ATN WP-17 Binoculars User Manual


 
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WARNINGS AND CAUTIONS
• Always remember to turn off the Aries scope when it is not in use. If you do not plan on using your
aries scope for a period of more than 10 days, you should remove the batteries.
• Keep lens cap/daylight filter on when not in use.
• Avoid contact with dust, steam, and gas.
• The Aries scope are not harmful to the user or the environment.
• Do not disassemble except to clean the front lens and the eyepiece: it will void your warranty.
• Evaluate the scopes function by looking through it in a lit environment with the daylight filter lens
cap on. Never use in daylight without the daylight filter lens cap on. Do not surpass ten minutes
of testing.
• Never point the Aries scope at a bright light source. If the scope shuts off automatically after direct-
ing it at a bright light source, turn the unit off and wait 1 - 2 minutes before turning the unit back
on.
• Adverse atmospheric conditions such as fog, smog, or haze and a lack of ambient light (moon or
starlight) may diminish the effective viewing distance. All technical data for this unit was compiled
in a controlled environment.
TROUBLESHOOTING
Q: Flashes, flickers, or clicking occur while operating
S: If it occurs within the first five minutes of inserting new batteries, it is normal and the device will
resume normal operation soon thereafter. If it occurs for more than 10 minutes, contact your dealer
or other authorized service representative for service instructions.
Q: Dark spots on screen.
S: This may be dust on the lens, please clean according to instrutions. They may also be Cosmetic
blemishes in the intensifier tube which are a by-product of the manufacturing process. This is
normal and will not affect the life or performance of the unit.
Q: Image not clear.
S: Adjust focus ring. If problem persists, increase viewing distance
Q: Fixed-pattern noise in a honeycomb shape.
S: Usually a cosmetic blemish characterized by a faint honeycomb-type pattern. This usually occurs
when viewing very bright lights. Adjust the potentiometer, to reduce brightness.
Q: A pattern of dark thin lines which look like chicken wire.
S: Turn on illuminator, if purchased. If illuminator doesn’t brighten image, replace batteries. If prob-
lem persists, contact ATN for service instructions.
5X AFOCAL LENS (OPTIONAL)
The additional 5X Afocal Lens transform Aries MK Trident to 5X night vision sniper scope.
Unscrew the ferrule [1] from the front lens of the scope.
Screw the 5X Afocal Lens [2] into the front lens of the scope.
Screw the keeper ring [3] of 5x Afocal Lens on to the front lens the scope.
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