CV-6 8 x 30 Digital Camera Binocular
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Exclusive Micron®Sensor
The Micron Sensor allows you to use
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The Sensor is made using
technology originally developed by
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Contents
Quick Start ........................................................................................ 4
Features ............................................................................................ 7
Introduction........................................................................................ 9
How to Use Your Binocular................................................................10
Adjust Eye Relief, Adjust the Barrels............................................10
Focus the Binocular ......................................................................11
Seal Your Camera, Insert Batteries ..................................................12
Camera Modes..................................................................................13
Move through Menus ........................................................................14
Near and Far Focus..........................................................................15
Take a Picture ..................................................................................16
Capture Video ..................................................................................17
Use Flashback ..................................................................................18
Some suggestions for using Flashback ............................................19
Playback............................................................................................20
Playback Options ..............................................................................21
Use the Zoom Function ................................................................21
Delete Images, Format Storage Media..........................................22
Change Resolution ........................................................................23
Change the Exposure Setting........................................................24
Other Menu Options..........................................................................25
Use the Setting Menu, Set the Current Time and Date ................25
Adjust the Beep, Select an Effect, Turn Icons On or Off ..............26
The Date Stamp, the Flicker Rate..................................................27
The Flashback Period, the Factory Default Settings......................27
Mass Storage, Card Present, Battery Life ....................................28
Install the Image Editing Software ....................................................29
A Word About Waterproofing ............................................................30
Other Software and System Requirements ......................................31
Maintenance and Troubleshooting ....................................................32
Specifications ....................................................................................33
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Quick Start
How to start taking pictures...
DSC Icon
4
Install 2 AAA batteries.
(Not included.)
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Turn on camera.
Press and hold down the Menu
2
button for 3 seconds.
Select the Still Camera Mode. Press the Menu button. Use the Right and Left buttons
to move the selection box over the DSC (Digital Still Camera) icon and press the Menu
button—this will allow you to take still pictures. Press the Shutter button to exit menu.
3
Point at something interesting and press the Shutter button.
You’ve taken a picture!
Left
Button
Battery
compartment.
Right
Button
4
Menu
Button
Shutter
Button
Quick Start
How to use Flashback...
Have you ever wanted to record just the play
of the game (your daughter kicking the winning
goal) or capture just the highlight of an event
(your son receiving his diploma)?
Flashback when you want to capture
Use
video of short activities like these—without
using up all your memory.You’ll begin
recording, but with
only save the last 10 seconds of video (or if
you prefer, you can also select 5, 15 or 20 seconds of recording time from the Flashback
Period menu option).
Turn on camera.
Press and hold down the
5
Menu button for 3 seconds.
Select the Flashback Mode.
Press the Menu button. Use the Right or Left button to move the selection box over
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the Flashback icon. Press the Menu button to enter Flashback mode.
Point at an interesting activity and press the Shutter button to enter the
record mode.
Flashback selected, you’ll
Flashback
icon
Left
Button
Right
Button
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Press the Shutter button again to stop recording.
CaptureView has recorded only the last 10 seconds of the activity. See FLASHBACK,
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SUGGESTED USES FOR FLASHBACK and FLASHBACK PERIODS pages 18, 19 and 27 for
more information.
Menu
Button
Shutter
Button
5
Quick Start
How to download your pictures...
Plug in.
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10
Connect CaptureView to your PC or Mac (OS 9.0
or higher) using the included USB cable.
Sit back and relax a minute.
If using Windows 98ME or higher, CaptureView
automatically installs on your PC. No drivers are needed. If
using Windows 98SE or lower, drivers must be installed on
your PC and can be found on the included CD-Rom.
Install Ulead Photo Express.
1
Insert the CD, click on Ulead Photo Express and follow
the on-screen instructions.
Enjoy your photos.
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Open Ulead Photo Express to view, edit and print
your pictures.
