Bestguarder WG-50 PLUS 12mp 6×50 Digital Night Vision Monocular Instruction Manual

Bestguarder WG-50 PLUS 12mp 6×50 Digital Night Vision Monocular

INSTRUCTION MANUAL
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Overview

1. Objective lens cover
2. Objective lens
3. IR LED
4. Power button
5. +Zoom/Back button
6. -Zoom/Select button
7. Screen Brightness/ 4seconds MENU button
8. IR/Down button/Playback(long press 4s)
9. Record/OK button/
10. Battery compartment
11. Eye piece lens
12. Mounting rail
13. TV OUT Jack
14. USB Port
15. Micro SD card Port
16. Photo
17. Video Switch
18. Port/Jack cover
19. /20 Battery polarity marks(+ to +/ – to WIFI function(long press 4s)  Build in 1.5” TFT screen

ABOUT DIGITAL NIGHT VISION
Congratulations on the purchase of your Digital Night Vision. Comprised of high quality electronics and optics, it is a hand-held digital night vision viewing system that utilizes an infrared-sensitive CMOS sensor, providing edge-to-edge resolution and outstanding image quality. Fully multi-coated optics increase light transmission and decrease glare. The 6×50 Digital Night Vision monocular is versatile enough for many applications including hunting, camping, boating/fishing, caving, paintball, stargazing, rescue/recovery, security surveillance, law enforcement, and video recording in continuously changing light conditions – from dawn to absolute darkness. Not only can you view your subject at night, you can also record its image as a still photo or video clip, and store it on micro SD card. The 6×50 Digital Night Vision units also include a video output port (user switchable to NTSC or PAL standard), which allows connection to video or computer equipment for recording or “live” monitoring. A built-in accessory mounting rail enables the user to attach a more powerful IR illuminator or other compatible accessories.

HOW DIGITAL NIGHT VISION WORKS
Digital Night Vision products collect existing light through the objective lens. The image is then processed through a digital CMOS sensor module and transferred to the micro-liquid crystal display (LCD). Images viewed on the LCD are magnified 6 times. Digital Night Vision models are equipped with a built-in powerful IR (infrared) illuminator that enables clear viewing in low ambient light conditions or even total darkness.

Camera Setup and Program

Special Care instructions:

• Accepts up to 64GB Micro SD card for photo storage. Do not insert/remove Micro SD card and batteries when digital camera is on. (Format Micro SD card before using, insert Micro SD card by correct front and back side)
• Turn the battery compartment cover in a counter-clockwise direction to remove it, and insert 4 AA batteries as indicated inside the battery compartment. Lithium AA batteries are recommended for maximum running time, but alkaline or rechargeable NiMh AAs may be used as well. Do NOT mix battery types, or new and old batteries. Remove the batteries if the unit will be stored for a month or longer between uses.
• Do not clean lenses and unit surfaces with paper-based products, such as newspaper, textbook paper, etc. as it can damage the coating.
• Avoid removing the eyepiece as the LCD display could become damaged.
• Do not leave the device in direct sunlight or rain. The unit is water resistant, but is not designed for prolonged exposure to moisture and cannot be submerged in water.
• Avoid dropping or otherwise shocking the unit. Although designed for rugged outdoor use, the device incorporates sophisticated digital circuitry which could be damaged in extreme cases of misuse.
• Keep camera power ON while upgrading the device.

CONTROLS/FUNCTIONS

1. POWER BUTTON
   The Power button turns the unit on or off.

   • Press and hold the power button for 3 seconds to turn the unit ON
   • Press and hold the power button for 3 seconds to turn the unit OFF

2. DIGITAL ZOOM BUTTONS
   The “+” and “-“ buttons adjust the digital zoom power, with a range of 1.0x to 5.0x.
   Hold the button down to zoom in/out rapidly. The Digital Zoom icon at the lower left corner of the display will indicate the magnification factor, from 1.0x to 5.0x (in 0.1x increments).

