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3.1.5 MOUNTING AN IR ILLUMINATOR TO THE NYX-14
To mount an IR illuminator to the NYX-14, use the optional Weaver rail adapter. Perform the following
steps:
1. Install the Weaver rail adapter (A) onto one of the NYX-14 rails.
2. Tighten the two fixing screws (B) on the adapter.
3. Loosen the IR illuminator fixing screw (C).
4. Mount the IR illuminator on the Weaver rail adapter and tighten the fixing screw (C).
B
C
FIGURE 3-5. MOUNTING AN IR ILLUMINATOR TO THE NYX-14
A
3.1.6 MOUNTING ACCESSORY LENSES TO THE NYX-14
To mount the 3X afocal lens (A) to the device, screw it into the threading of the standard 1X objective
lens on the NYX-14.
To mount the 3X (B), 5X (C) or 8X (D) lens, unscrew the existing 1X objective lens of the NYX-14 and screw
in the 3X, 5X or 8X lens in its place.
The NYX-14 configured with an 8X lens can be installed on a tripod. To mount the unit on a tripod, use
the 1/4’’ threaded socket (E) on the housing of the 8X lens.
D
B
C
FIGURE 3-6. MOUNTING ACCESSORY LENSES TO NYX-14
E
A
NOTE:
The unit may be badly damaged if the tripod collapses or overturns. Remove the unit from the
tripod if it is not within your reach.
3.1.7 MOUNTING A CAMERA/ CAMCORDER TO THE NYX-14
To mount any 35mm SLR photographic camera or 8mm camcorder to the NYX-14, use the optional
camera adapter and perform the following:
1. Using the (M37x0.75 threaded) adapter ring (B), screw the (M52x0.75 threaded) adapter (A) into the
front lens of the photographic camera or video camera.
2. Remove the eyecup from the NYX-14 eyepiece.
3. Connect the adapter with the eyepiece and tighten the three fixing screws (C) located on the adapt-
er.
