LUNA OPTICS LN-G3-M44 User manual

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LN-G3-M44
GEN-3 HD DIGITAL TECHNOLOGY
DAY & NIGHT MONOCULAR 5-30x44
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
SOFTWARE VERSION M5/2021/06/17
IMPORTANT: Please read this manual in its entirety
prior to using this device!

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DIGITAL NIGHT VISION TECHNOLOGY:
1. Your night vision viewer operates with batteries. Unlike a daylight
binocular, where you see the image due to light traveling through the
glass and the prisms, the digital night vision device works by
projecting the image onto an OLED display screen. While the Image
Sensor and the OLED display are the crucial components of your
viewer, the optical parts of the unit are also very important, as they
gather the light into the Image Sensor and then bring the projected
image from the OLED screen to your eye. Since the image is projected
on the display screen, just like any TV, it has certain limited resolution,
so your digital night viewer cannot provide the same crystal clear
image, as you see through your daylight binoculars.
2. Another important point –your digital night vision viewer has
option of full-color, night vision green and black & white image –
why? Because, while full-color image is an excellent choice during
daylight, it sometimes washes out the details in the dark and will not
be as effective as monochrome image during nighttime conditions.
The night vision green color was chosen because green color shows
more details than any other color in the palette and black & white
image is especially useful when reading text or building signs or car
plates during nighttime.
3. Your digital viewer is safe to operate during daylight and
nighttime hours. IT IS NOT SAFE FOR YOUR EYES TO LOOK DIRECTLY
AT THE SUN THROUGH THIS PRODUCT! Please note that during
daylight you will have to reduce the brightness level of the unit to
prevent the image from becoming totally washed out. You should
also utilize Color Enhancing Filter, supplied with the unit for daylight
operation in order to view more vibrant colors. (Filter is attached to
the front lens and also acts as a protective lens cover)
4. For more details on how to operate your viewer, please read this
manual completely to ensure proper operation.
YOUR SYSTEM INCLUDES THE FOLLOWING:
1. LN-G3-M44 Monocular
2. 8GB Micro SD-card (installed into the SD-card slot)
3. Color Enhancing Filter (installed onto the front lens –daylight
use only –remove in the dark)
4. Carry case & Wrist Strap (strap is installed on the monocular)
5. USB Cable, HDMI cable & Micro-SD Card USB Adapter
6. 2xCR123A batteries (optional –NON-RECHARGEABLE!)

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Please identify all the parts of the device PRIOR to operation! (50mm
lens shown, 44mm version is identical in all parts except the lens size)
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4
2
5
3
8
9
5
1
8
6
3
4
7
10
11
11-c
11-b
11-a

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GLOSSARY:
1 –Objective Lens Focusing Wheel 8 –Folding Eyecup
2 –IMAGE Button 9 –Menu Super Controller
3 –CAMERA Button 10 –Power / IR Indicator Lights
4 –POWER & IR Button 11 –Connection Area:
5 –Ocular Focusing Wheel 11-a) Micro-SD Card Slot
6 –Battery Compartment Cover 11-b) Micro-USB Connector
7 –Infrared Illuminator 11-c) Micro-HDMI Output
INSTALLING THE BATTERIES:
Your device operates on two 3V Lithium type batteries, known as CR123A type
commonly available in Electronics/Camera/Convenience stores. NOTE: it is
possible to use rechargeable batteries (CR123R) but please make sure each
battery peak voltage is equal to or less than 4.2V
WARNING: batteries supplied with the unit are not
rechargeable –do not charge or recharge these batteries!
WARNING: Use only compatible battery chargers with
overcharge protection to charge any rechargeable CR123
batteries.
To install the batteries, unscrew the battery compartment cover (6), and install
two CR123A batteries into compartment inserting the positive (+) end first.
Once the batteries are inside, replace the cover by rotating it all the way to the
end until the stop (do not use force or over-tighten!).
DAYLIGHT COLOR ENHANCING FILTER:
Your monocular is equipped with a unique daytime color
enhancing filter, which provides vibrant and accurate
colors rendition (digital image sensors are known to distort
colors and provide an unnatural color image during
daytime. The filter comes attached to the objective lens
and we strongly recommend keeping it on during daytime
use. During nighttime you will need to remove the filter (by unscrewing it
counter-clockwise). Please keep the filter in the carrying case when removed
from monocular to prevent accidental loss.

