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VIV-CV-1224V

Digital Camera Binoculars

Instruction Manual

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Introduction .............................................................................................................................. 2

Key Features ........................................................................................................................... 2

What’s Included ....................................................................................................................... 2

Binoculars Operation ............................................................................................................... 3

A Quick Look at your Digital Camera Binoculars ..................................................................... 4

Initial Camera Binoculars Setup .............................................................................................. 5

Starting Your Camera .............................................................................................................. 7

Taking Photos .......................................................................................................................... 8

The Camera Modes ................................................................................................................. 9

Camera Specifications ........................................................................................................... 15

Computer System Requirements ........................................................................................... 16

Downloading and Installing the Software ............................................................................... 17

Connecting the Camera to the Computer .............................................................................. 17

Getting Photos and Videos from the Camera to the Computer .............................................. 18

Getting Started!...................................................................................................................... 19

Transferring Images from my Camera to my Computer Manually ......................................... 19

Troubleshooting ..................................................................................................................... 21

Camera Maintenance ............................................................................................................ 22

Limited One-Year Warranty ................................................................................................... 23

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Introduction

Thank you for purchasing this Digital Camera Binoculars. This device can be used as a digital

camera as well as binoculars.

Everything you need to take quality digital photos is included with your camera.

Please read this manual carefully first in order to get the most out of your digital camera.

Key Features

• 12x25 Binoculars

• 3 Mega Pixel Digital Camera

• Support Micro SD Memory card

• Compatible with Windows and Macintosh computers

What’s Included

1) Digital Camera Binoculars

2) USB cable

3) Attached Neck Strap

Note: SD Memory Card and batteries not included.

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Binoculars Operation

You can use your digital Camera Binoculars as normal binoculars and operate as below.

IPD (INTERPUPILLARY DISTANCE) ADJUSTMENT

The distance between the eyes, called “interpupillary distance” (IPD), varies from person to

person. To achieve perfect alignment of lens to eye, follow these simple steps.

1) Hold your Camera Binoculars in normal viewing position.

2) Grasp each barrel firmly. Move the barrels closer together or further apart until you see a

single circular field. Always re-set your binoculars to this position before using.

FOCUSING

Close your right eye (or cover the right object lens with your hand). Focus the left side by turning

the center focus wheel until the object appears sharp and clear. Open your right eye (or uncover

the right object lens) and close your left eye (or cover the left object lens). Rotate right eye piece

until the object is sharp and clear. Now that both sides are in focus, object at different distances

can be focused by rotating the center focus wheel.

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A Quick Look at your Digital Camera Binoculars

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Initial Camera Binoculars Setup

INSTALLING THE BATTERIES

Your camera requires 2 AA batteries (not included).

Insert the batteries into the camera as shown:

1) Open the battery compartment cover.

2) Insert the batteries in accordance with the polarity (+/-) as shown in the battery

compartment.

3) Close the battery compartment cover.

IMPORTANT:

The LCD will flash “ ” when your batteries are running low and then will automatically switch off

in which case you will need to replace the batteries before taking more photos or videos.

Note: If you do not intend to use your camera for an extended period, please remove the

batteries to avoid battery leakage and corrosion.

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INSTALLING THE MICRO SD MEMORY CARD

1) Turn off the camera before inserting a Micro SD Memory Card.

2) Insert a Micro SD card to the card slot in accordance with the direction indicated near the

slot.

3) Push the Micro SD card until you hear a slight clicking sound. This indicates the Micro SD

card has been inserted correctly.

Note:

• Micro SD Memory card (up to 32GB) needed for normal use. When there is no SD card

inserted or the SD card is not correctly inserted, then “SD” flashes on the LCD.

• Micro SD Memory card of Class 4 or higher is recommended.

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Starting Your Camera

To begin using your camera please follow the steps below:

1) Press the MODE (M) button to power on the camera.

2) The camera emits a beep to confirm that your camera is ready for use.

3) Press the MODE (M) button twice so that default dF “ ” icon appears on the LCD display.

Then, within 5 seconds, press the SHUTTER/OK button to confirm for the default mode

(mode P3 and frequency 60HZ).

4) After that, the LCD displays the memory percentage that can be still taken under mode P3

for 1 second and then displays the mode P3. It means that you can start capturing photo

under the mode P3 (capture photo with 3M resolution).

Note:

• Memory percentage means the percentage of the total memory size of the inserted micro SD

memory card.

• Upon power-on, the mode and settings are kept same as those prior to power-off. The LCD

first displays the capture mode for half second and then the memory percentage that can be

still taken for 1 second and then the capture mode.

Energy Saving Feature:

To conserve battery power, if the camera is not in use for 3 minutes, it automatically

switches off.

