RICON SP 16×50 Binoculars and Telescope Owner’s Manual

RICON SP 16×50 Binoculars and Telescope

WARNING
Never attempt to look into the sun with binoculars.

Names of Parts

1. Eyepiece Lenses
2. Eyepiece Ring
3. Diopter Adjusting Ring
4. Strap Lug
5. Central Focusing Wheel
6. Right Barrel
7. Left Barrel
8. Center Axis
9. Tripod Socket Cover
10. Objective Lenses

SPECIFICATIONS ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT ANY TIME WITHOUT NOTIFICATION OR ANY OBLIGATION ON THE PART OF THE MANUFACTURER.

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How to Use

1. Eyepiece Rings
   When wearing glasses, fold back the eyepiece ring to the outside so that your glasses directly contact the eyepiece and you can see the entire viewing field. (Fig.1)

2. 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).

3. Adjusting Diopter
   While looking through the left eyepiece lens with the left eye only, turn the central focusing wheel slowly to focus on a distant object most sharply (Fig. 3-1). While looking through the right eyepiece lens with the right eye, turn the diopter adjusting ring until the same object comes into sharp focus (Fig. 3-2). Be careful not to rotate the central focusing wheel. To observe the subject at different distances, focus by turning the central focusing wheel to the right or left.

4. 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 N or Pentax Tripod Adapter TP-3 into the tripod socket and attach the binoculars on to the tripod (Fig.4).

5. Attaching Neck Strap
   To attach the neck strap to the binoculars, thread through the strap lug, the loop, then through the buckle. Check to see if the strap is securly attached to the binoculars by pulling the strap (Fig.5).

SPECIFICATION

• DO NOT LOOK AT THE SUN
• DO NOT SUBJECT
• DO NOT EXPOSE TO HIGH TEMPERATURE
• DO NOT SUBJECT TO RAPID CHANGES IN TEMPERATURE

WARNING

1. 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.
2. Do not leave the binoculars in locations subject to direct sunlight. Sun rays passing through the binoculars can be intensifi ed, and should they focus on fl ammable materials, fi re may occur.

Safety Precautions

1.  Do not use the binoculars while walking as depth perception and peripheral vision are dramatically altered. This can result in injury.
2. Caution should be taken when adjusting the binocular barrels, especially by children, to avoid fi ngers being pinched.
3. Using the binoculars may cause infl ammation 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 swing the binoculars by the strap, as there is a danger of injury.
5. 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

1. Do not apply excessive force when adjusting the central focusing wheel, diopter adjusting ring, eyepiece rings, eyepiece width or when mounting the binoculars on a tripod. (Please use the optional Pentax Tripod adapter N or Pentax Tripod Adapter TP-3 to mount the binoculars on a tripod.
2. Do not drop the binoculars or subject them to strong vibration, impact or pressure.
3. 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.
4. Care should be taken when the binoculars are taken to the places with widely varying temperatures difference as condensation or, in extreme cases, icelets 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 will be as gradual as possible. After the temperatures have stabilized,
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 binoculars inoperable.
6. 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.
7. 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.

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