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Operating Instructions
Meade® CaptureView IITM
8x22, 8x30 Integrated Binocular
and Digital Cameras
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.
1. Diopter Knob (on
underside)
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2. Center Focus Knob
3. Objective Lens
4. Mode Button
5. Shutter Button
6. USB Port
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7. Eyepiece
8. Camera Lens
9. LCD Screen
10. Battery Compartment
11. Barrel
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Fig 1a: Top View
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Fig 1b: Side View
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2. Select an object that is at least 30 feet (10m) away.
3. Viewing with just your left eye, turn the Center Focus Knob (2, Fig. 1a) until
the object you are viewing is focused.
4. Viewing with just your right eye, turn the Diopter Knob (1, Fig. 1a) until the
object you are viewing is also in focus.
5. Objects can now be brought into focus by turning the Center Focus Knob.
III. How To Use Your Camera
CaptureView II performs best under good lighting conditions. It also takes some
practice to get used to high-magnification photography. We suggest that you take
some time to practice capturing and downloading pictures. Depending on the
available light and your distance from the object, captured images may not
appear as bright or centered exactly as viewed through the binoculars.
Inserting Batteries
1. To remove the battery compartment lid (10, Fig. 1b), gently pull to the
rear and upward.
2. Insert 2 AAA-size batteries into the compartment, noting correct
polarity as illustrated inside the compartment.
Important Note: Download pictures to your PC before removing the
batteries. Removing the batteries will erase your images. Also, be sure
CaptureView II is off before changing the batteries.
Turn on the Camera
1. Press the Mode button (4, Fig. 1a) to turn on the camera.
Taking Still Pictures/Setting the Resolution Mode
1. Turn on the camera.The LCD displays "00;" this is the picture taking
mode.
2. Before taking a picture, select a picture resolution: Press the Mode
button repeatedly until the High Resolution "Hr" icon displays. (The
first time you use the camera, the Hr icon displays. Subsequently, the
camera, when it is powered-up, displays the last Resolution setting you
have chosen.) Press the Shutter button (5, Fig. 1a) if you wish to
change to the Low Resolution mode (the "Lr" icon will display). After
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the desired resolution icon displays, press the Shutter button to select
that mode; a beep sounds to confirm the selection. The mode selected
displays on the LCD.
Note: If you are in Hr resolution, the self-timer mode will also be in Hr
resolution, etc.
3. Sight on a target using the binocular.
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4. Hold CaptureView II steady and press the Shutter button. A beep
sounds to confirm that a picture was taken.
5. The counter in the LCD increases by one.
Note: If you take more than 99 pictures, the camera counter returns to
01. The counter flashes, indicating that the number of pictures is more
than 99. Three screens will be displayed. For example, if you have
taken 148 photos, the counter displays, in sequence, 01, 48, 99. If you
have taken 312 photos, the counter displays 03, 12, 99. The final 99
means that you have taken more than 99 pictures.
Self-Timer
The self-timer allows a 10 second delay before taking a picture.
1. Press the Mode button (4, Fig. 1) to turn on the camera.
2. Select a picture resolution mode as described in "Taking Still
Pictures/Setting the Resolution."
3. Press the Mode button until the self-timer icon displays. Press the
Shutter button to select the self-timer mode.
4. Press the Shutter button again. The icon flashes for 10 seconds.
5. CaptureView II beeps when the picture has been taken. The counter in
the LCD increases by one.
Erasing/Deleting Pictures
You can erase the last picture you captured using the CL option or erase all the
pictures you have stored in memory using the CA option.
1. Press the Mode button (4, Fig. 1) to turn on the camera.
2. Select the CL option to erase the last pictured you captured or select
the CA option to erase all the pictures. Press the Shutter button and
the chosen erase icon flashes.
3. Press the Shutter button again while the icon is flashing to erase the
image(s).
Note: When CaptureView II’s memory is full, the LCD displays "Fu"
and you are prevented from taking any more pictures until you have
downloaded your pictures and/or erased pictures using the CL or CA
options.
Other Modes
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The Battery Life indicator (at the lower right of the LCD) shows black
shading top and bottom when receiving full power.
