Bushnell 4.5x40 Equinox Z2 Digital Night Vision Monocular - Manual (Page 10)

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CARE AND MAINTENANCE
Your Bushnell Equinox Z2 was designed to provide many years of reliable service. To ensure that you get the most
enjoyment out of your digital night vision device, follow these recommendations, guidelines and precautions:
 Keep the device away from any heating and air conditioning vents or other heating devices, direct sunlight, and
moisture.
 Always store the unit in its carrying case in a dry well ventilated space in temperature above +15°C (60° F) and below
+48°C (118° F). Do not store near heating devices. Do not store in direct sunlight or high humidity conditions (higher
than 70 %).
 Clean the optical lens with camera lens cleaning supplies.
 Clean the exterior of the device with a soft clean cloth.
 Remove the batteries if the device will not be used for longer than a few weeks.
 Avoid dropping or otherwise shocking the unit. Although designed for rugged outdoor use, this device incorporates
sophisticated digital circuitry which could be damaged in extreme cases of misuse.
 Do not open the body of the device or otherwise attempt to service this device.
 Never pour alcohol or any other liquids directly onto the lens surfaces.
 Do not clean lenses and unit surfaces with paper based products, such as newspaper, textbook paper, etc. as it can
damage the coating.
 Do not attempt to remove the eyepiece as the LCD display could become damaged.
 Do not leave the device in direct sunlight or rain. The unit is water resistant, but is not designed for prolonged
exposure to moisture and cannot be submerged in water.
 After the unit is operated in temperatures below zero, wait at least 3 hours at room temperature, to avoid condensation
accumulating on the internal lens surfaces and the consequent fogging caused by extreme temperature differences.
TROUBLESHOOTING
Unit does not turn on
1. Reinstall the batteries, making sure of the correct polarity (+/- terminals) orientation (refer to “Batteries Installed” photo
on the Parts and Controls Guide page).
2. Replace all batteries. Make sure the Battery Cap is tight (but do not over-tighten).
3. Clean the battery compartment, especially the contact points.
Observed image is too bright
The ambient light level is too high, and/or the IR Illumination level is higher than needed, or frame rate is too low.
1. ( Night mode only ): Use the Settings Menu (pg. 5-6) or Left/Right Keypad buttons (E) to change the IR Illuminator level
from “High” to “Low” or “Off”.
2. ( Night mode only ): Use the Settings Menu to select a higher Frame Rate (Slow>Medium or Medium>Fast)
3. ( Day or Night mode ): Use the Settings Menu to reduce the Display Brightness (for Day or Night). This only affects the
viewed image, not photo or video recordings.
4. ( Day mode ): Place the lens cap over the lens. A pinhole opening allows minimum light to enter the lens.
Observed image is too dark
The ambient light level is too low, and/or the IR Illumination level is lower than needed, or frame rate is too high.
1. ( Night mode only ): Use the Settings Menu (pg. 5-6) or Left/Right Keypad buttons (E) to change the IR Illuminator level
from “Off” or “Low” to “High”.
2. ( Night mode only ): Use the Settings Menu to select a lower Frame Rate (Medium>Slow or Fast>Medium)
3. ( Day or Night mode ): Use the Settings Menu to increase the Display Brightness setting (for Day or Night). This only
affects the viewed image, not photo or video recordings.
4. ( Day mode ): Remove the lens cap if it covers the lens.
Image is blurry
1. Re-focus by adjusting the Main Focus Ring (J).
2. Adjust the diopter setting if necessary by rotating the Eyepiece (G) until the display icons appear sharp.
3. Check the condition of the objective lens surface and eyepiece and clean if necessary.
4. In low light conditions, make sure you are in Night mode and activate the IR Illumination.
Image disappears or its quality is reduced
Bright light sources (e. g. street lights at night time) may cause decreased visibility or reduced contrast.
1. Turn the unit away from the light source; visibility will return momentarily.
See also “Observed image is too bright” .