HIK VISION TS16 Series User manual

Handheld Thermal Binoculars
User Manual
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User Manual
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About this Manual
This Manual is applicable to TS16 Series Dual-lens Handheld Thermal Binoculars.
The Manual includes instructions for using and managing the product. Pictures,
charts, images and all other information hereinafter are for description and
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Regulatory Information
FCC Information
Please take attention that changes or modification not expressly approved by the
party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the
equipment.
FCC compliance: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the
limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These
limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference
in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio
frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the
instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However,
there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particdular installation. If
this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception,
which can be determined by turning the 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.

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- 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.
FCC Conditions
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the
following two conditions:
1. This device may not cause harmful interference.
2. This device must accept any interference received, including interference
that may cause undesired operation
EU Conformity Statement
This product and, if applicable, the supplied accessories are marked
with “CE” and comply therefore with the applicable harmonized
European standards listed under the Radio Equipment Directive
2014/53/EU, the EMC Directive 2014/30/EU, the RoHS Directive
2011/65/EU.
2012/19/EU (WEEE directive): Products marked with this symbol
cannot be disposed of as unsorted municipal waste in the European
Union. For proper recycling, return this product to your local supplier
upon the purchase of equivalent new equipment, or dispose of it at
designated collection points. For more information see:
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2006/66/EC (battery directive): This product contains a battery that
cannot be disposed of as unsorted municipal waste in the European
Union. See the product documentation for specific battery
information. The battery is marked with this symbol, which may
include lettering to indicate cadmium (Cd), lead (Pb), or mercury
(Hg). For proper recycling, return the battery to your supplier or to a
designated collection point. For more information see:
www.recyclethis.info.
Warnings and Cautions
All the electronic operation should be strictly compliance with the electrical
safety regulations, fire prevention regulations and other related regulations
in your local region.
Please use the power adapter, which is provided by normal company. The
power consumption cannot be less than the required value.
Do not connect several devices to one power adapter as adapter overload
may cause over-heat or fire hazard.

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Do not drop the device or subject it to physical shock, and do not expose it
to high electromagnetism radiation. Avoid the equipment installation on
vibrations surface or places subject to shock (ignorance can cause
equipment damage).
Do not place the device in extremely hot (refer to the specification of the
device for the detailed operating temperature), cold, dusty or damp
locations, and do not expose it to high electromagnetic radiation.
The device cover for indoor use shall be kept from rain and moisture.
Exposing the equipment to direct sun light, low ventilation or heat source
such as heater or radiator is forbidden (ignorance can cause fire danger).
Do not aim the device at the sun or extra bright places. A blooming or
smear may occur otherwise (which is not a malfunction however), and
affecting the endurance of sensor at the same time.

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Table of Contents
About This Manual ....................................................................................1
Overview of Contents ........................................................................................ 1
Overview..............................................................................................2
1.1 Box Content............................................................................................. 2
1.2 Description .............................................................................................. 2
1.3 Functions ................................................................................................ 3
1.4 Appearance ............................................................................................. 4
1.4.1 Components ..................................................................................... 4
1.4.2 Cables Description ............................................................................ 5
1.4.3 Key Description ................................................................................. 5
Device Operation .................................................................................7
2.1 Device Charging....................................................................................... 7
2.2 Battery Installation .................................................................................. 8
2.3 Power On/Off........................................................................................... 9
2.3.1 Power On .......................................................................................... 9
2.3.2 Power Off .......................................................................................... 9
2.4 Cable Connection .................................................................................... 9
2.5 Focus .................................................................................................... 10
Binoculars Setup ...............................................................................12
3.1 Menu Description .................................................................................. 12
3.2 Local Output .......................................................................................... 13
3.3 File Export ............................................................................................. 14
3.4 Display Settings..................................................................................... 14
3.4.1 Display Brightness & Contrast ......................................................... 14
3.4.2 Image Brightness & Contrast........................................................... 15
3.4.3 Cursor Display................................................................................. 16
3.4.4 Digital Zoom.................................................................................... 16
3.4.5 OSD Setting..................................................................................... 17
3.5 Palettes Settings ................................................................................... 17
3.6 Wi-Fi ...................................................................................................... 18
3.7 Hot Spot ................................................................................................ 19
3.8 GPS ....................................................................................................... 20
3.9 Reset Default Settings ........................................................................... 20
Capture and Video .............................................................................22
4.1 Capture Settings.................................................................................... 22
4.1.1 Capture Snapshots.......................................................................... 22
4.1.2 View Snapshots .............................................................................. 22
4.1.3 Delete Snapshots ............................................................................ 22
4.2 Video Settings ....................................................................................... 23
4.2.1 Video Recording .............................................................................. 23

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4.2.2 Video Playback................................................................................ 23
4.2.3 Delete Snapshots ............................................................................ 23
Appendix............................................................................................25
5.1 Dimensions ........................................................................................... 25
5.2 Common Material Emissivity Reference ................................................ 26

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About This Manual
This document introduces the TS16 Series Handheld Thermal Binoculars.
It covers what is handheld thermal binoculars, device powering on/off, picture
management, how to set thermal view/visible light view. Besides, it shows
concrete functions and descriptions of the binoculars.
Overview of Contents
This document contains the following chapters, and appendixes:
Chapter 1 Overview introduces the Handheld Thermal Binoculars,
including the main description, major functions, appearance, and
interface/menu description.
Chapter 2 Device Operation shows how to charge, power on/off the
binoculars, and how to connect the cables.
Chapter 3 Binoculars Setup describes the binoculars focus, digital zoom,
brightness and contrast configuration of the image and the screen.
Chapter 4 Capture and Video shows you the way to view thermal view
and visible light view, and fusion views. Besides, it shows you how to
capture snapshots and record videos.
Chapter 5 Appendix lists the dimensions of the device, and the emissivity
value of common materials for reference.

