AGM ASP-MICRO TM160i User manual

Thermal Monocular
User Manual V5.5.58 202302
AGM ASP-MICRO TM160i
AGM TAIPAN TM10-256i
AGM TAIPAN TM15-256i
THERMAL IMAGING MONOCULAR

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Table of Contents
Chapter 1 Overview........................................................................................................................ 1
1.1 Brief Description ...............................................................................................................1
1.2 Function ............................................................................................................................1
1.3 Appearance....................................................................................................................... 2
1.3.1 Button .................................................................................................................... 2
1.3.2 Component ............................................................................................................ 3
Chapter 2 Preparation.................................................................................................................... 4
2.1 Charge Device ................................................................................................................... 4
2.2 Power On/Off ................................................................................................................... 5
2.3 Menu Description ............................................................................................................. 5
2.3.1 Main Menu............................................................................................................. 5
2.3.2 Quick Menu............................................................................................................ 6
2.4 Firmware Status................................................................................................................7
2.4.1 Client Software Connection.................................................................................... 7
2.4.2 Check Firmware Status........................................................................................... 7
2.4.3 Upgrade Device......................................................................................................8
Chapter 3 Image Settings................................................................................................................9
3.1 Adjust Diopter................................................................................................................... 9
3.2 Adjust Focus.................................................................................................................... 10
3.3 Adjust Image Brightness ................................................................................................. 11
3.4 Adjust Contrast ...............................................................................................................11
3.5 Adjust Tone..................................................................................................................... 11
3.6 Adjust Sharpness ............................................................................................................ 11
3.7 Select Scene ....................................................................................................................12
3.8 Set Palettes.....................................................................................................................12
3.9 Adjust Digital Zoom ........................................................................................................ 14
3.10 Set Picture in Picture Mode .......................................................................................... 14
3.11 Flat Field Correction...................................................................................................... 14
3.12 Correct Defective Pixel..................................................................................................15

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Chapter 4 Measure Distance ........................................................................................................ 17
Chapter 5 General Settings........................................................................................................... 18
5.1 Set OSD ........................................................................................................................... 18
5.2 Set Display Brightness.....................................................................................................18
5.3 Burning Prevention.........................................................................................................18
5.4 Capture and Video ..........................................................................................................19
5.4.1 Capture Picture ....................................................................................................19
5.4.2 Record Video........................................................................................................ 19
5.5 Hot Tracking.................................................................................................................... 20
5.6 Export Files ..................................................................................................................... 20
5.6.1 Export Files via T-Vision .......................................................................................20
5.6.2 Export Files via PC ................................................................................................21
Chapter 6 System Settings............................................................................................................ 23
6.1 Date Adjustment.............................................................................................................23
6.2 Synchronize Time............................................................................................................ 23
6.3 Language Settings ...........................................................................................................23
6.4 Unit Settings ................................................................................................................... 24
6.5 CVBS Output ................................................................................................................... 24
6.6 View Device Information ................................................................................................ 24
6.7 Restore Device ................................................................................................................ 25
Chapter 7 Frequently Asked Questions ........................................................................................26
7.1 Why does the charge indicator flash improperly? ..........................................................26
7.2 Why is the power indicator off? ..................................................................................... 26
7.3 The image is not clear, how to adjust it? ........................................................................ 26
7.4 Capturing or recording fails. What's the problem?.........................................................26
7.5 Why the PC cannot identify the device? .........................................................................26
Safety Instruction ......................................................................................................................... 27
Legal Information.........................................................................................................................29
Regulatory Information................................................................................................................ 30

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Chapter 1 Overview
1.1 Brief Description
The thermal monocular supports functions of observation, distance measurement, hotspot, and so
on. The high-sensitivity built-in thermal detector provides you with clear view even in total
darkness. The monocular is mainly applied to scenarios such as hunting, searching and rescuing,
hiking, and travel.
1.2 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.
Large Digital Zoom
Digital zoom up to 8 × offers better focus on small target from a far distance.
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 T-Vision App after
being connected to your phone via hot spot.
Storage
The built-in memory module supports video recording and snapshot capturing.

