levenhuk Halo 13X Helmet Digital Night Vision Binoculars User Manual

: June 12, 2024
: levenhuk

Table of Contents

Product Overawe
Specifications
Getting started

levenhuk Halo 13X Helmet Digital Night Vision Binoculars User Manual

Product Overawe

IR UP button
POWER button
IR DOWN button
Helmet bracket chute
SHOT/OK button
MODE button
MENU button
Helmet bracket fixing screw
View area
Strap hooks
Tripod adapter
USB and microSD slots
Focusing wheel
IR LEDs

Levenhuk Halo 13X Helmet Digital Night Vision Binoculars

Never, under any circumstances, look directly at the Sun, another bright source of light, or at a laser through this device, as it may cause PERMANENT RETINAL DAMAGE and may lead to BLINDNESS.

The kit includes: night vision device, USB cable, MicroSD card 32GB, strap, pouch, card reader, headband and mounting brackets, and user manual.

Specifications

Magnification, x	1–8 (digital)
Objective lens diameter, mm	30
Field of view, °	8
Observation distance, m / f	300–350 (in complete darkness) 1~∞ (in weak

light) / 985–1148 (in complete darkness) 10~∞ (in weak light)
Operating temperature range, °C / °F| –20… +50 / –4… +122
Storage temperature range, °C / °F| –30… +60 / –22… +140
IR-illumination| IR LEDs 3W
IR wavelength, nm| 850
Daytime recording without IR| color image / luminous green color image / film effect image
Recording at night (in the dark) with IR| black and white image / luminous green color image / film effect image
Recording time with illumination (IR), h| 3.5
Recording time without illumination (IR), h| 8
Tripod adapter thread| 1/4″
Power supply| rechargeable lithium polymer battery 3.7V, 3000mA∙h; 5V, 2A DC adapter
Storage| class 10, microSD up to 32GB
Screen| 2.7″, 640x480px
Auto-off| 1 min., 3 min., 5 min., 10 min.
Language settings| Chinese Simplified, Chinese Traditional, Dutch, English, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish
Image format and resolution| 12M (4000x3000px), 8M (3264x2488px), 5M (2592x1944px), 3M (2048x1536px), 2M (1600x1200px), 1,3M (1280x960px), VGA (640x480px)
Video format and resolution| 1080P (1920x1080px@30fps), 960P (1280x960px@30fps), VGA (640x480px@30fps)
Dimensions, mm/in| 136x112x58 / 5.4×4.4×2.3
Weight, g/lb| 333 / 0.73

The manufacturer reserves the right to make changes to the product range and specifications without prior notice.

Getting started

Charging the device
This device uses a rechargeable lithium polymer battery. Connect the power cable to the device and the DC adapter (not included) via a USB plug and connect it to the AC power supply to charge the device. When using the device for the first time, charge it for at least 4 hours.

Installing/removing the memory card

The device supports memory cards class 10 up to 32GB.
Insert the microSD card into the slot. Make sure the direction is right. Do not force the card in.
Format the microSD card before starting, as it will improve its compatibility with the device.
To remove the card from the slot, press the edge of the memory card in gently, and the card will pop out. Then, remove the card.

Note : If the memory card is not installed, a No Card icon will be displayed

Button panel and device settings

POWER button
Press and hold the POWER button for 3 seconds to turn the device on or off.

Turn the focusing wheel to adjust the focus.

Notes:

If the device fails to activate, check for defective or improperly installed batteries. Always only use the recommended batteries.
If you wear glasses, keep them on while using the device.

IR UP button
If the light is insufficient or when used in the evening, turn on the IR by pressing the IR UP button. The image will change from color to black and white. You may select the brightness level from 1 to 7. The brightness values will be displayed on the LCD screen.

Button functions: 1) IR brightness level up; 2) Zoom in (long press); 3) scroll the menu up.

Notes:

Do not use IR in daylight (when IR is on, you will have a color image, when IR is off — black and white image).
If the battery power is not enough, the IR LED level will lower automatically. If only half power is left, the max. brightness level is 5. If only 25% power is left, the max. brightness level is 3. If the battery power is lower than 25%, the IR LED cannot be activated.

IR DOWN button
Button functions: 1) IR brightness level down; 2) Zoom out (long press); 3) scroll the menu down.

Note : IR illumination (infrared radiation) can be detected by photo and video cameras and similar electronic devices during operation.

MODE button
This button switches between 3 in-built modes: 1) photo mode; 2) video mode; and 3) playback mode. The default mode is video.

bTo change the settings, press the MENU button and highlight the desired menu item by scrolling up (IR UP button) or down (IR DOWN button).

Select the highlighted item by pressing the SHOT/OK button.
In the menu, you can select photo or video resolution, night vision sensitivity, change the language, set the date, set auto power off, put the date on photos or videos, format the memory card, view and delete the current file or all files from the memory card, etc.

Note : To get to the submenu of the playback mode, you need to select the playback mode first (MODE button).
Long press the MENU button to take a picture with the luminous green effect or film color effect. Long press the same button again to go back to the normal color mode. Please note that the device can produce a color image, a black and white image, a bright green image, or an image with a color film effect. However, the color image is not available when night mode is on.

SHOT/OK button
Button functions: 1) takes a picture in Photo mode; 2) starts and stops video recording in Video mode; 3) enters the sub-menu.

Display information

| Current mode| | Night vision sensitivity
---|---|---|---
| Memory card| | Battery status
| Indicating IR levels (1–7)| | Indicating the zoom in levels
| Captured image counter| | Display brightness level
| Current image resolution| | Current video resolution

Copying files
You can transfer files from the device to your smartphone, tablet, or PC directly.

Insert the memory card into a card reader; or
Connect the device to your computer with a USB cable

Cleaning and precautions
Do not expose the device to direct sunlight — that could cause a fire!
Do not scratch or touch the optical surfaces with your fingers.
Remove the batteries before cleaning the device! Use only dry, lint-free cloths to wipe the outer parts of the device. Do not use cleaning fluid to avoid the electronics damage. To avoid scratching the lenses, only use a soft cloth and do not press too hard. Keep the device away from dust and water. Keep the device in a bag or a box. Remove the batteries from the device if it has not been used for a long time.

Battery safety instructions
Always purchase the correct size and grade of battery most suitable for the intended use. Always replace the whole set of batteries at one time; taking care not to mix old and new ones, or batteries of different types. Clean the battery contacts and also those of the device prior to battery installation. Make sure the batteries are installed correctly with regard to polarity (+ and –). Remove batteries from equipment that is not to be used for an extended period of time. Remove used batteries promptly. Never short-circuit batteries as this may lead to high temperatures, leakage, or explosion. Never heat batteries in order to revive them. Do not disassemble batteries. Remember to switch off devices after use. Keep batteries out of the reach of children, to avoid risk of ingestion, suffocation, or poisoning. Utilize used batteries as prescribed by your country’s laws.

Levenhuk International Lifetime Warranty
All Levenhuk telescopes, microscopes, binoculars, and other optical products, except for their accessories, carry a lifetime warranty against defects in materials and workmanship. A lifetime warranty is a guarantee on the lifetime of the product on the market. All Levenhuk accessories are warranted to be free of defects in materials and workmanship for six months from the purchase date. The warranty entitles you to the free repair or replacement of the Levenhuk product in any country where a Levenhuk office is located if all the warranty conditions are met. For further details, please visit: www.levenhuk.com/warranty

If warranty problems arise, or if you need assistance in using your product, contact the local Levenhuk branch.