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Overview
1.1 Box Content
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Thermal Binoculars (× 1)
Power Adapter (× 1)
Battery Charger (× 1)
Aviation Plug Cables (× 1)
Non-dust Cloth (× 1)
Battery Charger Cable (× 1)
Manual (× 1)
Battery (× 8)
Straps (× 2)
1.2 Description
The handheld thermal binoculars (binoculars for short) is a pair
of binoculars with both thermal observation function and target
searching function. In harsh conditions, such as in total dark or
under extreme low illumination, you can observe the
long-distance targets with the binoculars.
The binoculars are well-designed, and easily adopted for patrol
and outdoor activities in the night.

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1.3 Functions
Thermal View
Device detects the real-time temperature, and display it on the
screen.
Fusion
Device can display fusion of thermal view and optical view.
Palette
Device supports multiple palettes, and you can set the palette
mode according to the scene.
Wi-Fi Hot Spot
Device can capture snapshots, record videos, and set
parameters via APP after being connected to your phone.
GPS Function
The device can be located with GPS system.

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1.4 Appearance
1.4.1 Components
Front
View
Top View
Rear View
Approaching
Sensor
Thermal
Lens Visible Light Lens
Battery
Compartment
Tripod Screw
Eyepieces Aviation Connector
Eyeshades
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Eyeshades
Cover the eyes.

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2
Eyepieces
View from there.
3
Visible Light Lens
Let the visible light in.
4
Thermal Lens
Let the infrared light in.
5
Battery Compartment
The battery is here.
6
Tripod Screw
Install the binoculars on tripod.
7
Aviation Connector
Connect with the cables. See 1.4.2.
8
Approaching Sensor
Detect whether human eyes are
approaching to save power. If it
detected eyes, the OLED screen
turns on, otherwise the OLED screen
is off.
1.4.2 Cables Description
BNC
USB
DB9
1
BNC
Connect it to the display screen.
2
USB
Connect it to your PC to backup videos/images.
3
DB9
Reserved.
1.4.3 Key Description
The main keys of the binoculars are shown below.

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Menu
Key
Capture
Key
Mode
Key
Adjust
Key
Power Key
For the descriptions of the menu buttons, see the table below.
Adjust Key
Press the key to switch between Near,
Middle, and Far in fusion mode.
Hold the key to correct nonuniformity of
display.
Mode Key
Press the key to switch the pallets.
Hold the key to adjust the digit zoom.
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.
Capture Key
Press the key to capture the view.
Hold the key to start/stop recording.
Menu Key
Press the key to switch between White Hot
mode and Black Hot mode.
Hold the key to enter the menu.

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Device Operation
2.1 Device Charging
Purpose:
For the first use, and when the device is running low, charge the
batteries with your charger.
Steps:
1. Take the proper plug adapter.
2. Push and hold it, at the mean time slide it toward the inside
to assemble the power adapter.
1
2
Plug
Adapter
Charger
Base
3. Connect the power adapter to the battery charger.
4. Insert the batteries in the charger with positive/negative
terminals corresponded.
Note:

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When the charger is powered on, the LCD display automatically
lights up, and all the battery. The charger will detect the battery
and charge it.
1
Model & battery bars
Standby mode
2
Unlighted
Power-saving mode
Press any button to activate it.
3
Err
Battery is damaged.
4
Blinking
Battery is being charged.
5
Chg.Finish
Battery is fully charged.
5. Complete battery charging and disassemble the battery.
2.2 Battery Installation
Purpose:
Insert the batteries into the battery compartment.
Steps:
1. Rotate the battery cover anticlockwise to disassemble it.
2
1
2. Insert four batteries with positive/negative marks match
with that of the battery compartment
Batteries
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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.
2.3 Power On/Off
2.3.1 Power On
Step:
When the binoculars is sufficiently charged, press the key
to power on the binoculars.
Notes:
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.
2.3.2 Power Off
Step:
When the binoculars is running, hold the key for four
seconds to power off the binoculars.
2.4 Cable Connection
Attentions:
Do NOT drag the cables when you do the connecting, or when it is
connected to the binoculars.

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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 binoculars 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.
2.5 Focus
Notes:
Do NOT touch the lens directly with your finger, or place any
sharp objects near them.
Steps:
1. Slightly rotate the focus wheel to focus the objective lens.

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2. Slightly rotate the focus wheel to focus the objective lens.
Rotate Left/Right

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Binoculars Setup
3.1 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.
OK
Previous
Next
Back
See the figure below for the menu interface.
Note:
The figure below is only for reference, the font size is readjusted
for better viewing.

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Digital Zoom Storage Battery
Palettes Wi-Fi
GPS
3.2 Local Output
Before you start:
Connect the binoculars to the display unit via CVBS interface of
the aviation plug. Refer to Section 2.4.
Purpose:
View the binoculars image on the display unit for details.
Steps:
1. Hold the key to show the menu of binoculars.
2. Press the key and key to move the cursor and
open CVBS ON/OFF submenu.
3. Press the key to confirm.
Note:
To disable the local output, go to CVBS ON/OFF submenu
and press the key.