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Posted: 12/7/2014 12:52:31 PM EDT
| I just purchased an X320 a couple of weeks ago . I was upgrading from my old X50 and really like it . I changed my first set of batteries the other night and it flashed once then went off, now it will only work with the Ac adapter. I have tried umpteen sets of batteries. Just wondering if anyone else has heard of this problem? I have started the RAR process but I'm pretty upset because I made the investment for a nine day hunt starting next week. |
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I just purchased an X320 a couple of weeks ago . I was upgrading from my old X50 and really like it . I changed my first set of batteries the other night and it flashed once then went off, now it will only work with the Ac adapter. I have tried umpteen sets of batteries. Just wondering if anyone else has heard of this problem? I have started the RAR process but I'm pretty upset because I made the investment for a nine day hunt starting next week. Hey before you send it back try this. The x320 is a really neat unit but the unit boots up in a high current mode. I have seen a couple of other guys have the same type problem and the fix was easy for them. They were also about to send the unit back to L3. I know you have tried umpteen batteries but try a BRAND new set of lithium batteries. Both of the other guys tried several sets of new batteries but they were using new out of box run-of-the mill alkaline batteries- short story is although they were new they weren't very fresh. The x320 is hard on crappy batteries- make sure you use lithium batteries- you can get away with Alk batteries in warm weather but cold weather will kill them quick, L3's newest manual on the x320 covers this- I believe it was changed from "lithium batteries recommended" to "use only Lithium batteries" One of the engineers recommended that if users are caught in a pinch using low grade batteries in winter climates they should turn the unit on and leave it on until the batteries need to be changed- don't do quick look around on-and-offs. Good luck |
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Hey before you send it back try this. The x320 is a really neat unit but the unit boots up in a high current mode. I have seen a couple of other guys have the same type problem and the fix was easy for them. They were also about to send the unit back to L3. I know you have tried umpteen batteries but try a BRAND new set of lithium batteries. Both of the other guys tried several sets of new batteries but they were using new out of box run-of-the mill alkaline batteries- short story is although they were new they weren't very fresh. The x320 is hard on crappy batteries- make sure you use lithium batteries- you can get away with Alk batteries in warm weather but cold weather will kill them quick, L3's newest manual on the x320 covers this- I believe it was changed from "lithium batteries recommended" to "use only Lithium batteries" One of the engineers recommended that if users are caught in a pinch using low grade batteries in winter climates they should turn the unit on and leave it on until the batteries need to be changed- don't do quick look around on-and-offs. Good luck Quoted:
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I just purchased an X320 a couple of weeks ago . I was upgrading from my old X50 and really like it . I changed my first set of batteries the other night and it flashed once then went off, now it will only work with the Ac adapter. I have tried umpteen sets of batteries. Just wondering if anyone else has heard of this problem? I have started the RAR process but I'm pretty upset because I made the investment for a nine day hunt starting next week. Hey before you send it back try this. The x320 is a really neat unit but the unit boots up in a high current mode. I have seen a couple of other guys have the same type problem and the fix was easy for them. They were also about to send the unit back to L3. I know you have tried umpteen batteries but try a BRAND new set of lithium batteries. Both of the other guys tried several sets of new batteries but they were using new out of box run-of-the mill alkaline batteries- short story is although they were new they weren't very fresh. The x320 is hard on crappy batteries- make sure you use lithium batteries- you can get away with Alk batteries in warm weather but cold weather will kill them quick, L3's newest manual on the x320 covers this- I believe it was changed from "lithium batteries recommended" to "use only Lithium batteries" One of the engineers recommended that if users are caught in a pinch using low grade batteries in winter climates they should turn the unit on and leave it on until the batteries need to be changed- don't do quick look around on-and-offs. Good luck That was the first thing I tried , went out and bought a fresh set of lithiums , no dice. My manual does not state lithiums only and I was running Duracell quantum before with no issues, it stopped working when I put lithiums in it. I also tried powering it up with the ac cable and batteries in it then pulling the cord but it would not stay on. Your making me wonder if I should go get another set and try again? Thanks for the feed back. |
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Sucks... Never had an issue like that but I have an older unit, not the 320... How does the 320 compare to the X50? I assume alot better? It's worlds better, all the new options are neat but I'm not sure how much they will get used. The clarity and depth is what I am/was real happy with. I've only gotten to play with it in the yard but I could clearly make out and follow squirrels in the trees at fifty yards and they were well defined. |
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