ATN Night Tiger User manual

AMERICAN
TECHNOLOGIES
NETWORK
CORP.
u s e r ` s g u i d e
Night Tiger

The information in this manual furnished for information use only, is subject to change without notice,
is not to be construed as a commitment by ATN Corp.
ATN Corp. assumes no responsibility or liability for any errors or inaccuracies that may appear in this book.
©2002 ATN Corp. All right reserved. 2
Optional focal length
doubler gives the
Night Tiger increased
magnification, in just
seconds, without
any tools
Built-in infra-red
illuminator
1’ to Infinity focus
85mm F 1:1.7 lens
for maximum clarity
One 3 volt
battery
Master power
button
5 Diopter
Camera
adapter
FEATURES
• High Quality US 2nd or 3rd gen. light intensifier tube
• 3x, super fast 6 element lens system provides the user with a clear and sharp image
• Dual eye viewing system for long viewing sessions
• Built-in Infra Red illuminator lets you see even in total darkness
• Manual focus
• Adjustable eyepiece
• Neck strap for comfort of use
• Rugged and versatile design
• Easy to use digital controls
• Two years warranty (optional extended warranty)
SPECIFICATIONS
Magnification ....................... 3X (6X with doubler)
Intensifier tube ..................... US Gen. 2+ or Gen.3
Detection range ................... 250(Gen.2) or 300(Gen.3) m/y
Recognition range ............... 175(Gen.2) or 225(Gen.3) m/y
Lens System ........................ 85 mm; F1:1.7
Field of view ......................... 14°
Range of Focus.................... 1m to 
Power Supply....................... 3 volt lithium
Battery Life .......................... 10-20 hours
Operating Temp. .................. -30°F to +110°F
Dimensions.......................... 245x63x136 mm (9.6” x 2.5” x 5.3”)
Weight.................................. 0.8kg (1.7 lb)
Interocular range
adjustment
450mV Infra-red
illuminator(optional)
IR power
button

The information in this manual furnished for information use only, is subject to change without notice,
is not to be construed as a commitment by ATN Corp.
ATN Corp. assumes no responsibility or liability for any errors or inaccuracies that may appear in this book.
©2002 ATN Corp. All right reserved. 2
APPLICATION
The ATN Night Tiger Bi-ocular was designed for prolonged medium to long-range nighttime
viewing. Utilizing a high quality US made 2nd or 3rd generation light intensifier tube the Night
Tiger provides the user with a bright and sharp image for scanning dark terrain. A dual eye view-
ing system combined with a fast 3x front lens, lets you use your Night Tiger comfortably for long
viewing sessions while giving you a wide field of view to easily cover your surveillance area.
Whether you are on patrol, a stakeout or observing wildlife the Night Tiger is one of the best
surveillance night vision devices made.
The Night Tiger Night Vision Scope is a complex opticoelectronic system for individual use.
The device consists of the objective lens assembly, eyepiece and the body. The body contains
a image intensifier tube assembly with an integrated high voltage power source and the bat-
tery housing.
Objective lens protective cover (not shown) is intended to protect the objective lens from dust
and scratches. It also will act as a daylight filter, allowing you to test the scope in daylight or
other bright light situations. The pinhole in the center of the protective cover allows the user to
check the operation ability of the device in daylight conditions.
NOTE: Do not test the scope in daylight conditions even with the daylight filter/lens cap on for
more than ten (10) minutes.
OPERATION
• Take the monocular out of the case.
• Install the battery into the housing with the polarity order as shown on the scope. Battery
Type: 3 Volt Lithium, #CR123A .
• Press button marked O/I to turn the unit on with the protective lens cover still attached to
the lens. Do not turn the unit on in the daytime without the protective lens cap on. You
should see green glow in the eyepiece.
• Observe the scene and adjust the diopter for optimal image clarity.
• You may now enter a dark environment or simply shut the lights off in order to darken the room.
• Next, remove the lens cap/daylight filter. Adjust the front lens for the distance of the focus.
You should not have to readjust the diopter.
FOCUSING
To focus the Night Tiger, first you will need to
adjust the diopter. Simply turn the diopter clock-
wise until it stops. Then, while looking throught
the diopter at an object, slowly turn the diopter
back counter clockwise until the grain in the
image is sharp.
NOTE: We suggest that you focus the diopter
during daylight with the filter on.
Next focus the front lens until the image and the
grain are both sharp. When you are in low-light
conditions and the daylight filter is off, you may
focus the front lens to receive sharp image, the
diopter should not be adjusted.
NOTE: The front lens should be readjusted as
you view objects at different distances.
Diopter adjasting
Lens focus
adjusting

