Leica Ultravid 8x32 HD User manual

LEICA ULTRAVID 8/10x32 HD
LEICA ULTRAVID 7/8/10 x 42 HD/BL
LEICA ULTRAVID 8/10/12x50 HD
Anleitung
Instructions
Notice d’utilisation
Gebruiksaanwijzing
Istruzioni
Instrucciones
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FOREWORD
Dear Customer,
Worldwide, the name Leica stands for superb
optical quality, close-tolerance precision
engineering, absolute reliability, and long prod-
uct life.
We wish you a great deal of enjoyment and
success with your new Leica Ultravid bino-
culars.
So that you can use them properly, we recom-
mend that you first of all read these instruc-
tions.
SCOPE OF DELIVERY
– Binoculars
– Carrying strap
– Ever-ready case
– Eyepiece protection cover
– 2 lens caps (only with HD-models)
– Instructions
– Warranty Card
– Test certificate
NOMENCLATURE
1. Eyepiece cups
Position a: unscrewed for viewing
without glasses
Position b: screwed in for viewing
with glasses
2. Eyelets for carrying strap
3. Lockable diopter adjustment ring
4. Central focusing ring
5. Hinged joint for adjusting the eyebase
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Foreword ..................................................................................................................................13
Scope of delivery ......................................................................................................................13
Nomenclature........................................................................................................................... 13
Possible applications.................................................................................................................15
Attaching the carrying strap and the protective eyepiece cover................................................. 15
Attaching the protective lens caps ............................................................................................15
Adjusting the eyecups / Use with and without glasses..............................................................16
Adjusting the eyebase...............................................................................................................17
Focusing / Diopter adjustment.................................................................................................18
Indications on the scale ............................................................................................................ 19
Care and maintenance.............................................................................................................. 20
Accessories ..............................................................................................................................20
Replacements...........................................................................................................................20
Trouble shooting guide..............................................................................................................21
Technical data .....................................................................................................................22-23
Leica in the Internet and Leica Academy...................................................................................24
Leica Information Service.......................................................................................................... 24
Leica Customer Care ................................................................................................................ 24
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WARNING NOTICES
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Never look directly at the sun or other sources of bright light with your binoculars!
This could cause eye damage!
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Never use your binoculars while you are walking! You might overlook obstacles!

POSSIBLE APPLICATIONS
The Leica Ultravid binoculars have hermetic-
ally sealed and nitrogen-filled magnesium
housings. They are therefore suited for
rough outdoor use. There is no need to be
concerned with moisture as they are 100%
waterproof to a depth of 5m and the internal
optical system is not subject to fogging.
ATTACHING THE CARRYING STRAP AND
THE PROTECTIVE EYEPIECE COVER
See illustration on the rear cover flap.
Note:
If you want to attach the protective eyepiece
cover to the carrying strap, this must be
done while attaching the carrying strap to the
binoculars.
ATTACHING THE PROTECTIVE LENS CAPS
To attach the caps, their rubber ring is pulled
over the binoculars from the lens side.
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ADJUSTING THE EYECUPS /
USE WITH AND WITHOUT GLASSES
The eyepiece cups (1) can be easily adjusted
by turning them and they lock securely into
the selected positions. They can also be com-
pletely removed for thorough cleaning.
For viewing with eyeglasses (image A) they
remain in the fully screwed-in position.
For viewing without eyeglasses, they are
unscrewed by turning them anticlockwise.
Two positions are available for optimum
adjustment (images B, C).
If the eyepieces are very dirty, it is recom-
mended to remove the cups for cleaning
(image D). To do this, they are simply pulled
off while in the fully unscrewed position.
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A B C D

ADJUSTING THE EYEBASE
To set the eyebase, adjust the binoculars at
the hinged joint. The left and right fields of
view must merge and produce a single circu-
lar image.
FOCUSING / DIOPTER ADJUSTMENT
With the Leica Ultravid binoculars the central
focusing ring (4) is used to set the focus for
variously distant objects.
Compensation for individual defective vision
for viewing without eyeglasses is made using
the diopter ring (4), which is normally locked
(Figure A). To unlock the two rings the diopter
ring is pulled up (Figure B). Now, the central
focusing ring only effects the focus of the left
optical system, the diopter ring only that of
the right system.
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Using one of the rings, then focus the respec-
tive barrel on the desired subject. Continue
by setting the optimal focus for the second
barrel with the other ring. Pressing the diopter
ring back down locks the set value. The set
value can be conveniently read from the accu-
rate scale on the diopter ring.
Notes:
– The diopter ring rotates freely, i.e. it can
accidentally be rotated by more than 360°
with respect to the central focusing ring.
Depending on the latter‘s previous setting,
the combined system‘s focusing range can
be limited considerably by this. Therefore,
take care to turn the diopter ring only as
far as necessary for the eyesight adjust-
ment.
– For viewing on just the left or the right
side, the other eye should be kept closed
or the appropriate half of the binoculars
simply covered at the front on the lens.
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INDICATIONS ON THE SCALE
As long as the two halves of the drive are cou-
pled together, the binoculars are permanently
adjusted to your eyesight, irrespective of the
focusing distance to an object. You need
to make the adjustment only once. If other
people use your binoculars, they may have to
alter the setting. Simply note your personal
setting on the scale; when someone else has
used them, you can reset the binoculars in a
matter of seconds.
The distance between two divisions on the
scale represents a difference of approx. one
diopter of correction being applied to the left
and right eye.
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CARE AND MAINTENANCE
Your Leica Ultravid binoculars need no spe-
cial maintenance. Use a soft lens brush or a
blower to remove large particles of dirt, sand,
etc. To remove fingerprints etc., first wipe the
eyepiece and lens with a damp cloth, then dry
them with a piece of clean, soft chamois
leather or lint-free cloth. If the binoculars,
particularly the rotating eyecups, are very
dirty, simply rinse them under a running fau-c-
et. Always rinse off salt water.
Moisture inside the central focusing unit
(visible through the scale window) will dry
quickest when the two rings (3/4) are
unlocked. Alcohol and other chemical solu-
tions must not be used.
Attention!
Do not apply too much pressure when wiping
strongly soiled lens surfaces. Even though the
coating is very tough, sand and salt crystals
can cause scratches.
ACCESSORIES Order No.
Tripod adapter with 1
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4“ thread ............ 42220
Floating carrying strap, orange............. 42163
REPLACEMENTS
Should you need replacements for your binoc-
ulars, such as eyecups, covers, or a strap,
please turn to our Customer Care department
or your national Leica agent. The addresses
are listed in the Warranty Card.
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