   • Pressing and releasing the “+” button will gradually “zoom in” to the subject in view, by 0.1x increments.
   • Pressing and releasing the “+“ button will rapidly zoom in, until the maximum 5.0x magnification factor is reached.
   • Pressing and releasing the “-” button will gradually “zoom out” to the subject in view, by 0.1x increments.
   • Pressing and releasing the “-“ button will rapidly zoom out, until the digital zoom returns to the starting point of 1.0x (no digital zoom applied)
     Hidden/Display Reticle: Press and Hold “+” button and “Power” button meanwhile

3. IR BUTTON
   The “IR” button turns on/off the Infrared LED illumination for low light operation, and is also used to reduce its brightness if necessary.

   • Press and release the “IR” button to turn on the infrared LED light (D) when ambient light levels are too low to provide good viewing quality. The IR illumination will be at “100%” level when turned on, and the display will indicate “IR9”. The unit has 9 IR brightness settings.
   • Press the “IR” button a second time to reduce the IR LED brightness level when viewing subjects at close range to avoid glare or “washout” of the image. The display will indicate “IR2”. Press “IR” again if necessary , to reduce the IR LED brightness to its lowest setting, indicated by “IR1” in the display.
   • Press the “IR” button again to switch off the IR LED light. “Black” will be shown at the lower center of the display. Switching off the IR LED when ambient light levels are adequate for viewing without it (full moon, near streetlights, etc.) will extend battery life and running time. Press the “IR” button once again to switch to DAY Mode-no IR value will be indicated.
     Long press 4seconds enter/quit Playback Mode

4. BRIGHTNESS BUTTON
   The Image Brightness (Sun Icon) button can be used to change the screen brightness.

   • Press and release the “Brightness” button to turn on screen light when ambient light levels are too low to provide good viewing quality. The unit has 6 screen brightness settings.
     Long press 4seconds enter/quit MENU setting

5. RECORD BUTTON
   The Record button is used to capture still photos or videos of the image being viewed, dependent on the setting of the Photo/Video switch. The photos and/or videos are stored on a (user supplied) micro SD card, with up to 64GB capacity. The unit has no internal memory.

   • When the unit is in Photo Mode, pressing the record button will take a single photo of the displayed image, standard .jpg format.
   • When the unit is in Video Mode, pressing the record button will start a new video recording. The Record icon in the display will begin flashing, and the Video Time display will increase as the recording continues. Video is captured in .AVI.
   • To stop recording in Video Mode, press the Record button again. (The following items are located on the bottom of the unit, under the Interface Cover Flap)
     Long press 4seconds to Turn On/Off WIFI function

6. PHOTO/VIDEO SWITCH
   The Photo/Video slide switch under the Interface cover flap determines whether still photos or videos are captured when using Record.

   • Set the switch to the “Photo” position to select still photo recording mode when the Record button is pressed .
   • Set the switch to the “Video” position to select video recording mode when the Record button is pressed .

7. MICRO SD CARD SLOT : a micro SD card (user supplied, up to 64GB maximum) must be inserted before it is possible to use the Record function. If a card is not inserted, the message “No Card” will be seen on the display when the unit is turned on.

8. USB PORT : connect a USB cable between this port and a PC/Mac to download photos/videos without removing the card, or work as a web camera.

9. TV OUTPUT JACK: the “live” image as seen on the unit’s display is output here. Connect the included video cable between this jack and a video monitor or recorder to remotely view or record the image from the night vision unit. 

DISPLAY ICONS

The photo count, remain record time, and SD card status will be displayed here

SETUP AND BASIC OPERATION

1. LOAD BATTERIES
   Turn the battery compartment cover in a counter-clockwise direction to remove it, and insert 4 AA batteries as indicated inside the battery compartment. Lithium AA batteries are recommended for maximum running time, but alkaline or rechargeable NiMh AAs may be used as well. DO NOT MIX BATTERY TYPES, OR NEW AND OLD BATTERIES. Remove the batteries if the unit will be stored for a month or longer between uses.

