Kodak BCS800 Binoculars User Manual

**Kodak BCS800 Binoculars User Manual

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Product description

1. Eyepieces with screw-off eye cups
2. Diopter adjustment ring
3. Strap loops
4. Centrally positioned focussing wheel
5. Tubes containing the prisms
6. Thread for tripod adapter
7. Objectives
   

Specifications

We would like to thank you for purchasing your KODAK BCS800 binoculars, and hope that they will beto your complete satisfaction. In order to achieve optimal visual performance, please read the instructions relating to their adjustment, use, and maintenance carefully prior to use, and retain this information for future reference.

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

• Never look at the sun or an intense source of light through the binoculars, so as to avoid any risk of serious eye injury or blindness.
• Never direct the binoculars so as to directly capture the sun’s rays. If the objects towards which the binoculars are directed happen to be easily flammable, the concentration of the light may cause these objects to combust.
• Avoid using the binoculars while walking, as they could injure you should you fall.
• Don’t amuse yourself by swinging the binoculars by their neck strap, as you may hit someone standing nearby.
• Take care not to pinch with your fingers while adjusting the interpupillary distance of the binoculars.
• Holding the eye cups against the skin for an extended period may cause skin irritation. In case of inflammation around the eyes, stop using the binoculars and consult a doctor immediately.
• Keep the accessories (neck strap, microfibre cloth, protective caps for eyepieces and objectives) and packaging materials out of reach of children and pets, to avoid any risk of choking or strangulation.

PRECAUTIONS FOR USE

• This pair of binoculars is a precision optical instrument that must be handled and transported with the utmost of care. Rough handling, severe impact, or accidental dropping may disrupt the alignment of the lenses and cause double vision when looking through the binoculars. Therefore, you must ensure that the provided neck strap is securely attached to the two strap loops on the binoculars, and pass the strap over your head prior to use.
• Gently place the binoculars on a flat surface when you remove them from around your neck.
• When you are no longer using your binoculars, return them to their case after replacing the protective caps on the eyepieces and objectives, and store them in a cool, dry place.
• Do not expose binoculars that are not watertight to splashes, heavy rain, or excessive humidity. If condensation forms on the eyepieces and lenses, leave the binoculars to dry at room temperature, before storing them away in their case.
• Do not leave the binoculars close to an excessive source of heat, so as to avoid affecting the lubricating and insulating materials they contain.
• Should a fault occur, under no circumstances should you attempt to disassemble your pair of binoculars. Return to the store from which you purchased them, so that they can be 0 f orwarded for repair by our after sales service, if necessary.

FIXING THE NECK STRAP

To securely attach the neck strap to the binoculars, proceed as follows:

1. Place the eyepiece caps onto the binoculars.
2. Pass one end of the neck strap through the solid strap loop of the eyepiece caps and then through the strap loop attached to the right-hand tube of the binoculars just below, with the top of the plastic buckle facing you (cf. illustration 1 on page 2).
3. Pull the strap to a length that allows you to insert it all the way through the buckle (cf. illustration 2 and 3 on page 2).
4. Once the strap has been passed through the buckle, slide the plastic ring to secure the end of the strap (cf. illustration 4 on page 2).
5. Repeat steps 2-5 to attach the other end of the neck strap to the binoculars, making sure that the length of the strap between the buckle and the strap loop attached to the binoculars is equal to the length on the  other side.
6. Pass the neck strap over your head and adjust the position of the binoculars to your preference, by adjusting the length of strap passed through the buckles.

EYE CUP ADJUSTMENT

Your binoculars are equipped with soft, rotating eye cups designed for your comfort and to eliminate unnecessary light.

• If you do not wear glasses: turn the eyelets upwards in a counter-clockwise direction to obtain sufficient distance between your eye and the lens.
• If you wear glasses: make sure that the eye cups are completely folded back so that your eyes are as close as possible to the eyepieces and so that you acquire a full field of vision.

ADJUSTMENT OF THE INTERPUPILLARY DISTANCE

The interpupillary distance (= the space between the centres of the pupils) varies from one person to the next, and it is therefore essential that you adjust the position of your binoculars’ eyepieces to suit your interpupillary distance.

