Leica CALONOX SIGHT SE

Legal Notices Regarding This User Manual

Legal Restrictions on Use

Regulatory Information

The manufacturing date of your product can be found on the label on the packaging carton. Notation is year/month/day.

General

• Do not use the device in direct proximity to strong magnetic fields, such as electrostatic or electromagnetic fields (e.g., induction hobs, microwave ovens, television or computer screens, game consoles, mobile phones, radio equipment). Their electromagnetic field can interfere with image recording.
• Image recording may be disturbed if the device is placed on a television or used in close proximity to a television or mobile phones.
• Strong magnetic fields, e.g., from loudspeakers or large electric motors, can lead to data corruption or image quality degradation.
• Do not use the device in close proximity to radio transmitters or high-voltage lines. Their electromagnetic field can also interfere with image recording.
• Do not attempt to remove parts of the casing (covers). Qualified repairs may only be performed at authorized service centers.
• Protect the device from contact with insecticide sprays and other aggressive chemicals. Do not use paint thinner (cleaning solvent), thinner, or alcohol for cleaning. Some chemicals and liquids can damage the device casing or its surface finish.
• Keep the device out of reach of small children.
• Do not look into the eyepiece while walking. This may result in a fall.
• Do not disassemble or modify the device; exposing the internal electronics can cause damage or electric shock.

Eyepiece

• When sunlight falls directly on the eyepiece from the front, it acts like a magnifying glass. For this reason, the device must not be exposed to strong sunlight. Placing it in the shade or ideally in its case will prevent damage to the interior of the device.

Sensor

• Cosmic radiation (e.g., during flight) can cause pixel defects.

Carrying Strap

• After attaching the carrying strap, ensure its fasteners are correctly secured to prevent the device from falling.
• Carrying straps are usually made of very flexible material. For this reason, do not leave them within reach of children. They are not intended for play and pose a risk of strangulation for children.
• Use carrying straps only as straps. Using them for other purposes poses a risk of injury and can lead to damage to the carrying strap.
• Carrying straps should not be worn on cameras or binoculars during sports activities. In such cases, there is a risk of entanglement (e.g., when rock climbing and similar sports activities).

Warranty Provisions

By purchasing this Leica thermal imaging camera, you have acquired a product that has been manufactured according to special quality guidelines and tested by experienced specialists at various stages of production. We provide a three-year warranty for this product from the date of sale by an authorized dealer under the following conditions:

1. In case of a claim due to a manufacturing defect, we cover all material costs for the entire warranty period. At our discretion, we will repair the defective product, replace defective parts, or replace the entire product with a similar defect-free product. Further claims of any kind and for any legal reason in connection with this warranty are excluded.
2. The warranty does not cover wear parts such as eyecups, leather, armor, carrying straps, and accessories. This also applies to surface damage.
3. Claims for warranty service are void if the defect is caused by improper handling - which may include the use of third-party accessories - intervention by unauthorized persons or services, or if the serial number is unrecognizable.
4. Warranty claims can only be made upon presentation of the original invoice - with date of purchase, address, and signature of an authorized specialist dealer.
5. In case of a warranty claim, send the product along with the original invoice and a description of the claim to the Customer Care service department of Leica Camera AG or to a Leica representative in your country.

Leica Calonox models are protected against splashing water (IPX5).

The device has been tested under controlled laboratory conditions and is classified according to DIN EN 60529 under IPX5.

Please note: Protection is not permanent and decreases over time. The warranty does not cover damage caused by liquids. Opening the device by unauthorized dealers or service partners leads to loss of warranty.

Repair Pick-up Service

(Applies only to EU)

If you discover a defect in your device during the warranty period, Leica Camera AG will arrange for its pick-up by their Customer Care department at your request. Their service number +49 6441 2080-189 is available for consultation. Leica's service will pick up your Leica product free of charge at an agreed time and deliver it to their Customer Care department for inspection.

Contact person: https://leica-camera.com/en-int/contact

Leica Hunting Ethics with Thermal Imaging Camera

• We hunt wild boars and predators only at night.
• We hunt wild boars mainly in damaged areas, but not in burrows and shelters in the forest.
• We use the technology not only for tracking but also for observation and documentation.
• We aim to improve hunting by targeting game more easily and thus avoiding false shots.
• We utilize new dynamics thanks to technologies for exciting hunting experiences, even when tracking, and thus prevent injury to game.

Observation Mode

The observation mode displays the thermal image with various indicators:

1. Color Mode: Indicates the current color palette (White Hot, Black Hot, Red Hot, Rainbow).
2. Calibration Mode: Shows the current calibration setting (Automatic, Background, Manual).
3. User Profile: Indicates the active user profile.
4. Fog and Rain Mode: Indicates if this mode is active.
5. Video Output: Indicates if video output is active.
6. Battery Capacity: Displays the battery charge status in the header.

