Vivitar MagnaCam 1025x1 Digital Camera/Binocular User manual

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MagnaCam 1025x1 Digital Camera/Binocular

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INSTRUCTION MANUAL
Contents
1. Introduction 3
2. Specifications 5
3. Operation 9
4. Software Installation 16
5. Maintenance 18
Rev – 8 October 2003

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1. Introduction
Vivitar MagnaCam 1025x1 is a unique combination of a
binocular and digital camera. It is designed for simple
operational utility with these features:
o Fully functional binocular
o Integral Digital Camera offering:
 Digital-still image capture of the scene
 Continuous shooting (movie) mode – up to 60 seconds
 USB Connectivity to your computer
 PC/Web cam mode (for PC users)
 Self-Timer with 10 second delay
 Automatic exposure and white balance control
 Automatic Power-off/Power Management
Note: As a digital camera, the MagnaCam connects to your computer as a
USB mass-storage device. The memory of the MagnaCam appears as a
removable disk to your computers operating system.

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1.1 Package Contents
The Vivitar MagnaCam Digital Binocular kit typically
includes the following items:
1. Digital camera/binocular
2. Binocular carrying pouch
3. Binocular neck strap
4. Two AAAbatteries
5. Cleaning cloth
6. CD ROM(s) with application software
7. USB cable
8. Lens hood
9. Instruction Manual*
10. Warranty card
Please note that inclusions and accessories will vary depending upon
your retailer.
* Updates to this Product User Manual will be available on the Vivitar website at www.vivitar.com

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2. Specifications – MagnaCam 1025x1
Digital Camera
Image Resolution (still images) High = 1280x1024(Hr), Low = 640×480 (Lr)
Image Storage 60 images (High res), 200 images (Low res)
Internal Memory 16 MB (10MB available for image storage, 6 MB
for buffer andAV)
Lens Aperture F/4 fixed focus lens
Focus Length 33 mm (35 mm equivalence = 154 mm)
Angle of View (degrees) Horizontal: +/- 5.75, Vertical: +/- 4.60
Range of Focus 30 feet to infinity
Exposure & White Balance Automatic
Power 2 x AAAbatteries
Binocular
Magnification 10X
Angle of View (degrees) ±3.15
Objective Lens Diameter 25 mm
Nearest Observing Distance 6 meters (20 feet)
Exit Pupil Distance & Diameter 10 mm, 2.5 mm
Product Dimension Size 135 x 130 x 50 mm (5.3 x 5 x 2 inches)
Weight (without batteries) 340 grams (12 ounces)

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2.1 Product Features:

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2.2 LCD Display
Digital camera modes and functions are presented on the information LCD
display on the top of the binocular frame. Press and hold the Menu button
for three seconds to power-on the camera. The camera will beep as it
powers-up. The camera will display the current resolution setting (example:
Hi), and the current number of images that you had taken. Press the Menu
button (repeatedly) to scroll through the digital camera options. The
meaning of each symbol is as follows:
Display Meaning Operation
Number of images
taken
Press Shutter to take one picture, the counter will
increase by one
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Self-timer Press Shutter to invoke 10-second self-timer. The
camera beeps and LED blinks.
Movie Capture Press Shutter to begin Movie capture，LED flashes.
Press Shutter again to stop Movie capture
Clear All Images To delete all images in memory, Press Shutter once to
start deletion, the LCD will blink. Press Shutter again to
confirm your decision – red LED blinks once and the
camera beeps once to confirm.

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Clear (delete) Last
image
Press Shutter to delete the last image. The counter will
decrease by one.
Resolution setting Press Shutter to toggle between High Res (1280 x
1024) and Low Res (640 x 480)
PCC
PC Camera mode Press Shutter to toggle between PC camera and mass
storage mode
Note: The sequence of the digital camera menu presentation is the same as
this table. When the batteries are low, the LCD display will blink and the
camera will automatically turn off.

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3. Binocular Operation
Adjusting the Pupil Distance
Hold the two barrels of the binocular in each hand. Pull the barrels
together or apart until you see a single circular field with both eyes. This is
the best inter-pupillary distance for observation.
Focusing the Binocular
1. Close your right eye and look through the binocular at an object.
Rotate the Center Focus Knob until the object is sharp and clear to
your left eye.At this point the object is in focus for your left eye.
2. Close your left eye and look through the binocular at the same object
with your right eye. Rotate the Diopter ring until the object is sharp
and clear. At this point the object is in focus for both eyes.
After the diopter setting is made, you may focus upon any object using
the Center Focus Knob.
Rubber Eyecups
Without eyeglasses, place your eyes against the rubber eyecups while
observing through the binocular. For best results with eyeglasses, fold
down the rubber eyecups and place your glasses directly against the
rubber eyepieces while observing through the binocular.
Caution: Never observe or shoot into the Sun.

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3.1 Digital Camera Operation
The MagnaCam 1025x1 digital camera has two imaging modes: still image
mode, and movie mode.
3.1.1 Still Image Mode (for shooting individual frames) -
 Press the Menu button to turn on the camera and observe the LCD
display. If there is no symbol on the LCD, the battery must be
replaced.
 Make camera adjustments as described in section 2.2.
 Look through the binocular and locate an object to shoot.
 Press the Shutter button to capture an image.
 Note that the camera has automatic power-off function. It is
suggested that you select an object through the binocular before
you turn on the camera.
 Confirm that your image was stored. The image counter in the LCD
display will decrement by one after an image is captured.
 You can delete one or all the previous images at any time.
 Still Images are stored in JPG file format, in camera memory.
Note: The camera performs best with good lighting conditions. Avoid shooting in
conditions of strong back lighting, use lens hood in strong lighting conditions.