Celestron 72202 User Manual

Contents

VistaPix 72202 10x25

1.Introduction .......................................................P.1

2.Notice to User ....................................................P.2

3.Product Part Identification...................................P.3

4.Digital Camera Modes.........................................P.4

5.How to use the Binocular......................................P.5

6.Using the Camera.................................................P.6

7.System Requirements...........................................P.8

8.Basic Maintenance.............................................. P.9

9.Driver Software and Image

downloading procedure................................P.10~P.14

10. Steps to View Images on TV ................................P. 15~P.19

1. Introduction

VistaPix is a 10 x 25 binocular integrated with a digital camera that

is great for sporting events, concerts and wildlife activities such as

hunting or bird-watching.

Main Features:

A fully functioning binocular.

View images on your computer screen or on your TV.

Save single images as a JPG file for easy viewing and e-mailing.

With included Photo Manager software, you can transfer images
onto your computer for viewing, editing and printing.
Capture images at the same magnification as seen through binocular.

An LCD screen that displays the mode and number of photographs taken.

Automatic White Balance for color correction in different lighting conditions.

Automatic ( 90 seconds ) shut off mode to extend the battery life.

Battery installation

1. From underneath the binocular, slide the battery compartment lid upwards to open.

2. Install four AAA batteries into the battery compartment as shown below.

3. Close the battery compartment lid and slide the lid downward until it "clicks" shut.

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2.Notice to User

Never use a VistaPix to look at the sun !

Looking at or near the Sun may cause instant and irreversible damage
to your eye. Eye damage is often painless, so there is no warning to
the observer that damage has occurred until it is too late. Do not
point the binocular at or near the Sun.
Children should always have adult supervision while observing.

2-1. When no action is performed on this product, the VistaPix will

WARNING !

automatically turn off after 90 seconds.

2-2. The VistaPix has a battery level display in the right lower corner

of the LCD. When the battery is low you will hear a long "beep".

If no action is taken,VistaPix will automatically turn-off after 10 seconds.

2-3. Please use alkaline battery for this product.

2-4. When batteries are removed, memory of images will be maintained for 30

seconds. Batteries must be replaced within 30 seconds to avoid losing
pictures. Be sure VistaPix is OFF before replacing the batteries.

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3. Product part identification

13

1.Diopter Knob(on underside)

2.Center Focus Knob

3

9

3

10

12

13

2

1

3.Objective Lens

6
5

4.Mode/Power Button [M]

4

5.Shutter/Set Button [S]

7
8

6.USB Port

Port

7.TV out

8.

Eyepiece

9.Camera Lens

10.LCD display

11.Battery Compartment Lid

7

12.Objective Barrel

11

13.TV Scroll Buttons

P.3

4. Digital Camera Modes

Press the left button Mode/Power Button (4) to scroll through the Modes.

4-1.

Press right button Shutter/Set Button (5) to select a mode or to take images.

Full display of mode icon.

4-2. Explanation on mode icon.

High Resolution mode

(1280x960)VistaPix will store
up to 40 images. This mode is the
the default mode.

Power off mode

Self timer mode

VistaPix will take an image
after 10 seconds.

2x zoom mode

Continuous picture taking mode

Press the Shutter/Set button to start
recording video. (During the
operation, the LCD displays "Act" ).

You can take up to 1 minute of video.

Press the button again to finish the
operation.

Erase Last Picture mode

Erase All Picture mode

Low Resolution mode

(640x480)VistaPix will store
up to 100 images.

Mass Storage mode

For the connection to computer
using USB cable.

NTSC format TV output

[for United States]

PAL format output

[for Erurope anddabroad]

Battery charge display
Three scales mean battery is full.
Two scales mean the battery is half
full. One scale means the battery
is running low and replacement is
necessary.

Memory full mode

When no action is performed on each chosen
mode, it will return to the photograph taking
mode automatically after 10 seconds.

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5. How to use the binocular

Adjustment eye-relief for eyeglass wearers

Fold down the rubber eyecups and place them against your glasses to get
the best viewing result.

Adjusting the eyepieces

The distance between your eyes is called interpupillary distance.

The interpupillary distance is different from one person to another.
It is important to adjust to your interpupillary distance before using
your VistaPix:

- Hold VistaPix firmly in the normal viewing position.

- Adjust the barrels by pushing together or pulling apart until you see a

single circle field with both of your eyes.

Focusing the Binocular

A. Set the Diopter Knob (1) on the underside of the VistaPix to its center
Point between + and - .
B. Choose an object that is at least 10 meter (30 ft) away.
C. Looking with just your left eye, rotate the Center Focus Knob (2)
until the object you are viewing is in best focus.
D. Looking with just your right eye, rotate the Diopter Knob

until the object you are viewing is in best focus.
E. Viewing your object with both eyes, turn the Center Focus Knob

to bring it in best focus.

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6. Method of shooting photos

Use this product under good lighting conditions, avoid facing light source directly.

Remember to keep a distance of at least 10 meters (30 ft) away from the
target object when taking photo.

6-1. Photographic functions

6-1-1. Turn on Power by pressing the Mode/Power Button (4) for 3 seconds.

6-1-2. Press the Mode/Power Button (4) to select the resolution mode ("hi" or"lo").

6-1-3. Select a target to view with the binocular, and aim at the target.

6-1-4. Press the Shutter/Set Button (5) to take an image. A short beep will

sound indicating the picture has been taken.

6-1-5. The digital counter on the LCD will advance each time an image is taken.

When the camera's memory is full, the screen will display Full .

6-1-6. To erase the last image taken, use the Mode/Power Button (4) to select

the "erase last image" mode (trash can icon), and press the Shutter/Set

Button to delete image(s).

6-1-7. To turn off, press Power button (4) and select OFF mode and

press the Set button (5) to turn off VistaPix.

6-1-8. The self timer function can be selected from the LCD by using the

Mode/Power Button (4). Press the Shutter/Set Button (5) to take an

image after 10 seconds.

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