USB Cable
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Features
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1. Eyepieces
2. Up Button
3. Down Button
4. Left Button
5. Right Button
6. Shutter
7. Menu Button
(Power)
8. LCD
9. Barrel
10. Camera Lens
11. Focus Ring
12. Objective Lens
13. Diopter Scale
Fig. 2: Rear View
14. Battery
compartment tab
15. Battery
Compartment
16. Binocular Focus
Knob (on
underside)
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10. Camera Lens
11. Focus Ring
17. Far Focus indicator
18. Near Focus indicator
Fig. 4: Inside Battery
Compartment
19. USB Port
20. SD Card Port
21. Slots for Batteries
(battery polarity indicated)
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Introduction
Congratulations on purchasing a Meade®CaptureView®CV-6. CV-6 is an
8 x 30mm full-featured binocular. It is integrated with a waterproof digital camera that
requires no film to capture pictures or video. This manual is designed to quickly guide
you through the operation of your CaptureView CV-6. For best results, take a few
moments to become familiar with the operation of your device, and be sure to save
this manual for future reference.
A few of CaptureView’s many features include:
• Fully functional binocular.
• Digital camera that captures pictures and video.
• Color LCD display panel allows you to easily navigate the operational menus.
• Flashback feature allows you to easily record just the highlight of an activity.
• Designed to be used in a water environment. See
page 30, for important information on this topic.
WARNING! Never use your 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.
A WORD ABOUT WATERPROOFING,
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Using Your Binocular
If you want to... Do this...
Adjust Eye Relief
Adjust the Barrels
You will need to adjust the barrels as
the distance between your eyes is
usually different than the distance
between another person’s eyes.
Barrel
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Fold down
If you wear eyeglasses, fold down the
rubber eyecups and hold the
eyepieces up against your glasses.
1. Hold CaptureView up to your eyes in
the normal viewing position. Use
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.
Barrel
Using Your Binocular
If you want to... Do this...
Focus the Binocular
Diopter scale
Focus knob
1. Set the Diopter Scale on underside
of CaptureView at its center point
between “+” and “-.”
2. Choose an object (such as a
telephone pole) that is at least 50
feet (15m.) away.
3. Looking with
rotate the Focus Knob until the
object you are viewing is focused.
4. Looking with
rotate the Diopter Scale until the
object you are viewing is focused.
5. Now, looking with both eyes, rotate
the Focus Knob to focus on both far
and near objects.
only your left eye,
only your right eye,
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Seal Your Camera
CV-6 is waterproof and seals in the electronics, batteries, memory card and USB
port. However, this means that you will need to install the batteries and SD or MMC
card, and carefully seal the compartment to ensure waterproofing.
If you want to... Do this...
Insert Batteries,
Install SD or MMC Card and
Seal waterproof compartment
Note: If you do not press any of
the buttons, the camera will
automatically shut off after 10
minutes.
Slide tab
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1. To open the battery compartment:
Press the tab down and push the
battery compartment lid forward to
open.
2. Insert 2 AAA 1.5v (user-supplied)
batteries into the compartment,
noting the correct polarity as
illustrated inside the compartment.
3. To load or eject a SD/MMC memory
card: Press the card in topside up,
and release when you hear a click.
4. To seal the compartment, close the
lid and slide the tab up. The tab must
be in the up position for the compartment to be waterproofed.
Camera Modes
CaptureView has three modes: Menu, Preview (Still, Movie and Flashback) and
Playback.
If you want to... Do this...
Use the Preview mode
Shutter
Menu
Select the Menu mode
Select the Playback mode
Down
Up
Left
Right
When you first turn on the camera or
when you exit the Menu mode, the
Preview mode is operational and the
LCD screen displays a live image.The
Preview mode has three options to
choose from: Still, Movie and
Flashback. Use this mode to take pictures or movies. See
CAPTURE VIDEO and USE FLASHBACK,
pages 16, 17 and 19 for more
information.
Press the Menu button to enter the
Menu mode. When CaptureView is in
this mode, it displays the menu and
menu options. Use the Menu mode to
select and activate CaptureView’s many
features.
Select the
CaptureView menus. Use this mode to
review the pictures or movies you have
taken. See
more information.
