Steiner 2441, 2305, 2300, 2443, 7145 User manual

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A NEW ERA OF INNOVATION

Binocular Instruction Manual

L’INNOVATION ENTRE DANS UNE NOUVELLE ERE

Manuel d’instructions pour les jumelles.

USA, Canada & Caribbean

Peregrine XP

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Introduction

4-5

Adjusting your binoculars 6-9

Eyecups 9-12

Features 13-14

Carrying strap and Rainguard 14-15

Using the range reticle 16

Using the compass 17

XPTechnology 18-19

Getting the most from your STEINERs 20-21

Warranty 22

Congratulations,

You have purchased one of the finest binoculars in the world. Designed into this product are six decades of experience in manufacturing binoculars for the highest demands as well as years of dedicated research. This manual will provide you with all the necessary instructions and tips to ensure you the maximum use and enjoyment of your new STEINERs.

DEAR NATURE AND OUTDOOR ENTHUSIAST,

Forests, plains, deserts and mountains all have their secrets. Those who are looking to unlock these secrets, for adventure or to just enjoy nature have a need to know what is out there. This is what it takes to make your hike, birding adventure or hunt an unforgettable experience. The eye is the key: We can act to only what we see.

STEINER has been producing binoculars for over 60 year s in Bay re ut h, Ger many. Founded by Karl Steiner in 1947, STEINER has become the largest manufacturer of binoculars in Europe. Today, STEINER is the only company in the world to specialize solely in binocular development.

This focus has made STEINER binoculars synonymous wi th the hig hes t st andard of quali ty w orl dwi de. STEINER ’s goal is to continue building the toughest and most weather resistant binocular available. We deliver unsurpassed brightness and clarity using space age materials and the latest in optical technology. However, we at STEINER are convinced that it is more than technical

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excellence and high optical performance that is required to build a truly optimal binocular for our customers. You need to know the user specific requirements as well as the unique environmental characteristics of where the

binoculars will be used. Binoculars need to be customized to the situation, whether there are birds flying or animals hidden in cover, which are almost invisible to the eye, or whether glistening sunlight distorts the colors of nature.

STEINER is passionately committed to the user’s requirements. We have combined six decades of experience and research and development, for professionals and ama-

teurs alike with a deep understanding of their needs. That’s why fellow hunters, hikers, bird watchers and naturalists can be confid ent when having a STEINER binocular in their hands.

We congratulate you for selecting these binoculars, we thank you for the trust you have placed in STEINER Optik, and we wish you great times with your STEINER binoculars.

ADJUSTING AND USING YOUR BINOCULARS

Adjusting the binoculars begins by setting the interpupilary distance. This is the distance between the pupils of your eyes. The bino cular tubes pivot on a hinge, moving the tubes closer or further apart. Pivot the binocular tubes until you see a single image when looking through the binoculars. When you don't require glasses in your daily life (or wear contact lenses), the binocular is now ready for use. All STEINER binoculars are suited for wearers of glasses. Please refer to the following pages for detailed instructions.

HOW TO USE THE SPORTS AUTO-FOCUS

All our individual focus models feature Sports Auto-Focus. The advantage to this feature is that - once set to your eyes - it allows you to view images from 20 yards to infinity without having to refocus for different distances. Higher power models (10x or more) will be in focus from

30-40 yards to infinity. The proper way to focus the Sports Auto-Focus is:  Choose an image, sign or a tree at least

100 yards away to view.

 Cover one of the objective lenses with

your hand or the objective cover.

 Look through the binocular with both eyes open.  On the side not covered, turn the ocular’s diopter

setting ring until the image appears clear and sharp.

 Uncover the lens and repeat the procedure with the

opposite lens.

 When viewing through both lenses, all images from

20 yards to infinity will be bright, clear and in focus. Higher power models (10x-20x) may require higher

initial focus distance. Make note of your diopter setting, as it can be unique to each user. Some models feature the new Memory Ocular, a device that saves your individual setting. See the following section for detailed instructions.

Rubber Armouring

Memory Ocular (selected models only)

Eyecups

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Diopter Setting

Ocular

Important!

Never look directly into the

sun with your binoculars or

any optical instrument.

HOW TO USE THE MEMORY OCULARS

Some models, such as the Commander XP, feature Sports Auto-Focus along with the Memory Oculars. Use the previously described steps to focus the binocular for your eyes. Follow the steps below to set the memory on the eyepieces:  Press the two tabs on the lower side of the focus ring

while gently pulling up on the eyepiece.

Center Axis

Objective Lens

Serial Number

 Next turn the memory indicator, which is the small

white arrow shape, to the line on the eyepiece. This is

your individual setting.  Gently push the focus ring back down in place and

release the tabs.  Whenever someone else might change the setting,

you can now quickly check your focus and reset it to

your individual mark if needed.

Twist-up/Twist-down

eyecups

Sidelight screen

Ocular

Center Focusing Wheel

Rubber Armoring

CENTER FOCUS INSTRUCTIONS

E sp ec ia ll y f o r cl o se ra ng e g la ss i ng at d i st an ce s b e lo w 2 0 y ar ds we recommend our binoculars with Fast-Close-Focus. Just a quick turn of the large center focus wheel and everything is in focus - up to the most minor detail. The proper way to initially set a Fast-Focus binocular to your eyes is:

Diopter setting

NPS (Nitrogen-Pressure-System)

Objective Lenses

 Choose an image, sign or a tree at least 100 yards away

to view.  Cover the left objective lens with your hand or the

objective cover (if included). Look through the binocu-

lar with both eyes open.

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 The Peregrine XP features a diopter setting on the left

side ocular. Do not attempt to turn the right side ring.

 Turn the center focus wheel to make the image

appear clear and sharp. Uncover left lens.

 Now cover the right objective lens with your hand or

the objective cover (if included). Look through the bino cular with both eyes open.

 Turn the left ocular’s diopter setting ring until the

image appears clear and sharp.

 With both eyes open you

can now use the center focus wheel to focus the bino-

culars for different distan ces. Make note of you r diop ter setting, as it can be unique to each user. Do not force the diopter wheel or center focus wheel beyond the noticeable stop limits; this can cause internal damage.

Important !

Preset the binoculars

focus in daylight

conditions. That way

in darkness they’ll

be in focus and offer

the highest depth of

field.

ERGONOMICALLY CONTOURED EYECUPS

Standard feature to almost every STEINER binocular, these eyecups are especially contoured to eliminate any unwanted sidelight. Your view will be brighter by eliminating sidelight. For maximum comfort these eyecups are made out of soft

silicone material. As an additional benefit, the soft material allows for the ergonomic part to be folded down to form a cylindrical shape. Eyeglass wearers fold the eyecups down all the way to have a full field of view.

ERGONOMIC TWIST UP / DOWN EYECUPS Many STEINER models, such as the Peregrine Nighthunter equipped with ergonomic Twist up/down eyecups.

XP or Predator® Xtreme models are

XP,

They play an important part in creating the unique STEINER viewing experience. As twist-up / twistdown eyecups they easily adapt to your individu al preferences, whether you wear glasses or not.

Eyeglass wearers Wearing glasses you have already

created the necessary distance between the binoculars’ oculars and your eyes. Contrary to users without glasses (or with contact lenses) you usually don't need to artificially create this distance and you can use your binoculars with both eyecups fully retracted. To retract the eyecups simply use your thumb and index finger to twist them in the direction indicated by the arrows. Then fold down the sidelight screen. When looking through your binoculars you can put your glasses directly onto the eyecups - the soft silicone material prevents scratching.

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Different types of eyeglasses might vary the distance between the eye and the lens and it’s possible that your eyes are too close to the ocular. You will see some black areas when looking through the binoculars. In this case you need to increase the distance by slightly twisting the eyecup upwards (usually just a few millimeters) until you see a complete image.

Wearing contact lenses or no eye glasses

You need to create a distance between your eyes and the binoculars' ocular lenses. Use the binoculars only with eyecups in the up position. On both eyecups you will also find small wings that prevent sidelight to enter and increase image clarity. To turn the eyecups simply use your thumb and index finger and twist the eyecups down. To twist them up, turn them in the other direction until you can feel the noticeable stop limit - after that you will only be able to minimally turn the eyecup. This play is necessary to adjust the sidelight screen for different users' interpupilary distances.

ULTRA-SHARP FOCUS BINOCULARS

Some STEINER Binocular

models like the 8x30 Wildlife Pro

feature Ultra-sharp focusing adjustment. The adjustment allows the user to custom fit the binocular for their

eyes, whether using eyeglasses or not, for optimal image sharpness. To adjust these binoculars, first set the center-focus wheel (1) to the MIDDLE of the adjustment range. Next, follow the SPORTS AUTO-FOCUS focusing adjustments (found on page 6) by viewing an object at 100 yards distance and adjusting each diopter ring (2) to a sharp image for each eye. Once individually set, you may again use the center focus wheel for close-in distance or extreme far distances, or in between whenever increased sharpness is required.

CHANGING EYECUPS Many Steiner models allow for fast owner replacement of binocular eyecups. The eyecups are either a soft, pliable rubber or a rubber cup with a solid base. Please visit www.steinerpartsdirect.com to order extra eyecups for your binocular, be sure to have the binocular model, size and approximate age ready when you visit the website or make contact. Certain models, such as binoculars with twist up/ down eyecups will require the parts do be installed by our service department, please go to www.steiner-binoculars. com for return instructions.

Comfort-Balance

The innovative grip areas of the Peregrine

Grip

XP series combine maximum grip with state-of-the-art ergonomic comfort. Especially during long glassing sessions the GelPad Grips relieve pressure from your hands and thumbs and enable an optimal balance of your binocular.

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Serial number:

Every ST EINER binocul ar has a serial number. This allows us to track when your binoculars were produced and allows you a way to identify

your binoculars in case of loss or theft. Serial numbers are located at the front objective (large) lens of the binocular on the center axis or on the underside of the center bridge for some smaller models. The serial number for the Peregrine XP is behind the right hand view objective lens towards the top of the binocular.

NPS

(Nitrogen-Pressure-System):

Many STEINER binoculars feature a

Nitrogen-Pressure-System. This inter-

nal dry-nitrogen filling prevents inter-

nal fogging in case of extreme temperature changes. Only STEINER’s two-valve technology provides a filling process that is gentle to all seals and

reduces the oxygen content within the binoculars to an absolute minimum.

Lens Caps The lens caps will protect your binocular from moisture and prevent dirt from collecting on the objective lenses. Using the caps will result in less frequent cleaning of the lenses.

Rubber Armoring:

All STEINER binoculars come standard with rhino tough rubber armor. Not only does this protect the binoculars from shock and damage, but

it is also soft and comfortable in your hands. Premium models feature STEINER’s inno va tive NBR Longlife Armor formula, initially developed for increased durability under extreme conditions at sea and military applications. Clean all rubber armor only with damp cloth.

with without

NANO Protection Optics®

Pr ot ec ts the optical lenses especially from environmental impacts. It is highly water-

repellent (hydrophobic) and allows for maximum visibility even in the worst weather conditions. NANO Protection Optics are featured on all STEINER XP models.

Rain and Dust Protection Cover

To prevent rainwater or dirt to collect on the oculars in adverse weather conditions most STEINER binoculars are equipped with a removable rainguard (1). All Peregrine

XP models feature our innovative water-repellent Neoprene Rainguard (2). Installing the rainguard will also increase your binoculars’ protection when stored. The rainguard should be installed before installing the strap to the bino cular. Simply thread the strap through the attachments on the rainguard and then attach the strap.

The closed loop on one side will prevent loss of the part. To install the Neoprene Rainguard on the Peregrine

over the ocular side of your bin-

XP , slip the cover

oculars. As you attach the carrying strap make sure th at it goes through the rainguard's loop (3). This way you can carry the strap

around your neck and keep the oculars dry. Once you want to use the binoculars just open one of the rainguard's buttons and slip the cover off the binoculars. The

rainguard is still attached to the carrying strap on the other side and will prevent you from losing it by accident.

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Carrying Strap:

Your binocular is equipped with a carrying strap that might vary between our different model series. Please refer to your respective type similar to the images shown here:

1 2 3

4 5 6

7 8 9

ClicLoc System (1+2) for fast removal and reattachment: To install the strap insert the clip - with the little nose pointing away from the binocular - into the side attachment right next to the ocular until you feel it positively click. The strap will hold firmly. To remove the strap push the circular shaped button or the ribbed release button. While pushing the button firmly pull the strap insert out of the attachment. The same technique is used to remove the lens caps on many models (3). Use the strap slider to fasten the caps when removed from the lenses (4+5). Without ClicLoc System (6-7): Place the binocular on a firm, level surface with the two slits in the rubber armoring facing you. Now thread one side of the strap through the buckle, then through the top of the binocular body and out through the bottom (8). Now loop the strap upwards toward the buckle and thread the loose end through the back of the buckle (9).

Important!

Always keep the

rainguard attached

to the strap in order

to prevent losing it

by accident.

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