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Taking Photos

To begin capturing photos with your camera, please follow the steps bellow:

1) Compose your shot using the Camera Binoculars.

2) Hold the Camera Binoculars steady and press the SHUTTER/OK button to take a photo.

The camera beeps when a photo is taken.

3) The photo is saved as a JPEG file in the camera’s memory

4) The LCD displays the memory percentage that can be still taken at the resolution of P3 for 1

second and then displays the mode P3.

Note:

If you would like to change camera mode, you can press the MODE button until the LCD displays

the mode you desire and press the SHUTTER/OK button to confirm within 5 seconds.

How to Proceed When Your Micro SD Memory Card is Full:

If the camera beeps twice continuously or if the "CF" flashes on the LCD, this is an indication that

the Micro SD memory card is full. When the memory card is full no further image (photo and

video) can be taken until the existing images have been downloaded and deleted from the

memory card. Alternatively, you can take out the memory card and insert a new Micro SD

memory card that is not full.

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The Camera Modes

You can change the mode of the camera by pressing the MODE (M) button and within 5 seconds

pressing the SHUTTER/OK button to confirm and/or execute your selected setting. If the

SHUTTER/OK button is not pressed within 5 seconds, the camera will return to the active

capture mode that the latest image (photo or video) was taken with and the LCD displays the

memory percentage that can still be taken for 1 second and then displays the active capture

mode.

Note:

The capture mode that was confirmed last by the SHUTTER/OK button is referred to as the

“active” capture mode.

The camera modes and settings include the following options:

MODE / SETTING LCD DISPLAY ICON

Power Off

Default Setting (P3/60HZ)

Self-Timer Mode

Capture Video with resolution QVGA

Capture Video with resolution VGA

3 Shot Mode

Delete/Clear All

Delete/Clear Last Photo

Capture Photo with Resolution VGA

Capture Photo with Resolution 2M

Capture Photo with Resolution 1M

Frequency Setting /

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Power Off

To power off the camera:

1. Press the MODE button until the ‘Power Off’ icon appears on the LCD screen.

2. Press the SHUTTER/OK button to confirm. The camera switches off.

Default Setting

Set the capture mode and the frequency as P3 and 60HZ.

1. Press the MODE button until the ‘Default Setting’ icon appears on the LCD Display.

2. Press the SHUTTER/OK button to confirm.

Self-Timer

To use the Self-Timer camera feature:

1. Press the MODE button until the ‘Self-Timer’ icon appears on the LCD screen.

2. Press the SHUTTER/OK button.

3. A 10 second countdown begins (the camera beeps once a second).

4. After the countdown, a photo is taken using the latest confirmed photo mode.

5. The camera then goes back to the original active mode, which is the capture mode

displayed on the camera LCD screen before taking the photo using ‘Self Timer’ .

Video Capture – QVGA Resolution

To capture a video with the QVGA resolution:

1. Press the MODE button until the ‘Video Capture’ icon appears on the LCD Display.

2. Press the SHUTTER/OK button within 5 seconds to confirm.

3. Press the SHUTTER/OK button to begin recording your video. The camera beeps and

starts recording your video. While the video is recording, line segments can be seen

moving on the LCD Display.

4. Press the SHUTTER/OK button again to stop the video recording.

The video is saved as an AVI file to the Micro SD memory card.

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The LCD displays for 1 second the memory percentage that can be still recorded using

and then returns to display .

5. To continue recording your video with QVGA, repeat steps 3 and 4.

Note: The Video Capture mode will be displayed on the LCD until you manually change the

mode using the MODE button.

Video Capture –VGA Resolution

To capture a video with the VGA resolution:

1. Press the MODE button until the ‘Video Capture’ icon appears on the LCD Display.


3. Press the SHUTTER/OK button to begin recording your video. The camera beeps and

starts recording your video. While the video is recording, line segments can be seen

moving on the LCD Display.

4. Press the SHUTTER/OK button again to stop the video recording.

The video is saved as an AVI file to the Micro SD memory card.

The LCD displays for 1 second the memory percentage that can be still recorded using

and then returns to display .

5. To continue recording your video with VGA, repeat steps 3 and 4.

Note: The Video Capture mode will be displayed on the LCD until you manually change

the mode using the MODE button.

3 Shot Mode

To take 3 continuous photos:

1. Press the MODE button until the ‘3 Shot Mode’ icon appears on the LCD Display.

2. Press the SHUTTER/OK button once to immediately capture 3 continuous jpeg photos with

the latest confirmed photo mode.

3. The camera then goes back to the original active mode, which is the capture mode

displayed on the camera LCD screen before taking the photos using ‘3 Shot Mode’ ).

Note: The 3 photos taken in this mode are saved individually.