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TURNING THE UNIT ON AND OFF:
Your night vision unit has one-touch push-buttons. To turn the unit ON, press
the POWER Button (4) momentarily once. The LED Power Indicator (10) located
on the back of the unit should light up in green color. Look through the eyecup
(8) –you should see the Welcome screen for a few seconds, followed by image.
Even if the image is not yet sharp, the unit is operating. To turn the unit OFF,
press and hold the POWER Button for 2 seconds. The image will disappear if
you turn the unit off correctly. We suggest to always replace the daytime color
filter / protective lens cover after the unit is turned off and no longer in use.
IMPORTANT: When turning the unit ON or when switching between various
modes (Video, Photo etc.) or when operating the unit with Wi-Fi stream
activated, it is normal to see some image flickering in the display. This is
normal and does not affect the unit. If the flickering does not disappear once
the affecting functions are no longer active, please re-start the unit. If
conditions persist, please contact us at: [email protected] for assistance.
ON-SCREEN DISPLAY ICONS:
Video Recording Counter Video Resolution
Camera Mode
IR Power Level Time Power source
Image Magnification

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OPERATING FROM A USB POWER BANK:
Your digital viewer can also operate from the commonly available 5V USB
Power Bank chargers. Please make sure the output of the Power Bank is at
least 2A, otherwise it may fail to power the unit especially when the IR
illuminator is activated. To connect the Power Bank, open the Connection Area
(11) rubber cover by gently pulling it outward and then swing it counter-
clockwise to the right and locate the Micro-USB connector (11-b). Connect the
small end of the USB cable (included) to the connector and then connect the
large end of the cable into Power Bank output. You may need to activate the
power bank first, prior to turning the viewer on. There is no need to remove
batteries if power bank is utilized.
FOCUSING THE UNIT:
To obtain the sharp image, you must first rotate the Ocular (Eyepiece) Focusing
Ring (5) in either direction, until you notice in which position you can see the
on-screen display icons well. After that, rotate the Objective Lens Focusing
Wheel (1) focusing at the object you are trying to view until the image is at its
best. You may have to repeat the process again, until the image is sharp. Once
sharp image is obtained, you will no longer need to adjust the eyepiece, just
the front objective lens to adjust the distance to the object you are viewing.
SUPER CONTROLLER / MENU FUNCTIONS:
Your monocular features a unique and user-
friendly adjustment called Super Controller
(9). It incorporates various operating
functions and makes navigating and adjusting
menu functions fast, easy and natural without
having to take your eyes off the eyepiece in
the field. It is especially useful when using in
the dark conditions where button location
may be particularly difficult. Super Controller
activates the Main Menu by pressing onto it
for approx. 2 sec.
Once activated, all Menu navigation is done the following way:
-Scrolling through the menu contents: rotate the Super Controller in
either direction (each click scrolls the menu by one step)
-Selecting and confirming function: short-press onto the Super
Controller
-Return from selected function to Main Menu: Long-Press onto Super
Controller (2 sec)
-Exiting the Main Menu: Long-Press onto the Super Controller (2 sec)

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MAIN MENU consists of the following selections:
MODE:
-Video: this mode allows you to record videos when CAMERA button
(3) is pressed during operation
-Photo: this mode allows you to capture still images when CAMERA
button (3) is pressed during operation
-Playback: this mode allows you to playback videos and photos stored
on your SD card
RESOLUTION:
-FHD 1080P@30: Video record in Full-HD (Blue-Ray quality) at 30fps
-HD 720P@60: Video record in HD at 60fps (preferred at nighttime)
-HD 720P@30: Video record in HD at 30fps
-WVGA 480P@60: Video record at DVD quality at 60fps
IMAGE COLOR:
IMPORTANT: IMAGE COLOR CAN BE QUICKLY SELECTED BY SHORT-PRESSING
ONTO MENU CONTROLLER (9) DURING EITHER VIDEO OR PHOTO MODE
-Normal: Image is displayed in Full-Color (best for daytime or well-lit
room –keep the red filter on the front lens)
-B&W: Image is B&W (good for nighttime city setting)
-Green: Image is traditional night vision green (good for nighttime field
use)
-Amber: Image is amber color (good for all daytime/nighttime settings
and especially where light glare might be an issue or whenever extra
contrast is desired)
WI-FI:
-ON: Turns the Wi-Fi signal ON. See page-13 for instructions
-OFF: Turns the Wi-Fi single OFF
DATE/TIME:
-Please see Page-9 on how to set the date/time on your monocular
FORMAT:
-Cancel: Exit formatting
-OK: Format your SD-card (all files will be erased!)
DEFAULT SETTINGS:
-Cancel: Exit to main menu
-OK: Returns monocular to factory settings
VERSION:
-Displays current software version installed in your device
ELECTRONIC IMAGE MAGNIFICATION ZOOM:
Your unit is also equipped with electronic zoom function, which allows you to
change image magnification from 5x to 30x. To increase the image

