Meade - 15-45x65mm User Manual - Page 3

Terrestrial Observing When viewing land objects, you will be observing through heat waves on the earth surface. You may have noticed these heat waves while driving down a highway during the summer. Heat waves cause a loss of image quality. If heat waves interfere with your viewing, try using low power to see a steadier, higher quality image. Observe in early morning hours, before the earth has built up too much internal heat. Cleaning and Maintenance Your spotting scope is a precision optical instrument designed for a lifetime of rewarding viewing. It will rarely, if ever, require factory servicing or maintenance. Follow these guidelines to keep your spotting scope in the best condition: • Avoid cleaning the spotting scope's lenses. A little dust on the front surface of the spotting scope's correcting lens will not cause loss of image quality. • When absolutely necessary, dust on the front lens should be removed with very gentle strokes of a camel hair brush or blown off with an ear syringe (available at most pharmacies). • Fingerprints and organic materials on the front lens may be removed with a solution of 3 parts distilled water to 1 part isopropyl alcohol. You may also add 1 drop of biodegradable dishwashing soap per pint of solution. Use soft, white facial tissues and make short, gentle strokes. Change tissues often. 4 CAUTION: Do not use scented or lotioned tissues or damage could result to the optics. DO NOT use a commercial photographic lens cleaner. • Your spotting scope is waterproof: It is designed to be used by the sportsman, boater or casual user in an environment in which exposure to water, such as rain, mist, splashing and so forth, might be a possibility. It is intended to be resistant to accidental exposure to water, but it is not designed for intentional submersion or extended use in water. If your spotting scope is intentionally immersed in water for any significant length of time, you risk voiding the warranty. Also note that although your spotting scope may be used near a water environment, water on the lens will cause images to be distorted. Wipe off water from the entire device with a soft cloth when you leave the water environment. Allow all lenses to dry fully before replacing the lens caps. Meade Customer Service If you have a question concerning your spotting scope, call Meade Instruments Customer Service Department at (800) 626‑3233. Customer Service hours are 7:00AM to 6:00PM, Pacific Time, Monday through Friday. Write or call the Meade Customer Service Department first, before returning the spotting scope to the factory, giving full particulars as to the nature of the problem, as well as your name, address, and daytime telephone number. The great majority of servicing issues can be resolved by telephone, avoiding return of the spotting scope to the factory. Specifications Meade Wilderness 20x - 60x 100mm Spotting Scope Finish Black rubber armor Lens coating Fully multi-coated Prism type BAK4 Prism system Porro Waterproof/fogproof nitrogen purged Yes* Objective diameter 100mm 20x Field of View (at 1000 yds.) 40 ft. 60x Field of View (at 1000 yds.) 79 ft. 20x Short focus 32ft. 60x Short focus 33.5ft. 20x Eye relief 21mm 60x Eye relief 18mm 20x Exit pupil 5mm 60x Exit pupil 1.7mm Length 21 in. Height 6.8 in. Weight 4.1 lbs Accessories Carry case, cleaning cloth * see "Cleaning and Maintenance" for details. and camera adapter Specifications Meade Wilderness 20x - 60x 80mm Spotting Scope Finish Black rubber armor Lens coating Fully multi-coated Prism type BAK4 Prism system Porro Waterproof/fogproof nitrogen purged Yes* Objective diameter 80mm 20x Field of View (at 1000 yds.) 44 ft. 60x Field of View (at 1000 yds.) 87 ft. 20x Short focus 26.3 ft. 60x Short focus 27.9ft. 20x Eye relief 21mm 60x Eye relief 18mm 20x Exit pupil 4mm 60x Exit pupil 1.3mm Length 18.25 in. Height 6.9 in. Weight 3.0 lbs Accessories Carry case, cleaning cloth * see "Cleaning and Maintenance" for details. and camera adapter 5