Leopard 384 Thermal Imaging Camera User Manual
- May 15, 2024
- PARD
Table of Contents
Leopard 384 Thermal Imaging Camera
Specifications
- Product Name : Thermal Imaging Camera
- Model : Leopard 384
- FCC ID : 2A3OFLEOPARD384
- Manufacturer : Shenzhen Pard Technology Co., Ltd
- Website : www.pard.com
- Email : [email protected]
- Telephone : 400-099-2599 / +86-0755-29484438
- Address: Building A Hengxingchang Industrial Park, Baoshi East Road, Shiyan, Baoan, Shenzhen, 518000, China
Product Usage Instructions
Precautions
- Remove the insulating tape on the battery before first use.
- Use a fully charged lithium-ion battery with a rated voltage of 3.7V.
- Always turn off the device when not in use.
- If not using the device for more than 10 days, remove and store the battery safely.
- Handle the device with care during use or transportation.
- Avoid focusing the device directly on strong sources of light.
- Avoid lens scratches and damage from oil or chemical contamination.
- Do not disassemble the device without authorization.
Package Contents
- Thermal monocular
- 3.7V 18650 Rechargeable lithium-ion battery
- Hand strap
- Type-C cable
- Shoulder bag
- Cloth bag
- Lens cap
- User’s manual
- After-sales card
Description & Key Features
The Thermal Imaging Camera features:
- Small and portable design
- 1200yds LRF (Laser Range Finder)
- Infrared image enhancement algorithm (IREA)
- 3 Scene modes
- Multi-color palettes
- Hot track function
- Photo & video recording capabilities
- Optional lens and magnification
- Mute button for silent operation
- IP67 Waterproof rating for durability
FAQ
- Q: What should I do if the device is not working properly?
- A : If you encounter any issues with the device, please contact our after-sales team and report the problems on our official website. Avoid disassembling the device by yourself to prevent voiding the warranty.
User Manual
- Product name : Thermal Imaging Camera Model: Leopard 384
- FCC ID :2A3OFLEOPARD384
- Leopard Thermal Monocular
- User Manual
- Company: Shenzhen Pard Technology Co.,Ltd
- Website: www.pard.com
- E-mail : [email protected]
- Tel : 400-099-2599 / +86-0755-29484438
- Address : Building A Hengxingchang Industrial Park, Baoshi East Road, Shiyan, Baoan, Shenzhen, 518000, China
- Tel : 400-099-2599 / +86-0755-29484438
- Address : Building A Hengxingchang Industrial Park, Baoshi East Road, Shiyan, Bao’an, Shenzhen, 518000, China
- To Users
- Precautions
- Package Contents
- Specifications
- Description & Key Features
- Components & Controls
- Installation
- Operation Instruction
- 1) Shortcut Mode
- 2) Menu Mode
To users
Thank you for your continued support and for choosing PARD Leopard thermal monocular series. Please read this manual carefully before using the device for the first time. Please follow the instructions in this manual to avoid any damage caused by improper use and to ensure that your device operates properly.
After reading, please keep this manual in a safe place, for future reference.
This manual provides step-by-step instructions on how to use your thermal
monocular
and is intended for your reference only.
PARD reserves the right to amend this manual at any time without prior notice to individual users. For the most up-to-date information, we recommend visiting PARD’s official website. PARD reserves the final right of interpretation of this manual.
Precautions
- Please remove the insulating tape on the battery before first use. It is recommended to use a fully charged lithium-ion battery with a rated voltage of 3.7V.
- Always turn off the device when it’s not in use. If you do not plan on using the device for a period of more than 10 days, please remove the battery and store the battery in a safe place.
- Be extra cautious and handle the device with care during use or transportation. It is recommended to use the original packaging during transportation.
- Do not use the device to focus directly on strong sources of light such as the sun or electric welding. The detector may be damaged and it will void the warranty.
- Avoid lens scratches and damage caused by oil or chemical contamination of the lens. Keep the lens cap on when not in use.
- The device should be placed in a cool, dry, and ventilated environment without strong electromagnetic fields, and the storage environment temperature should not be lower than (-5ºF/-20°C) or higher than (120ºF/50°C).
- Do not disassemble the device without authorization. If you encounter any problems, please contact our after-sales team and report them on our official website. Failure to do so will render the warranty service null and void.
The Leopard is with compact and lightweight design, the thermal imaging monocular with laser range finder is easy to carry and fits comfortably in the palm of your hand. Eyepiece resolution is 1024 x768 OLED which provides a clear and smooth picture with fine details. You can choose a 640480（TA62-LRF）or 384288（TA32-LRF）thermal imaging sensor to suit your needs. The next generation vanadium oxide IR sensor pixelization of 12μ m （ micrometers ） and a noise equivalent temperature difference (NETD) of ≤ 25mK ( TA32-LRF NETD ≤35mK) create an extremely sensitive device that performs even when environmental thermal contrast is low at a great distance.
