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INFRA-RED ILLUMINATION
By pressing the “SL” button a third time you will then see a
red diode
“
I
” light up. The
red diode
represents the 100M
infra-red illuminator’s brightness adjustment mode. Adjust-
ments should be easily seen if you look through the Aries
258 while you work the “+” and “–” adjustment buttons.
Infra-red illuminators, or IR illuminators, are common to
night vision. The IR light greatly enhances the perform-
ance of the Aries 258, while remaining almost totally invis-
ible to the naked eye. The IR illuminator on the Aries 258
is the 100M and is located near the windage and elevation
adjustments.
In a dark environment, power up the Aries scope. Now, find
a scene and examine it without the IR on, and with the IR on. Note the difference in illumina-
tion. It is important to remember that the IR illuminator is simply an infra red light source, and
like any light source, It may loose its effectiveness over a great distance.
You may desire a different field of coverage from the IR illuminator, if so the beam is focusable.
By turning the lens of the IR illuminator you will change the beam width slightly.
NOTE:
The IR will automatically turn off when the unit’s main power switch is turned to the “off”
position.
SLEEP MODE
One of greatest new features, that your Smart scope has is a “SLEEP” mode. This feature will
extend the life of your scope many folds, set the scope to memorize your initial settings and
extend your battery life (by settings we mean only the digital settings. These include bright-
ness of the tube, brightness of the reticle, and magnitude of the IR. ) The sleep mode works in
the following way:
The scope will automatically shut down if it dose not sense
any activity for 20 minutes. Activity includes pressing any
of the buttons ir simply moving it back and forth away from
your face. When activating the sleep mode the scope will
first warn you by turning off the reticle for 10 seconds. If
your intention is to keep using the scope, simply touch any
key and the scope will reactivate.
One of the reason why a “SLEEP” mode is programmed
into your scope is to preserve the life of light intensifier tube
and batteries in case you forget to turn your unit off. If you
notice that the reticle has turned off after 20 minutes, just
push “SL” button and the scope will return to its previous
settings.
If you would like to put your scope in the “SLEEP” mode
before the 20 minute period, just push the “SL” and “–” at the same time. Just push “SL” to
return to previous settings, the “Smart” scope will remember them. This will be a very valuable
feature if you are waiting for game to come, you could prepare all of the settings, place the unit
in “SLEEP” mode and activate it precisely when you need it. To disable the proximity sensor
press “SL” and “+” at the same time. In order to turn the proximity sensor back on, press” SL”
and “+” at the same time again.
NOTE:
The scope will be capable of running on “SLEEP” mode for more than 10 (ten) days and
will be ready to use at any moment. Remember, you don’t have to turn the unit off while you are
using it (“Smart” sight will remember all the settings. ) Use master “ON/OFF” switch only to store
the scope. The proximity sensor will work best in a dark environment. Daylight testing and/or
Infra-red illuminator
“SL” button
“-” button
“+” button
