Pulsar Helion 2 XQ User manual

Helion 2 XQ
Manual

Content
Description
Package Contents
Features
Components and Controls
Button Operation
Using the Battery Pack
Battery Charging
Battery Installation
Precautions
External Power Supply
Powering on and Image Setting
Microbolometer Calibration
Discrete Digital Zoom
Status Bar
Quick Menu Functions
Main Menu Functions
Enter the Main Menu
Mode
Image Detail Boost
Color Modes
Calibration Mode
Microphone
Icon Brightness
General Settings
Wi-Fi Activation
Wi-Fi Settings
Defective Pixel Repair
Defective Pixel Repair
Restore Default Pixel Map
Device Information
Video Recording and Photography
Wi-Fi Function
Stadiametric Rangefinder
Display-Off Function
PiP Function
Stream Vision 2
Firmware Update
USB Connection
Technical Inspection
Technical Maintenance
Troubleshooting
Specifications
Legal Compliances and Disclaimers

Description
Helion 2 XQthermal imaging scopes are based on an IR sensor (uncooled microbolometer).
The scopes are designed for use both at night-time and during the day and provide
exceptional image quality even in adverse weather conditions (fog, smog, rain) and beyond
obstacles like branches, tall grass, dense foliage, etc. known to hinder target detection.
Helion 2 XQ thermal imaging scopes do not require an external source of light and are not
affected by bright light exposure.
Helion 2 XQ thermal imaging scopes are designed for various applications including hunting,
observation, security, terrain orientation, search and rescue operations, etc.
To get started, see the sections:
Battery Charging
Battery Installation
Powering on and Image Setting
Microbolometer Calibration

Package Contents
Helion 2 XQ Thermal Monocular
IPS7 rechargeable battery
Battery Charger
Power adapter
USB cable
Carrying case
Hand strap
Quick-Start guide
Lens cloth
Warranty card

Features
4 operating modes: Forest, Rocks, Identification, User
3 calibration modes: (Manual, Semi-Automatic, Automatic)
8 color display palettes
Defective pixel repair
Image Detail Boost technology
Stadiametric rangefinder
Display-Off function
Functional and ergonomic design
Durable metal body
Updatable firmware
Wide operating temperature range of -25 to +50° C (-13° F to +122° F)
Video Recording
Built-in video with audio
iOS and Android compatible
Wi-Fi remote control and viewing using a smartphone
YouTube streaming and recording to the Internet via the Stream Vision App
Storing photos and videos in Cloud when using the Stream Vision 2 App
Battery Pack
Quick-Release Li-Ion IPS7/IPS14 battery packs
Operating time in Wi-Fi mode up to 18 hours*
Operates on AA batteries**
USB charging capability for IPS7 / IPS14
* with IPS14 Battery Pack (purchased separately).
** with a special battery container (purchased separately).

Components and Controls

1. Lens cover
2. Lens focus ring
3. Battery Pack
4. Micro-USB connector
5. Eyeshade
6. Diopter adjustment ring
7. Record button REC
8. Navigation button DOWN
9. Button MENU
10. Navigation button UP
11. ON/OFF/Calibration button
12. Lever for Battery Pack

Button Operation
Operation Button
Power device on short press
Power device off long press for 3 secs
Turn display o? long press for less than 3 secs
Turn display on short press
Calibrate the microbolometer short press
Switch observation modes short press
Switch color palettes long press
Control discrete digital zoom short press
PiP on / off long press
Video Recorder Button
Start/pause/resume video recording short press
Stop video recording long press
Switch to video / photo long press
Capture Photo short press
Main Menu Button
Enter main menu long press
Navigation upwards/rightwards short press

Navigation downwards/leftwards short press
Con?rm selection short press
Exit submenu without con?rming
selection long press
Exit menu (switch to viewing mode) long press
Quick Menu Button
Enter quick menu short press
Switch between quick menu options short press
Increase value short press
Decrease value short press
Exit quick menu long press

Battery Charging
Helion 2 XQ thermal imaging scopes are supplied with a rechargeable Li-Ion Battery Pack
IPS7 which allows operation for up to 9 hours. Please remember to charge the Battery Pack
before first use.
Charging
Step 1. Install the battery into the charger
1. Lift the lever (C) of the charger.
2. Remove the protective cover from the Battery Pack.
3. Insert the battery into the charger until it stops.
4. Lower the lever (C).
Step 2. ?heck the current battery level
Upon installation, a green indicator (D) on the charger will start to glow and begin flashing:
- once if the battery charge level is from 0% to 50%;
- twice if the battery charge level is from 51 to 75%;
- three times if the battery charge level is from 76% to 99%.