To correctly align the eyepieces with your eyes, proceed as follows:

1. Hold the binoculars firmly in both hands, and place the eyepieces level with your eyes.
2. Look through the eyepieces and target something in the distance, without adjusting the focus.
3. Move the tubes of the binoculars together or apart, until you see just one image circle when looking through with both eyes.
4. Adjust the defined position more precisely to obtain a clean image, with no dark areas.
5. Memorise and always reapply this setting before using your binoculars

FOCUSSING AND DIOPTER ADJUSTMENT

These binoculars are equipped with a central focusing wheel and a diopter adjustment ring to account for any slight difference in vision between your eyes. Having correctly adjusted the interpupillary distance, proceed with the adjustment of the focus and the diopter, as follows:

1. Set the mark on the diopter adjustment ring to the 0 position.

2. Close your right eye or cover the right eyepiece with your hand, and look through the left eye cup with your left eye.

3. Select a distant object with a high level of detail (e.g. a flower, the branches of a tree etc.) and turn the central focussing wheel until the image appears as clean and clear as possible in the left eyepiece.

4. Close your left eye or cover the left eyepiece with your hand, then look at the same object through the right eyepiece, with your right eye.

5. Turn the diopter adjustment ring located beneath the right eyepiece to focus the image in the right eyepiece, making sure not to over rotate or force the ring, so as to avoid damage to the eyepiece.
   Note: if you cannot manage to adjust the diopter and focus the image in the right eyepiece, make sure that the focus of the image in the left eyepiece has not been inadvertently misaligned (repeat steps 2 to 4 if necessary).

6. The binoculars are now adjusted to your vision. Look through the eye cups with both eyes and turn only the central focussing wheel to focus the image of an object at a different distance.

Note: take note of the position of the mark on the diopter adjustment ring of your binoculars so that you can quickly adjust them should the ring be accidentally moved or if someone else uses your binoculars.

MOUNTING ONTO A TRIPOD OR MONOPOD

These binoculars can be mounted, in a horizontal position, onto a tripod or monopod, for greater stability and comfort in case of prolonged observation.

To do this, proceed as follows:

1. Unscrew the cap on the outside of the central hinge on the lens side, by turning it anti-clockwise.
2. Screw the screw thread of a tripod adapter for binoculars (90° curved bracket not included) into the threaded hole.
3. Mount the other end of the adapter to a tripod or a monopod with a compatible head.

MAINTENANCE TIPS

Regularly clean the eyepieces and lenses to prevent dirt from obscuring the passage of light and impairing the image quality.

The steps for optimal cleaning are as follows:

1. Remove dust and other dirt on the eyepieces and lenses using a blower bulb, a soft optical cleaning brush, or a compressed air cannister.
2. Gently wipe their surface with the microfibre cloth provided, using a circular motion. Be sure not to press too heavily and avoid using an absorbent paper towel or a paper tissue so as not to damage the coating on the lenses or scratch them.
3. You can also apply a cleaning fluid for photographic lenses or glasses to the microfibre cloth. In this case, gently wipe the lenses using a circular motion, from the centre to the outside of the lens. Please do not apply the fluid directly to the lenses, and do not use a household cleaning product, such as window cleaner.
4. Avoid touching the lenses, and clean off any fingerprints immediately after contact, as the acidity of the skin can also damage their coating.
5. To clean the surface of the binoculars, first blow off any dirt that has accumulated in the recesses. Then run a soft and clean cloth, which has been slightly dampened, over the entire surface to remove any marks, before wiping with a similar, but this time dry cloth, if necessary. Do not apply benzene, thinners, or other organic solvents.
6. Never attempt to disassemble your binoculars to clean the inside.

Disposal of waste equipment by users in the European Union
This symbol means that according to local laws and regulations, it is prohibited to dispose of this product with household waste. Instead, it is your responsibility to protect the environment and human health by handing over your used device to a designated collection point for the recycling of waste electrical and electronic equipment. For more information about where you can drop off your waste equipment for recycling, please contact your local city office, your household waste disposal service or the shop where you purchased the product

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