Forward F455, Manual

Page 1: ...Forward F455 Manual ...

Page 2: ...ating Features Mounting Attachment on Optical Riflescope Powering on and Image Setting IR Illuminator Installing the IR Illuminator Removing the IR Illuminator Status Bar Quick Menu Functions Main Menu Functions Enter the Main Menu Icon Brightness Microphone Wi Fi Settings General Settings Auto Shutdown Device Information Bluetooth Video Recording and Photography Wi Fi Function Display Off Functio...

Page 3: ...ions of Controls Remote Control Activation Using the Weaver Rail Display Calibration Stream Vision 2 Firmware Update USB Connection Technical Inspection Technical Maintenance and Storage Troubleshooting Specifications Legal Compliances and Disclaimers ...

Page 4: ... of an optical riflescope with the aid of adapters designed for various lens diameters The attachment does not require any additional ranging The attachment is intended for various applications including hunting sport shooting night photography and video recording and observation To get started see the sections Battery Charging Battery Installation Mounting Attachment on Optical Riflescope Powerin...

Page 5: ...Package Contents Digital Night Vision Attachment Carrying Case IPS7 Battery Pack Battery Pack Charger Power Adapter USB Cable Quick Start Guide Lens Cleaning Cloth Warranty Card ...

Page 6: ...Detection distance of up to 500m Instant power up Built in video Power from quick release high capacity B pack rechargeable batteries Four point mounting system with automatic clamp Compatibility with other manufacturers adapters High caliber recoil resistance 12 gauge 9 3x64 0 375H H Wireless remote control Wi Fi integration with iOS and Android devices Remote firmware updates Fully waterproof IP...

Page 7: ...Components and Controls 1 Lens cover 2 Eyepiece cover 3 Battery compartment cover 4 Battery locking lever 5 Battery pack 6 RIGHT button 7 M MENU button ...

Page 8: ...onnector cap 13 Connector for installing IR illuminator 14 MicroUSB port 15 Weaver rail 16 Adapter cover 17 Riflescope lens 18 Insert 19 Adapter 20 Tightening screw 21 Screw 22 Adapter lever 23 Mounting area 24 IR button 25 IR illuminator arm Items of Cover Ring Adapter FN available separately ...

Page 9: ...play off long press for less than 3 secs Turn display on short press Turn on off SumLight short press Turn on off Wi Fi long press VideoRecorder Button Start pause resume video recording short press Stop video recording long press Switch to video photo mode long press Capture Photo short press Main Menu Button ...

Page 10: ...clockwise short press Confirm value short press Exit submenu without confirming selection long press Exit main menu long press Quick Menu Button Enter quick menu short press Switch between quick menu options short press Increase value short press Reduce value short press Exit quick menu long press ...

Page 11: ...attery before first use Charging Step 1 Install the battery into the charger 1 Raise the lever 26 of the charger 2 Install the Battery Pack 5 into the charger 3 Click the lever 26 Step 2 Сheck the current battery level Upon installation a green LED indicator 27 on the charger will start to glow and begin flashing once if the battery charge ranges from 0 to 50 ...

Page 12: ... time up to several hours then remove and reinsert If the indicator begins to flash green the battery is good If it continues to show red the battery is defective Do not use this battery The LED indicator 27 will display the battery charge status LED Indicator 27 Battery Charge Status Battery is empty Image not found or type unknown Battery is full Step 3 Сonnect the charger to the mains supply 1 ...

Page 13: ... lever 4 2 Remove the protective cover of the battery compartment 3 3 Insert the battery 5 into the slot designed for it on the device body so that the element F is pointing downwards 4 Lock the battery in place by raising the lever 4 ...

Page 14: ...m up Do not expose the battery to high temperatures or naked flame Do not submerge the battery in water The connecting of third party devices with an energy consumption greater than permissible is not recommended The battery is equipped with a short circuit protection system However situations that may lead to short circuiting should be avoided Do not dismantle or deform the Battery Pack Do not su...

Page 15: ...er is supplied from an external source such as a 5V Power Bank 1 Attach the external power source to the USB connector 14 on the device 2 The device will switch to operation from the external power supply while the IPS7 battery will be gradually recharged ...

Page 16: ...ower icon only will be displayed 5 If the device is operated from an external power source and the IPS7 battery is not connected an icon is displayed 6 Once the external power source is disconnected the adapter will begin functioning on battery power Attention Charging Power Bank IPS7 batteries at air temperatures below 0 C can result in reduced battery life When using external power connect Power...

