NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC 9136000 Outdoor Discovery Set Instruction Manual
- June 12, 2024
- NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC
Table of Contents
KiDS OUTDOOR SET
Operating instructions
Art.No. 9136000
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General Warnings
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Risk of blindness — Never use this device to look directly at the sun or in the direct proximity of the sun.
Doing so may result in a risk of blindness. -
Choking hazard — Children should only use the device under adult supervision. Keep packaging material, like plastic bags and rubber bands, out of the reach of children, as these materials pose a choking hazard.
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Risk of fire — Do not place the device, particularly the lenses, in direct sunlight. The concentration of light could cause a fire.
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Do not disassemble the device. In the event of a defect, please contact your dealer. The dealer will contact the Service Centre and can send the device in to be repaired, if necessary.
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Do not expose the device to high temperatures.
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The device is intended only for private use. Please heed the privacy of other people. Do not use this device to look into apartments, for example.
Binoculars
Parts overview
- Central focusing wheel
- Eyepiece lens
- Objective lens
- Centre axle
- Dioptre adjustment
Eye distance
The distance between one’s eyes varies from person to person, so it is
essential that you adjust your binoculars before you use them. Take the
binoculars in both hands (Fig. 1) and hold them to your eyes. Fold them so
that you see a single circle when looking through them with both eyes (Fig.
2).
Adjusting the focus
Find an object over ten metres away. Close your right eye, or hold a finger
over it. Turn the focusing wheel to focus correctly for your left eye (Fig.
3).
Dioptre adjustment
If your left eye is now in focus, close your left eye and repeat the process
using the dioptre adjustment (Fig. 4, 6) to focus your right eye. Once you
have both lenses focused correctly, you’ll be able to see any object in focus
with both eyes.
If you wear glasses
The eyepieces on the lenses fold. Fold them back if you wear glasses to see in
focus (Fig. 5).
NOTES ON CLEANING
- Clean the eyepieces and lenses only with a soft, lint-free cloth like a microfibre cloth. To avoid scratching the lenses, use only gentle pressure with the cleaning cloth.
- To remove more stubborn dirt, moisten the cleaning cloth with an eyeglass-cleaning solution and wipe the lenses gently.
- Protect the device from dust and moisture.
After use, particularly in high humidity, let the device acclimatize for a short period of time, so that the residual moisture can dissipate before storing.
Compass
Parts overview
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Sight wire (front sight)
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Sight glass
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Rotating rim
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Sight slot (sight notch)
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Magnifying glass
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North arrow (compass needle)
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360° scale with degrees
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Centimetre ruler
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Scale bar
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Before you use your compass (No. 5)
Place the compass flat and level on your palm, so that the north arrow and the scale can rotate freely. Don’t use your compass near metallic objects (e.g. bridge railings made of metal) or magnetic devices (e.g. mobile phones). These objects interfere with a correct reading because the north arrow is magnetic as well. -
How do you orient a map?
Before you use your compass with a map for the first time, such as to set a direction for travel, you need to get your bearings. Rotate the sight glass (2) on the rotating rim (3) so that the longer yellow line (No. 2) aligns with the sight wire (1) and the sight slot (4). Then place the compass either on the edge of the map or on a line of longitude (running north-south) on the map provided that one is plotted there – so that the sight slot (4) and sight wire (1) form a line (No. 3a). Now turn the map, along with the compass, so that the north arrow (6) points toward the sight wire (No. 3b). Now you have your bearings! -
How do I get to my destination?
On the map, draw a line between the point where you are (your location) and the point where you would like to go (your destination). Then place the compass on this line so that the sight wire (1) and the sight slot (4) match up and point in the same direction. Now turn the sight glass (2) on the rotating rim (3) so that the longer yellow line points to your destination and the sight wire and slot continue to form a line. The yellow line shows you the number of degrees (7) between your location and your destination. You must hike in the direction the degrees indicate. During your hike, hold your compass so that the number of degrees always matches the yellow line, and always walk in that direction.
TIP: It’s easier if you occasionally aim your compass at and walk toward particular points (e.g. a church steeple, rock, or observation tower) that lie in your hiking path. To do this, set the part of the compass with the sight wire in a vertical position. Hold the compass so that the yellow line matches the number of degrees (7) to your destination. Then you can aim for the point (No. 1) through the sight slot (4) with the sight wire (1). -
Where am I?
Turn the sight glass (2) on the rotating rim (3) so that the longer yellow line forms a line with the sight wire (1) and the sight slot (4).
Place the compass on the map, as described in the section ‘How do you orient a map?’ Aim at an objective (e.g. a church) (No. 1) whose location you can find on the map through the sight slot (4) with the sight wire (1). Through the magnifying glass (5), read the number of degrees (7) on the 360° scale and remember that number. Then place the compass on the map. Align the compass on the map so that the sight wire (1) points toward your destination (No. 4, object A) and lines up with your degree number. On the map, plot a line as shown in No. 4. The north line will help you with this. Repeat with another object (No. 4, object B) nearby. Your location is where the lines to the two points cross on the map. -
Hiking to a destination on off-road terrain
The yellow lines on the sight glass (2) are intended for fast walking under difficult conditions. There are two lines, one longer and one shorter. Together, they make a 45° angle. First orient your compass toward north, then turn the rotating sight glass (2) with the rotating rim (3) so that the yellow line points in the direction that you want to travel. Now you can take a quick look at your compass at any time. As you walk, simply orient the compass toward the north and then hike the direction that the line indicates. You can also use this method when you can no longer see your destination, such as if you are hiking through valleys and depressions. -
How can I determine the distance to my goal?
A centimetre scale (8) and a measuring scale (9) are on the side of your compass. These can help you determine distance. Locate the scale of the map you are using. The scale of a map can usually be found in one of the bottom corners. If you have a map with a scale of 1:500, then 1 cm on the map corresponds to 500 cm in reality. You can measure distance on the map with the centimetre scale (8) and then calculate the distance in reality.
You can only use the compass measuring scale (9) with maps that have a scale of 1:50,000. If you have a map with this scale, you can then read the metres right off the measuring scale (9).
A few examples:
| Map scale | Measured distance | Actual distance |
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| 1:100 | 4 cm | 400 cm (4 m) |
| 1:10.000 | 10 cm | 100.000 cm |
Bug Magnifier
| 1 | Magnification | 2X |
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| 2 | Magnification (bifocal) | 5X |
| 3 | Container | |
| 4 | Scala |
EC Declaration of Conformity
**** Bresser GmbH has issued a “Declaration of Conformity” in accordance with
applicable guidelines and corresponding standards. The full text of the EU
declaration of conformity is available at the following internet address:
www.bresser.de/download/9136000/CE/9136000_CE.pdf
DISPOSAL
- Dispose of the packaging materials properly, according to their type, such as paper or cardboard. Contact your local waste-disposal service or environmental authority for information on the proper disposal.
Warranty
The regular warranty 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 warranty terms as well as information on extending
the warranty period and details of our services at
www.bresser.de/warranty_terms.
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Bresser UK Ltd.
Suite 3G, Eden House,
Enterprise Way • Edenbridge,
Kent TN8 6HF • Great Britain
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