ARKEN OPTICS ZHD520R Digital Night Vision Scope User Manual

ARKEN OPTICS ZHD520R Digital Night Vision Scope

Safety Instructions

• Read and follow all instructions
• Read all warnings!
• Do not attempt to disassemble the device by yourself, all services must be provided by the manufacturer

CAUTION

• INFRAR-ED (IR) illuminator may cause harm to human eyes, DO NOT look directly at ii.
• Switch off the IR illuminator when not in use. Continuous use of IR light will generate excessive heat. Avoid pointing ii towards flammable objects.
• The operating temperature is between -4F-122F ( -20-S0’C).

Description

ZHD520R, a 24/7 all-weather conditioned digital scope, with excellent day and nighttime image quality, is specifically designed for outdoor hunting. Built- in high-precision laser rangefinder and leading ballistics algorithm make it easy to aim at the target quickly and accurately.

Package Content

• ZHD520R Scope
• Rail Accessories (M6 / M4 screws, mount, spanner, lens cleaning cloth)
• Eyepiece Protector
• USB cable
• User Manual

Specifications

Sensor Specifications

Resolution| 1920 x 1080 pixels
Frame Rate| 60Hz
Video Record Resolution| 1920 x 1080 pixels
Optical Specifications
Digital Magnification| 5 – 20x
Eye Relief| 45mm
Diopter Adjustment| ±5D
Detection Range| 400M
Display Specifications
Type| Micro – OLEO
Display Resolution| 1920 x 1080 pixels
Frame Rate| 60Hz
Battery Power Supply
Battery Type| 18650 Battery (flat-top)
Operating Time| Sh
External Power Supply| 5V – Type C USB
Physical Specifications

Net Weight

Gross Weight (wet battery, mount eyepiece   protector

| 483g

584g

Dimensions| 201 ’79 • 53mm
Micro TF Card| 32 -128 ( Ul/Cl0) GB
Ingress Protection| IP67
WIFI / APP| Support (Arken Optics)/ Arken Ballistics
IR Wavelength| 8501940nm
Infrared Power| 5W
Working Temperature| -20-50°C
Bluetooth Function| Support
Max Range| 1000M

Features

• High-Resolution Imaging
• Video Recording In 1920 x 1080 60 Hz
• Micro-OLEO HD Display, 60 Hz
• Instantaneous Zeroing
• 3-Axis Gyroscope
• Picture-in-Picture Function
• Full-Color Under Low Light Conditions
• Anti-Backlight Overexposure Compensation
• Wi-Fi to App Direct Connection
• Wireless Firmware Updating Via App
• One Touch Zeroing Via App
• Precise Ranging and Leading Ballistic Calculation
• Customized Ballistic Table

Controls

Power Supply

This device is powered by an external 18650 battery with up to 8 hours of operation time (when the IR mode is switched off). When the battery is low, it can either be charged independently or by connecting the device to a TYPE C port. Please note that it is recommended to fully charge the 18650 battery before initial use.

Note:
Please purchase a genuine 18650 battery from regular channels. Any problems arising from an inferior 18650 battery purchased by the user shall be borne by the user himself.

Installing the 18650 Battery (flat-top)

TYPE-C Charging

Note: To use TYPE-C cable for charging, a power adapter (5V2A) is needed.

1. Open the Battery Cap 17 and pull it off.
2. Insert 18650 Battery 19 into a slot in the orientation indicated +.
3. Apply pressure to Battery Cap 17 against battery”-” and turn it until fully tightened.

TF Card Slot

• Open the Side Knob® insert the TF card into the slot
• Note: TF card inserts to a certain direction.

IR illuminator

• Rotate the IR illuminator 13 to adjust brightness. Optimal focus enables maximum detection range.
• Note: IR illuminator 13 is replaceable for 850nm or 940nm

Indicator

Control Description

Interface Description

1. Recording Indicator: The recording timer indicates that the device is currently recording; The displayed number on the timer represents the duration of the recorded video.
2. Current Magnification ( eg: 5.0x ).
3. The displayed icon indicates if the device is in black-and-white mode; otherwise is in color mode.
4. TF card ( the Gard icon appears when it’s inserted. The recording won’t work without the TF card).
5. Bluetooth ( Bluetooth on, Bluetooth off, Bluetooth Connected).
6. WiFi ( Wi-F i On, Wi-Fi Off).
7. Microphone, Indicates whether sounds are to be included when recording. Microphone On Microphone Off.
8. Battery Status
9. Level 1: Current Display Brightness (Level 1-6 with Increasing Brightness).
10. Gyroscope Vertical Drift.
11. Current Time.
12. Reticle.
13. Gyroscope Horizontal Drift.
14. Point of Impact.
15. Ranging loon.
16. Ranging Distance.

Menu List

Long press Menu 4 for 2 seconds to enter the Menu list; There are 15 selections in total; Use IR Mode Switch Button 15 and Brightness Button 5 to navigate through menu options; Short press the Record Button 14 to confirm selection.

Main Function Description

Reticle Zeroing
Long press the Menu Button 4 for 2 seconds to enter the menu list. Press the Brightness Button 5 to move the cursor to the Reticle Setting menu, then press Recording Button 14 to select Reticle Setting.

• Short press Brightness Button 5 to move the cursor to the right; Short press the IR Mode Switch Button 15 to move the cursor to the left;
• Short press Recording Button 14 to increase the current value by 1; Long press (without release) to continuously increase the current value within the allowed range. Short press the Menu Button 4 to decrease the current value by 1; Long press (without release) to continuously decrease the current value within the allowed range;
• Long press IR Mode Switch Button 15 for 2 seconds to save and exit Reticle Zeroing; Long press Brightness Button 5 to exit without saving;
• Short press Power Button 3 to freeze/reactivate the current image.

