Operation Manual
NIGHT VISION MONOCULAR
PHANTOM 150
105 Sparks Ave., Toronto, ON, M2H 2S5, Canada
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Read prior to activation
You have just purchased a complicated electronic device.
To operate it properly, please read this manual carefully.
Here are some common Precautions that must be noted.
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NEVER expose the opened objective lens of an active
unit in daylight. At daytime objective lens must be
covered by caps. There is a tiny hole in the cap to
provide enough light for day time operation.
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NEVER aim active unit at intense light sources (i.e.
lights, headlamps, campfires, the Moon, etc.)
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NEVER reverse the polarity of a battery
NEVER disassemble the unit
NEVER connect the unit to external power sources
ALWAYS remove batteries when not in use for a long
period
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ALWAYS keep the objective lenses covered when not
in use
ALWAYS store in a warm dry place when not in use
Table of contents
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Overview.........................................................1
Delivery set .....................................................4
Optional accessories ...............................................4
Specifications ..................................................5
Design..............................................................6
Operation Instructions .....................................7
5.1. Prior to use..................................................7
5.2. Testing of operation....................................7
5.3. Operation at night.......................................7
5.4. Using the camera/video adapter..................8
5.5. Using interchangeable lenses......................8
TROUBLESHOOTING ..................................9
6.1. The monocular does not work. ...................9
6.2. The image does not appear in focus............9
6.3. Image flashes..............................................9
6.4. Condensation accumulates on the parts......9
6.5. Visibility decreases and / or disappears....10
6.6. Visible spots .............................................10
WARRANTY................................................11
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CUSTOMER SUPPORT...............................13
ACCEPTANCE CERTIFICATE ..................14
Thank you for purchasing Phantom 150.
Please read all the instructions carefully prior to use.
Failure to follow the instructions may void the warranty.
1. Overview
Phantom 150 Night Vision monocular is a sophisticated
optoelectronic observation device designed to allow
observations of personnel and orientation in night time
conditions. The unit utilizes an image intensifier which
amplifies available moonlight, starlight or man-made light.
Waterproof, lightweight and compact – this advanced system
is the most affordable Gen 2+ system on the market.
Some of the typical activities where the Phantom 150 will be
useful: boating, search and rescue, law enforcement, wildlife
observation, security.
Features
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Can be connected to video and photo cameras
Waterproof
Rugged body
High quality wide angle interchangeable lens (m42x1 )
The built in infra red illuminator allows observations in
total darkness (e.g. cave)
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The internal lens with focusing mechanism ensures
adjustment for sharpness for both near and remote
objects;
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The eye piece allows dioptric adjustment
Soft rubber eye cap blocks disturbing lateral light and
protects from lens from occasional impacts
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Standard batteries power the device for at least 10 hours
Two switch buttons separate switch the night vision
device and the IR illuminator, thus saving batteries;
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Original compact design and ergonomic shape make the
device handy and comfortable to hold with one hand
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Low battery indicator
Delayed automatic shut off prevents battery drain
Warning!
After transportation or keeping the device at temperature
lower than -25°C (-13°F), the device must be warmed up at
ambient temperature from -20°C (-4°F) to +40°C (104°F)
during 2-3 hours.
Precautions
Phantom 150 is a precision optical instrument equipped with
electronics. Therefore, it should be handled with due care.
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Keep your device away from direct sunlight, impacts,
dust, moisture, and sharp changes of temperature.
Do not touch the optical surfaces with fingers. Doing so
may damage the anti-reflection coating.
Clean optical surfaces with professional camera lens
cleaning supplies.
Clean the device exterior with a soft clean cloth.
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Do not take the cover off the lens unless necessary.
Keep away from heating appliances and central heating.
Do not apply excessive force to lens assembly, agile
elements and thread connections.
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Due to considerable optical magnification of the eyepiece
some small structures inside the tube coating in the form
of dark and/or white points may be seen in the field of
view; this does not affect the capabilities of the device;
The device resolution may change from the center
towards the perimeter of the field of view. This is an
inherent feature of the image tube type utilized in the
device.
