Celestron POPULAR SCIENCE 20-60X80 User manual

20-60X80 SPOTTING SCOPE
WITH SMARTPHONE ADAPTER AND
BLUETOOTH REMOTE
LANDSCOUT
INSTRUCTION MANUAL |MODEL #53329

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Thank you for purchasing a Popular Science™by Celestron®LandScout spotting scope. We trust
this spotting scope will provide you with years of enjoyment and faithful service. Please read the
instructions carefully before using your spotting scope to ensure proper use and care.
FIG. 1
CELESTRON LANDSCOUT SPOTTING SCOPE
PARTS OF THE SPOTTING SCOPE
Pan/Tilt Handle
Tripod leg
Eyepiece
Lock Screw
Focus Wheel
Objective Lens
Tripod Mounting Plate and
Mounting Screw
Tripod Mount
(Rotating)
Objective Lens
Tripod Mount
(Rotating)

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Attach your spotting scope to a sturdy tripod
before viewing as the size and power of the
spotting scope requires a solid tripod for stability
to achieve clear, sharp images.
BEFORE USE
FIG. 2
WARNING: Never look at the Sun while using your spotting scope. Looking at the Sun can cause permanent eye damage.

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USING THE TABLETOP TRIPOD
Your spotting scope includes a tabletop tripod
for added stability when viewing. Follow the steps
below to set up the tripod.
1. Spread the three tripod legs until they come
to a stop.
2. Make sure the Pan/Tilt Handle is in the locked
position (turn clockwise) and the mounting
plate is level.
3. Place the bottom of the tripod on the top of
the mounting plate lining up the mounting
screw of the tripod and the mounting hole
on the spotting scope. Secure the spotting
scope to the tripod by turning the screw
counterclockwise.
4. The Pan/Tilt Handle controls the tripod’s
horizontal and vertical movement. To adjust
the spotting scope’s position, turn the handle
counterclockwise to unlock. Move the spotting
scope to the desired viewing position and turn
the handle clockwise to lock into place.
FOCUSING
To ensure a crisp, sharp image, the spotting
scope must be focused. To focus the spotting
scope, slowly rotate the focus wheel (located
behind the tripod mount) until the image in the
eyepiece is clear and sharp. If the focus wheel
will not rotate any further, you have reached the
end of its travel and need to turn the wheel in the
opposite direction.
FIG. 3

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CHANGING THE MAGNIFICATION
To change the magnification of the zoom eyepiece,
simply rotate the eyepiece according to the
magnification markings on the eyepiece itself.
When changing magnification, the scope will
need to be refocused. The largest field of view
and brightest image will always be at the lowest
magnification.
ROTATING TRIPOD MOUNT
Your new spotting scope features a rotating
tripod mount that rotates a full 360° and allows
the eyepiece to be set in any viewing position.
To change the eyepiece position, loosen the lock
screw (located on the tripod mount) and turn the
scope to the desired position. Tighten the lock
screw and view through the eyepiece.
FIG. 4
FIG. 5B
Lock Screw
FIG. 5A

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DIGISCOPING
SMARTPHONE DIGISCOPING
Popular Science™by Celestron LandScout
spotting scope can be used for digiscoping with
smartphones or point-and-shoot digital cameras.
Please note that not all cameras are compatible
for vignetting (a circular image surrounded by
black) will occur. Point-and-shoot cameras with
an optical zoom of 3x or 4x, tend to be the most
compatible with the least amount of vignetting.
Most images will be sharpest and brightest
when using the lowest magnification on the
zoom eyepiece.
Your Popular Science™by Celestron spotting
scope includes an easy-to-use smartphone
adapter to allow quick and effective digiscoping
with you own smartphone. Follow these simple
instructions to attach, position, and use this
adapter with your spotting scope.

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With the eyecup of the spotting scope twisted down to its lowest position:
USING THE
SMARTPHONE ADAPTER
(A)
(B)
(C)
(D)
(E)
FRONT BACK

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CAUTION: Do not carry the scope with the smartphone adapter
in place as it may be accidentally bumped and fall off,
potentially damaging the smartphone as a result.
1.
Before attaching the adapter, look through your spotting scope,
and make sure that the view is in sharp focus.
2. Open the eyepiece clamp (B) by loosening the eyepiece clamp
knob (A) at the top of the eyepiece clamp.
3.
Place the eyepiece clamp over the eyepiece of your
scope. Tighten the eyepiece clamp knob to secure the
eyepiece clamp tightly against the eyepiece.
NOTE: Make sure to mount the clamp on a section of the
eyepiece barrel that does not rotate freely, such
as the magnification zoom adjustment dial.
4. Loosen the holder clamp knob (D) until the holder clamp (C) is
open wide enough to accommodate the width of your phone.
Once the phone is in place, tighten the holder clamp knob until
the phone is secured.
NOTE: This adapter can be used with most phone cases,
but the case surface MUST be flat so it will fit in the
holder correctly. Any grips, stands, rings, or raised
surfaces on the case will impede the placement of the
phone. All folio-style phone cases must be removed.
5. Launch the camera app on your phone. Loosen the holder
alignment knob (E) and adjust the positioning of your
phone camera so that it lines up with the eyepiece of your
optic.
6. Once the camera is over the eyepiece and your camera is
capturing the view through the eyepiece, carefully tighten the
holder alignment knob to secure your phone in position.
7. If needed, adjust the focus on your scope again for the
sharpest possible view.
8. You are now ready to take images and videos using your
smartphone camera!
IMPORTANT: always be certain the eyepiece clamp knob is
sufficently loosened before attempting to remove the adapter from
the scope eyepiece

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Press and hold the button on the remote
for 5 seconds. A blue light will turn on and,
after a few seconds, start to blink. The
remote is now in pairing mode.
Using the Bluetooth settings on your
phone, pair the device called “GBshutter”.
To insert or replace the battery, place your
thumb in the center of the back cover,
pressing inward and sliding downward
remove the battery door. The CR2032
battery should be inserted with the positive
(+) side facing upward. Replace the cover.
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USING THE
BLUETOOTH REMOTE