Page 17: ...ter use Do not repair or dismantle an attachment under guarantee by yourself The attachment can be used over a wide range of temperatures If the attachment has been operated in the cold and brought into a warm room do not remove it from its carrying case for at least 2 3 hours this will prevent condensation forming on the external optical elements Inspect and maintain the attachment regularly to e...

Page 18: ...Mounting Attachment on Optical Riflescope Show device diagram ...

Page 19: ...lens in the optical riflescope 3 Remove the cap 16 from the 42mm adapter 19 SKU 79171 by turning it clockwise To remove the cap from the 50mm SKU 79172 or 56mm SKU 79173 adapters turn it anticlockwise 4 Degreasing of the body of the optical riflescope before mounting is recommended 5 Mount the insert 18 onto the adapter 19 as far as it will go 6 Move the lever 22 to the OPEN position 7 Mount the a...

Page 20: ...the adapter so that the pins located in the adapter case fit into the grooves 23 of the attachment Turn the attachment clockwise as far as it will go The triangular mark on the attachment and the square on the adapter body must be aligned 13 To align the attachment turn the handle 22 to the OPEN position and align the attachment with the horizon Selection Table for Riflescope Inserts Cover adapter...

Page 21: ... 7 49 48 7 49 6 50 49 7 50 6 Cover adapter FN 50mm 51 6 51 6 53 4 53 4 55 54 7 55 6 56 55 7 56 6 57 56 7 57 6 58 57 7 58 6 59 58 7 59 6 Cover adapter FN 56mm 60 59 7 60 6 61 60 7 61 6 62 61 7 62 6 63 62 7 63 6 64 63 7 64 6 65 64 7 65 6 ...

Page 22: ...ce diagram 1 Remove the lens cap 1 by turning it anticlockwise 2 Turn on the attachment with a short press of the ON OFF 9 button An image will appear on the display 3 Adjust the resolution of the icons on the display by rotating the dioptre ...

Page 23: ...optre adjustment ring regardless of distance and other conditions 4 Rotate the lens focus ring 10 to focus on the object being observed 5 Basic settings brightness and contrast adjustment can be altered by using the quick menu 6 Power the attachment off after use with a long press of the ON OFF 9 button ...

Page 24: ...Installing the IR Illuminator Show device diagram ...

Page 25: ...e lever 25 down 5 Make sure that the IR illuminator is mounted and connected to the device Step 2 Turn on the IR illuminator 1 Turn on the device using the ON OFF 9 button to activate the IR illuminator 2 The status bar will display the disabled illuminator icon if the IR illuminator is not connected This icon is not displayed when the IR illuminator is connected Step 3 Adjust the power level of t...

Page 26: ...e brief presses of the IR 24 button will toggle the brightness level of the illuminator Step 4 Turn off the IR illuminator 1 The IR illuminator is turned off by a long press of theIR 24 button 2 The IR icon will disappear from the screen Note when using an IR illuminator on a rifle with a silencer installed light flare may appear on the display ...

Page 27: ...ing the IR Illuminator 1 Raise the lever 25 2 Disconnect the IR illuminator from the device 3 Install the cap 12 on the connector for installing the IR illuminator 13 4 Put the cover 11 on the IR illuminator ...

Page 28: ...el e g Level 3 Power Indication Battery Pack charge level when the device is powered by the Battery Pack external battery power indicator if the device is powered from an external supply battery charge indicator with current charge in percent where charging is by an external power supply The SumLight function Video recording status video recording is on pause video recording is off Wi Fi Connectio...

Page 29: ...Quick Menu Functions Show device diagram 1 Enter the quick menu with a short press of theM 7 button 2 A short press of the M 7 button enables you to switch between functions as described below ...

Page 30: ...ast by pressing the RIGHT 6 and LEFT 8 buttons and changing the display contrast value from 0 to 20 Brightness by pressing theRIGHT 6 andLEFT 8 buttons and changing the display brightness value from 0 to 20 ...

Page 31: ...ith a long press of the M 7 button 2 Press the RIGHT 6 and LEFT 8 buttons to toggle through the main menu functions 3 Open sub items in the main menu with one short press of the M 7 button 4 To exit a sub item in the main menu press and hold down on the M 7 button ...

Page 32: ...5 Automatic exit from the main menu occurs after 10 seconds of inactivity General view of the menu ...

