Manual

Ventex thermal binoculars are intended for various applications, such as bird and wildlife observation, terrain orientation, search operations, and outdoor tours.

Ventex thermal imaging binoculars with built-in laser rangefinder are designed in the classic form factor of daytime binoculars.

The binoculars can be used both at night and during the day. They are well suited for operation in adverse weather conditions (fog, smog, rain), as well as in environments with obstacles (branches, bushes, grass, etc.) that hinder the detection of objects of interest.

These binoculars are equipped with a precise built-in laser rangefinger capable of measuring distances up to 1000 m accurately (± 1 m).

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To get started, see the sections:

Battery Charging

Battery Installation

Powering on and Image Setting

Laser Rangefinder

Wild Vision

• Ventex thermal binoculars
• АPS3 Battery Pack
• APS battery charger
• Power adapter
• USB Type-C cable with USB Type-A adapter
• Carrying case
• Neck strap
• Quick-Start guide
• Lens cloth
• Warranty card
• Tripod adapter

• Classic daytime binocular design
• 9-color display palette
• 3 calibration modes: manual, semi-automatic and automatic
• Long detection distance
• Smooth digital zoom
• 3 levels of sensitivity enhancement: Normal, High, Ultra
• “Picture-in-Picture” mode
• Built-in laser rangefinder
• Display functions turn off with the proximity sensor
• Display dimming function
• Auto shutdown function
• Defective Pixel Repair function
• Device firmware update using the free
• Wide operating temperature range -25 °С – +50°С (-13 °F – +122 °F)
• Completely waterproof IPX7
• Tripod mount
• Video streaming via USB Type-C

Video/Audio Recording

• Built-in video and sound recorder
• Integration with iOS and Android devices
• Wi-Fi remote control and viewing using a smartphone
• Video recording without GUI overlay

Battery Pack

• Quick Change Li-Ion Battery Pack APS 3
• Charging from USB Power Bank
• Quick-Charge power delivery

1. Laser rangefinder
2. Removable lens covers
3. Battery release button
4. Power ON/OFF/Calibration button
5. REC button
6. LRF button
7. UP/ZOOM navigation button
8. DOWN navigation button
9. MENU button
10. Lens focus ring
11. Battery APS 3
12. Eyepiece dioptre rings
13. Eyepieces
14. Battery compartment
15. Tripod adapter
16. Tripod adapter socket
17. USB Type-C port

• Only use the charger supplied with the Battery Pack. The use of any other charger may irreparably damage the Battery Pack or the charger and may cause fire.
• Do not charge the built-in and removable batteries immediately after moving the device and batteries from a cold place to a warm place. Wait at least 30 minutes for the device and batteries to warm up.
• It is not recommended to charge the batteries with a charger connected to the USB port of a computer or laptop. It can damage the computer.
• Do not leave the Battery Pack unattended while charging.
• Never use a modified or damaged charger.
• Do not leave the Battery Pack with a charger connected to the power adapter after charging is complete.
• Do not expose batteries to high temperatures or to a naked flame.
• Do not use batteries as a power source for devices that do not support APS batteries.
• Do not disassemble or bend batteries or charger.
• Do not drop or strike batteries or charger.
• Batteries and charger are not designed to be immersed in water.
• Keep the Battery Pack out of the reach of children.

• For long-term storage, the built-in and removable batteries should be partially charged – from 50 to 80%.
• Batteries should be charged at an ambient temperature of 0 °C … +35 °C. Otherwise, battery life will be significantly reduced.
• When using batteries at sub-zero ambient temperatures, the battery capacity decreases, this is normal and not a defect.
• Do not use batteries at temperatures outside the range of -25 °C … +50 °C – it may reduce the battery life.
• The battery has a short-circuit protection. Any situation that may cause short-circuiting, however, should be avoided.

Ventex binoculars are supplied with a removable and rechargeable APS3 lithium-ion battery pack and a built-in rechargeable lithium-ion battery. The batteries should be charged before first use.

The icons  in the status bar will flash when the battery is low. The batteries need to be charged.

Option 1

1. Install the APS 3 battery (11) in the battery compartment (14) of the device.
2. Connect the USB Type-C cable (21) to the USB Type-C connector (17) of the device.
3. Connect the other end of the USB cable (21) to the Power Adapter (22) by removing the USB Type-A adapter.
4. Plug the Power Adapter (22) into a 100-240 V socket.
5. Wait until the batteries are fully charged (indication in the status bar: ; 1 – built-in battery, 2 – removable battery).

Note: next to the USB Type-C connector (17) on the device body there is a light-emitting diode (24) to indicate the battery charge level when the device is switched off.

