Newcon Optik Hunting Equipment DN 463 User Manual

Operation Manual  
DAY / NIGHT VISION  
RIFLESCOPE  
DN 463  
105 Sparks Ave., Toronto, ON M2H 2S5, Canada  
 
Precautions  
DN 463 is a sophisticated precise optical instrument  
equipped with electronics. It should be handled with due  
care:  
Unit contains fragile components. Avoid impacts,  
dust, moisture and sharp changes of temperature.  
Do not touch the optical surfaces other than for  
cleaning. Doing so may damage the anti-reflection  
coating.  
Clean optical surfaces with professional lens cleaning  
supplies.  
Use only a soft clean cloth to clean the exterior of the  
device.  
Keep away from sources of heat, such as heating  
appliances, sunlight or central heating.  
Switch off the unit and remove the battery during the  
extended periods of non-operation.  
Do not keep the device at temperatures higher than  
60oC (140oF).  
Do not apply excessive force or pressure to the lens  
assembly, movable parts and thread connections.  
Small dark and/or light points may be seen in the field  
of view due to considerable optical magnification of  
the eyepiece. This does not affect the operational  
capabilities of the device.  
 
CONTENTS  
1. FEATURES  
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2. DELIVERY SET  
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3. SPECIFICATIONS  
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4. OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS  
5. GUIDELINES FOR OPERATION  
6. BATTERY INSTALLATION  
7. OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS  
8. SIGHTING DN463  
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9. MIL-DOT RETICLE  
10. TECHNICAL INSPECTION  
11. TECHNICAL MAINTENANCE  
12. USING THE ADDITIONAL WEAVER RAIL  
13. USE OF THE PRESSURE SWITCH MODULE  
14. STORAGE  
15. TROUBLE SHOOTING  
16. WARRANTY  
17. CUSTOMER SUPPORT  
18. ACCEPTANCE CERTIFICATE  
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DN463 shown on an assault rifle  
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1.  
FEATURES  
Three readily available configurations of illuminated  
red-on-green reticles that are able to be switched at a  
moment's notice  
Functions with one AA (1.5V) or CR123A (3V)  
battery  
Accurate internal front lens focus adjustment  
Lightweight and highly durable; manufacturing  
employs carbon plastic and other modern technologies  
High magnification of 4x  
Close observational range of 8 meters  
IPX6 rating against water intrusion  
Shockproof with the use of heavy recoil ammunition  
(.375 H&H, .416 Rigby, .50 cal.), up to 6000 joules  
Vertical positioning of the battery ensures an  
uninterrupted power supply when firing  
The image intensifier tube is protected against  
excessive light exposure  
Incremental reticle brightness adjustment  
The reticle will blink as a warning 15-30 minutes  
before the device shuts down automatically as a low  
battery indicator  
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Stabilized power supply for optimal consumption,  
ensuring no shift of the aiming point under a  
continuous power draw or drop in temperature  
Fast start-up  
Ergonomic design; the adjustment controls are located  
on top  
Precision internal windage/elevation adjustment MOA  
per click  
Built-in high-power PULSE hazard free IR illuminator  
with beam focus  
Remote control with secure attachment  
Additional MIL-STD-1913 side weaver rail for  
accessories  
Flip-up objective lens cover  
Stylish carrying case  
DN463/ is a complex electro-optical device designed using  
innovative technology.  
We strongly recommend reading and following all the  
instructions carefully before turning on the riflescope.  
Not following the instructions and guidelines outlined in this  
instruction manual can cause damage to the device, as well as  
voiding any applicable warranty.  
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2. DELIVERY SET  
DN463  
Carrying case  
Pressure switch  
IR Illuminator  
User Manual  
Warranty card  
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3. SPECIFICATIONS  
Model  
DN463  
Magnification, x  
Objective lens, mm  
Generation  
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60 mm , F / 1.68  
Gen. 3  
Image Intensifier Tube  
Resolution, lines/mm, min.  
