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EC PN 080526

REV C

February 2004

Summary of Contents for AstroScope 9350

Page 1: ...Export limitations Because the AstroScope 9350 modules utilize state of the art image intensifier technology it is unlawful to carry these devices out of the country or to export them without an appr...

Page 2: ...TO CONTINUOUS RAIN OR MOISTURE TO REDUCE RISK OF SHOCK AND TO REDUCE ANNOYING INTERFERENCE USE ONLY RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES CAUTION DO NOT REMOVE THE COVER THERE ARE NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE...

Page 3: ...2 11 2 2 1 Required Components 2 12 2 2 2 Assembly 2 13 2 2 3 Notes on Optimal Use 2 14 2 3 C Mount Camera Operation 2 17 2 3 1 Required Components 2 18 2 3 2 Assembly 2 18 2 4 Pocket Scope Operation...

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Page 5: ...ngs Troubleshooting Solutions to common problems Maintenance Information on how to clean and store the 9350 units Product Specification Information on current draw and environmental specs Night Vision...

Page 6: ...ay from heat sources such as radiators heat registers stoves or other sources of heat 8 Power Sources This product should be operated only from the type of power source indicated here 9 Cleaning Do no...

Page 7: ...1 3 Reference Guide 200mm Lens see pg 3 1 Canon EOS Pair see pg 2 3 200mm Lens see pg 3 1 200mm Lens see pg 3 1 Canon XL Pair see pg 2 3 Nikon Pair see pg 2 3 1 3...

Page 8: ...Bracket Series see pg 2 11 200mm Lens see pg 3 1 1 4 200mm Lens see pg 3 1 BBA C Adapter see pg 2 17 Pocket Scope see pg 2 21 200mm Lens see pg 3 1...

Page 9: ...can be entered as evidence in criminal prosecutions The sequence to image formation in an image intensifier is as follows light is converted to electrons then converted back to light making intensifi...

Page 10: ...e selected phosphor glows green when charged The green color is selected because the human eye can differentiate more shades of green than any other color 5 Because the image is inverted a fiber optic...

Page 11: ...rly 1990s image intensifiers became available with photocathodes made from gallium arsenide This produced significantly more sensitivity and an extended near infrared spectral responsivity range to 95...

Page 12: ...ithout the need to purchase an additional image intensifier In addition as new image intensifiers become available because of technology improvements these image intensifiers can be purchased to deliv...

Page 13: ...2 1 2 ASTROSCOPE CONFIGURATION SET UP AND OPERATION...

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Page 15: ...r Operation This section describes the configuration set up and operation of AstroScope Night Vision on removable lens cameras and camcorders such as Nikon SLF Digital Cameras Canon EOS type SLR Digit...

Page 16: ...fully If any of the optics becomes dirty refer to the Maintenance section of this manual for cleaning instructions 2 1 1 1 Nikon Components 9350NIK BBA side for Nikon Cameras 9350NIK FLA side for Niko...

Page 17: ...XL Camcorders 9350XL FLA for Canon XL Camcorders 2 1 2 Assembly The Front Lens Adapter FLA has an alignment pin on the inside wall Align the pin with the groove on the side of the CIU and slide the C...

Page 18: ...osure Mode not Aperture Shutter or Program mode 5 The lens iris should be set to its widest open position f 1 4 as an example 6 The shutter speed should start off at 1 30th of a second as this is the...

Page 19: ...he shutter release button Turn the wheel until the shutter speed displayed in the viewfinder reads 30 2 On the back of the camera above the large thumb wheel is another On Off switch Turn it to On The...

Page 20: ...not function in conjunction with the XL EOS Adapter Canon XL EOS Adapter 2 1 3 4 Use on Film Cameras 1 Select a fast film with an ISO of at least 1000 The user can decide on black white or color film...

Page 21: ...9 6 Using the camera s metering system adjust the shutter speed to attain a correct exposure Note All EOS and only Nikon Auto S brand lenses may auto focus with the AstroScope if there is enough ligh...

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Page 23: ...2 2 Non Removable Lens Camcorder Operation This section describes the configuration set up and operation of AstroScope Night Vision on non removable lens camcorders 2 11...

Page 24: ...vision camcorder Handle each part carefully If any of the optics become dirty refer to the Maintenance section of this manual for cleaning instructions 9350EPA 9350FLA C 9350 Bracket Actual Bracket ma...

Page 25: ...e Battery Door release Battery Door release 2 The FLA C has an alignment pin on the inside wall Align the pin with the groove on the side of the CIU and slide the CIU into the FLA C Alignment Pin Groo...

Page 26: ...e EPA and the Camcorder 7 Secure the Objective Lens to the FLA C 2 2 3 Notes on Optimal Use 1 To activate the unit turn the power switch on the 9350EPA to the On position 2 Turn the camcorder on 3 Usi...

Page 27: ...arp focus Only focus with the objective lens for crisp and sharp images NOTE It is always best to select an objective lens that produces the desired magnification Zooming with the camcorder objective...

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Page 29: ...2 3 C Mount Camera Operation This section describes the configuration set up and operation of the AstroScope Night Vision C Mount Cameras 2 17...

Page 30: ...for cleaning instructions 9350BBA C The rear module consisting of a 1 C Mount thread detachable power cable and plug cap 2 18 e ded to 9350FLA C This is the C Mount device into which th objective lens...

Page 31: ...volts DC The wire with the white stripe is positive 6 Set the focus on the objective lens to a subject 15 feet 5 meters away While looking at a monitor loosen the back focus lens locking screw to adj...

Page 32: ...Wheel Push to remove 9 If you wish to reorient the 9350BBA C with the tripod mount at the bottom and the focus wheel on top simply loosen knurled thumb screw located at the back side of the chassis a...

Page 33: ...2 4 Pocket Scope Operation This section describes the configuration set up and operation the AstroScope Night Vision Pocket Scope 2 21...

Page 34: ...ents Below is a list of items included with the unit Handle each part carefully If any of the optics becomes dirty refer to the Maintenance section of this manual for cleaning instructions 9350EPA 935...

Page 35: ...the Battery Door release Battery Door release 2 The FLA C has an alignment pin on the inside wall Align the pin with the groove on the side of the CIU and slide the CIU into the FLA C 2 23 3 The 9350E...

Page 36: ...the back of the 9350EPA about half way 5 Thread the Objective Lens to the FLA C 6 Power the unit by turning the switch on the 9350EPA to the On position 7 Set the lens at infinity and adjust the eyepi...

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Page 39: ...3 1 3 ASTROSCOPE ACCESSORIES SET UP AND OPERATION...

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Page 41: ...3 1 200 mm Low Light Telephoto Lens 3 3...

Page 42: ...Below is a list of items included with the unit Handle each part carefully If any of the optics become dirty refer to the Maintenance section of this manual for cleaning instructions 200mm Lens 200mm...

Page 43: ...Catadioptric Lens is shipped with the lens hood in the stowed position Note The hood has a bayonet design which allows you to remove it and reverse it so that the lens can be stored in a compact form...

Page 44: ...ock in place 3 1 2 1 Using the Tripod Mount Note The Tripod Mount is only required when using a tripod The tripod mount is not used on units that include the 9350EPA which already have an integral tri...

Page 45: ...nt to the tripod using one of the three holes on the bottom until the system is balanced The Tripod Mount base can be reversed if necessary to balance a heavy camera system as follows Remove the three...

Page 46: ...3 1 3 1 Nikon The AstroScope 200mm Catadioptric Lens has a fixed aperture of F1 3 Since there is no electronic communication between the camera and lens the camera s automatic settings cannot be used...

Page 47: ...rectly onto the EPA along with the CIU 2 Focus the lens as needed 3 1 3 4 Canon XL 1S The Canon XL 1S camcorder can use the 200mm Catadioptric lens The EOS N adapter is required along with the Canon X...

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Page 49: ...only with the objective lens Image is too Dark It is important to understand that all night vision devices amplify the available light If the ambient lighting conditions are very low it may be diffic...

Page 50: ...PA requires two AAA batteries to power the CIU If the batteries are dead you will not see the green image in the eyepiece No Power Using the 9350BBA C adapter The 9350BBA C requires a power source of...

Page 51: ...to avoid touching the exposed lens faces Skin acid left behind with fingerprints can be damaging to coatings and lens substrates First use a jet of air or blow across the surface to remove any sand or...

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Page 54: ...ctrophysics you may contact us through the phone number and address provided on the contact sheet at the end of this booklet You are required to provide the following information 1 Model and serial nu...

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