(24) LED indication	Battery status
	Batteries are charging
	Batteries are charged
	One of the batteries is defective. The device must not be used. The defective battery should be replaced.   Contact Pulsar service to replace the internal battery.
–	There is no external battery in the device, or the device is switched on

Attention! When charging rechargeable batteries via a USB Type-C connector (17) in the device body section:

• Charging priority is given to the built-in battery.
• When the device is off, both batteries are charged at the same time. When using the device, the external battery is discharged first.
• Built-in and removable batteries support USB Power Delivery fast charging technology when using the USB Type-C cable and power adapter supplied with the device.

Option 2

1. Insert the Battery Pack (11) along the rail into the APS charger (18) slot as far as it will go. The APS charger is supplied with your device or purchased separately.
2. Point A on the battery and point B on the charger should match.
3. Connect the USB Type-C plug of the USB cable (21) to the port (19) of the charger (18).
4. Connect the second plug of the USB cable (21) to the USB port on the power adapter (22).
5. Plug the device into a 100-240 V socket.
6. The LED indicator (20) will display battery charge status.
7. Wait until the battery is fully charged (LED indication (20): ).
8. Two batteries* can be charged at the same time: the second slot is designed for it.

(20) LED Indicator**	Battery Charge Status
	Battery level is from 0% to 10%. Charger is connected to a power supply.
	Battery level is from 0% to 10%. Charger is not connected to a power supply.
	Battery level is from 10% to 20%.
	Battery level is from 20% to 60%.
	Battery level is from 60% to 95%.
	Battery completely charged. Charging will automatically stop. The battery can be disconnected from the charger.
	Defective battery. Do not use the battery.

* Purchased separately.

** LED indicator displays the current battery charge status for 30 seconds when the APS charger is not plugged in. When the power is being supplied, the indicator is constantly displaying the current battery charge status, the LEDs are additionally flickering to display the battery charging process.

Attention! Before installing the battery, make sure that there is an undamaged rubber insulating ring on the battery. The ring is designed to protect your device from moisture getting inside. Damage to the device due to a missing ring is not covered by the warranty. To replace or purchase a ring, contact your local distributor.

1. Install the battery (11) into the battery compartment (14). A pictogram in the form of a “dot” on the battery should be on the left.
2. You will hear a click when the battery is placed correctly.
3. To remove the battery from the device, press the Battery Release button (3).

Ventex devices are powered by 2 batteries: built-in Battery Pack and removable Battery Pack APS3.

1. If there are two batteries in the device at the same time, two battery icons are displayed in the status bar (1 – built-in battery, 2 – removable battery). The device battery is displayed in white, inactive – in grey.
2. When there is no removable battery in the device, only one icon for the built-in battery displays in white in the status bar.
3. When both batteries are fully charged, the device is powered by the removable battery. If there is low removable battery level, the device will switch to the built-in battery.
4. Battery charge level is displayed in % above the icon in the status bar while charging.
5. It is possible to replace the removable battery even while the device is on.

Attention!  When installing a removable battery with a sufficient charge level, the device will automatically switch to it.

Power can be supplied from an external source such as a 5 V power bank.

1. Connect the external power supply to the USB Type-C port (17) of the device.
2. The device switches to external power source, while built-in Battery Pack and removable Battery Pack APS3 will gradually recharge.
3. The display will show the battery icon  with charge level as a percentage.
4. If the device is powered by an external power supply, but the APS3 battery is not connected, only the built-in battery will be charged.
5. When the external power supply is disconnected, the device switches to the internal battery pack without powering off.

Warning! Charging the built-in battery and the APS3 battery from the power bank at an external temperature below 0 °C (32 °F) can reduce the battery life. When using external power, connect the Power Bank to the device after it has been turned on and working for several minutes.

1. Open the lens covers (2).
2. Turn the device on with a short press of the ON/OFF (4) button.
3. Adjust the interpupillary distance by moving the eyepieces (13) farther or closer to each other. It takes some effort to move the eyepieces.
4. Adjust the symbol sharpness on the displays by rotating the eyepiece dioptre rings (12). In future, it will not be necessary to rotate the eyepiece dioptre rings, regardless of the distance and other conditions.
5. To focus on the object being observed rotate the lens focusing ring (10).
6. Select the calibration mode: manual (M), semi-automatic (SA) or automatic (A) in the main menu (enter the menu by long pressing the MENU (9) button).
7. Calibrate the image with a short press of the ON/OFF (4) button  (when calibration mode (SA) or (M) has been selected). Close the lens cap before manual calibration.
8. Select the required amplification level (“Normal”, “High”, “Ultra”) by briefly pressing the DOWN (8) button.
9. Adjust the brightness, display contrast, smooth digital zoom in the quick menu (activate by briefly pressing the MENU (9) button).
10. Press the LRF (6) button briefly to start the rangefinder. The rangefinder reticle will appear in the center of the image (the rangefinder mark appears in the centre of the image). Briefly press the LRF (6) button to measure the distance. Press and hold down the LRF (6) button for 2 seconds to measure the distance in scan mode. If the rangefinder is idle longer than for 4 seconds, it turns off automatically.
11. After use, press and hold down the ON/OFF (4) button to turn the device off.

Notes:

• To prevent accidental decamouflage of the user, the displays automatically turn off when the observer moves the device away from the face.
• When the device approaches the face, the displays will automatically turn on.
• The proximity sensor can be disabled/enabled in the General settings section of the main menu.

Observation conditions: time of day, weather, different observation objects affect the image quality. Custom settings for brightness, display contrast as well as the function of adjusting the microbolometer sensitivity level will help to achieve the desired quality in a particular situation.

Warning! Never point the lens at intensive energy sources such as laser radiation emitting devices or the sun. It can damage electronic components in the device. The warranty does not cover damage arising from failure to comply with operating instructions.

Operation	Button
Power device on	short press
Power device off	long press for 3 secs
Turn display off   (if the proximity sensor is off)	long press for less than 3 secs
Turn display on   (if the proximity sensor is off)	short press
Calibrate the microbolometer	short press
Control discrete digital zoom	short press
PiP on/off (Merger LRF XQ35/XP35/XP50/XL50)   Image stabilization on/off (Merger LRF XT50)	long press
Switching amplification levels	short press
Turn on/off the White Hot palette	long press
Video Recorder	Button
Start/pause/resume video recording	short press
Stop video recording	long press
Switch to video / photo	long press
Capture Photo	short press
Main Menu	Button
Enter main menu	long press
Navigation upwards/rightwards	short press
Navigation downwards/leftwards	short press
Confirm selection	short press
Exit submenu without confirming selection	long press
Exit menu (switch to viewing mode)	long press
Quick Menu	Button
Enter quick menu	short press
Switch between quick menu options	short press
Increase value	short press
Decrease value	short press
Exit quick menu	long press
Rangefinder	Button
Activate rangefinder	short press
Measure distance	short press
Start/stop SCAN mode	long press

The status bar is at the bottom of the image and shows information on the actual operating status of the device, including:

1. Colour Mode:

 – White hot

 – Black hot

2. Amplification level (e.g., Normal)

3. Smoothing Filter (displayed when the function is on)

4. Calibration mode (a countdown timer  will appear instead of the calibration icon when in automatic calibration mode with 5 seconds remaining until automatic calibration)

5. Current magnification

6. Microphone

7. Wi-Fi connection

8. Clock

9. Power supply:

• Battery discharge level  – сharge level of the internal or removable battery.
• External battery power indicator  – operating from an external source, batteries are not charging.
• Battery indicator  operating from an external source, batteries are charging.
• Battery indicator  – low removable battery charge.
• Battery indicator  – low internal battery charge.

The quick menu allows you to access the main device settings, such as adjusting the display brightness and contrast, and smooth digital zoom.

• Enter the menu with a short press of the МENU (9) button.
• To toggle between the functions below, press successively the МENU (9) button.

Brightness  – press briefly the UP (7)/DOWN (8) buttons to change display brightness from 0 to 20.

Contrast  – press briefly the UP (7)/DOWN (8) buttons to change display contrast from 0 to 20.

Smooth digital zoom  – press the UP (7)/DOWN (8) buttons to change digital zoom.

Smooth digital zoom is in 0.1x increments.

Note: the magnification value is reset to the base value when the device is switched off

• To exit quick menu, press and hold down the МENU (9) button or wait 5 sec for automatic exit.

1.   Enter the main menu with a long press of the МENU (9) button.
2. Press the UP (7)/DOWN (8) buttons to switch between the menu options.
3. Enter a menu option with a brief press of the МENU (9) button.
4. Exit the menu with a long press of the МENU (9) button.
5. Automatic exit takes place in 10 sec of inactivity (buttons are not pressed).

Note: When entering the main menu, the background image darkens to enhance the menu visibility. This is normal and not a defect.

General View of the Menu

Tab 1

Tab 2

Tab 3

Sensitivity enhancement levels (Normal , High , Ultra ) are software algorithms that enhance the quality of detection and recognition in various observation conditions. When the temperature contrast decreases (fog, precipitation, high humidity), it is recommended to increase the amplification level.

To reduce digital distortion, activate the Smoothing Filter in the main menu.

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Option 1:

Press the DOWN (8) button briefly to switch the amplification level.

Option 2:

1. Press and hold the MENU (9) button to enter the main menu.
2. Use the UP (7)/DOWN (8) buttons to select the Amplification Level  icon.
3. Press the MENU (9) button briefly to enter the Amplification Level submenu.
4. Use the UP (7)/DOWN (8) buttons to select one of three amplifying levels of sensitivity (Normal , High , Ultra ).
5. Press the MENU (9) button briefly to confirm the selection.

White hot is the default display mode.

To select another palette:

1. Press and hold down the МENU (9) button to enter the main menu.
2. Select the Color Modes  icon with the UP (7)/DOWN (8) buttons.
3. Press briefly the МENU (9) button to enter submenu.
4. Select the desired palette with the UP (7)/DOWN (8) buttons.
5. Confirm your selection with a brief press of the МENU (9) button.

Note: you can also switch from a selected color palette to the White hot palette with a long press of the DOWN (8) button.

Tip: to preserve brightness and contrast values when switching palettes, activate User Mode.

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• White hot – a black and white palette where black = cold; white = hot
• Black hot – a black and white palette where white = cold; black = hot
• Red Hot
• Red Monochrome
• Rainbow
• Ultramarine
• Violet
• Sepia

Attention! The device should not be used to accurately measure temperature. The images generated are based on temperature contrast rather than true temperature readings.

Used to reduce digital distortion while maintaining a high level of sensitivity.

1. Press and hold the MENU (9) button to enter the main menu.
2. Use the UP (7)/DOWN (8) buttons to select the Smoothing Filter  icon.
3. Press the MENU (9) button briefly to turn the filter on/off.

The User Mode function saves selected brightness and contrast settings in the device’s memory providing optimal image quality for the next use of the thermal imager immediately, with no additional adjustments needed.

1. Press and hold the MENU (9) button to enter the main menu.
2. Use the UP (7)/DOWN (8) buttons to select the User Mode  icon.
3. Press the MENU (9) button briefly to turn the mode on/off.

1. Press and hold the MENU (9) button to enter the main menu.
2. Use the UP (7)/DOWN (8) buttons to select the Display Settings  menu item.
3. Press the MENU (9) button briefly to enter the submenu.

Display dimming

The dimming function  is designed to reduce the brightness of the display when using the device in the dark to reduce eye strain.

The Overlay Brightness value in dimming mode will be retained when the function is turned on again.

• Press the MENU (9) button to select On for turning on the function or Off for turning it off.

Overlay Brightness

Adjust brightness level of the icons and screensavers (Pulsar, Display off) on the display.

1. Press and hold the MENU (9) button to enter the main menu.
2. Use the UP (7)/DOWN (8) buttons to select the Overlay Brightness  icon.
3. Press the MENU (9) button briefly to enter the submenu.
4. Use the UP (7)/DOWN (8) buttons to select the desired brightness level from 0 to 10.
5. Press the MENU (9) button briefly to confirm the selection.

This menu option allows you to set up your device for operation in a Wi-Fi network.

1. Press and hold down the MENU (9) button to enter the main menu.
2. Select the Wi-Fi Settings  menu option with the UP (7)/DOWN (8) buttons.
3. Press briefly the MENU (9) button to enter submenu.
4. Select the desired menu item with the UP (7)/DOWN (8) buttons.

Wi-Fi Activation

Turning Wi-Fi on/off

1. Use the UP (7)/DOWN (8) buttons to select the Wi-Fi Activation  icon.
2. Press the MENU (9) button briefly to turn Wi-Fi on/off.

Password Setup

This menu option allows you to set a password to access your binoculars from an external device.

The password is used to connect an external device (i.e. smartphone) to your thermal imager.

1. Press briefly the MENU (9) button to enter the Password Setup submenu.
2. The unique password only for your device will appear on the image.
3. Use the UP (7)/DOWN (8) buttons to set the desired password using the UP button to increase and the DOWN button to decrease the values.
4. Switch between digits with a short press of the MENU (9) button.
5. Save the password and exit the submenu with a long press of the MENU (9) button.

Access Level Setup

This menu option allows you to set required access level of the Wild Vision application to your device.

• Access level Owner. The Wild Vision user has the complete access to all device’s functions.
• Access level Guest. The Wild Vision user has the access only to the real time video stream from the device.

1. Press briefly the MENU (9) button to enter the Access Level Setup  submenu.
2. Select the access level with the UP (7)/DOWN (8) buttons.
3. Press and hold the MENU (9) to confirm your selection and exit from the submenu.

Wi-Fi Band

This setting helps to solve smartphone connection issues in the following cases:

• If your smartphone does not support 5 GHz Wi-Fi band, switch to 2.4 GHz.
• Many Wi-Fi networks cause interference. In this case, switching between Wi-Fi bands can improve the connection between the device and the smartphone.

1. Press briefly the MENU (9) button to enter the Wi-Fi Band  submenu.
2. Press the UP (7)/DOWN (8) buttons to select the WiFi bandwidth – 5 GHz or 2.4 GHz.
3. Confirm your selection with a short press of the controller MENU (9) button.

Turning on/off Microphone

This item allows you to enable (or disable) the microphone for recording sound during video recording.

1. Press and hold the MENU (9) to enter the main menu.
2. Select the Microphone  menu item with the UP (7)/DOWN (8) buttons.
3. To turn on the microphone, briefly press the MENU (9) button. 
4. To turn off the microphone, briefly press the MENU (9) button. 

