Kowa TSN-99 PROMINAR Series User manual

SPOTTING SCOPES
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
TSN-99 Series
TSN-99A | TSN-99S
Thank you for choosing the KOWA spo ng scope series. Please carefully read
these opera ng instruc ons before using the product to ensure proper use and
proper maintenance.
EN
HANDLING PROCEDURES AND PRECAUTIONS
PROTECTING AND CLEANING THE LENS:
Use a blower, compressed air, or a soft hairbrush to remove dust or other substances. Gently clean the lens with a light circular motion
with an optics cleaning cloth, gauze or cleaning paper (available from your specialist dealer).
ATTENTION:
Commercial lens cleaners can leave a film on the lens surface. Use only the smallest possible amounts.
CLEANING THE SPOTTING SCOPE
Use a blower to remove dust and dirt and wipe with a clean, soft cloth. Do not use solvents such as acetone, benzene, thinner, or
products that contain these solvents. Such substances can dis-colour the surface and possibly even deform it. Use a soft brush to
gently remove dirt and debris from the focus wheel, the sun-visor, and others moving parts.
STORING THE SPOTTING SCOPE
Storing a spotting scope without first cleaning it can lead to stains on the surface and the formation of mold. It is particularly important
to clean after use in dusty, damp conditions, or after use in or out of the rain near to the coast.
After cleaning the spotting scope, dry it thoroughly indoors at room temperature.
Remove the lens cap to store the spotting scope in a dry place.
When storing for long periods of time, place the spotting scope in an airtight container with desiccant.
Warranty and repair
If there is a need to return your spotting scope to the manufacturer for repair or maintenance,
please contact your Kowa dealer.
WARNING
Never look directly at the sun or other strong light sources with your spotting scope.
This can lead to serious eye damage or even loss of vision.
Keep small parts such as packaging materials, eyepiece covers, etc. away from small children.
If these items are swallowed, serious injury, asphyxiation, or even death can result.
Do not attempt to disassemble, repair, or modify the spotting scope. In this case the guarantee is void and it may also lead to injures.
Do not place the spotting scope in an unstable place. If it falls or tips, injury or damage could result.
Do not leave the spotting scope in the car or near a heat source. This can cause damage to the spotting scope or even cause a fire.
Regularly check the condition of the accessories such as the bag, shoulder strap or protective cover, as wear can occur after a prolonged
time span.
Prolonged contact with rubber parts can cause inflammation or irritation of the skin. Should this occur please consult a doctor.
When using the spotting scope in an urban environment, please make sure that you do not disturb the privacy of others.
Kowa is not responsible for damage caused by improper handling and or natural disasters such as fire, earthquake, Floods etc.
Kowa is not responsible for damage caused by an unauthorized repair shop.
Fichtenstr. 123, 40233 Düsseldorf, Germany
T: [phone] | E-mail: scope@kowaop med.com | www.kowaop c.com
20001 South Vermont Avenue, Torrance, CA 90502, U.S.A.
T: [phone] | E-mail: [email protected] | www.kowa-usa.com
4th Fl., Toko Bldg. 11-1 Nihonbashi-honcho 4-chome, Chuo-ku, Tokyo 103-0023, Japan
T: [phone] | E-mail: [email protected] | www.kowa.co.jp

TSN-99A PROMINAR TSN-99S PROMINAR
NOMENCLATURE
1
2
3
4
6
5
1
2
3
4
6
5
Angled Type Straight Type
1. Objecve lens
2. Focus Knob
3. Tripod mount
4. Release buon
5. Accessory collar
6. Eyepiece
MAIN BODY SPECIFICATIONS
• Observaon with the hand-held spong scope is dicult because of image blurring.
Use a stable tripod for observaon.
• Specicaons and appearance of the product are subject to change without prior noce.
TSN-99A
Objecve Lens Eecve Diameter: 99mm 99mm
Objecve Lens Material: Fluorite crystal Fluorite crystal
Minimum Focusing Distance: 6m 6m
Length: 378mm 364mm
Weight: 1810g 1835g
Filter thread: 105mm 105mm
TSN-99S
FUNCTIONS & USE
SLIDING HOOD WITH ALIGNMENT SITE
FILTER THREAD
Slide the hood away from the body to protect the lens from exposure to rain or to
keep direct sunlight from entering the spotting scope.
When the object you wish to view is difficult to find, the sight built into the lens
hood can be used to find the object.
The filter threads in front of the objective lens allow various types of filters
to be attached to the spotting scope.
FOCUS KNOB
The focus knob of the spotting scope has a two-step mechanism; one
for fine focusing and one for quick focusing.
This system allows a smooth transition from quick focusing to
fine adjustment.
TRIPOD SCREW
The tripod mount has a removable screw that allows the spotting scope to be
attached to either 1/4 and 3/8 inch tripod heads. With the tripod screw inserted
the mount can be used on 1/4 inch tripods.
Removing the screw allows the scope to be attached to 3/8 inch tripods.
Quick
Fine
FOCUSSING
When the object is substantially out of focus, use the quick focus knob, to
bring the object into focus 3 times faster than when using the fine focus knob.
The quick focus knob can focus from 6m to infinity in only two revolutions.
The fine focus is convenient for fine focusing and slight adjustments.
* Do not turn the focus knob beyond its turning range, as it will damage the
focusing mechanism.
ACCESSORY MOUNT
There is a protective ring that is attached to the accessory mount threads. This
protective ring must be removed before attaching any accessories and can only
be removed when an eyepiece is not attached to the spotting scope. Turn the
accessory ring counter-clockwise to unscrew it.
INSERTING EYEPIECE
Align the red dot on the eyepiece and
the red dot on the spong scope
bayonet mount.
Insert the eyepiece and twist clockwise
unl the eyepiece clicks in to the
locked posion.
Press and hold in the quick release
buon and turn the eyepiece
an-clockwise unl it is released
from the scope body.
REMOVING EYEPIECE