Zeiss 52 56 31 User manual

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INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE
Congratulations on purchasing your new ZEISS CONQUEST®HD binoculars. Enjoy the impressive
experience of undistorted image reproduction which is distinguished by perfect brilliance and
excellent colour accuracy.
ZEISS products are famous for outstanding optical performance, precision engineering and a long
service life. Please observe the following instructions for use in order to obtain the best from your
product and to ensure that it remains your constant companion for many years to come.
Information for your safety
Environmental influences
 Do not under any circumstances look through the binoculars at the sun or laser light sources!
Serious eye injury may otherwise result.
 Never leave the binoculars in the sun for extended periods of time without the protective lens
cap. The objective lens and eyepiece can function as a burning glass and damage the interior
components.
 Avoid touching the metal surface after exposure to sunlight or cold.
Danger of swallowing
Never leave the removable outer parts in reach of children (danger of swallowing).
Table of contents
Description of the components 7
Scope of supply 7
Viewing with and without glasses 7
Cleaning and replacing the eyecups 8
Adjustment of the interpupillary distance 8
Focusing 8
Mounting the carrying strap and the protective covers 8
Use of the eyepiece cap 9
Use of the protective lens cap 9
Mounting on a tripod 9
Care and maintenance 9
Replacement parts for ZEISS CONQUEST HD 10
Accessories for ZEISS CONQUEST HD 10
Technical data 11
Guarantee 80
Description of the components
1Diopter compensation
2Eyecups
3Focusing knob
4Carrying strap eyelets
Scope of supply
ZEISS CONQUEST HD binoculars
Product Order number Scope of supply
8 x 32
8 x 42
8 x 56
52 32 11
52 42 11
52 56 31
Binocular
Eyepiece cap
Protective lens cap
Strap for fastening protective lens cap
Carrying strap
Carrying case incl. carrying strap
Lens cleaning cloth
Instructions
Warranty card
Quality certificate
Tripod adapter 1/4” (only 15 x 56)
10 x 32
10 x 42
10 x 56
15 x 56
52 32 12
52 42 12
52 56 32
52 56 33
Viewing with and without glasses
When viewing without glasses, use the device with the eyecup extended. To do this, turn the
eyecup (Fig. 4) to the left (anti-clockwise) and upwards to the top click stop position
(Illustration A).
The eyecup can be locked in four positions - at the bottom and top and in two intermediate
positions. These adjustment options allow the the distance of the eye from the exit pupil to be
varied according to the specific requirements of each user.
When viewing with glasses, turn the eyecup down to the right (clockwise) until it locks in the
lowest click stop position (Illustration B).

