Bushnell 11-0833 Binoculars User Manual
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1. Display Icon Guide Preview Mode 1 Battery Indicator full battery shown 2 of Photos Videos Left based on remaining memory 3 Internal or SD card Memory Internal shown Remote Jack Card Slot USB Port Power LED 4 White Balance Setting Auto shown 5 Exposure Meter Pattern Weighted shown 6 Still Photo or Video Mode Still Photo mode shown 7 Resolution Setting in pixels 8 Quality File Compression Best Better Standard Quick Start Guide 1 The camera is powered by two AAA batteries not included Slide the battery cover open see arrow on cover and insert batteries using the polarity marks inside for reference A battery indicator on the lower left corner of the display indicates remaining power The camera has 16 MB of internal memory so you can take photos anytime without using a card To be able to take more photos without having to stop and download them frequently you may use SD cards not MMC cards up to 32 GB capacity Insert a new SD card upside down with metal contacts facing up in the slot The card will click into place Push the card in slightly to release and remove it Turn off the camera s power before inserting or removing a card Cards that have been previously used in other devices should be formatted by the camera before taking photos see Review Mode Format Pull the LCD display up to vi2. Park Kansas 66214 800 423 3537 www bushnell com 2010 Bushnell Outdoor Products
3. playback To see thumbnail images of multiple stored photos videos at once press the Display button Use the Left Right arrow keys to select an individual file then press Display again to see it full frame To delete a photo or video press MENU DELETE ONE is the first option in the PLAY menu only the currently displayed photo video will be deleted use FORMAT if you want to delete all files from memory Press MENU again then the Up arrow key to highlight OK Press MENU to delete the photo or video then press View to return to the review screen Press View again to switch to the live preview screen when you are ready to take more photos or videos Your ImageView is ready to use right away it is not necessary to go into the menu before taking photos However your percentage of successful photos especially under less than ideal conditions will increase if you read the rest of this manual and understand how to use the available options and settings as well as the section covering Downloading the Photos amp Videos to Your PC 5 Loading Batteries Tripod Turn the ImageView over and slide open the battery cover as indicated by Socket the arrow setting it aside Insert 2 AAA Alkaline or Lithium batteries into the compartment in the direction indicated by the polarity marks inside then replace the cover and slide it back into place until it clicks Note Rechargeable NiMh type batteries may also be used but some
4. the camera turns off to conserve battery power Select Cancel to prevent auto shutoff altogether Clock Set Use the Arrow keys to set in order the Year Month Date 2nd row Hour and Minute Press MENU when done See Date Stamp also Date Stamp MM DD YY YY MM DD YY Month Date Year are imprinted on each MM DD photo YY MM DD Year Month Date are imprinted Off no imprint is added to photos Sound Effect On Off Turns the confirmation beep sound on or off Default Setup OK Cancel Select OK and press the MENU button to restore all settings to their original factory defaults EXIT Select Exit and press MENU to exit the Main menu and return to the preview live camera display 12 Additional Features From the live preview display not the main menu press the Right arrow key to select cycle through these additional camera features a fourth press will return to the preview display again Feature Icon Description Self Timer Clock white Photo is taken after a 10 second delay when the SNAP button is pressed With the ImageView mounted on a tripod this can help prevent blur caused by jarring the camera when SNAP is pressed To take a photo at the exact time you wish and reduce camera shake plug the included remote shutter release cable into the jack on the rear of the camera pod and press the button on the remote instead of SNAP on the camera Sequen
5. Bushnell IMAGE CD VIEW Instruction Lit 98 0917 08 10 Ma n ual Version 2 0 Model 110833 Congratulations on your purchase of the Bushnell 3 2 MP ImageView Your ImageView digital binocular is ideal for all sporting events and nature observation as it combines a high quality 8 power compact binocular with a versatile digital camera in a single compact unit Your Imageview has a dual personality capable of taking high resolution digital still photos as well as shooting video with a maximum recording time limited only by the capacity of the memory card you use The photos and videos are automatically stored in the internal memory or on an SD card optional and can be instantly reviewed on the flip up LCD or downloaded to your computer without the need to install any special software Before using your new ImageView please read the instructions contained in this manual and take time to familiarize yourself with the camera s operation and many special features Compatible OS Windows 2000 XP Vista Windows 7 or Mac OSX Windows 98 is not supported LCD Display Display Button Binocular Focus Pull up both sides of this 4 way POWER Button end to raise the display View Button Arrow Keypad MENU Button Diopter Adjustment rotate eyepiece SNAP Button Review Display Resolution of the file JPG photo file AVl video file Parts Guide
