HIK VISION DS-2TS36-100VI/W User manual

Handheld Thermal Multi-function Binocular Camera
User Manual
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equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one
or more of the following measures:
- Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
- Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
- Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the
receiver is connected.
- Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
This equipment should be installed and operated with a minimum distance 20cm
between the radiator and your body.
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Safety Instructions
These instructions are intended to ensure that user can use the product correctly to
avoid danger or property loss.
Laws and Regulations
●Use of the product must be in strict compliance with the local electrical safety
regulations.
Transportation and Storage
●Keep the device in original or similar packaging while transporting it.
●Keep all wrappers after unpacking them for future use. In case of any failure
occurred, you need to return the device to the factory with the original wrapper.
Transportation without the original wrapper may result in damage on the device
and the company shall not take any responsibilities.
●Do not drop the product or subject it to physical shock. Keep the device away from
magnetic interference.
Power Supply
●Please use the power adapter, which is provided by normal company. Input voltage
should meet the Limited Power Source (5 VDC, 2A) according to the IEC61010-1
standard. Please refer to technical specifications for detailed information.
●Make sure the plug is properly connected to the power socket.
●DO NOT connect multiple devices to one power adapter, to avoid over-heating or
fire hazards caused by overload.
Battery
●Improper use or replacement of the battery may result in explosion hazard. Replace
with the same or equivalent type only. The battery type is 18650, and the rated

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voltage and capacity is 3.6 VDC/3.3 Ah (11.88Wh). Dispose of used batteries in
conformance with the instructions provided by the battery manufacturer.
●Do not charge other battery types with the supplied charger. Confirm there is no
flammable material within 2 m of the charger during charging.
●For long-term storage of the battery, make sure it is fully charged every half year to
ensure the battery quality. Otherwise, damage may occur.
●DO NOT place the battery near heating or fire source. Avoid direct sunlight.
●DO NOT swallow the battery to avoid chemical burns.
●DO NOT place the battery in the reach of children.
Maintenance
●Clean the lens with soft and dry cloth or wiping paper to avoid scratching it.
●Wipe the device gently with a clean cloth and a small quantity of ethanol, if
necessary.
●If the product does not work properly, please contact your dealer or the nearest
service center. We shall not assume any responsibility for problems caused by
unauthorized repair or maintenance.
●If the equipment is used in a manner not specified by the manufacturer, the
protection provided by the device may be impaired.
Using Environment
●DO NOT expose the device to extremely hot, cold, dusty, corrosive, saline-alkali, or
damp environments. Make sure the running environment meets the requirement of
the device. The operating temperature shall be -30 °C to 60 °C (-22 °F to 140 °F), and
the operating humidity shall be 95% or less.
●This device can only be safely used in the region below 2000 meters above the sea
level.
●Avoid equipment installation on vibratory surface or places subject to shock (neglect
may cause equipment damage).
●Do not aim the lens at the sun or any other bright light.
Emergency
●If smoke, odor, or noise arises from the device, immediately turn off the power,
unplug the power cable, and contact the service center.
Laser
●When any laser equipment is in use, make sure that the device lens is not exposed
to the laser beam, or it may burn out.

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The laser radiation emitted from the device can cause eye injuries,
burning of skin or inflammable substances. Before enabling the light
supplement function, make sure no human or inflammable substances are
in front of the laser lens.
●Do not place the device where minors can fetch it.
Manufacture Address
No.555 Qianmo Road, Binjiang District, Hangzhou 310052, China
Hangzhou Hikvision Digital Technology Co.,Ltd.
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Table of Contents
1Overview ..............................................................................................1
1.1 Device Description ..................................................................................... 1
1.2 Function ................................................................................................... 1
1.3 Appearance............................................................................................... 2
1.3.1 Button................................................................................................ 2
1.3.2 Interface............................................................................................. 3
1.3.3 Cable.................................................................................................. 4
2Preparation...........................................................................................5
2.1 Packaging List ............................................................................................ 5
2.2 Charge Device ........................................................................................... 5
2.3 Install Battery ............................................................................................ 6
2.4 Mount Interchangeable Lens....................................................................... 7
2.5 Power On/Off ............................................................................................ 8
2.6 Menu Description ...................................................................................... 8
2.7 Cable Connection....................................................................................... 9
3Image Settings ....................................................................................10
3.1 Set Focus ................................................................................................ 10
3.2 Adjust Brightness..................................................................................... 10
3.3 Adjust Contrast.........................................................................................11
3.4 Switch Mode ............................................................................................11
3.5 Set Palettes ..............................................................................................11
3.6 Fusion Target........................................................................................... 12
3.7 Adjust Digital Zoom.................................................................................. 13
3.8 Set OSD .................................................................................................. 13
3.9 Display Time ........................................................................................... 13
3.9.1 Synchronize Time .............................................................................. 13
4Distance Measurement and Target Positioning .....................................14
5Enable GPS .........................................................................................15
6Picture and Video ...............................................................................16
6.1 Capture Snapshots................................................................................... 16
6.2 Record Video........................................................................................... 16
6.3 View Snapshots ....................................................................................... 16
6.4 Export File .............................................................................................. 16
7T-Vision Connection ............................................................................17
8CVBS Output.......................................................................................17
9Maintenance.......................................................................................18
9.1 Restore Device......................................................................................... 18