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INFRA-RED ILLUMINATOR
Infra-red illuminators, or IR illuminators, are common to
night vision. The IR light greatly enhances the perform-
ance of the Night Tiger while remaining almost totally
invisible to the naked eye. The Night Tiger has two built-
in IR illuminators.
To turn the IR on, push the IR button. It is important to
remember that the IR illuminator is simply an infra red
light source, and like any light source, it may loose its
effectiveness over a great distance.
NOTE: The IR will automatically turn off when the unit’s
power is turned off.
450 MV INFRARED ILLUMINATOR (o p t i o n al)
The 450 mV IR Illuminator works on a separate battery from the main unit. To install the battery
unscrew cap and insert battery in the same derection as depicted by the diagram on the IR. To
install the 450mV IR Illuminator to the scope screw the thumb screw on the IR into the thread
on the scope.
The IR illuminator control buttons are located on its
side. To switch the Digital IR illuminator on/off press
“+” and “-” buttons simultaneously. When the IR illu-
minator is switched on you can see the green LED lit.
By pushing the buttons “+” and “-” you may adjust the
IR brightness.
The IR beam is focusable to change the field of
coverage. To change the beam width slightly turn
the IR lens.
You could change the IR control panel fitting your
needs. The screw-tool included into the set should
be used for weakening the fixing screw located on the IR. Rotate the IR placing at in the most
convenient position. Tighten the screw with the screw-tool to fix the new position.
2X DOUBLER (op t i o n a l)
Unscrew the front lens off the body of the Night Tiger (make sure that the unit is turned off).
Screw the doubler into the body of the Night Tiger where the front lens was removed. Screw
the 85 mm lens into the doubler.
NOTE: When attaching the doubler do not be afraid to use a little force.
Your Night Tiger Optional
Doubler
Night Tiger
lens or any “C”
mount lens
Doubler
Battery
Housing
Fixation
Screw
IR Elevation
IR Windage
IR Focusing
IR Brightness
Adjustment
Built-in Infra-red
Illuminators

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CAMERA ADAPTER (o pt ion al)
To use your Night Tiger with a 35mm camera or camcorder you will need the following:
1) If you plan to use a camcorder, then your camcorder must have a MACRO feature. Most
modern camcorders today have a MACRO feature built-in.
2) If you plan to use a 35mm camera, you will need a MACRO lens. If you don’t have one, we
advise that you contact your local camera store.
3) You may or may not need a STEP-UP or STEP-DOWN ring in order to adapt the camera
adapter to your lens.
NOTE: The camera adapter comes with 37mm and 52mm threads. If you need other sizes your
local camera store should be able to help.
• Remove the rubber eyecup from the Night Tiger
• Screw the camera adapter onto the front of the lens on
your Video camera’s lens or your 35mm camera’s lens.
• Loosen the three set screws on the camera adapter.
• Place the camera adapter over the Night Tiger’s eye-
piece.
• Tighten the three set screws to fit snugly to the Night
Tiger’s eyepiece
• You may need to focus the 35mm camera or video
camera in combination with the Night Tiger in order to
get the sharpest possible image.
• We suggest that you find an open space to work in. Focus the Night Tiger so that the scene
is at its sharpest. For best results you should disable the auto focus (if any) on either the
35mm camera or the video camera and manually focus the 35mm camera or the video
camera. Once the image is sharp, then simply adjust the Night Tiger’s front lens to change
the focus.
• An important part to remember is that you are not taking a picture of an object that is far away
from you, but you are actually taking a picture of the phosphorous screen of the Night Tiger
that is only 2-3 inches away.
CLEANING THE EYEPIECE
You may need to clean the eyepiece of the Night Tiger from time to time in order to guarantee
top performance. When you receive your Night Tiger you should check for dust on the eye-
piece of the unit.
First you will need to remove the eyepiece. To do that you will need to initially loosen the 2
set screws that can be found on the base. Then unscrew the eyepiece counter-clockwise to
remove it.
NOTE: You do not have to remove the set screws completely, they are very small and easy to
misplace.
CAUTION: Use only Photographic lens cleaning tissue on these surfaces. Be careful not to
scratch or smudge any of these surfaces. When using compressed air to blow dust away, make
sure to avoid inverting the can while spraying. This can cause frozen propellant to exit the can,
which can cause serious problems with the glass and phosphor screen.
Camera adapter
Joint ring
Screw

