Orion 9374 User's Manual
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1. be exposed to the elements for extended periods Keep the Terra in its case and indoors when not in use Both the spotting scope and the mini tripod can be stored in the provided carry case Make certain that the mini tripod goes in the bottom compartment of the carry case and the spotting scope goes in the top compartment Cleaning the Lenses The lens surfaces of the Terra are coated with anti reflection coatings which can be damaged with careless handling Avoid touching lens surfaces with your fingers or any coarse material Clean the lenses a few times a year or more fre quently 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 tissue and fluid designed specifically for telescope optical coatings 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 again to remove any dislodged particles Put two drops of lens clean ing fluid on a sheet of lens tissue never directly on the lens Wipe the lens gently in a circular motion taking care to avoid undue pressure or rubbing Quickly remove the excess fluid by wiping with a clean dry lens tissue On the objective lens clean only a small are2. INSTRUCTION MANUAL Orion Terra 9374 18 36x60mm Zoom Spotting Scope Zoom eyepiece N Altitude slow motion knob gt azimuth slow motion knob Tripod leg AAA Focus knob P Retractable lens shade Objective Lens Altitude lock knob J lt Azimuth lock ring Figure 1 The Terra 60mm Spotting Scope Congratulations on your purchase of a quality Orion spotting scope Your Terra spotting scope is a high quality optical instrument for viewing birds wildlife soorts events or anything else you want to see more closely It will provide many years of enjoyable viewing Before using your Terra spotting scope we recommend that you read through the following instructions Mounting the Terra Spotting Scope to the Mini tripod The Terra Spotting scope comes complete with a mini tripod This tripod will allow you to immediately enjoy using your spot ting scope Attach the spotting scope to the mini tripod by threading the 1 4 20 stud on the tripod into the 1 4 20 threaded hole on the spotting scope s body Using the Mini Tripod Once the spotting scope has been mounted to the mini tripod it can be precisely aimed by the use of the altitude up down and azimuth left right slow motion knobs Figure 1 For R ORION TELESCOPES amp BINOCULARS Providing Exceptional Consumer Optical Products Since 1975 large movements in altitude loosen the altitude lock knob and raise or lower t
3. a at a time using a fresh lens tissue on each area Specifications Objective lens diameter 60mm Coatings Fully coated Magnification range 18x to 36x continuous zoom Field of view 2 3 at 18x to 1 6 at 36x Close focus 33 ft Tripod adaptable Yes accepts 1 4 20 mounting studs Weight 1 Ib 6 oz Length 13 5 Lens shade Retractable One Year Limited Warranty This Terra spotting scope is warranted against defects in materials 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 warranty 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 instru ment has been abused mishandled or modified nor does it apply to normal wear and tear This warranty gives 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 P O Box 1815 Santa Cruz CA 95061 800 676 1343 Orion Telescopes amp Binoculars Post Office Box 1815 S
4. anta Cruz CA 95061 Customer Support Help Line 800 676 1343 Day or Evening
5. he spotting scope to the desired level Retighten the altitude lock knob For large movements in azimuth loosen the knurled azimuth lock ring and move the spotting scope left or right to the desired position Retighten the azimuth lock ring Mounting the Terra Spotting Scope to an Optional Tripod The Terra spotting scope can also be attached to an optional camera tripod by use of the 1 4 20 threaded hole located on the spotting scope s body This hole accepts 1 4 20 mounting studs that are standard on most camera tripods Focusing the Spotting Scope Point the spotting scope so that it is aiming in the general direction of an object at least 33 feet away Turn the focus knob Figure 1 with your fingers until the object comes into sharp focus Make certain that you are turning the focus knob and not turning the zoom eyepiece Go a little bit beyond sharp focus until the image just starts to blur again then reverse the rotation of the knob just to make sure you ve hit the exact focus point Customer Support 800 676 1343 E mail support telescope com Corporate Offices 831 763 7000 P O Box 1815 Santa Cruz CA 95061 IN 199 Rev A 07 02 Using the Zoom Eyepiece The Terra spotting scope provides a continuous zoom from 18x to 36x The magnification is adjusted to the desired level by rotating the rubber grip on the zoom eyepiece The red dot indicator and magnification scale show the magnification set ting Changing the magnif
6. ication may also require a slight refocusing of the spotting scope to achieve the sharpest image For general use it s a good idea to start viewing at the lowest magnification 18x 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 not be as bright as they are at lower powers Photography The Terra spotting scope comes with a 35mm camera adapter This adapter along with an optional brand specific T ring and 35mm SLR camera can be used to take pictures through your spotting scope To properly use the spotting scope and camera adapter you must remove the lens from the camera and thread the T ring in place of the lens Thread the camera adapter onto the body of the spotting scope straight over the zoom eyepiece Then thread the camera and T ring onto the camera adapter When finished the camera spotting scope assembly should resemble Figure 2 Figure 2 The Terra spotting scope with attached camera adapter and 35mm SLR camera Retractable Lens Shade Your spotting scope features a sliding retractable lens shade Normally the lens shade is kept retracted but in circum stances where glare is a problem the lens shade can be extended This is useful for keeping unwanted light from reaching the objective lens and washing out the image Care and Maintenance Although the Terra spotting scope is durable it should not
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