6. ce Multiple Frames red 3 frames are taken in rapid sequence when SNAP is pressed Normal Movie Camera red Camera shoots a video clip when SNAP is pressed with Video maximum recording time limited only by the amount of available internal or card memory The counter on the right side ofthe display shows elapsed minutes and seconds Press SNAP again to stop recording 13 Review Mode Viewing and Deleting Photos Using the Review Menu Press View to enter Review mode Use the Left arrow key to go back through the stored photos videos Press SNAP to playback a video indicated by AVI at top left of display Once you are in review mode pressing the MENU button will enter the review menu This operates in the same way previously described in the main menu section use the Arrow keypad to navigate to the desired menu option and settings press MENU to confirm a setting with these available options Option Settings Description Delete One OK Cancel Deletes only the currently viewed photo or video Highlight OK and press the MENU button to delete the photo or video Format Cancel OK Select OK and press MENU to format clear an SD card for use in the camera Erases all previously stored files on the card Will also erase internal memory contents Protect Lock Unlock Prevents accidental erasure If Lock is activated that file cannot be deleted using the Delete One function Highlight L
7. d to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help The shielded interface cable must be used with the equipment in order to comply with the limits for a digital device pursuant to Subpart B of Part 15 of Er re ce Specifications and designs are subject to change without any notice or obligation on the part of the manufacturer B N ll IMAGE CD VIEW For further questions or additional information please contact Bushnell Outdoor Products 9200 Cody Overland
8. e Menu button to enter the main menu Use Down or Up arrow keys to highlight an option within the menu then press MENU if you wish to change the settings for that option Use the Left Right arrow keys to select the setting you want then press MENU to confirm this setting The main menu contains a submenu called Resolution with separate settings for still photo and video resolution Select Exit after using the Resolution submenu to return to the main menu Here are the options and settings available in the main menu Default settings are shown in Bold Option Settings Description Image Size 3264x2440 8MP Sets the still photo resolution in pixels Higher resolution Resolution Submenu 2550x1920 5MP settings produce sharper larger prints but require more 2048x1536 3MP storage space in internal or card memory Use lower 1600x1200 2MP settings to store more in memory or for email PC viewing 800x600 0 5MP only etc resolution interpolated via internal software Video Size 640x480 30fps Sets the video resolution pixels per frame and frame rate Resolution Submenu 640x480 15fps Higher resolution frame rate settings produce better 320x240 30fps smoother videos but require more storage space in 320x240 15fps internal or card memory Use lower settings to store more in memory 10 Main Menu Options and Settings Option Settings Description Image Quality Best Be
9. e down arrow key to highlight Exit Press MENU again to return to the live preview 4 display Note you may need to reset the date time after changing batteries 5 To take a still photo hold the camera steady with both hands and press the SNAP button The camera focus is preset to take sharp photos from approximately 35 feet to infinity To shoot a video press the right arrow key three times until the red movie camera icon appears at the top right corner of the display see below You can then start shooting the video at any time by pressing SNAP To stop recording the video press SNAP again Note if the power is turned off then back on the camera will return to still photo mode 6 When using a tripod you can help avoid the effects of camera shake by plugging the supplied remote shutter release into the jack above the SD card slot and using the button on the remote rather than SNAP to take photos 7 To review or playback a still photo or video press the View button You will see the most recent still photo or video first frame To review previous photos or videos one at a time press the Left arrow key The top left corner of the display will indicate AVI instead of JPG if the file is a video The file number is shown on the lower left of the display and the resolution of still photos or length in seconds for videos is shown on the right To play back a video press the SNAP button press again to stop
10. ewing position by grasping the indented areas on each side Briefly press the POWER button The red power LED will turn on and the LCD will display a Bushnell logo then go to black to conserve battery life Press the Display button to turn the LCD back on Pressing Display again will first turn off all screen icons then turn the entire display off camera power remains on The entire camera will automatically turn off after one minute if it has been inactive no buttons pressed This can be changed using the Auto Off option in the camera s menu To turn the camera off manually briefly press the POWER button The default camera settings will provide optimum quality under most conditions but you may want to set the date since it will be imprinted on photos by default you can also turn it off using the menu options To set the current date and time for imprinting press MENU Press the Down arrow key 7 times to highlight CLOCK SET then press MENU again Now set the Year Month Date Hour and Minute using the Up Down arrow keys to make changes and the Right key to move to the next field Once the date amp time have been set press the MENU button again Press the Down arrow key once to highlight DATE STAMP press MENU then highlight your preference Month Day Year or Year Month Day order or select OFF if you don t want to imprint the date on your photos Press MENU to confirm your setting then keep pressing th
