Simmons Optics CV-4 User's Manual
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1. Press the Menu button again to select DSC You will exit the menu mode and automatically enter the Preview mode Hold CaptureView steady and press the Shutter button you ve taken a picture Taking Pictures and Video If you want to Do this Capture Video 1 Press and hold the Menu button for 3 to 5 seconds to turn on the camera Point the binoculars and images will appear on the LCD Press the Menu button again and a menu screen displays on the LCD Use the Right or Left button to move the red selection box over the Movie option Press the Menu button to select the Movie option You will exit the menu mode and automatically enter the Preview mode Hold CaptureView steady and press the Shutter button You are now capturing video To stop press the Shutter button again Note The length of a movie depends on how much memory you have available Audio record ing is not available with this camera Use Flashback l a This feature is very useful when you wish to capture a short activity but are not sure when it will begin This feature captures video for a user selected period of time 5 10 15 or 20 seconds Select the Flashback menu icon and press the Menu button to activate recording You can record for as long as you like but you will only save a recording for the period of time you have selected For example if you chose 10 seconds only the last ten seconds of the recording w2. Card Present Note You cannot load to An SD card is in the camera a Unix system using To load or eject memory card the camera s USB port this Press the card in and release when port only can download to you hear a click The card may be Windows OS or Mac OS 9 0 or read by any flash card reader By higher using a flash card reader you can Note If you wish to copy files also download your images to a to or from your flash card make Macintosh using an OS earlier than sure you change the Read 9 0 or to a Unix system When using Write setting on the flash card a flash card reader the flash card to Write looks like a hard drive to your com puter Note You may have to change the drive letter using your PC s Note If you are using a Mac OS 9 0 Disk Management function if or higher drag the memory card the flash card tries to use a icon to the trash before drive letter that is already in use disconnecting the USB cable e g E e Displays the amount of power left in Battery Life your batteries Installing Software If you want to Install Image Editing Software Insert supplied CD Rom into your Ulead Photo Express PC s drive A splash screen displays Click on Ulead Photo Express Follow on screen instructions After you click Finish the Ulead Photo Express icon appears on your desktop Double click the icon to launch the program You can now view edit and pri
3. Press the Shutter button again to stop recording CaptureView has recorded only the last 10 seconds of the activity See FLASHBACK SUGGESTED Uses FOR FLASHBACK and FLASHBACK PERIODS pages 18 19 and 27 for more information How to download your pictures USB Cable Plug in Connect CaptureView to your PC or Mac OS 9 0 or higher using the included USB cable Sit back and relax a minute If using Windows 98ME or higher CaptureView automatically installs on your PC No drivers are needed If using Windows 98SE or lower drivers must be installed on your PC and can be found on the included CD Rom Install Ulead Photo Express Insert the CD click on Ulead Photo Express and follow the on screen instructions Enjoy your photos Open Ulead Photo Express to view edit and print your pictures CAPTURE VIE UI 14 15 16 Fig 1 Top View Eyepieces Up Button Down Button Left Button Right Button Shutter Menu Button Power LCD Barrel Camera Lens Focus Ring 12 13 Fig 2 Rear View Objective Lens Diopter Scale Battery compartment tab Battery Compartment Binocular Focus Knob on underside Fig 3 Front View 10 Camera Lens 11 Focus Ring 17 Far Focus indicator 18 Near Focus indicator Fig 4 Inside Battery Compartment 19 USB Port 20 SD Card Port 21 Slots for Batteries batt
4. or part thereof found upon inspection by Simmons to be defective provided the defective part or product is returned to Simmons as explained below This warranty applies to the original purchaser only and is non transferable Simmons products purchased outside North America are not included in this warranty but are covered under separate warranties issued by Simmons International Distributors RGA Number Required Prior to the return of any product or part a Return Goods Authorization RGA number must be obtained from Simmons by writing to the address below or by calling 800 626 3233 Each returned part or product must include a written statement detailing the nature of the claimed defect as well as the owner s name address and phone number This warranty is not valid in cases where the product has been abused or mishandled where unauthorized repairs have been attempted or performed or where depreciation of the product is due to normal wear and tear Simmons specifically disclaims special indirect or consequential damages or lost profit which may result from a breach of this warranty Any implied warranties which cannot be disclaimed are hereby limited to a term of one year from the date of original retail purchase This warranty gives you specific rights You may have other rights which vary from state to state Simmons reserves the right to change product specifications or to discontinue productions without prior notice This warranty