2. REMOVE THE LENS COVER, ADJUST DISPLAY (EYEPIECE) FOCUS FOR YOUR VISION
   Press the Power button to turn on the unit. A battery level icon is displayed at the top right corner of the screen. While looking through the eyepiece at the LCD display screen, rotate the eyepiece (eye-cup) until the display icons or edges of the display screen appear sharp to your eye. Remove the lens cover from the front of the objective lens. Note: since the device uses digital night vision technology (not analog “Gen 1”, etc.), the unit cannot be damaged by exposure to normal indoor or outdoor light levels-however, you should avoid pointing it directly at the sun or other very bright light sources to avoid overloading the sensor.

3. TURN ON IR LIGHT(IF NEEDED), ADJUST OBJECTIVE LENS FOCUS FOR SUBJECT DISTANCE
   If the image is too dark to easily view (in most building interiors, and outdoors when away from artificial lighting), press the IR button to turn on the Infrared LED light. If the image is too bright after turning on the IR light (when viewing at close range), press the IR button again to reduce the IR light level. If the image is still too dark after turning on the IR light, try pressing the Image Brightness button once or twice to lower the frame rate of the digital sensor. If the image is not sharp, rotate the objective lens barrel to change the focus until the subject appears sharp. Do not re-adjust the Display (Eyepiece) Focus (as set in Step 2), unless the display icons are un-sharp.

OTHER OPERATIONS

• AUTO POWER OFF
  If a button has not been pressed for 10 minutes, the display screen will drop to 50% brightness level. If no button is pressed within one minute after that, the unit will power off to extend battery life. Pressing any button quickly any time before the unit turns off will return the screen to full brightness level and reset the auto off countdown process, without changing any other settings

• ICON OVERLAY ON/OFF
  The user has the option to control how the icons are displayed on the LCD screen. Normally, when any button is first pressed, ALL icons are displayed for 5 seconds, but no change to the unit’s settings is made (the Record and IR buttons is an exception-image capture begins immediately the first time “Record” is pressed, and the IR light turns on at the first press of “IR”). If the same button is pressed again, the button performs its function, and the display icons remain visible for 10 seconds after the last press, before turning off automatically. To display all icons constantly, press and hold the IR button for 3 seconds. Repeat to switch back to auto icon overlay (only visible for 10 sec. max following the use of a button)

• USING THE DIGITAL ZOOM
  Press the “+” button (B) to zoom in. Press the “-” button (B) to zoom out. Hold the button down to zoom in/out rapidly. The Digital Zoom icon at the lower left corner of the display will indicate the magnification factor, from 1.0x to 5.0x (in 0.1x increments).

• SELECTING PAL OR NTSC VIDEO OUTPUT
  The Video Output jack is set to NTSC format (30fps TV standard in the USA, Canada, Mexico, etc.) by default. To select PAL video output (25fps) format as used in other countries, connect the unit to your video device first, then hold both the IR button and Image Brightness buttons down for 5 seconds while viewing the display through the eyepiece. When the display changes to “PAL”, release the buttons. To switch back to NTSC video output format, hold both buttons for 5 seconds until the display indicates “NTSC”, then release the buttons. Note: The “Auto Off” feature is disabled when using the Video Output jack.

TROUBLESHOOTING

Unit does not turn on

1. Re-install the batteries, making sure of the correct polarity (+/- terminals) orientation (refer to the Parts and Controls Guide page).
2. Replace all batteries.
3. Clean the battery compartment, especially the contact points.

Observed image is too bright
The ambient light level is too high, and/or the IR light is at 100% level.

1. 1. If you are using the IR light, press the IR button to select a lower illumination level.

2. Turn off the unit or place the objective lens cover over the lens.

Observed image is too dark
The ambient light level is too low.

1. Press the IR button to activate the Infrared Light.
2. Press the Image Brightness button to select a lower frame rate from the digital sensor.

Image is blurry

1. Re-focus by adjusting the objective lens. Adjust the diopter setting if necessary by rotating the eyepiece until the edges of the LCD display appear sharp (see “Focusing“ in this instruction manual).
2. Check the condition of the objective lens surface and eyepiece and clean if necessary.
3. Replace the batteries.
4. In low light conditions, activate the IR illumination.

