ORION TELESCOPES & BINOCULARS Paragon HD-F2 User manual

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#5378
IN 396 Rev. B 03/19
Orion®Paragon™
Field Tripod & Fluid Pan Head
#5378 Paragon HD-F2,
#5377 Paragon-Plus XHD
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
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IN 396 Rev. A 08/10
Congratulations on your purchase of a quality Orion product.
These sturdy aluminum tripods provide solid support for bin-
oculars, small telescopes, still cameras, or video cameras.
Designed for use either indoors or outdoors, the Paragons fea-
ture a smooth, two-way pan head and quick-release shoe for
convenient operation.
To get the most from your new tripod, please take a few min-
utes to read these instructions and operating tips. Refer to the
labeled gure for the names of specic parts of the tripod.
Adjusting the Legs
Your Paragon tripod comes fully assembled. Note that each
leg has two telescoping sections. To extend a leg, loosen
the lever lock knob, then extend the leg. When it has been
extended to the desired length, tighten the lever knob back
down. There is a handy scale printed on the middle segment
of each leg, which can be used to judge the relative height of
the legs. Before mounting an instrument on the tripod it is a
good idea to press down gently on the pan head to make sure
the legs are locked securely and will not give way under the
instrument’s weight.
Dual Rubber/Spike Feet
The Paragons are equipped with dual-purpose feet that con-
sist of a retractable rubber foot and a metal spike. The rubber
feet are intended for use of the tripod indoors or on a smooth
paved surface. The metal spikes are desirable for achieving a
rm grip on soft surfaces.
To use the rubber feet, thread the foot counterclockwise until
it stops. In this position, the metal spike will be well recessed
within the rubber. Be sure all three rubber feet are at on the
oor, not tipped sideways.
To expose the spike feet, thread the rubber foot clockwise until
the spike protrudes from the rubber. In some instances you
may wish to remove the rubber feet altogether so more of the
metal spike is exposed. This can be done by just pulling the
rubber feet off their anchors. They can be pressed on again at
any time.
Adjusting the Tripod’s Stance
The Paragons have a very wide stance for enhanced stabil-
ity. The widest stance is achieved when the tri-brace is as far
down as it will go on the elevator shaft housing. The brace lock
knob should be tightened to secure the stance.
If you are using the tripod in a conned space, the stance can
be narrowed by loosening the tri-brace lock knob, and push-
ing the legs closer together. The tri-brace will move up on the
elevator shaft housing. Retighten the lock knob to secure the
legs in the new position. Be aware that the tripod will become
more “tippy” as its stance is narrowed. Be very careful when
mounting an instrument with an unwieldy center of gravity on
the tripod, especially if it is somewhat heavy.
Approximate leveling of the tripod should suffice for use with
binoculars or spotting scopes. For photographic use, the built-
in bubble level aids in achieving more precise leveling.
Using the Fluid Pan Head
The Paragons feature a precision uid-type pan head, which
has a range of motion of 180° on the vertical axis and 360°
on the horizontal axis. Both axes are equipped with a large
tension-adjustment knob and a lock knob. The tension-adjust-
ment knobs allow you to set the desired ease of motion for
each axis.
Panning is easy using the pan head handle. Its angle relative
to the mount head is adjustable. Loosen the handle lock knob,
then remove the handle from its sleeve completely. Reinsert
the handle into the sleeve at the desired position and thread
the lock knob back in until tight.
The removable mounting shoe allows quick attachment and
removal of your instrument. The shoe has a 1/4" -20 threaded
post and a ribbed mat, and is retained by a spring-loaded,
quick-release lock lever. When mounting an optical instrument,
you must rst remove the shoe from the head by releasing the
lock lever. Attach the shoe to the instrument, then replace the
shoe on the head. Make certain the shoe is locked securely
in place before releasing the instrument from your grip. It is
recommended that the instrument be removed from the tripod
for transportation.
It is possible to point an instrument at the zenith (straight up).
This is especially useful when using the tripod for astronomical
observation. Instead of pushing the handle down to tilt the pan
head up, tilt the pan head so that the handle points upward.
This way the handle will not contact the tripod itself and hin-
der the tilt. You will have to rotate the instrument 180° on the
pan head from its normal position to point it upward in this
“reversed” way.
Elevator
hand crank
Lever
lockknobs
Elevator shaft
housing
Rubber feet
Two-way pan head
Quick release shoe
Handle lock knob (hidden)
Brace lock knob
Pan head
handle
Elevator shaft
Tri-brace
Elevator lock knob

Raising and Lowering the Pan Head
To raise or lower the pan head, rst loosen the elevator lock
knob. Then use the hinged hand crank to move the aluminum
rack-and-pinion elevator shaft up or down. Retighten the eleva-
tor lock knob to secure the instrument at the new height.
The elevator friction will need to be adjusted depending
on the weight of the instrument on the tripod. To adjust the
elevator friction, rotate the elevator shaft housing with your
hands. Rotating it clockwise will increase friction, and makes
the elevator hand crank harder to turn. Rotating the elevator
shaft housing counterclockwise reduces friction. The elevator
friction should be adjusted so that the pan head maintains its
position and the hand crank is easy to turn.
General Care and Cleaning
When using the tripod in direct sunlight, be aware that its black
anodized surface can become hot. If the tripod is used in wet
conditions, dry it completely with a soft cloth after use. Clean
the tripod with mild detergent and a soft cloth.
Specifications
Paragon HD-F2 Paragon XHD
Height fully extended: 69-1/2" 66"
Height folded: 31-1/2" 34-3/4"
Elevator travel: 13-1/2" 10-3/4"
Rotation axes: two two
Weight: 7.5 lbs. 9 lbs.
Suggested Accessories
#7033 Orion Precision Slow-Motion Adapter
Attach this adapter to the tripod pan head to add micro-motion
altitude and azimuth control. Very useful for ne terrestrial pan-
ning or for manually tracking celestial objects with binoculars
or spotting scopes. Built-in 1/4" -20 threaded socket for attach-
ment to tripod; has 1/4" -20 threaded post for attachment of
instrument.
#15167 Soft Case for Paragon HD-F2 Tripod
Highly recommended for protection, storage, and convenient
transport of the Paragon Tripod. Made of heavy polyester stock
and fully padded, this case has strap handles and an adjust-
able-length shoulder strap. Full zipper access. Navy with black
trim. Does not t Paragon-Plus XHD.
Corporate Offices: 89 Hangar Way, Watsonville CA 95076 - USA
Toll Free USA & Canada: [phone]
International: [phone]
Customer Support: [email protected]
Copyright © 2020 Orion Telescopes & Binoculars.All Rights Reserved. No part of this product instruction or
any of its contents may be reproduced, copied, modied or adapted,without the prior written consent of Orion
Telescopes & Binoculars.
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a period of one year from the date of purchase. This warranty is for the benet of
the original retail purchaser only. During this warranty period Orion Telescopes &
Binoculars will repair or replace, at Orion’s option, any warranted instrument that
proves to be defective, provided it is returned postage paid. Proof of purchase
(such as a copy of the original receipt) is required. This warranty is only valid in the
country of purchase.
This warranty does not apply if, in Orion’s judgment, the instrument has been
abused, mishandled, or modied, nor does it apply to normal wear and tear. This
warranty gives you specic legal rights. It is not intended to remove or restrict your
other legal rights under applicable local consumer law; your state or national statu-
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