5. battery compartment Press the tab down and push the battery compartment lid forward to open Insert 2 AAA 1 5v user supplied batteries into the compartment noting the correct polarity as illustrated inside the compartment To load or eject a SD MMC memory card Press the card in topside up and release when you hear a click To seal the compartment close the lid and slide the tab up The tab must be in the up position for the compart ment to be waterproofed CaptureView has three modes Menu Preview Still Movie and Flashback and Playback If you want to Do this Use the Preview mode When you first turn on the camera or when you exit the Menu mode the Preview mode is operational and the LCD screen displays a live image The Menu a Preview mode has three options to choose from Still Movie and Flashback Use this mode to take pic tures or movies See TAKE A PicTURE CAPTURE VipEo and USE FLASHBACK pages 16 17 and 19 for more information Select the Menu mode Press the Menu button to enter the Menu mode When CaptureView is in this mode it displays the menu and menu options Use the Menu mode to select and activate CaptureView s many features Shutter Select the Playback mode Select the Playback mode from the CaptureView menus Use this mode to review the pictures or movies you have taken See PLayBack page 20 for more information Moving Through the Menus If
6. field of view Image capture resolution Max length of movie Camera aperture Camera optimum range Memory Supported Memory External formats Storage capacity at each resolution Operating system requirements Interface type Display Product dimensions Batteries user supplied Accessories 8X 30mm Folding roof prism fully coated 16 ft 7 9 367 ft at 1000 yds 1280 x 1024 1 3 megapixel 1600 x1200 2 0 megapixel 2048 x1536 3 0 megapixel interpolated 640 x 480 VGA 24 bit color Up to 90 seconds at 320 x 240 resolution with built in 16MB memory 1 4 0 fixed lens Near Focus 30 ft to 66 ft Far Focus 66 ft to infinity 16MB SDRAM Secure Digital SD Multi Media Cards MMC Up to 256MB 3 0 megapixel 20 images 2 0 megapixel 40 images 1 3 megapixel 70 images VGA 640 x 480 140 images 3 0 megapixel interpolated resolution on built in flash memory 20 images Windows 98SE 2000 Me XP USB LCD 5 8 D x 5 W x 2 7 H Two x AAA 1 5V alkaline USB cable instructions neck strap cleaning cloth carry case CD ROM with image editing software SIMMONS BINOCULAR DIGITAL CAMERA LIMITED WARRANTY Every Simmons binocular digital camera is warranted by Simmons Outdoor Corporation Simmons to be free of defects in materials and workmanship for a period of ONE YEAR from the date of original purchase in the U S A and Canada At its option Simmons will repair or replace the product
7. supersedes all previous Simmons binocular warranties Any return made in the U S A under this limited warranty must follow this procedure Packaging If possible ship the product in its original packaging Please be sure to wrap the package securely and use filament strapping tape on the outside of the package Send only the product to be repaired Please do not send accessory items such as dust caps carrying case etc What to Include with Your Product A short note explaining the reasons you are sending the product in for repair Your daytime phone number The RGA Number An address for returning your product to you No PO boxes please A check or money order in the amount of 10 to cover shipping and handling fees Shipping We recommend that you ship your product to us by a traceable parcel service We also recommend that you insure your shipment against loss Many carriers automatically insure packages up to a certain nominal amount typically 100 Please check to see if the insurance provided by the carrier is adequate to cover the replacement value of your product If you live in the United states your product should be sent freight prrepaid to Simmons Outdoor Corporation Attn Binocular Digital Repair 6001 Oak Canyon Irvine CA 92618 The name Simmons and the Simmons logo are trademarks registered with the U S Patent Office and in prin cipal countries throughout the world All rights reserved O 2004 Simmon
