SkyMaster Series Manual English
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1. CELESTRON SKYMASTER SERIES BINOCULARS Thank you for purchasing Celestron binoculars We hope they bring you many years of enjoyment To maximize your experience with these binoculars please read this instruction sheet on use and care prior to using them 1 Adjusting the Interpupillary Distance IPD Since the distance between the eyes specifically the distance between the centers of the pupils varies among individuals the two eyepieces of the binoculars must be correctly aligned adjusted This is called adjusting the interpupillary distance To adjust this distance lift the binoculars up to your eyes using both hands and look through them at an object in the distance Move the two halves of the binoculars about the hinge until you see one clear circle of image through both eyes 2 Adjusting Focus Since most people have a variance of vision from their left eye to their right eye you must adjust the focusing system IPD SCALE Use the following steps to achieve focus 1 Close your right eye and look through the left side of the binoculars with your left eye at the subject matter Rotate the center focusing wheel until the image appears in sharp focus 2 Close your left eye and look through the right eyepiece called the diopter Rotate the right eyepiece until the image appears in sharp focus 3 Now look through both eyepieces with both eyes open Since you ve already adjusted the right eyepiece use only the center focusing wheel to re2. focus on a new object at a different distance Porro Binocular Note Your binocular has a diopter indicator please note the setting for later use for faster focus adjustment For Zoom Binocular models to increase or decrease power move the zoom lever To adjust focus you first zoom the binoculars to the highest power and then adjust the focusing system as above Then when zooming in and out your binoculars will be in focus Hint Eyeglasses for nearsightedness should be worn when using binoculars as you may not be able to reach a sharp focus at infinity without them Note for high power zooms The higher powers show greatly magnified images for close ups of objects when needed However keep in mind that the lower powers give you brighter and sharper images with the widest field of view You may have to refocus when changing from low to high powers 3 Set the Rubber Eyecups Leave the rubber eyecups up if you do not wear eyeglasses and fold them down if you do wear eyeglasses to obtain the maximum field of view When done observing fold the eyecups up for storage Now you are ready to use your binoculars enjoy the view 4 Tripod Adaptability Some binoculars feature a built in triood adapter fitting On these models a threaded screw hole is underneath a cap To attach a binocular tripod adapter remove the cap and then thread the screw from the binocular tripod adapter into the threaded screw hole The other end of the binocular tr
3. ided closely If you have a lot of dust or dirt accumulated brush it off gently with a camel s hair brush and or utilize a can of pressurized air before using the cleaning kit Alternately you could use the Celestron LensPen 93575 made especially for cleaning binoculars Never attempt to clean your binoculars internally or try to take them apart Tripod Adapter Threads 6 Caution o Viewing the sun may cause permanent eye damage Do not view the sun with your Objective Lens binoculars or even with the naked eye 7 Problems or Repair If warranty problems arise or repairs are necessary contact Celestron s customer service department if you live in the U S A or Canada If you live elsewhere please contact the Celestron dealer you purchased the binoculars from or the Celestron distributor in your country listings on the Celestron website 8 Warranty Your binocular has the Celestron Limited Lifetime Warranty for U S A and Canadian customers For complete details of eligibility and for warranty information on customers in other countries visit the Celestron website www celestron com 2835 Columbia Street Torrance CA 90503 U S A e Telephone 310 328 9560 Fax 310 212 5835 2012 Celestron All rights reserved 06 12 This product is designed and intended for use by those 14 years of age and older Product design and specifications are subject to change without prior notification
4. ipod adapter attaches to a photographic tripod best results come from heavy duty tripods Mounting binoculars this way allows for added stability and comfort especially when viewing at high powers Some large aperture binoculars have a built in tripod adapter as part of a reinforced bar to give the binocular added stability on these binoculars the built in tripod adapter attaches directly to a heavy duty photographic video tripod 5 Care and Cleaning Binoculars do not need routine maintenance other than making sure that the objective Eyepiece lenses and eyepieces are kept clean If repairs become necessary they should be Zoom Lover Diopter serviced by the manufacturer ora qualified binocular repair company Collimation optical Adjustment alignment is the biggest concern with binoculars If your binoculars are roughly handled or dropped there is a good chance that the collimation will be out and they should be serviced Dirty objectives and or eyepieces mean less light transmission and loss of brightness as well as unsharp images Keep your optics clean When not using your Focus Wheel binoculars store them in the case provided Avoid touching the glass surfaces however if fingerprints which contain mild acid get on them they should be cleaned as soon as possible to avoid damaging the coatings To clean the optical surfaces we recommend a lens optics cleaning kit available at most photo or optical shops and follow the instructions prov
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