Menu item Rangefinder allows you to set up built-in rangefinder’s parameters as follows:

1. Enter the main menu with a long press of the MENU (9) button.
2. Select the submenu Rangefinder  with the UP (7)/DOWN (8) buttons.
3. Enter the submenu with a short press of the MENU (9) button.
4. Select the desired menu item with the UP (7)/DOWN (8) buttons.

LRF mark

1. Select the LRF mark  menu item with the UP (7)/DOWN (8) buttons.
2. Press briefly the МENU (9) button to enter submenu.
3. Select one of the three reticle shapes  with the UP (7)/DOWN (8) buttons.
4. Confirm selection with a brief press of the МENU (9) button.
5. The selected mark appears on the image.
6. If the rangefinder is not used for more than four seconds after measurement, the rangefinder mark disappears from the image.

TPA

Function “TPA” (Target Position Angle) allows you to measure the angle of an observed object location (angle of elevation). When the function is activated, the angle is shown continuously.

1. Select TPA  with the UP (7)/DOWN (8) buttons.
2. Turn TPA on/off with a short press of the МENU (9) button.

THD

“THD” (True Horizontal Distance) function allows you to measure true horizontal distance to an observed object based on the angle of elevation value.

1. Select THD  with the UP (7)/DOWN (8) buttons.
2. Turn THD on/off with a short press of the MENU (9) button
3. Hereinafter the message THD will appear above the distance readings.

Auxiliary Indication of Distance

The “Auxiliary indication of distance” function shows an additional window with the result of measuring the distance near the reticle of the rangefinder.

1. Select Auxiliary indication of distance  with the UP (7)/DOWN (8) buttons.
2. Turn the function on/off with a short press of the MENU (9) button.

Calibration mode selection.

Calibration enables the device to equalize the microbolometer background temperature and eliminate the image flaws (such as vertical bars, phantom images, etc.).

There are three calibration modes: Manual, Semi-Automatic and Automatic.

The selected calibration mode is displayed in the status bar (see Status Bar section).

Select the required mode in the Calibration Mode menu item:

1. Press and hold the MENU (9) button to enter the main menu.
2. Use the UP (7)/DOWN (8) buttons to select the Calibration Mode  icon.
3. Press the MENU (9) button briefly to enter the submenu.
4. Use the UP (7)/DOWN (8) buttons to select one of the calibration modes described below.
5. Press the MENU (9) button briefly to confirm the selection.

M mode (Manual)

• Close the lens cover (2).
• Press the ON/OFF (4) button briefly.
• Open the lens cover (2) after the calibration is completed.

SA mode (Semi-Automatic)

• The user independently determines the need for calibration (according to the image being observed).
• Press the ON/OFF (4) button briefly to activate calibration.
• There is no need to close the lens cover because an internal shutter covers the microbolometer automatically.

A mode (Automatic)

• The device is calibrated autonomously according to firmware algorithms.
• There is no need to close the lens cover because an internal shutter covers the microbolometer automatically.
• In this mode, the user can still choose to calibrate the device using the ON/OFF (4) button if required (as in the SA mode).
• A countdown timer  will appear instead of the calibration icon when in automatic calibration mode with 5 seconds remaining until automatic calibration.

Notes:

• During calibration, the image on the display briefly freezes for up to 1 second.
• The selected calibration mode is saved after restarting the device.

1. Press and hold down the МENU (9) button to enter the main menu.
2. Select option General Settings  with the UP (7)/DOWN (8) buttons.
3. Press briefly the МENU (9) button to confirm.

The following settings are available:

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Language 

Selecting interface language

1. Select option Language  with the UP (7)/DOWN (8) buttons.
2. Press briefly the МENU (9) button to confirm.
3. Select one of the available interface languages with a short press of the UP (7)/DOWN (8) buttons: English, German, Spanish, French, Russian, Italian, Portuguese, Dutch, Danish, Norwegian, Swedish, Polish, Czech, Hungarian, Bulgarian, Finnish, Lithuanian, Latvian, Ukrainian.
4. Press briefly the МENU (9) button to confirm.

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Date

Date setup

1. Select option Date  with UP (7)/DOWN (8) buttons.
2. Press briefly the МENU (9) button to confirm. Date format is displayed as: YYYY/MM/DD (year/month/day)
3. Select the correct values for the year, month and date with a short press of the UP (7)/DOWN (8) buttons.
4. Switch between digits with a short press of the МENU (9) button.
5. Save selected date and exit the submenu with a long press of the МENU (9) button.

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Time

Time setup

1. Select option Time  with UP (7)/DOWN (8) buttons.
2. Press briefly the МENU (9) button to confirm.
3. Select the desired time format with a short press of the UP (7)/DOWN (8) buttons: 24 or PM/AM.
4. Switch to hour setup with a brief press of the МENU (9) button.
5. Select hour value with a brief press of the UP (7)/DOWN (8) buttons.
6. Switch to minute setup with a brief press of the МENU (9) button.
7. Select minute value with a brief press of the UP (7)/DOWN (8) buttons.
8. Save selected time and exit the submenu with a long press of the МENU (9) button.

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Units of Measure

Selection of units of measurement

1. Select option Units of Measure with UP (7)/DOWN (8) buttons.
2. Press briefly the МENU (9) button to confirm.
3. Select the desired unit of measurement – meters or yards – with UP (7)/DOWN (8) buttons.
4. Press briefly the МENU (9) button to confirm.
5. Exit to general settings submenu takes place automatically.

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Proximity Sensor

This feature allows you to disable/enable the display to turn off automatically when the device moves away from the user’s face.

When the proximity sensor is off, the display can be turned on/off by pressing the ON/OFF button (4).

By default, the proximity sensor is on.

1. Use the UP (7)/DOWN (8) buttons to select Proximity Sensor .
2. Press the MENU (9) button briefly to turn the sensor on/off.

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Video Compression

When set to ON, standard video compression is applied so the video file size is reduced.

When set to OFF, minimal video compression is applied. In this case, the quality of the recorded video is better, but its size is significantly increased.

Warning! Larger video file sizes result in shorter recording times.

Enable/disable video compression:

1. Select the Video Compression  menu item with the UP (7)/DOWN (8) buttons.
2. To turn on video compression, briefly press the МENU (9) button. 
3. To turn off video compression, briefly press the МENU (9) button. 

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Overlay media mode

This function allows disabling all OSD overlay graphics in recorded photos and videos, leaving only PULSAR logo on the screen. Overlay remains visible on the display during recording. The Clean image with PULSAR logo option is useful for capturing photos and videos without auxiliary on-screen indicators.

Overlay media mode selection:

1. Select the Overlay media mode  menu item with the UP (7)/DOWN (8) buttons.
2. Press the MENU (9) button briefly to enter the submenu.
3. Use the UP (7)/DOWN (8) buttons to select one of the Overlay media modes: Full overlay or Clean image with Pulsar logo.
4. Press the MENU (9) button briefly to confirm the selection.

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Auto Shutdown Options

When this feature is enabled, the device automatically turns off after 30 minutes of inactivity in Display off mode.

1. Use the UP (7)/DOWN (8) buttons to select Auto Shutdown Options .
2. Press the MENU (9) button to enter the submenu.
3. Press MENU (9) button to select On for turning on the function Device inactivity shutdown  or Off for turning it off.

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Default Settings

Restore default settings

1. Select option Default Settings  with UP (7)/DOWN (8) buttons.
2. Press briefly the МENU (9) button to confirm.
3. With a short press of the UP (7)/DOWN (8) buttons select “Yes” to restore default settings or “No” to abort.
4. Confirm selection with a brief press of the МENU (9) button.

• If “Yes” is selected, display will show “Do you want to restore default settings?” with “Yes” and “No” dialogue options. Select “Yes” to restore default settings.
• If “No” is selected, action is aborted and you return to the submenu.

The following settings will be restored to their original values before changes made by the user:

• Video recorder mode – Video
• Amplification Level – High
• Smoothing Filter – Off
• User Mode – Off
• Calibration mode – automatic
• Language – English
• Microphone – Off
• Wi-Fi – Off (unique password)
• Magnification – Off (no digital zoom)
• PiP – Off
• Color mode – White Hot
• Unit of measurement – Metric
• Video Compression – Off
• Wi-Fi Band – 2.4 GHz
• Proximity Sensor – On
• Display dimming – Off
• Device inactivity shutdown – On

Attention! When restoring the factory defaults the date, time and user pixel map are saved.

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Format

This item allows you to format the Flash-card (memory card) of the device (this will delete all files from the memory card).

Formatting should be carried out in case of a memory card error.

Before formatting, make sure you transfer all footage to other media.

1. Select option Format  with UP (7)/DOWN (8) buttons.
2. Press briefly the МENU (9) button to confirm.
3. With a short press of the UP (7)/DOWN (8) buttons select “Yes” to format the memory card or “No” to return to the submenu.
4. Confirm selection with a short press of the МENU (9) button.

• If “Yes” is selected, display will show “Do you want to format memory?” with “Yes” and “No” dialogue options. Select “Yes” to format the memory card.
• If “No” is selected, formatting is aborted and you return to the submenu.

This option allows the user to view the following information about the device:

• Full name
• SKU number
• Serial number
• Firmware version
• Hardware version
• Service information

To display information, do the following:

1. Press and hold down the МENU (9) button to enter the main menu.
2. Select option Device Information  with the UP (7)/DOWN (8) buttons.
3. Press briefly the МENU (9) button to confirm.

Ventex thermal imaging binoculars feature video recording and photography of the image being ranged to the internal memory card.

Before using the photo and video functions, read the Date and Time subsections of the General Settings section.

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The built-in recorder operates in two modes – Video and Photo.

Video mode. Video recording

1. Switch to Video mode by pressing and holding the REC (5) button.

2. The  icon and the remaining recording time in HH:MM (Hours:Minutes) format are displayed in the upper left corner, for example 4:20.

3. Press the REC (5) button briefly to start video recording.

4. When the video recording starts, the icon  will disappear and the REC icon and timer in MM:SS (Minutes:Seconds) format will appear .

4. Pause and resume recording video with a short press of the REC (5) button.

5. Stop recording video with a long press of the REC (5) button.

6. Video files are saved to the built-in memory card after the video recording has been stopped.

7. Press and hold the REC (5) button to switch between the Video and Photo modes (Video-> Photo-> Video…)

Photo Mode. Capturing an image

1. Switch to the Photo mode by pressing and holding the REC (5) button.
2. Press the REC (5) button briefly to take a photo. The icon  flashes – the photo file is being saved to the built-in SD card.

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Notes:

• You can enter and navigate the menu during video recording.
• Recorded videos and photos are saved to the built-in memory card of the device in the format img_xxx. jpg (for photos); video_xxx. mp4 (for video).
• Videos are recorded in clips with a maximum duration of 5 minutes. The number of recorded files is limited by the capacity of unit’s internal memory and video compression ratio.
• Regularly check free memory within the built-in memory card and move the footage to other storage media to free up the memory card space.
• In case of a memory card error, you can use the format function in the General Settings section of the main menu.
• When the Display Off function is activated, video recording continues to run in the background.
• If you want to record photos or videos without OSD overlay graphics, select Clean image with Pulsar logo in the Overlay media mode  section in the General Settings.

The binoculars are equipped with a built-in rangefinder (1), allowing you to measure distance to objects up to 1000m away.

Single Measurement Mode

1. Turn on the device, set up image according to section Powering on and Image Setting.

2. Briefly press the LRF (6) button to measure the distance. The rangefinder reticle will appear in the centre of the image. In the top right corner of the display you will see distance in meters (or yards – depending on settings).

3. If PiP mode is activated, the PiP window remains active upon activation of the rangefinder.

4. Point the rangefinding reticle at an object and press the LRF (6) button.

Note: if the rangefinder is idle longer than for 4 seconds, it turns off automatically.

Scan Mode

1. To measure distance in scanning mode, hold down the LRF (6) button for longer than two seconds. Measurement readings will be changing in real time as you point the binoculars at different objects. A SCAN message will appear in the upper right corner of the image.

2. To exit SCAN mode, press LRF (6) button again.

3. If measurement fails, dashes will appear on the display.

4. In 4 seconds of inactivity (no measurement is taken) the rangefinder turns off, the rangefinding reticle with readings disappears from the display.

Notes:

• To select a rangefinding reticle, please see the Reticle Type subsection in the Rangefinder section.
• To select a unit of measurement (meters or yards) go to the Units of Measure  subsection of the General Settings section.

Additional Information:

• Accuracy of measurement and maximum range depend on the reflection ratio of the observed object surface, the angle at which the emitting beam falls on the target surface and environmental conditions. Reflectivity is also affected by surface texture, color, size and shape of the object. A shiny or brightly colored surface is normally more reflective than a dark surface.
• Measuring range to a small sized object of interest is more difficult than to a large one.
• Accuracy of measurement can also be affected by light conditions, fog, haze, rain, snow etc. Ranging performance can degrade in bright conditions or when ranging towards the sun.
• Distance measurement is only possible with basic magnification.

The device allows you to quickly increase the basic magnification (please refer to the Digital zoom line in the Specifications table) by 2, 4 or 8 times.

• To operate the discrete digital zoom, press successively the UP/ZOOM (7) button.
• The digital zoom will not be saved after the device is re-started.

Note: the magnification value is reset to the base value when the device is switched off

PiP (“Picture in Picture”) allows you to see a zoomed image simultaneously with the main image in a dedicated window.

• Turn on/off the PiP function with a long press of UP/ZOOM (7) button.
• Change zoom ratio in the PiP window with a short press of UP/ZOOM (7) button.
• The zoomed image is displayed in a dedicated window, while the image in the rest of the screen is displayed at base magnification.
• When PiP is turned on, you can operate the discrete and continuous digital zoom. The magnification will take place only in the dedicated window.
• When PiP is turned off, the image is shown with the optical magnification set for the PiP function.

This function darkens the screen, which aids the user’s concealment. However, the device stays on.

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The displays can be turned off automatically if the proximity sensor is turned on or by pressing the ON/OFF (4) button  if the proximity sensor is turned off.

The proximity sensor is turned on:

1. When the device moves away from the user’s face, the displays will turn off.
2. When the device approaches the user’s face, the displays will turn on again.
3. While holding the ON/OFF (4) button, a countdown icon  will appear on the displays and the device will turn off.