8. CV 4 8 x 30 Digital Camera Binocular SIMMONS OMEN rare e O Feature S A HEEL Introduction ano How to Use Your Binocular Adjust Eye Relief Adjust the Barrels nnee eeen 10 Focus the Binoculat 2 ierit tra Seal Your Camera Insert Batteries Camera MOGdbGS rtc erneer aia meteen Move Through MENUS actrice steterit iens Near and Far Focus Take a Picture Capture Video Use Flashback Some suggestions for using Flashback Playback c Goescs Playback Options Use the Zoom Function Delete Images Format Storage Media usse 22 Change Resolution Change the Exposure Setting eese 24 Other Menu Options nennen 25 Use the Setting Menu Set the Current Time and Date 25 Adjust the Beep Select an Effect Turn Icons On or Off 26 The Date Stamp the Flicker Rate The Flashback Period the Factory Default Settings Mass Storage Card Present Battery Life nnen ennen Install the Image Editing Software sss A Word About Waterproofing Other Software and System Requirements nennen ennen Maintenance and Troubleshooting sicriu SPCCIICATIONS n erre ER EUR CO FAO EE YERESVE NE Te VY ED RET REL REIS How to start taking pictures DSC Icon Install 2 AAA batteries Not included A Menu Button ee Shutter Turn on cam
9. ates and technical assistance go to www simmonsoptics com 31 Care of Your CaptureView 1 Remove dust or stains with a soft cloth dampened with water or neutral detergent Keep in a dry cool dust free environment or a container when it is not being used Do not spray liquid cleaners directly onto LCD Using only gentle pressure wipe the LCD with a slightly dampened cleaning cloth 2 Avoid dropping CaptureView Do not disassemble CaptureView Troubleshooting It is very important to use the following connection and disconnection procedures to download pictures 1 Only connect CaptureView to your PC when the PC is on and Windows has completed loading 2 Avoid physically connecting disconnecting and reconnecting the camera during a download session Instead disconnect the camera using Windows software Right click the USB on screen icon and select disconnect or connect to reconnect 3 Always disconnect CaptureView before shutting down the PC If CaptureView is unexpectedly not recognized by the software program close the program disconnect the camera and reboot your PC Only connect and discon nect your CaptureView using the procedure outlined in this section If you are using a Mac OS 9 0 or higher drag the memory card icon to the trash before disconnecting the USB cable 32 Binocular power Binocular objective lens diameter Binocular optical design Binocular close focus Camera Field of view diagonal Binocular
10. era z E Button Press and hold down the Menu Left Ri iht button for 3 seconds Button Buon Select the Still Camera Mode Press the Menu button Use the Right and Left buttons to move the selection box over the DSC Digital Still Camera icon and press the Menu button this will allow you to take still pictures Press the Shutter button to exit menu Point at something interesting and press the Shutter button You ve taken a picture How to use Flashback Have you ever wanted to record just the play of the game your daughter kicking the winning ad goal or capture just the highlight of an event your son receiving his diploma Flashback Use Flashback when you want to capture icon video of short activities like these without using up all your memory You ll begin recording but with Flashback selected you ll only save the last 10 seconds of video or if you prefer you can also select 5 15 or 20 sec onds of recording time from the Flashback Period menu option Menu Button Turn on camera E Press and hold down the Left Menu button for 3 seconds Button Right Shutter Button Button Select the Flashback Mode Press the Menu button Use the Right or Left button to move the selection box over the Flashback icon Press the Menu button to enter Flashback mode Point at an interesting activity and press the Shutter button to enter the record mode
11. ery polarity indicated Introduction Congratulations on purchasing a Simmons CaptureView CV 4 CV 4 is an 8 x 30mm full featured binocular It is integrated with a waterproof digital camera that requires no film to capture pictures or video This manual is designed to quickly guide you through the operation of your CaptureView CV 4 For best results take a few moments to become familiar with the operation of your device and be sure to save this manual for future reference A few of CaptureView s many features include Fully functional binocular Digital camera that captures pictures and video Color LCD display panel allows you to easily navigate the operational menus Flashback feature allows you to easily record just the highlight of an activity e Designed to be used in a water environment See A Worp ABour WATERPROOFING page 30 for important information on this topic WARNING Never use your binocular to look at the Sun Looking at or near the Sun will cause instant and irreversible damage to your eye Eye damage is often painless so there is no warning to the observer that damage has occurred until it is too late Do not point the binocular at or near the Sun Children should always have adult supervision while observing Adjust Eye Relief Fold down Adjust the Barrels You will need to adjust the barrels as the distance between your eyes is usually different than the distance between another person s eyes U
12. ill remain in memory and be saved the rest of the recording is discarded To select a period of time go to the Flashback Period submenu located in the Settings menu see FLASHBACK PERIOD page 23 The camera remembers the last setting you choose in this menu Other Menu Options If you want to For example you may want to record a baseball pitcher throwing a pitch Select the Settings menu and press the Menu button Select the Flashback Period submenu and press the Menu button Select 10 seconds and press the Menu button Select Back Press the Menu button Select Flashback and press the Menu button Press the Shutter button to begin recording while the pitcher prepares After the pitcher throws the ball click on the Shutter button again to turn off recording Saving displays on the LCD screen You ll have saved only the last ten seconds of the pitcher s activity Select Playback mode to review your movie If you wish to perform another flashback recording just press the Shutter button to begin recording again Choose another setting from Other Menu Options Some suggestions for using Flashback l a Let s say your daughter is on the varsity basketball team And right now she s dribbling down the court You d like to capture her patented hook shot on video This is a job for Flashback Select Flashback with a recording period of 10 seconds and press the shutter button as she set
13. ing a new SD MMC card use this option to format your card Playback Options If you want to Change Resolution CaptureView provides four resolution settings displayed as 3M 2M 1M or VGA in the menus or as stars in the viewing mode You can take more pictures in the VGA mode than in the 1 2 or 3 megapixel modes 4 Stars 3 megapixels mode 2048 x 1536 This mode interpolates images to 3 megapixel resolution 3 Stars 2 megapixels mode 1600 x 1200 This is the default setting 2 Stars megapixel mode 1280 x 960 1 Star VGA Resolution mode 640 x 480 Do this 1 Use the Right or Left button to move the selection box over the Resolution menu the 2M icon and press the Menu button to display Use the Right or Left button to move the selection box to the desired Resolution option Press the Menu button to select the option The main menu displays again Note Be careful to hold the camera steady while taking a picture in the higher resolution modes The camera is more sensitive to motion at higher resolutions 23 Playback Options If you want to Change the Exposure Setting The Exposure menu provides four options Auto Cloudy Fluorescent and Tungsten Do this Select Auto to allow CaptureView to automatically select dark light exposure of the image Normally you will use this setting This is the default setting Select Cloudy to c
14. nt your images Photo Express allows you to browse the camera s memory as if it were a hard drive A Word about Waterproofing CV 4 is designed to be used by the sportsperson boater or casual user in an environment in which exposure to water such as rain mist splashing and so forth might be a possibility However it is not designed to take pictures underwater nor is it intended for any application underwater In other words it is intended to be resistant to accidental exposure to water It is not designed for intentional submersion or extended use in water If CV 4 is intentionally immersed in water for any significant length of time the electronics and optics may be damaged or destroyed and you risk voiding the warranty in doing so Also note that although CV 4 may be used near a water environment water on the lens will cause the images that you capture to be distorted just as it would with any camera Take the time to towel off the camera lens with a soft cloth before attempting to capture an image Also wipe off water from the entire device when you leave the water environment and especially before storing Make sure you observe the following directions before opening or closing the battery compartment in order to provide a water tight seal for the electronics Make sure that you are in a dry location before opening the battery cover for any activity To open the battery compartment press the tab down and push the batter
15. ompensate for the changing light condition of a cloudy day Select Fluorescent when inside a building with fluorescent lighting Select Tungsten when inside a building with a tungsten light bulb Note Experiment with these setting to find the exposure settings that works for you Other Menu Options If you want to Use the Settings Menu Options The Settings menu provides the following options Time and Date Beep Effects and Screen Date Stamp Flicker Flashback Period and Default Set the Current Time and Date The year month day hour and minute settings are displayed in this menu Move the selection box over the Settings Menu icon and press the Menu button to display the Settings submenus Choose the Time and Date icon to set the current time and date Use the Right and Left buttons to scroll through the settings on each line of the clock menu Press the Menu button once the desired setting is displayed This will enable the setting and move you to the next line When you press the Menu button in the Minute line you will exit the menu Other Menu Options If you want to Adjust the Beep Select an Effect The Effects and Screen menu offers you four options Normal Classical Black and White and Info Display Turn Display icons on or off Choose this icon to turn the beep on or off Select Normal for capturing images without any effects Select Clas
