Xrange 10x42 - Laser pointer MINOX - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL Xrange 10x42 MINOX

1 | Oculars with turnable eyecups 2 | Diopter adjustments on both oculars 3 | Central focusing knob with battery com- partment cap 4 | Customisable control buttons 5 | Carrying strap loops 6 | Objectives 7 | Tripod socket

LASER RANGEFINDER Suitable for right- and left-handed users via customisable buttons Precise measurements even in bad weather conditions Extremely robust and compact magnesium housing Multi-layered ED lenses to produce brilliant HD optics Modern OLED display - customisable to any lighting situation24 2524 25 English

EXPLANATION OF SYMBOLS & SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

This instruction manual is part of the MINOX Laser Rangefinder X-range 10x42 (hereinafter named only “X-range” or “binocu- lars”). It is part of the product and contains important informa- tion on commissioning, handling and disposal. Please carefully read the operating instructions, especially the safety instruc- tions, before using the binoculars for the first time. Non-com- pliance with these operating instructions can cause damage to the binoculars. The operating instructions are based on the standards and rules applicable within the European Union. Ob- serve also country-specific guidelines and laws if used outside the EU! Keep the operating instructions for the further use. If you pass the X-range binoculars on to a third party, be sure to include this user manual. Use the binoculars only as described in this manual. Any other use is considered improper and can lead to material damage. The manufacturer or dealer assumes no liability for damage caused by improper or incorrect use, and for unauthorised modifications. We have made every eort to ensure that these operating in- structions are as complete and accurate as possible. Neverthe- less, it cannot be guaranteed that errors or omissions will not have occurred during the printing process. The accessories in- cluded in the delivery may dier slightly from those described. This package can be changed without prior notice. The following symbols and signal words are used in these op- erating instructions, on the device or on the packaging. DANGER! This symbol/signal word indicates a hazard with a high degree of risk, which if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury. WARNING! This signal word warns of possible damage to property. NEVER look directly at the sun or into laser sources with your binoculars. This can cause irreparable damage to the eyes. Be sure not to allow your binoculars to get into the hands of children. There is a danger of swallowing small parts or strangulation caused by the carrying strap. Do not touch metallic surfaces if the binoculars have become very hot or very cold. Always replace the protective caps after use. This protects the lenses from damage and can avoid fire hazard caused by the bundling of sunlight through your binoculars. Additional safety instructions regarding the laser and batteries The product implements an invisible laser beam. Please pay attention to the following: Do not point the laser at eyes Do not point the laser at people Do not look into the laser with optical devices Remove your finger from the measuring button when you are not measuring. This will prevent accidental activation of the laser. DO NOT disassemble, alter or repair the binoculars yourself. The laser can be hazardous to your health. WARNING This product has been tested to meet the following standards: CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT. INVISIBLE LASER RADIATION. NEVER LOOK WITH OPTICAL DE- VICES INTO THE LASER. (BINOCULARS, TELESCOPES) This device complies with the regulations for laser class 1 in accordance with applicable standards IEC 60825-1:2007 Edi- tion 2 (TÜV SÜD), EN 60825-1:2007 and CE according to EN 61326-1:2013. This product complies with the regulations according to the FDA 21 CFR 1040.10 and 1040.11, and meets the requirements of FDA performance standards and the FCC Rules and Regula- tions section 15 B:2018 using the test method ANSIC63.4-2014. The operation of the device is subject to the following restric- tions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interferences, and (2) this device must allow the reception of any interferences, including those that may cause undesirable operation. MINOX GmbH, Ziegelstadel 20, 88316 Isny, Germany CR2 lithium battery safety instructions Make sure that the polarity is correct when inserting the battery (+/-) Do not attempt to charge the battery Do not throw the battery into fire or water Do not disassemble the battery When discarding the battery, please observe applicable laws26 2726 27 English FIRST USE Check the scope of delivery DANGER! There is a danger of suocation for children who may play with the packaging film. Do not let children play with the packaging film. They can get caught in it and choke to death.

1. Remove the binoculars out of the packaging and remove all

2. Check if the scope of delivery is complete.

3. Check whether the binoculars or individual parts are dam-

aged. If this is the case, do not use it and contact our service team. Service & Support Wilhelm-Loh-Straße 1 D-35578 Wetzlar, Germany +49 (0) 7562 / 98135 01 [e-mail]

