ORION TELESCOPES & BINOCULARS UltraView Instruction

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UltraView
Binoculars
Care and Use
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UltraView
Binoculars
W arning: Never look at the Sun with binoculars or an y other optical instrument. Severe and permanent eye damage could result. On sunny days, children should use binocu­lars only with adult supervision.
Adjusting for the Distance Between Your Eyes
The distance between the eyepiece lenses of the binocular should be adjusted to match the distance between your eyes, called the “interpupillary distance.” To adjust the binocular, hold each barrel firmly; move them together or apart while looking through the binocular with both eyes until you see a single, round field. Make this adjustment before focusing.
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Lens Caps
Your UltraView™ binocular is fitted with a plastic cap for each of the objective (large) lenses , and with a single cap, also called a “rain shield,” that covers both eyepieces.The rain shield may be threaded onto the neck strap for convenience.Keeping the lens caps on the binocular when it is not in use will greatly reduce dust buildup and prolong the life of the optics.
Focusing
UltraView™ binoculars feature a convenient center focusing knob. However, because your eyes may differ slightly in their focus, the UltraView™ also includes a right eye diopter adjustment. Once the right eyepiece has been adjusted, you can focus the binocular entirely with the center f ocusing knob . Here’s what to do:
With both ey es open, rotate the right eyepiece to the full coun­terclockwise position, then sight on a distant subject. Cover the right objective (front) lens with your hand.Turn the center focusing knob until the image in the left eyepiece is sharp. Now cover the left objective lens and focus the right side by rotating the right eyepiece (do not adjust the center focusing knob) until the image is sharp.The binocular is now focused for your eyes. Make a note of the diopter setting so you can return to it quickly in the future. With the right eyepiece now set, focusing is achieved by rotating the center knob.
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Pop-Down Rubber Eyeguards
UltraView™ binoculars feature unique, rubber pop-down eyeguards designed to block out stray light and allow easi­er positioning of the eyes for viewing. When using the binocular without eyeglasses, we recommend leaving the eyeguards in the extended (up) position. For viewing with eyeglasses on, retract each eyeguard by pressing it down on one side of the eyepiece and then sliding your fingers around to the opposite side while applying downward pres­sure. With the eyeguards retracted (down), your eyes can be positioned closer to the ey epiece lenses for an impro ved field of view.
Mounting Your Binoculars on a Tripod
For steadier or extended viewing, you can mount your UltraView™ binocular on any standard camera tripod by means of an optional “L”-bracket (available from most binocular dealers). Unscrew the small cap bearing the white tripod symbol located at the front of the center shaft, between the two binocular barrels. Removing this cap reveals a 1/4"-20 threaded hole into which the top end of the L-bracket is inser ted.The bottom end of the L-bracket is threaded onto the tripod itself.
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Cleaning and Care
Although your UltraVie w™ binocular is rubber cov ered,
it is
not waterproof!
Avoid exposure to excessive moisture.
Do not
use tissue or fluids made for eyeglass or household use. To clean the binoculars, first puff air on the lens with a blow-
er bulb or with compressed air to remov e the larger particles. Then it’ s a good idea to brush the lens with a soft lens brush. Next, put two drops of lens cleaning fluid on a sheet of lens tissue (
never
directly on the lens). Wipe the lens gently in a circular motion, taking care to avoid undue pressure or rub­bing. Quickly remove the excess fluid with a clean, dry lens tissue. On larger lenses, clean only a small area at a time, using a fresh lens tissue on each area.
If dirt accumulates on an interior lens surface , do not attempt to disassemble the housing and clean the lens y ourself.Take the binocular to a qualified optical repair technician.
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Storage and Cold Weather
All optics, when exposed to excessive temperature changes or high humidity, have the potential to fog up. In cold weather always allow the optics to adjust slowly to the outdoor tem­perature for a few hours prior to use by storing the binocular (in its case) in a cool area such as an unheated garage or the trunk of a car. Before bringing the binocular back inside a warm house after use, store it in a cool area for one to two hours. It is impor tant to then open up the case, remove the binocular, take off the lens caps, and let everything dry out ov ernight.Store the instrument in a cool, dry place; storage in a humid environment will result in mold growth and ruined optics.This is
not
covered by the warranty.
Repair
If your UltraView™ binocular should require internal clean­ing, optical alignment, or other repairs, return it to Orion (if under warranty) or take it to a qualified optical repair shop for service.Never disassemb le the binocular yourself .Doing so may disturb the precision optical alignment and will void your warranty.
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Specifications 8x42
Magnification 8x Objective lens aperture 42mm Eye relief 22mm Field of View 8.2° / 435 ft.@ 1000 yds. Close focus 12 ft. Prisms BAK-4, Porro Antireflection coatings Fully multi-coated Eyeguards Pop-down, rubber Tripod Adaptable Yes Weight 27 oz.
7x50 and 10x50
Magnification 7x (7x50); 10x (10x50) Objective lens aperture 50mm Eye relief 22mm Field of View 6.5° / 345 ft.@ 1000 yds. Close focus 16 ft. Prisms BAK-4, Porro Antireflection coatings Fully multi-coated Eyeguards Pop-down, rubber Tripod Adaptable Yes Weight 32 oz.
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BINOCULAR LIMITED WARRANTY
Orion
®
UltraView
Series
Binocular
s*
This binocular is warranted to be free of defects in materials and workmanship for a period of 10 Years. This warranty is for the benefit of the original retail purchaser only. During this warranty period Orion Telescopes & Binoculars will repair or replace, at Orion’s option, any warranted instrument that proves to be defective provided it is returned postage paid to Orion Warranty Repair, 89 Hangar Way, Watsonville, CA
95076. If your product is not registered, proof of purchase (such as a copy of the original invoice) is required.
This warranty does not apply if, in Orion’s judgment, the instrument has been abused, mishandled, self-repaired, or modified, nor does it apply to normal wear and tear.This war­ranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights, which vary from state to state. For fur ther war­ranty service information, contact Customer Service, Orion Telescopes & Binoculars, P.O. Box 1815, Santa Cruz, CA 95061; phone (800) 676-1343.
* UltraView compact binoculars excluded.
IN 066 0696
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