Operation Manual SIB 16x40 WP WATERPROOF BINOCULAR WITH GYRO IMAGE STABILIZATION NEWCON™ 2010 Printed in Canada 105 Sparks Ave, Toronto, ON M2H 2S5 Canada
IMPORTANT INFORMATION Read prior to activation You have just purchased a complicated electronic device. To operate it properly, please read this manual carefully. Here are some common precautions that must be noted. • • • • • • • • • NEVER switch to the stabilization mode while the power supply control indicator is not glowing or less than 1 minute after activating the unit NEVER hit the unit while operating or being transported NEVER transport the unit without the case NEVER disassemble the unit.
9. CUSTOMER SUPPORT Should you experience any difficulties with your Newcon OPTIK product, consult the enclosed manual. If the problem remains unresolved, contact our customer support department at (416) 663-6963 or Toll free at 1-877-368-6666. Our operating hours are 9am-5pm, Monday - Friday, Standard East Time. At no time should equipment be sent back to Newcon without following the instructions of our technical support department. Newcon accepts no responsibility for unauthorized returns.
CAREFULLY READ ALL THE INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USE! FAILURE TO OBEY THE INSTRUCTIONS WILL VOID THE WARRANTY! 1. BRIEF DESCRIPTION SIB 16x40WP Gyro Stabilizing Binoculars is an ultimate instrument designed for long-range observation and tracking and surveillance. It is helpful for both amateur and professional users.
7. TROUBLESHOOTING 2. APPEARANCE AND CONTROLS The stabilization mode does not work. Check that the batteries are installed properly. Check the charge of the batteries. Replace if they are weak. Do not use old batteries with new ones. The image does not appear in focus. Bring the inspected object to the center of the image. Turning the eyepieces (2), adjust to achieve the clearest image on the screen. If the view still does not seem in focus, clean the lenses. They could be foggy or dusty.
- 3. TECHNICAL CHARACTERISTICS Magnification Angular field of view, no less 16x 3° Exit pupil diameter, mm 2.
Precautions: SIB 16x40 WP is a sophisticated precision optical instrument equipped with electronics. Therefore, it should be handled with due care. • Keep your device away from direct sunlight, impacts, dust, moisture, and sudden changes of temperatures. • Do not keep the device at temperatures higher than 50oC (122oF). • Do not touch the optical surfaces with fingers. Doing so may damage the anti-reflection coating. • Avoid shocks and sharp jolts.
5.2. Operation with image stabilization - Extract the battery cartridge. To do this, rotate the compartment cover (1) counterclockwise at quarter of the circle. The battery cartridge turns loose and can be extracted easily from the body of the unit. Note: Don’t apply extra strength to the handle! - Insert six AA batteries into the cartridge observing correct polarity, which is marked on the cartridge bottom.
