7.5x44 RAPID - Binoculars MINOX - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL 7.5x44 RAPID MINOX

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Welcome to MINOX! Congratulations! With the purchase of these MINOX binoculars you have acquired a product that has been manufactured to the highest optical standard with high precision mechanics. These instructions are to help you bene- fit from the full performance range of your MINOX binoculars. Enjoy your new MINOX product! Note: We have done our best to produce a com- plete and accurate manual. However, we cannot ensure that there are no errors or omissions during the printing process.1

1. Scope of delivery

–MINOX 7.5x44 RAPID Binoculars –Objective lens cap –Eyepiece cap –Neoprene neck strap –Binocular case –Cleaning cloth –Instruction manual Note: The actual contents may vary from this list. The scope of delivery is subject to change without prior notice. Further information about accessories for the 7.5x44 RAPID can be found on the MINOX website: www.minox.com

2. Get to know your binoculars

–Binoculars with Schmidt-Pechan Prism system –Individual eyepiece adjustment –Waterproof down to 5 meter (0,5 bar) –No fogging up and nitrogen-filled –Sturdy, lightweight Makrolon body –Non-slip rubber armoring –Diopter correction from – 2 up to + 5 diopters

Warning: As with all binoculars, do not use your

MINOX binoculars to look at the sun or other sources of bright light in order to prevent any eye injury.

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English Preparing your binoculars The scope of delivery of your MINOX 7.5x44 RAPID includes a neoprene neck strap. We recommend that you wear the neck strap whenever you are using your MINOX binoculars. Note: By wearing the strap you can avoid damage caused by dropping the binoculars. Attaching the neck strap Thread the strap through the bracket on the body of the binoculars. Pull the end of the strap back to the buckle and then thread it through the buckle from be- hind to secure the strap. Fasten the neck strap on the other side of the binoculars in the same way. Adjust the neck strap to a comfortable length once you have fastened it on both sides. Attaching the eyepiece cap Connect the eyepiece cap to the neck strap via the loop on the left side. The eyepiece cap protects the optics on the eyepieces against foreign particles, rain, dust and sand. Remove the eyepiece cap from the eyepiece when you want to use your binoculars. This cap then hangs down out of the way on the left side of the strap. Objective lens cap Use the objective lens cap to protect the objective lenses of the 7.5x44 RAPID against foreign particles, rain, salt water, dust and sand. You can attach this lens cap to your binoculars by placing the loop on the objective lens cap bracket over the cap screw of the tripod thread and threading it through until the loop is completely inserted behind the tripod thread. Remove the lens cap from the objective lens when you want to use your binoculars and let it hang down. Adjusting the binoculars Before you use your 7.5x44 RAPID it must be adjust- ed to your individual requirements. Observe the following steps for correct use. Interpupillary distance adjustment Your 7.5x44 RAPID has a folding bridge that you can use to adjust the two eyepieces to the distance between your eyes. Your 7.5x44 RAPID is properly adjusted to the interpupillary distance when you can see one round full circle when you look through your MINOX binoculars. Adjust your MINOX binoculars until the two circles are superimposed to form one full circle. Focusing Your 7.5x44 RAPID has an individual eyepiece fo- cusing system. The advantage of this feature is that all observed objects within a range from 20 meters to infinity can be seen as a pin sharp image without having to readjust the focusing of your binoculars to close or far away objects. The adjustable range of the individual eyepieces is – 2 up to + 5 diopters. Proceed as follows to ensure optimum adjustment to your vision: Choose an observation object at a distance of about 50 meters. First close your right eye. Look through the left eyepiece of your binoculars with your left eye. Turn the left eyepiece ring in clockwise or counterclockwise direction until you see a sharp image. Now close your left eye and adjust the right eyepiece in the same way by turning the right eye- piece ring. Your binocular is now adjusted to your individual vision. Both eyepieces have a diopter scale. Remember your individual diopter setting for the left and right eyepiece or mark it with a permanent marker. In this way you will be able to quickly readjust the binoculars to your vision if, for example, another person has used them and changed the settings. The 7.5x44 RAPID features a tactile detent at the dioptre zero position of the eyecups for easy adjust- ment when focusing.

