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Table of contents

Introduction

 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

5-6

Batteries

 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

7

First Time Operation

 . . . . . . . . . .

8-9

Gain control  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

8-9

Infrared Emitter

 . . . . . . . . . . . .

10-11

Number of lux table  . . . . . . . .

10-11

Controls

 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

12-13

Power button  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

12

IR button  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

12

Triple Action Switch . . . . . . . . . . . .

13

Adjustable Features

 . . . . . . . . .

14-23

Eyepiece  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

14

Objective Lens . . . . . . . . . . . . .

14-15

Infrared Emitter  . . . . . . . . . . . .

15-16

Gain  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

16-17

Color . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

17-18

Brightness . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

18

Exposure  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

18-19

Video format . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

20

Display off  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

21

Auto off  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

22-23

Reset Feature  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

22

Daytime Use

 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

22

Tripod Adapter

 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

22

Menu System at a glance

 . . . . . . .

23

CE Declaration of Conformity  . . .24
Return for service info  . . . . . . . .25
Warranty  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26
Accessories  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28

Table of contents

Introduction

 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

5-6

Batteries

 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

7

First Time Operation

 . . . . . . . . . .

8-9

Gain control  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

8-9

Infrared Emitter

 . . . . . . . . . . . .

10-11

Number of lux table  . . . . . . . .

10-11

Controls

 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

12-13

Power button  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

12

IR button  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

12

Triple Action Switch . . . . . . . . . . . .

13

Adjustable Features

 . . . . . . . . .

14-23

Eyepiece  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

14

Objective Lens . . . . . . . . . . . . .

14-15

Infrared Emitter  . . . . . . . . . . . .

15-16

Gain  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

16-17

Color . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

17-18

Brightness . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

18

Exposure  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

18-19

Video format . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

20

Display off  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

21

Auto off  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

22-23

Reset Feature  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

22

Daytime Use

 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

22

Tripod Adapter

 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

22

Menu System at a glance

 . . . . . . .

23

CE Declaration of Conformity  . . .24
Return for service info  . . . . . . . .25
Warranty  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26
Accessories  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28

1-YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY

The 

iGen

® 

NV20/20 is warranted against defects in materials and workmanship

under normal use for one year from the date of purchase to the original owner. 

Damage due to neglect, accidental damage or misuse of this product is not covered
under this warranty. Decisions regarding abuse or misuse of the product are made
solely at the discretion of the manufacturer. 

Proof of Purchase is required to make a claim under this warranty.

Liability under this Warranty is limited to replacing or repairing, at our option, the
product returned, shipping cost prepaid to Night Owl Optics

®

. Shipping cost to

Night Owl Optics is the responsibility of the consumer.

NOTE TO CUSTOMERS OUTSIDE THE U.S.A.

This warranty may vary in other countries, check with your distributor for details.
Warranty does not cover shipping costs

According to FCC part 15.21 Changes or Modifications made to this device not expressly approved by the party

responsible for compliance could void the users authority to operate this equipment.

This device complies with FCC Part 15 Subpart B Section 15.109 Class B.

1-YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY

The 

iGen

® 

NV20/20 is warranted against defects in materials and workmanship

under normal use for one year from the date of purchase to the original owner. 

Damage due to neglect, accidental damage or misuse of this product is not covered
under this warranty. Decisions regarding abuse or misuse of the product are made
solely at the discretion of the manufacturer. 

Proof of Purchase is required to make a claim under this warranty.

Liability under this Warranty is limited to replacing or repairing, at our option, the
product returned, shipping cost prepaid to Night Owl Optics

®

. Shipping cost to

Night Owl Optics is the responsibility of the consumer.

NOTE TO CUSTOMERS OUTSIDE THE U.S.A.

This warranty may vary in other countries, check with your distributor for details.
Warranty does not cover shipping costs

According to FCC part 15.21 Changes or Modifications made to this device not expressly approved by the party

responsible for compliance could void the users authority to operate this equipment.

This device complies with FCC Part 15 Subpart B Section 15.109 Class B.

Summary of Contents for NV20/20

Page 1: ...tripod to a car window with the Window Mount Keep your pictures focused with this practical easy to carry iGen Tripod iGen unit not included Image for illustration purpose only COMPLEMENT YOUR PURCHAS...

Page 2: ...a BRIGHT although invisible beam of light As with any bright light do not point into the eye 2 27 CAUTION Do not point Infrared Emitter directly into eye at close range Keep out of reach of children...

Page 3: ...r this warranty Liability under this Warranty is limited to replacing or repairing at our option the product returned shipping cost prepaid to Night Owl Optics Shipping cost to Night Owl Optics is the...

Page 4: ...hin 15 days of calling to Night Owl Optics 1465 Henry Brennan Dr El Paso TX 79936 Phone 1 800 444 5994 Warranty coverage does not include the cost of transporting the product back to an owner who is l...

Page 5: ...the essential requirements and other relevant requirements of the EMC Directive 2004 104 EC The product is compliant with the following standards and or other normative documents Emissions Annex11a E...

Page 6: ...ght amplification capability higher than Generation 1 technology at default exposure Light amplification capability superior to Generation 2 with the use of exposure control Easy connect video capture...

Page 7: ...IR will shut off first and the device will then power off after the main time has elapsed 11 Reset Feature The Reset feature allows the user to restore all factory defaults in the device with the exc...

Page 8: ...use test the device in a lighted room with the lens cap attached The small amount of light entering through the pin hole in the lens cap will simulate a night time environment Press and hold the powe...

Page 9: ...e following as you increase gain push to the right 1 At very high gain settings the image gets noisier Notice a snowy image at high gain settings 2 As you increase the gain quickly you may notice a mo...

Page 10: ...collection of frames repeated at 30 frames per second Below 15fps a moving image may appear to move unevenly Likewise below 12fps the image may shake as a person is unable to hold the iGen completely...

Page 11: ...Vision technology works by amplifying the small amounts of light energy available in most dark environments If you are in an environment where there is NO LIGHT available to amplify then the mathemati...

Page 12: ...color of the menu text can be changed Image color choices are black white red green and blue Text color choices are white green red and amber The color green is typically used in night vision applicat...

Page 13: ...with the use of the infrared illuminator 3 Triple Action Switch Located on the underside of unit rear of battery door near your thumb as you hold the device Push left to decrease electronic gain The...

Page 14: ...vice is very sensitive to infrared light high intensity infrared at close range causes the device to reduce internal gain and increase exposure time Use of the IR MAX settings is only recommended in a...

Page 15: ...vice is very sensitive to infrared light high intensity infrared at close range causes the device to reduce internal gain and increase exposure time Use of the IR MAX settings is only recommended in a...

Page 16: ...with the use of the infrared illuminator 3 Triple Action Switch Located on the underside of unit rear of battery door near your thumb as you hold the device Push left to decrease electronic gain The...

Page 17: ...color of the menu text can be changed Image color choices are black white red green and blue Text color choices are white green red and amber The color green is typically used in night vision applicat...

Page 18: ...Vision technology works by amplifying the small amounts of light energy available in most dark environments If you are in an environment where there is NO LIGHT available to amplify then the mathemati...

Page 19: ...xposure settings In the U S or other countries with 60hertz electrical systems exposure rates other than 30fps and 15fps will be unsynchronized with the lighting system The iGen is designed for outdoo...

Page 20: ...e following as you increase gain push to the right 1 At very high gain settings the image gets noisier Notice a snowy image at high gain settings 2 As you increase the gain quickly you may notice a mo...

Page 21: ...erstand operation for first time use test the device in a lighted room with the lens cap attached The small amount of light entering through the pin hole in the lens cap will simulate a night time env...

Page 22: ...IR will shut off first and the device will then power off after the main time has elapsed 11 Reset Feature The Reset feature allows the user to restore all factory defaults in the device with the exc...

Page 23: ...ght amplification capability higher than Generation 1 technology at default exposure Light amplification capability superior to Generation 2 with the use of exposure control Easy connect video capture...

Page 24: ...the essential requirements and other relevant requirements of the EMC Directive 2004 104 EC The product is compliant with the following standards and or other normative documents Emissions Annex11a E...

Page 25: ...return the product within 15 days of calling to Night Owl Optics 1120 Alza Drive El Paso TX 79907 Phone 1 800 444 5994 Warranty coverage does not include the cost of transporting the product back to...

Page 26: ...r this warranty Liability under this Warranty is limited to replacing or repairing at our option the product returned shipping cost prepaid to Night Owl Optics Shipping cost to Night Owl Optics is the...

Page 27: ...a BRIGHT although invisible beam of light As with any bright light do not point into the eye 2 27 CAUTION Do not point Infrared Emitter directly into eye at close range Keep out of reach of children...

Page 28: ...tripod to a car window with the Window Mount Keep your pictures focused with this practical easy to carry iGen Tripod iGen unit not included Image for illustration purpose only COMPLEMENT YOUR PURCHAS...

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