Playback mode from the
PLAYBACK, page 20, for
TAKE A PICTURE,
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Moving Through the Menus
If you want to... Do this...
Turn on Camera
Display Menus
Move the Red Selection Box
through the Menus
Select a Menu or Menu Option
Go Back to the Last Displayed
Menu
Exit the Menus or the Playback
Mode
Shutter
Menu
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Down
Up
Left
Right
Press and hold the Menu button for 3
seconds to turn on the camera.
Press the Menu button to display the
menus. Press the Left button to turn off
the display screen. Press the Right
button to turn the display back on.
Use the Right, Left, Up and Down but-
tons to move the red selection box right
or left over menus or menu options.
When the box is over a menu or a menu
option you wish to select, press the
Menu button.
Select “Back” from a menu and press
the Menu button to go back to the last
displayed menu.
Press the Shutter button to exit the
menus, the Playback mode or the
Zoom function.
Near and Far Focus
If you want to... Do this...
Select Near or Far Focus
Focus Ring
Note: The Binocular focus knob
does not affect the camera focus.
The camera’s focus is determined
by the Focus ring setting:
Near Focus: Use for objects that
are 30 to 60 feet away. Near focus
will capture crisp, sharp images of
nearby objects and is an excellect
setting for pictures you wish to
capture of people.
Far Focus: Use for objects more
than 60 feet away.
1. Press and hold down the Mode
button for 3 seconds to turn on the
camera.
2. The binocular can be focused using
the focus knob. However, the camera
can be set to Near or Far focus using
the focus ring, and is
the focus knob.
3. To set the Near focus: Position
CaptureView so that you are looking
at the front lens and focus ring.
Rotate the focus ring to the “man”
icon. You will feel a click. Continue to
rotate slightly past this point.
are unable to rotate the ring to the
left, the camera may already be set
to Near focus.
To set the Far focus: Position the
binoculars so that you are looking at
the front lens and focus ring. Rotate
the focus ring to the “mountain”
icon.You will feel a click. Continue to
rotate slightly past this point.
are unable to rotate the ring to the
right, the camera may already be set
to Far focus.
not affected by
If you
If you
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Taking Pictures and Video
CaptureView performs best under good lighting conditions. Take some time to
practice capturing still pictures and video.
If you want to... Do this...
Take a Still Picture
Shutter
Menu
Note: You need to be in Preview
mode to capture pictures or
video.
Note: When you take a picture, a
beep sounds and “Saving...” displays. The counter in the upper
right corner of the LCD increases
by one.
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Down
Up
Left
Right
1. Press and hold the Menu button for
3 to 5 seconds to turn on the
camera. Point the binoculars and
images will appear on the LCD.
2. Press the Menu button again and a
menu screen displays on the LCD.
Use the Right or Left button to move
the red selection box over the
Digital Still Camera (DSC) option.
Press the Menu button again to
select DSC.You will exit the menu
mode and automatically enter the
Preview mode.
3. Hold CaptureView steady and press
the Shutter button—you’ve taken a
picture.
Taking Pictures and Video
If you want to... Do this...
Capture Video
Shutter
Menu
Note: The length of a movie
depends on how much memory
you have available. Audio record-
ing is not available with this
camera.
Down
Up
Left
Right
1. Press and hold the Menu button for
3 to 5 seconds to turn on the
camera. Point the binoculars and
images will appear on the LCD.
2. Press the Menu button again and a
menu screen displays on the LCD.
Use the Right or Left button to move
the red selection box over the Movie
option. Press the Menu button to
select the Movie option.You will exit
the menu mode and automatically
enter the Preview mode.
3. Hold CaptureView steady and press
the Shutter button.You are now
capturing video. To stop, press the
Shutter button again.
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Other Menu Options
If you want to... Do this...
Use Flashback
This feature is very useful when you
wish to capture a short activity, but
are not sure when it will begin.
This feature captures video for a userselected period of time (5, 10, 15 or 20
seconds). Select the Flashback menu
icon and press the Menu button to
activate recording.You can record for
as long as you like, but you will
save a recording for the period of time
you have selected.
