Vivitar MagnaCam 1025x1 User Manual

 
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MagnaCam 1025x1 Digital Camera/Binocular 
 
   

 
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INSTRUCTION MANUAL 
 
Contents 
 
1. Introduction 3
2. Specifications 5
3. Operation 9
4. Software Installation 16
5. Maintenance 18
 
 
 
 
 
 
Rev –    8 October 2003   

 
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1. Introduction 
Vivitar MagnaCam 1025x1 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 
The Vivitar 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. Lens hood 
9. Instruction Manual* 
10. Warranty card 
 
Please note that inclusions and accessories will vary depending upon 
your retailer.   
 
* Updates to this...

 
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 2. Specifications – MagnaCam 1025x1 
Digital Camera 
Image Resolution (still images) High = 1280x1024(Hr), Low = 640×480 (Lr) 
Image Storage 60 images (High res), 200 images (Low res) 
Internal Memory 16 MB (10MB available for image storage, 6 MB 
for buffer and AV) 
Lens Aperture F/4 fixed focus lens 
Focus Length 33 mm (35 mm equivalence = 154 mm) 
Angle of View (degrees) Horizontal:  +/- 5.75, Vertical:  +/- 4.60 
Range of Focus 30 feet to infinity...

 
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2.1 Product Features:  
   

 
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2.2 LCD Display 
Digital camera modes and functions are presented on the information LCD 
display on the top of the binocular frame. Press and hold the Menu button 
for three 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 camera options. The...

 
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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 (1280 x 
1024) and Low Res (640 x 480) 
PCC 
PC Camera modePress Shutter to toggle between PC camera and mass 
storage mode 
 
Note:  The sequence of the digital camera menu presentation is the same as 
this table. When the batteries are low, the LCD display will blink and the 
camera...

 
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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. At this...

 
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3.1 Digital Camera Operation 
The MagnaCam 1025x1 digital camera has two imaging modes: still image mode, and movie mode. 
 
3.1.1 Still Image Mode (for shooting individual frames) -