Remove the battery during periods of non-operating and
when storing the device for a long period of time.
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2. Delivery set
Phantom 150 is supplied with the following components:
Quantity
Phantom 150
Carrying strap
Case
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1
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1
1
1
Lens cover
Manual
Warranty Card
Optional accessories
Camera/video adapter
Additional lenses (85/1.5, 300/4.5, 500/5.6, 1000/10 )
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3. Specifications
Generation
2+
Magnification, x
2.3 ± 0.2
Field of view, degrees
Focus range, m
16
1 - ∞
Objective lens diameter, mm
Objective F number
Eye relief, mm
42
1,2
25
Eyepiece focal length, mm
System resolution, mrad
Dioptric correction
15
1
± 4
Tube resolution, standard
36-40
high definition, lp/mm
45-64
Camera/video adapter connector, mm
Battery
52x1/37x1
3V Lithium CR2
Battery life, hours:
Without IR
25
With IR
10
Allowed illumination, lx
Operating temperature, °C
Dimensions, inches
Dimensions, mm
5x10-3 - 1x10-1
-25 ÷ +40
7.3x3.3x2.6
185x85x65
18 oz; 0.535 kg
Weight, viewer only
NOTE : As the design is being continuously improved some
specifications may differ from those given above.
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4. Design
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1- Body
3 - Eyepiece
2- Lens focusing ring
4 - Power switch button
6 - IR Illuminator
8 - Lens cap
5 - IR illuminator switch
7 - Battery compartment
cover
9 - Carrying strap
10 - Low battery indicator
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5. Operation Instructions
WARNING!
Never operate your night vision device at daylight without
the lens cover on! Never direct the lens to bright light!
5.1. Prior to use
Unpack the device. To install/replace battery unscrew battery
compartment cover (7) and install/replace the battery
observing the polarity; close cover (7).
Make sure the lens cap (8) is closed. Check the functioning of
the device by switching it on (switch 4) and looking through
the eyepiece (3). If the Unit works you will see greenish lit
screen. If the screen is not lit, check the battery. Replace the
battery if necessary.
5.2. Testing of operation
Turn on the device using power switch (4). Lens cap (8) must
be on. Direct the device on an object within 40-50 m away.
Rotating the eyepiece (3) and objective lens (2) achieve the
sharpest image.
5.3. Operation at night
Unscrew the lens cover (8). Turn on the device using switch
(4). Turning the eyepiece (3) achieve the most clear image on
the screen. Then obtain the most clear-cut image by rotating
the objective lens (2). Repeat focusing steps if necessary.
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If ambient light is insufficient an IR illuminator can be
activated by pressing switch (5).
Note: After a while the Unit will shut itself off to prevent
battery drain.
5.4. Using the camera/video adapter.
Prior to installing the adapter, carefully remove the eye cup.
The adapter consists of 2 rings:
a) Camera adapter is 52x1 mm size. It will fit the filter
thread of lenses of many consumer
cameras, like Nikon etc.
b) Video adapter is 37x1mm. It will fit
most Sony cameras and some other as
well.
If none of the provided adapters fits your
camera check local camera store and camera
manufacturer for proper step up/step down rings.
5.5. Using interchangeable lenses.
The unit is equipped with PENTAX “screw type” removable
lens F 50/1.2, M 42x1. It will fit most Pentax screw type
lenses or, using proper adapters, many other lenses.
Note: When putting back on the original lens, make sure to
screw the lens on all the way to prevent humidity penetration.
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6. TROUBLESHOOTING
6.1. The monocular does not work.
Check that the battery is installed properly.
Check the battery charge. Replace if it is weak.
6.2. The image does not appear in focus.
Bring the inspected object to the center of the image. Turning
the eyepiece focusing lever (3) adjust to achieve the clearest
image on the screen. Then obtain the most clear-cut image of
the object.
The image doesn’t appear in focus. Bring the inspected object,
if the view still does not seem in focus, clean the lenses; they
could be foggy or dusty.
6.3. Image flashes
It is normal for the unit to flash within the first 2 minutes of
activation.
Continued flashing may be caused by bright light environment
(even with the cap closed).
6.4. Condensation accumulates on the parts.
When the unit is brought from cold into a warm environment,
it has to warm up for up to 5 hours. Only then it is allowed to
turn it ON again.
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6.5. Visibility decreases and / or disappears.
Bright light sources (moon, projectors or headlights) may
result in visibility degradation or even complete
disappearance. If this happens move the scope away from the
light source immediately. The image should be restored in
within 2 minutes.
Poor atmospheric conditions such as fog, haze or extremely
dark environments, will decrease the visibility distance as
well.
6.6. Visible spots
Image quality of the object, which is being observed when an
image intensifier is functioning, depends mainly on operating
characteristics of this image intensifier.
Due to this fact black spots, which are inherent in the image
intensifier, may be seen in the field of view of a viewing
device. Field of view is shown below.
Central zone
Boundary zone
Periphery zone
Acceptable defects, which may be seen in the field of viewing
device, are given in the table
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Type of
black spots
Zone
Size of black spots,
mm
Number of
spots
Central
(circle of diameter
5.5 mm)
Up to 0.073
From 0.073 to 0.150
From 0.150 to 0.294
Not limited
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Immovable
Boundary
(circle of diameter
5.5-9.0 mm)
From 0.073 to 0.150
From 0.150 to 0.294
From 0.294 to 0.400
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3
1
Periphery
(circle of diameter
9.0-11.0 mm)
Not limited
Not limited
1
Entire field
(circle of diameter
11.0 mm)
From 0.150 to 0.294
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7. WARRANTY
NEWCON warrants this product against defects in material
and workmanship for one year from the date of the original
purchase, but no more than 18 months from the date of
manufacturing. Longer warranty is available, subject to the
terms of the specific sales contract. Should your Newcon
product prove to be defective during this period, please deliver
the product securely packaged in its original container or an
equivalent, along with the proof of the original purchase date,
to your Newcon Dealer.
Newcon will repair (or at its option replace with the same or
comparable model), the product or part thereof, which, on
inspection by Newcon, is found to be defective in materials or
workmanship.
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What This Warranty Does Not Cover:
NEWCON is not responsible for warranty service should the
product fail as a result of improper maintenance, misuse,
abuse, improper installation, neglect, damage caused by
disasters such as fire, flooding, lightning, improper power
supply, or service other than by a NEWCON Authorized
Service.
Postage, insurance, and shipping costs incurred while
presenting your NEWCON product for warranty service are
your responsibility.
If shipping from North America, please, include a cheque or
money order payable to NEWCON OPTIK for the amount of
$15.00 to cover handling and return shipping.
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8. CUSTOMER SUPPORT
Should you experience any difficulties with your NEWCON
OPTIK product, consult the enclosed manual. If the problem
remains unresolved, contact our customer support department
at (416) 663-6963 or toll free at 1-877-368-6666. Our
operating hours are 9am-5pm, Monday - Friday, Eastern
Standard Time. At no time should equipment be sent back to
Newcon without following the instructions of our technical
support department.
NEWCON OPTIK accepts no responsibility for unauthorized
returns.
To locate NEWCON Authorized Dealer call:
Tel: (416) 663-6963 Fax: (416) 663-9065
Email: [email protected]
The defective products should be shipped to:
From the USA only:
2331 Superior Ave. Cleveland, OH 44114
From all other countries:
105 Sparks Ave., Toronto, ON
M2H 2S5, CANADA
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9. ACCEPTANCE CERTIFICATE
NIGHT VISION DEVICE PHANTOM 150
Serial number: _________________________________
Complies with all technical specifications and has passed the
inspection.
Date of production: _________________________________
Quality Inspector: __________________________________
Quality Assurance Seal
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NEWCON OPTIK ™ 2010
Printed in Canada
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