11. may not deliver adequate current to power the ImageView AAA NiMh batteries with a current rating of 850 mAh or higher are recommended Battery Compartment Slide Open In Direction of Arrow Using the Internal Memory and SD Cards The camera s 16 MB internal memory can store from a minimum of only 3 4 at 3264x2440 resolution and Best quality up to hundreds of photos depending on resolution and quality settings you choose in the main menu A countdown indicator on the lower left of the display shows the remaining number of photos that the available memory can hold When no more photos will fit in the available storage a Memory Full message appears To expand the available storage you may add an optional SD Secure Digital memory card with up to 32GB capacity MMC cards which look similar to SD cards are not recommended The card is inserted into the slot on the back of the camera pod with the notched corner on the left as indicated by the card icon below the slot Insert the SD card with the label side facing down Note be sure the power is turned off before inserting or removing cards to prevent possible loss of files or damage to the card A new card will not require formatting but a card that has been previously used in other devices cameras PDAs etc should be formatted by the ImageView before beginning to take photos or videos see Format in the Review Mode section of this manual for details Note tha
12. n your desktop Double click this Bushnell storage device open the DCIM folder inside then the folder s inside that 100MEDIA etc Your photos videos are the files inside they have the prefix HUNT__ followed by a 4 digit number To view the photos change to a Filmstrip or Thumbnail file view or double click a file name to open it with your default PC program 4 From the My Computer menu bar select Edit gt Select All or click on one photo file Contol click to select multiple photos then select Edit gt Copy to Folder Choose an existing folder on your hard drive such as My Pictures or create a new folder Hawaiian Vacation etc then click OK to transfer copies of any or all of the photo files you want from the camera to your hard drive 5 After the photos are transferred to your hard drive you can disconnect the camera Some older Windows OS computers may produce a screen warning that you have disconnected a USB device without stopping or ejecting the disk first your photo files will not be harmed If so check the box that adds an icon to your system tray or taskbar Then next time you finish transferring photos you can click that icon first and Stop the USB Mass Storage Device before disconnecting the camera 15 Downloading the Photos amp Videos to Your PC 6 You re now ready to open the photo files in any photo editing software Just go to the folder where yo
13. ncluded with many computers or available as a free download from Apple com 16 Technical Specifications Magnification 8x Sensor Type CMOS Objective Diameter 30mm Sensor Resolution 3 2 Megapixels Exit Pupil 3 75mm Effective Resolution 8MP 5MP 3MP default setting 2MP 0 5MP Settings via software interpolation Field ofView 320 ft 1000 yds Internal Memory 16MB Flash Memory NAND Eye Relief 13mm Memory Expansion SD SDHC card optional up to 32 GB capacity Lens Coating Fully Coated File Format Still JPEG AVI Video Prism Type Roof BK 7 glass File Management DCF version 1 0 FAT 16 Format Focusing Range 14 infinity LCD 1 5 TFT binocular Weight 14 90z 422g Video Resolution 640x480 or 320x240 pixels per frame Frame Rate 15 or 30 fps Shutter Electronic Exposure Value Range 2 EV in 0 5 EV steps 1 16 to 1 1000 seconds Focusing Range Fixed approx 30 White Balance Options Auto Daylight Cloudy Fluorescent Tungsten camera infinity Lens Aperture 5 6 Menu Languages English French Spanish Italian German Power Supply 2xAAA Batteries Auto Power Off after 1 or 2 minutes or Disabled Alkaline Lithium inactivity NiMh type 17 TWO YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY Your Bushnell product is warranted to be free of defects in materials and workmanship for two years after the date of purchase In the event of a defect under this
14. ock and press MENU to protect the currently viewed photo or video Note Formatting internal or card memory will erase even protected files Language various Same functions as described in Main Menu Options and Auto Off Clock Settings these are just duplicated in the Review menu for your Set etc convenience Exit Exits the review menu and returns to the last image viewed Press the View button to switch to the live Preview display again 14 System Requirements OS Windows 2000 ME XP Vista Windows 7 or Mac OS 9 OS X Internal USB Port Downloading the Photos amp Videos to Your PC Turn on the Imageview s power Connect the supplied cable to the ImageView s USB port then directly to a main USB port on your computer do not use front panel keyboard USB ports or unpowered hubs 2 The LCD display will indicate Mass Storage and the ImageView will be recognized as a standard USB Mass Storage device This means that the camera files can be easily viewed edited or copied to your hard drive just as if they were stored on an external hard drive or a CD ROM 3 Open My Computer or Windows Explorer on your PC if your PC is running Windows XP or a later operating system you may simply use the options in the pop up window to view copy or edit your photos The camera is the device identified as BUSHNELL with an unused drive letter assigned to it on Mac computers it will appear o
15. t formatting will erase all files previously stored on the card so be sure they have been downloaded or copied first if you wish to keep them Basic Binocular and Camera Setup Before you begin using it you ll probably want to take a few moments to set up the ImageView for your individual eyesight and user preferences Leave the rubber eyecups in their up position if you are not wearing glasses or roll them down if you are Grasp the left and right sides of the binocular and pull them apart or push them together while looking through the binocular to adjust the eyepiece spacing until your view is a single circular image Find a distant object with fine detail tree sign brick wall etc and adjust the center focus knob until the object appears sharp when viewed through the left binocular eyepiece only Then looking at the same object through just the right side of the binocular simply rotate the right eyepiece until the image is equally sharp for your right eye This is called the diopter adjustment and compensates for any difference in sight between your left and right eyes Once set during this initial procedure you can leave the diopter adjustment alone and just use the center focus knob to bring objects at any distance into sharp focus through the binoculars the minimum focus distance is about 15 feet Your digital photos and videos are not affected by the center focus knob as the camera lens located between the binocular s objecti
16. ted or you may remove the full card and install another SD card Digital zoom up to 3x is available Press the Down arrow key to zoom in note the Wide to Tele indicator bar at the bottom of the display Press the Up arrow key to zoom back out No digital zoom is used optical magnification only when the W gt T zoom indicator bar goes out after you zoom all the way back to the left W Ti Press the View button if you wish to check the photo after you take it then press it again to return to a live preview See the section Review Mode section for more detail about reviewing and deleting previously taken photos Warning Use care during handling to avoid touching the camera lens located front center between the binocular lenses to prevent degrading the image quality Clean the camera lens only with dry lens tissue or microfiber cloth DO NOT use liquids of any type selecting and Using the Video Mode 5 Follow steps 1 4 on the previous page Taking Still Photos To change from still photo to video mode press the Right arrow key 3 times until the movie camera icon is displayed at the top right area of the LCD You are now in Video Mode Press SNAP to start recording a new video clip and press it again to stop recording and store the video in memory The recording time is limited only by the amount of internal or card memory currently available You may record a single long video until you run out of memory or m
17. tter Standard Sets the amount of file compression which affects the quality of the photo and the size of the file it creates This can be used independently of Image Size to help store more photos in exchange for slightly reduced quality Best produces the highest quality but also generates larger files that fill available memory sooner fewer photos possible EV 2 0 2 0 Default 0 EV Provides manual under over exposure adjustment in 0 5 EV steps Minus values produce darker photos plus values lighter White Balance Auto Daylight Cloudy Fluorescent Tungsten Sets the reference for neutral white so that colors are reproduced correctly If Auto does not provide good results try the setting that matches the light source Meter Weight Center Average Sets what area of the framed subject is used to determine exposure Weight bases the exposure 60 on the center of the frame 40 on the rest of the frame Center uses only the center area good for strong backlit situations and Average sets exposure based on an average of the overall scene light levels 11 Main Menu Options and Settings Option Settings Description Language English Spanish Selects your preferred language for all menu display Italian French screens German Auto Off 60 Seconds 120 Sets the interval after the last action pressing any button Seconds Cancel before
18. ttings battery condition etc via the display icons The ImageView will default to high resolution and quality settings as well as everything on automatic when it is turned on for the first time so you can take excellent photos right away If you prefer to use different settings refer to the section Using the Main Menu for directions regarding how to find and change settings such as resolution and exposure and other options You may compose your photo while looking through the binocular the LCD does not need to be on to take a photo However for the most accurate framing checking the LCD preview display is recommended Be sure you are not closer than approximately 50 feet from your subject The binocular optics will focus closer than this but the camera focus is preset to take photos of distant subjects no focusing is necessary for the camera The LCD may be used to verify that the subject is not too close for sharp results Hold the camera as steady as possible with both hands and slowly squeeze the SNAP button The display will freeze briefly while the file is stored then you are ready to take another photo The 4 digit counter on the lower left will count down to indicate the number of remaining photos as you use up the available internal or card memory Once the display indicates Memory Full when SNAP is pressed you are out of memory storage space and should download any photos you wish to keep so they may be dele
