MANTIS ELITE
Mantis Elite with Universal Stand - User Guide
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Overview
Turn on the power switch
X
and place the subject
beneath the Mantis viewing head.
Focus
Ensuring the friction clamp
Y
is loosened, move the viewing
head up or down until the subject is in focus.
When focused, tighten the friction clamp.
Eye Spacing
Adjust the eye spacing control
Z
to obtain a
comfortable stereo view.
Note:
Adjusting the eye spacing is very important for viewing
comfort and must be adjusted for each Mantis user.
Changing Lenses
To change an objective lens
[
, loosen the lens securing screw
\
and remove
the lens. Store the lens in the supplied holder.
Fit the chosen objective lens into the objective seat and tighten the securing
screw.
Alternatively, rotate the objective turret
]
to bring the second objective into use.
Head Counterbalance
When a lens has been changed, it may be necessary to adjust the head counterbalance. Adjust the counterbalance screw
^
(clockwise for lighter lenses or counter-clockwise for heavier ones) until the viewing head does not drift up or down
when unsupported.
Tilt Adjustment of Head (optional)
Loosen the tilt adjustment friction control
_
, move the viewing head up or down to the required position and tighten the
friction control.
Hood Removal
In certain lighting environments it may improve viewing by removing the anti glare hood
`
.
Operation
General Care
f
Cover your Mantis with a dust cover when not in use.
f
Remove dust with a soft brush or cleaning cloth.
f
The Mantis viewing screen and lenses should be cleaned with a lens cleaning cloth.
f
Keep accessories in a dust-free environment when not in use.
Service
Service and repair work must only be carried out by service engineers authorised by Vision Engineering.
This product is warranted to be free from defects in material and workmanship for a period of one year from the date of invoice to the original purchaser.
If during the warranty period the product is found to be defective, it will be repaired or replaced at facilities of Vision Engineering or elsewhere, all at the op-
tion of Vision Engineering. However, Vision Engineering reserves the right to refund the purchase price if it is unable to provide replacement, and repair is not
commercially practicable or cannot be timely made. Parts not of Vision Engineering manufacture carry only the warranty of their manufacturer. Expendable
components such as fuses carry no warranty.
This warranty does not cover damage in transit, damage caused by misuse, neglect, or carelessness, or damage resulting from either improper servicing or
modification by other than Vision Engineering approved service personnel. Further, this warranty does not cover any routine maintenance work on the product
described in the user guide or any minor maintenance work which is reasonably expected to be performed by the purchaser.
No responsibility is assumed for unsatisfactory operating performance due to environmental conditions such as humidity, dust, corrosive chemicals, deposition
of oil or other foreign matter, spillage, or other conditions beyond the control of Vision Engineering.
Except as stated herein, Vision Engineering makes no other warranties, express or implied by law, whether for resale, fitness for a particular purpose or other-
wise. Further, Vision Engineering shall not under any circumstances be liable for incidental, consequential or other damages.
Warranty
MANTIS ELITE
Mantis Elite with Universal Stand - User Guide
www.visioneng.com/support
E
n
glish
10
Overview
Turn on the power switch
X
and place the subject
beneath the Mantis viewing head.
Focus
Ensuring the friction clamp
Y
is loosened, move the viewing
head up or down until the subject is in focus.
When focused, tighten the friction clamp.
Eye Spacing
Adjust the eye spacing control
Z
to obtain a
comfortable stereo view.
Note:
Adjusting the eye spacing is very important for viewing
comfort and must be adjusted for each Mantis user.
Changing Lenses
To change an objective lens
[
, loosen the lens securing screw
\
and remove
the lens. Store the lens in the supplied holder.
Fit the chosen objective lens into the objective seat and tighten the securing
screw.
Alternatively, rotate the objective turret
]
to bring the second objective into use.
Head Counterbalance
When a lens has been changed, it may be necessary to adjust the head counterbalance. Adjust the counterbalance screw
^
(clockwise for lighter lenses or counter-clockwise for heavier ones) until the viewing head does not drift up or down
when unsupported.
Tilt Adjustment of Head (optional)
Loosen the tilt adjustment friction control
_
, move the viewing head up or down to the required position and tighten the
friction control.
Hood Removal
In certain lighting environments it may improve viewing by removing the anti glare hood
`
.
Operation
General Care
f
Cover your Mantis with a dust cover when not in use.
f
Remove dust with a soft brush or cleaning cloth.
f
The Mantis viewing screen and lenses should be cleaned with a lens cleaning cloth.
f
Keep accessories in a dust-free environment when not in use.
