Newcon Optik NEWCON Image Stabilizer SIB 16X40 User manual

NEWCON2002© Printed in Canada
SIB 16x40 GR
BINOCULARS
WITH IMAGE STABILIZATION
In USA: 3310 Prospect Ave. Cleveland, OH 44115
In Canada: 1183 Finch Ave. W., Suite 302, Toronto, ON M3J 2G2 Canada
Operation Manual

IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Read prior to activation
You have just purchased a complicated electronic device. To
operate it properly, please read this manual carefully. Here are
some common precautions that must be noted.
• NEVER hit the unit while operating or being transported
• NEVER transport the unit without the case
• NEVER disassemble the unit. This device contains high speed
rotating parts, which may be hazardous to you!
• NEVER engage the stabilizing mode while the power supply
control indicator is not glowing or less than 1 minute after
activating the unit
• NEVER turn off the unit while stabilizing mode is engaged
• NEVER reverse the polarity of a battery
• ALWAYS remove batteries when not in use for a long period
• ALWAYS keep the objective lenses covered when not in use
• ALWAYS store in a warm dry place when not in use
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10. QUALITY CERTIFICATE
The SIB 16x40 GR is suited for usage.
Production date _____________________________
Serial number ______________________________
Quality Inspector signature _____________________
Purchase date ______________________________
Salesman __________________________________
Quality assurance seal

9. CUSTOMER SUPPORT
Should you experience any difficulties with your Newcon
OPTIK product, consult the enclosed manual. If the problem
remains unresolved, contact our customer support department at
[phone] or Toll free at 1-877-398-6666. Our operating
hours are 9am-5pm, Monday - Friday, Standard East Time.
At no time should equipment be sent back to Newcon without
following the instructions of our technical support
department.
Newcon accepts no responsibility for unauthorized returns.
To locate NEWCON Authorized Dealer call:
Tel: [phone] Fax: [phone]
Email: [e-mail]
INTERNET: http://WWW.NEWCON-OPTIK.COM
The defective products should be shipped to:
In USA: 3310 Prospect Ave. Cleveland, OH 44115
In Canada: 1183 Finch Ave. W., Suite 302, Toronto, ON M3J 2G2
From international:
1183 Finch Ave. W., Suite 302, Toronto, ON M3J 2G2, CANADA
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Features of the SIB 16x40 Gyro binoculars
• Stabilized image
• Rigid construction
• Value priced 70% below competition
• Wealth of accessories
• Water Resistant
• Night Vision eyepieces (optional)
CONTENTS
1. Brief description
2. Appearance of the device
3. Technical characteristics
4. Supplied accessories
5. Operation instructions
5.1. Preparing the device for operation without image
stabilization
5.2. Preparing the device for operation with image stabilization
5.3. Preparing the device for operation from on-board source
6. Storage and maintenance instructions
7. Trouble shooting
8. Warranty
9. Customer Support
10. Quality certificate
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BEFORE USE CAREFULLY READ ALL THE INSTRUCTIONS!
FAILURE TO OBEY THE INSTRUCTIONS WILL VOID THE
WARRANTY!
1. BRIEF DESCRIPTION
SIB 16x40GR Gyro Stabilizing Binoculars is a modern,
universal optical device designed for observation and tracking of
distant objects and serve both amateur and professional needs:
• Observation aboard aircraft, land vehicles, boats or other
moving platforms
• Law enforcement and security
• Search and rescue
• Military
• Space
The device incorporates the image stabilization technology,
which enables the user to observe distant objects from moving
and nonmoving platforms without degrading of the image
resolution because of jolt or normal hand tremors.
Combining fully coated, computer designed optics with high-
speed internal gyrostabilizing system, SIB 16×40GR is the
ultimate instrument for long-range observation, tracking and
surveillance. High magnification, easy to carry and handle allow
shake free observation under any demanding conditions.
