Help With the Nightfox Swift Night Vision Goggles

Help with the Nightfox Swift 2 and Swift 2 Pro Night vision goggles

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INSTRUCTIONAL VIDEO (PRO VERSION)

FIRMWARE UPDATES

Minor firmware improvements are available for Swift 2 models. Some Swift 2 Pro models can be updated at home, while all other Swift 2s can be sent back to Nightfox HQ in Bristol, United Kingdom for firmware updates (customer pays for shipping, Nightfox ships back free of charge). Please contact us if you'd like to arrange this.

We have updated the Swift 2 firmware a number of times, always responding to your feedback and improving the Swift 2's user experience. The latest firmware update is then used for current production. The table below outlines the key improvements of each update.

3.2.6:  Original firmware
5.2.1:  Fixes the "frame rate" setting freezing issue, adds "firmware update" menu option
5.2.3:  Adjusts video recording from 720p to 1080p while recording in 30fps
5.2.6:  Adds Image Quality option to Settings menu with "high frame rate" option; Black/orange menus

For Swift 2 users: You can send your device back to us in the United Kingdom to have your firmware updated at Nightfox HQ. Nightfox will cover the shipping back to you, free of charge.

For Swift 2 Pro users: If you have a Swift 2 Pro from one of the new batches below, you can update the unit at home. Check the bottom of the unit for the batch number: 1123, 0424, 0624. Otherwise you can send your device back to us in the United Kingdom to have your unit updated at Nightfox HQ. Nightfox will cover the shipping back to you, free of charge.

How to update a Swift 2 Pro at home
1. Download BIN file and put onto Swift 2 Pro's memory card. Don't put it in a folder, and don't rename the file.
2. Insert the card into the Swift 2 Pro. Turn on the device.
3. On the Settings menu, go to "Version". Then select "Firmware update."
4. A red screen will display, flash, then the device will turn off. Turn the unit back on, and it's ready to go with your new firmware.
Download Most recent firmware 5.2.6

TROUBLESHOOTING Q&A

Frequently Asked Questions

The Swift 2 has a focus wheel at the front of the device at the bottom. Use the focus wheel at the front to bring the screen into focus. If this isn't possible for you, it may be that you are not able to focus on a screen close to your face.

You can resolve this issue by using the reset button on the device. A firmware bug can cause this issue when the user selects a different frame rate. The frame rate adjustment does not provide any significant benefit, so we recommend simply not using this feature.

It may take up to 4 hours of charging before the Swift is able to turn on if its battery level has fallen very low. If that doesn't work there is likely to be an issue with the device.

We recommend leaving the frame rate on the default setting of 30FPS, any other setting may cause device issues on some batches of Nightfox Swift.

You are able to adjust the brightness of the screen by quick pressing the power button. Some users find the screen uncomfortable to focus on, usually because they experience very slight longsightedness. These users may find the Prowl or Corsac 2 devices more appropriate. The Prowl includes a diopter and the Corsac 2 has two glass lenses to make it easier to use.