REPAIR OF MEADE BINOCULARS IN THE U.S.A.:
In the event that your Meade binocular requires servicing, please follow this procedure:
1. Carefully package your binocular to avoid shipping damage; use a thick-walled carton box
for mailing.
2. Enclose a written statement detailing the
exact nature of the service needed. Be sure to include your
name, address, plus daytime and evening telephone numbers.
3. Enclose $20.00 to cover handling and return-shipping, by check or money order payable to "Meade
Instruments." Warranty servicing will not be performed without receipt of this handling and shipping
charge. Non-warranty repairs may entail additional charges which will be confirmed with you before
any binocular repairs are initiated.
3. Insure the package and send your binocular, freight prepaid, to:
Meade Instruments Corporation, attn: Binocular Repair
6001 Oak Canyon, Irvine, California 92618
MEADE BINOCULAR LIMITED WARRANTY
Every Meade binocular is warranted by Meade Instruments Corporation ("Meade") to be free of defects in materials
and workmanship for a period of ONE YEAR from the date of original purchase in the U.S.A. and Canada Meade
will repair or replace the product, or part thereof, found upon inspection by Meade to be defective, provided the
defective part or product is returned to Meade, freight prepaid, with proof of purchase. This warranty applies to the
original purchaser only and is non-transferable. Meade products purchased outside North America are not included
in this warranty, but are covered under separate warranties issued by Meade International Distributors.
RGA Number Required: Prior to the return of any product or part, a Return Goods Authorization (RGA) number must
be obtained from Meade by writing, or by calling (949) 451-1450. Each returned part or product must include a writ-
ten statement detailing the nature of the claimed defect, as well as the owner’s name, address, and phone number.
This warranty is not valid in cases where the product has been abused or mishandled, where unauthorized repairs
have been attempted or performed, or where depreciation of the product is due to normal wear-and-tear. Meade
specifically disclaims special, indirect, or consequential damages or lost profit, which may result from a breach of this
warranty. Any implied warranties which cannot be disclaimed are hereby limited to a term of one year from the date
of original retail purchase.
This warranty gives you specific rights. You may have other rights which vary from state to state. Meade reserves
the right to change product specifications or to discontinue productions without prior notice. This warranty
supersedes all previous Meade binocular warranties.
Use and Care
Your Meade binocular is designed to deliver optimal performance for
maximum viewing enjoyment. Regardless of your application — bird
watching, nature studies, following spectator sports or sight seeing —
you will appreciate the superior optics and durable construction that
make Meade binoculars an excellent investment.
To protect your investment and ensure that you can take full advantage
of your Meade binocular for many years to come, please take a few
moments to review these instructions for proper use and care.
EYE RELIEF FOR EYEGLASS WEARERS
For best results when viewing an object while wearing eyeglasses, fold
down the rubber eyecups and place them against your glasses. For twist
or pull down eyecups, keep in the down position.
ADJUSTING THE EYEPIECES
The distance between your eyes varies from person to person. This
distance is known as the interpupillary distance, or IPD. Adjustment of
your personal IPD is an important first step in the proper use of your
Meade binocular:
1. Hold the binocular up to your eyes in the normal viewing position,
using both hands to hold each barrel firmly.
2. Pull the barrels apart or push the barrels together until you see a
single circular field with both of your eyes.
FOCUSING THE BINOCULAR
1. Set the Diopter Knob (see diagram) at zero.
2. Look at an object that is approximately 100 feet (30m.) away.
3. With the lens cover or your hand, cover the right Objective Lens so
that you will be looking through your left eye only.
4. Rotate the Center Focus Knob until the object you are viewing with
your left eye is sharp and clear.
5. Remove the lens cover (or hand) from the right
Objective Lens and cover the left Objective Lens so
that you will be looking through your right eye only.
6. While looking at the object, rotate the Diopter Knob
until the object you see through your right eye is
sharp and clear. At this point the object is in focus.
7. Now, with a simple turn of the Focus Knob, both far and near
objects can easily be brought into focus.
