NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC 9057000 Spektiv Spotting Scope Instruction Manual

: June 5, 2024
: NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC

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SPEKTIV SPOTTING SCOPE
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SPEKTIV SPOTTING SCOPE

Operating instructions

Art.No. 9057000

General Warning

Risk of blindness
Never use this device to look directly at the sun or in the direct proximity of the sun. This will result in a risk of blindness.

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 they pose a choking hazard.
Do not place the device, particularly the lenses, in direct sunlight. The concentration of light could cause a fire.
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.
Do not expose the device to high temperatures.

Privacy PROTECTION!
The device is intended only for private use. Please heed the privacy of other people. Do not use the device to look into apartments, for example.

Parts Overview

Eyepiece/rubber eyecups
Zoom
Focus wheel, focus ring
Optical tube
Tripod adapter thread
Main tube clamp
Fastening screw
Sun shield
Tripod head with thread screw
Fixing screw for tripod head
Tripod legs
Axes for vertical and horizontal movement
Panhandle with locking function
Attached dust cap
Soft carry case with carrying strap
Smartphone holder

Scope of delivery

Spotting scope
Table tripod
Nylon carry case
Cleaning cloth

Fastening the scope on the tripod

Take the scope out of the packaging and pull out the tripod legs (11) as far as they can go. Place the tripod on an even, stable base, like a table.

Your scope has a normed tripod adaptor thread (5), which can be screwed onto the tripod adapter thread screw (9) on the tripod. After attaching, tighten the fixing screw (10) beneath the tripod head.

Aligning the scope for viewing

Unlock the vertical and horizontal axes (12) by turning the panning handle (13) anticlockwise. Now you can move scope, attached to the tripod head, on both axes (vertical and horizontal), for optimal positioning. When you have reached the desired observing position, the scope can be locked by turning the panning handle (13) clockwise.

Controls

Focus:
Look into the eyepiece (1) and rotate the focus wheel (3) in either direction to focus on an object. Keep turning the wheel until you can see the image clearly.
Zoom:
Rotate the zoom control (2) to zoom in or out on an object; then use the focus knob (3) to refocus.
Moving the main tube:
This spotting scope has a main tube clamp (6) and fastening screw (7). Turn the screw (7) anticlockwise to unfasten the main tube clamp. You can then turn the entire main tube (4) about its own axis to vary the eyepiece (1) position.

To fasten the main tube in the desired position, turn the fastening screw (7) clockwise.

Indoor versus outdoor:
Although you may casually observe through an open or closed window, observing outdoors ensures optimal viewing conditions. Temperature differences between indoor and outdoor air and the low quality of window glass can blur images seen through the spotting scope.
Sun shield:
Extend the sun shield (8) when strong sunshine affects your visibility. Put your hand around the spotting scope aperture ring and simply push the shield out. But you should never look at or near the sun! To find out more, read the warnings in this manual.

Observing land objects

When viewing objects on land, you will be observing through air with varying levels of refractivity due to varying air temperatures. This phenomenon causes things to look wavy, causing a loss of image quality. You may have noticed this phenomenon when driving down a highway on a hot day.

If this optical phenomenon interferes with your viewing, try focusing at low power to see a steadier, higher-quality image. Also, try observing in the early morning, when air temperature is relatively uniform.

NOTES on cleaning

Clean the eyepieces and lenses only with a soft, lint-free cloth, like a microfibre cloth. Do not apply excess pressure to the cloth to avoid scratching the lenses.
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 before storing so that the residual moisture can dissipate. Remove the dust cover and store it in the included bag during use.

Technical data:

Article number
Field of view:
29 m /1000 m (at 20x)
Magnification: 20x - 60x zoom
Near focus: 12 m (at 20x)
Coating: Fully coated, blue
Body cover: Rubber armouring, black
Size: 350x155x95 mm
Weight: 988 g

Smartphone holder

Set the smartphone holder (16) into the eyepiece connection (2) and tighten the clamping screw (Y) by hand firmly. Now start your smartphone camera app and press your smartphone on the plate. Make sure that it is properly secured. The camera should rest just above the eyepiece. Place the smartphone exactly over the eyepiece, so that the image is exactly centered on your display. It may be necessary to use the zoom function to fill out the whole screen of your smartphone. The suction cups must be dry, clean and free from all kinds of dust and dirt. We assume no responsibility for dropped and broken smartphones due to incorrect handling.

NOTE
Make sure that the smartphone cannot slip off the cradle. Bresser GmbH accepts no liability for damage caused by a dropped smartphone!

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.

Please take the current legal regulations into account when disposing of your device. You can get more information on the proper disposal from your local waste-disposal service or environmental authority.

Warranty & Service

The regular guarantee period is 5 years and begins on the day of purchase. You can consult the full guarantee terms and details of our services at www.bresser.de/warranty_terms.