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Off ("OF). Pressing the shutter/select button shuts the camera off.
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Continuous Picture mode. Press the Shutter button when this icon
displays to take up to 2 minutes of continuous video images
(depending on how much free memory you have remaining). Press the
Shutter button again to exit this mode.
PC Connect Mode. This icon only displays when CaptureView II is
connected to your PC with the supplied USB cable. You can download
images to your PC or transmit live video through your camera in this
mode.
IV. System Requirements
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Windows 98 Se/Windows Me/Windows 2000/Windows XP.
233MHz (or equivalent) processor or faster.
128MB of SDRAM.
Video (VGA) card with 2MB of RAM for minimum 16-bit (High Color) display.
CD-ROM drive.
USB port.
600MB of free hard drive space.
If you have questions regarding your PC system specifications, please contact
your PC manufacturer.
V. Driver and Software Installation
No driver is necessary for downloading your pictures or movies (unless you are
using Windows 98 Se; see "For Win 98 Se Users"). Just attach one end of the
USB cable to the camera's USB port (6, Fig. 1) and the other end to your PC's
USB port. Refer to Fig. 2. Your PC considers the camera as a mass storage
device and displays it like a hard drive. You can then copy your still pictures or
movies to your computer or even copy files to the flash card on your camera.
See "For WinXP/2000/Me Users."
For Win 98 Se Users
1. Install the software first. Do not plug your camera in until you have
installed the software.
2. Insert the provided CD ROM into your CD ROM drive.
3. The Installation window displays. Click on "Installation Driver."
4. The Installation Wizard driver setup begins automatically. Follow the on-screen
directions. Two windows display. The windows give you a choice of buttons:
Click on "Next" in each window.
5. Click on "Finish" on the final window. Installation is complete.
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Fig. 2: Connecting the USB cable.
6. Install the Photo Manager software. See "Install Photo Manager."
7. After the setup is complete, follow any on-screen instruction (e.g., "Restart
Computer"). Using the provided USB cable, plug the one end of the cable into
the camera's USB port and the other end into your PC's USB port. Refer to
Fig. 2.
8. Wait for about 10 seconds, follow any on-screen instructions. You may now
download images to your PC using the Photo Manager software.
For WinXP/2000/Me Users
1. Using the provided USB cable, plug the one end of the cable into the
camera's USB port and the other end into your PC's USB port. Refer to
Fig. 2.
2. CaptureView II automatically installs drivers on your PC (there is no need for
external drivers).
3. After setup is complete, using Windows Explorer, you can browse the
camera's memory as if it were a hard drive.
4. If CaptureView II does not appear in Windows Explorer, it might be using a
drive letter that has already been assigned by your PC (e.g., C:, D:, E:, etc.).
Use Windows' Disk Manager program to change the drive letter to an
unassigned letter (e.g., K:).
5 You may now copy images or files from the camera's memory to your PC just
as you would with any external hard drive or flash memory.
6. You may install Photo manager if so desired. See "Install Photo Manager."
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Install Photo manager
The CD ROM also includes the Thalia Photo Manager that will assist you in editing
your images, and provide you with other useful functions. Check the Photo
Manager's Help menu, which provides detailed information about the programs'
many features.
To install the program:
1. Before inserting the disk into the drive, copy down the serial number ("s/n")
that is printed on the CD ROM disk. Insert the provided CD ROM into your CD
ROM drive.
2. The Installation window displays. Click on "Install Thalia Photo Manager."
3. Choose the language for installation (e.g., "English"), and click on the "OK"
button.
4. The Installation Wizard driver setup begins automatically. A window displays
and gives you a choice of buttons: click on "Next."
5. The licensing agreement displays. Click on "Yes" to confirm that you have
read and will abide by the agreement.
6. The Custom Information window displays. Fill in your name, company name
and serial number, and click on "Next."
7. The Setup Type window displays. Beginning users, click on "Typical."
Advanced users may wish to select "Custom."
