RICOH VD 4×20 WP Binoculars Owner’s Manual
- June 12, 2024
- RICOH
Table of Contents
RICOH VD 4×20 WP Binoculars
WARNING
Never attempt to look into the sun with binoculars.
Names of Parts
- Eyepiece Lenses
- Eyepiece Ring
- Focusing Wheel
- Strap Lug
- Right Barrel
- Left Barrel
- Center Axis
- Obiective Lenses
- Tripod Socket Cover
WARNING
- 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.
- Do not leave the binoculars in locations subject to direct sunlight. Sun rays passing through the binoculars can be intensified, and should they focus on flammable materials, fire may occur.
Safety Precautions
- Do not use the binoculars while walking as depth perception and peripheral vision are dramatically altered. This can result in injury.
- Caution should be taken when adjusting the binocular barrels, especially by children, to avoid fingers being pinched. Take care not to pinch your fingers, etc. when separating or reassembling the binoculars.
- Using the binoculars may cause inflammation of the skin around the eye where the eyepiece ring comes in contact with the skin. Consult a physician if any symptoms are noticed.
- Do not swing the binoculars by the neck strap, as there is a danger of injury.
- 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
- Do not apply excessive force when adjusting the central focusing wheel, diopter adjusting ring, eyepiece rings, eyepiece width.
- DO not drop the binoculars or subject them to strong vibration, impact or pressure.
- 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.
- Do not use the binoculars under water. If salt water splashes onto the binoculars, wash them with slowly running fresh water, and then wipe them with a cloth.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- Care should be taken when the binoculars are taken to the places with widely varying temperature differences as condensation or, in extreme cases, ice particles 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 is as gradual as possible. After the temperatures have stabilized, the binoculars may be uncovered and used again.
How to Use
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Eyepiece Rings
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For proper view of the entire magearea it maybe necessary to adjust 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).
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Rotate the eyepiece rings in if you wear glasses while using these binoculars.
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Do not rotate the eyepiece rings with excessive force.
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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). -
Focusing
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These binoculars have separate focusing for the left and right sides.
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Use the left and right focusing wheels to focus.
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While looking through the left eyepiece lens with your left eye, gently turn the focusing wheel until the object appears sharp and clear. While looking through the right eyepiece lens with your right eye, gently turn the focusing wheel until the object appears sharp and clear.
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Attaching Neck Strap
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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 securely attached to the binoculars by pulling the strap (Fig. 4).
4 Strap Lug 10 Strap -
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.
9 Tripod Socket Cover
Specifications
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