Meade BINOCULARS operating Manual

In the event that your Meade binocular requires servicing, please follow this procedure:

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1. Carefully package your binocular to avoid shipping damage; use a thick-walled carton box for mailing.

2. Enclose a written statement detailing the

name, address, plus daytime and evening telephone numbers.

3. Enclose $20.00 to cover handling and return-shipping, by check or money order payable to "Meade

Instruments." Warranty servicing will not be performed without receipt of this handling and shipping charge. Non-warranty repairs may entail additional charges which will be confirmed with you before any binocular repairs are initiated.

3. Insure the package and send your binocular, freight prepaid, to:

Every Meade binocular is warranted by Meade Instruments Corporation ("Meade") to be free of defects in materials and workmanship for a period of ONE YEAR from the date of original purchase in the U.S.A. and Canada Meade will repair or replace the product, or part thereof, found upon inspection by Meade to be defective, provided the defective part or product is returned to Meade, freight prepaid, with proof of purchase. This warranty applies to the original purchaser only and is non-transferable. Meade products purchased outside North America are not included in this warranty, but are covered under separate warranties issued by Meade International Distributors.

RGA Number Required: Prior to the return of any product or part, a Return Goods Authorization (RGA) number must be obtained from Meade by writing, or by calling (949) 451-1450. Each returned part or product must include a written statement detailing the nature of the claimed defect, as well as the owner’s name, address, and phone number.

This warranty is not valid in cases where the product has been abused or mishandled, where unauthorized repairs have been attempted or performed, or where depreciation of the product is due to normal wear-and-tear. Meade specifically disclaims special, indirect, or consequential damages or lost profit, which may result from a breach of this warranty. Any implied warranties which cannot be disclaimed are hereby limited to a term of one year from the date of original retail purchase.

This warranty gives you specific rights. You may have other rights which vary from state to state. Meade reserves the right to change product specifications or to discontinue productions without prior notice. This warranty supersedes all previous Meade binocular warranties.

REPAIR OF MEADE BINOCULARS IN THE U.S.A.:

exact nature of the service needed. Be sure to include your

Meade Instruments Corporation, attn: Binocular Repair

6001 Oak Canyon, Irvine, California 92618

MEADE BINOCULAR LIMITED WARRANTY

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WARNING! Never use a Meade®binocular to look at the Sun!

Looking at or near the Sun will 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.

® The name “Meade,” and the Meade logo, are trademarks registered with the U.S. Patent

Use and Care

Your Meade binocular is designed to deliver optimal performance for maximum viewing enjoyment. Regardless of your application — bird watching, nature studies, following spectator sports or sight seeing — you will appreciate the superior optics and durable construction that make Meade binoculars an excellent investment.

To protect your investment and ensure that you can take full advantage of your Meade binocular for many years to come, please take a few moments to review these instructions for proper use and care.

Porro Prism Design

1. Eyepiece (ocular) Lens

2. Interpupillary Distance (IPD)

3. Diopter Knob

4. Rubber Eyecup

5. Center Focus Knob

6. Objective Lens

Porro Prism

Top View

EYE RELIEF FOR EYEGLASS WEARERS

For best results when viewing an object while wearing eyeglasses, fold down the rubber eyecups and place them against your glasses. For twist or pull down eyecups, keep in the down position.

ADJUSTING THE EYEPIECES

The distance between your eyes varies from person to person. This distance is known as the interpupillary distance, or IPD. Adjustment of your personal IPD is an important first step in the proper use of your Meade binocular:

1. Hold the binocular up to your eyes in the normal viewing position, using both hands to hold each barrel firmly.

2. Pull the barrels apart or push the barrels together until you see a single circular field with both of your eyes.

FOCUSING THE BINOCULAR

1. Set the Diopter Knob (see diagram) at zero.

2. Look at an object that is approximately 100 feet (30m.) away.

3. With the lens cover or your hand, cover the right Objective Lens so that you will be looking through your left eye only.

4. Rotate the Center Focus Knob until the object you are viewing with your left eye is sharp and clear.

5. Remove the lens cover (or hand) from the right Objective Lens and cover the left Objective Lens so that you will be looking through your right eye only.

6. While looking at the object, rotate the Diopter Knob until the object you see through your right eye is sharp and clear. At this point the object is in focus.

7. Now, with a simple turn of the Focus Knob, both far and near objects can easily be brought into focus.

FOCUSING ZOOM BINOCULARS

Various Meade binoculars are designed to “zoom” — to move closer to or farther away from an object. To focus a zoom binocular, first set the power at its highest magnification, then simply follow the same binocular focusing instructions shown above. After the binocular is focused for your eyes at the highest power, simply move the zoom lever (see diagram) for focusing at lower powers. cally provide better quality images at lower powers.

Roof Prism

Diopter Knob

NOTE: Zoom binoculars typi-

FOCUSING WITH EASYVIEW ELECTRIC FOCUS BINOCULARS

1. Look through binoculars.

2. Press the left focus button to focus on nearer objects.

3. Press the right focus button to focus on more distant objects.

4. Continue to use both buttons until the object is sharply focused.

To Install Batteries

1. Slide open the battery compartment located on the underside of the binoculars.

2. Install 2 AAA batteries according to the polarity (+,-) orientation indicated in the diagram inside the battery compartment.

3. Close the cover .

Important Note: Follow battery manufacturer's precautions. Do not install batteries backwards or mix new and used batteries. Do not mix battery types. If these precautions are not followed, batteries may explode, catch fire or leak. Improperly installed batteries void your warranty.

WATERPROOF / FOG PROOF MODELS

Select Meade binoculars offer protection against internal moisture condensation, humidity, and dust. Waterproof/fog proof binoculars have been nitrogen-purged to expel all internal moisture and atmosphere, and are then “O-Ring” sealed for the ultimate in protection in all weather conditions.

CARE AND CLEANING

By following these simple guidelines, your Meade binocular will provide optimal performance for many years:

1. Keep binocular lenses clean and free of moisture and dirt.

2. When not in use, do not expose your binoculars to direct sunlight for long periods of time (e.g. on the dashboard of your vehicle).

3. Store your binocular in a cool, dry place. Always store your binocular in its carrying case, with the rubber eyecups in the “up” position.

4. Binoculars are

precision instruments — handle them with care. Do not drop, shake, bump or rattle your binocular. Its precision optics can become misaligned (out of collimation) as a result of rough treatment, which can render the instrument virtually unusable. Collimation problems usually require repair by a trained technician, and are generally

not covered by the Warranty.

To clean your binocular, follow these simple steps:

1. Before attempting to clean any of the lenses, carefully remove all grit, sand, dirt, dust, or other substances which may scratch the surface of the optics. Avoid touching lens surfaces with fingers or coarse materials. Use a soft lens brush, lens cleaning tissue, a lint-free cotton cloth, a clean cotton swab, or “canned” air.

2. For materials that remain on the lenses, use a liquid substance designed to remove grease (e.g., commercial lens cleaner, household window cleaner or rubbing alcohol).

CAUTION: Do not apply liquid directly onto a lens, which may result in the liquid seeping into the barrel of the binocular.

Apply the solution onto a cloth or swab, and use the cloth or swab to remove the foreign substance with circular motions. Take care as to not rub away antireflectant lens coatings.

Zoom Lever

Use a light touch.