Steiner Optik Binoculars XP User Manual

Peregrine  
Instruction Manual  
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USA, Canada & Caribbean  
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TABLE OF CONTENTS  
Introduction  
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6-7  
8-9  
Technology  
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Getting the most from your STEINERs  
Peregrine  
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Basic Features 10-11  
Adjusting your binoculars  
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Eyecups  
Installing Carrying strap and Rainguard  
Warranty  
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Welcome to the future  
Congratulations, you have purchased one of the most optically  
and technologically advanced binoculars in the world. Designed  
into this product are six decades of experience in manufacturing  
binoculars for the highest demands as well as years of dedicated  
research. Now our revolutionary  
Technology starts a new era of  
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observation: Welcome to the future.  
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DEAR NATURE AND OUTDOOR ENTHUSIAST,  
forests, plains, deserts and mountains all have their secrets.  
Those who are looking to unlock these secrets, for adventure  
or to just enjoy nature have a need to know what is out  
there. This is what it takes to make your hike,  
birding adventure or hunt an unforgettable ex-  
perience. The eye is the key: We can act to only  
what we see.  
situation, whether there are birds flying or animals hidden in  
cover which are almost invisible to the eye or whether gliste-  
ning sunlight distorts the colors of nature.  
STEINER is passionately committed to the user's  
requirements. We have combined six decades  
of experience and research and development,  
for professionals and amateurs alike with a  
deep understanding of their needs. That's why  
fellow hunters, hikers, bird watchers and  
naturalists can be confident when having this  
Your binocular features our new  
Technolo-  
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gy, creating a whole new level of viewing. For  
the first time a binocular will bring not only  
one of the key optical parameters of light  
transmission, color fidelity, sharpness and  
depth of field to highest levels but rather all  
four of them.  
STEINER  
binocular in their hands.  
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In the name of STEINER Optik and all emplo-  
yees I want to thank you for your trust in our  
binoculars.  
Carl Steiner President & Owner  
However, we at STEINER are convinced that it is more than  
technical excellence and high optical performance that is re-  
quired to build a truly optimal binocular for our customers.  
You need to know the user specific requirements as well as  
the unique environmental characteristics of where the bino-  
culars will be used. Binoculars need to be customized to the  
Yours truly,  
Carl Steiner  
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WHAT REALLY MATTERS.  
One of the most important parameters of a high-perfor-  
mance binocular is its light transmission, which means the  
amount of light that ultimately reaches the human eye.  
In low light conditions such as in rain, dusk or dawn a  
high light transmission can make a decisive difference.  
However, light transmission does not always equal light  
transmission. Each binocular has many different values for  
light transmission, depending upon the wavelength of  
light (color). Conventional binoculars tend to deliver  
limited peak values only at a certain wavelength (for  
example: blue) but lose other colors' transmission (for  
example: red) of up to 30%. The result of such trans-  
mission peaks, are color distortions – therefore high peak  
values will not improve your binoculars but are actually  
counterproductive for a true bright color image.  
transmission values only for a very specific wavelength. At  
the same time, however, it can have adverse effects at  
other wavelengths on light transmission, image sharpness  
and depth of field. This is why higher quality binoculars  
require multiple layers of lens coating that together result  
in good performance for the most important colors. Con-  
ventional technology was able to maximize only one of  
the four key optical performance parameters: Either light  
transmission, or color fidelity, or sharpness, or depth of  
field. The remaining three parameters have always been  
compromised.  
However behind this relatively simple sounding issue lies a  
substantial challenge. Optical lens coatings deliver high  
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REVOLUTIONARY  
TECHNOLOGY.  
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Technology – the result of many years of  
With our new  
light transmission that remains equally high over the  
entire visible light range. I.e. there are no outlier values  
with their negative effects on color fidelity. These are two  
decisive differences that you will instantly see with your  
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research – STEINER solved the puzzle. It allows for the first  
time to bring all key optical performance parameters to  
maximum levels at the same time: Without compromise.  
To produce these ultra-complex optical coating systems  
our engineers have come up with new production pro-  
cesses and developed a unique high-vacuum coating  
chamber. The end result is a true optical revolution –  
which you can now see.  
new  
binoculars.  
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Crystal clear image and outstanding depth  
of field.  
At the same time this new optical system delivers a crystal  
clear, sharp image. The innovative lens design results in  
the highest depth of field ever seen in a roof-prism bino-  
cular. The benefit is less focusing.  
Unique in light transmission and color fidelity.  
The  
Technology's unique coating formula allows for  
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GETTING THE MOST FROM YOUR STEINER  
BINOCULARS.  
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After years of research our engineers have created a new  
Objective lens diameter  
level of perfection with our Technology: enjoy your  
This number affects the objective lens surface area  
through which light enters the binocular. The larger the  
objective lens, the more light that is able to get into the  
binocular. Your image will be brighter at dusk, at night or  
in other low light conditions. With an 8x44 binocular the  
objective lens diameter is 44 millimeters - in contrast to  
the usually available 42 millimeter sizes your STEINER  
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binoculars. In contrast to other binocu-  
new STEINER  
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Technology enabled STEINER to achieve higher  
lars,  
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light transmission over the entire visible wavelength  
range. A difference you will instantly see in all conditions.  
However, several factors determine the optical perfor-  
mance of a binocular. They perform to the maximum only  
when all these parameters are optimally calibrated and in  
harmony with each other.  
binocular will offer a 10% larger objective lens surface.  
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Field of view  
Magnification  
The size of a binocular's field of view is stated in feet or as  
an angle and uses the value of reference at 1,000 yards. If  
your binoculars offer you a field of view of 390, then you  
will be able to see a 390 feet wide image at the distance  
of 1,000 yards.  
The value indicates how much closer an object appears  
through the binocular. The higher the magnification, the  
closer the object appears. However, similar to a photogra-  
phic zoom lens, a higher magnification narrows the field  
of view. With an 8x44 binocular, objects will appear to be  
eight times closer than with your naked eyes.  
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Exit pupil  
Cleaning  
Look through your binoculars and then move it about 12  
inches away from your eyes. You will see a bright circle  
within the oculars. This dictates how much light gets to  
your eye. The exit pupil is measured in millimeters (mm)  
and is a crucial indicator for low-light performance of a  
binocular. A human pupil can open up to 6 mm in low  
light and accordingly, binoculars that are used in low-light  
Clean your binoculars by wi-  
ping the rubber armoring with  
a damp cloth. More stubborn  
dirt may require a light soap  
and water solution on a damp  
cloth. The Nano Protection  
Optics of your  
binoculars  
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c o n d i t i o n s  
repels dirt or water to form on  
the lenses – simply wipe the  
objective or ocular lenses  
gently with the cleaning cloth  
that came in the original box.  
Clean the lenses only when  
necessary and never use any  
acrid cleaning solutions.  
Formula for Exit pupil:  
should offer a  
Objective lens Diameter  
Exit pupil =  
large exit pupil.  
Magnification  
Storage  
When not using your STEINER  
binoculars you should  
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store them in a cool dry spot. Avoid storage in spaces ex-  
posed to direct sunlight (i.e. in a car) or with extreme  
temperature changes.  
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Twist-up/Twist-down  
eyecups  
Sidelight screen  
Diopter setting  
Ocular  
Focusing Wheel  
NPS (Nitrogen-Pressure-System)  
Rubber Armoring  
Objective Lenses  
YOUR NEW STEINER BINOCULARS.  
When you receive your new STEINER  
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binoculars, plea-  
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Keep the original binocular packaging in case you  
need to ship your binoculars to us to be serviced. Use  
this package as an inner shipping container for your  
binoculars.  
se be sure to inspect for the following:  
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Make sure your binoculars show no obvious damage  
from shipping.  
Make sure that the Rainguard, Lens Cap and Carrying  
Strap are included in the box.  
Make sure you keep your original sales receipt as pro-  
of of purchase.  
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Ergonomic Eyecups  
They offer optimal protection  
from sidelight. We used only  
smooth and flexible silicone ma-  
terials with our eyecups, having  
NPS  
them adapt to your individual face shape. As an eyeglass  
wearer you can simply flap down the sidelight screens.  
(Nitrogen-Pressure-System)  
The internal nitrogen filling pre-  
vents internal fogging in case of  
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Nano Protection Optics  
extreme temperature changes.  
Protects the optical lenses espe-  
cially from environmental im-  
Only STEINER's two-valve technology provides a filling pro-  
cess that is gentle to all seals and reduces the oxygen con-  
tent within the binoculars to an absolute minimum.  
pacts. It is highly water-repellent  
(hydrophobic) and allows for  
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maximum visibility even in the worst weather conditions.  
Dirty binocular lenses belong to the past.  
Comfort-Balance Grip  
The innovative grip areas combine maximum grip with  
state-of-the-art ergonomic comfort. Especially during long  
glassing sessions the Gel-Pad Grips relieve pressure from  
your hands and thumbs and enable an optimal balance of  
your binocular.  
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ADJUSTING AND USING YOUR BINOCULAR.  
FOCUSING YOUR PEREGRINE  
MODEL.  
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Adjusting the binocular to your individual preferences  
begins by setting the interpupilary distance. This is the  
distance between the pupils of your eyes. The binocular  
tubes pivot on a hinge, moving the tubes closer or further  
apart. Pivot the binocular tubes until you see a single  
image when looking through the binocular.  
1.) Choose an object like a tree or a house at least 100  
yards away while you have good light conditions.  
2.) Cover the left objective with the Lens Cap and look  
through the binoculars with both eyes open.  
3.) Turn the center focus wheel to make the image  
appear clear and sharp.  
4.) Now cover the other objective (right side) and look  
through the binoculars with both eyes open.  
In case you have good vision and don't require vision aids  
such as glasses, your binocular is ready to use. You only  
need to make sure the diopter setting on the left ocular is  
on zero.  
5.) Turn the diopter setting wheel on your left ocular until  
the image appears clear and sharp.  
6.) Your binoculars are now individually calibrated to your  
eyes and ready for use.  
important!  
With their ergonomic eyecups all STEINER  
binoculars  
With both eyes open  
you can now use the fo-  
cus wheel to focus the  
binoculars for different  
distances.  
Do not force the diopter  
wheel or the diopter setting  
beyond the noticeable stop  
limits. This could severely  
damage your binoculars.  
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are perfectly suited for eyeglass wearers as well. Simply  
twist down the eyecups and turn down the sidelight  
screens - no further calibration with the diopter setting is  
required. In case you need glasses and prefer using your  
binocular without wearing them you need to calibrate the  
binocular to your individual eye sight.  
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COMFORTABLE ERGONOMIC EYECUPS.  
eyes are too close to the ocular. You will see some black  
areas when looking through the binoculars. You need to  
increase the distance by slightly moving the eyecup  
(usually just a few Millimeters) until you see a clear image.  
Your STEINERs are equipped with newly designed, ergono-  
mic eyecups. They play an important part in creating this  
unique viewing experience you will have will all  
models.  
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As twist-up / twist-down eyecups they easily adapt to your  
individual preferences, whether you wear glasses or not.  
Wearing contact lenses or no eye glasses. You need  
to create a distance between your eyes and the binoculars'  
ocular lenses. Use the binoculars only with deployed eye-  
cups. On both sides you will also find small screens that  
prevent sidelight to enter and increase image clarity.  
To turn the eyecups simply use your thumb and index fin-  
ger and twist the eyecups down in the direction indicated  
by the arrows. To twist them up, turn them in the other  
direction until you can feel the noticeable stop limit - after  
that you will only be able to minimally turn the eyecup.  
Eyeglass wearers. Wearing glasses you have already  
created the necessary distance between the binoculars'  
oculars and your eyes. Contrary to users without glasses (or  
with contact lenses) you usually don't need to artificially  
create this distance and you can use your binoculars with  
both eyecups fully retracted. To retract the eyecups simply  
use your thumb and index finger to twist them in the  
direction indicated by the arrows. Then fold down the side-  
light screen. When looking through your binoculars you  
can put your glasses directly onto the eyecups - the soft  
silicone material prevents scratching.  
This play is necessary to  
important!  
Never turn the eyecups  
with force beyond the noti-  
ceable stop limits. This can  
cause internal damage.  
adjust the sidelight screen  
for different users' inter-  
pupilary distances.  
Different models of eye glasses might vary the distance  
between the eye and the lens and it's possible that your  
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CARRYING STRAP.  
RAINGUARD.  
Included in the box of your new binocular you will find an  
ergonomic carrying strap for increased comfort. Its  
cushion relieves your neck even after long hours of use  
providing maximum comfort. In addition we have coated  
one side with a special water-repellent neoprene material  
that allows for a non-slip use in any weather condition.  
To prevent rainwater or dirt to collect on the oculars in  
adverse weather conditions each  
binocular is been  
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equipped with a removable, water-repellent rainguard. It  
will also increase your binoculars' protection when stored.  
It is easier to install the rain-  
guard prior to the carrying  
All STEINER  
binoculars are  
strap. Slip the cover over the  
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equipped with our patented  
ocular side of your binoculars.  
ClicLoc System. It ensures a  
As you attach the carrying strap  
speedy attachment or removal  
make sure that it goes through the rainguard's loop (see  
image). This way you can carry the strap around your neck  
and keep the oculars dry. Once you want to use the bino-  
culars just open one of the rainguard's buttons and slip  
the cover off the binoculars. The rainguard is still attached  
to the carrying strap on the other side and will prevent  
you loosing it by accident.  
of the strap. To install the strap  
insert the clip - with the little nose pointing away from the  
binocular - into the side attachment right next to the  
ocular until you feel it positively click. The strap will hold  
firmly. To remove the strap push the circular shaped but-  
ton located on the binocular strap attachment. While  
pushing the button pull the strap insert out of the attach-  
ment.  
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STEINER BINOCULARS, SIMPLY PERFECT.  
The trust of our customers confirms the precision, robust-  
ness and functionality of our products. Your trust is very  
important to us, so we have equipped all  
models with  
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a comprehensive 30 year warranty. It is valid for worldwi-  
de use and begins with the delivery of the binocular. Keep  
your original invoice and return it with the binoculars in  
case you ever need warranty service. When sending us  
your binoculars for repairs or for warranty service please  
take extra care to ensure sufficient cushioning  
Pioneer Research, Inc.  
97 Foster Road, Suite 5  
Moorestown, NJ 08077, USA  
Please understand that we cannot guarantee basic “wear  
and tear” and for expendable parts like rubber armoring,  
lens cap, carrying strap, eyecups or rainguard.  
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Pioneer Research  
97 Foster Road, Suite 5  
Moorestown, NJ 08057  
(856) 866-9191 (800) 257-7742  
Fax: (856) 866-8615  
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