16. red displays Use the Right or Left button to scroll through your captured images or movies 3 Select the Exit menu and press the Menu button to leave this mode Playback Options If you want to Use the Zoom Function While in Playback mode press the Up and Down down buttons to zoom Note The Zoom feature only in on a still image on the works with still images display Once the zoom level is greater than 17 press the Right or Left button to activate the panning mode The zoom level indicator displays in the lower right hand corner of the LCD when you are in the zoom mode Once the panning mode has been activated you may press the Up Down Right or Left buttons to pan across the zoomed image Press the Menu button to exit the zoom function Use Other Playback Options Besides playing back images and video the Playback menu provides other options Delete Last Image Delete All Images and Format Delete Last Image Delete All Images Format Storage Media 22 Playback Options If you want to Do this While in Playback mode press the Menu button once to display Playback setting submenus Select Back to exit to Preview mode Select the Delete Last Image menu to erase the last image or movie displayed in Playback mode Select Delete All Images menu to erase all the images and movies Choose Yes to erase and format the SD MMC card If you are us
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18. s off down court The ball is passed back and forth and is kicked out of bounds But don t touch the Shutter button just yet to stop the recording Keep following the action An opponent puts the ball back into play your daughter steals the pass she sets she shoots skyhook she scores Now press the Shutter button to stop the recording The last ten seconds has been saved to video Everything else all the unimportant activity is discarded Using this method you can record 7 or 8 of the best plays of the game or more if you use a user supplied flash card Or let s say your last name begins with J and your son is graduating from col lege The Dean begins calling the J s Select 20 seconds from the Flashback Period option in the Settings menu Press the Shutter button to start recording Finally the big moment arrives it s your young man s moment in the sun After he accepts his diploma and high fives the dean press the Shutter button again and you ll have this unforgettable memory saved to video Playback Images Note A counter appears at the upper left If the counter reads 3 5 for example it means the third of five items A movie counts as one item Playback If you want to To playback your captured images 1 To see the image s that you have captured move the selection box to the Playback menu the right pointing triangle icon and press the Menu button 2 The last image you captu
19. sical to add a sepia tint to the images you capture Select Black and White to capture images in black and white Choose the Info Display icon and select On to display the icons of the menu options you have chosen on the LCD when in viewing mode Choose the Info Display icon and select Off to turn off menu icons on the LCD giving you a more unobstructed view on the LCD Other Menu Options If you want to Record the Date Stamp s Select the Flicker Rate 60 HZ Set the Flashback Period Note See Flashback page 17 for more information Select the Factory Default Settings O O Do this Choose the Date Stamp icon and then select On to record the date stamp the current time and date while taking still pictures The date appears in the lower right corner of all pictures Choose the Date Stamp icon and then select Off when you do not wish to record the date stamp Choose the Flicker icon and then select the flicker rate setting 50Hz or 60Hz for your country The flicker rate for the United States is 60Hz Choose the Flashback Period icon and then select the length of time you wish the Flashback feature to record 5 10 15 or 20 seconds Choose the Default icon to change all the menu option settings back to the factory defaults Other LCD Icons This icon displays To provide this information Mass Storage You are downloading pictures or video to a PC
20. sing Your Binocular If you want to If you wear eyeglasses fold down the rubber eyecups and hold the eyepieces up against your glasses Hold CaptureView up to your eyes in the normal viewing position Use both hands to hold each barrel firmly Pull the barrels apart or push the barrels together until you see a single circular field with both of your eyes Using Your Binocular If you want to Focus the Binocular Set the Diopter Scale on underside of CaptureView at its center point Diopter scale um um between and Choose an object such as a telephone pole that is at least 50 feet 15m away Looking with only your left eye rotate the Focus Knob until the object you are viewing is focused Looking with only your right eye rotate the Diopter Scale until the object you are viewing is focused Now looking with both eyes rotate the Focus Knob to focus on both far and near objects MaAZBNLAIVO Focus knob Seal Your Camera CV 4 is waterproof and seals in the electronics batteries memory card and USB port However this means that you will need to install the batteries and SD or MMC card and carefully seal the compartment to ensure waterproofing If you want to Insert Batteries Install SD or MMC Card and Seal waterproof compartment Note If you do not press any of the buttons the camera will automatically shut off after 10 minutes Slide tab To open the
21. t to Near or Far focus using the focus ring and is not affected by the focus knob To set the Near focus Position CaptureView so that you are looking at the front lens and focus ring Rotate the focus ring to the man icon You will feel a click Continue to rotate slightly past this point f you are unable to rotate the ring to the left the camera may already be set to Near focus To set the Far focus Position the binoculars so that you are looking at the front lens and focus ring Rotate the focus ring to the mountain icon You will feel a click Continue to rotate slightly past this point f you are unable to rotate the ring to the right the camera may already be set to Far focus Taking Pictures and Video CaptureView performs best under good lighting conditions Take some time to practice capturing still pictures and video If you want to Take a Still Picture Note You need to be in Preview mode to capture pictures or video Note When you take a picture a beep sounds and Saving dis plays The counter in the upper right corner of the LCD increases by one Do this 1 Press and hold the Menu button for 3 to 5 seconds to turn on the camera Point the binoculars and images will appear on the LCD Press the Menu button again and a menu screen displays on the LCD Use the Right or Left button to move the red selection box over the Digital Still Camera DSC option
22. y compartment lid forward to open To seal the compartment close the lid and slide the tab up The tab must be locked in the up position for the compartment to be properly sealed 30 Other Software The included CD ROM contains other software programs by Ulead that will assist you in editing your images allow you to transfer images to email and provide you with other useful functions Ulead Photo Express Photo Explorer and Cool 360 and CaptureView Manager are proprietary programs and may not be sold licensed or distributed without the express written consent of Ulead For more information about Ulead Photo Express visit the Ulead website at www ulead com pe Click on the Product Documents link in the Download section of their homepage to find a link for the Photo Express manual System Requirements Windows 98SE Win Me Win 2000 Win XP Note If using Windows 98ME or higher CaptureView automatically installs on your PC No drivers are needed If using Windows 98SE or lower drivers must be installed on your PC and can be found on the included CD Rom e 200MHz or equivalent processor or faster 64MB of RAM free over System requirements Video VGA card with 2MB of RAM for minimum 16 bit High Color display 4x CD ROM drive USB port 1 1 e 600MB of free hard drive space If you have questions regarding your PC system specifications please contact your PC manufacturer For the latest firmware upd
23. you want to Do this Turn on Camera Press and hold the Menu button for 3 seconds to turn on the camera Press the Menu button to display the menus Press the Left button to turn off the display screen Press the Right button to turn the display back on Move the Red Selection Box through Use the Right Left Up and Down but the Menus tons to move the red selection box right or left over menus or menu options Select a Menu or Menu Option When the box is over a menu or a menu option you wish to select press the Menu button Go Back to the Last Displayed Menu Select Back from a menu and press the Menu button to go back to the last displayed menu Exit the Menus or the Playback Mode Press the Shutter button to exit the menus the Playback mode or the Zoom function Display Menus Near and Far Focus If you want to Select Near or Far Focus Focus Ring Note The Binocular focus knob does not affect the camera focus The camera s focus is determined by the Focus ring setting Near Focus Use for objects ihat are 30 to 60 feet away Near focus will capture crisp sharp images of nearby objects and is an excellect setting for pictures you wish to capture of people Far Focus Use for objects more than 60 feet away Do this 1 Press and hold down the Mode button for 3 seconds to turn on the camera The binocular can be focused using the focus knob However the camera can be se
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