MD 7x42 C - Binoculars MINOX - Free user manual and instructions

Product Type	Monocular
Brand	Minox
Model	MD 7x42 C
Magnification	7x
Entrance Pupil	42 mm
Exit Pupil	6 mm
Field of View	113.4 m at 1000 m (6.5°)
Eye Relief	20.5 mm
Water Resistance	Splash resistant (immersion 1 m)
Dimensions (H x W x D)	65 x 61 x 143 mm
Weight	370 g
Focus	Rotating ring
Reticle	MIL graduation for rangefinding and angle measurement
Compass	Integrated (graduation in degrees)
Power Supply	None (passive optics)
Main Functions	Observation, distance measurement, angle measurement, compass
Maintenance	Clean with a fine brush or optical cloth
Safety	Protective caps for objective and eyepiece
Included Accessories	Lanyard, objective protective cap
Warranty	2 years legal
Manufacturer	Minox GmbH, Germany

Frequently Asked Questions - MD 7x42 C MINOX

How to adjust the focus?

Place the objective in front of one eye and close the other. Turn the focus ring (2) until the object appears sharp. Readjust if the distance changes.

How to measure distance with the reticle?

Use the formula: Distance (km) = Height (m) / Elevation angle (MIL) or Distance = Length (m) / Azimuth (MIL). Measure the angle on the reticle scale.

How to use the integrated compass?

Look through the monocular: the degree scale indicates the direction. North is 360°, East 90°, South 180°, West 270°. Each mark corresponds to 1 degree.

How to clean the lenses?

Use a fine brush or a special optical cloth. Avoid fingerprints and dust to not reduce brightness.

What to do if the image is blurry?

First check the focus adjustment. If the problem persists, clean the lenses. If still blurry, contact customer service.

Is the monocular waterproof?

It is splash resistant and can be immersed up to 1 meter. It is not designed for prolonged diving.

Can I use the monocular with glasses?

Yes: turn the eyecups (1) to the right (clockwise) to move the eye away from the eyepiece and benefit from the full field of view.

How to measure the height of an object at a known distance?

Use the formula: Height (m) = Distance (km) × Elevation angle (MIL). Measure the elevation angle with the vertical scale of the reticle.

What to do in case of damage?

Carefully pack the monocular and return it to Minox customer service or an authorized dealer, accompanied by proof of purchase and a description of the problem.

What is the warranty of this product?

The legal warranty is 2 years from the date of purchase from an authorized dealer. It covers manufacturing defects. Keep the proof of purchase.

USER MANUAL MD 7x42 C MINOX

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Bedienungsanleitung | Instruction Manual | Mode d'emploi | Manual de Instrucciones | Istruzione d'uso

MD 7x42 C

Kompass-Monokular | Monocular with integrated compass |

• Important note for wearers of glasses 25

Focussing 26

Distance measurement 27

• How to work the scaled graticule for rangefinding 27
• How to Measure the Angular Elevation by the Vertical Scale Value on the MIL Reticle 29
• How to Measure the azimuth by the horizontal scale value on the MIL Reticle 30
• How to Measure Height or Length of a target object when the distance is known. 30
• How to Work the Compass 31

Tips on how to care 32

Technical data. 33

Servicing 34

Product warranty 36

Declaration of conformity 38

Operating parts

1 Turnable eyecup
2 Focussing ring
3 Lens protective cover
4 Lens
5 Hand strap
6 Light well

Customer Service

If your monocular needs servicing, please contact our customer service at the following address:

For our customers abroad: Please contact one of our authorized service shops or one of our MINOX agencies. You will find the ad-dresses of our agencies on our website

www.minox.com

Introduction

With the MINOX MD 7x42 C, you have chosen a product of the highest optical and mechanical precision quality.

The monocular is available in black or in white, with different graticules.

This manual should help to get familiar with the monocular and get the most pleasure and enjoyment out of it.

We wish every satisfaction with your new MINOX product!

Adjustments

Important note for wearers of glasses

For users who wear glasses while using the monocular, turn the eyecup (1) all the way to the right. Those who do not wear glasses, turn the eyecup all the way to the left. This provides for a perfect eye distance to the ocular lens, enabling a full field of view without vignetting.

Focussing

To focus on a subject with a high level of precision, it is important to set the lens of the monocular using the following steps:

a) Position the eyepiece of the monocular in front of one eye and look through it. Please close the other eye.
b) Get your subject in sight.
c) Now turn the focussing ring (2) to the left or the right until the subject is sharp.

You are now using your MINOX monocular as it should be used. Of course, if you or your subject moves, just re-focus.

Note: Make sure, that you do not cover the light well with your fingers.

