Orion TRAILHEAD 9520 User's Manual
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1. Orion TrailHead Spotting Scopes 9520 15 45x65mm Straight 9521 20 60x85mm 45 Angled Knurled Eyepiece Zoom ring 0 S Angle A eo Thumbscrew 14 20 l l Mounting Objective block lens Figure 1 The TrailHead 15 45x65mm straight zoom spotting scope Congratulations on your purchase of a quality Orion spotting scope Your TrailHead zoom spotting scope is a high quality opti cal instrument for viewing birds wildlife sports events or any thing else you want to see more closely It will provide many years of superb enjoyable viewing Before using your spotting scope we recommend that you read through the following instructions Please refer to Figures 1 and 2 above to identify the various parts mentioned in this manual Attaching to an Optional Tripod The TrailHead zoom spotting scope can be attached to a sturdy camera tripod or other mount by use of the 1 4 20 threaded hole in its mounting block This hole accepts 1 4 20 mounting studs that are standard on most tripods The spotting scope can be rotated relative to the mounting block should you wish to change the orientation of the eyepiece for a more comfortable viewing angle With the spotter attached to a tripod loosen the thumbscrew on the mounting block s ring and grasp the body of the spotting scope Rotate it to the desired posi tion and re tighten the thumbscrew when done Extending the Lens Shade A nice feature of the TrailHead zoom spotting2. lens diameter 65mm Magnification range 15x to 45x continuous zoom Field of view 3 at 15x 1 6 at 45x Eye relief 22mm at 15x 21mm at 45x Weight 3 Ibs Length 15 inches 9521 20 60x85mm 45 Angled Objective lens diameter 85mm Magnification range 20x to 60x continuous zoom Field of view 2 2 at 20x 1 2 at 60x Eye relief 21mm at 20x 18mm at 60x Weight 3 9 Ibs Length 16 5 Both TrailHead models Coatings Fully multi coated Close focus 20 feet Tripod attachment Mounting block accepts 1 4 20 studs spotting scope can rotate relative to mounting block Weather resistance Waterproof Case Soft carry case included Tripod Optional One Year Limited Warranty The Orion TrailHead Spotting Scopes are warranted against defects in mate rials or workmanship for a period of one year from the date of purchase This warranty is for the benefit of the original retail purchaser only During this war ranty period Orion Telescopes amp Binoculars will repair or replace at Orion s option any warranted instrument that proves to be defective provided it is returned postage paid to Orion Warranty Repair 89 Hangar Way Watsonville CA 95076 If the product is not registered proof of purchase Such as a copy of the original invoice is required This warranty does not apply if in Orion s judgment the instrument has been abused mishandled or modified nor does it apply to normal wear and tear This warranty gi
3. scope is its retract able lens shade Having a retractable lens shade is desirable as it keeps the length of the spotting scope shorter and thus more portable when transporting it When using the spotter especially in bright daylight the lens shade helps reduce glare stray light from entering the field of view Glare is undesirable because it decreases overall image contrast To use the lens shade you must first remove the lens cap The lens shade can be extended by grasping and pulling it away from the objective lens Retract the lens shade by pushing it inwards before putting it back into its case WARNING Never look directly at the Sun through your spotting scope even for an instant without a professionally made solar filter that completely covers the front of the instrument or permanent eye damage could result Young children should use this spotting scope only with adult supervision Eyepiece K Angle indicator Knurled zoom ring Thumbscrew 14 20 Mounting Objective block lens Figure 2 The TrailHead 20 60x85mm angled zoom spotting scope Figure 3 The TrailHead zoom spotting scope with the dew shield extended Focusing Point the spotting scope in the general direction of an object at least 20 feet away Rotate the focus knob with your fingers until the object comes into sharp focus Go a little bit beyond sharp focus until the image just starts to blur again and then reverse the rota
4. optical coatings This is not covered by the warranty Cleaning the Lenses The lens surfaces of the TrailHead zoom spotting scopes are coat ed with anti reflection coatings which can be damaged with care less handling Avoid touching lens surfaces with your fingers or any coarse material Clean the lenses if they get noticeably dirty The dust that builds up on them promotes mold growth which etches the glass and destroys the coatings Always use lens cleaning tis sue and fluid designed specifically for telescope optical coatings en ORION TELESCOPES amp BINOCULARS Providing Exceptional Consumer Optical Products Since 1975 OrionTelescopes com Do not use regular tissue or fluids made for eyeglasses or house hold use Do not disassemble the spotting scope to clean it To clean the lenses first blow air on the lens with a blower bulb or compressed air to remove any large particles Then brush the lens with a soft lens brush and blow air on it again to remove any dislodged particles Put two drops of lens cleaning fluid on a sheet of lens tissue never directly on the lens Wipe the lens gently with a circular motion taking care to avoid undue pressure or rubbing which can scratch the coatings Quickly remove the excess fluid by wiping with a clean dry lens tissue For the large objective lens clean only a small area at a time using a fresh lens tissue on each area Specifications 9520 15 45x65mm Straight Objective
5. ough case angled model shown is especially helpful in achieving a fast and convenient setup and will keep the exterior of the scope clean The case can be sealed up quickly to protect the scope from the elements Although the TrailHead is waterproof it should not be left outside for extended periods of time even when it is in its carry case Make certain the TrailHead is oriented properly in the carry case so that the 1 4 20 hole in the mounting ring can be used to attach the spotting scope to a tripod Note that you cannot rotate the spot ting scope while the TrailHead is in its carry case and mounted on a tripod Care and Maintenance Although the TrailHead zoom spotting scopes are durable and waterproof it should avoid prolonged unnecessary exposure to the elements Keep the spotter in its case and indoors when not in use If it gets splashed with water or is used in the rain the spotting scope will not be harmed It is internally purged with nitrogen and sealed so water on the body or optics is not a problem Simply wipe water off the body with a cloth or towel and use lens tissue to dry the objective and eyepiece lenses after a wet observing ses sion It is also recommended to leave the spotting scope in a dry place with the caps off overnight to let it completely dry out Store the instrument in a cool dry place storage in a humid environ ment will result in mold growth on the exterior of the lenses that can destroy the
6. tion of the knob just to make sure you ve hit the exact focus point Using the Zoom Eyepiece The TrailHead zoom spotting scope line provides continuous zoom magnification of either 15 45x on the 65mm or 20x to 60x on the 85mm The magnification is adjusted by rotating the knurled rubber zoom ring on the eyepiece The arrow indicator and mag nification scale show the current magnification setting Changing the magnification may also require slight refocusing to achieve the sharpest image For general use it s a good idea to start viewing at the lowest magnification until you ve acquired your viewing target Then you can zoom in to a higher magnification to see more detail Note that as magnification increases the images will become dimmer this is an inherent law of physics and cannot be avoided Twist Down Eyecups The spotting scope features a rubber twisting eyecup on the zoom eyepiece This eyecup is usually left in the up position for use with out eyeglasses To use the spotting scope with eyeglasses simply grasp the eyeguard and gently twist clockwise to lower it to the desired position The eyeguard has handy click stops to keep it in place once it is set Use of the View Through Carry Case A feature of the TrailHead spotting scopes is that they can be used while still inside the carrying case and mounted on a tripod This IN 360 Rev A 02 09 Figure 4 The TrailHead zoom spotting scope mounted in the view thr
7. ves you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state For further warranty service information contact Customer Service Department Orion Telescopes amp Binoculars 89 Hangar Way Watsonville CA 95076 800 676 1343 Customer Support 800 676 1343 E mail support telescope com Corporate Offices 831 763 7000 89 Hangar Way Watsonville CA 95076
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