Page 33: ...cons on the attachment display 1 Press and hold the M 7 button to enter the main menu 2 Select submenu Icon Brightness with the RIGHT 6 and LEFT 8 buttons 3 A short press of the M 7 button opens the submenu 4 Change the brightness level of the icons with the RIGHT 6 and LEFT 8 ...

Page 34: ...buttons 5 Confirm your selection with a short press of theM 7 button ...

Page 35: ...ou to enable or disable the microphone for recording sound during video recording 1 Press and hold the M 7 button to enter the main menu 2 Select Microphone option with the RIGHT 6 andLEFT 8 buttons 3 A short press of the M 7 button opens the submenu ...

Page 36: ...4 To turn the microphone on or off press RIGHT 6 orLEFT 8 buttons 5 Confirm your selection with a short press of the M 7 button ...

Page 37: ...bles you to configure the device to operate on a Wi Fi network Note Wi Fi is turned on off with a long press of the LEFT 8 button 1 Press and hold the M 7 button to enter the main menu 2 Select Wi Fi Settings submenu using the RIGHT 6 andLEFT 8 buttons ...

Page 38: ...e RIGHT button increases the value and the LEFT button reduces it Press the M 7 button to toggle the digits 4 Press and hold down the M 7 button to save the password and exit the submenu Access Level Setup This sub function enables you to configure the appropriate level of access to your device made available to the Stream Vision app Owner level A Stream Vision user has full access to all the devi...

Page 39: ...ess and hold the M 7 button to enter the main menu 2 Select the submenu General Settings with the RIGHT 6 and LEFT 8 buttons 3 A short press of the M 7 button opens the submenu 4 Select the desired menu item with the RIGHT 6 andLEFT 8 buttons ...

Page 40: ...e RIGHT 6 button increases the value and the LEFT 8 button reduces it Press the M 7 button to toggle the digits 4 To save your chosen date and exit the submenu press and hold the M 7 button Time 1 A short press of the M 7 button opens the submenu Time 2 Select the time format 24 hour clock or AM PM by pressing the RIGHT 6 and LEFT 8 buttons 3 Press the M 7 button to move to the hour setting 4 Set ...

Page 41: ...re being set by the user Brightness level 10 Contrast level 8 Language English Wi Fi off default password Auto shutdown off Format Formatting the built in memory card permanently deletes all of the recorded files Attention Make sure that you no longer need the files to be deleted or create a backup on other media 1 A short press of the M 7 button opens the submenu Format 2 Select the Yes option to...

Page 42: ...n of the device after a certain period of time when it is tilted up or down by more than 70 or right or left by more than 30 Meanwhile the device controls should not be activated 1 Press and hold theM 7 button to enter the main menu 2 Select theAuto Shutdown menu with the RIGHT 6 and LEFT 8 ...

Page 43: ...o select the time period after which the device will automatically turn off 1 min 3 min 5 min or select Switch off if you want to deactivate the automatic shutdown function 5 Confirm your selection with a short press of the M 7 button Note the status bar will display Auto Shutdown status icon 1 min ...

Page 44: ... and hold the M 7 button to enter the main menu 2 Select the Device Information menu with the RIGHT 6 and LEFT 8 buttons 3 A short press of the M 7 button opens the submenu The user has access to the following information about the device full name ...

Page 45: ...SKU number serial number firmware version hardware version service information ...

Page 46: ...Bluetooth 1 Press and hold theM 7 button to enter the main menu 2 Select the Bluetooth submenu with the RIGHT 6 and LEFT 8 buttons 3 A short press of the M 7 button opens the submenu 4 Turn Bluetooth on off with a short press of the M 7 button ...

Page 47: ...5 Press and hold down the M 7 button to exit the submenu The process of connecting the wireless remote control is described in the Remote Control Activation section ...

Page 48: ...Video Recording and Photography Show device diagram The device is equipped with a function for video recording and photographing an observed image that is saved onto the built in memory card ...

Page 49: ... a photo press the RIGHT 6 button briefly The image freezes for 0 5 sec 3 The photo is saved to the internal memory Video Mode Recording video clips 1 Switch to Video mode with a long press of the RIGHT 6 button 2 The icon and the remaining recording time in HH MM Hours Minutes format are displayed in the upper left corner for example 5 12 In the status bar the video recording status is displayed ...

Page 50: ...file counter for photos and video The counter used for the names of multimedia files cannot be reset If a file is deleted from the middle of the list its number is not taken by another file When the counter is full a new folder is created img_xxxx where xxxx is the file counter The maximum duration of a recorded video file is 5 minutes After this time expires a video is recorded onto a new file Th...

