BRESSER 9621501 Condor 20-60×85 Spotting Scope Instruction Manual

: October 30, 2023
: BRESSER

Table of Contents

BRESSER 9621501 Condor 20-60×85 Spotting Scope
Product Information
Parts
Product Usage Instructions
Operation
Cleaning and maintenance
Device overview
Setting up the spotting scope
Disposal
Warranty & Service
References
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BRESSER 9621501 Condor 20-60×85 Spotting Scope

Product Information

Art. No.: 9621501
This spotting scope comes with a tripod, quick release plate, backpack, and smartphone holder.

Parts

Eyepiece with TwistUp eyecups
Zoom adjustment (zoom wheel)
Fine adjustment (focus wheel)
Optical tube
Tripod connection thread
Tube clamp (device-dependent)
Locking screw for tube clamp
Degree setting
Sun shield

The spotting scope has a tripod connection thread according to DIN standard for mounting on any tripod with a correspondingly standardized counter screw.
Important : Remove the protective caps from the tube and eyepiece. Be sure to replace the protective caps on the lenses each time after using the spotting scope.

Product Usage Instructions

Setting up the spotting scope
Ideally, mount the spotting scope on the supplied tripod with the quick release plate. To do so, use the tripod connection thread according to DIN standard.

Operation

To move the tube, turn the locking screw counterclockwise to loosen the tube clamp. Rotate the entire tube around its own axis and vary the position of the eyepiece. To fix the tube in the
position again, tighten the locking screw clockwise.

Earth Observation
When viewing terrestrial objects, avoid looking through heat waves that form over the Earth’s surface as they cause a loss of image quality. If heat waves are affecting vision, try focusing out a bit to get a smoother, better quality image. Use the early morning hours for observations before the Earth’s surface has heated up too much.

Cleaning and maintenance

Avoid cleaning the lenses of the spotting scope as a little dust on the surface of the corrective lens will not result in any loss of image quality. If absolutely necessary, remove dust from the front lens carefully with a camel hair brush or blown away with an ear syringe. Fingerprints and organic materials on the front lens can be removed with a solution of 3 parts distilled water and 1 part isopropyl alcohol. Do not use perfumed cloths or cloths with lotions as these could damage the optics. The spotting scope is rainwater protected and designed to be resistant if accidentally exposed to water, but it is not suitable for diving or extensive use in water. If intentionally submerged in water for a long period of time, the warranty may be voided.

Device overview

Scope of delivery

Spotting scope
Tripod with quick release plate
Backpack
Smartphone holder

WARNING!
Never look through this device directly at or near the sun.
There is a RISK OF BLINDNESS!

Parts

Eyepiece with TwistUp eyecups
Zoom adjustment (zoom wheel)
Fine adjustment (focus wheel)
Optical tube
Tripod connection thread
Tube clamp (device-dependent)
Locking screw for tube clamp
Degree setting
Sun shield

Setting up the spotting scope

Ideally, the spotting scope should be mounted on the supplied tripod with the quick release plate. Your spotting scope has a tripod connection thread according to DIN standard (6) for this purpose. This allows the spotting scope to be mounted on any tripod with a correspondingly standardized counter screw.

Important:
Remove the protective caps from the tube and eyepiece. Be sure to replace the protective caps on the lenses each time after using the spotting scope.

Operation

Focus wheel: Look into the eyepiece (1) and turn the focus wheel (3) in either direction to focus on an object.
Zoom: Rotate the zoom wheel (2) to zoom in or out of an object. Then use the focus wheel (3) to focus.
Moving the tube: These spotting scopes have a tube clamp (6) with a corresponding locking screw (7). Turn the locking screw (7) counterclockwise to loosen the tube clamp. You can then rotate the entire tube (4) around its own axis; this allows you to vary the position of the eyepiece (1). To fix the tube in the desired position again, tighten the locking screw clockwise.
Indoor use and outdoor use: Even if you should occasionally observe objects through an open or closed window, the best results are still achieved outside. Temperature differences between the indoor and outdoor air as well as the low quality of window glass can cause images through the spotting scope to become blurred.
Sun shield: You can extend the sun shield (5) in poor visibility conditions caused by strong sunshine. To do this, enclose the ring at the spotting scope opening with your hand and turn it to the right while facing the observation objective. On some models, the sun shield can also be extended by simply sliding it

Earth Observation
When viewing terrestrial objects, look through the heat waves that form over the Earth’s surface. You may have seen these heat waves shimmering across the asphalt in the summer. Heat waves cause a loss of image quality. If heat waves are affecting their vision, try focusing out a bit to get a smoother, better quality image. Use the early morning hours for your observations, before the earth’s surface has heated up too much.

Cleaning and maintenance
Your spotting scope is a precision optical instrument built to provide a lifetime of observing experience. (It will rarely, if ever, require repair or maintenance by the manufacturer.) Follow this guideline to keep your spotting scope in the best condition:

Avoid cleaning the lenses of the spotting scope. A little dust on the surface of the corrective lens will not result in any loss of image quality.
If absolutely necessary, dust should be removed from the front lens very carefully with a camel hair brush or blown away with an ear syringe (available at most pharmacies).
Fingerprints and organic materials on the front lens can be removed with a solution of 3 parts distilled water and 1 part isopropyl alcohol. You can also add 1 drop of biodegradable dishwashing liquid per half liter of solution. Use soft, white face wipes and make short, gentle movements. Change the wipes frequently

ATTENTION: Do not use perfumed cloths or cloths with lotions. These could damage the optics.

Your spotting scope is rainwater protected: This means that it is suitable to be used by a sportsman, a sailor or an occasional user in an environment where the spotting scope may be exposed to water, e.g. rain, fog, splash water, etc. It is designed to be resistant if accidentally exposed to water, but it is not suitable for diving or extensive use in water. If your spotting scope is intentionally submerged in water for a long period of time, you risk voiding your warranty. Also note that although your spotting scope can be used near water, water on the lens will cause distortion of the images. Wipe the water off the entire unit with a soft cloth when you move away from the water again.

Disposal

Dispose of the packaging materials by type. Contact your local waste-disposal service or environmental authority for information about the proper disposal.
Observe the current legal regulations when disposing of the device!
Information on proper disposal can be obtained from municipal waste dis- posal service providers or the Environmental Agency.

Warranty & Service

The regular guarantee period is 2 years and begins on the day of purchase. To benefit from an extended voluntary guarantee period as stated on the gift box, registration on our website is required. You can consult the full guarantee terms as well as information on extending the guarantee period and details of our services at www.bresser.de/warranty_terms.

Service
If you have any questions about the product or any complaints, please contact the service center first, preferably by e-mail.
E-Mail: service@bresser.de
Phone*: +49 28 72 80 74 210
Local number in Germany (The amount of the charges per call depends on the tariff of your telephone provider); calls from abroad are associated with higher costs.

Please contact the service centre first for any questions regarding the product or claims, preferably by e-mail.
E-Mail: service@bresseruk.com
Telephone*: +44 1342 837 098

Bresser UK Ltd.
Suite 3G, Eden House
Enterprise Way
Edenbridge, Kent TN8 6HF
United Kingdom
*Number charged at local rates in the UK (the amount you will be charged per phone call will depend on the tariff of your phone provider); calls from abroad will involve higher costs.

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