RICOH SD 8×42 WP Binoculars Owner’s Manual

RICOH SD 8×42 WP Binoculars

Product Information

The product is a pair of binoculars manufactured by Ricoh Imaging Company, Ltd. The binoculars consist of eyepiece lenses, eyepiece rings, a central focusing wheel, a diopter adjusting ring, right and left barrels, objective lenses, a center axis, and a tripod socket cover. The product is designed for viewing distant objects and should not be used for viewing the sun, as this may result in serious eye damage. The product specifications are subject to change without notification or any obligation on the part of the manufacturer.

Safety Precautions

• Never look at the sun using the binoculars to avoid serious eye damage or loss of eyesight.
• Avoid leaving the binoculars in direct sunlight as sun rays passing through the binoculars can cause a fire if focused on flammable materials.
• Do not use the binoculars while walking as depth perception and peripheral vision may be affected, leading to injury.
• Take caution when adjusting the binocular barrels to avoid fingers being pinched.
• The eyepiece ring may cause inflammation of the skin around the eye. Consult a physician if any symptoms are noticed.
• Do not swing the binoculars by the strap as there is a danger of injury.
• Keep vinyl bags out of reach of children and infants to avoid suffocation.

Handling Precautions

• Do not apply excessive force when adjusting the central focusing wheel, diopter adjusting ring, eyepiece rings, or eyepiece width.
• Use the optional Pentax Tripod adapter N or Pentax Tripod Adapter TP-3 to mount the binoculars on a tripod.
• Do not drop the binoculars or subject them to strong vibration, impact, or pressure.
• Avoid exposing the binoculars to high temperature or leaving them in a hot humid place for an extended period of time as this could cause the binoculars to become deformed.
• Cover the binoculars with the bag or soft case when taking them to places with widely varying temperature differences to prevent condensation or icelets from forming, which could cause rust or other damage.

Product Usage Instructions

1. Adjust the eyepiece rings and eyepiece width to achieve a clear view of the object.
2. Adjust the diopter to focus on the object if necessary.
3. Do not look directly at the sun with the binoculars.
4. Avoid subjecting the binoculars to strong impact or pressure.

WARNING
Never attempt to look into the sun with binoculars.

Names of Parts

1. Eyepiece Lenses
2. Eyepiece Ring
3. Central Focusing Wheel
4. Strap Lug
5. Diopter Adjusting Ring
6. Right Barrél
7. Left Barrel
8. Center Axiş
9. Tripod Socket Cover
10. Objective Lenses

WARNING

1. To avoid serious eye damage, NEVER look at the sun using the binoculars. Serious damage to the retina, or total loss of eyesight may occur.
2. Do not leave the binoculars in locations subject to direct sunlight. Sun rays passing through the binoculars can be intensifi ed, and should they focus on fl ammable materials, fi re may occur.

Safety Precautions

1. Do not use the binoculars while walking as depth perception and peripheral vision are dramatically altered. This can result in injury.
2. Caution should be taken when adjusting the binocular barrels, especially by children, to avoid fi ngers being pinched.
3. Using the binoculars may cause infl ammation of the skin around the eye where the eyepiece ring comes in contact with the skin. Consult a physician if any symptoms are noticed.
4. Do not swing the binoculars by the strap, as there is a danger of injury.
5. Keep the vinyl bag in which the binoculars are packed for delivery, and all other vinyl bags, out of the reach of children and infants, as there is a risk of suffocation.

Handling Precautions

1. Do not apply excessive force when adjusting the central focusing wheel, diopter adjusting ring, eyepiece rings, eyepiece width or when mounting the binoculars on a tripod. (Please use the optional Pentax Tripod adapter N or Pentax Tripod Adapter TP-3 to mount the binoculars on a tripod.
2. Do not drop the binoculars or subject them to strong vibration, impact or pressure.
3. Never expose the binoculars to high temperature (over 60 degrees centigrade or 140 degrees Fahrenheit). Avoid leaving the binoculars for an extended period of time in a hot humid place such as in a car parked in the sun or near a heater, as this could cause the binoculars to become deformed.
4. Care should be taken when the binoculars are taken to the places with widely varying temperatures difference as condensation or, in extreme cases, icelets may form that could cause rust or other damage. In such circumstances the binoculars should be covered by the bag or soft case so that the temperature change will be as gradual as possible. After the temperatures have stabilized, the binoculars may be uncovered and used again.
5. Reasonable care should be taken to prevent exposure to dirt, mud, sand, moisture, toxic gas, or any other substance. These substances may cause damage or render the binoculars inoperable.
6. These binoculars are waterproof. However, if they are wet after use, wipe them with a dry cloth. Do not use thinner, alcohol or benzine for cleaning. If the lenses are dirty, wipe away any residual dirt with a clean, soft, dry cloth using lens cleaner.
7. Binoculars should be stored in a well-ventilated place to prevent fungus growth. Never store them in a closet with mothballs or in an environment where chemicals are handled.

How to Use

1. Eyepiece Rings

   • For proper view the entire image area it may be necessary to adjust the eyepieces (Fig. 1). They can be moved out by turning the eyepiece ring to the left (counter clockwise) and in by turning the eyepiece ring to the right (clockwise).

   • Rotate the eyepiece rings in if you wear glasses while using these
     binoculars.

   • Do not rotate the eyepiece rings with excessive force.

2. Adjusting the Eyepiece Width

   • While looking at a distant object through both the right and left eyepiece lenses, adjust the barrels so that you can view the object comfortably in one image circle (Fig. 2).

3. Adjusting Diopter

   • While looking through the left eyepiece lens with the left eye only, turn the central focusing wheel slowly to focus on a distant object most sharply (Fig.
     3- 1).

   • While looking through the right eyepiece lens with the right eye, turn the diopter adjusting ring until the same object comes into sharp focus (Fig. 3-2). Be careful not to rotate the central focusing wheel.

   • To observe the subject at different distances, focus by turning the central focusing wheel to the right or left.

4. Mounting Binoculars on Tripod

   • To mount the binoculars on a tripod, remove the tripod socket cover by turning it counterclockwise, screw the optional Pentax Tripod Adapter TP-3 into the tripod socket and attach the binoculars on to the tripod (Fig.4).

5. Attaching Neck Strap

   • To attach the neck strap to the binoculars, thread the strap through the strap lug, the loop, then through the buckle.
     Check to see if the strap is securly attached to the binoculars by pulling the strap (Fig.5).

SPECIFICATIONS

References

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