Meade CaptureView 8x42 User Manual

Operating Instructions
Meade
®
8 x 42 2.0D CaptureView
TM
Integrated Binocular and Digital Camera
WARNING! Never use a Meade
®
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.
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Fig. 1: Top View
1. Diopter Scale (on
underside of right
eyepiece)
2. SD Card Port
3. Eyepiece
4. Menu Button
5. Shutter Button
6. Left Button
7. Right Button
8. LCD Screen
9. Objective Lens
10. Camera Lens
(not visible, see
Fig. 2)
11. Barrel
12. USB Port
13. Battery
Compartment Lid
(see Fig. 2)
14. Focus knob (not
visible, see
Fig. 2)
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Meade CaptureView 8x42 Specifications

General

Brand	Meade
Model	CaptureView 8x42
Category	Binoculars
Language	English

Summary

Operating Instructions

Sun Viewing Safety Warning

Critical safety warning against looking at the sun with binoculars to prevent eye damage.

Introduction

How to Use Your Binocular

Binocular Eyepiece Adjustments

Instructions for adjusting eye relief and interpupillary distance for clear binocular vision.

Binocular Focusing Procedure

Steps to focus the binocular using the center focus knob and diopter scale.

How To Use Your Camera

Camera Battery Installation

Instructions for inserting AA batteries into the compartment.

Camera Menu Navigation

Guide on navigating the camera's menu system using buttons.

Capturing and Playing Back Images

Step-by-step guide on how to capture still images and view them.

Menus

Image Resolution and Media Management

Details on resolution options and erasing captured images/movies.

Camera Modes and Settings

Explains DSC/AVI modes, date settings, selftimer, flicker, and display settings.

System Requirements

Downloading and Software Installation

Connecting to a PC

Instructions for connecting the CaptureView to a PC via USB for data transfer.

Software Installation (Win98/XP/2000/ME)

Guides for installing software and drivers for different Windows versions.

Troubleshooting and Maintenance

Connection Procedures

Important steps for connecting and disconnecting the camera for downloads.

Care and Operating Environment

Guidelines for cleaning, storing, and operating the device in different environments.

Specifications

Limited Warranty

Warranty Coverage and Procedure

Details on warranty period, coverage, and the required return procedure.