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USER MANUAL Trinovid 42 LEICA

Worldwide, the name Leica stands for superb optical quality, close-tolerance precision engineering, absolutereliability, andlongproduct life. We wish you a great deal of enjoyment and success with your new Leica Trinovidbinoculars. So that you can use them properly, we recommend that you first of all read these instructions.

scope of deLiVerY

• Binoculars
• Carrying strap
  Ever-ready case
• Eyepiece protection cover
• 2 lens caps
• Instructions
  Warranty Card
• Test certificate

nomencLature

1. Eyepiece cups
   Position a: unscrewed for viewing without glasses
   Position b: screwed in for viewing with glasses
2. Eyelets for carrying strap
3. Lockable diopter adjustment ring
4. Central focusing ring
5. Hinged joint for adjusting the eyebase

taBLe of contents

Foreword 14
Scope of delivery 14
Nomenclature 14
Possible applications 16
Attaching the carrying strap and the protective eyepiece cover. 16
Attaching the protective lens caps. 16
Adjusting the eyecups / Use with and without glasses 17
Adjusting the eyebase 18
Focusing / Diopter adjustment 19
Indications on the scale 20
Care and maintenance 21
Accessories 21
Replacements 21
Trouble shooting guide 22
Technical data 23
Leica in the Internet and Leica Academy 24
Leica Information Service 24
Leica Customer Care 25

attention:

• Never look directly at the sun or other sources of bright light with your binoculars! This could cause eye damage!
• Never use your binoculars while you are walking! You might fail to notice obstacles!

POSSIBLE APPLICATIONS

The Leica Trinovid binoculars have hermetically sealed and nitrogen-filled magnesium housings. They are therefore suited for rough outdoor use. There is no need to be concerned with moisture as they are 100% waterproof to a depth of 5m and the internal optical system is not subject to fogging.

ATTACHING THE CARRYING STRAP AND THE PROTECTIVE EYEPIECE COVER

See illustration on the rear cover flap.

Note:

If you want to attach the protective eyepiece cover to the carrying strap, this must be done while attaching the carrying strap to the binoculars.

ATTACHING THE PROTECTIVE LENS CAPS

To attach the caps, their rubber ring is pulled over the binoculars from the lens side.

adJusting the eYecups / use with and without gLasses

The eyepiece cups (1) can be easily adjusted by turning them and they lock securely into the selected positions. They can also be completely removed for thorough cleaning.

For viewing with eyeglasses (Figure A) they remain in the fully screwed-in position. For viewing without eyeglasses, they are un screwed by turning them anticlockwise. Two positions are available for optimum adjustment (Figure B, C).

If the eyepieces are very dirty, it is recom -

m ended to remove the cups for cleaning (Figure D). To do this, they are simply pulled off while in the fully unscrewed position.

adJusting the eYeBase

To set the eyebase, adjust the binoculars at the hinged joint. The left and right fields of view must merge and produce a single circular image.

focusing / diopter adJustment

With the Leica Trinovid binoculars the central focusing ring (4) is used to set the focus for variously distant objects.

Compensation for individual defective vision for viewing without eyeglasses is made using the diopter ring (4), which is normally locked (Figure A). To unlock the two rings the diopter ring is pulled up (Figure B). Now, the central focusing ring only affects the focus of the left optical system, the diopter ring only that of the right system.

Using one of the rings, then focus the respective barrel on the desired subject. Continue by setting the optimum focus for the second barrel with the other ring. Pressing the diopter ring back down locks the set value. The set value can be conveniently read from the accurate scale on the diopter ring.

Notes:

• The diopter ring rotates freely, i.e. it can accidentally be rotated by more than 360^ with respect to the central focusing ring. Depending on the latter's previous setting, the combined system's focusing range can be limited considerably by this. Therefore, take care to turn the diopter ring only as far as necessary for the eyesight adjustment.

• For viewing on just the left or the right side, the other eye should be kept closed or the appropriate half of the binoculars simply covered at the front on the lens.

