Orion #5560 User's Manual
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1. Orion Variable Polarizing Filter 5560 1 25 Version 5562 2 Version The Orion variable polarizing filter reduces the amount of light enter ing your eyepiece from your tele scope You can dim the view when observing a bright object such as the Moon or a planet The variable polarizing filter will not change the color of the object being viewed and will prevent eye fatigue and loss of night vision Assembly The 1 25 variable polarizing filter comes in two halves the upper half with the knurled ring and the lower half with the logo To assemble simply thread the lower half into the upper half until it is finger tight Figure 1 The top ring of the filter should now turn freely without unthreading the two halves You can look through the filter at a source of light while turning the ring to see the effect it has in reducing light To separate the two halves hold the filter by the knurled ring on the upper half and unthread the lower half The 2 variable polarizing filter comes already assembled in its case To use the filter in a telescope simply thread the assembled filter into any telescope eyepiece that accepts 1 25 for 5560 or 2 for 5562 filter threads such as any Orion eyepiece Thread the filter into the eyepiece until it is finger tight You may also stack other filters by threading them into the bot tom of the variable polarizer Using the Polarizing Filter Insert the eyepiece with the filte2. 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 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 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 IN 006 Rev D 03 09
3. lens cleaning tissue and optical lens cleaning fluid specifically designed for multi coated optics can be used to clean the glass surfaces of your filter Never use regular glass cleaner or cleaning fluid designed for eyeglasses Before cleaning with fluid and tissue blow any loose particles off the surface with a blower bulb or compressed air Then apply some cleaning fluid to a tissue never directly on the optics Wipe the lens gently in a circular motion then remove any excess fluid with a fresh lens tissue Oily fingerprints and smudges may be removed using this method Use caution rubbing too hard may scratch the glass Specifications Filter Material Polarized optical glass Coatings Coated with MgF to reduce reflections Maximum Transmission 40 Minimum Transmission 1 Housing Anodized aluminum One Year Limited Warranty The Orion Variable Polarizing Filter is 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 warranty period Orion Telescopes amp Binoculars will repair or replace at Orion s option any warranted instrument that proves to be defective pro vided 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
4. r attached into the telescope and focus the image If the image is too bright or too dark then remove the eyepiece and rotate the ring on the filter a small amount Don t turn it too much as the filter goes from its maxi mum light transmission to its minimum transmission in just a 1 4 turn of the ring Re insert the eyepiece and check the image again Repeat this process until you have the desired level of brightness Terrestrial Viewing The variable polarizing filter can be used during the day to reduce sunlight glare from lakes oceans or window glass Simply unthread the lower half from the upper half of the filter and thread either half into a eyepiece Once the eyepiece is returned to the telescope and focused rotate it in the focuser to reduce glare You will not be able to reduce overall brightness by using only one filter but you will be surprised at how much control you have over reflected light Cleaning amp Maintenance When not in use the variable polarizing filter should be kept in its original padded case Given proper care and storage the filter en ORION TELESCOPES amp BINOCULARS Providing Exceptional Consumer Optical Products Since 1975 PTTL yt i amp wee er ih Figure 1 Assembling the 1 25 Variable Polarizing Filter i should last a lifetime Should the filter need cleaning for any rea son use the following directions to clean the filter without damag ing it Any quality optical
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