Electrophysics AstroScope 9350, Operating Manual

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TABLE OF CONTENT
1 INTRODUCTION TO ASTROSCOPE NIGHT VISION......................1-1
1.1 Purpose of This Manual ..................................................................1-1
1.1.1 How This Guide Is Organized..............................................1-1
1.2 Important Safeguards ......................................................................1-1
1.3 Reference Guide..............................................................................1-3
1.4 How Image Intensifiers Work.........................................................1-5
1.5 Evolution of Image Intensifiers ......................................................1-7
1.6 Benefits of AstroScope Night Vision .............................................1-7
2 ASTROSCOPE CONFIGURATION, SET-UP, AND OPERATION ...2-1
2.1 Removable-Lens Camera and Camcorder Operation.....................2-3
2.1.1 Required Components........................................................2-4
2.1.2 Assembly............................................................................2-5
2.1.3 Notes on Optimal Use........................................................2-6
2.2 Non- emovable-Lens Camcorder Operation R ...............................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 ................................................................2-21
2.4.1 Required Components......................................................2-22
2.4.2 Assembly..........................................................................2-23
3 ASTROSCOPE ACCESSORIES SET-UP AND OPERATION............3-1
3.1 200 m Low-Light Telephoto Lens m ...............................................3-3
3.1.1 Required Components........................................................3-4
3.1.2 Assembly............................................................................3-5
3.1.3 Notes on Optimal Use........................................................3-8
4 TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE .............................................................4-1
5 MA NTENANCE I ....................................................................................5-1
5.1 Key Operational Parameters ...........................................................5-1
5.1.1 Power: ................................................................................5-1
5.1.2 Environmental ....................................................................5-1
5.2 Cleaning ......................................................................................5-1
6 WA RANTY R ..........................................................................................6-1
6.1 HOW TO RETURN PRODUCTS FOR WARRANTY REPAIR .6-1
6.2 HOW TO RETURN PRODUCTS FOR “OUT OF WARRANTY”
REPAIR ......................................................................................6-2
7 CONTACT SHEET FOR REPAIRS AND SERVICE ...........................7-1