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9.2 Upgrade Device ....................................................................................... 18
10 Appendix .........................................................................................19
10.1 Device Command ................................................................................. 19
10.2 Device Communication Matrix ............................................................... 19

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1Overview
1.1 Device Description
The handheld thermal binocular (binocular for short) is a pair of
binoculars with both thermal observation function and target
searching function. The device can quickly discover and accurately
locate targets on the ground, at sea and in the river even under
extreme environment, such as smoke, fog, rain and snow. It can be
applied to various scenarios, such as patrol, law enforcement, search
and rescue, drug enforcement, anti-smuggling and suspect capture.
1.2 Function
Distance Detection
Device can detect the target distance with the cursor or the built-in
laser-distance detection module.
GPS
Device can locate the target position and can be located with GPS
system.
DMC
The DMC (Digital Magnetic Compass) module can detect the azimuth
angle and elevation angle of the target and show the direction
information on the screen.
Fusion
Device can display the fusion of thermal view and optical view.
Palette
Device supports multiple palettes, and you can set the palette mode
according to the scene.
Software Connection

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You can capture snapshots, record videos, and set parameters of the
device via the client software.
1.3 Appearance
1.3.1Button
The main keys of the binocular are shown below.
Power Key
Focus Key +
Focus Key -
Capture Key Adjust Key
Measure Key
Menu Key
For the descriptions of the menu buttons, see the table below.
Button
Function
Power Key
Press the key to emphasize the
high-temperature target in the view in
fusion mode.
Hold the key to power on/off the device.
Menu Key
Press the key to switch the pallets.
Hold the key to enter the menu.
Measure Key
Press the key to switch between White Hot
mode and Black Hot mode.
Hold the key to detect the target distance
with the cursor or laser.
Adjust Key
Press the key to adjust the digit zoom.
Hold the key to correct nonuniformity of
display.
Capture Key
Press the key to capture the view.
Hold the key to start/stop recording.

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Focus Key +
Press the key to forward focus step by step.
Hold the key to forward focus quickly.
Focus Key -
Press the key to reverse focus step by step.
Hold the key to reverse focus quickly.
The laser function only supported by certain camera models.
1.3.2Interface
Front View
Top View
Rear View
Thermal Lens
Visible Light Lens
Battery Compartment
Eyepieces
Eyeshades
Aviation Connector
Tripod Screw
Approaching Sensor
Laser Range Finder
Interface
Function
Eyeshades
Cover the eyes.

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Eyepieces
View the target.
Visible Light Lens
Let the visible light in.
Laser Range Finder
Including a laser transmitter and a
laser receiver.
Thermal Lens
Let the infrared light in.
Battery Compartment
The battery is here.
Tripod Screw
Install the binocular on tripod.
Aviation Connector
Connect with the cables. See 0.
Approaching Sensor
Detect whether human eyes are
approaching to save power. If it
detects eyes, the OLED screen
turns on, otherwise the OLED
screen is off.
The laser function only supported by certain camera models.
1.3.3Cable
BNC
USB
DB9
Cable
Function
BNC
Connect it to the display screen.
USB
Connect it to your PC to backup videos/images.
DB9
Reserved.

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2Preparation
2.1 Packaging List
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-+
-+
-+
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Thermal Binocular (×1)
USB Cable (×1)
Battery Charger (×1)
Manual (×1)
Battery (×8)
Straps (×2)
Aviation Plug Cables (×1)
Non-dust Cloth (×1)
2.2 Charge Device
Purpose:
For the first use, when the device is running in low battery, charge
the batteries.
Steps:
1. Take out the USB cable from the package.
2. Connect the USB cable with battery charger and appropriate
adaptor.

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3. Insert the batteries in the charger with corresponding
positive/negative terminals.
When the charger is powered on, the LCD display automatically lights
up. The charger will detect the battery and charge it.
Status
Description
Unlighted
Power-saving mode, press any
button to activate it.
Good
Battery is healthy.
Poor
Battery is damaged.
EE EE
Battery reverse connected or
short circuit.
END
Battery is charged more than 20h.
4. Complete battery charging and disassemble the battery.
2.3 Install Battery
Purpose:
Insert the batteries into the battery compartment.
Steps:
1. Rotate the battery cover anticlockwise to disassemble it.
1
2
2. Insert four batteries with positive/negative marks to match
those of the battery compartment

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Batteries
3. Align the shape of battery cover with that of the batteries and
cover the batteries.
4. Rotate the battery cover clockwise to fix it.
2.4 Mount Interchangeable Lens
Step:
Align the two red spots on the interchangeable lens and the
objective, then rotate the interchangeable lens clockwise to finish
mounting.
Red Spots
Rotate the interchangeable lens anticlockwise to dismount it.

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2.5 Power On/Off
When the binocular is fully charged, press the key to power on
it.
When the binocular is running, hold the key to power off it.
Turn the device according to the figure below after starting up. You
can use the DMC function when the calibration level in the upper
left corner of the screen is three.
Only models without laser distance measurement require the operation
in the figure, please take the actual model for reference.
See the battery icon for the electricity quantity. means battery is
fully charged, and means that the battery runs low.
When the low power note shows, charge the battery.
2.6 Menu Description
Step:
Hold the button to show the menu.
In the menu, the direction keys, OK key, and the Exit key are shown
below.
Previous
NextOK
Back
See the figure below for the menu interface.
The figure below is only for reference, the font size is readjusted for
better viewing.

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Digital Zoom Storage Battery
Palettes Hot Spot
GPS DMC
2.7 Cable Connection
DO NOT drag the cables when you are connecting the cables, or the
cables are connected.
To plug in/out the cable, hold the cable end and then plug in/out it. DO
NOT twist the cables, or the pins inside may be damaged.
Purpose:
Connect the binocular with the aviation cable, and you can connect
the device to your PC via USB interface or the display via the BNC
interface.
Step:
Connect the aviation cable with the aviation Interface. Make sure
the anchor points match with each other and insert the cable.
Anchor
Point
To disconnect the cable, lift the cable.

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3Image Settings
3.1 Set Focus
DO NOT touch the lens directly with your finger, or place any sharp
objects near it.
Steps:
1. Slightly rotate the focus wheel to focus the eyepiece.
Rotate Left/Right
2. In the live view interface, press or hold the key and
key to focus the objective. Press the key to focus step by step.
Hold the key to focus quickly.
3.2 Adjust Brightness
Steps:
1. Hold the key to show the menu of binocular.
2. Press the key and key to move the cursor to Display
submenu.
3. Press the key to confirm.
4. Press the key and key to move the cursor to
Brightness submenu.
5. Press the key to confirm.
6. Press the key or key, and press the key to adjust
the brightness value. The higher, the brighter.
7. Press the key to save and exit.

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3.3 Adjust Contrast
Steps:
1. Hold the key to show the menu of binocular.
2. Press the key and key to move the cursor to Display
submenu.
3. Press the key to confirm.
4. Press the key and key to move the cursor to Contrast
submenu.
5. Press the key to confirm.
6. Press the key or key, and press the key to adjust
the contrast value. The higher, the more contrasting.
7. Press the key to save and exit.
3.4 Switch Mode
Purpose:
The change of environment temperature will affect the display effect.
You can switch the mode between Winter and Summer to get a
better view.
Steps:
1. Hold the key to show the menu of binocular.
2. Press the key and key to move the cursor to Display
submenu.
3. Press the key to confirm.
4. Press the key and key to move the cursor to Mode
submenu.
The submenu is not displayed in Visible mode.
5. Press the key to switch mode between winter and
summer.
6. Press the key to save and exit.
3.5 Set Palettes
Purpose:
The binocular has dual-lens: thermal and visible light lens. You can
set the thermal/optical view to show thermal channel, visible light
channel, or both of them. For thermal view, you can set the palettes.
Step: