Orion 8x32 LCD instruction manual Introduction, Getting Started, Using the Binocular

Introduction

The eView is a full-featured binocular with an integrated digi- tal camera. The camera’s field of view matches what you see in the binoculars, so you can keep the sights and scenes for later. Great for travel, concerts/sporting events, or wildlife activities, you’ll find the eView to be an effective and fun tool for exploring and documenting the world around you. Share your views with your friends and family by downloading imag- es from the camera to your computer.

Getting Started

Parts List

eView 8x32 LCD Digital Camera-Binocular Carry case

Neck strap

CD-ROM SD card USB cable

WARNING: Never look directly at the Sun through your telescope—even for an instant—without a professionally made solar filter that completely covers the front of the instrument, or permanent eye damage could result. Young children should use this telescope only with adult supervision.

Installing the Batteries

Four AAA batteries are required. For best performance, we recommend using high-quality alkaline batteries.

1.From underneath the binocular, open the battery cover (Figure 2).

2.Install four AAA batteries into the battery compartment. The batteries should be oriented as indicated in the plastic mold in the bottom of the battery compartment.

1⁄4"-20 mounting hole

Battery cover

Figure 2. Underside of the eView.

3.Close the battery cover.

The eView has a battery level display in the upper right cor- ner of the LCD status screen (appears when the eView is turned on). When the battery is too low, you will hear a long beep and the eView will turn off after 10 seconds.

Using the Binocular

Adjusting the Distance Between Your Eyes

Hold each barrel firmly and move the two barrels together to match the distance between your eyes. You should see a sin- gle round field when looking through the binocular with both eyes. Make this adjustment before you focus.

Focusing

The small knob between the two barrels is for focusing the binoculars. The knob focuses both barrels simultaneously. Turn the knob until the image is clearest. The left eyepiece does not rotate; the right one does. The rotating right eye- piece is called the diopter adjustment.

Diopter Adjustment

Because all eyes are slightly different, the eView features a right eye diopter adjustment. The purpose of this is to com- pensate for slight focus differences between a person’s two eyes. With both eyes open, cover the right objective lens with your hand. Turn the focus knob until the image in the left side is sharp. Now, cover the left objective lens with your hand and focus the right side by rotating the right eyepiece until the image is sharp. The binocular is now adjusted to your eyes. Make a note of the diopter adjustment and turn the right eye- piece to that diopter adjustment whenever you look through the binoculars. Once you make this adjustment, you do not have to touch the diopter adjustment again. Simply focus both sides by turning the focus knob.

Use of a Tripod

The eView can be attached directly to a photo tripod. The mounting hole on the underside of the eView (Figure 2) accepts the 1⁄4"-20 mounting stud that is standard on most photo tripods. Simply thread the tripod’s 1⁄4"-20 mounting stud into the hole in the bottom of the eView until secure.

Roll-Down Eyecups

The eView features roll-down eyecups. The eyecups are usu- ally left in the up position for use without eyeglasses. To use the binocular with eyeglasses, simply roll down the eyeguard by folding down one side, then slide your fingers around to the opposite side of the eyepiece.

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