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English Using the binoculars with and without eyeglasses Your MINOX 7.5x44 RAPID is fitted with twist-up eye- cups, which can be used to adjust the distance to your eye, depending on whether you are wearing glasses or not. Users not wearing glasses should twist the eyecups up to the fully extended position. This posi- tion provides the ideal distance between the eye and ocular lens and also ensures comfortable positioning of the binoculars, thus minimising stray light. For those wearing glasses, the eyecups must be twisted all the way down to be able to see the entire field of view without vignetting. Attachment to a tripod mount To ensure steady and fatigue-free viewing you can mount your MINOX 7.5x44 RAPID on a tripod using the tripod thread integrated in the body. For this pur- pose we recommend the MINOX tripod mount (order number 69730) that is available from our range of accessories. To use the tripod mount first remove the cap screw from the tripod thread on the underside of the MINOX 7.5x44 RAPID. Connect the MINOX tripod mount to the thread turning it in clockwise direc- tion. Keep the cap screw in a safe place and screw it back into the tripod thread after removing the tripod mount.

5. General care recommendations

Follow the following care recommendations to en- sure maximum enjoyment and excellent viewing for many years with your MINOX binoculars. Binocular case To protect your binoculars when not in use or when traveling we recommend that you keep them in the provided neoprene case. Cleaning your binoculars Keep your binoculars clean and dry. Avoid exposure to excessive heat. Remove dust and foreign parti- cles from the body using a soft damp cloth. If you are using your binoculars at sea or near salt water we strongly recommend rinsing them off with fresh water after use. Over time, sea salt can damage the objective lenses and the optical quality of your bin- oculars. Cleaning the lenses Contamination such as dust, foreign particles and grease from fingerprints impairs the imaging quality (sharpness and contrast) of your MINOX binoculars. Remove minor soiling and particles on the lenses us- ing a soft brush. More severe soiling or fingerprints on the lens surfaces can be removed using and op- tical lens cloth and lens cleaner solution. We recom- mend the MINOX Optical Cleaning Kit (order number 69731) for cleaning your binoculars. Other suitable optical cleaning solutions can also be purchased from specialist dealers. Serial number On the bottom of every pair of MINOX binoculars you will find the “individual“ serial number. It is import- ant to make a record of this number and keep it in a safe place in case of any loss.24 25 English

6. Helpful advice on the

use of your binoculars Never expose your binoculars to severe heat for pro- longed periods. This can cause damage to the armor- ing or to the eyecups. Avoid places such as the dash- board or the rear shelf in motor vehicles for storing binoculars. These places are not suitable as exposure to the sun directly behind glass causes extremely high temperatures that can damage your binoculars. Always use the provided neck strap and avoid dam- age caused by dropping the binoculars. Never walk away when the binoculars are mounted on a tripod. Always remove the binoculars before moving out of the tripod range. Keep your binoculars in the provided case in a dry place and at a moderate temperature if you are not using them for any length of time. Magnification 7.5 x Prism system Schmidt-Pechan Lens diameter 44 mm Exit pupil 5.9 mm Field of view at 1,000 m / 1,000 yards 132 m / 396 ft. Diopter correction -2 / +5 Eye relief 20 mm Operating temperature -10°C up to +50°C Watertight Waterproof down to 5 m (0,5 bar) Height x Width x Depth 150 x 131 x 53 mm Weight ca. 780 g Order number 80405445

8. Conditions of warranty

With the purchase of this MINOX product you have acquired a product which has been manufactured and checked to special quality standards. For this product the MINOX GmbH provides warranty of 2 years. The period commences on the date of purchase from an authorized dealer and the warranty is subject to the following conditions:

1. During the warranty period we shall deal with

complaints based on faulty manufacture (free of charge) by repair, replacement of defective parts or replacement by an identical flawless product at our own discretion. Consequential claims, no matter what kind of what legal argument in connection with this warranty, cannot be accepted.

2. Claims under warranty are null and void, if the defect

has been caused by improper handling – which also can include the use of non-MINOX accessories – if the MINOX product is serviced by unauthorized per- sons or workshops, or if the serial number has been obliterated.

3. Warranty claims can only be made by submission

of the typewritten sales slip of an authorized deal- er.

4. When submitting claims under warranty please

return the MINOX product together with the type- written sales slip and a description of the claim to the MINOX GmbH or MINOX agency.

5. Tourists may, if required, make use of the Agency

of the country in which they are travelling (within the terms of the Warranty of the MINOX GmbH) by presenting the typewritten sales slip. Extended MINOX Warranty Service Take advantage of the extended MINOX product warranty and register your MINOX product. Find out more at www.minox.com/service. MINOX GmbH Walter-Zapp-Str. 4 D-35578 Wetzlar Tel.: [phone] / 917-0 Fax: [phone] / 917-612 E-Mail: [e-mail] Internet: www.minox.com

To avoid unnecessary costs and lost time, please carefully read these instructions, including the roubleshooting suggestions, before sending your MINOX binoculars 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 binoculars is not damaged during transport.

2. Send your binoculars to: