Bushnell Equinox 260228 User manual

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manual Model #: 260228
Lit. #: 98-2043/03-13
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NIGHT VISION
MONOCULAR
EQUINOX™

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FRANÇAIS 1118
ESPAÑOL 1926
DEUTSCH 2734
ITALIANO 3542
PORTUGUÊS 4350

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Congratulations on the purchase of your Bushnell Equinox Night Vision Monocular. Bushnell Night Vision
products are comprised of high quality image intensier tubes and optics, which amplify existing light,
allowing you to see in conditions where light levels are too low for the unaided eye.
HOW NIGHT VISION WORKS
Bushnell night vision models with analog (“Gen 1”) technology collect and amplify existing light through
the objective lens, which is then focused on the image intensier. Inside the intensier, a photocathode is
“excited” by the light and converts the photon energy into electrons. These electrons accelerate across an
electrostatic eld inside the intensier and strike a phosphor screen (like a green monochrome TV screen)
which emits an image that you can see. It is the acceleration of electrons, which provides gain and enhances
the image. Your Equinox Night Vision model is categorized as a“Generation 1”type of night vision unit, and
is ideal for a variety of applications and recreational uses including: hunting, camping, boating/shing,
caving, paintball, stargazing, rescue/recovery, security surveillance and law enforcement.
INSTALLING THE BATTERY
ThisunitoperatesononeCR123lithiumbattery.Toinstall,removetheBatteryCompartmentCover(1)located
on the front of the unit by unscrewing it (counter-clockwise). Insert the battery into the compartment, with
the at (negative) end facing out towards the spring in the cover. Screw the Battery Compartment Cover
back in place (clockwise).
BASIC OPERATION
Make sure a fresh battery has been installed correctly, as described in“Installing the Battery”.
If you wish to test your Equinox Night Vision unit in a lighted area, be sure the objective lens cap (included,

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not shown) is covering the Objective Lens (2) prior to pressing the ON Button (3). The objective lens cap has
a pinhole opening to admit a small amount of light for testing purposes. When testing or using the unit in
the dark, remove the objective lens cap and activate the unit by pushing the ON Button. The green Power
LED (4) indicates that the unit’s power is on. Always remember to turn the unit o when done. Do not store
this unit while the indicator is lit.
CAUTION:Thisunit canbeused inextremecoldweather.However,whenthe unitis broughtbackintoawarmenvironment,
you must wait approximately 5 hours before using the unit again. Damage may occur due to condensation that may have
accumulated on the internal circuitry of the unit.
USING THE INFRARED (IR) ILLUMINATOR
Your Equinox Night Vision oers a built-in Infrared Illuminator (5). This allows you to see even in complete
darkness where no ambient light source, such as moonlight, is available. To activate, simply press the IR
Button (6) located next to the ON Button. The red IR LED (7) indicates that the Illuminator is on. The IR
Illuminator beam features an adjustable coverage angle. To narrow the beam, turn the IR Illuminator Hood
(8) counterclockwise and pull forward. To make the beam wider, push the IR Illuminator Hood (8) back and
turn it clockwise.
FOCUSING
Direct the unit at an object at a distance of approximately 100 yards and rotate the Eyepiece Ring (9) to
give the best image quality for your eyesight. After making this adjustment, it should not be necessary to
change the setting of the eyepiece unless it is moved accidently. You will use just the Objective Lens Ring
(10) to focus on objects at dierent distances. Direct the unit at the subject to be viewed and adjust the nal
focus by rotating the Objective Lens Ring (10) until the image appears as sharp as possible.