Carson HookUpz IB-700 Instructions For Use Manual

Smartphone
Binocular Adapter

FITS 40mm - 44mm EYEPIECES

Instructions for use

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Table of Contents

Optic Side Diagram......................... 2

Phone Side Diagram....................... 3

Inserting Phone................................ 4-5

Align & Lock....................................... 6-7

Attaching to Optic........................... 8-9

Frequently Asked Questions....... 10-13

Tips and Tricks................................... 14

Storage/Cleaning Information.... 15

Customer Service............................. 15

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Thin Optic

Adapter

Ring*

Optic

Adapter

Ring

Optic Side

Optic

Adapter

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* For larger eyepieces

Top Clamp

Lock

Alignment

Screw

Top

Clamp

Camera

Cutout

Left Clamp

Right Clamp

Phone Side

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Inserting Phone

Fig.1

UNLOCK

Rotate to unlock top clamp.

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Fig.2

Slide top clamp into
uppermost position.

Fig.3

Insert phone into left clamp.

Inserting Phone (cont.)

Fig.4

Squeeze and pull right
clamp past edge of phone.

Fig.5

Release right clamp to
secure phone.

Fig.6

Ensure phone is flat as possible
to adapter.

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Align & Lock

Fig.7

Slide phone vertically until
camera is roughly aligned
with camera cutout.

MULTIPLE-LENS CAMERA PHONE:

If there is more than one rear-facing camera, use the primary one. Typically, the primary is a 1x wide-angle color
camera, and the other camera(s) are secondary.
For Apple dual camera phones, the primary camera is the one closest to the corner. Use photo or video mode only.
For Android, the primary camera can be determined by which does not show an image in your app while blocking the
individual camera.
For the latest instructions on multiple camera phones, please visit www.carson.com/hookupz700.

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Fig.8

Turn alignment screw until
camera is centered in camera
cutout.

Fig.9

Slide top clamp down
against phone edge.

Align & Lock

(cont.)

Fig.10

LOCK

While holding top clamp
tight to phone, rotate to
lock

.

Fig.11

Figure 11 shows a properly
aligned camera.
use alignment screw and top
clamp to make further
adjustments.

If needed,

Fig.12

Before attaching
make sure your binocular is
focused. If your binocular
has

flexible eyecups,
remove eyecups (if
possible) or fold down the
eyecups before attaching
adapter.

binocular,

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Attaching to Optic

3

Fig.1

Select the optic adapter
ring that best fits your
binocular eyepiece and
insert it into the optic

In rare instances

adapter.

the adapter will work best
without any adapter ring.

8

14

Fig.

Align optic adapter over
eyepiece and press down
firmly.

Be careful not to
move your camera out of
alignment.

5

Fig.1

Phone can be positioned
in either portrait or
landscape mode.

ttaching to Optic (cont.)

A

Fig.1

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Fig.17

Fig.18

Ensure that optic adapter
is flush to the eyepiece of
your binocular.

Turn on camera. If image
is not centered, repeat
alignment steps.

To maximize your image,
pinch to enlarge image.
For best results, use in
video mode.

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TO REMOVE PHONE FROM ADAPTER:

To save your alignment, make no further adjustments to the top clamp and alignment
knob. Simply remove phone using right clamp only as shown in Fig. 4.

USING ADAPTER AGAIN:

The alignment of your phone to the adapter should be saved from the initial setup, so
many steps can be skipped (FIG 1-2, 7-10) and only a quick fine adjustment of the
alignment may be needed.

Frequently Asked Questions:

Q1: The top clamp touches the round corner of my phone not the top flat edge of my
phone. What do I do?

A1: This is normal for some models of phones. Just push as flush to rounded edge as
possible and lock top clamp as normal.

Q2: I am getting reflections and/or glare in my image, what do I do?

If there are bright spots in the image itself, this may occur with indoor lighting,

A2:

please avoid overhead lighting or change the angle over the overhead lighting relative
to phone. Also, please use without flash to avoid reflections and/or glare in photos. If
there is glare on your phone screen which makes image hard to view, then increase the
brightness setting on your phone, and/or try to view from a position with less overhead
lighting.

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Q3: I can’t align my phone vertically with the top clamp, it won’t fit. What do I do?

A3: If you go through the alignment process, and there is no way to achieve vertical

alignment because it’s restricted by the top clamp, try removing your phone case.
Alternatively, you can remove top clamp assembly using screw as shown below in left
figure. For this configuration, you will not be able to save your vertical alignment
between uses, and will have to adjust for the vertical positioning of your phone for
each time the phone is placed within adapter. Save these four parts for use with
other phones, and you can reassemble the top clamp as shown below in right figure.

Q4: Does this work on a tripod?

A4: No, the adapter itself does not have a tripod mount. However, for best stabilized

images and videos, we suggest the binocular used is mounted to a tripod.

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My phone doesn’t seem to work with adapter, how do I know which ones will work?

Q5:

Please see the smartphone sizing guide below.

A5:

SMARTPHONE SIZING GUIDE

If your phone (in it's case) fits in "portrait" orientation between

the 2 arrows, it will fit the smartphone binocular adapter.

Q6: My phone rotates on the eyepiece when used in landscape (horizontal) mode?

A6: If the eyepiece can rotate on your binocular, then you can try the following:

A. If your eyepiece can rotate outward, then you must place adapter in

orientation to counter the rotation.

B. If the eyepiece has any method to secure from rotation such as a set screw, use

it to lock down the eyepiece.

C. If above solutions are not possible or do not work, for your application, it may

not be possible to use in this mode. Please use only in portrait (vertical mode).

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Q7: My image is not centered or is not a complete round image, what is wrong?

A7: Adjust phone alignment in vertical direction using top clamp (FIG 10), and in
horizontal direction by using alignment screw (FIG 8). Check that phone is flat on
adapter (FIG 6), and adapter is flush with optic (FIG 16).

Q8: My other phone camera or flash is covered by adapter, why is that?

8: First, we recommend using the device with only the primary rear camera. If

A

problems persist, please contact customer support. Second, the flash can be
covered, and is not needed for use with optic. We recommend flash setting is
turned off at all times when using adapter.

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Tips & Tricks:

PHOTOGRAPHY

• Tap object of interest on your phone screen to autofocus.

• For videos, tap and hold object of interest on phone screen for a second to lock focus. Tap

again to release the focus lock.

• In low light conditions, turn your phone screen brightness to its lowest level. The rubber parts
glow in the dark making it easier to use the adapter.

• For long sessions, try using battery cases or phone chargers to prevent your battery from
draining.

APPS

• Share photos and videos through various apps (e.g. FaceTime, Messages, Facebook,
Instagram, etc.)

•

Apps that allow you to set exposure and focus manually can expand the potential of the
adapter. This is especially helpful for telescopes to set longer exposure times to get the best
images of sky objects.

STABILIZATION

• Mount your binocular
from shaking image.

• To prevent shaking while capturing photos, attach headphones to smartphone and use the
volume buttons to activate shutter.

• Many phones have image stabilization features. Check your phone and turn on this feature if
available. If not, there are camera apps with stabilization features.

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to a tripod or place on a stable surface to prevent external vibrations

Storage/Cleaning Information:

• To avoid damage, always store adapter in protective case when not in use.

• For longest life of springs/plastic, store in dry area at room temperature.

• Adapter should be cleaned with soft, damp cloth only. Do not use any chemicals or
abrasives.

Customer Service:

We will be happy to help you with any problems you may experience with your HookUpz TM
Smartphone
1-800-967-8427.

Binocular Adapter. Email us at [e-mail] or call toll-free at

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