range toward the test target.
ceptably if the test target image is clear enough to be
recognized as a cross. If the cross cannot be made
NOTE
clear enough by repeated attempts at re-focusing the
All night vision sights except the AN/TVS-4
sight or if the image is too dim, flickering, flashing,
should be stabilized by resting or bracing on
varying in intensity or out of focus at all settings,
the work table. Use the small tripod
corrective maintenance is required.
provided with the AN/TVS-4.
c. Infinity Test.
(1) Point the sight toward the sky and locate a
group of stars. The stars will appear as circles with a
(2) Adjust the eyepiece diopter ring for best
hole in the middle.
reticle focus.
(2) Adjust the objective lens focus until the stars
(3) Adjust the objective focus for best test target
become sharp pinpoints of light. If this cannot be
image.
achieved, corrective maintenance is required.
(4) The night vision sight is operating ac-
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