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PREFACE
T ha nk yo u ve r y mu c h f or your purchase of a Vixen catadi optri c ref l e c t or.
This manual applies to the VMC200L and VC200L telescopes. You may occasionally find descriptions in the text not relevant
to your particular model. The specifications in English are for export models and supplied accessories are different from the
Japanese domestic models.
R ea d th e in st ru c tio ns f or your mount along w ith th is manual i f y o u pu rc h as ed t he t el es c o pe a s a c om pl et e pac ka g e .
WARNING!
N e v e r l o o k d i r e c t l y a t t h e s u n w i t h t h e t e l e s c o p e o r i t s f i n d e r o r g u i d e s c o p e .
P e r m a n e n t a n d i r r e v e r s i b l e e y e d a m a g e m a y r e s u l t .
CAUTION
Do not leave the optical tube uncapped in the daytime. Sunlight passing through the telescope or finder scope may cause a fire.
Do not use the product while moving or walking, injuries could result from a collision with objects or from stumbling or falling.
Keep small caps, plastic bags, or plastic packing materials away from children. These may cause a danger of swallowing or suffocation.
D o n ot use t he pr oduct in a we t e n v i r o nm e n t a n d d o n ot ha ndl e w i th w et hands.
H A N D L I N G A N D S TO R A G E
Do not leave the product inside a car in bright sunshine, or in other hot places. Keep any strong heat sources away from the product.
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When cleaning, do not use solvents such as paint thinner or similar products.
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Do not expose the product to rain, water, dirt or sand.
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Avoid touching any lens or mirror surfaces directly with your hands. In case a lens or mirror becomes dirty with fingerprints or general
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smears, gently wipe it using a commercially available lens cleaner and a lens cleaning paper or cloth, or consult your local Vixen dealer.
Blow off dust on lenses using a commercially available blower brush.
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For storage, keep the product in a dry place and do not expose to direct sunlight.
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SETTING UP THE TELESCOPE
Attaching the Telescope to the Mount
L o o s e n b o t h t h e d o v e t a i l - p l a t e
lock screw and safety screw until
the tips of these screws no longer
extended into the inner part of the
dovetail block.
Slide the dovetail mounted scope
into the dovetail mounting block as
shown in the figure. Tighten the
dovetail lock screw (centered on
the notch) onto the dovetail slide
bar until snug.
First tighten the dovetail lock screw,
and then tighten the small chrome
s a f e t y s c r e w o n t h e d o v e t a i l
m ou n t in g b lo ck u n til s nug.
Attaching the Finder Scope
(Finder Scope and Finder Bracket
may be optional at your particular
model.)
Loosen the finder bracket lock screw
on the telescope's finder bracket
shoe. Attach the finder scope as
shown in the figure and tighten the
finder bracket lock screw securely.
Refer to your mount instructions along with this manual.
Dovetail Slide Bar
Safety Screw
5
Optical Tube
Metal Carry Handle
Finder Bracket Shoe
Finder Bracket Lock Screw
Lock Screw
Figure
(SXD2 mount and VMC200L optical tube shown here.)
Finder Scope
Finder Adjustment
Screws
Finder Bracket
Flip Mirror
Drawtube Lock Screw
Drawtube
Focus Knob
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