BINOCULARS ENG Instructions
Thank you for purchasing a Canon product. Canon 10×42L IS WP high-performance, waterproof binoculars featuring an Image Stabilizer with a Canon-developed vari-angle prism. Before using the binoculars, read this instruction booklet to familiarize yourself with the proper operation. Features High-performance, waterproof binoculars for a wide range of uses from bird zz watching to heavenly observations. A steady image can be obtained with the Image Stabilizer.
Handling Cautions For the Binoculars (1) The binoculars are waterproof, however they are not for underwater use. (2) Binoculars are precision instruments. Do not drop them or subject them to shock. Never attempt to disassemble them. (3) High temperatures can cause the binoculars to malfunction. Do not store them close to a heater or in a closed car on a sunny day. (4) If the lens is dirty, first use a blower brush to remove dust, etc., from the lens surface.
All Canon Binoculars are composed only of “Environment Friendly Lead-Free Optical Glass”. The design is derived from Canon’s corporate policy to care about our environment. This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
Maintaining Waterproof Property The binoculars are waterproof. To make full use of this performance, make sure to check the O-ring in the battery chamber and the contact surface. If you close the battery chamber cover when it is covered with sand, hair or other materials, the waterproof property will be lost, allowing water to enter, resulting in malfunction. O-ring the O-ring. 1 Check Make sure that the O-ring and the zz contact surface are not distorted or covered with dust.
Nomenclature Lamp Image Stabilizer button Focusing knob Eyecup Objective lenses Filter (sold separately) attachment thread Objective lens caps String attachment location Tripod socket Battery chamber cover Dioptric correction scale Dioptric correction ring Eyepiece lens caps Strap mount Eyepiece lenses Strap hole The 52mm filter (sold separately) can be attached to the filter attachment thread.
Nomenclature Case Extra battery compartment Strap mount Attach the case strap included in the package to the case. How to Attach Lens Caps Attaching Objective Lens Caps Attach them by pushing them against zz the filter attachment thread. Attaching Eyepiece Lens Caps Attach them over the eyecups. zz The eyepiece lens caps and the objective lens caps can be placed on top of each other when they are not being used. Push the objective lens caps against the eyepiece lens caps.
Installing the Strap The strap is designed to hang on the neck in a specific direction. Install the strap in a manner so that the Canon logo at the center of the strap appears as in the illustration when the strap is hanging from the neck. the eyepiece lens caps. 1 Install Install the eyepiece lens caps on the zz binoculars. Put the strap through the strap hole in zz the eyepiece lens caps. the strap.
Loading the Batteries the cover. 1 Open Use a coin or a similar item to turn the zz lock screw 90 degrees as shown by the arrow. Then open the cover. the batteries. 2 Load Load two batteries in the correct + and zz – orientation as shown on the battery cover. the cover. 3 Close Hold down the battery chamber cover zz and tighten the lock screw. Battery Life (Continuous Use) Size-AA lithium batteries Size-AA Ni-HN batteries Size-AA alkaline batteries 25˚C / 77˚F –10˚C / 14˚F Apporox. 8 hours Apporox.
Before You Start that the lamp lights. 1 Check Press the Image Stabilizer button and zz check that the lamp lights. the eyecup position. 2 Adjust When using the binoculars while zz wearing eyeglasses, turn the eyecups to adjust the height for easy viewing. the width of the binoculars. 3 Adjust Look through the binoculars and adjust zz the angle of the eyepieces until the left and right images converge. Doing the above maximizes zz performance and minimizes eye fatigue while viewing.
Before You Start the diopter. 4 Adjust First look with the left eye only and zz adjust the focusing knob until the object looks sharp. Push the dioptric correction ring in the zz direction shown by the arrow until you hear a click. Then look with the right eye only at the zz same object while turning the dioptric correction ring until the object looks sharp. Pull the dioptric correction ring toward zz you until you hear a click to secure the diopter adjustment. 5 Adjust the focus.
Using the Image Stabilizer While you look through the binoculars, the image may be shaking and difficult to see since your hands are holding the binoculars. In such a case, the Image Stabilizer can help steady the image. There are two ways to use the Image Stabilizer. You can turn on the Image Stabilizer as long as you hold down the Image Stabilizer button and or you can turn on the Image Stabilizer for 5 minutes.
After Use If there is sand or dirt on the binoculars, wash them with water by following the procedure below. Never operate any functions while washing the binoculars with zz water. Otherwise water may leak into the binoculars through movable components, resulting in malfunction. Make sure that the battery chamber cover is closed before zz washing the binoculars. Use tap water below 30°C/86°F for washing. zz with running water.
Troubleshooting Guide If there is a problem with the binoculars, first refer to the table below to see if you can resolve it. If the problem cannot be resolved, take the binoculars to your nearest Canon Service Center. Problem The image is not clear. The Image Stabilizer does not operate. Probable Cause Corrective Measure The lens is dirty. Use a blower brush to remove dust, etc., from the lens surface. Then use a commercially available lens cleaner or similar material to wipe the lens.
Specifications 10×42L IS WP Type Prism binoculars Magnification Objective lens effective diameter 10× 42 mm (52mm filter can also be attached) Real field of view Apparent field of view / Field of view at 1000 m / yds 6.5˚ 59.2° (Calculated based on ISO 14132-1:2002) 114 m / 374 ft Exit pupil diameter 4.2 mm Eye relief 16 mm Pupil-distance adjustment range 57 to 75 mm Focusing distance range Approx. 2.
Only for European Union and EEA (Norway, Iceland and Liechtenstein) These symbols indicate that this product is not to be disposed of with your household waste, according to the WEEE Directive (2012/19/EU), the Battery Directive (2006/66/EC) and/or national legislation implementing those Directives.
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