III. WATERPROOF/FOG-PROOF (select models) VI.

CLEANING
Your binocular may be designed and built utilizing the 1. Blow away any dust or debris on the lens (or
latest waterproof and fog-proof technology. use a soft lens brush)
Waterproof models are O-ring sealed for complete
protection. Fog proof protection is achieved from dry 2. To remove dirt or fingerprints, clean with a
nitrogen purging to remove all internal moisture. soft cotton cloth rubbing in a circular motion.
Use of a coarse cloth or unnecessary rubbing
IV. EYECUPS may scratch the lens surface and eventually
cause permanent damage.
Your binocular is fitted with either rubber roll-down
or rubber pop-up eyecups designed for your comfort 3. For a more thorough cleaning, photographic BINOCULAR INSTRUCTIONS
and to exclude extraneous external light. If you wear lens tissue and photographic-type lens cleaning
sun/eye glasses, roll down the eyecups. This will fluid or isopropyl alcohol may be used. Always
bring your eyes closer to the binocular lens thus apply the fluid to the cleaning cloth-never
providing improved field of view. directly on the lens.
Roll Down Eye Cups
VERY IMPORTANT
Never attempt to clean your binocular internally or try
to take it apart.

CAUTION: DIRECTLY VIEWING THE SUN OR ANY LIGHT SOURCE

WITH THIS OPTICAL DEVICE CAN CAUSE PERMANENT EYE DAMAGE.
Fig.4 BINOCULAR EYECUPS

V. INSTRUCTIONS FOR CARE

If handled with care, this binocular will provide years
of trouble-free service. Like any fine optical
instrument your binocular should be given sensible
care. Non waterproof models should not be exposed
to excessive moisture.
1. Keep the lens covers (that come with your
binocular, except compact models) on the
lenses when binoculars are not in use.
2. Store binoculars with the eyecups up. Thus
avoiding excessive stress and wear on the
eyecups in the down position.
3. Avoid banging and dropping.
4. Store in a cool, dry place.
5. Looking directly at the sun with your binocular
may be very harmful to you eyes. ®
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 CENTER FOCUS-has a central focusing wheel 2. Cover right objective (front) lens with your
INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE
between the barrels. hand. Rotate left eyepiece until image is
This binocular is a precision instrument designed to focused.
provide many years of pleasurable viewing. This INDIVIDUAL FOCUS-each eyepiece is focused
booklet will help you achieve optimum performance separately. Most typically with waterproof/fog-proof 3. Follow the same procedure for the right eye.
by explaining how you can adjust the binocular to models. The eyepiece should be turned in a counter-
your eyes, and how to care for this instrument. Read clockwise direction for more distant objects.
FOCUS FREE-binocular require no focusing With the image now in focus, make a note of
the instructions carefully before using your
adjustment. the diopter setting for future use.
binoculars.
CENTER FOCUS Diopter Setting FOCUS-FREE (select models)
CAUTION: DIRECTLY VIEWING THE SUN OR ANY LIGHT SOURCE
WITH THIS OPTICAL DEVICE CAN CAUSE PERMANENT EYE DAMAGE. Focus-free binoculars offer “never needs focusing”
optical systems.
I. EYE ADJUSTMENTS (FIGURE 1)
Center “ZOOM” FEATURE (select models)
Focus
Fig.1 INTERPUPILLARY DISTANCE ADJUSTMENT Wheel
1. Follow the steps for focusing as outlined under
Center Focus “Center Focus”
Wheel
Fig.2 DIOPTER SETTINGS 2. When focusing a “zoom” binocular, it is best to
1. Adjust interpupillary distance (Figure 1) begin at the highest power. This will provide a
more comfortable focus at the lower powers.
HOW TO ADJUST FOR DISTANCE BETWEEN 2. Keep both eyes “open” at all times. Set the “zoom” lever at high power.
YOUR EYES
3. Using a lens cover or your hand, cover the Zoom Lever
The distance between the eyes, called “interpupillary objective (front) lens of the side with the
distance” (IPD), varies from person to person. To “diopter setting”
achieve perfect alignment of lens to eye, follow these
simples steps. 4. Using the center focus wheel, focus the
distant object being viewed.
1. Hold your binocular in the normal viewing
position. 5. Cover the other objective lens, then view
the same object as explained above. Fig.2 “ZOOM” SETTINGS
2. Grasp each barrel firmly. Move the barrels 3. Adjust your binocular for individual eye
closer together or further apart until you see a 6. Using the “diopter setting” adjustment ring,
focus the same object being viewed. Caution strength using the “diopter setting”
single circular field. Always re-set your
binocular to this position before using. should be used as over turning or forcing the Your binocular is now adjusted properly for your
diopter eyepiece can damage or cause the eyes. You may now “zoom” “out” or “in” on any
HOW TO ADJUST FOR INDIVIDUAL EYE eyepiece to break away from the chassis. distant object.
STRENGTH
7. Your binocular should be adjusted for your Note: to focus on an object at a closer distance,
Human eyes are as individual as fingerprints. This eyes. Focus at both far and near distance can focus on the object at high power first and then adjust
binocular has a feature which allows you to adjust the now be attained simply by turning the center the “zoom” lever to the desired lower power. With any
binocular to your vision. Follow the focusing focus wheel. “zoom” instrument, better quality images are possible
instructions for your binocular style. at lower powers.
INDIVIDUAL FOCUS (select models)
II. FOCUSING
1. Adjust interpupillary distance. Make a note of
Binoculars have three primary focusing systems, the number which appears on the central
center, individual and focus-free. “Zoom” binoculars hinge scale. Always re-set your binocular to
utilize the center focus system. this position before using. (To see a single
circular field.)