Key Features
- Small enough to carry
- 1200yds LRF
- 12μm,
- Infrared image enhancement algorithm (IREA)
- 3 Scene modes
- Multi-color palettes
- Hot track
- Photo & video recording
- Optional lens and magnification
- Mute button
- IP67 Waterproof
- Key1
- Key2
- Key3
- Key4
- Key5
- Key6
- Battery compartment
- Diopter focus
- Patch
- Objective len
- lens cap
- USB cover
- TF Card slot
- Type-c charging port
- HDMI high-definition interface
Unboxing
Before using this device, please do the following:
- Open the box and remove the device.
- Check to ensure that the package contents listed above are all included in the box.
- Check the device for any damage to the display, body, lens, buttons, etc.
- Make sure that the objective lens and eyepiece are clean & functioning properly. Note: If any accessories are missing or damaged, please contact our after-sales service.
**Battery installation and startup
**
The battery installation steps are as follows:
- Press the battery cover button and remove the battery.
- Remove the insulating tape.
- Insert the battery, ensuring that the positive (+) side goes in first, and then push and pull the battery buckle backward to lock the battery cover.
- To turn on the device, press and hold the power button for about 3 seconds. (When the power light illuminates and the PARD Logo appears on the screen, the device is ready for use.)
Note:
- Please use a single 18650 rechargeable lithium-ion battery rated 3.7V voltage.
- Please pay attention to aligning the buckle interface during the push-pull process to avoid slipping.
- Do not put the battery on fire.
- Do not put the device into water when the battery cap is open.
- Do not disassemble the device without authorization.
- Do not pierce the device with sharp objects.
- The battery should be kept out of reach of children, and the positive and negative terminals of the battery should be installed correctly.
Diopter focusing
Diopter focusing is used to adjust users with different levels of corrected vision to clearly see the content displayed on the screen as shown in picture
- After powering the device, rotate the diopter focusing wheel so that you can see the screen clearly.
- Please note that the image is not clearly visible after the eyepiece focusing adjustment, as long as the words on the display screen are clearly visible
- Note : ( the image may not be clear when the objective lens is not well (focused), this procedure is done.
Objective lens focusing
- Before you focus the objective lens, ensure that the diopter focusing has been completed.
- Aim at the target and adjust the objective focusing wheel until you can see the target image clearly as shown in picture below
Operation Instruction:
Key 1：
Single press：
Press [Key 1] to put the device into sleep mode when the device is on. Press [Key 1] again to wake up device from sleep mode.
Press and hold：
- Press and hold [Key 1] to turn on / turn off the device.
Key 2：
- Single press ： press [Key 2] to zoom in 2x/4x/6x/8x times.
- Press and hold : long press [Key 2] to enter the playback function menu; On the premise that WiFi is turned on, long press [Key 2] to turn off WiFi.
Key 3：
- Single press：
- Home screen mode : press [Key 3] to start the LRF range detection function. The distance will be measured and displayed automatically.
- Press and hold：
- Home screen mode : press [Key 3] to record a video. Press and hold [Key 3] again to save the video and exit.
- Double press：
- Home screen mode : double press [Key 3] to start the shutter correction function (To use this shortcut key function, you must first enable the auto shutter in the menu).
Key 4
Single Press : TA32-LRF
- Home screen mode : press [Key 4] to switch image modes: WhiteHot/BlackHot/RedHot: /PseudoColor1/PseudoColor2/IronRed1/IronRed2 TA62-LRF
- Home screen mode : press [Key 4] to switch image modes: white hot/sky/edge/black hot/red hot/iron mode.
- Menu mode : press [Key 4] to scroll down or adjust the relevant option settings.
Press and hold:
Press and hold [Key 4] to take a photo.
Key 5
- Home screen mode : press [Key 5] to open/close the menu interface.
- Menu mode : in menu mode press [Key 5] to go back to the home screen.
Home screen mode: single press [Key 4] to enter the menu setting mode to set various function options (the shortcut key function is invalid at this time).
Image Setting
Users can adjust the image contrast, brightness, sharpness, and mode under this setting.
- Press [Key 2]/[Key 4] to move the cursor to the image setting option, and press [Key 3] to enter the sub-menu.
- Press [Key 3] to switch between contrast/brightness/sharpness/mode options, and press [Key 2]/[Key 4] to adjust the option value.
- Press and hold [Key 3] to exit. Upon the next startup, the device will maintain the saved image settings.
- Image default settings : contrast value is 50, brightness value is 60, sharpness is 2 and the mode value is 0.
Display setting
Users can adjust the contrast, and brightness of the screen, to adapt to different surroundings.