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1.3 Appearance
1.3.1 Button
Figure 1-1 Buttons on the Device
Table 1-1 Function of Button
Icon
Button
Function
Power
●Press: Standby mode/Wake up device
●Hold: Power on/off
Capture
Non-Menu Mode:
●Press: Capture pictures
●Hold: Start/stop recording
Menu Mode: Press to move up.
Mode
Non-Menu Mode:
●Press: Enter the quick menu
●Hold: Enter the main menu
Menu Mode:
●Press: Confirm/set parameters
●Hold: Save and exit settings
Zoom
Non-Menu Mode:
●Press: Switch digital zoom
●Hold: Correct non-uniformity of display
(FFC)
Menu Mode: Press to move down.

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1.3.2 Component
Eyepiece
Tripod Mount
Cable Interface
Lens Cover
Diopter Adjustment Knob
Figure 1-2 Overview of Component
●Lens Cover: Protects the lens from dust or scratch.
●Diopter Adjustment Knob: Adjusts the dioptric setting.
●Cable Interface: To connect the device to power supply or transmit data with a type-C cable.
●Tripod Mount: Mounts the tripod.
●Eyepiece: The piece placed closest to the eye to view the target.

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Chapter 2 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.
2.1 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
1. Lift the cable interface cover.
2. Plug in the cable and charge the device.
Figure 2-1 Cable Interface
●Flashing Red & Green: error occurred.
●Solid Red: battery is properly charged.
●Solid Green: battery is fully charged.
●Off: battery is not charged.
Note
●Charge the device for more than 5 hours before first use.
●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.

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2.2 Power On/Off
Power On
When the device is connected to cable or the battery is enough, hold for 2 seconds to power
on the device.
Power Off
When the device is turned on, hold 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 main menu.
2. Go to select General Settings, and select .
3. Press or to select the auto power off time as required, and press to confirm.
4. Hold to save and exit.
Note
●See the battery icon for the battery status. means the battery is fully charged,
means that the battery is low, and means the battery charging is abnormal.
●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.
2.3 Menu Description
2.3.1 Main Menu
When the device powers on, hold to enter or exit the main menu.

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Figure 2-2 Menu Description
●Press to move the cursor up.
●Press to move the cursor down.
●Press to confirm and hold it to exit the main menu.
2.3.2 Quick Menu
In the live view interface, press to show the quick menu. You can switch palettes, set PIP
mode, and adjust display brightness in the quick menu.
Figure 2-3 Quick Menu
Note
Display brightness function varies according to different camera models.

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2.4 Firmware Status
2.4.1 Client Software Connection
Connect the device to the T-Vision APP via hot spot, then you can capture picture, record video, or
configure parameters on your phone.
Steps
1. Hold to show the main menu of device.
2. Press or to select , and press to enable hotspot function.
3. Turn on the WLAN of your phone and connect to the hot spot.
●Hot Spot Name: Wlan-Serial No.
●Hot Spot Password: Serial No.
4. Search the T-Vision on App Store (iOS System) or Google Play™ (Android System) to download it,
or scan the QR code to download and install the app.
Android System
iOS System
5. Open the App and connect your phone with the device. You can view the interface of device on
your phone.
Note
●The device cannot connect to the App if you enter wrong password several times. Reset the
device, and connect the App again.
●The device should be activated for the first use. The default password must be changed after
the activation.
2.4.2 Check Firmware Status
Steps
1. Open the T-Vision App and connect your device to the app.
2. Check if there is on the right side of Device Upgrade in the setting interface. If there is no
arrow, the firmware is the latest version. Otherwise, the firmware is not the latest version.

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Figure 2-4 Check Firmware Status
3. (Optional) If the firmware is not the latest version, upgrade the device. See 2.4.3 Upgrade
Device.
2.4.3 Upgrade Device
Upgrade Device via T-Vision App
Before You Start
Install T-Vision App on your phone and connect your device to the app.
Steps
1. Tap to enter the device setting interface.
2. Tap Device Upgrade and switch the network first.
3. Confirm to download the upgrade package.
4. After the upgrade package is downloaded, log in to the device again to upgrade the device.
Note
The upgrading operation may vary due to app updates. Please take the actual app version for
reference.
Upgrade Device via PC
Before You Start
Please get the upgrade package first.
Steps
1. Connect the device to your PC with cable.
2. Open the detected disk, copy the upgrade file and paste it to 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.

