Orion 5374 user manual

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INSTRUCTION MANUAL
Paragon-Plus
Binocular Mount
#5374 with tripod
#5376 tripod not included
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IN 230 Rev. A 05/07

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Binocular (optional) Altitude knob Tension knobs Binocular mounting knob (not shown) Parallelogram Counterweight shaft lock knobs Counterweight shaft Counterweight Pivot disk Elevator shaft lock lever Elevator shaft crank Tripod leg Brace lock knob Center brace Helical lock rings Dual rubber/spike foot Figure 1. The Paragon-Plus binocular mount 2

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Congratulations on your purchase of the Orion Paragon-Plus Figure 2. Line up the Binocular Mount. This sturdy support apparatus is designed threaded pan head attach- to allow comfortable use of binoculars up to 80mm in aperture ment shaft of the tripod with for astronomical or terrestrial viewing. The mount greatly the threaded hole on the bot- reduces arm strain and positions the binocular away from the tom of the pivot disk. Then tripod, allowing the viewer to stand or sit comfortably under ho

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Figure 6. The binocular mount can be used to view objects at or near the zenith. Adjust the tripod so that you can stand under the binoc- tilt angle ular to view objects located high in the sky. Altitude knob Figure 4. The “tilt angle” of the binoculars Adjusting the Paragon-Plus Tripod Height (#5374) You may find that the binocular position is too low when the tri- pod legs are fully retracted. To raise the height you should extend the legs of the tripod. You should remove the binocular mount b

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Astronomical Use The Paragon-Plus binocular mount allows viewing of subjects from the horizon all the way up to the zenith. To view objects at the zenith, adjust the binocular mount and tripod so that they will be tall enough for you to stand underneath the binocular. Then adjust the tilt angle of the binocular to point it at the zenith. Stand underneath the binocular and look up into them. When done properly, this should resemble Figure 6. Transporting When moving the binocular mount any signif

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One-Year Limited Warranty This Orion Paragon Binocular Mount is warranted against defects in materials or workmanship for a period of one year from the date of purchase. This warranty is for the benefit of the original retail purchaser only. During this warranty period Orion Telescopes & Binoculars will repair or replace, at Orion’s option, any warranted instrument that proves to be defective, provided it is returned postage paid to: Orion Warranty Repair, 89 Hangar Way, Watsonville, CA 95076. I