- Press [Key 4] to move the cursor to the display setting options and press [Key 3] to enter the sub-menu.
- Press [Key 3] /[Key 5]to switch the contrast/ brightness option. Press [Key 2]/[Key 4] to adjust the value.
- Press and hold [Key 3] to exit.
- Default value : contrast is 4, brightness is 3.
Range Unit Selection
- Press [Key 2] /[Key 4]to move the cursor to magnify the center position, and press [Key 3] to switch the X / Y axis option.
- Press and hold [Key 2 ] / [Key 4] to adjust the option value.
- Long press [Key 3] to exit.
Scene
There are three built-in scene modes, “City”, “Forest” and “Rain”. Users can choose any of the available scenes to achieve the best image display effect.
- Press [Key 2]/[Key 4] to move the cursor to the scene option, and press [Key 3] to enter the sub-menu.
- Press [Key 2]/[Key 4] to move the cursor to select “City”, “Forest” or “Rain” mode. Press [Key3] to save and return to the previous page.
Picture in Picture (PIP)
The top center of the display can show a 2x magnified picture to improve aiming visibility, allowing you to see magnified target details without losing the field of view.
- Press [Key 4] to move the cursor to the PIP setting option, and press [Key 3] to enter the sub-menu.
- Press [Key 2]/[Key 4] to move the cursor to select the “PIP OFF” or “PIP ON”, “Shortcut Key OFF” and “Shortcut Key ON” setting you to prefer.
- After selection, press [Key 3] to save and exit.
Date Stamp
Users can set whether to display the time stamp in the lower right corner of photos and videos taken.
- Press [Key4] to move the cursor to the date stamp option, press [Key3 ] to enter the sub-menu;
- Press [Key2] / [Key4] to select the on/off date stamp, and press [Key3] to confirm and exit.
Record Audio
Users can set whether to record audio synchronously in the video.
- Press [Key 4] to move the cursor to the recording audio setting option, and press [Key 3] to enter the sub-menu.
- Press [Key 2] / [Key 4] to move the cursor to select the “Off” or “On” option, after selection, press [Key 3] to save and return to the previous page.
WiFi
Through the WiFi connection, you can use your phone, PC, or tablet as an external viewfinder enabling users to synchronously see the photos and videos on a larger screen.
- Press [Key 4] to move the cursor to the WiFi setting option, and press [Key 3] to enter the sub-menu.
- Press [Key 2] / [Key 4] to move the cursor to select “On” or “Off” option. Select “Off”, and return to the previous page. Select “On” to enable WiFi and return to the home screen.
Steps to connect to your mobile device:
- Download “PardVision” from the Apple App Store or the Google Play Store.
- Turn on the WiFi on your device and on your mobile device.
- Search the WiFi on your mobile device (the device WiFi network is a string of characters starting with PARD, which is a unique string of numbers).
- Please enter the password : 12345678 to connect.
Date/Time
- Users can set the system date and time of the device.
- Press [Key 4] to move the cursor to the date/time setting option, and press [Key 3] to enter the sub-menu.
- Press [Key 2] / [Key 4] to adjust the setting date and time value, press [Key 3] to switch options, and press [Key 5] to save and return to the previous page.
Format
If users want to reformat the TF Card, it will delete all the data on the TF card permanently. Data cannot be recovered after reformatting. Please operate with caution!
- Press [Key 4] to move the cursor to the format option, and press [Key 3] to enter the sub-menu.
- Press [ Key 2] / [Key 4] to select Cancel / Ok, and press [Key 3] to confirm and exit the menu interface .
Firmware Upgrade
System firmware can be updated to maintain an optimized current version.
- Press [Key 4] to move the cursor to the firmware upgrade option, and press [Key 3] to enter the sub-menu. You will see an important reminder: Upgrading firmware may cause damage to the equipment, please operate with caution!
- Press and hold [Key 3] to confirm and press [Key 5] to exit and return to the previous page.
Note : When performing this operation, please load the device with a fully charged battery and type-C power supply. Powering off the device during the firmware update process may cause damage to the device components. Please operate with caution.
Version
This function displays the device’s version.
- Press [Key 4] to move the cursor to the version option, press [Key 3] to
- enter the sub-menu to view.
- Press [Key 3] again to exit and return to the previous page.
FCC WARNING
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to
the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful
interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received,
including interference that may cause undesired operation.
Note : This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits
for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These
limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful
interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses,
and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in
accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio
communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not
occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful
interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by
turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the
interference by one or more of the following measures:
- Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
- Increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver.
- Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
- Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
Note : The Grantee is not responsible for any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance. such modifications could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
The device has been evaluated to meet general RF exposure requirements. This equipment complies with FCC’s RF radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. This device and its antenna(s) must not be co- located or in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.