Leupold GOLDEN RING Instruction Manual

Leupold® Golden

Ring

®

Binoculars

Instruction Manual

Thank you for choosing the Leupold® Golden Ring® binocular. We’re confident
that the engineering, design, materials, and workmanship applied to this
product will reward you with years of enjoyment and trouble-free use.

Using your Leupold Golden Ring binocular is very simple. However, you must
set them to match your eyesight before use. This is done by adjusting the
interpupillary distance and focusing the binoculars to your own visual acuity.

SETTING THE EYECUPS FOR PROPER EYE RELIEF

All Leupold Golden Ring binoculars feature eyecups you can twist, or push up
and down to provide proper eye relief for their use with or without eyeglasses.

If you do not wear eyeglasses, twist or pull the eyecups up so that they extend
away from the ocular lenses of the binocular.

If you wear eyeglasses, twist or pull the eyecups down so that they sit flush
with the ocular lenses of the binocular.

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ADJUSTING INTERPUPILLARY DISTANCE

The interpupillary distance is the distance between the pupils of your eyes.
To ensure a clear, single image, the binocular must be set so that the centers
of the ocular lenses are the same distance apart as your pupils.

TO SET THE INTERPUPILLARY DISTANCE

1. Check that the interpupillary distance lock (located on the bridge of the
binoculars between the two objective lenses, not available on models with
Switch/Power™ Technology) is set to “unlocked” by turning it to the
appropriate indicator on the dial.

2. Hold the binocular up to your eyes in the normal manner.

3. Look through the binocular with both eyes open.

4. Move the two barrels (halves) closer to or farther away from each other
until you see a single, circular image.

5. Set the interpupillary distance lock to “locked” by turning it to the
appropriate indicator on the dial.

FOCUSING TO YOUR OWN VISUAL ACUITY

Focusing your binocular to your own visual acuity, also known as “setting
the diopter adjustment,” is very important as this will prevent eye strain and
provide you with a crisp, sharp image.

TO SET THE BINOCULARS FOR YOUR VISION

1. View an object about 50 to 100 yards in the distance. If using a binocular
with Switch/Power Technology, select the high magnification setting by
positioning the switch in front of the center focus dial to the appropriate
position. The switch must be positioned to one side or the other; do not
leave it in the middle.

2. Cover the right objective lens with your hand or with the objective cover.

3. Adjust the center focus dial (located on the bridge between the ocular
lenses) until the image presented to your left eye is clear and sharp.

4. Cover the left objective lens with your hand or with the objective cover.

5. Adjust the diopter adjustment dial (located on the right side between the
binocular body and the right eyecup) until the image presented to your
right eye is clear and sharp.

Your binoculars are now focused for your eyesight.

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FOCUSING IN THE FIELD

To make any adjustments in the field, simply turn the center focus dial while
viewing through both barrels.

CLEANING

Clean the fully armored body by simply wiping off any accumulated dirt or dust
with a damp cloth, mild detergent, or disposable wipes.

Clean the lenses as you would a camera lens. For optimal cleaning, use the
Leupold Lens Cleaning System. Begin by using the brush to whisk away dust.
Then use the microfiber cleaning tip, which is impregnated with a special
non-liquid cleaning compound, to clean the glass. If you don’t have a Leupold
Lens Cleaning System, use a standard lens brush to remove dust and then pure
alcohol, high-grade glass cleaner, or distilled water on a cotton swab. Please
start in the center of the lens, apply minimal pressure to cleaning aid and use
a circular motion, gently cleaning toward the outer edge of the lens.

Leupold Golden Ring binoculars are engineered and manufactured to standards
set and monitored by the design engineers at Leupold’s headquarters in
Beaverton, Oregon.

Leupold Product Service

Should service ever become necessary, all these Leupold Golden Ring products
are backed by the Leupold Full Lifetime Guarantee.

If your Leupold Golden Ring binocular fails to perform in any way, you may
return it directly to the Leupold factory for service. It is not necessary
for your dealer to ship the binocular to Leupold; however, they can be very
helpful in determining if factory service is necessary.

PLEASE FOLLOW THESE SHIPPING INSTRUCTIONS:

1. Include a note with your name, address, telephone number, e-mail, and a
description of the problem.

2. Pack the binocular in its original box (if you have it) or another suitably
strong shipping box.

3. Wrap the package securely using filament strapping tape on the outside.

4. Ship the binocular by parcel or mail service (insured, if possible) to one of
the following addresses in the United States:

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BY PARCEL SERVICE:

Leupold Product Service

14400 NW Greenbrier Parkway
Beaverton, OR 97006-5791
USA

BY POSTAL SERVICE:

Leupold Product Service

P.O. Box 688
Beaverton, OR 97075-0688
USA

Leupold’s Product Service telephone numbers in the United States are

[phone] or (800) LEUPOLD (538-7653). Leupold can also be contacted

through our Web site at www.leupold.com.