For example, if you chose 10 seconds,
only the last ten seconds of the
recording will remain in memory and
be saved—the rest of the recording is
discarded.
To select a period of time, go to the
Flashback Period submenu (located in
the Settings menu; see
PERIOD, page 23). The camera
remembers the last setting you choose
in this menu.
FLASHBACK
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only
For example, you may want to record a
baseball pitcher throwing a pitch:
1. Select the Settings menu and press
the Menu button.
2. Select the Flashback Period submenu
and press the Menu button.
Select 10 seconds and press the
Menu button.
3. Select Back. Press the Menu button.
4. Select Flashback and press the Menu
button.
5. Press the Shutter button to begin
recording while the pitcher prepares.
After the pitcher throws the ball, click
on the Shutter button again to turn off
recording. “Saving” displays on the
LCD screen.” You’ll have saved
the last ten seconds of the pitcher’s
activity.
6. Select Playback mode to review your
movie. If you wish to perform another
flashback recording, just press the
Shutter button to begin recording
again. Choose another setting from
only
Other Menu Options
Some suggestions for using Flashback
Let’s say your daughter is on the varsity basketball team. And right now, she’s
dribbling down the court. You’d like to capture her patented hook shot on video.
This is a job for Flashback.
Select Flashback with a recording period of 10 seconds and press the shutter
button as she sets off down court. The ball is passed back and forth, and is
kicked out of bounds. But don’t touch the Shutter button just yet to stop the
recording. Keep following the action.
An opponent puts the ball back into play, your daughter steals the pass.....she
sets....she shoots.....skyhook....she scores!
the recording. The last ten seconds has been saved to video. Everything else—
all the unimportant activity—is discarded.
Using this method, you can record 7 or 8 of the best plays of the game (or more
if you use a user-supplied flash card).
Or let’s say your last name begins with “J” and your son is graduating from college. The Dean begins calling the “J’s.” Select 20 seconds from the Flashback
Period option in the Settings menu. Press the Shutter button to start recording.
Finally the big moment arrives, it’s your young man’s moment in the sun. After he
accepts his diploma and high fives the dean, press the Shutter button again and
you’ll have this unforgettable memory saved to video.
Now press the Shutter button to stop
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Playback
If you want to... Do this...
Playback Images
Shutter
Menu
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Note: A counter appears at the
upper left. If the counter reads 3/5,
for example, it means the third of
five items.
A movie counts as one item.
Down
Up
Left
Right
To playback your captured images:
1. To see the image(s) that you have
captured, move the selection box to
the Playback menu (the right
pointing triangle icon) and press the
Menu button.
2. The last image you captured
displays. Use the Right or Left
button to scroll through your
captured images or movies.
3. Select the Exit menu and press the
Menu button to leave this mode.
Playback Options
If you want to... Do this...
Use the Zoom Function
Note: The Zoom feature only
works with still images.
Shutter
Menu
Down
Up
Left
Right
• While in Playback mode, press the
Up and Down down buttons to zoom
in on a still image on the
display.
• Once the zoom level is greater than
“1,” press the Right or Left
button to activate the panning
mode. The zoom level indicator
displays in the lower right-hand
corner of the LCD when you are in
the zoom mode.
• Once the panning mode has been
activated, you may press the Up,
Down, Right or Left buttons to pan
across the zoomed image.
• Press the Menu button to exit the
zoom function.
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Playback Options
If you want to... Do this....
Use Other Playback Options
Besides playing back images and
video, the Playback menu provides
other options:
Delete Last Image, Delete All Images
and Format.
Delete Last Image
Delete All Images
Format Storage Media
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• While in Playback mode, press the
Menu button once to display
Playback setting submenus.
• Select “Back” to exit to Preview
mode.
• Select the "Delete Last Image" menu
to erase the last image or movie
displayed in Playback mode.
• Select "Delete All Images" menu to
erase all the images and movies.
• Choose “Yes” to erase and format
the SD/MMC card. If you are using a
new SD/MMC card, use this option
to format your card.
Playback Options
If you want to... Do this...
Change Resolution
CaptureView provides five resolution
settings (displayed as 4M, 3M, 2M,
1M or VGA in the menus or as stars
in the viewing mode).You can
take more pictures in the VGA mode
than in the 1, 2, 3.2 or 4 megapixel
modes.
(4 Stars) 4 megapixels
2272 x 1704). This
mode (
mode interpolates images
to 4 megapixel resolution.
(3 Stars) 3.2 megapixels
2048 x 1536). This is
mode (
the default setting.
(2 Stars) 2 megapixels
mode (1600 x 1200).
(1 Star) I megapixel mode
1280 x 960).
(
(V) VGA Resolution mode
V
1.Use the Right or Left button to
move the selection box over the
Resolution menu (the "3M" icon)
and press the Menu button to
display.
2. Use the Right or Left button to
move the selection box to the
desired Resolution option. Press
the Menu button to select the
option. The main menu displays
again.
Note: Be careful to hold the
camera steady while taking a
picture in the higher resolution
modes. The camera is more
sensitive to motion at higher
resolutions.
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Playback Options
If you want to... Do this...
Change the Exposure Setting
The Exposure menu provides
four options: Auto, Cloudy,
Fluorescent and Tungsten.
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• Select “Auto” to allow CaptureView
to automatically select dark-light
exposure of the image. Normally,
you will use this setting. This is the
default setting.
• Select “Cloudy” to compensate for
the changing light condition of a
cloudy day.
• Select “Fluorescent” when inside a
building with fluorescent lighting.
• Select “Tungsten” when inside a
building with a tungsten light bulb.
Note: Experiment with these setting
to find the exposure settings that
works for you.
Other Menu Options
If you want to... Do this...
Use the Settings Menu Options
The Settings menu provides the
following options: Time and Date,
Beep, Effects and Screen, Date
Stamp, Flicker, Flashback Period
and Default.
Set the Current Time and Date
The year, month, day, hour, and
minute settings are displayed in
this menu.
• Move the selection box over the
Settings Menu icon and press the
Menu button to display the Settings
submenus.
1. Choose the Time and Date icon to
set the current time and date. Use
the Right and Left buttons to scroll
through the settings on each line of
the clock menu.
2. Press the Menu button once the
desired setting is displayed. This will
enable the setting and move you to
the next line. When you press the
Menu button in the Minute line, you
will exit the menu.
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Other Menu Options
If you want to... Do this...
Adjust the Beep
Select an Effect
The Effects and Screen menu
offers you four options: Normal,
Classical, Black and White and
Info Display.
Turn Display icons on or off
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• Choose this icon to turn the beep on
or off.
• Select “Normal” for capturing images
without any effects.
• Select “Classical” to add a sepia tint
to the images you capture.
• Select “Black and White” to capture
images in black and white.
• Choose the Info Display icon and
select On to display the icons of the
menu options you have chosen on
the LCD when in viewing mode.
• Choose the Info Display icon and
select Off to turn off menu icons on
the LCD (giving you a more
unobstructed view on the LCD).
Other Menu Options
If you want to... Do this...
Record the Date Stamp
Select the Flicker Rate
Set the Flashback Period
Note: See Flashback, page
17, for more information.
Select the Factory Default
Settings
• Choose the Date Stamp icon and
then select “On” to record the date
stamp (the current time and date)
while taking still pictures. The date
appears in the lower right corner of
all pictures.
• Choose the Date Stamp icon and
then select “Off” when you do not
wish to record the date stamp.
• Choose the Flicker icon and then
select the flicker rate setting (50Hz
or 60Hz) for your country. The flicker
rate for the United States is 60Hz.
• Choose the Flashback Period icon
and then select the length of time
you wish the Flashback feature to
record: 5, 10, 15 or 20 seconds.
• Choose the Default icon to change
all the menu option settings back to
the factory defaults.
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Other LCD Icons
This icon displays... To provide this information...
Mass Storage
Card Present
Battery Life
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Note: You cannot load to
a Unix system using
the camera's USB port—this
port only can download to
Windows OS or Mac OS 9.0 or
higher.
Note: If you wish to copy files
to or from your flash card, make
sure you change the ReadWrite setting on the flash card
to "Write."
Note: You may have to change
the drive letter using your PC's
Disk Management function if
the flash card tries to use a
drive letter that is already in use
(e.g., E:).
• You are downloading pictures or
video to a PC.
• An SD card is in the camera.
To load or eject memory card:
Press the card in and release when
you hear a click. The card may be
read by any flash card reader. By
using a flash card reader, you can
also download your images to a
Macintosh using an OS earlier than
9.0 or to a Unix system. When using
a flash card reader, the flash card
looks like a hard drive to your computer.
Note: If you are using a Mac OS 9.0
or higher, drag the memory card
icon to the trash before
disconnecting the USB cable.
• Displays the amount of power left in
your batteries.
Installing Software
If you want to... Do this...
Install Image Editing Software
(Ulead Photo Express)
Note: If you are connected
to the internet and you click
on the Meade logo on the
splash screen, you will go to
meade.com.
1. Insert supplied CD Rom into your
PC’s drive.
2. A splash screen displays. Click on
“Ulead Photo Express.”
3. Follow on-screen instructions.
4. After you click “Finish,” the Ulead
Photo Express icon appears on your
desktop.
5. Double-click the icon to launch
the program.You can now view, edit
and print your images. Photo
Express allows you to browse the
camera's memory as if it were a
hard drive.
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A Word about Waterproofing
CV-6 is designed to be used by the sportsperson, boater or casual user in an
environment in which exposure to water, such as rain, mist, splashing and so forth,
might be a possibility. However, it is not designed to take pictures underwater nor is it
intended for any application underwater. In other words, it is intended to be resistant
to accidental exposure to water. It is not designed for intentional submersion or
extended use in water. If CV-6 is intentionally immersed in water for any
significant length of time, the electronics and optics may be damaged or destroyed,
and you risk voiding the warranty in doing so.
Also note that although CV-6 may be used near a water environment, water on the
lens will cause the images that you capture to be distorted, just as it would with any
camera. Take the time to towel off the camera lens with a soft cloth before attempting
to capture an image. Also wipe off water from the entire device when you leave the
water environment, and especially before storing.
Make sure you observe the following directions before opening or closing the
battery compartment in order to provide a water-tight seal for the electronics.
• Make sure that you are in a dry location before opening the battery cover for any
activity.
• To open the battery compartment, press the tab down and push the
battery compartment lid forward to open.
• To seal the compartment, close the lid and slide the tab up. The tab must be
locked in the up position for the compartment to be properly sealed.
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Tab
Other Software
The included CD ROM contains other software programs by Ulead that will assist you
in editing your images, allow you to transfer images to email, and provide you with
other useful functions. Ulead Photo Express®, Photo Explorer, and Cool 360™, and
CaptureView Manager are proprietary programs, and may not be sold, licensed or
distributed without the express written consent of Ulead. For more information about
Ulead Photo Express, visit the Ulead website at
"Product Documents" link in the Download section of their homepage to find a link for
the Photo Express manual.
www.ulead.com/pe. Click on the
System Requirements
• Windows 98SE/Win Me/Win 2000/Win XP.
Note: If using Windows 98ME or higher, CaptureView automatically installs on
your PC. No drivers are needed. If using Windows 98SE or lower, drivers must be
installed on your PC and can be found on the included CD-Rom.
• 200MHz (or equivalent) processor or faster.
• 64MB of RAM free over System requirements.
• Video (VGA) card with 2MB of RAM for minimum 16-bit (High Color) display.
• 4x CD-ROM drive.
• USB port (1.1).
• 600MB of free hard drive space.
If you have questions regarding your PC system specifications, please contact your
PC manufacturer.
