levenhuk Halo 13X Plus Digital Night Vision Monoculars User Manual

: June 3, 2024
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Table of Contents

levenhuk Halo 13X Plus Digital Night Vision Monoculars
overview
Digital Night Vision Monocular
Specifications
Getting started
Installing/removing the memory card
Button panel and device settings
Display information
References
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levenhuk Halo 13X Plus Digital Night Vision Monoculars

overview

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FIG-1

Objective lens
IR UP button IR DOWN
button
SHOT button Battery
compartment
MODE button
MENU button
POWER button
Eyepiece
USB and microSD slots
Focusing
wheel
Tripod adapter
Strap hooks

Digital Night Vision Monocular

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Warning: 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, Mini USB 2.0 cable, MicroSD card 32GB, strap, and user manual.

Specifications

Magnification, x 1—4 (digital)
Objective lens diameter, mm 39
Field of view, ° 10
Focal ratio f/1.2
Close focus, m / ft 0.5 / 1.6
Observation distance, m / ft 200–250 (in complete darkness) 1~∞ (in weak light) /
656–820 (in complete darkness) 1~∞ (in weak light)
Tripod adapter thread 1/4″
Operating temperature range, −10…+45 (operating), −20…+60 (storage)/
°C / °F +14…+113 (operating), −4…+140 (storage)
IR-illumination IR LEDs 3W (7 brightness levels)
IR wavelength, nm 850
Recording time with illumination (IR), h 7,5
Recording time without illumination (IR), h 8
Power supply Li-ion battery, 2600 mA∙h
Operation voltage 7V
Storage class 10, microSD up to 32GB
Image format and resolution JPEG, 3M (2048x1536pix), 2M (1600x1200pix), 1M (1280x960pix) , VGA (640×480)
Video format and resolution AVI, 1080P (1920x1080pix at 30 fps) , 960P (1280×960 pix at 30fps) , VGA (640x480pix at 30fps)
Dimensions, mm/ft 188x73x60 / 7.4×2.8×2.3
Weight, g/lb 263 / 0.6

Getting started

Install batteries
Open the battery compartment cover and insert the batterie according to the correct polarity marks. Close the cover.

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

A long press will turn the device on/off and to zoom in/out the image. For the other functions, use a short press.
POWER button
Press and hold the POWER button for 3 seconds to turn the device on or off. Turn the focus 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; 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; 3) scroll the menu down.

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.

MENU button

To change the settings, press the MENU button and highlight the desired menu item by scrolling up (IR UP) or down (IR DOWN).
Select the highlighted item by pressing the SHOT 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).

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. Press and hold the MENU button for three seconds.
SHOT 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

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. Make sure the batteries are installed correctly with regard to polarity (+ and –). 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. 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.

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