Image disappears or its quality is reduced
Bright light sources (e. g. street lights at night time) may cause decreased visibility or reduced contrast. Turn the night vision unit away from the light source; visibility will return momentarily. Power consumption（Test based on new Energizer Battery，Battery life is different according to battery capacity and surrounding of use..etc）

The unit is able to connect with portable power bank to save power of battery while monitoring purpose only.

MENU SETTING

• Playback Mode: Long press “IR” button 4seconds to Enter/Quit
• MENU Mode: Long press the “Brightness” button 4seconds to Enter/Quit

*WIFI Mode: Long press “REC” button 4seconds to turn On/Off

*Hidden/Display Reticle: Press and Hold “+” button and “Power” button meanwhile

MENU MODE

*Pressing and holding Brightness button 4/5seconds to enter/exit MENU mode

WG-50 plus    MENU

Code| MENU| Settings| Default
1| Photo| 4000×3000       /       2592×1944       /

1600×1200 / 640×480

| 4000×3000
2| Movie Size| 1280 x 720 / 640 x 480 (.AVI)| 640 x 480
3| Date&Time| MM/DD/YY      HH:MM| 2019/08/01 12:00
4| ****

Time Lapse

| OFF/ On

(Start Time/End time /interval time/Video Length)

| ****

OFF

5| USB| MSDC/PCCAM| MSDC
6| ****

Language

| English/German/Russian/French/S wedish/ Italian/Japanese/Spanish/Czech/P

olish/Finish

| ****

English

7| Multi shot| 1/2/3| 1
8| ****

Latitude

| 000.000000S

(000.000000S/N-090.000000S/N)

|
9| ****

Longitude

| 000.000000W

(000.000000W/E-180.000000W/E)

|
10| WIFI| OFF/ On ( Default: SSID:NIGHT

CAM, Passward:00000000)

| OFF
11| Auto        Turn

OFF

| OFF/On (1MIN-23H59MIN)| On (10mins)
12| Format| Yes/No|
13| Version| FW version/FW update|

USB Connection

• MSDC: Device could be used as a disk while connecting with USB cable
• PCCAM: Device could be used as a WEB camera while connecting USB cable with computer (The unit is able to install Driver used as a WEB camera while computer system is under Windows2000, And The unit is compatible with kinds of WEB camera software on line and usage is same as computer camera after installing driver succesfully), such as:
• SPCA1628_V1200_WHQL Setup.exe

WIFI Share
Download “iSmart DV” Android or IOS APP firstly in the application store of mobile device, and then install it into the mobile device. This app is a free application developed by our company

WIFI APP install and setting

1. Turn On NV camera WIFI

   • Long press “REC” button to Turn on WIFI function
   • In “MENU” mode – “WIFI”- Turn On/Off

2. Mobile device WIFI connection
   Search the device name “NIGHT CAM” on Mobile device and connect, WIFI default password is 00000000.

3. NV Camera show connecting information on the screen

4. Click “iSmart DV” APP, Click “ADD New Camera” to add an NV camera and enter the Operation interface
   Please refer to the following APP operation interface
   Note: When WIFI is connected successfully, NV camera and the APP would be synchronized. Changes on APP will be same on NV camera.

Firmware upgrade

Firmware upgrade steps are as following:

1. Ready a Micro SD(TF) card and format the Micro SD card
2. Copy New Firmware files in SD card: WG50plus_20190821B.BRN
3. Insert this Micro SD card in device, press “Menu” button and Up/Down
4. Press Up button to select “FW UPDATE” then press “REC” button
5. Upgrading information is displayed on LCD screen. Keep device power on until LCD screen shut down. (Upgrade process needs 1miniutes)
6. Wait for 5seconds after upgrading, then Power On device again. Upgrade is completed. Check new FW version.