19. u stored the photos earlier and select File gt Open It is also possible to open and work with your photos directly from the ImageView while it is still connected If you choose to work this way from a connected camera be sure that you save the photo when finished editing to your hard drive and not the camera s memory or card If you are new to photo editing on a computer consult your software s Help menu for tips on using its features Along with adjusting the brightness contrast sharpness and color of your photos you can resize the photo to fit the paper if you are printing or save a smaller low or medium resolution version for email or inserting into documents When you are ready to save your edited file you will likely want to use Save As and give it a more descriptive name than HUNT___ Doing this also preserves the original file as a backup if you decide to make different edits later Make sure you have successfully transferred all the photos you wanted to save before using Delete One or Format in the Review menu to delete your old files to make room for new images On Mac computers you should eject the disk that appeared on your desktop when the camera was connected Note If your PC will not play the avi movie files in Windows Media Player you may need to download a newer version of Media Player or Direct X from Microsoft com The movie files can also be played back with the QuickTime Player i
20. ultiple shorter videos by stopping and starting recording whenever you wish by pressing SNAP The counter on the right side of the display shows the elapsed time in seconds since the recording was started Press the View button if you wish to check a video after you shoot it Press the SNAP button to begin playback press it again to stop playback Press the Left arrow key to review your previous video or still photo files Pressing the Display button will let you see a thumbnail review of multiple files use the arrow keys to highlight the file you wish to review then press Display again to select and view it When you are ready to return to the live preview display to shoot more videos or stills press the View button See the section Review Mode for more detail about reviewing and deleting previously taken videos 9 Using The Main Menu Options and Settings As mentioned earlier in this manual your ImageView is already set for high resolution and quality right out of the box Exposure white balance and other variables are set automatically This means that you will get good results for most subjects and lighting without the need to go into the menus and change any settings However we recommend that you become familiar with the available options so that you can improve your photos if for example you decide they are coming out too dark common for snow scenes with most cameras or too green under many fluorescent lights Press th
21. ve lenses does not require focusing It is preset so that objects ranging from approximately 50 feet and farther away will be in focus Note that the binocular is capable of focusing closer than the camera Check the live preview image on the LCD display to make sure you are far enough away to ensure sharp photos The camera lens provides 8x magnification which is the same as the binocular s optics and is aligned so that and object centered in the binocular s view will also be centered in your photos or videos Therefore it is not necessary to have the LCD turned on or even raised while you are shooting photos or videos Reducing use of the LCD will extend battery life significantly Pressing the Display button will turn the LCD screen off but leave the camera powered on ready to take photos anytime you press SNAP You may want to go into the camera s main menu and set the correct date before using the camera for the first time since the date stamp imprint feature is turned on by default but can be defeated if you wish Please refer to Step 4 under Basic Setup for details Taking Still Photos After following the initial setup as described in the previous pages you are ready to take a photo 1 Raise the LCD and press the POWER button briefly red LED lights Bushnell logo screen appears then display goes black Press the Display button to turn on the LCD again if you want to see a preview of the live image or check menu se
22. warranty we will at our option repair or replace the product provided that you return the product postage prepaid This warranty does Not cover damages caused by misuse improper handling installation or maintenance provided by someone other than a Bushnell Authorized Service Department Any return made under this warranty must be accompanied by the items listed below 1 Acheck money order in the amount of 10 00 to cover the cost of postage and handling 2 Name and address for product return 3 An explanation of the defect 4 Proof of Date Purchased 5 Product should be well packed in a sturdy outside shipping carton to prevent damage in transit with return postage prepaid to the address listed below IN U S A Send To IN CANADA Send To Bushnell Outdoor Products Bushnell Outdoor Products Attn Repairs Attn Repairs 9200 Cody 25A East Pearce Street Unit 1 Overland Park Kansas 66214 ichmond Hill Ontario L4B 2M9 For products purchased outside the United States or Canada please contact your local dealer for applicable warranty information In Europe you may also contact Bushnell at Bushnell Germany GmbH uropean Service Centre Mathias Br ggen Str 80 D 50827 K ln GERMANY el 49 221 995568 0 ax 49 221 995568 20 This warranty gives you specific legal rights You may have other rights which vary from country to country 2010 Bushnell Outdoor Products FCC Note This equipment has been tested and foun
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