Simmons Optics CV-4 User Manual

CV-4 8 x 30 Digital Camera Binocular®

Adjust Eye Relief Adjust the BarrelsYou will need to adjust the barrels asthe distance between your eyes isusually different than the distancebetween

11Using Your BinocularFocus the Binocular1. Set the Diopter Scale on undersideof CaptureView at its center pointbetween “+” and “-.”2. Choose an objec

CV-4 is waterproof and seals in the electronics, batteries, memory card and USBport. However, this means that you will need to install the batteries a

13CaptureView has three modes: Menu, Preview (Still, Movie and Flashback) andPlayback.Use the Preview mode Select the Menu modeSelect the Playback mod

Turn on CameraDisplay MenusMove the Red Selection Box throughthe MenusSelect a Menu or Menu OptionGo Back to the Last Displayed MenuExit the Menus or

15Select Near or Far Focus1. Press and hold down the Mode button for 3 seconds to turn on thecamera.2. The binocular can be focused usingthe focus kno

CaptureView performs best under good lighting conditions. Take some time to practice capturing still pictures and video.Take a Still Picture 1. Press

Capture Video1. Press and hold the Menu button for3 to 5 seconds to turn on the camera. Point the binoculars andimages will appear on the LCD.2. Press

Other Menu OptionsIf you want to... Do this...18For example, you may want to record abaseball pitcher throwing a pitch:1. Select the Settings menu and

Other Menu OptionsSome suggestions for using Flashback19Let’s say your daughter is on the varsity basketball team. And right now, she’sdribbling down

20Playback ImagesNote: A counter appears at theupper left. If the counter reads 3/5,for example, it means the third offive items.A movie counts as one

21If you want to... Do this...• While in Playback mode, press theUp and Down down buttons to zoomin on a still image on the display.• Once the zoom l

22Use Other Playback OptionsBesides playing back images andvideo, the Playback menu providesother options:Delete Last Image, Delete All Imagesand Form

Playback OptionsChange Resolution1.Use the Right or Left button tomove the selection box over theResolution menu (the "2M" icon)and press t

24• Select “Auto” to allow CaptureViewto automatically select dark-light exposure of the image. Normally,you will use this setting. This is thedefault

25• Move the selection box over theSettings Menu icon and press theMenu button to display the Settingssubmenus.1. Choose the Time and Date icon toset

26• Choose this icon to turn the beep onor off.• Select “Normal” for capturing imageswithout any effects.• Select “Classical” to add a sepia tintto t

27• Choose the Date Stamp icon andthen select “On” to record the datestamp (the current time and date)while taking still pictures. The dateappears in

28• You are downloading pictures orvideo to a PC.• An SD card is in the camera.To load or eject memory card:Press the card in and release whenyou hear

29Installing SoftwareIf you want to... Do this...1. Insert supplied CD Rom into yourPC’s drive.2. A splash screen displays. Click on“Ulead Photo Expre

ContentsQuick Start ... 4Features ...

CV-4 is designed to be used by the sportsperson, boater or casual user in an environment in which exposure to water, such as rain, mist, splashing an

The included CD ROM contains other software programs by Ulead that will assist youin editing your images, allow you to transfer images to email, and p

32Care of Your CaptureView1. Remove dust or stains with a soft cloth dampened with water or neutral detergent.Keep in a dry, cool dust-free environmen

Binocular power 8XBinocular objective lens diameter 30mmBinocular optical design Folding roof prism, fully-coated Binocular close focus 16 ft.Camera F

34SIMMONS BINOCULAR/DIGITAL CAMERA LIMITED WARRANTYEvery Simmons binocular/digital camera is warranted by Simmons Outdoor Corporation (“Simmons”) to b

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Quick StartTurn on camera.Press and hold down the Menubutton for 3 seconds.Point at something interesting and press the Shutter button.You’ve taken a

5Quick StartSelect the Flashback Mode.Press the Menu button. Use the Right or Left button to move the selection box overthe Flashback icon. Press the

Quick StartSit back and relax a minute.If using Windows 98ME or higher, CaptureView automatically installs on your PC. No drivers are needed. Ifusing

7FeaturesFig. 1: Top View1. Eyepieces2. Up Button3. Down Button4. Left Button5. Right Button6. Shutter7. Menu Button (Power)8. LCD9. Barrel10. Camer

Features8Fig. 3: Front View10. Camera Lens11. Focus Ring17. Far Focus indicator18. Near Focus indicatorFig. 4: Inside BatteryCompartment19. USB Port20

9IntroductionCongratulations on purchasing a Simmons®CaptureView®CV-4. CV-4 is an 8 x 30mm full-featured binocular. It is integrated with a waterproof