8. The Choose File Destination window displays. You may confirm the file
destination by clicking on "Next." If you wish to choose another file destination,
click on the "Browse" button and locate the new path. When the desired path
is displayed, click on "Next."
9. The Setup Status window displays as the programs installs. When installation
is complete, click on the "Finish" button.
Troubleshooting
It is very important to use the following connection and disconnection pro-
cedures to download pictures.
1. Only connect CaptureView II to your PC when the PC is on and Windows has
completed loading.
2. Your CaptureView II camera and PC must be connected before running the
software program.
3. Avoid connecting, disconnecting and reconnecting the camera. If you have
downloaded pictures and disconnected the camera, please reboot before
reconnecting.
4. Always disconnect CaptureView II before shutting down the PC.
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If CaptureView II is unexpectedly not recognized by the software program,
close the program, disconnect the camera and reboot your PC. Only connect
and disconnect your CaptureView II using the procedure outlined in this
section.
VI. Maintenance
Care of your CaptureView II
1. Never immerse CaptureView II into any fluid or liquid. Remove dust or
stains with a soft cloth dampened with water or neutral detergent. Keep in a
dry and cool dust-free environment or a container when it is NOT used.
2. Take the batteries out when CaptureView II is NOT to be used over a long period.
3. Avoid dropping CaptureView II. Do not disassemble CaptureView II.
4. Important Note: Download pictures to your PC before removing the batteries.
Removing the batteries will erase your images.
VII. Specifications
8 x 22 Model
Binocular Power
8X
Binocular Objective Lens Diameter
Binocular Optical Design
Binocular Close Focus
22mm
Folding Roof Prism, fully-coated
16.4 ft. (5.0m)
Angle of View (Camera / Binocular)
Binocular Field of View
Image Capture Resolution
8.0° / 7.0°
367 ft. (112m) at 1000 yds.
640 x 480 (Hr): 160 pictures,
320 x 240 (Lr): 580 pictures
f/5.6; Fixed Lens
Camera Aperture
Camera Optimum Range
Memory
32 ft. (9.8m) to Infinity
8MB SDRAM
Operating System Requirements
Operating Environment
Windows 98 Se/2000/Me/XP
41° to 104° F (5° to 40° C), 20%-85%
relative humidity, non-condensing.
USB
Interface Type
Weight
9.3 oz. (254.5g)
Product Dimensions
4.4" x 3.6" x 2.0"
(112mm x 92mm x 50mm)
Two AAA 1.5V Alkaline
USB cable, instructions, neck strap,
cleaning cloth, carry case, CD ROM
with image editing software
Battery (user supplied)
Accessories
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8 x 30 Model
Binocular Power
8X
Binocular Objective Lens Diameter
Binocular Optical Design
Binocular Close Focus
30mm
Folding Roof Prism, fully-coated
11.5 ft. (3.5m)
Angle of View (Camera / Binocular)
Binocular Field of View
Image Capture Resolution
8.0° / 5.8°
304 ft. (92.7m) at 1000 yds.
640 x 480 (Hr): 160 pictures,
320 x 240 (Lr): 580 pictures
f/5.6; Fixed Lens
Camera Aperture
Camera Optimum Range
Memory
32 ft. (9.8m) to Infinity
8MB SDRAM
Operating System Requirements
Operating Environment
Windows 98 Se/2000/Me/XP
41° to 104° F (5° to 40° C)
20%-85% relative humidity,
non-condensing.
Interface Type
Weight
USB
7.1 oz.
Product Dimensions
5.6" x 3.7" x 1.9"
(143mm x 93mm x 49mm)
Two AAA 1.5V Alkaline
USB cable, instructions, neck strap,
cleaning cloth, carry case, CD ROM
with image editing software
Battery (user supplied)
Accessories
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BINOCULAR/DIGITAL CAMERA LIMITED WARRANTY
Every Meade binocular/digital camera 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. At its option, 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
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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.
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of the claimed defect, as well as the owner’s name, address, and phone number.
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Meade reserves the right to change product specifications or to discontinue productions without
prior notice. This warranty supersedes all previous Meade binocular warranties.
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Attn : Binocular/Digital Camera Repair
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