Celestron Regal M2 User manual

~CELESTRON"
Regai'M2
SPOTTING SCOPE
INSTRUCTION MANUAL

Thank you
for
purchasing a Celestron Regal
M2
spotting
scope.
We
trust
that
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.
Objective
Lens
Sighting
Line
2
Lens Shade Focus
Knob
(Course/Fine)
Tripod
Mount
(Rotating)
Eyepiece
Lock
Collar
Eyecup
Tripod
Mount
Rotation
Lock Screw
Objective
Lens
Cap
Eyepiece
Cover
.o
I \
Eyepiece
T-Adapter
Mount
Cap

A WARNING
~
Never
look
at
the
Sun
while
using
your
spotting
scope.
Looking
at
the
Sun can cause
permanent
eye
damage.
BEFORE USE
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
(Fig. 2).
A
TT
ACH
ING THE EYEPIECE
A
zoom
eyepiece
is
included
with
the
Regal
M2
spotting
scope. To attach
the
eyepiece
to
the
spotting
scope,
turn
the
eyepiece
lock
collar
counterclockwise
until
it
is
loose
and
remove
the
eyepiece
mount
cover.
Make
sure
that
the
protective
lens cap
is
removed
from
the
eyepiece
and
slide
it
into
the
eyepiece
mount
(Fig. 3a).
When
the
eyepiece
is
fully
seated
turn
the
lock
collar
clockwise
to
secure
the
eyepiece
and
hold
it
in
place
(Fig. 3b).
Do
not
attempt
to
attach
or
remove
the
eyepiece
without
first
loosening
the
lock
collar
as
it
can cause
damage
to
the
eyepiece
and/or
the
spotting
scope.
Fig. 3a
Fig.
3b
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EYECUP ADJUSTMENT
The
included
zoom
eyepiece
of
the
Regal
M2
features
a
twist-up
eyecup
to
accommodate
both
eyeglass
and
non-
eyeglass wearers (Fig. 4).
If
you
do
not
wear
eyeglasses,
twist
the
eyecup
counterclockwise
until
it
reaches
the
up
position.
If
you
wear
eyeglasses,
make
sure
that
the
eyecup
is in
the
down
position
to
obtain
the
maximum
field
of
view.
The
eyecup
can
be
set
at
positions
between
fully
up
and
down
which
may
suit
some
users better.
CHANGING THE MAGNIFICATION
To change
the
magnification
of
the
zoom
eyepiece
simply
rotate
the
eyepiece
in
the
counterclockwise
direction
to
increase
the
magnification
and
clockwise
to
decrease
the
magnification
(Fig. 5).
When
changing
magnification
the
scope
will
need
to
be
refocused.
The
largest
field
of
view
and
brightest
images
will
always
be
at
the
lowest
magnification.
FOCUSING
To ensure a crisp, sharp
image
the
spotting
scope
must
be
focused.
The
Regal
M2
features
a
dual
focus
system
that
includes
a course
and
a
fine
focus (Fig. 6). To
focus
the
spotting
scope,
slowly
rotate
the
course
focus
knob
until
the
image
in
the
eyepiece
is
clear
and
sharp.
For
fine
4
Fig. 4
Fine
Focus
Knob

adjustment slowly rotate the fine focus knob (located
in front of the course focus knob) until the image in the
eyepiece is clear and sharp. When the focus knob will not
rotate any further, turn the wheel in the opposite direction.
ROTATING TRIPOD MOUNT
The Regal M2 features a rotating tripod mount that rotates
a full
360 ° and allows the eyepiece to be set in any viewing
position. To change the position of the eyepiece, loosen
the lock screw located on the tripod mount and turn the
scope to the desired position (Fig. 7a, 7b). Tighten the lock
screw and view through the eyepiece.
LENS SHADE AND SIGHTING GUIDE
The lens shade of the Regal M2 will slide away from the
body to protect the lens from exposure to rain or to keep
unwanted glare from entering the spotting scope and
degrading your image. A sighting guide is molded into
the lens shade rubber to aid in locating your subject and
bringing it into the field of view (Fig. 8). The location of the
sighting guide can be changed by simply rotating the lens
shade.
Fig.
7b
Fig. 8
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