INDICATIONS ON THE SCALE

As long as the two halves of the drive are coupled together, the binoculars are permanently adjusted to your eyesight, irrespective of the focusing distance to an object. You need to make the adjustment only once. If other people use your binoculars, they may have to alter the setting. Simply note your personal setting on the scale; when someone else has used them, you can reset the binoculars in a matter of seconds.

The distance between two divisions on the scale represents a difference of approx. one diopter of correction being applied to the left and right eye.

CARE AND MAINTENANCE

Your Leica Trinovid binoculars need no special maintenance. Use a soft lens brush or a blower to remove large particles of dirt, sand, etc. To remove fingerprints etc., first wipe the eyepiece and lens with a damp cloth, then dry them with a piece of clean, soft chamois leather or lint-free cloth. If the binoculars, particularly the rotating eyecups, are very dirty, simply rinse them under a running fau c et. Always rinse off salt water.

Moisture inside the central focusing unit (visible through the scale window) will dry quickest when the two rings (3/4) are unlocked.

Alcohol and other chemical solutions must not be used.

Attention!

Do not apply too much pressure when wiping heavily soiled lens surfaces. Even though the coating is very tough, sand and salt crystals can cause scratches.

ACCESSORIES Order No.

Tripod adapter with 14 " thread. 42220 Floating carrying strap, orange. 42163

REPLACEMENTS

Should you need replacements for your binoculars, such as eyecups, covers, or a strap, please contact our Customer Care department or your national Leica agent. The addresses are listed on the Warranty Card.

TROUBLE SHOOTING GUIDE

Problem

Cause

Solution

The image seen through a) The binoculars are not properly a) Hinge the binoculars more or less the binoculars is not adjusted to your personal at their centerline, as necessary, concentric. eyebase. until the left and right image merges.

b) Your pupils are not properly b) Check the position of your head,

of the binoculars.

the correct viewing conditions

aligned with the exit pupils

c) The eyepiece cups are not set for cups: If you wear glasses, screw with or without eyeglasses.

eyes and the binoculars.

c) Correct the setting of the eye piece

in the eyepiece cups, if you do not wear glasses, screw the eyepiece cups out.

Fogging due to water in

the scale window.

you cleaned the binoculars under running water.

d) The two-piece drive was not properly coupled together when dry. There is no risk of damage.

d) Disengage the two halves of the drive. Allow the moisture to

technicaldata

Leica trinoVid 8 x 42 Leica trinoVid 10 x 42

Magnification 8 x 10 x
Lens diameter 42 mm 42 mm
Exit pupil 5.3 mm 4.2 mm
Twilight factor 18.3 20.5
Geometric light value 17.64 27.56
Field of view at 1,000 m/ 126 m / 108 m / Objective angle of view 7.2° 6.2°
Eye relief	15.5 mm 16 mm
Close focusing limit	Approx. 3.5 m	Approx. 3.5 m
Diopter compensation	± 4 Dioptr.	± 4 Dioptr.
Eyepieces for eyeglass wearers	Yes	Yes
Eye cup	Removable, with 4 detent positions
Adjustable interpupillary distance	55-75 mm
Focusing	Internal focusing using center spindle
Number of lenses (per side)	10, with HDC™ multi-layer coating
Prism system	Roof prism system with P40 phase correction coating and HLSTM HighLux system
Water tightness Impermeable to press water up to 5 m deep
Housing	Cast magnesium with nitrogen filling
Dimensions (W x H x D)	121 x 142 x 67 mm	120 x 147 x 68 mm
Weight	Approx. 810 g	Approx. 795 g

Leica information serVice

Should you have any technical questions regarding the use of Leica products, the Leica Information Service will be happy to answer in writing or by phone, fax, or e-mail:

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For service of your Leica equipment and in case of neccessary repairs please contact the customer Care of Leica Camera AG or of any national Leica agency (see Warranty Card for address list). Ask your authorized dealer and Leica specialist for advice.

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