1. 5.0x: Current objective magnification; adjustable with Magnification Knob 18
2. A: Current ballistic profiles.; up to 26 (A-Z) profiles for reticle settings
3. X=O: Current coordinate point of the reticle in the horizontal direction
4. Y=O: Current coordinate point of the reticle in the vertical direction
5. Shape: 4 reticle shapes
6. Color: 5 color options white(O), green(1), red(2), yellow(3) , black(4)

Reticle Zeroing

Example
Place the target at 50 meters, turn Focusing Adjustment 10 to ensure the Objective Lens 12 provides a clear view of the target; Align the crosshairs with the target The bullet hole will create an impact point (T). While keeping the current aiming point unchanged, short press the Power Button 3 to freeze the current image. Move the X and Y coordinates of the reticle to align the cross-hair center precisely with the impact point (T).

Note:
Once the reticle has been changed (either moved or changed shape or color), the magnification cannot be adjusted.

Distance Measurement Function
On the ballistic calculation menu, if you select “Off” or fail to connect the mobile phone App Bluetooth to the device Bluetooth, the device will only measure the distance:

• Short press the Ranging Button to turn on the distance measuring function. The Ranging Icon 15 and current targeting distance 16 will display on the screen (It will automatically and continuously measure the distance once the distance measurement function is turned on),
• Continue to short-press or long-press the Ranging Button for 1.5 seconds to turn off the distance measurement function. The Ranging Icon and current distance will not displayed on the screen.

Ballistic Calculation – Real-time Calculation

• Enter the menu list, press the Ballistic Calculation, select the real-time ballistic calculation, and turn on the Bluetooth at the same time.
• Connect the device’s Bluetooth via the Arken Ballistics App (the Bluetooth name of the device is ZHD520R and it can be viewed in the version interface)
• After determining the ranging target, short press the device ranging button to transmit the measured distance to the App, which performs the ballistic calculation sends the result back to the device, and displays it on the screen.

Ballistic Calculation – Ballistic Table

• Enter the menu list press the Ballistic Calculation select “Ballistic Table Query”, and turn on the Bluetooth at the same time (when there is a ballistic table on the device, you don’t need to turn on the Bluetooth any longer).
• Click the Send Icon to update the App Ballistic Table to the device. The device will use the App app-transmitted data in the ballistic table to perform ballistic calculations and display the result on the screen.

Aiming Method – Holdover
Enter Menu Options, Aiming Point Method: Select “Holdover’.’

• First press the Ranging Button to activate the ranging function, the Ranging Icon 15 and distance 16 will display on the screen but the aiming point won’t.
• Second short press the Ranging Button: after determining the target, short press on the Ranging Button, the Ranging Icon 15 disappears, the distance 16 is displayed, and the moving aiming point 14 is displayed (ie. the point of impact by ballistic calculation).
• Third short press the Ranging Button: Ranging Icon 15 and distance 16 are displayed, and the aiming point disappears.
• Long press the Ranging Button for 1.5 seconds to return to the status when ranging was not activated: the Ranging Icon 15 and distance 16 disappear.

Aiming Method- Dial-in
Enter Menu Options, Aiming Method: Select “Dial in”

• First press the Ranging Button to activate the ranging function; the Ranging Icon 15 and Distance 16 will display on the screen.
• Second short press the Ranging Button: Ranging Icon 15 disappears, distance 16 is displayed, and the Reticle automatically moves to the ballistic impact point.
• Third short press the Ranging Button: the Ranging Icon 15 and distance 16 are displayed and Reticle returns to its original position.
• Long press the Ranging Button for 1.5 seconds to return to the status when the Ranging was not activated: the Ranging Icon 15 and distance 16 disappear.

Image Quality Enhancement Function
Multiple image qualities: natural images and color-enhanced images.

App Instruction-Arken Optics

• Please search and download the ” Arken Optics “
• App from the App Store.
• For Android phones, please go to the Google Play Store.
• For iOS phones, please go to the Apple Store.
• Search for ” Arken Optics “to download the App.

App Connection and Use

• Step 1 After turning on the device, long press the Brightness Button 5 for 2 seconds to turn on Wi-Fi, the account (starting with ZHD520R) and password (12345678) can be seen on the display.
• Step 2 Go to the Wi-Fi setting on the phone to connect the device
• Step 3 Open Arken Optics” App and Enjoy! (User instruction is included in the App).

App Instruction-Arken Ballistics

• If trying to use the ballistics calculation function, you need to download the Arken Ballistics APP.
• For Android phones, please go to the Google Play Store.
• For iOS phones, please go to the Apple Store.
• Search for Arken Ballistics ‘l to download the App

App Connection and Use

• Step 1 Turn on Bluetooth on the phone, Bluetooth on the device, and Ranging Button.
• Step 2 Click the Bluetooth Icon in the App interface, it will jump to the Bluetooth connection interface when first connecting, and then enter the device name to connect.

After successful connecting, the last Bluetooth device will be connected by default.

Firmware Update
Use the “Firmware Update” feature on the App to perform online OTA/Wireless Updates.

Reticle Zeroing on App

• Tap the Icon on the App. When in landscape mode, short press Power Button 3 to freeze the current image;
• Swiftly move your finger from the reticle center to the point of impact on the phone; Precise adjustment of X and Y coordinates can be done by tapping the up and down arrow on the App. Once the reticle center and the point of impact are perfectly aligned, click “0K” to complete the current Zeroing.

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.

Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.

NOTE:
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, under 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 by 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 to 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. The device has been evaluated to meet general RF exposure requirements. The device can be used in portable exposure conditions without restriction.

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