The proximity sensor is turned off:

1. When the device is on, press and hold the ON/OFF (4) button. The displays will turn off, the current time and the “Display off” icon will appear.
2. Turn the displays back on with a short press of the ON/OFF (4) button.
3. When you press and hold the ON/OFF (4) button, the displays show the “Display off” icon with a countdown. Pressing & holding the button down for the duration of the countdown will power the device off completely.

The device has a function enabling wireless communication with external devices (smartphone or tablet) via Wi-Fi.

• Turn on the wireless module in the Wi-Fi Activation  menu option.

Wi-Fi operation is shown in the status bar as follows:

Status bar indication	Connection status
	Wi-Fi is off
	Wi-Fi activated by the user,   Wi-Fi in the device is being activated
	Wi-Fi is on, no connection with device
	Wi-Fi is on, device connected

• Your device is detected by an external device as Ventex_[serial number].
• After entering the password on a mobile device (see Password Setup subsection of the Wi-Fi Settings section for more information on setting a password) and connection is established, the icon  in the status bar will change to .
• The Wi-Fi function will turn off automatically if there is not enough battery power for Wi-Fi.
• When Wi-Fi is on, the power supply will switch to the internal battery after the external battery reaches a 20% charge level.

1. Connect one end of the USB cable to the USB Type-C (17) connector of the device, the other one to the port on your computer using a USB Type-A adapter.
2. Turn the device on with a short press of the ON/OFF (4) button (device that has been turned off cannot be detected by your computer).
3. Your device will be detected by the computer automatically; no drivers need to be installed.
4. Three connection modes will appear on the display: Device charging, File access (external memory) and Video stream.
5. Select connection mode with UP (7)/DOWN (8) buttons.
6. Confirm selection with a short press of the MENU (9) button.

Device charging

• In this mode, a PC/laptop is used as an external power supply. The device continues operating and all functions are available.
• Battery recharge feasibility depends on your computer’s USB port.
• When the USB is disconnected from the device when in the Device charging mode, the device keeps operating with the Battery Pack if it is available and sufficiently charged.

File access

• In this mode the device is detected by the computer as a flash card. This mode is designed for work with the files saved in the device’s memory. The device’s functions are not available in this mode; the device turns off automatically.
• If video recording was in progress when the connection was made, recording stops and the video is saved.
• If the device is in File access mode and is disconnected from USB, the device will remain on.

Video stream

The device can be connected to PC or smartphone via USB Type-C cable.

The device is recognized as a web camera and accessed via any app that can work with web cameras. Signal from USB has better quality and latency and can be recorded or edited with software on the connected device.

During the video stream it is possible to record the observed picture. Activation of video recording is only available from the device itself by briefly pressing the REC (5) button.

NOTE!  Feature is supported only with iPhones that have USB Type-C port.

To view the video stream, use any application (on desktop or mobile platforms) that supports the UVC video standard.

Image transfer latency may occur in some applications. To reduce latency, disable the buffer in the application settings.

1. Attach the tripod adaptor (15) to the socket (16).
2. Screw the adapter wheel (23) clockwise until it stops.
3. Secure the adaptor with the device on a tripod.

It is recommended to inspect your device before each use. Check the following:

• The device should be free of any cracks or deformations.
• The lenses should be free of cracks, grease, dirt or debris.
• The battery level of the device should be full. Electrical sockets should be free of salts, oxidation, or other debris.
• All controls should be responsive.

Maintenance should be carried out at least twice a year and should include the following steps:

• Wipe the exterior surfaces of metal and plastic parts with a cotton cloth. Do not use chemically active substances, solvents, etc. as these will damage the paint.
• Clean the electric terminals of the Battery Pack and device’s battery slot using a grease-free organic solvent.
• Check the lenses of the eyepieces, objective and rangefinder. If necessary, remove dust and sand from the optics (it is preferable to use a non-contact method). Cleaning of the exterior surfaces of the optics should be done with cleaners designed especially for this purpose.

• Always store the device in its carrying case in a dry, well-ventilated space.
• Remove the Battery Pack for long-term storage.

Install the Wild Vision application to download files, update firmware, control the device by remote control and broadcast images from your device to a smartphone or a tablet via Wi-Fi.

 

You can find further guidelines on Wild Vision here.

Download from Google Play

Download from App Store

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Wild Vision Manual

Android

iOS

1. Download the free Wild Vision App in Google Play or App Store.
2. Connect your Pulsar device to your mobile device (smartphone or tablet).
3. Launch Wild Vision and go to section “Settings”.
4. Select your Pulsar device and press “Check firmware update”.
5. Wait for the update to download and install. Pulsar device will reboot and will be ready to operate.

Important:

• if your Pulsar device is connected to a phone or mobile device, please turn on mobile data transfer (GPRS/3G/4G) to download update;
• if your Pulsar device is not connected to your phone or mobile device but is already listed in “Settings” > “My devices” section, you may use Wi-Fi to download update.

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