• Upgrading is needed only when an improved firmware is available.
• Keep power on when device is upgrading. Otherwise, device have to return manufacturer to repair when device data is broken in upgrading.

Appendix I: Technical Specification

• Outstanding optical clarity, high performance night vision Wide field of view
• Video out capable
• 12Mega Pixels CMOS
• In-view 1.5” TFT display
• Micro SD card: up to 64G(no included)
• Adjustable eyepiece
• Powerful infrared spotlight
• 1150ft /350M viewing range
• Field of View @ 100 yds/m:20.5ft/6.8m
• Magnification(optical): 6
• Objective Size:φ50mm
• Digital Zoom： 5
• Field of View:4°x3.3°
• The Range of Ocular Adjustment: ±3
• Aperture：F=1.3
• Obj. field： 100yds
• Eyepiece exit pupil distance: 20mm
• Eyepiece exit pupil Diameter: 18mm
• Infrared illuminator: Yes ,850NM
• JPEG:40003000, 25921944,16001200,640480
• Video:1280720, 640480@30FPS
• Observing Distance(Low Light Environment):2m～∞
• Observing Distance(Full Dark Environment): 1150ft /350M
• Video Out:PAL or NTSC
• Language:English/Spanish/French/Italian/Czech/Polish/Swedish/Russian/Jap anese/German/Finish
• Power Voltage:6V
• Rechargeable Battery: 4*AA,lithium,alkaline or NI-MH Battery
• Built-in 2 tripod mountable:YES
• TV:PAL/NTSC
• USB:Micro USB
• PC camera function:YES
• Water Resistance Standard：IPX4
• Operating Temperature Range: -10°C – +45°C
• CE,FCC.RoHs

*Without battery, Micro SD card

Appendix III: Warranty and Cautions

Your device is covered by Warranty on parts and labor from the date of original purchase, and purchases must be made through an authorized dealer. Warranty period is complying with dealers’ legal requirement. The warranty covers defects in workmanship and materials. The warranty does not apply to units, which have been damaged or abused intentionally or unintentionally. A purchase from individuals or unauthorized internet sites such as eBay voids the warranty. Tampering with or altering the unit will void the warranty. Any unauthorized service will void warranty. A copy of your original sales receipt must be produced for any warranty service.

WARNING：
Reading User’s manual before using it. Changes or modification to this unit not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.

Cautions：

• Please install batteries according to shown polarity.
• Please use good quality AA batteries and take out batteries when device will not be used for longer then a few weeks.
• It is recommended to format the Micro SD-card by the camera when used at the first time.
• Keep the device away from any heating and air conditioning vents or other heating devices, direct sunlight, and moisture.
• Always store the unit in its carrying case in a dry well ventilated space in temperature above + 15°C(60°F). Do not store near heating devices. Do not store in direct sunlight or high humidity conditions(higher than 70%)

NOTE: This camera is a precision electronic device. Do not attempt to service his camera yourself, as opening or removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltage points or other risks.

FCC 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 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.
  Shielded interface cable must be used with the equipment in order to comply with the limits for a digital device pursuant to Subpart B of Part 15 of FCC Rules. Specifications and designs are subject to change without any notice or obligation on the part of the manufacturer.

Disposal of Electric and Electronic Equipment

(Applicable in the EU and other European countries with separate collection systems) This equipment contains electric and/or electronic parts and must therefore not be disposed of as normal household waste. Instead, it should be disposed at the respective collection points for recycling provided by the communities. For you, this is free of  charge.
If the equipment contains exchangeable (rechargeable) batteries, these too must be removed before and, if necessary, in turn be disposed of according to the relevant regulations (see also the respective comments in this unit’s instructions). Further information about the subject is available at your community administration, your local waste collection company, or in the store where you purchased this equipment.

Appendix II: Parts List

FCC Statement

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 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.

Caution: Any changes or modifications to this device not explicitly approved by the manufacturer could void your authority to operate this equipment. 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.

RF Exposure Information
The device has been evaluated to meet general RF exposure requirement. The device can be used in portable exposure condition without restriction.

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