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STORAGE AND CARE
• If the device is not to be used for extended period of time (more than 10 days) remove the
battery.
• Avoid touching lenses. If fingerprints or traces of dirt or dust appear, clean their surface with
a Photographic lens cleaning tissue.
• Keep lens cap/daylight filter on when not in use.
• The Night Tiger is not harmful to the user or the environment.
• Do not disassemble except to clean the front lens and eyepiece: it will void your warranty.
• Evaluate the scope function by looking through it in a lit environment with the daylight filter
lens cap on. Never use in daylight without the daylight filter lens cap on.
• Never point the Night Tiger at a bright light source.
• Adverse atmospheric conditions such as fog, smog, or haze and a lack of ambient light
(moon or starlight) may diminish the effective viewing distance.
TROUBLE SHOOTING
Q: Flashes, flickers, or clicking occur while operating
S: If it occurs within the first five minutes of inserting new batteries, it is normal and the device
will resume normal operation soon thereafter. If it occurs for more than 10 minutes, contact for
service instructions.
Q: Dark spots on screen.
S: These are either cosmetic blemishes in the intensifier tube or dust particles.
Q: Screen becomes darker than at previous use.
S: Replace batteries. If problem persists, contact your dealer or other authorized service rep-
resentative for service instructions.
Q: Image not clear.
S: Adjust objective lens, and/or the eyepiece.

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2 YEAR PRODUCT WARRANTY
This product is guaranteed to be free from manufacturing defects in material and workmanship
under normal use for a period of 2 (two) years from the date of purchase. In the event a defect
that is covered by the foregoing warranty occurs during the applicable period stated above, ATN, at
its option, will either repair or replace the product, and such action on the part of ATN shall be the
full extent of ATN’s liability, and the Customer’s sole and exclusive remedy. This warranty does not
cover a product (a) used in other than its normal and customary manner; (b) subjected to misuse;
(c) subjected to alterations, modifications or repairs by the Customer of by any party other than ATN
without prior written consent of ATN; (d) special order or “close-out” merchandise or merchandise
sold “as-is” by either ATN or the ATN dealer; or (e) merchandise that has been discontinued by the
manufacturer and either parts or replacement units are not available due to reasons beyond the
control of ATN. ATN shall not be responsible for any defects or damage that in ATN’s opinion is a
result from the mishandling, abuse, misuse, improper storage or improper operation, including use
in conjunction with equipment which is electrically or mechanically incompatible with or of inferior
quality to the product, as well as failure to maintain the environmental conditions specified by the
manufacturer. CUSTOMER IS HEREBY NOTIFIED THAT OPERATION OF THE EQUIPMENT
DURING DAYLIGHT HOURS OR UNDER ANY EXCESSIVE LIGHT CONDITIONS MAY PERMA-
NENTLY DAMAGE THE INTERNAL COMPONENTS OF THE UNIT AND SAID DAMAGE WILL
NOT BE COVERED UNDER THIS WARRANTY. This warranty is extended only to the original pur-
chaser. Any breach of this warranty shall be waived unless the customer notifies ATN at the address
noted below within the applicable warranty period.
The customer understands and agrees that except for the foregoing warranty, no other warranties
written or oral, statutory, expressed or implied, including any implied warranty of merchantability or
fitness for a particular purpose, shall apply to the product. All such implied warranties are hereby
and expressly disclaimed.
LIMITATION OF LIABILITY
ATN will not be liable for any claims, actions, suits, proceedings, costs, expenses, damages or
liabilities arising out of the use of this product. Operation and use of the product are the sole respon-
sibility of the Customer. ATN’s sole undertaking is limited to providing the products and services
outlined herein in accordance with the terms and conditions of this Agreement. The provision of
products sold and services performed by ATN to the Customer shall not be interpreted, construed,
or regarded, either expressly or implied, as being for the benefit of or creating any obligation toward
any third party of legal entity outside ATN and the Customer; ATN’s obligations under this Agree-
ment extend solely to the Customer. ATN’s liability hereunder for damages, regardless of the
form or action, shall not exceed the fees or other charges paid to ATN by the customer or
customer’s dealer. ATN shall not, in any event, be liable for special, indirect, incidental,
or consequential damages, including, but not limited to, lost income, lost revenue, or lost
profit, whether such damages were foreseeable or not at the time of purchase, and whether
or not such damages arise out of a breach of warranty, a breach of agreement, negligence,
strict liability or any other theory of liability.
PRODUCT WARRANTY REGISTRATION
In order to validate the warranty on your product, ATN must receive a completed Product Warranty
Registration Card for each unit. Please complete the form below and immediately mail it to our
Service Center: ATN Corporation, 20 South Linden Ave., Suite 1B, South San Francisco CA 94080.
Products qualifying for warranty repair will be either repaired or replaced within 10 business days of
receipt of merchandise unless the customer is notified otherwise.
OBTAINING WARRANTY SERVICE
To obtain warranty service on your unit, take or send the product, postage paid, with a copy of your
sales receipt to our service center, ATN Corporation at the address noted above. All merchandise
must be fully insured with the correct postage; ATN will not be responsible for improper postage, or,
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