PULSAR MERGER LRF XP50 Thermal Imaging Binoculars User Guide

: June 11, 2024
: Pulsar

Table of Contents

PULSAR MERGER LRF XP50 Thermal Imaging Binoculars
Product Information
Components and Controls
Electromagnetic Compatibility and Safety Information
Stream Vision 2 Application
Package Contents
Product Usage Instructions
MERGER LRF XP50
Package Contents
Components and Controls
Getting Started
Button Operation
Specifications
References
Read User Manual Online (PDF format)
Download This Manual (PDF format)

PULSAR MERGER LRF XP50 Thermal Imaging Binoculars

Product Information

The Merger LRF XP50 is a thermal imaging binocular with a built-in laser rangefinder. It is designed to provide exceptional image quality even in adverse weather conditions and beyond obstacles like branches, tall grass, and dense foliage. The binoculars are made with the external design of classic daytime binoculars and are perfectly suited for night hunting, observation, trail orientation, identifying hazards, and rescue operations.

Components and Controls

The Merger LRF XP50 thermal imaging binoculars come with the following components and controls:

1. Laser rangefinder
2. Removable lens covers
3. Battery release button
4. Power ON/OFF/Calibration button
5. REC button
6. LRF button
7. UP navigation button
8. DOWN/ZOOM navigation button
9. MENU button
10. Lens focus ring
11. Battery APS 3
12. Eyepiece dioptre rings
13. Interpupillary distance adjustment rings
14. Battery compartment

Electromagnetic Compatibility and Safety Information

The Merger LRF XP50 thermal imaging binoculars comply with the requirements of European standard EN 55032:2015, Class A. Operating this product in a residential area may cause radio interference. Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other than those specified in the manual may result in hazardous radiation exposure. The binoculars require a license if exported outside your country.

Stream Vision 2 Application

To download files, update firmware, control the device by remote control, and broadcast images from your device to a smartphone or tablet via WiFi, install the Stream Vision 2 application. Detailed instructions are available at www .pulsar-vision.com.

Package Contents

The Merger LRF XP50 thermal imaging binoculars package includes:

Thermal Imaging Binoculars
Removable Lens Covers
Battery APS 3
Cleaning Cloth
Carrying Case
Neck Strap
Quick Start Guide

Product Usage Instructions

Insert the Battery APS 3 into the battery compartment.
Press the Power ON/OFF/Calibration button to turn on the device.
Use the UP and DOWN/ZOOM navigation buttons to adjust the zoom and focus of the binoculars.
Press the LRF button to activate the built-in laser rangefinder.
Press the REC button to start recording video or capture an image.
Use the MENU button to access and adjust various settings.
To download files, update firmware, control the device by remote control, and broadcast images from your device to a smartphone or tablet via WiFi, install the Stream Vision 2 application. Follow the detailed instructions available at www.pulsar-vision.com.
When not in use, turn off the device and remove the Battery APS 3 from the battery compartment.
Store the binoculars in the carrying case and use the neck strap for added convenience.

Install the Stream Vision 2 application to download files, update firmware, control the device by remote control and broadcast images from your device to a smartphone or a tablet via WiFi. Detailed instructions are available at: www.pulsar-vision.com

Attention! Merger thermal imaging binoculars require a license if exported outside your country. Electromagnetic compatibility. This product complies with the requirements of European standard EN 55032: 2015, Class A.
Caution! Operating this product in a residential area may cause radio interference. This product is subject to change in line with improvements to its design. The device repair is possible within 5 years. The current version of the Quick Start Guide can be found on the
website www.pulsar-vision.com.

Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other than those specified herein may result in hazardous radiation exposure.

MERGER LRF XP50

Description
Merger LRF thermal imaging binoculars with built-in laser rangefinder are made with the external design of classic daytime binoculars. The binoculars accommodate day and nighttime observations. The devices 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. Merger LRF thermal binoculars are perfectly suited for night hunting, observation, trail orientation, identifying hazards, rescue operations, etc.