FOCUSING ZOOM BINOCULARS
Various Meade binoculars are designed to “zoom” — to move closer to
or farther away from an object. To focus a zoom binocular, first set the
power at its highest magnification, then simply follow the same binoc-
ular focusing instructions shown above. After the binocular is focused
for your eyes at the highest power, simply move the zoom lever (see
diagram) for focusing at lower powers.
NOTE: Zoom binoculars typi-
cally provide better quality images at lower powers.
FOCUSING WITH EASYVIEW ELECTRIC FOCUS BINOCULARS
1. Look through binoculars.
2. Press the left focus button to focus on nearer objects.
3. Press the right focus button to focus on more distant objects.
4. Continue to use both buttons until the object is sharply focused.
To Install Batteries
1. Slide open the battery compartment located on the underside of the
binoculars.
2. Install 2 AAA batteries according to the polarity (+,-) orientation
indicated in the diagram inside the battery compartment.
3. Close the cover .
Important Note: Follow battery manufacturer's precautions. Do
not install batteries backwards or mix new and used batteries. Do
not mix battery types. If these precautions are not followed,
batteries may explode, catch fire or leak. Improperly installed
batteries void your warranty.
WATERPROOF / FOG PROOF MODELS
Select Meade binoculars offer protection against internal moisture
condensation, humidity, and dust. Waterproof/fog proof binoculars
have been nitrogen-purged to expel all internal moisture and
atmosphere, and are then “O-Ring” sealed for the ultimate in
protection in all weather conditions.
CARE AND CLEANING
By following these simple guidelines, your Meade
binocular will provide optimal performance for many years:
1. Keep binocular lenses clean and free of moisture and dirt.
2. When not in use, do not expose your binoculars to direct sunlight
for long periods of time (e.g. on the dashboard of your vehicle).
3. Store your binocular in a cool, dry place. Always store your
binocular in its carrying case, with the rubber eyecups in the “up”
position.
4. Binoculars are precision instruments — handle them with care. Do
not drop, shake, bump or rattle your binocular. Its precision optics
can become misaligned (out of collimation) as a result of rough
treatment, which can render the instrument virtually unusable.
Collimation problems usually require repair by a trained technician,
and are generally
not covered by the Warranty.
To clean your binocular, follow these simple steps:
1. Before attempting to clean any of the lenses, carefully remove all
grit, sand, dirt, dust, or other substances which may scratch the
surface of the optics. Avoid touching lens surfaces with fingers or
coarse materials. Use a soft lens brush, lens cleaning tissue, a
lint-free cotton cloth, a clean cotton swab, or “canned” air.
2. For materials that remain on the lenses, use a liquid substance
designed to remove grease (e.g., commercial lens cleaner, house-
hold window cleaner or rubbing alcohol).
CAUTION: Do not apply
liquid directly onto a lens, which may result in the liquid
seeping into the barrel of the binocular. Apply the solution onto
a cloth or swab, and use the cloth or swab to remove the foreign
substance with circular motions. Take care as to not rub away anti-
reflectant lens coatings.
Use a light touch.
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® The name “Meade,” and the Meade logo, are trademarks registered with the U.S. Patent
Office and in principal countries throughout the world. All rights reserved.
™The name EasyView is a trademark of the Meade Instruments Corporation.
© 2004 Meade Instruments Corporation.
Porro Prism Design
1. Eyepiece (ocular) Lens
2. Interpupillary Distance (IPD)
3. Diopter Knob
4. Rubber Eyecup
5. Center Focus Knob
6. Objective Lens
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WARNING! Never use a Meade
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binocular
to look at the Sun! Looking at or near the
Sun will cause instant and irreversible
damage to your eye. Eye damage is often
painless, so there is no warning to the observer that
damage has occurred until it is too late. Do not point
the binocular at or near the Sun. Children should
always have adult supervision while observing.
Roof Prism
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Diopter Knob
Zoom Lever
Porro Prism
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