● (Example image of thermal view, e.g., a horse, with indicators)

List Menu

The list menu provides access to various settings:

• Video-out
• Fog and rain mode
• Handheld mode
• Gun profiles
• Calibration mode
• Pixels defect correction
• Reticle correction
• System information
• Factory reset

Symbol Menu

The symbol menu allows adjustment of visual settings:

7. Brightness: Adjustable in 4 steps. ☀️ ☀️ ☀️ ☀️
8. Contrast: Adjustable in 4 steps. ◐ ◐ ◐ ◐

● (Example image of symbol menu with brightness and contrast options)

Attaching the Carrying Strap

● (Diagram showing strap attachment steps)

Important: After attaching the carrying strap, ensure its fasteners are correctly secured to prevent the device from falling.

*Optional accessory

Attaching the Safety Cord

● (Diagram showing safety cord attachment steps for lens cap)

Mounting the Eyecup*

● (Diagram showing eyecup mounting steps)

For use as a handheld device/monocular (without a riflescope), the supplied eyecup can be attached.

1. Unscrew the eyepiece cap and store it safely.

• The locking ring remains on the device.

2. Position the eyecup with the side light shield.
3. Secure with the counter-ring and tighten by hand.

• Do not use excessive force!

*Optional accessory

Powering On/Off the Device

Power Saving Mode (Standby Mode)

1. Press the [+] button briefly.

• The device switches to standby mode. The power saving display appears.

● (Image with text "Das Wesentliche." - "The Essential.")

Note: In standby mode, the device can be quickly reactivated at any time by pressing the [+] button.

Selecting the Operating Mode

1. Press the menu selection button longer.

• The list menu appears.

2. Use the [+] and [–] buttons to navigate to the "Calibration mode" menu item.
3. Repeatedly press the menu selection button until the desired setting is reached.
4. Press the menu selection button longer.

• The setting will be saved. The device returns to observation mode.

Note: When used as an attachment, operating modes M or B are recommended.

Complete Calibration

With this type of calibration, a completely new measurement is performed. This makes it much more effective and suitable, for example, for removing disturbing afterimage effects. Depending on the situation, these effects can be stronger or weaker. This type of calibration is the most accurate.

1. Close the lens cap.
2. Press the [-]-button.

Quick Calibration

This type of calibration is much faster and does not require closing the lens cap. Under certain circumstances, afterimage effects may remain.

1. Press the [-]-button.

To Call Up the Symbol Menu

1. Press the menu selection button briefly.

• The symbol menu appears.
• After approx. 4s without any operation, the device automatically returns to observation mode.

To Call Up a Menu Item

1. Use the [+] and [–] buttons to navigate to the desired menu item.
2. Press the menu selection button briefly.

• Now the menu option can be set.

To Make a Setting

1. Use the [+] and [–] buttons to select the desired setting.
2. Press the menu selection button briefly.

• The setting will be saved. The display returns to the symbol menu.

To Exit the Symbol Menu

1. Press the menu selection button longer.

• The device returns to observation mode.

or

2. Wait approx. 4s.

• After approx. 4s without any operation, the device automatically returns to observation mode.

Brightness

Brightness can be set in four steps.

Color Mode

Four different color modes are available.

● (Visual representation of White Hot, Black Hot, Red Hot, Rainbow modes)

Contrast

Image contrast can be set in four steps.

To Call Up the List Menu

1. Press the menu selection button longer.

• The list menu appears.
• After approx. 10s without any operation, the device automatically returns to observation mode.

To Exit the List Menu

1. Press the menu selection button longer.

• The device returns to observation mode.

or

2. Wait approx. 10s.

• After approx. 10s without any operation, the device automatically returns to observation mode.

To Activate/Deactivate an Option

1. Use the [+] and [–] buttons to navigate to the desired menu item.
2. Press the menu selection button briefly.

To Call Up a Menu Item

1. Use the [+] and [–] buttons to navigate to the desired menu item.
2. Press the menu selection button briefly.

To Call Up the Pixel Correction Mode

1. In the list menu, select "Pixels defect correction".

• A crosshair indicating the current position appears on the monitor screen, and operating instructions appear in the header.

● (Image of screen with crosshair and coordinates, e.g., "+: 000-064 -048")

To Select a Defective Pixel

Position the crosshair exactly on the respective pixel.

To Mark a Defective Pixel

1. Press the [+] and [-] buttons simultaneously for a long time.

• As confirmation, a counter with the number of marked pixels appears in the status bar.

To Save Marked Pixels

1. Press the menu selection button longer.

• The menu for saving or exiting the mode appears.

To Call Up Reticle Correction

1. In the list menu, select "Reticle correction".

• The distance correction mode appears.

To Perform Correction

1. Move the display section so that the weapon's point of impact with the riflescope also corresponds to the point of impact with the riflescope and the Calonox Sight SE.

Caution: Determine and correct the point of impact exclusively at a shooting range with live firing.

To Confirm the Process

1. Press the menu selection button.

• The device resets.

To Interrupt the Process

1. Press the [-]-button.

• The list menu appears.