Meade Spotting Scope User manual

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Instruction Manual
Meade Spotting Scope
Introduction
Meade spotting scopes are ideal for high-magnification, high-
resolution observation of terrestrial subjects. Explore the
subtleties of a bird’s feather structure from 50 yards or use
the Spotting Scope for casual astronomical observations.
Note: “Spotting Scope” is a term used to define a telescope
that is primarily intended for terrestrial (land) viewing.
spotting scopes can also be used for casual astronomical
observing.
Never use a Meade®Spotting Scope to look at the Sun!
Looking at or near the Sun will cause instant and
irreversible damage to your eye. Eye damage is
often painless, so there is no warning to the
observer that damage has occurred until it is too
late. Do not point the spotting scope or its viewfinder at or
near the Sun. Do not look through the spotting scope as it is
moving.
Children should always have adult supervision while
observing.
Focus
Knob Optical
Tube
Zoom
Ring
Objective
Lens
Sunshade
Mounting
Platform
Side Tilt
Locking Nut
Mounting
Head
Pan Lever
Vertical
Lock
Tripod
Leg
Locking
Lever
Elevation
Crank
Handle
Elevation
Height
Locking
Nut
Quick
Mount
Latch
45° Eyepiece
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Parts
The following parts are included with the spotting scope:
• The spotting scope optical tube.
• Tripod
• Hard and soft carry cases
How to attach the spotting scope to
the tripod:
1. Spread out the tripod legs and place the tripod on a level
surface. Extend the legs to full height, if necessary.
2. Press the quick mount latch forward, as far as it will go, and
hold it open.
3. Lift to remove the quick mount plate out of the tripod base. Let
go of the latch. Lift the wingnut handle on the bottom of the
quick mount plate so that it stands straight out.
4. On the bottom of the optical tube, thread the quick mount plate
bolt into the tube using the wingnut handle to turn the bolt.
Tighten to a firm feel.
5. Reopen the quick mount latch and slide the quick mount plate
(with optical tube attached) into tripod. Let go of the latch. If the
latch does not close, reorient the plate until the plate lies flat
within the tripod base. Hint: The eyepiece end of the optical
tube should be above the bubble level.
Controls
• Focus Knob: Look into the eyepiece and rotate the focus knob
in either direction to focus on an object.
•Zoom: Rotate the zoom control to zoom in or out on an object;
then use the focus knob to refine the focus.
•Moving the tube: Rotate the pan lever counterclockwise to
unlock and move the tube. Rotate the pan lever
clockwise to lock the tube into place.
• Indoor viewing vs. outdoor viewing: Although you may
casually observe through an open or closed window, the best
observing is always done outdoors. Temperature differences
between inside and outside air, and the low quality of window
glass can blur images through the spotting scope.
Thread
mounting
screw into
mounting head
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CAUTION: Do not use scented or lotioned tissues or
damage could result to the optics.
• Your spotting scope is water resistant: That is, it is designed
to be used by the sportsperson, boater or casual user in an
environment in which exposure to water, such as rain, mist,
splashing and so forth, might be a possibility. It is intended to
be resistant to accidental exposure to water, but it is not
designed for intentional submersion or extended use in water.
If your spotting scope is intentionally immersed in water for any
significant length of time, you risk voiding the warranty in
doing so.
Also note that although your spotting scope may be used near
a water environment, water on the lens will cause images to be
distorted. Wipe off water from the entire device with a soft cloth
when you leave the water environment.
Meade Consumer Solutions
If you have a question concerning your spotting scope, call Meade
Instruments Consumer Solutions Department at 1-800-626-3233.
Consumer Solutions hours are from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Pacific
Time, Monday through Friday. Write or call the Meade Consumer
Solutions Department first before returning the spotting scope
to the factory, giving full particulars as to the nature of the problem,
as well as your name, address, and daytime telephone number. The
great majority of servicing issues can be resolved by telephone,
avoiding return of the spotting scope to the factory.
Terrestrial Observation
When viewing land objects, you will be observing through heat waves
on the earth surface. You may have noticed these heat waves while
driving down a highway during the summer. Heat waves cause a loss
of image quality.
If heat waves interfere with your viewing, try focusing at low power to
see a steadier, higher-quality image. Observe in early morning hours,
before the earth has built up too much internal heat.
Cleaning and Maintenance
Your spotting scope is a precision optical instrument designed for a
lifetime of rewarding viewing. It will rarely, if ever, require servicing or
maintenance. Follow these guidelines to keep your spotting scope in
the best condition:
• Avoid cleaning the spotting scope’s lenses. A little dust on the
front surface of the spotting scope’s lens will not cause loss of
image quality.
• When absolutely necessary, dust on the front lens should be
removed with very gentle strokes of a camel hair brush or
blown off with an ear syringe (available at most pharmacies).
• Fingerprints and organic materials on the front lens may be
removed with a solution of 3 parts distilled water to 1 part
isopropyl alcohol. You may also add 1 drop of biodegradable
dishwashing soap per pint of solution. Use soft, white facial
tissues and make short, gentle strokes. Change tissues often.
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Specifications
Meade 20x - 60x 60mm Spotting Scope
Finish . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Black rubber armor
Lens coating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Fully-coated
Prism type . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Bk7
Prism system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Porro
Water resistant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Yes*
Objective diameter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .60mm
20x Field of View (at 1000 yds.) . . . . . . . . . . .115 ft. (38.4m)
60x Field of View (at 1000 yds.) . . . . . . . . . . . .52 ft. (17.4m)
20x Short focus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19.7 ft.(6m)
60x Short focus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23 ft. (7m)
20x Eye relief . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .0.7 in. (18mm)
60x Eye relief . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .0.5 in. 13.5mm
Length . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14 in. (355mm)
Height . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5.9 in. (150mm)
Weight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1.75 lb. (795gm)
Tripod height (max) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44 in. (1.1m)
Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Carry case, cleaning cloth
20x Exit pupil diameter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .0.11 in. (3.0mm)
60x Exit pupil diameter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .0.04 in. (1.0mm)
* see “Cleaning and Maintenance” for details.
MEADE LIMITED WARRANTY
Every Meade Spotting Scope, and spotting scope accessory, is warranted by
Meade Instruments Corporation (“Meade”) to be free of defects in materials and
workmanship for a period of ONE YEAR from the date of original purchase in the
U.S.A. and Canada. Meade will repair or replace a product, or part thereof, found
by Meade to be defective, provided the defective part is returned to Meade, freight-
prepaid, with proof of purchase. This warranty applies to the original purchaser
only and is non-transferable. Meade products purchased
outside North America are not included in this warranty, but are covered under
separate warranties issued by Meade international distributors.
RGA Number Required: Prior to the return of any product or part, a Return
Goods Authorization (RGA) number must be obtained from Meade by writing, or
by calling 1-800-626-3233. Each returned part or product must include a written
statement detailing the nature of the claimed defect, as well as the owner’s name,
address, and phone number.
This warranty is not valid in cases where the product has been abused or
mishandled, where unauthorized repairs have been attempted or performed, or
where depreciation of the product is due to normal wear-and-tear. Meade
specifically disclaims special, indirect, or consequential damages or lost profit
which may result from a breach of this warranty. Any implied warranties which
cannot be disclaimed are hereby limited to a term of one year from the date of
original retail purchase.
This warranty gives you specific rights. You may have other rights which vary from
state to state (or province to province).
Meade reserves the right to change product specifications or to discontinue
products without notice.
This warranty supersedes all previous Meade product warranties.
27 Hubble, Irvine, California 92618
[phone] www.meade.com 02-09
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