Orion UltraView Guide

Orion®UltraView™
Binoculars
Care and Use
UltraView™Binoculars
Congratulations on your purchase of a precision Orion UltraView™
binocular. With proper care and use it will provide many years of
superb, enjoyable viewing. To get the most out of your binocular,
please read the following instructions.
Warning: Never look at the Sun with binoculars or any other optical
instrument. Severe and permanent eye damage could result. On
sunny days, children should use binoculars only with adult super-
vision.
Adjusting for the Distance
Between Your Eyes
The distance between the eyepiece lenses of the binocular should
be adjusted to match the distance between your eyes, called the
“interpupillary distance.” To adjust the binocular, hold each barrel
firmly; move them together or apart while looking through the bin-
ocular with both eyes until you see a single, round field. Make this
adjustment before focusing.
Focusing
UltraView™ binoculars feature a convenient center focusing knob.
However, because your eyes may differ slightly in their focus, the
UltraView™ also includes a right eye diopter adjustment. Once the
right eyepiece has been adjusted, you can focus the binocular
entirely with the center focusing knob. Here’s what to do:
With both eyes open, rotate the right eyepiece to the full counter-
clockwise position, then sight on a distant subject. Cover the right
objective (front) lens with your hand. Turn the center focusing knob
until the image in the left eyepiece is sharp. Now cover the left objec-
tive lens and focus the right side by rotating the right eyepiece (do not
adjust the center focusing knob) until the image is sharp. The binocu-
lar is now focused for your eyes. Make a note of the diopter setting so
you can return to it quickly in the future. With the right eyepiece now
set, focusing is achieved by rotating the center knob.
Lens Caps
Your UltraView™ binocular is fitted with a plastic cap for each of the
objective (large) lenses and eyepieces. Keeping the lens caps on the
binocular when it is not in use will greatly reduce dust buildup and
prolong the life of the optics.
Twist-Lock Eyeguards
All UltraView™ binoculars feature convenient twist-lock eyeguards.
With less than a 1/4 turn they go from fully extended to fully retract-
ed, or vice versa. When using the binocular without eyeglasses, we
recommend leaving the eyeguards in the extended (up) position.
For viewing with eyeglasses on, retract each eyeguard turning it
counter-clockwise until fully retracted. With the eyeguards retract-
ed (down), your eyes can be positioned closer to the eyepiece
lenses for an improved field of view with your glasses on.
Mounting Your Binoculars
on a Tripod
For steadier or extended viewing, you can mount your UltraView™
binocular on any standard camera tripod by means of an optional
“L”-bracket (available from Orion and most binocular dealers).
Unscrew the small cap bearing the white tripod symbol located at
the front of the center shaft, between the two binocular barrels.
Removing this cap reveals a 1/4"-20 threaded hole into which the
top end of the L-bracket is inserted. The bottom end of the
L-bracket is threaded onto the tripod itself.
Cleaning and Care
Although your UltraView™ binocular is rubber covered, it is not
waterproof! Avoid exposure to excessive moisture.
The lens surfaces of your binoculars are vacuum-covered with
antireflection coatings that can be damaged with careless han-
dling. Avoid touching lens surfaces with your fingers or any course
material. Clean the lenses about twice a year, and more frequently
if they get dirty. The dust that builds up on them promotes mold
growth, which etches the glass and destroys the coatings. Always
use lens cleaning tissue and fluid designed specifically for multi-
coated lenses. Do not use tissue or fluids made for eyeglass or
household use.
To clean the binoculars, first puff air on the lens with a blower bulb
or with compressed air to remove the larger particles. Then it’s a
good idea to brush the lens with a soft lens brush. Next, put two
drops of lens cleaning fluid on a sheet of lens tissue (never directly
on the lens). Wipe the lens gently in a circular motion, taking care
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BINOCULAR LIMITED WARRANTY
Orion®UltraView™Series Binoculars*
This binocular is warranted to be free of defects in materials and workmanship for a period of 10 Years. This warranty is for the
benefit 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 to Orion Warranty
Repair, 89 Hangar Way, Watsonville, CA 95076. If your product is not registered, proof of purchase (such as a copy of the
original invoice) is required.
This warranty does not apply if, in Orion’s judgment, the instrument has been abused, mishandled, self-repaired, or modified, nor
does it apply to normal wear and tear. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights, which
vary from state to state. For further warranty service information, contact Customer Service, Orion Telescopes & Binoculars, 89
Hangar Way, Watsonville, CA 95076; phone [phone].
* UltraView compact binoculars excluded.
to avoid undue pressure or rubbing. Quickly remove the excess fluid
with a clean, dry lens tissue. On larger lenses, clean only a small
area at a time, using a fresh lens tissue on each area.
If dirt accumulates on an interior lens surface, do not attempt to
disassemble the housing and clean the lens yourself. Take the bin-
ocular to a qualified optical repair technician.
Storage and Cold Weather
All optics, when exposed to excessive temperature changes or high
humidity, have the potential to fog up. In cold weather always allow
the optics to adjust slowly to the outdoor temperature for a few hours
prior to use by storing the binocular (in its case) in a cool area such
as an unheated garage or the trunk of a car. Before bringing the
binocular back inside a warm house after use, store it in a cool area
for one to two hours. It is important to then open up the case, remove
the binocular, take off the lens caps, and let everything dry out over-
night. Store the instrument in a cool, dry place; storage in a humid
environment will result in mold growth and ruined optics. This is not
covered by the warranty.
Repair
If your UltraView™ binocular should require internal cleaning, opti-
cal alignment, or other repairs, return it to Orion (if under warranty)
or take it to a qualified optical repair shop for service. Never disas-
semble the binocular yourself. Doing so may disturb the precision
optical alignment and will void your warranty.
Specifications
8x42
Magnification 8x
Objective lens aperture 42mm
Eye relief 22mm
Field of View 8.2° / 435 ft. @ 1000 yds.
Close focus 12 ft.
Prisms BAK-4, Porro
Antireflection coatings Fully multi-coated
Eyeguards Twist-lock, rubber covered
Tripod Adaptable Yes
Weight 27 oz.
7x50 and 10x50
Magnification 7x (7x50); 10x (10x50)
Objective lens aperture 50mm
Eye relief 22mm
Field of View 6.5° / 345 ft. @ 1000 yds.
Close focus 16 ft.
Prisms BAK-4, Porro
Antireflection coatings Fully multi-coated
Eyeguards Twist-lock, rubber covered
Tripod Adaptable Yes
Weight 32 oz.
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