ADJUSTING YOUR BINOCULARS

Your binoculars use an invisible laser to measure distances. The measurement is made by calculating the time needed for the laser to reach the targeted object and return to the binoculars. The accuracy of your measurement depends on climatic and environmental conditions and can also be influenced by the colour, surface texture, size and structure of the object to be measured. The following points are important to ensure an optimal measurement: clear view, medium brightness, strong colour of the measured object, flat measurement angles, and an even surface structure on the object. The measuring range is reduced by the following: high humidity, strong sunlight, dark colours of the object to be measured, large angles and uneven surfaces on the object. Adjusting your eyecups To ensure that people wearing glasses also have an optimal field of view, MINOX binoculars are equipped with rotating eye- cups. The turnable and lockable eyecups are used for setting the correct distance between your eye and the surface of the eyepiece lens. Depending on your personal comfort, the pre- ferred setting can be made to suit eyeglass wearers and even those who do not wear glasses. For use without glasses Those who do not wear glasses should turn the eyecups on both oculars all the way out to the left (counterclockwise) until they are locked into position. The binoculars are now set at the correct distance to the eyes. Use with glasses If you wear glasses, leave the rotating eyecups on both oculars at the original position as they were when you purchased them, or turn the oculars all the way to the right until they stop turn- ing. Like this, you can see the entire field of view without the annoying vignetting on the edge. The right distance between the eyes Look through the oculars of your binoculars and adjust the an- gle of the hinged tubes until you have a single circular image.28 2928 29 English

2. Next, look at the same object in the distance with the right

eye closed and turn the diopter adjustment ring on the left eyepiece until the object is perfectly sharp.

3. Your MINOX binoculars are now set to the individual vision

4. When observing objects at various distances, you will have

to refocus accordingly. Simply use the focus adjustment knob to obtain a clear and sharp image. DANGER! Do not use binoculars to look into the sun. This could lead to irreparable eye damage.

THE MENU NAVIGATION OF YOUR RANGEFINDER

Activate the display Briefly press the right but- ton on the binoculars. The display is now visible. After switching the device o, the last display setting will be saved. The display will automatically deactivate after 10 seconds. The menu items can be selected by pressing the measuring button (default: right). To confirm your selection, al- ways press the menu button (default: left). The menu will then automatically move to the next menu item. Menu mode To activate the menu mode, press the menu button for about 3 seconds. Here you can change your settings. You can exit the menu by pressing the button again for a bit longer than 3 seconds, or simply wait for 10 seconds after the last push of any button. Inserting or replacing the battery Open the battery compartment by turning the cover with a tool or a coin to the left (counterclockwise). Insert a CR2 battery with the positive end into the shaft. The negative pole is now towards the battery cover. Then carefully screw the cover back on (clockwise) as far as it will go. Always pay attention to use only a CR2 battery. If you do not use the binoculars for a longer period of time, remove the battery to prevent leakage. Batterie Warnung The CR2 battery has enough power for about 4,000 measure- ments made at an average temperature of 20° Celsius. If the battery charge is lower than 20%, the battery symbol will blink three times after activating the display. You can continue using the binoculars, but you should replace the battery as soon as possible. Attaching a tripod For a shudder-free image, we recommend using a tripod, espe- cially with binoculars with higher magnifications. The MINOX tripod adapter is available as an optional accessory for this purpose. Remove the screw cap on the bottom of the binoculars and attach the MINOX tripod adapter into the tripod socket. Keep the screw cap in a safe place and reattach it after removing the tripod adapter.

The correct diopter settings for the display Activate the display by pressing the measuring button. Now turn the diopter compensation to the left or right until you have acquired the desired setting and until you can see the display sharply. Focusing For the best possible image sharpness, you must adjust the op- tics of the binoculars to match your individual vision. To do this, please proceed as follows:

1. First, look at a stationary object in the distance. With the left

eye closed, turn the focusing knob until the object in view has become perfectly sharp. The display and the object are now in perfect focus.30 3130 31 English Changing the reticle Default setting: Circle Two reticles are available to aim with while measuring - a cross or a circle. First enter the menu mode. Press the measuring but- ton to switch alternatingly between the cross and circle. Press the menu button to confirm your selection. The menu will then automatically jump to the next menu item. Select measuring unit Default setting: Meter Two distance measuring units are available - meters and yards. You can select one or the other by pressing the measuring but- ton. Press the menu button to confirm your selection. The menu will then automatically jump to the next menu item. Reticle brightness Default setting: Level 3 of 5 The display can be adjusted in 5 brightness levels. The respec- tive level is shown as a number in the display. Press the meas- uring button to select the desired brightness. Distance measuring options Default setting: Standard You have 3 modes for measuring distances - Last (L) Best (B) and Standard (Std). Last (L) setting: Measurement reading In this setting, the distance to the object that is furthest from your location is displayed. An example: You are trying to meas- ure the distance to an object that is very far away. While you are measuring, there are trees or other obstacles between you and the object. You will see the distance to the furthest object that could be measured (your target). An “L“ will appear in the display. Setting Best: Measurement reading In this setting, the distance to the object that is closest to your location is displayed. An example: You are trying to measure an object which is in front of trees and shrubs. You will see the distance to the closest object that could be measured (your target). An “B“ will appear in the display. Standard setting: Measurement reading In this setting, you will always be given the exact distance to the object that is in the centre of the reticle at the moment in which the measurement is being made. For example: You try to measure the distance to an object that is between some trees. Due to some shaking of the binoculars while you are meas- uring, you may have to take several measurements until the distance to your object has been correctly determined. Due to your shaking, it is possible that you might have inadvertently measured the distance to trees surrounding your target. Options for measuring angles: Default setting: O There are 3 modes available for measuring angles. O (OFF),< (angle) and EHD (equivalent horizontal distance). Setting O: Measurement reading In this setting, only the distance in the direct line of sight to the object is displayed. Setting <: Measurement reading In this setting, the distance in the direct line of sight to the object is indicated in the upper part of the display. The angle of the measurement is indicated in the lower part of the dis- play. An example: If you are in the mountains and measure the distance to an object that is above you, you can read the incli- nation angle here.32 3332 33 English Setting EHD: Measurement reading In this setting, the distance in the direct line of sight to the object is indicated in the upper part of the display. The angle in relation to the corrected distance measurement (equivalent horizontal distance) is indicated in the lower part of the display. Button configuration Default setting: Measurement button right The function of the two control buttons on your binoculars can be swapped. This increases your operating convenience if you are left or right handed. The assignment of the buttons can be changed by moving the circle in the display to the right or left. The side on which the circle is located, represents the side of the measuring button. Scan mode With this function you can perform continuous measurements. Measurements are triggered every ¼ of a second. You can ac- tivate the scan mode by continuously pressing the measuring button while measuring the distance. After 3 seconds, scanning is activated and all functions are constantly updated according to the display settings. Upon releasing the measuring button, the device will automatically return to the normal measuring functions. This can be helpful in determining the distance to moving objects. Battery indicator The battery indicator will flash if the battery voltage drops be- low 2.4 Volts. This is an indication that you should change the battery soon. If the battery voltage drops below 2.3 Volts, the device will automatically switch o.

MAINTENANCE AND CARE

To provide as much protection as possible for your MINOX binoculars, it is recommended to use the carrying case when storing your binoculars. Cleaning the binoculars Keep your MINOX binoculars clean and dry. Avoid exposing the binoculars to extreme heat. Remove dust and foreign particles on the housing with a soft moist cloth. If your binoculars have been used at a lake or have been exposed to salt water, we recommend that you rinse them with fresh water. Over a period of time, sea salt can damage the objective lenses and optical quality of your binoculars. Cleaning the objective and ocular lenses Contamination of the lenses by foreign bodies like sand, dust, grease, drops of water or fingerprints reduce the image quality of your MINOX binoculars (image sharpness and contrast). For- eign bodies should be carefully removed using a very soft brush before cleaning the lenses. Heavier contamination or fingerprints on the lenses can be re- moved with an optical cleaning cloth and special lens cleaner. We recommend using the MINOX optical cleaning set (order no. 80405463). You can also obtain other suitable optical cleaning agents from specialist retailers. SERIAL NUMBER The serial number can be found on the underside of the battery compartment cover, after you have removed it.34 3534 35 English MODEL X-range 10x42 Magnification 10x Entry pupil (mm) 42 Exit pupil (mm) 4,2 Interpupillary distance (mm) 58 - 78 Field of view at 1,000 m (m) 106 / 6.1° Close focus (m) 4 Diopter adjustment (dpt.) ± 3 Operating temperature °C -10° to +50° Maximum measurable distance (m) "2800 (large objects) 1600 (humans & wildlife)" Measuring unit Meter and Yards Measurement accuracy up to 1,000 m (m) ±1 Measurement accuracy up to 2,800 m (m) ±2 Display OLED TECHNICAL DATA MODEL X-range 10x42 Display brightness levels 5 Display options „Distance & angle, Distance & horizontal distance“ Battery life approx. 4,000 measurements Power supply 1x CR2 Lithium (3V) Housing Magnesium Nitrogen purged Yes Waterproof according to IPX7 Yes Measurements (mm | HxWxD) 152x132x52 Weight (g) 990 Order no. 80408390 MINOX Comfort Service Yes36 3736 37 English

CONDITIONS OF WARRANTY

With the purchase of this MINOX binocular, you have acquired a product that has been manufactured and inspected in accord- ance 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 author- ised dealer:

1. During the warranty period we shall compensate complaints

based on faulty manufacture with repair, replacement of de- fective parts or by replacement with an identical flawless product at our own discretion. Consequential claims, regard- less 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 unauthorised persons or workshops, or if the serial number has been made unreadable.

3. Warranty claims can only be made by submission of the print-

ed receipt as proof of purchase from an authorised dealer.

4. When submitting claims under warranty, please return the

MINOX binocular 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.