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6. Setting the 33mm filter
(GIF, NCB1 1 , ND2, ND16 and heat
insulation filter)
Remove the filter slider from the diascopic
illumination unit. As shown in the figure
below, push aside the claw and set the
33mm filter in the filter slider.
When setting or removing the filter from
the filter slider, wear gloves or use gauze
to avoid to direct touch by your fingers.
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7. Mounting the eyepiece tube
Loosen the eyepiece tube clamp screw of
the eyepiece port (dovetail mount) at the
front of the base, using the hexagonal
screwdriver. Tilt the eyepiece tube
slightly and attach it to the dovetail
mount, and tighten the clamp screw to
secure the eyepiece tube.
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8. Mounting the eyepieces
The right and left eyepieces must be of
the same magnification.
Remove the dust caps from the eyepiece
sleeves. Insert the eyepieces into the
eyepiece sleeves by fitting their three
grooves with the three projections on
each sleeve.
If the rubber eye guards (option) are to be
used, fit them over the eyepieces.
• Rotation clamp ring for the eyepiece
The rotation clamp ring is mounted on
the eyepiece sleeve to prevent the rotation
of the eyepiece.
When removing the eyepiece, take care
not to accidentally hold this ring and pull
it out together with the eyepiece.
The rotation clamp ring must be removed
when mounting the old type of eyepiece.
When attaching the ring again, note on
the following points.
Hold the so that the 0.8 protrusion on
the brim faces up. There are two pawls
on the ring and two grooves on the
sleeve to prevent the ring from falling off.
Attach the ring so that these pawls and
grooves fits together.
0.8-diameter
protrusion
Grooves
Rotation clamp ring
Binocular eyepiece
for the eyepiece
tube sleeve
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