Armasight NSGSPARKX1CCIC1 SPARK-X Night Vision Goggles - Manual (Page 6)

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3. OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS
CONTROLS
The Spark-X is designed to meet the needs and requirements of various users. Each user can individu-
ally set the unit to the most desirable and effective position with the help of the controls. The Spark-X
unit controls and indicators are shown and detailed further, below:
on/off Button. Press the button to turn the unit on. Press the button again to turn the unit off.
ir Button. This button controls the power supply to the built-in infrared illuminator. Use this button to
turn the IR illuminator on and off. The IR will also turn off automatically when the unit is switched off.
lens focus. Focuses the objective lens. Adjust the lens for sharpest image of viewed object.
diopter Adjustment. Focuses the eyepieces. Focus the eyepieces to get a clear image on the IIT
screen.
pivotal focusing lens. Allows the user to choose between the following:
1. The IR illuminator spot beam. The pivotal focusing lens is placed onto the IR illuminator output win-
dow.
2. The IR illuminator flood beam. The pivotal focusing lens does not cover the IR illuminator output
window.
power/ir on indicator. The LED indicator located near the ocular will light up green when unit is on,
and will change to red when built-in IR illuminator is activated.
low Battery indicator. The flashing red LED indicates that the battery is low.
TESTING PROCEDURES
CAUTION:
Do not test the device in daylight conditions for more than 10 minutes, even with lens protec-
tive cap on.
To check device operation in daylight or in an illuminated room observe the following procedures:
1) Verify that the battery is inserted into the battery compartment in accordance with polarity mark-
ings on the goggles’ body.
2) Verify that the objective lenses are closed securely.
3) Activate the unit by pushing the ON/OFF button, but without removing the protective caps. While
looking through the eyepieces of your Spark-X, observe the scene. Verify whether or not the green light
is indicating that correct IIT operation is occurring.
FOCUSING
1) Adjust the diopters. For the best possible image resolution, you must first adjust the eyepieces (di-
opters). Turn the diopter adjustment rings clockwise until it stops. While looking through the eyepiec-
es, observe the scene and slowly begin turning the diopter adjustment rings counterclockwise until
the image becomes clear and sharp.
2) Adjust the focus of the lenses. To focus your Spark-X at different distances, simply rotate the objec-
tive lens focus rings.
OPERATION IN NIGHTTIME CONDITIONS
CAUTION:
Avoid exposing the goggles to bright light sources. Bright light emitted by fires, automobile
headlights, lanterns, projectors, etc. will seriously damage your Spark-X.