Distance measurement

How to work the scaled graticule for rangefinding

To measure distance by a simple formula when height or hength is known:

Height of target object (m) Distance (in km) Angular Elevation ^1) of target object
Distance (in km) = of target object (m)Azimuth^2

1) Angular Elevation = Vertical Angle
2) Azimuth = Horizontal Angle

In practice, sizes (Height / Length) of observed objects are known with reasonable accuracy since they are often people, buildings and vehicles.

How to Measure the Angular Elevation by the Vertical Scale Value on the MIL Reticle

In the case of the Angular Elevation³⁾ of the target object within the range of the vertical scale value (70 mils), as in the figure showed, first put the vertical scale Value 0' at the foot of the lighthouse, then we could find the Angular Elevation of the lighthouse at 60 MILs easily and directly.

In the case of the Angular Elevation of the target object beyond the range of the Vertical Scale Value (70 Mils), we should determine it in stages.

3) Angular measurement between two lines, when one of them is surface line and another is the line which connects a point on the surface to the peak of the object is known as Angular Elevation of that object with reference to the particular point on the surface.

How to Measure the azimuth by the horizontal scale value on the MIL Reticle

The azimuth is the angle of horizontal deviation from the north. As in the figure showed, the azimuth of the ship at 60 MILs is determined by the horizontal scale value easily and directly same way as the angular elevation measurement.

How to Measure Height or Length of a target object when the distance is known

Based on the way of Angular Elevation measurement or azimuth measurement, we can determine the height or length of the target object by a simple formula as the following:

Height (m) = Distance (km) x Angular Elevation

respectively

Length (m) = Distance (km) x Azimuth

How to Work the Compass

When using a compass, the direction is read in degrees. As the Figure 4 showed, north would be an azimuth of 360^ , east would be an azimuth of 90^ , south would be an azimuth of 180^ and west would be an azimuth of 270^ .

Viewing direction: The South (180^)

Note: One graduation represents 1 degree.

Tips on how to care

Soiling impairs the brightness of your MINOX monocular. We therefore recommend always removing fingerprints, dust and other forms of soiling on the surfaces of the lens and eyepieces using a soft hair brush or a special lens cleaner.

Technical data

Modell MINOX MD 7x42 C
Magnification 7 x
Front lens diameter 1.65 inch / 42 mm
Exit pupil 0.27 inch / 6 mm
Field of view (at 1,000 yds / 1,000 m)	372 ft / 113.4 m / 6.5°
Eye relief 0.8 inch / 20.5 mm
Waterproof down to 3 ft / 1 m
Height x Width x Depth	2.65 x 2.40 x 5.62 inch 65 x 61 x 143 mm
Weight approx 13.05 oz / 370 g

Servicing

To avoid unnecessary costs and lost time, please carefully read these instructions, including the troubleshooting suggestions, before sending your MINOX monocular in for repair. If you are unable to resolve the problem yourself and wish to send the product in for repair by our MINOX customer service or your local authorized MINOX dealer, please follow the instructions below:

1. Ensure to use sufficient padding material to make sure that your monocular is not damaged during transport.
2. Send your monocular to:

In Germany:

In all other countries, please send your MINOX monocular to your local MINOX distributor. You will find the corresponding address at: www.minox.com/service

1. Provide a detailed description of the problem together with a copy of your original proof of purchase.

Conditions of warranty

With the purchase of this MINOX product you have acquired a product that has been manufactured and inspected in accordance with especially high quality standards. For this product, we provide a legal warranty of 2 years in accordance with the following regulations from the day of purchase at an authorized dealer:

1. During the warranty period we shall compensate complaints based on faulty manufacture with repair, replacement of defective parts or by replacement with an identical flawless product at our own discretion. Consequential claims, regardless of manner or legal argument in connection with this warranty, will not be accepted.
2. Claims under warranty are null and void if the defect has been caused by improper handling – which also can include the combined use of non MINOX accessories – if the MINOX product is serviced by unauthorized persons or workshops, or if the serial number has been made unreadable.

3. Warranty claims can only be made by submission of the printed receipt as proof of purchase from an authorized dealer.

4. When submitting claims under warranty, please return the MINOX product together with the proof of purchase and a description of the complaint to MINOX GmbH in Germany, or the nearest MINOX dealer.

5. Tourists may, if necessary, make use of the MINOX dealer in the country in which they are travelling (within the warranty terms of MINOX GmbH) by presenting the printed proof of purchase.

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Declaration of conformity

The manufacturer hereby declares that this CE marking has been affixed to this device in accordance with

the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of the following European Directives:

2011/65/EG RoHs Directive
2014/30/EN EMV Directive

The EC Declaration of Conformity can be obtained from the address provided at the end of this manual.

Table des matières

Directive ROHS 2011/65/CE
- Directive CEM 2014/30/UE

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