Field of View, deg  
Light amplification  
Maximum recognition/viewing range at  
normal nighttime conditions – 0.05 lux  
(1/4 moon), m//yd  
N3XT4322  
57  
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35,000  
600/800//656/875  
Diopter setting, D  
±3.5  
Close-up range, m  
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1xAA or 1xCR123A  
Battery type  
Battery life without IR, hr (AA/CR123A)  
Battery life with IR, hr (AA/CR123A)  
Eye relief distance, mm  
Water intrusion rating  
Operating temperature range  
Dimensions, mm  
15/25  
5/8  
50  
IPX6  
-30C to +40C  
Length  
Width  
275  
95  
Height  
103  
Weight, g  
1,249  
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4. OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS  
DN463/ night vision riflescope is intended for observation and  
hunting at dusk or during night time hours. When operated in  
conditions without artificial sources of light, it is a passive  
device. However, in environments of absolute darkness the  
built-in IR illuminator provides viewing ability. DN463/ is a  
very capable night vision device, and equally serves the amateur  
or professional for:  
Night observation and hunting  
Patrolling and safeguarding  
Search and rescue  
5. GUIDELINES FOR OPERATION  
DN463/ has been designed for extensive usage. To ensure  
longevity and performance, it is necessary to adhere to the  
following:  
Under illuminated conditions measuring more than 1 lux  
(deep dusk), do not power on the riflescope with the  
objective lens cap open and do not point the product  
towards a direct light source! Daylight, vehicle headlights,  
flame, sun or similar light sources can irreversibly decrease  
its performance.  
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Some examples of common illuminated conditions:  
Conditions  
Natural illumination in the  
field, lux  
No moon, cloud cover  
Starry sky, no moon, clear  
Quarter moon, clear  
Full moon, clear  
Deep dusk  
10-4 (0.0001)  
10-3 (0.001)  
0,05  
0,380.4  
1.0  
Dusk  
10  
Cloudy weather  
500  
When using in bright conditions (early morning or late  
evening), do not leave the device on with the objective lens  
cap open for more than 30 minutes.  
Continuous observation of bright stationary objects can  
cause the electronic-optical converter to fade, leading to the  
appearance of dark spots in the field of vision.  
Do not forget to turn off the scope after each use!  
Store with the lens cap on, in the accompanying carrying  
case.  
The scope has been reinforced with an IPX6 rating against  
water intrusion and can be used in inclement weather;  
however, it is not intended for full submersion.  
Attempting to disassemble or repair the scope will void the  
warranty!  
Clean the scope's optical surfaces only if necessary, and use  
caution. First, remove (by blowing or carefully wiping off)  
any dust or sand particles. Then proceed to clean by using a  
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soft cotton tissue and alcohol or a cleaning solution  
approved for use with multicoated lenses. Do not pour the  
solution directly onto the lens!  
The scope can be used in operating temperatures, ranging  
from -30°C to +40°C. However, if it has been brought  
indoors from cold temperatures, do not turn it on for 3 to 4  
hours.  
If the riflescope is unable to mount onto the rifle securely,  
or if there are doubts about the mounting system, see a  
qualified gunsmith. Using the weapon with a poorly  
mounted scope can lead to inaccurate target shooting!  
To ensure reliable performance, it is recommended to carry  
out regular technical inspections of the unit.  
6. BATTERY INSTALLATION  
Unscrew the cap (1) of the battery compartment counter-  
clockwise.  
Install one AA (1.5V) or CR123A (3V) battery, so that the  
(+) and (-) match the markings on the body of the unit.  
Tighten the cap (1).  
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7. OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS  
Install the batteries according to the directions in the  
section entitled “BATTERY INSTALLATION”.  
Enter a dark environment.  
Remove the objective lens cap by sliding it up on top of the  
objective lens (2).  
Turn on the unit by turning the selector switch (3) to the  
“ON” position; you will see the screen light up green.  
The scope can also be checked in an illuminated area, but  
this is meant solely for testing the device; the lens cap (2)  
must tightly cover the objective lens.  
To adjust the brightness of the red reticle, turn knob (4).  
To select one of the three types of the reticles, press button  
(5).  
Choose a remote stationary object to observe, at a distance  
of about 100 m.  
Turn the focusing knob (6) to “100”, it will settle into a  
notch.  
Observe the object through the scope and turn the diopter  
focus knob (7) until the image appears crisp.  
If necessary, turn on the IR illuminator by turning the  
selector switch (3) to “IR” position. To mount the IR  
Illuminator, unscrew and remove the plug (12) and screw  
the IR clockwise.  
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Turn the knob of the IR illuminator (8) until you get a  
focused IR spot.  
After making these adjustments, no further tuning of the  
diopter is required, regardless of distance or other factors;  
perfect the image quality using only the knob for the  
objective lens (6) and that for the IR illuminator (8).  
When finished, turn off the riflescope by turning the  
selector switch (3) to the “OFF” position and close the  
objective lens cap (2).  
It is possible to mount the scope onto the firearm using a  
special bracket (9); after the initial mounting is performed,  
it is important to follow further mounting instructions in the  
section entitled “SIGHTING DN463”.  
The riflescope can be turned on instantaneously with either  
the remote control housed in its bracket (10) or by button  
(11).  
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8. SIGHTING DN463  
Sighting in of the scope should be done at operating  
temperatures, by following the order of these steps:  
Mount the rifle with the scope installed on a bench  
rest.  
Make sure that no sources of light are visible through  
the scope's field of vision.  
Set a target at a distance of about 100m; the light  
levels around the target should not exceed 1 lux.  
Remove the objective lens cap (2), by sliding it up on  
top of the objective lens.  
Turn on the scope by turning the selector switch (3)  
to the “ON” position.  
Aim the firearm at the target using the mechanical  
sight.  
Adjust the scope according to the steps in the section  
entitled “OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS”.  
Turn the objective lens focusing knob (6) until you  
get a crisp image of the target.  
Set the desired reticle brightness level by turning  
knob (4).  
If the center of the reticle crosshairs and the target  
center do not line up, remove the covers protecting  
the windage / elevation adjustment knobs.  
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Using live ammunition, take 3 or 4 control shots,  
continually aiming at the same hit point on the target  
(you may also use a laser bore sighter and align the  
laser point to the center of the cross hairs).  
Examine the target and determine if the aiming point  
coincides with point of impact, if you determine it's  
necessary to make corrections, you will need to  
adjust your aiming point. To move it downwards and  
to the left, turn the knob (13) counter clockwise, in  
the directions Down and Left respectively, the aiming  
point moves upwards and to the right; keep in mind  
that one click of the knob corresponds to a 12mm  
shift of the hit point at a distance of 100m.  
Check the accuracy of your adjustments by firing  
another 3 or 4 control shots.  
The scope should now be zeroed-in for the specified  
distance.  
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10  
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9. MIL-DOT RETICLE  
Your night vision riflescope DN463 has a Mil-Dot reticle  
installed which helps you determine distance to the target if you  
know its actual size.  
The Use of a Mil-Dot reticle:  
Viewing the target through the riflescope place the edge of  
one post against one edge (top, bottom, or either side) of  
the target so that the crosshair extends along either its width  
or height.  
Using the dots, measure along the crosshair to the opposite  
edge of the target.  
Once the measurement of the target has been estimated in  
mils, use the following formula to determine the range:  
The Measured object's width or height in Yards x 1000  
Object's Width or Height in Mils  
or  
The Measured object's width or height in Meters x 1000  
Object's Width or Height in Mils  
=
=
=
=
Range in yards  
Range in Meters  
Range in Meters  
532 Yards  
or  
The Measured object's width or height in Yards x 1000  
Object's Width or Height in Mils  
or  
Example:  
1.33 yards x 1000  
2.5 mils  
=
1330  
2.5  
.
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When making windage/elevation  
adjustments please note that  
one click of the riflescope's  
adjustment equals to:  
For the model DN463:  
0.4235 MOA;  
0.4435”/100 yds;  
1.232cm/100m  
1 mil (millirad) equals 3.6 inches at 100 yards or 36 inches at  
1,000 yards, or 10 centimeters at 100 meters or 1 meter at 1,000  
meters.  
1 millirad (1 mil) = 0.001 of the distance = 3.4377 MOA  
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10. TECHNICAL INSPECTION  
It is recommended to inspect the riflescope before every use.  
Make sure to check for the following:  
Visually inspect the unit is free from any physical damage;  
cracks, dents or signs of corrosion disqualify it from proper  
use.  
Check the sturdiness and proper fit of the mounting system.  
Ensure the condition of the objective lens, eyepiece and the  
IR illuminator are free of cracks, grease spots, dirt, water  
stains and other residue before use.  
Visually inspect the condition of the battery and the battery  
compartment; the battery should be free of electrolyte and  
oxidation residue, especially where the battery makes  
contact with metal.  
Verify the proper function of the following; selector switch  
(3), reticle brightness knob (4), reticle selector button and  
the instant power-on button (11).  
Verify the smoothness of the objective lens focusing  
mechanism (6), diopter focusing knob (7) and the IR  
illuminator knob (8).  
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11. TECHNICAL MAINTENANCE  
Technical maintenance should be done no less than twice a year,  
and is comprised in the following steps:  
Clean the outside metallic and plastic surfaces from dust,  
dirt and moisture; wipe the scope with a soft cotton tissue,  
lightly coating it with gun oil or petroleum jelly.  
Clean the battery compartment's electric contact points  
using an oil-free solvent.  
Inspect the eyepiece lens, the objective lens and the IR  
illuminator and gently blow off any dust and sand, and  
clean using lens cleaner and a soft cloth; see section  
entitled “GUIDELINES FOR OPERATION”.  
12. USING THE ADDITIONAL  
WEAVER RAIL  
The scope has a built-in additional weaver rail mount (14)  
housed on the left portion of the body. This will allow the mount  
of additional devices, such as:  
IR75, LAM 10, LAM 2, LAM 3  
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13. USE OF THE PRESSURE  
SWITCH MODULE  
DN463/ is supplied with a remote-control console. The console  
has three buttons:  
- “ON” button turns on/off the riflescope (fixed when pressed).  
- “IR” button turns on/off the built-in IR Illuminator (fixed  
when pressed).  
- “Quick start” button - quick start-up of the riflescope and IR  
illuminator (the device works only when the button is kept  
pressed). After this button is released, the riflescope turns off, IR  
Illuminator and reticle go out.  
14. STORAGE  
Always store the unit in its carrying case in a dry, well-  
ventilated space. For prolonged storage, remove the battery.  
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15. TROUBLE SHOOTING  
Listed below are some potential problems that may occur when  
using DN463. Carry out the recommended checks and  
troubleshooting steps in the order listed. Please note that the  
table does not list all of the possible problems. If the problem  
experienced with the scope is not listed, or if the suggested  
action meant to correct it does not resolve the problem, please  
contact the manufacturer.  
Problem  
The riflescope  
does not turn on.  
Possible cause(s)  
The battery has been  
installed incorrectly.  
Corrective action  
Reinstall the battery with  
the  
correct polarity  
orientation  
The total battery charge  
is less than 2.0V.  
Install fresh battery.  
Oxidized contact points  
in the battery  
Clean the battery  
compartment,  
compartment due to  
“leaky” batteries or  
contact points becoming  
exposed to a chemically-  
reactive solution.  
focusing on the contact  
points.  
The red reticle is blurred  
and cannot be focused  
with the diopter knob.  
The diopter cannot be  
adjusted  
to your vision.  
If you wear prescription  
glasses with a range of  
+/- 5, keep glasses on  
when looking through  
the eyepiece.  
With a crisp image  
Dust and moisture are  
covering the outside  
optical surfaces.  
Clean the lens surfaces  
with a soft cotton tissue  
or cloth.  
of the reticle, the image  
of the observed target  
that is at least 30 m away  
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Problem  
Possible cause(s)  
Corrective action  
Clean the lens surfaces  
with a soft cotton tissue  
or cloth.  
With a crisp image of  
the reticle, the image of  
the observed target that  
is at least 30 m away is  
blurred.  
Dust and moisture are  
covering the outside  
optical surfaces.  
Moisture is on the inside  
of the objective and the  
eyepiece lenses, or is on  
the optical surfaces of  
the electronic-optical  
intensifier and may be  
caused by the unit  
Let the riflescope dry by  
leaving it in a warm  
environment  
for 4 hours.  
fogging up due to a rapid  
change in temperature;  
when the device is  
brought in from the cold  
into a warm  
environment, for  
example.  
The total battery charge  
is less than 2.0V.  
Install fresh battery.  
Distinct black dots  
or specs on the screen.  
The dots on the screen  
are cosmetic blemishes  
in the intensifier tube  
and are a by-product of  
the manufacturing  
No need to take  
corrective action or  
return the device.  
process; they do not in  
any way affect the life or  
performance of the unit,  
and if there is dust on the  
lens, please clean  
according to the  
instructions.  
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The scope or the  
The scope is turned on  
via the remote control.  
Turn off the scope and  
the IR illuminator using  
the remote control.  
IR illuminator do not  
turn off via the selector  
switch on the scope.  
The aiming point shifts  
after firing rounds.  
The riflescope is not  
mounted securely.  
Check how securely the  
riflescope has been  
mounted and make sure  
that the same type and  
caliber bullets are being  
used as when the scope  
was initially sighted in;  
if your scope was  
sighted in during the  
summer, and is now  
being used in the winter  
(or the other way  
around), a small  
displacement of the  
aiming point is possible.  
Adjust the riflescope  
according tothe  
The riflescope does not  
focus.  
Wrong settings.  
instructions given in the  
section, entitled  
“OPERATING  
INSTRUCTIONS” and  
check the surfaces of the  
eyepiece and objective  
lenses and clean them if  
necessary from dust,  
condensation, frost, etc;  
to prevent fogging in  
cold weather, apply a  
special anti-fog solution.  
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16. WARRANTY  
NEWCON warrants this product against defects in  
material and workmanship for one year from the date of  
the original purchase, but no more than 12 months from  
the date of manufacturing. Longer warranty is available,  
subject to the terms of the specific sales contract. Should  
your Newcon product prove to be defective during this  
period, please deliver the product securely packaged in its  
original container or an equivalent, along with the proof  
of the original purchase date, to your Newcon Dealer.  
Newcon will repair (or at its option replace with the same  
or comparable model), the product or part thereof, which,  
on inspection by Newcon, is found to be defective in  
materials or workmanship.  
What This Warranty Does Not Cover:  
NEWCON is not responsible for warranty service should  
the product fail as a result of improper maintenance,  
misuse, abuse, improper installation, neglect, damage  
caused by disasters such as fire, flooding, lightning,  
improper power supply, or service other than by a  
NEWCON Authorized Service.  
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Postage, insurance, and shipping costs incurred while  
presenting your NEWCON product for warranty service  
are your responsibility.  
If shipping from North America please include a cheque  
or money order payable to NEWCON OPTIK for the  
amount of $15.00 to cover handling and return shipping.  
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17. CUSTOMER SUPPORT  
Should you experience any difficulties with your  
NEWCON OPTIK product, consult the enclosed manual.  
If the problem remains unresolved, contact our customer  
support department at (416) 663-6963 or toll free at  
1-877-368-6666. Our operating hours are 9am-5pm,  
Monday - Friday, Eastern Standard Time. At no time  
should equipment be sent back to Newcon without  
following the instructions of our technical support  
department.  
NEWCON OPTIK accepts no responsibility for  
unauthorized returns.  
To locate NEWCON Authorized Dealer call:  
Tel: (416) 663-6963 Fax: (416) 663-9065  
The defective products should be shipped to:  
US Customers:  
2331 Superior Ave. Cleveland, OH 44114  
From all other countries:  
105 Sparks Ave., Toronto, ON  
M2H 2S5, CANADA  
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18. ACCEPTANCE CERTIFICATE  
Image intensifier tube serial number:  
____________________  
Minimum  
Measured  
Resolution, lines/mm  
57  
600  
Photocathode sensitivity,  
integral, A/lm  
Light amplification  
35,000  
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NIGHT VISION RIFLE SCOPE DN463  
Serial number:  
_________________________________________  
The unit meets all technical specifications and has passed  
the quality assurance inspection.  
Production date:  
___________________________________  
Quality Inspector:  
__________________________________  
Quality Assurance Seal  
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NEWCON OPTIK 2011  
Printed in Canada  
 

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