For the latest firmware updates and technical assistance, go to:
www.meade.com/captureview
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Maintenance
Care of Your CaptureView
1. Remove dust or stains with a soft cloth dampened with water or neutral detergent.
Keep in a dry, cool dust-free environment or a container when it is not being used.
Do not spray liquid cleaners directly onto LCD. Using only gentle pressure, wipe
the LCD with a slightly dampened cleaning cloth.
2. Avoid dropping CaptureView. Do not disassemble CaptureView.
Troubleshooting
It is very important to use the following connection and disconnection
procedures to download pictures.
1. Only connect CaptureView to your PC when the PC is on and Windows has
completed loading.
2. Avoid physically connecting, disconnecting and reconnecting the camera during a
download session. Instead, disconnect the camera using Windows software: Rightclick the USB on-screen icon and select disconnect (or connect to
reconnect).
3. Always disconnect CaptureView before shutting down the PC.
If CaptureView is unexpectedly not recognized by the software program, close the
program, disconnect the camera and reboot your PC. Only connect and disconnect your CaptureView using the procedure outlined in this section.
If you are using a Mac OS 9.0 or higher, drag the memory card icon to the trash
before disconnecting the USB cable.
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Specifications
Binocular power 8X
Binocular objective lens diameter 30mm
Binocular optical design Folding roof prism, fully-coated
Binocular close focus 16 ft.
Camera Field of view (diagonal) 7.9°
Binocular field of view 367 ft. at 1000 yds.
Image capture resolution 1280 x 1024 (1.3 megapixel),
1600 x 1200 (2.0 megapixel)
2048 x 1536 (3.2 megapixel)
2272 x 1704 (4.0 megapixel, interpolated)
640 x 480 (VGA), 24-bit color
Max length of movie Up to 90 seconds at 320 x 240
resolution (with built-in 16MB memory)
Camera aperture f/4.0; fixed lens
Camera optimum range Near Focus: 30 ft. to 66 ft.
Far Focus: 66 ft. to infinity
Memory 16MB SDRAM
Supported Memory (External) formats: Secure Digital (SD),
Multi-Media Cards (MMC)
Storage capacity at each resolution 3.2 megapixel: 20 images
2.0 megapixel: 40 images
1.3 megapixel: 70 images
VGA (640 x 480): 140 images
4.0 megapixel interpolated resolution on
built-in flash memory: 18 images
Operating system requirements Windows 98SE/2000/Me/XP
Interface type USB
Display LCD
Product dimensions 5.8" D x 5" W x 2.7" H
Batteries (user supplied) Two x AAA 1.5V alkaline
Accessories USB cable, instructions, neck strap,
cleaning cloth, carry case, CD ROM with
image editing software
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MEADE BINOCULAR/DIGITAL CAMERA LIMITED WARRANTY
Every Meade binocular/digital camera 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. At its option, 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 Meade Customer Service at
(800) 62-MEADE. 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, including 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
products without prior notice. This warranty supersedes all previous Meade product warranties.
ANY RETURN MADE IN THE U.S.A. UNDER THIS LIMITED WARRANTY MUST FOLLOW THIS PROCEDURE:
1. Carefully package your binocular/digital camera to avoid shipping damage; use a thick-walled
carton box for mailing.
2. Enclose a written statement detailing the exact nature of the service needed. Be sure to
include the RGA number, your name, address, plus daytime and evening telephone numbers.
3. Enclose $10.00 to cover handling and return-shipping, by check or money order payable to
“Meade Instruments.” Non-warranty repairs may entail additional charges which will be confirmed with you before any binocular/digital camera repairs are initiated.
4. Insure the package and send your binocular/digital camera, freight prepaid, to:
Meade Instruments Corporation,
Attn: Binocular/Digital Camera Repair
6001 Oak Canyon, Irvine, California 92618
® The names “CaptureView” and “Meade,”and the Meade logo, are trademarks registered with the U.S.
Patent Office and in principal countries throughout the world. All rights reserved.
“Micron is a registered trademark of Micron Technology, Inc.”
© 2004 Meade Instruments Corporation.
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