
6. Hold to exit.

Note

• The selected defective pixel can be magnified and displayed at the bottom right of the interface.
• If the screen OSD blocks the defective pixel, move the cursor to reach the defective pixel, then the device performs a mirror display automatically, as shown in the figures below.

Measure Distance

The device can detect the distance between the target and the observation position.

Before You Start

When measuring the distance, keep the hand and the position steady. Otherwise, the accuracy may be affected.

Steps

• Hold to show the menu.
• Select and press to go to the settings interface.
• Press or to select the target from Deer, Grey Wolf, Brown Bear, and Custom.
• Set the target height.
• Press to confirm.
• Align the center of the top mark with the edge of the target top. Press to confirm. The cursor blinks on the top edge of the target.
• Align the center of the bottom mark with the edge of the target bottom. Press to confirm.

Result

The top left of the image displays the distance measurement result and the height of the target.

Frequently Asked Questions

Why does the charge indicator flash improperly?

Check the following items.

1. Check whether the device is charged with a standard power adapter and the charging temperature is above 0 °C (32 °F).
2. The device is equipped with a built-in charging protection module. Charge the device in a power-off status.

Why is the power indicator off?

Check whether the device is off-battery. Check the indicator after charging the device for 5 minutes.

The image is not clear. How to adjust it?

Adjust the diopter adjustment knob until the image is clear. Refer to section Adjust Diopter.

Capturing or recording fails. What’s the problem?

Check the following items.

• Whether the device is connected to your PC. Capturing or recording is disabled in this status.
• Whether the storage space is full.
• Whether the device is low on battery.

Why the PC cannot identify the device?

Check the following items.

• Whether the device is connected to your PC with the supplied USB cable.
• If you use other USB cables, make sure the cable length is no longer than 1 m.

Safety Instruction

These instructions are intended to ensure that the user can use the product correctly to avoid danger or property loss.

Laws and Regulations

• Use of the product must be in strict compliance with the local electrical safety regulations.

Symbol Conventions

The symbols that may be found in this document are defined as follows.

Transportation

• Keep the device in its original or similar packaging while transporting it.
• Keep all wrappers after unpacking them for future use. In case of any failure, you need to return the device to the factory with the original wrapper. Transportation without the original wrapper may result in damage to the device, and the company shall not take any responsibility.
• Do not drop the product or subject it to physical shock. Keep the device away from magnetic interference.

Power Supply

• Input voltage should meet the Limited Power Source (5 VDC, 2 A) according to the IEC62368-1 standard. Please refer to the technical specifications for detailed information.
• Make sure the plug is properly connected to the power socket.
• DO NOT connect multiple devices to one power adapter, to avoid overheating or fire hazards caused by overload.
• Use the power adapter provided by a qualified manufacturer. Refer to the product specification for detailed power requirements.

Battery

• The built-in battery cannot be dismantled. Please contact the manufacturer for repair if necessary.
• The built-in battery type is 18650, and the battery size should be 24 mm × 72 mm. The rated voltage and capacity are 3.635 VDC/3350 mAh.
• For long-term storage of the battery, make sure it is fully charged every half year to ensure the battery quality. Otherwise, damage may occur.
• Use the battery provided by a qualified manufacturer. Refer to the product specification for detailed battery requirements.
• CAUTION: Risk of explosion if the battery is replaced by an incorrect type.
• Improper replacement of the battery with an incorrect type may defeat a safeguard (for example, in the case of some lithium battery types).
• Do not dispose of the battery in a fire or a hot oven, or mechanically crush or cut the battery, which may result in an explosion.
• Do not leave the battery in an extremely high temperature environment, which may result in an explosion or the leakage of flammable liquid or gas.
• Do not subject the battery to extremely low air pressure, which may result in an explosion or the leakage of flammable liquid or gas.
• Dispose of used batteries according to the instructions.
• Use the battery provided by a qualified manufacturer. Refer to the product specification for detailed battery requirements.

Maintenance

• If the product does not work properly, please contact your dealer or the nearest service center. We shall not assume any responsibility for problems caused by unauthorized repair or maintenance.
• Wipe the device gently with a clean cloth and a small quantity of ethanol, if necessary.
• If the equipment is used in a manner not specified by the manufacturer, the protection provided by the device may be impaired.

Using Environment

• Make sure the running environment meets the requirements of the device. The operating temperature shall be -20 °C to 55 °C (-4 °F to 131 °F), and the operating humidity shall be 95% or less.
• DO NOT expose the device to high electromagnetic radiation or dusty environments.
• DO NOT aim the lens at the sun or any other bright light.

Maintenance

• If the product does not work properly, please contact your dealer or the nearest service center. We shall not assume any responsibility for problems caused by unauthorized repair or maintenance.
• Wipe the device gently with a clean cloth and a small quantity of ethanol, if necessary.
• If the equipment is used in a manner not specified by the manufacturer, the protection provided by the device may be impaired.

Emergency

• If smoke, odor, or noise arises from the device, immediately turn off the power, unplug the power cable, and contact the service center.

Manufacture Address

Room 313, Unit B, Building 2, 399 Danfeng Road, Xixing Subdistrict, Binjiang District, Hangzhou, Zhejiang 310052, China Hangzhou Microimage Software Co., Ltd.

COMPLIANCE NOTICE

The thermal series products might be subject to export controls in various countries or regions, including, without limitation, the United States, European Union, United Kingdom, and/or other member countries of the Wassenaar Arrangement. Please consult your professional legal or compliance expert or local government authorities for any necessary export license requirements if you intend to transfer, export, or re-export the thermal series products between different countries.

Legal Information

© 2022 Hangzhou Microimage Software Co., Ltd. All rights reserved.

About this Manual

The Manual includes instructions for using and managing the Product. Pictures, charts, images, and all other information hereinafter are for description and explanation only. The information contained in the Manual is subject to change without notice, due to firmware updates or other reasons. Please find the latest version of this Manual at the HIKMICRO website www.hikmicrotech.com. Please use this Manual with the guidance and assistance of professionals trained in supporting the Product.

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