Omegon Alpheon plus minus NV 4.5x40 User manual

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Instruction Manual
Omegon® Alpheon+-NV 4,5x40
English Version 7.2017 Rev A #53305

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Omegon® Alpheon+-NV 4,5x40
Congratulations on purchasing your new Omegon® Alpheon+-NV 4.5x40. This night-vision device operates at
low light levels. It gathers and boosts light emitted by objects. Thanks to the integrated IR beam, the
observation range can be extended to up to 200 m. In special light conditions, such as moonlight, the
observation range can even be extended to infinity. The device features a 4.5x optical zoom and is fitted with
a digital 8x zoom.
1. Accessories included.
For easy use, the product is delivered with
several accessories. Please have a look at the
parts list for later recognition.
2. Preparation.
Before you start using the equipment it is
important to know the main control elements. There are two groups of control elements, as shown (Fig. 1 and 2).
1. Video cable 2. USB cable
3. Power pack 4. Carrying bag
5. 2x batteries (RCR123A) or 1 battery. (RCR18650)
6. Cleaning cloth
7. Hand strap
On Fig. 1
1. Lens cap
2. Lens focusing ring
3. Battery compartment
4. IR lighting
5. Cover for connectors 12 to 15
6. Right arrow button
7. Left arrow button
8. Selection button
9. On/off/confirmation button
10. Eyepiece
On Fig. 2
11. Tripod thread
12. USB 2.0 port
13. Charge display
14. AV connectors
15. Memory card slot
16. Eyelets for hand strap
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The battery/batteries provided can be recharged via
the USB port.
3. Commissioning
First, remove the battery compartment cover. Insert the
battery/batteries with the minus pole facing down, as shown,
ensuring that it fits properly in place (Fig. 3).
Put the cover back on so the batteries won't fall out.
Switch the device on by pressing and holding down the “On” button for three seconds. Remove the lens cap.
Look through the eyepiece. The LCD display screen should be lit. To switch the device off again, press the “On”
button again for three seconds until the display screen goes off.
If the device is switched on, some symbols will be visible on the display screen (as shown in Fig. 4). Attention:
Every time the connection to the device is broken and re-established, the record mode switches to photo
mode. Focus the symbols by rotating the eyepiece (no. 10). Focus the image by rotating the focus ring (no. 2).
Main screen functions
1. Active operating status (photo/observation mode)
2. Battery charge status
3. Memory card inserted
4. Image memory space remaining
Brightness setting
The screen brightness can be adjusted. Press the selection button
(#8 –Fig. 1) for two seconds. A menu will be displayed. On the
monitor an * will be shown before “Bright”. Use the left and right
buttons to adjust the brightness (in the example, it is set to “7”).
There are nine brightness levels (1-9). The left button increases
brightness, and the right button reduces it. To exit, press the
selection button again.
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Infra-red lighting
When in observation mode (photo mode), press the selection
button, #8, for 2 seconds to go to the lighting menu. If there is
insufficient light, you can switch on the infra-red lighting. Infra-
red (IR) lighting improves the visible range and the brightness of
the image. To switch on IR lighting, press the selection button
twice (#8 –Fig. 1). “*LAMP:” will be displayed on the monitor.
Press left and right to adjust the lighting (in the example: “5”).
There are 9 levels of IR lighting (1-9). The left button increases
lighting intensity, and the right button reduces it. To exit, press
the selection button again. “NV5” will be displayed briefly to
show the brightness or lighting level.
Please note: In each operating mod, the menu will go off
after 5 seconds if no buttons are pressed
Photo mode
Taking photos
When the device is switched “ON”, it will automatically be in
photo mode. Press the confirmation button (no. 9) to take a
picture. This image will be saved automatically.
1. Photo mode
2. Battery charge status
3. Memory card inserted
4. Image memory space remaining
View photos
When in photo mode, press the selection button (no. 8) to go to
video mode. When in video mode, select the “Playback” option
with the selection button. If you press and hold down the
confirmation button, you can delete the photo.
1. Battery status
2. Number of photos/videos
3. Playback mode
4. Memory card inserted
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View videos
When in video mode, press the selection button (no. 8) to go to
playback mode. In this way, you can play back and view any videos
you have made. With the “up” and “down” buttons, you can scroll
through the images and videos. Press the confirmation button to
start and stop a video. Press the confirmation button to exit the
menu again.
1. Video playback mode
2. Video VGA format
3. Battery charge status
4. Date/time
5. Video serial number
6. Video recording duration
7. Number of files
Recording videos
To go to video mode, press the selection button (no. 8) twice to
scroll between the various available options. You will see the
video symbol. Press the confirmation button (no. 9) to record
a video. The video will be saved. Select no. 9 by pressing
confirmation button to stop recording.
1. Video record mode
2. Video VGA format
3. Date
4. Total record time
5. Record display
6. Battery status
7. The current recording
Automatic operation
Scroll with the “left” and “right buttons through the main menu,
and place an * before ”AUTO” by pressing the selection button.
Use the “left” or “right” button to enter “Yes” or “No”. The device
will then adjust the lighting automatically.
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Electronic zoom
You can zoom into the image electronically by pressing the “left”
and “right” buttons. The desired magnification can be set to 8x for
photos and up to 3x for videos.
1. Photo mode
2. Battery charge status
3. Memory card inserted
4. Files saved
5. Electronic zoom factor
Date and time
To adjust the date and time, connect the device to a computer using the USB cable provided. Search for the
night vision device in the list of available devices on the computer. With the Editor create a new file called
“time.txt” and simply write the date and time to the file. The format of the date and time should be as follows:
yyyy.mm.dd hh.mm.ss, so, for example: 2015.07.12 23:12:10.
Make sure you don’t add any additional spaces after the date and time, and store the files in the main folder of
the night vision device. The date and time will be deleted from the device if the batteries are removed or are
flat and if the device is not used for a long time. Remove the USB cable from the port.
The format of the date and time should be as follows: yyyy.mm.dd hh.mm.ss, so, for example:
2015.07.12 23:12:10.
The date and time will be deleted from the device if the batteries are removed or are flat and if the
device is not used for a long time.
Video output (OUT)
You can connect the device to a television set or video recorder. Simply use the video cable provided and connect
it to the video port. Hold the POWER button down for three seconds until the devices emits the video signal.
USB / computer connection
Connecting the device to a computer will also charge the batteries. You can also copy or delete some of the
photos and videos you took. Simply search for the saved files in the SD card memory.
Automatic switch off
The device will switch off automatically if it is not used for more than three minutes, except if it is in playback
mode (photo and video).
Functions and equipment
Batteries: The device comes with either 2x RCR123A (650mAh, 3.7V) or 1x RCR18650 battery –please charge
them for at least 12 hours before using the device for the first time. Connect the power cable to the USB port to
charge the batteries. A red LED light next to the port will be lit during charging. If it is no longer lit, the batteries
are fully charged.
Weight: 420g Magnification: 4.5x Lens focal length: 40 mm
Field of vision: 5x3.75 degrees Range: in low light, 200 m
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