RICOH PENTAX VM 6×21 WP Monocular Complete Ki Owner’s Manual
- June 1, 2024
- RICOH
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RICOH PENTAX VM 6×21 WP Monocular Complete Ki
OWNER’S MANUALS
WARNING
Never attempt to look into the sun with the monocular.
WARNING
1, To avoid serious eye damage, NEVER look at the sun using the monocular,
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 intensified, and should they focus
on flammable materials, fire may occur.
Safety Precautions
1. Do not use the monocular while walking as depth perception and peripheral
vision are dramatically altered. This can result in injury.
2. Caution should be taken when adjusting the monocular barrels, especially
by children, to avoid fingers being pinched.
3. Using the monocular 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.
4. Do not swin g the monocular by the neck strap, as there is a danger of
injury, 5. Keep the vinyl bag in which the monocular 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 operating the focus range adjusting
wheel or focus adjusting lever.
2. Do not drop the monocular or subject them to strong vibration, impact or
pressure.
3. Never expose the monocular 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 monocular to become deformed.
4. Do not use the monocular under water. If salt water splashes onto the
monocular, wash them with slowly running fresh water, and then wipe them with
a cloth.
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 monocular inoperable.
6. This monocular is water-proof. However, if it is wet after use, w ipe it
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. Monocular 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.
8. Temperature Differences Indoors/Outdoors Care should be taken when the
monocular is 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 monocular 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 monocular may be uncovered and used again.
Name of The Parts
1. Eyepiece Lenses
2. Eyepiece Ring
3. Focus Range Adjusting Wheel
4. Strap Lug
5. Barrel
6. Focus Adjusting Lever
7. Objective Lenses
8.Tripod Mount
How to Use
1. Eyepiece Rings
- Adjust the focus range according to the distance from the object.
1. At [NEAR]. the object is in focus from 0. 7 m to 1.5 m.
2. At [NORMAL], the object is in focus from 1.5 m to infinity.
2. Focusing
- While looking through the eyepiece, operate the focus adjustment lever to focus the target object clearly (Figure 2).
3. Attaching Strap
- To attach the strap to the monoculars,thred the strap through the strap lug, the loop, then through the buckle.
SPECIFICATIONS
Models
Features
Type| VM 6×21 WP
Roof prism,waterproof
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Magnification| 6x
Effective diameter of objective lens| 21mm
Real field of view| 8.2·
Field of view at 1OOOm Field of view at 1OOOyards| 143 m
469 ft.
Exitpupil aperture| 3.5mm
Relative brightness| 12,3
Eye relief| 17.8 mm
Focusing range| [Normal]Approx. 1.5 mto infin ty/ [Near] 0 .7mto 1.5m
[Normal]Approx. 4.9 ft, to infinity/ [Near] 2.3ft. to 4.9ft.
Eye width (ocular distance) adjustable range|
Waterproof| 1mdepth of water
Height x width (mm)
(in.)| 68 x 101mm
2. 7 X 4 .0 in.
Thickness| 39 mm (1.5 in.)
Weight| 150 g (5.3 oz.)
Accessories| Case, Neck strap