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8. WARRANTY
NEWCON OPTIK warrants this product against defects in
material and workmanship for one year from the date of the
original date of consumer's purchase, but no more than 18
months from the date of manufacturing. Should your Newcon
product prove defective during this period, please bring the
product securely packaged in its original container or an
equivalent, along with proof of the date of original purchase, to
your Newcon Dealer. Newcon will repair (or at its option
replace), the product or part thereof, which, on inspection by
Newcon, is found to be defective in materials or workmanship.
What This Warranty Does Not Cover:
NEWCON is not responsible for warranty service should the
product fail to be properly maintained or fail to function properly
as a result of misuse, abuse, improper installation, neglect,
damage caused by disasters such as fire, flood, lightning,
improper electrical current, or service other than by a NEWCON
Authorized Service. Postage, insurance, or shipping costs
incurred in presenting your NEWCON product for warranty
service are your responsibility. Please include a check or money
order made out to NEWCON OPTIK for the amount of $15.00 to
cover shipping and handling. This covers products shipped in
USA or Canada only.
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7. TROUBLE SHOOTING
The stabilizing mode does not work.
Check that the batteries are installed properly. Check the charge
of the batteries. Replace if they are weak. Do not use old
batteries with new ones.
The image does not appear in focus.
Bring the inspected object to the center of the image. Turning the
eyepieces (8), adjust to achieve the clearest image on the screen.
If the view still does not seem in focus, clean the lenses. They
could be foggy or dusty.
Image is ‘waving’ when stabilizing mode has been engaged.
This is a typical ‘warming-up’ effect that will last for no more
than one minute after engaging the stabilizing mode.
Condensation accumulates on the parts
In order to avoid misting of the eyepiece lens in cold time use special
protective covers.
Image has disappeared during nighttime observation (using optional
night eyepieces).
When bright light gets into the objective lens of the night vision
device it may result in disappearing of the image as the
automatic shut-off feature comes into action to protect the
device. Whenever this happens, turn the switch to the OFF
position. In a minute or two the device will be ready for further
operation.
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2. APPEARANCE OF THE DEVICE
1–hand strap; 2–power supply unit; 3–power supply control indicator;
4–power supply voltage switch; 5–stabilizing mode engaging lever; 6–
device front panel; 7–neck strap; 8–eyepieces; 9–interpupillary
adjustment lever.
Fig. 1
For ease of operation, the device is fitted with neck strap (7) and
hand strap (1). Eyepieces (8), interpupillary adjustment lever (9)
and stabilizing mode engaging lever (5) are positioned on the
front panel (6) of the device. Power supply unit (2) is a
detachable part of the device.
Power supply voltage switch (4) and power supply control
indicator (3) are at the front of the device.
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1–cartridge with AA type batteries; 2–connector;
3–pin; 4–cramp; 5–delimiter; 6–lock
Fig. 2 – Power Supply Unit
The device is powered by either a cartridge with batteries (1) or
by an on-board power source 12±1.2 V via connector (2).
The power supply unit is attached to the device using delimiter
(5) and lock (6).
Pin (3) opens the delimiter of the power supply unit.
Cartridge (1) with batteries is fixed in the power supply unit with
cramp (4).
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6. STORAGE AND MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS.
Warning! After transportation or keeping the device at temperature lower
than –25°C (–13°F), the device must be warmed up to ambient temperature for
at least 6 hours before operating.
Precautions: SIB 16x40 GR is a sophisticated precision optical
instrument equipped with electronics. Therefore, it should be handled
with due care.
• Keep your device away from direct sunlight, impacts, dust, moisture,
and sudden changes of temperatures.
• Do not keep the device at temperatures higher than 50oC (122oF).
• Do not touch the optical surfaces with fingers. Doing so may
damage the anti-reflection coating.
• Avoid shocks and sharp jolts.
• Cleaning of optical surfaces is only allowed with professional camera
lens cleaning supplies.
• To clean the exterior of the device, use a soft clean cloth.
• Do not take the cover off the lens if not necessary.
• Keep away from heating appliances and central heating.
• Make sure to switch off the unit during periods of non-operation.
• Remove the batteries when storing the device for long period of time.
• Do not apply superfluous efforts at work with lens assembly, agile
elements and thread connections.