Page 51: ...nction Show device diagram The device has a function for wireless communication with external devices smartphone or tablet via Wi Fi Turn on the wireless connection module with a long press of the LEFT 8 button ...

Page 52: ... of the serial number Once the password has been entered on the mobile device for more information on setting a password see the Password Setupsubsection in the Wi Fi Settings section and the connection has been established the icon in the status bar changes to the video signal on the mobile device screen starts after the viewfinder button is activated on the screen of the mobile device The icon i...

Page 53: ...Display Off Function Show device diagram When this function is in use the device switches to standby mode which allows it to be turned off quickly if necessary ...

Page 54: ...goes blank and the message Display off 2 Press the ON OFF 9 button briefly to turn on the display 3 When you press and hold the ON OFF 9 button the display shows the message Display off with a countdown Holding the button down for the duration of the countdown will power the device off completely ...

Page 55: ...ay in the event of a reduction in the light level thus enabling observation in conditions of low light without using the IR illuminator 1 Turn off the IR illuminator before using the SumLight function 2 To activate the SumLight function press briefly theLEFT 8 button 3 Press the LEFT 8 button once more to switch off ...

Page 56: ... frame rate decreases and the image slows down Any sharp movement of the device may cause the image to become blurred Such effects are not defects Luminous white dots pixels may be visible on the device s display The number of dots may increase when the SumLight function is enabled This is due to the nature of how this function works and is not a defect ...

Page 57: ...lluminator video recording and photographing and it allows navigation through the menu Controller 32 Button 33 Button 34 Button 35 Short press Enter the quick menu and submenus of the main menu confirm the selection Switch to the next item of the quick menu Turn the display on Turn on the IR illuminator Switch the IR power level Start video recording Capture a photo ...

Page 58: ...lay off Turn the device off Turn off the IR illuminator Switch to photo video mode Clockwise rotation Quick menu Increase parameter Main menu Navigate downwards clockwise Counter clockwise rotation Quick menu Decrease parameter Main menu Navigate upwards counterclockwise ...

Page 59: ...vice diagram 1 Turn on the Bluetooth module see the Bluetooth section 2 In the Bluetooth section of the menu use the RIGHT 6 and LEFT 8 buttons to select the Scan menu item 3 Confirm your selection with a short press of the M 7 button ...

Page 60: ...own list that appears 6 Confirm your selection with a short press of the M 7 button Notes Once paired the Remote Control can operate the Pulsar device Going forward the Remote Control will automatically connect to the paired device when within visible range The name of the remote control and its battery charge level will appear in the list of paired devices at the bottom of the display in the Blue...

Page 61: ...aver Rail Show device diagram The device is equipped with a Weaver rail 15 which allows the user to mount extra accessories You must first detach the removable IR illuminator see section Removing the IR Illuminator ...

Page 62: ...configured so that after fitting onto an optical riflescope that had been properly zeroed no adjustment of the aiming point is required Yet if point of impact change is observed after putting on the attachment you can fix it with display calibration procedure ...

Page 63: ...o move the display horizontally X axis and vertically Y axis so that the point of impact moves to the center of the riflescope reticle 4 Press theM 7 button to toggle between the X and Y coordinates 5 The image offset range is 20 pixels horizontally X axis 20 pixels vertically Y axis 6 To exit the menu and save the settings press and hold the M 7 button for two seconds ...

Page 64: ...m real time image from your device to your smartphone or tablet via Wi Fi We recommend using the latest version Stream Vision 2 You can find further guidelines on Stream Vision 2 here Download from Google Play Download from App Store Find answers to frequently asked questions about using Stream Vision 2 here ...

Page 65: ...You can find further guidelines on Stream Vision here Download from Google Play Download from App Store Find answers to frequently asked questions about using Stream Vision here ...

Page 66: ...ted to phone please turn on mobile data transfer GPRS 3G 4G to download update if your Pulsar device is not connected to your phone but is already listed in Settings My devices section you may use Wi Fi to download update Stream Vision https www youtube com embed 0BIu4rr 8IY 1 Download free of charge Stream Vision App on Google Play or App Store 2 Connect your Pulsar device to your mobile device s...

Page 67: ...download update if your Pulsar device is not connected to your phone but it s already in the My Devices section you may use Wi Fi to download update Find answers to frequently asked questions about using Stream Vision here Is your firmware up to date Click hereto check the latest firmware for your device ...

Page 68: ...USB Connection Show device diagram ...