Package Contents

Thermal imaging binoculars
АPS3 Battery Pack
APS battery charger
Power adapter
USB Type-С – Type-С cable
Carrying case
Neck strap
Lens-cleaning cloth
Quick Start Guide
Warranty card
Tripod adapter

Components and Controls

Laser rangefinder
Removable lens covers
Battery release button
Power ON/OFF/Calibration button
REC button
LRF button
UP navigation button
DOWN/ZOOM navigation button
MENU button
Lens focus ring
Battery APS 3
Eyepiece dioptre rings
Interpupillary distance adjustment rings
Battery compartment
Tripod adapter
Tripod adapter socket
USB Type-C port
APS battery charger
USB Type-C port of the APS charger
LED indicator
USB Type-C – Type-C cable
Power adapter

Getting Started

Before first use, the battery (11) should be charged according to the diagram in the figure.
Install the battery (11) into the battery compartment (14). A pictogram in the form of a “dot” on the battery should be on the left. You will hear a click when the battery is placed correctly.
Open the lens covers (2).
Press the ON/OFF button (4) briefly to power the device on.
Adjust the interpupillary distance with the rings (13) by moving the eyepieces farther or closer to each other.
Adjust the symbol sharpness on the displays by rotating the eyepiece dioptre rings (12). In future, it will not be necessary to rotate the eyepiece dioptre rings, regardless of the distance and other conditions.
To focus on the object being observed rotate the lens focusing ring (10).
Select the calibration mode: manual (M), semi-automatic (SA) or automatic (A) in the main menu (enter the menu by long pressing the MENU button (9).
Calibrate the image with a short press of the ON/OFF button (4) (when calibration mode (SA) or (M) has been selected). Close the lens cap before manual calibration.
Select the required amplification level (“Normal”, “High”, “Ultra”) by briefly pressing the UP button (7).
Adjust the brightness, display contrast, smooth digital zoom in the quick menu (activate by briefly pressing the MENU button (9).
Press the LRF button (6) briefly to start the rangefinder. The rangefinder reticle will appear in the center of the image (the rangefinder mark appears in the centre of the image). Briefly press the LRF button (6) to measure the distance. Press and hold down the LRF button (6) for 2 seconds to measure the distance in scan mode. If the rangefinder is idle longer than for 4 seconds, it turns off automatically.
After use, press and hold down the ON/OFF button (4) to turn the device off.

Note : To prevent accidental decamouflage of the user, the displays automatically turn off when the observer moves the device away from the face.
When the device approaches the face, the displays will automatically turn on.

Button Operation

(4) ON/OFF button

Device is off: Power on the device: short press of the ON/OFF button (4).
Device is on: Power off the device: long press of the ON/OFF button (4) for longer than 3 seconds.
Device is on: Microbolometer calibration: short press of the ON/OFF button (4).

(5) REC button

Device is in Start/pause/resume video recording: short press of the REC button (5).
Video mode: Stop video recording: long press of the REC button (5). Switch to Photo mode: long press of the REC button (5).
Device is in Capture a photo: short press of the REC button (5).
Photo mode: Switch to Video mode: long press of the REC button (5).

(6) LRF button

Device is on: Turn on the rangefinder/measuring distance: short press of the LRF button (6).
Activate SCAN mode: long press of the LRF button (6).
SCAN mode: Deactivate SCAN mode: short press of the LRF button (6).
Turn off the rangefinder : long press of the LRF button (6).

(7) UP button

Device is on : Switching amplification levels: short press of the UP button (7).
Device is on: Turn on/off the White Hot palette: long press of the UP button (7).
In Quick Menu: Increase value: short press of the UP button (7).
In Main Menu: Menu navigation up/right: short press of the UP button (7).

(8) DOWN/ZOOM button

Device is on: Control discrete digital zoom: short press of the DOWN/ZOOM button (8).
PiP on/oﬀ : long press of the DOWN/ZOOM button (8).
In Quick Menu: Decrease value: short press of the DOWN/ ZOOM button (8).
In Main Menu: Menu navigation down/lef short press of the DOWN/ZOOM button (8)

(9) MENU button

Device is on: Enter Quick Menu: short press of the MENU button (9).
Enter Main Menu: long press of the MENU button (9).
In Quick Menu: Navigation upwards: short press of the MENU button (9).
Exit Quick Menu: long press of the MENU button (9).
In Main Menu: Confirm selection: short press of the MENU button (9).
Exit submenu without confirming (9).
Exit Main Menu: long press of the MENU button (9).