Vixen 70X50 finder scope with illuminated reticle Instruction Manual

Preface
Thank you for your purchase of a Vixen 7X50 finder scope with illuminated reticle. Use this manual in
conjunction with your telescope manual and the manuals relevant to this telescope accessory.
Checking Contents
This product contains the parts listed below. Check if all the items are included.
1. 7X50 Finder scope with illuminated reticle
2. CR2032 battery (pre-installed for checking purpose)
3. Instructions (this manual)
Specifications
Model 70X50 finder scope with illuminated reticle
Objective lens 50mm
Magnification 7X
Field of view 7 degrees
Reticle Crosshairs reticle
Illumination Red LED
Battery CR2032 battery
Battery duration About 48 hours (Continuous bright illumination at 20 degrees C.)
Dimensions 58mm (2.28") in diameter and 216mm (8.5") in length
Weight 365 g (12.87 oz), without battery
I-(1) Setting up the Finder Scope with low-profile 50mm Finder Bracket
Loosen the three adjustment screws on the
①
finder bracket ring as shown in the figure so
that the tip of the screws are completely
moved back to allow passage of the finder
scope tube. Also, loosen the three setscrews
with the supplied 2mm Allen wrench.
After determining the correct direction of
②
the finder bracket, pass the finder scope
tube through the bracket ring as shown in
the figure.
Tighten the three adjustment screws
③
equally to secure the finder scope in
place. Make sure that the brightness
adjustment dial is conveniently positioned.
Tighten the three setscrews on the bracket
④
ring with the 2mm Allen wrench equally.
Mount the finder scope unit equipped with
⑤
the finder bracket on your telescope.
Adjustment screw
① ②
Finder bracket
Finder
bracket
Setscrew
③ ④
Adjustment
Allen wrench
screw
Power
switch
Instruction Manual for 7x50 Finder Scope with Illuminated Reticle
Safety Precautions
Be sure to read the manual carefully before using the product.
- Keep this manual nearby to find quick answers to questions.
- The safety precautions below are intended to prevent injuries to yourself and other persons,
or damage to the equipment.
WARNING!
Caution
Do not leave the optical tube uncapped in the daytime. Sunlight passing through the telescope or finder
scope may cause fire.
Do not use the product while travelling or walking as injuries may arise from stumbling, falling or collision
with objects.
Keep small caps, desiccants or plastic packing materials away from children. These may cause choking
or suffocation.
Do not use the product in a wet environment.
Replacing the Battery
Make sure that
①
illuminated reticle on the finder scope is
turned off. While holding the knurl of the
brightness adjustment dial with your
fingers, remove the top cover of the dial
by turning it counterclockwise.
Pressing the edge of the battery will push
②
out the battery
compartment. Remove the battery and
replace it with a fresh one.
Replace the cover.
③
Note: A former short-legged 50mm finder
bracket with smaller inside diameter does not
allow the 7x50 finder scope to pass through. If
this is the case, follow the instructions below.
Loosen the adjustment
⑥
setscrews on the finder bracket ring in the
same way as shown in 1).
Remove part of the eyepiece assembly
⑦
unit from the finder scope tube by turning
it counterclockwise as shown in the figure 7.
Slide the finder scope tube into the
⑧
bracket ring as shown in the figure.
Tighten the three adjustment screws
equally to secure the finder scope.
Tighten the three setscrews on the
⑨
bracket ring with the 2mm Allen wrench
equally and securely.
Replace the eyepiece assembly. Attach it to
⑩
the finder scope tube tightly by turning it
clockwise.
Setscrew
Mount the finder scope unit equipped with
⑪
the finder bracket on your telescope.
Never look directly at the sun with your naked eyes
or through your telescope and finder scope.
Permanent and irreversible eye damage may result.
the power of the
①
Cover
from the battery
Dial
②
-2
Battery
⑦
Finder
body
screws and
Eyepiece
⑨
Allen wrench
Setscrew
②
-1
Battery
③
Cover
Dial
⑧
Adjustment screw
⑩
Eyepiece