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Chapter 3 Image Settings
You can set palettes, brightness, scenes, FFC (flat field correction), and DPC (defective pixel
correction) to display the better image effect.
3.1 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.
Note
When adjusting diopter, DO NOT touch the surface of lens to avoid smearing the lens.
Figure 3-1 View the Target

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Figure 3-2 Adjust Diopter
3.2 Adjust Focus
Slightly rotate the focus ring to adjust the focus of the objective lens.
Figure 3-3 Adjust Objective Lens
Note
●DO NOT touch the lens directly with your finger, or place any sharp objects near them.
●This function varies according to different camera models.

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3.3 Adjust Image Brightness
Steps
1. In the main menu, select and press to confirm.
2. Press or to adjust image brightness.
3. Hold to save and exit.
In white hot mode, the higher the value of brightness is, the brighter the image is. The image
effect in white hot mode is showed as picture below and effect in black hot mode is opposite.
Figure 3-4 Adjust Brightness in White Hot Mode
3.4 Adjust Contrast
Steps
1. In the main menu, select and press to confirm.
2. Press or to adjust contrast.
3. Hold to save and exit.
3.5 Adjust Tone
Steps
1. In the main menu, select and press to confirm.
2. Press or to select a tone. Warm and Cold can be selected.
3. Hold to save and exit.
3.6 Adjust Sharpness
Steps
1. In the main menu, select and press to confirm.
2. Press or to adjust sharpness.
3. Hold to save and exit.

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3.7 Select Scene
You can select proper scene according to actual using scene to improve the display effect.
Steps
1. Hold to go to the main menu.
2. Select and press to enter the setting interface.
3. Press or to switch scene.
–Recognition: Recognition refers to recognition mode and is recommended in normal scene.
–Jungle: Jungle refers to jungle mode and is recommended in hunting environment.
4. Hold to save settings and exit.
3.8 Set Palettes
You can select different palettes to display the same scene in different effects.
Steps
1. In the quick menu, select and press to enter the setting interface.
2. Press or to switch palettes.
3. Hold to save and exit.
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.

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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 in from white, yellow, red,
pink to purple.

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3.9 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 ×.
Note
This function varies according to different camera models.
3.10 Set Picture in Picture Mode
Steps
1. In the live view interface, press to go to the quick menu.
2. Select , and press to enable or disable PIP mode. The details show in the upper center
of the view.
3. Hold to save the settings and exit.
Figure 3-5 Set Picture in Picture Mode
Note
If digital zoom is enabled, only the PIP view zooms.
3.11 Flat Field Correction
This function can correct non-uniformity of display.
Steps
1. Hold to go to the main menu.
2. Go to Function Settings, and select .

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3. Press to enter the setting interface.
4. Press or 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
display.
5. Hold to save the settings and exit.
Note
The countdown will start before the device performs FFC automatically.
3.12 Correct Defective Pixel
The device can correct the defective pixels on the screen which are not performed as expected.
Steps
1. Hold to go to the main menu.
2. Go to Function Settings, and select .
3. Press to enter the DPC setting interface.
4. Press or select Axis, and press to confirm. Press or to set the
coordinates until the cursor reaches the defective pixel. If you select , the cursor moves left
and right; if you select , the cursor moves up and down.
5. Press or to select , and press correct the defective pixel.
6. Hold to exit.
Note
●The selected defective pixel can be magnified and displayed on the right of the interface.
Figure 3-6 Correct Defective Pixel

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●If the screen OSD blocks the defective pixel, move the cursor to reach the defective pixel, then
the device performs mirror display automatically as shown in the figures below.
Figure 3-7 Mirror Effect

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Chapter 4 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
1. Hold to show the main menu.
2. Select and press to go to the measurement interface.
1) Press to show the setting interface. Press or to select the target from Deer,
Grey Wolf,Brown Bear, and Custom, and press to confirm.
2) Press or to set the target height.
Note
The available height ranges from 0.1 m to 9.0 m.
3) Hold to save the setting and return to the measurement interface.
3. Align the center of top mark with the edge of target top. Press to confirm. The cursor
blinks on the top edge of the target.
4. Align the center of bottom mark with the edge of target bottom. Press to confirm.
Result
The right top of the image displays the distance measurement result and the height of the target.
Figure 4-1 Measurement Result
Note
When PIP is enabled, PIP view remains in the distance measurement interface.