in the optimal mode prolongs operating time. If the device is focused on an object closer than 15 metres, the
emission spot of the main IR-illuminator (bright light circle) will be shifted to the right side of the display.
6. When changing the viewing distance, try to see a sharp and high-quality image by rotating the objective
(4) and the sensitivity adjustment wheel (11) and by changing the operating modes of the IR-illuminator. Do not
rotate the eyepiece's lever (7) the device is already individually adjusted.
7. Plug the output video cable into the RANGER PRO's video-output jack (12) to transmit the observed
image to an external LCD monitor. When the RANGER PRO 5x42 is coupled with video equipment, the
observed image can be recorded.
8. To connect the RANGER PRO 5x42 to a vehicle's 12V auxiliary power port, plug the car adapter into
the RANGER PRO’s power input jack (13) and connect the other end of the cable to the vehicle's auxiliary
power port.
9. To connect the RANGER PRO 5x42 to a household outlet, use a variable power switching adapter.
Be careful, observe the polarity shown on the inner side of the battery cover.
NOTE. When the batteries are in the container and the external power source is turned on, the device
operates on the external power source. If you unplug the external power source, you have to press the
«ON» button to make the device operate on the batteries.
CARE AND STORAGE
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Do not subject the digital NV device to shock or impact. Do not drop.
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Turn off the device when not in use and when moving the unit.
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The device can be used in daylight as well as nighttime conditions.
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After using the device in cold temperatures, please, wait up to 5 hours before using the device in the
warm temperatures. This helps prevent condensation on the lenses.
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Do not leave the device in direct sunlight or rain.
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Water, sand, dust, and salt can damage the device.
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Do not cover the vent grid (14) of the IR-illuminator. Please keep the grid clean to insure proper
performance of the IR illuminator.
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The device can be powered with 6 nickel cadmium batteries as well as 6 AA batteries.
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The power level of the main and auxiliary IR-illuminators when turning the device on with the «ON»
button (6) and switching the IR-illuminators with the «IR» button (8) corresponds to the value previously set
with the «+» (9) or «-» (10) buttons.
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Do not connect stray devices (headphones, for example) to the «Video» port. This may put the device
out of action.
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When focusing on the display (you can see the fine black net) 7 light or dark spots on the whole field
of view in the image plane are acceptable.
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The main IR-illuminator can not be focused.
CLEANING
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Do not scratch the external lens surfaces or touch them with your fingers.
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Clean the device's lenses with optic/camera lens tissue or a clean cloth moistened with alcohol. You
may use your breath to mist the surface of the glass prior to wiping. Clean the device's surfaces with alcohol if
necessary and dry thoroughly.
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The RANGER PRO’s plastic surfaces do not require special treatment. If necessary, clean the unit's
surfaces with a clean, soft cloth and a petroleum-based jelly and dry thoroughly.
Important Note:
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Do not pour alcohol directly on the lenses.
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Do not clean lenses and unit surfaces with any paper, such as newspaper, notebook paper, etc.: this
can damage the coating.
STORAGE
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Remove the unit's batteries if the device will not be used for longer than 2 months.