Page 69: ... LEFT 8 buttons 6 A short press of the M 7 button confirms the selection Connection options Power When this mode is selected the computer is used by the device as an external power supply An icon will appear in the status bar The device will continue to function and all functions are available The battery pack installed in the device will not be charged Memory card When this mode is selected the d...

Page 70: ...cease and will be saved Disabling the USB When disconnecting the USB from the device in Power mode the device will continue to function with the Battery Pack if it is available and has sufficient charge When the USB is disconnected from the device connected in Memory card mode the device remains switched on ...

Page 71: ...s dirt or other residue Wipe the exterior surfaces of metal and plastic parts free from dust dirt and moisture with a soft cotton cloth The condition of the battery whether it needs to be charged electrical contacts on the battery and the IR illuminator and connectors for their attachment to the device there should be no sign of salts or oxidation The controls should be in working order The digita...

Page 72: ...c Clean the electric terminals of the Battery Pack and battery slot on the device using a non greasy organic solvent Check the glass surfaces of the eyepiece and the lens If necessary remove dust and sand from the lenses preferably using a non contact method Cleaning of the external surfaces of the optics should be done with substances designed especially for this purpose Always store the device i...

Page 73: ... battery The device does not operate from an external power source Possible cause The USB cable is damaged Solution Replace the USB cable Possible cause The external power supply is discharged Solution Charge the external power supply if necessary Smartphone or tablet cannot be connected to the device Possible cause ...

Page 74: ...ith fewer or no Wi Fi networks Make sure there are no sources of electromagnetic interference nearby working motors transformers etc More information on solving problems with connection to Stream Vision by following the link Missing or interrupted broadcasting via Wi Fi Possible cause The smartphone or tablet is beyond reliable Wi Fi range There are obstacles between the device and the signal rece...

Page 75: ...rightness or contrast in the Quick Menu Color bars appear on the display or the image disappears Possible cause The device was exposed to static charges during operation Solution When the exposure to static charges is over the device may either reboot automatically or require to be switched off and on again There is a clear image of the aiming mark but a fuzzy image of the object Possible cause Du...

Page 76: ... requires adjusting Solution Remove the attachment and set the display to the center of the field of vision see section Mounting Attachment on Optical Riflescope The device does not focus Possible cause Incorrect setting Solution Adjust the device in accordance with sectionPowering on and Image Setting Check the outer surfaces of the lens and eyepiece where necessary wipe them free from dust conde...

Page 77: ... Solution Check that the device is firmly fixed on the riflescope and that the mounting of the riflescope to the rifle is secure Ensure that you are using the very type of ammunition that was previously fired from your rifle If you zero a riflescope in summer and then use it in winter or vice versa some change in the zero point of the zeroing cannot be discounted The attachment slides off the rifl...

Page 78: ...ion Select a suitable insert Check for a gap between the lips of the adapter Remote control does not work Possible cause The Bluetooth module is not turned on Solution Turn on the Bluetooth module according to the instructions see the Bluetooth section Possible cause The Remote control is not activated Solution Activate the remote control according to instructions see the Remote Control Activation...

Page 79: ... Solution Return to the device coverage area Possible cause Remote control battery low Solution Install a new CR2032 battery as follows unscrew the screws on the rear cover of the Remote Control remove the cover install a new battery and screw the cover with screws ...

Page 80: ...1 7 m m y 500 546 8 Minimum Focusing Distance m y 5 5 47 Recommended magnification of the daytime riflescope 2 8 Electronic Specifications Sensor type resolution CMOS HD 1280X720 Display type resolution AMOLED 1746x1000 Detachable IR Illuminator Type wavelength nm LED 940 Operational Characteristics Power Supply V 3 1 4 2 Battery type Capacity Rated Output Voltage Li Ion Battery Pack IPS7 6400 mAh...

Page 81: ...g Gun Caliber 12 Degree of protection IP code IEC60529 IPX7 Operating temperature C 25 50 Overall Dimensions with battery mm inch 155х136х77 6 1x5 35x3 03 Weight with battery kg oz 0 83 29 28 Video Recorder Video Photo Format mp4 jpg Built in Memory 16 GB Wi Fi Channel Frequency 2 4 GHz Standard 802 11 b g Reception range may vary depending on various factors the presence of obstacles other Wi Fi ...

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Page 83: ... your country Electromagnetic compatibility This product complies with the requirements of European standard EN 55032 2015 Class A Caution Operating this product in a residential area may cause radio interference This product is subject to change in line with improvements to its design The device repair is possible within five years ...