Vortex TALON HD 10x42 User Manual page 3

Properly focus the binocular
For the best views, follow this two-step process to properly adjust the
center focus and diopter. Choose an object that is about 20 yards
away from you and stay in the same spot until you have adjusted the
binocular for your eyes.
1. Adjust the center focus—start by closing your right eye or covering
the right objective lens with your hand.
Focus your left eye on the object and adjust
the center focus wheel until the image is
in focus. Leave the center focus in this
position as you adjust the diopter.
Adjust the diopter—start by closing your left eye or covering the left
objective lens with your hand. Look through
your right eye and adjust the diopter (ring
found on the right eyepiece) until the object is
in focus. Make note of this diopter setting in
case you need to set it again.
From this point on, you will only need to use the center focus wheel.
Binoculars are not intended for looking at the sun, or any other
Caution:
intense light source. Such viewing could damage the retina and cornea of
your eyes—even to the point of causing blindness.
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Carry Case
The protective case of the Talon HD provides
safe storage between viewing sessions. The
carry strap is already attached to the case.
Lens Covers
The Talon HD comes with a rainguard for
the ocular lenses and tethered objective lens
covers. Use these covers to protect the lenses
whenever you are not viewing.
Neckstrap
Attach the padded neckstrap to the Talon HD in three simple steps.
Begin with the right barrel of the binocular and repeat the process for
the left barrel.
2. Hold the buckle
1. Push a few inches of
the strap through the and thread the end of
strap attachment on the the strap through the
buckle.
binocular.
Note: If using another type of strap, never attach metal O-rings directly onto
the strap attachment.
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3. Adjust the overall
length, then pull the
tight until strap secured
within the buckle.