• The manufacturer can only make repair works.
• Due to considerable optical magnification of the optional night
eyepiece some small structures inside the tube coating in the form of
dark and/or white points may be seen in the field of view, which does
not affect the serviceability of the device.
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7. In no less than a minute, press lever 5 (fig. 1) in the arrow
indicated direction in order to engage the stabilizing mode
and hold it in this position while observing.
ATTENTION! It is not allowed to engage the stabilizing mode
of the device when the power supply control
indicator is not glowing, or in less than a minute
after device has been turned ON.
When finishing the observation
release lever 5 (fig. 1). The lever should return to the initial
position. Now the stabilizing mode has been switched off.
Switch OFF the power supply unit.
5.3. Preparing the Device for Operation from On-board
Source
1. Replace the cartridge with batteries 1 (fig. 2) with a voltage
transformer available in the complete set of the device.
2. Connect the cable, supplied in the complete set, to the power
supply unit connector 2 (fig. 2).
3. Connect the device to the on-board power source.
4. Then prepare the device for operation as outlined in the
paragraph 5.2.
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3. TECHNICAL CHARACTERISTICS
Magnification 16x
Angular field of view 3.4°
Exit pupil diameter, mm 2.5
Minimum focus, m 30
Interpupillary adjustment, mm: 58 – 72
Dioptric adjustment, not less, dptr ±5
Transmission factor, not less 0.55
Parallelism of eyepiece axes of sight:
- Divergence on vertical plane, not exceeding:
- Convergence on horizontal plane, not exceeding:
- Divergence on horizontal plane, not exceeding:
20’
20’
60’
Power source (batteries): 6 (AA)
From an on-board source, V 12
Angular velocity of panning in any
direction, degree/sec: 0 - 6
Stabilization freedom, degrees ±5
Overall dimensions, mm: 215×190×96
Weight (w/o batteries), kg, 1.98
Relative humidity (at +25°C) %: Up to 98
Temperature range, °C -30 ÷+45
Temperature range during transportation, oC-50 ÷+50
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4. SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES
SIB 16x40 Gyro is supplied in the following assembly:
- Device
- Objective lens caps
- Carrying Case
- Neck Strap
- Hand Strap
- DC regulator
- User’s manual
- Warranty card
Optional accessories:
- Amber Filters (optional)
-Night Vision eyepieces (optional)
1 pc.
2 pc.
1 pc.
1 pc.
1 pc.
1 pc.
1 pc.
1 pc.
2 pc.
2 pc.
5. OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS
5.1. Preparing the Device for Operation without Image
Stabilization
1. Remove the device from the case and adjust neck strap (7)
and hand strap (1) (fig. 1).
2. Remove the protective caps from the objective lenses and, if
necessary, mount the optional light filters.
3. Adjust the interpupillary distance-using lever (9).
4. Adjust the dioptric correction by rotating rings on the eyepieces (8).
5. Now the device can operate as a conventional 16x
magnification binocular.
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5.2. Preparing the Device for Operation with Image
Stabilization
1. Put the lens caps on the objective lenses. Take the power
supply unit in your left hand.
2. Pull out pin (3) on the power supply unit (fig. 2) and
disconnect the power supply unit from the device with an
easy movement towards you.
3. Insert six AA batteries into the cartridge (1) (fig. 2)
observing correct polarity.
4. Mount the cartridge with batteries into the power supply unit
(2) (fig. 1) and secure it by cramp (4) (fig. 2).
5. ATTENTION! To avoid damage of the cramp, while
mounting the cartridge into the power supply unit, particular
attention must be drawn to its position respecting to the body
of the power supply unit. While the cartridge is being
mounted into the power supply unit, the cramp should be
placed above the cartridge.
6. In order to connect the power supply unit to the device, pull
out pin (3) with an easy movement in the direction away
from you and then release the locator to bring the power
supply unit against the delimiter. Turn on the device by
setting supply voltage switch (4) (fig. 1) to ON position and
check the power supply unit for proper operation (indicator
(3) must glow brightly).
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