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magnification rotate the Menu Super Controller (9) to the right (clockwise) and
look into the ocular –you will see the image magnification increase with each
rotation click by a certain increment. See next the magnification chart
according to each rotation:
5x –7.5x –10x –12.5x –15x –17.5x –20x –22.5x –25x –27.5x –30x
You can observe the current magnification level on the bottom left corner of
the image display once you start rotating the Super Controller. To decrease the
image magnification, rotate the Super Controller to the left (counter-clockwise)
and image magnification will decrease with each rotation. Factory default
setting is 5x
NOTE: During any image magnification adjustments, please avoid
pressing onto the Super Controller, as this may activate the device main
menu.
SHORTCUTS (MULTIPLE BUTTON FUNCTIONS):
The three top buttons can be used to skip the main menu navigation and
provide quick shortcuts to the most popular functions:
POWER & IR BUTTON (4):
a) Initial short-press –turns the power ON
b) When power is ON, single short press activates 1st
power level of IR illuminator. There are 3 IR power
levels –each consecutive short-press increases the
power by one level. 4th short-press turns the IR
illuminator OFF
c) When power is ON, long-press shuts the power OFF
CAMERA BUTTON (3)
a) Factory default setting is VIDEO. Short-press activates
video recording
b) Long-press activates Mode selection. Once activated
each single long-press selects between VIDEO /
PHOTO / PLAYBACK modes
c) Once selection is changed single short-press on this
button will either activate Video recording, Still Image capture or
Playback function
IMAGE BUTTON (2)
OLED display brightness. Each short-press increases the display
brightness by one level. There are 7 brightness levels and the
factory default setting is level-2. See page-11 for more image
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SETTING UP DATE AND TIME:
As your viewer has capability to take images and record video, time and date is
automatically stamped onto each image and video recording. To set the
correct date and time, please follow this procedure:
Turn the unit ON. After image appears, press onto
the Super Controller (9) and hold it for
approximately 2 seconds to activate the menu. Scroll
until Date/Time function by rotating the Super
Controller and select it by momentarily pressing
onto it. To adjust the numbers, rotate the Super
Controller in either direction. To switch between
numbers, press onto Super Controller momentarily.
After Date is set, adjust the time. Time is in 24hr
format, so 13:00 is 1pm; 17:30 is 5:30pm and so on. As with the date, changing
hours and minutes is done by rotating the Super Controller and moving
between hours and minutes is done by pressing onto it. Once the time is
adjusted you may choose to change the date format to MM/DD/YYYY or
YYYY/MM/DD according to your preference. Once you are finished setting date
and time, you can exit the menu by pressing Super Controller (9) for
approximately 2 seconds. Once set, the time will be displayed on the bottom of
the OLED image display.
IMPORTANT: in order to preserve the set date/time do not remove the dead
batteries from the unit until you are ready to replace them with the new set,
then replace the old batteries with new set as quickly as possible and the
date/time will be preserved.
USING INFRARED ILLUMINATOR:
Your digital viewer is equipped with a built-in powerful Infrared illuminator
light (7). This light operates in a spectrum, which is normally invisible to a
human eye, however with the help of the Image Sensor, located inside the unit,
you will see a beam of light when looking though the ocular lens. Since the
Image Sensor does not actively amplify the available light, you will need to
utilize the IR illuminator often in the nighttime conditions.
To turn the Infrared illuminator ON, press the Infrared illuminator button (4)
momentarily –the IR icon on the bottom of the display will light in pink color
and red LED light indicator (10) located next to the eyepiece will light on,
indicating the IR illuminator is operating. The illuminator intensity can be
further increased by pressing the IR button (4) second and third time
(momentarily). The IR icon in the image display will change colors from pink to
orange to red, indicating the three different power levels. After the red level

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(3rd and most powerful) the next momentary press on the IR button will turn
the IR off completely. The red LED light indicator (10) will disappear when the
IR illuminator is properly turned off.
When using the infrared illuminator it is important to remember that like a
flashlight, it is brightest when used in short distances. As the distance
increases, the intensity of the infrared light fades away.
Extended range IR illuminators are available (models LN-EIR850-2, LN-EIR940-2
or LN-ELIR-2), which can be mounted into the single (black) bottom accessory
mount socket. The thread is a standard ¼” type and will accept any accessory
with mounting screw of that size. If the black bottom mount is utilized for
tripod mounting, you can utilize any of the two gold sockets. Please note that
due to the monocular shape a special riser plate will be required to mount our
illuminator (please e-mail us at in[email protected] and request this riser
plate if your extended range illuminator did not come with it).
IMAGE COLOR OPTIONS:
IMAGE COLOR CAN BE QUICKLY CHANGED BY MOMENTARY PRESS
ONTO MENU CONTROLLER
-Normal mode displays images in full-color. This is preferred mode for
daytime use as well as when enough artificial light is present (inside a
well-lit room). If used during nighttime the overall sensitivity of the
image sensor will be significantly reduced.
-B&W mode displays images in black and white. This mode is
particularly useful during nighttime city setting when it might be
important to read the street signs or automobile plates or similar
situations where highest contrast between light and dark colors is
necessary.
-Green mode allows you to experience image as seen with traditional
“tube” night vision devices. This mode is best utilized at nighttime in
the field / forest settings
-Amber mode unique state-of-the-art color minimizes incoming light
glare and provides extra contrast allowing to perfectly see the smallest
details. Excellent for nighttime settings, but is also very useful in
daylight during both: bright sunshine or cloudy days where extra
contrast is desired
IMPORTANT: PLEASE READ!
Due to the inherited limitations of any digital image sensor, video refresh rate
will be significantly slower during nighttime, resulting in visible image lag/delay
when using your monocular in the dark. It is important to take the following