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Cleaning and replacing the eyecups
The eyecups (complete modules) can be removed from the binoculars for replacement or cleaning.
Turn the eyecup (Fig. 4) upwards to the stop, then unscrew it completely via the thread (continue
to turn in the same direction). After cleaning or replacement, turn the eyecup clockwise to the
lowest click stop position. Finally, place the eyecup onto the binoculars and screw on well by
turning it clockwise until it stops and tightens.
Adjusting the interpupillary distance
Adjust the two barrels relative to each other about the central axis until you see one circular field
of vision when viewing with both eyes.
Focusing
The binoculars have a focusing knob (Fig. 1/3) and a diopter adjustment wheel (Fig. 1/1).
To adjust, close your right eye and focus the image in the left barrel using the centre focusing
knob (Fig. 1/3). Then close your left eye and, if necessary, adjust the focus in the right barrel
using the diopter adjustment wheel (Fig. 1/1).
The diopter adjustment is provided with a scale with “+” and “–” and has an index point as a
reference point (setting the diopter adjustment for different users).
Note: Always use the same object to focus both images!
For subsequent focusing on varying distances, use only the focusing knob (Fig. 1/3).
Mounting the carrying strap and the protective covers
The carrying strap, the eyepiece cap and the protective lens cap are supplied with the binoculars.
Attach the carrying strap to the eyelets provided on the binoculars, and mount the eyepiece cap
on the strap as shown in Figs. 2, 3 and 5.
The strap for the protective lens cap is attached directly (either right or left) to the protective lens
cap. To fasten on the device, use either the carrying strap or one of the two carrying strap eyelets.
Note: Simply pass the carrying strap through the eyelets on the eyepiece cap. Before attaching
the carrying strap, as shown in Fig. 3, the strap length should be set at the desired length by
shortening or lengthening the strap.
Follow the same sequence for the opposite side. Some prefer to thread through the cap on both
sides, and some on only one.
Use of the eyepiece cap
The eyepiece cap is kept on the eyecups. Remove the eyepiece cap with your index fingers before
using the binoculars.
Use of the protective lens cap
The protective lens cap is kept on the eyecups. Remove the protective lens cap with your index
fingers before using the binoculars.
Mounting on a tripod
Binoculars from the ZEISS CONQUEST HD series can be mounted on any commercial camera
tripod using the ZEISS Tripod adapter 1/4” or the ZEISS universal tripod adapter for binoculars.
The order numbers for ZEISS tripods and the Binofix tripod adapter can be found under Acces-
sories for ZEISS CONQUEST HD.
Care and maintenance
The binoculars are provided with ZEISS LotuTec®coating. The effective protective coating for the
lens surfaces noticeably reduces contamination of the lenses through a special smooth surface
and the combined beading effect. All types of contamination adhere less and can be quickly and
easily removed, smear-free. The LotuTec®coating is also durable and abrasion resistant.
We recommend using the ZEISS lens cleaning cloth (included) to clean the surface of the lenses.
Even grease, fingerprints and dirt can be removed with no effort and without smears. Do not wipe
coarse dirt particles (e.g. sand) from the lenses; instead blow off or remove with a fine brush.
Other textiles, such as clothing or handkerchiefs can scratch the lenses and statically charge
them.
We recommend regular cleaning of the lens surfaces. Contamination, especially grease or fin-
gerprints, can attack the lens surfaces after a while. Dry storage and keeping the outer lens
surfaces well ventilated, especially in the tropics, helps to prevent a possible mould film forming
on the optics.

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Replacement parts for ZEISS CONQUEST HD
If you need any replacement parts for your binoculars, e.g. protective lens caps, please contact
your local dealer, your country’s distributor or our customer service team.
Our customer service team is available from Monday to Friday from 8:00 am until 6:00 pm (CET)
should you have any questions.
Tel.: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
[email protected]
Accessories for ZEISS CONQUEST HD1
Air Cell comfort carrying strap 52 91 13
Aluminum tripod set, incl. video head and carrying strap 00 00 00-1778-480
Carbon tripod set, incl. video head and carrying strap 00 00 00-1793-996
Tripod adapter 1/4” 52 83 88
Binofix binocular tripod adapter 52 83 87
Magnification attachment 3 x12 mono 52 20 12
Adapter for ZEISS CONQUEST HD 42 52 83 77
Adapter for ZEISS CONQUEST HD 56 52 83 79
1Accessories are not included in the scope of supply!
Technical Data 8x32 10x32 8x42 10 x 42 8x56 10x56 15x56
Magnification 810 810 810 15
Objective lens diameter (mm) 32 32 42 42 56 56 56
Exit pupil diameter (mm) 43,2 5,25 4,2 75,6 3,7
Twilight Factor 16 17,9 18,3 20,5 21,2 23,7 29,0 Field of view (m/1000m) 140 118 128 115 125 115 80 Subjective angle of view (°) 64 68 59 66 57 66 69
Close-up setting limit (m) 1,5 23,5
Diopter Adjustment Range (dpt) +/- 4
Exit pupil diameter (mm) 16 18
Pupil Distance (mm) 54 - 74 57 - 74 Lens type HD-Typ Prism system Schmidt-Pechan Abbe-König
Coating LotuTec®/ T*
Nitrogen Filled Yes Waterproof (mbar) 400 Operation Temperature (°C) -20 / +63 Length (mm) 132 150 210 Width with an eye spacing of 65 mm (mm) 118 120 145 Weight (g) 630 795 1265 1275 1295
Subject to changes in design and scope of supply due to technical improvements.