iGen NV20 User Manual

NIGHT VISION VIEWER
OWNER’S
MANUAL
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.
To return product for service, please first contact Night Owl Optics for a
Return Authorization (RA) Number. Ask for Night
Vision customer service.
Reference the RA number on your package and return the product within
15 days of calling to:
Night Owl Optics
1465-H Henry Brennan Dr.
El Paso, TX 79936
Phone: 915-633-8354
Warranty coverage does not include the cost of transporting the product
back to an owner who is located outside of the United States of
America.

iGen NV20 Specifications

General

Brand	iGen
Model	NV20
Category	Monocular
Language	English

Summary

1-YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY

Warranty Claim Process

Details required proof of purchase and the procedure for returning the product for service.

Warranty Limitations and Shipping

Outlines what is not covered and specifies consumer responsibility for shipping costs.

Menu System Configuration

Display and Auto-Off Settings

Configure display timeout and automatic power-off intervals for energy saving.

Image and IR Settings

Adjust image color, brightness, infrared emitter modes, and system version.

Video Output Format Selection

Select NTSC or PAL format for composite video output to external devices.

Introduction and Features

iGen Technology Advantages

Highlights iGen's digital night vision benefits like image quality and robustness.

Batteries and Power Management

Information on battery type, life, and power-saving features like display off.

Other Features Overview

Details on using the device in daylight and attaching it to a tripod mount.

First-Time Operation and Setup

Initial Power-On and Eyepiece Focus

Steps for turning on the device and adjusting the eyepiece for clear vision.

Gain Control and Image Adjustment

How to use the gain control for light amplification and understand image behavior.

Exposure Settings and Video Output

Understanding exposure time and selecting video format for recording.

Infrared Emitter Functionality

Infrared Emitter Operation

Explanation of the infrared emitter's role in low-light conditions and its operation.

Infrared Emitter Safety Warning

Crucial safety advice regarding the infrared emitter's beam.

Device Controls

Power and Infrared Button Functions

Operation of the On/Off button and the three modes of the infrared emitter.

Three-Way Switch Navigation

Using the 3-way switch for gain adjustment and menu programming.

Adjustments and Focusing

Eyepiece and Objective Lens Focus

Guidance on adjusting both the eyepiece and objective lens for clear focus.

Gain, Color, and Brightness Control

Fine-tuning electronic gain, image color, and display brightness.

Exposure Time Impact

How different frame rates (fps) affect image clarity and motion perception.

Video Format for Recording

Selecting the appropriate video format (NTSC/PAL) for external recording.