Service
Service and repair work must only be carried out by service engineers authorised by Vision Engineering.
This product is warranted to be free from defects in material and workmanship for a period of one year from the date of invoice to the original purchaser.
If during the warranty period the product is found to be defective, it will be repaired or replaced at facilities of Vision Engineering or elsewhere, all at the op-
tion of Vision Engineering. However, Vision Engineering reserves the right to refund the purchase price if it is unable to provide replacement, and repair is not
commercially practicable or cannot be timely made. Parts not of Vision Engineering manufacture carry only the warranty of their manufacturer. Expendable
components such as fuses carry no warranty.
This warranty does not cover damage in transit, damage caused by misuse, neglect, or carelessness, or damage resulting from either improper servicing or
modification by other than Vision Engineering approved service personnel. Further, this warranty does not cover any routine maintenance work on the product
described in the user guide or any minor maintenance work which is reasonably expected to be performed by the purchaser.
No responsibility is assumed for unsatisfactory operating performance due to environmental conditions such as humidity, dust, corrosive chemicals, deposition
of oil or other foreign matter, spillage, or other conditions beyond the control of Vision Engineering.
Except as stated herein, Vision Engineering makes no other warranties, express or implied by law, whether for resale, fitness for a particular purpose or other-
wise. Further, Vision Engineering shall not under any circumstances be liable for incidental, consequential or other damages.
Warranty
MANTIS ELITE
Mantis Elite with Universal Stand - User Guide
www.visioneng.com/support
E
n
glish
10
Overview
Turn on the power switch
X
and place the subject
beneath the Mantis viewing head.
Focus
Ensuring the friction clamp
Y
is loosened, move the viewing
head up or down until the subject is in focus.
When focused, tighten the friction clamp.
Eye Spacing
Adjust the eye spacing control
Z
to obtain a
comfortable stereo view.
Note:
Adjusting the eye spacing is very important for viewing
comfort and must be adjusted for each Mantis user.
Changing Lenses
To change an objective lens
[
, loosen the lens securing screw
\
and remove
the lens. Store the lens in the supplied holder.
Fit the chosen objective lens into the objective seat and tighten the securing
screw.
Alternatively, rotate the objective turret
]
to bring the second objective into use.
Head Counterbalance
When a lens has been changed, it may be necessary to adjust the head counterbalance. Adjust the counterbalance screw
^
(clockwise for lighter lenses or counter-clockwise for heavier ones) until the viewing head does not drift up or down
when unsupported.
Tilt Adjustment of Head (optional)
Loosen the tilt adjustment friction control
_
, move the viewing head up or down to the required position and tighten the
friction control.
Hood Removal
In certain lighting environments it may improve viewing by removing the anti glare hood
`
.
Operation
General Care
f
Cover your Mantis with a dust cover when not in use.
f
Remove dust with a soft brush or cleaning cloth.
f
The Mantis viewing screen and lenses should be cleaned with a lens cleaning cloth.
f
Keep accessories in a dust-free environment when not in use.
Service
Service and repair work must only be carried out by service engineers authorised by Vision Engineering.
This product is warranted to be free from defects in material and workmanship for a period of one year from the date of invoice to the original purchaser.
If during the warranty period the product is found to be defective, it will be repaired or replaced at facilities of Vision Engineering or elsewhere, all at the op-
tion of Vision Engineering. However, Vision Engineering reserves the right to refund the purchase price if it is unable to provide replacement, and repair is not
commercially practicable or cannot be timely made. Parts not of Vision Engineering manufacture carry only the warranty of their manufacturer. Expendable
components such as fuses carry no warranty.
This warranty does not cover damage in transit, damage caused by misuse, neglect, or carelessness, or damage resulting from either improper servicing or
modification by other than Vision Engineering approved service personnel. Further, this warranty does not cover any routine maintenance work on the product
described in the user guide or any minor maintenance work which is reasonably expected to be performed by the purchaser.
No responsibility is assumed for unsatisfactory operating performance due to environmental conditions such as humidity, dust, corrosive chemicals, deposition
of oil or other foreign matter, spillage, or other conditions beyond the control of Vision Engineering.
Except as stated herein, Vision Engineering makes no other warranties, express or implied by law, whether for resale, fitness for a particular purpose or other-
wise. Further, Vision Engineering shall not under any circumstances be liable for incidental, consequential or other damages.
Warranty
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