Vivitar MagnaCam 1025X2 User Manual

 
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MagnaCam 1025X2 DIGITAL CAMERA/BINOCULAR 
 
2 Megapixel
INSTRUCTION MANUAL   

 
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Contents 
 
1. Introduction 3
2. Specifications 5
3. Operation 9
4. Software Installation 16
5. Maintenance 18
 
 Note: 
In order to match the digital camera to the binocular optics the 
MagnaCam 1025x2 uses a lens with a focal length of 103 mm.  
This is equivalent to a 530 mm lens on a traditional 35mm camera. 
Any camera with such a long focal length is susceptible to image 
jitter which may cause images to appear blurred.  To capture a...

 
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1. Introduction 
MagnaCam is a unique combination of a binocular and 
digital camera.    It is designed for simple operational 
utility with these features: 
  
o Fully functional binocular 
o Integral Digital Camera offering: 

 
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1.1 Package Contents 
MagnaCam Digital Binocular kit typically includes the 
following items: 
 
1. Digital camera/binocular 
2. Binocular carrying pouch   
3. Binocular neck strap 
4. Two AAA batteries 
5. Cleaning cloth 
6. CD ROM(s) with application software 
7. USB cable 
8. Instruction Manual 
9. Warranty card 
 
Please note that inclusions and accessories will vary depending upon 
your retailer. Updates to this User Manual may be found...

 
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 2. Specifications   
Digital Camera 
Image Resolution (still images) High = 1600x1200 (Hr), Low = 1280×1024 (Lr)
Image Storage 25 images (High res.); 60 images (Low res.) 
Internal Memory 16MB (9MB for image storage, 7MB for buffer and AV)
Lens Aperture F7 
Focal Length 103 mm (35 mm equivalence of 531 mm) 
Angle of View (degrees) Horiz: +/- 3.7, Vert: +/-3.0, (Diag +/- 4.7) 
Range of Focus 24 feet (8 M) to infinity 
Exposure & White Balance...

 
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2.1 Product Features: 
   

 
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2.1.1 Battery Orientation 
The MagnaCam 1025x2 uses two 
AAA batteries.  To insert the 
batteries open the battery cover. 
Place the batteries with the polarity 
(orientation), as shown.  Note the 
small “+” and “-“ markings on the 
battery compartment and orientation 
decal inside the battery cavity. 
Close the battery door. 
Important note about batteries. 
The internal memory of the camera 
requires batteries to be present at 
all times in...

 
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2.2 LCD Display 
Digital camera modes and functions are presented on the information LCD 
display on the back of the camera frame.  Press and hold the Menu button 
for three to four seconds to power-on the camera.  The camera will beep 
as it powers-up. The camera will display the current resolution setting 
(example: Hi), and the current number of images that you had taken. Press 
the Menu button (repeatedly) to scroll through the digital...

 
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Clear (delete) Last 
image 
Press Shutter to delete the last image. The counter 
will decrease by one. 
 Resolution settingPress Shutter to toggle between High Res (1600 x 
1200) and Low Res (1280 x 1024) 
PCC PC Camera modePress Shutter to toggle between PC camera (PCC) 
and mass storage mode (USB) 
  SD card Indicates that an SD card is present 
 
Note:  The sequence of the digital camera menu presentation is the same as 
this table. When...

 
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3. Binocular Operation   
Adjusting the Pupil Distance   
Hold the two barrels of the binocular in each hand.    Pull the barrels 
together or apart until you see a single circular field with both eyes. This is 
the best inter-pupillary distance for observation.
  
Focusing the Binocular 
1. Close your right eye and look through the binocular at an object. 
Rotate the Center Focus Knob until the object is sharp and clear to 
your left eye....