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Delete/Clear All

To delete all captured images on the camera:

1. Press the MODE button until the ‘Delete/Clear All’ icon appears on the LCD Display.

2. Press the SHUTTER/OK button to confirm. The LCD screen then flashes.

3. Press the SHUTTER/OK button again within 5 seconds to reconfirm and all images in the

camera are permanently deleted.

4. The LCD counter is reset and displays for 1 second the maximum memory percentage (99)

that can be still taken. The active capture mode is then displayed.

Delete/Clear Last Image

To delete the last image taken:

1. Press the MODE button until the ‘Delete/Clear Last’ icon appears on the LCD Display.

2. Press the SHUTTER/OK button within 5 seconds to delete the last captured photo/video.

3. The LCD counter then displays for 1 second the updated memory percentage that can be

still taken at the resolution of the active capture mode and then displays the active capture

mode.

Photo Capture – VGA Resolution (640 x 480 pixels):

To take a photo with the VGA resolution:

1. Press the MODE button until the ‘Photo Resolution 1, P1’ icon appears on the LCD.


3. Press the SHUTTER/OK button to take a photo.

4. Press the SHUTTER/OK button again to take another photo, and so on.

Note: After taking a photo, the LCD displays for 1 second the updated memory percentage

that can still be taken under , and then returns to display .

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Photo Capture – 2M Resolution (1600 x 1200 pixels):

To take a photo with the 2M resolution:







Photo Capture – 3M Resolution (2048 x 1536 pixels):

To take a photo with the 2M resolution:







Frequency /

The Frequency feature includes the following options:

50HZ - suitable for the United States, Canada, South America

60HZ - suitable for Europe, Asia, Australia

To set the camera for the correct frequency:

1. Press the MODE button until the or icon appears on the LCD.

2. If the LCD displays this means the present frequency is ‘60HZ’ , and in order to

change to ‘50HZ’ press the SHUTTER/OK button.

3. If the LCD displays this means the present frequency is ‘50HZ’ , and in order to

change to ‘60HZ’ press the SHUTTER/OK button.

4. All photos taken after changing frequency are captured at the new frequency.

5. The frequency setting can be changed at any time.

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IMPORTANT: For all image capture, both Photos and Videos:

1. The LCD screen displays the confirmed mode until you manually change the mode by

pressing the MODE button.

2. A capture mode is active only after the display of the memory percentage that shows the

number of images that can be still taken. Then you can capture a photo or video by

pressing the SHUTTER/OK button when the capture mode is active.

3. When the memory card is full, you will see the icon “CF” flashing on the LCD screen. No

further images can be taken unless you follow one of these following instructions:

- Clear up the memory card (e.g. by deleting images from your camera or downloading

the images to a computer and then deleting them from the memory card)

- Change your memory card to a new memory card with available memory.

4. Images taken at higher resolution take up more space on your memory and therefore fewer

images can be taken at high resolution than with low resolution.

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Camera Specifications

Binoculars: 12 X 25

Digital Camera:

Image Sensor CMOS Sensor

Image Resolution VGA (640X480), 2M (1600X1200), 3M (2048x1536)

Video Resolution QVGA (320x240); VGA (640x480)

File Format JPEG (Photo); AVI (Video)

External Memory Micro SD Memory Card (up to 32GB)

LCD Display 88 LCD

Lens f=32mm F6.5

Exposure Auto

White Balance Auto

ISO Auto

Self-Timer 10 seconds delay, Off

Microphone No

Speaker No

USB Interface USB 2.0

System Requirements

Microsoft® Windows 7 or later

MAC OSX v10.9 or above

Battery 2x AA (1.5V) alkaline batteries

Working Temp. 0~45C

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Computer System Requirements

To be able to download photos and videos to your computer, you will need the following minimum

configuration:

WINDOWS OS

• MICROSOFT® WINDOWS 7 or later

• Pentium® 4 processor (or above)

• 250 MB available hard disk space

• 1 GB of RAM

• 16-bit Color display, 1024 X 768 pixels

• CD-ROM Drive

• QuickTime® 6 or higher

• MICROSOFT® Internet Explorer 7 or higher

• Windows Media Player 10 or higher

MAC OS

• MACINTOSH with Intel Processor running Mac OS X v10.9 or later

• 250 MB available hard disk space

• 1 GB of RAM

• Display: 1024 x 768 or higher-resolution monitor

• CD-ROM Drive

• QuickTime® 6 or higher

Note:

- Make sure the latest compatible Adobe® Flash® Player is installed on your computer.

- Internet connection required for access to Social Networks.

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Downloading and Installing the Software

You must be connected to the Internet to install and run the Vivitar Experience Image Manager

software.

The Vivitar AR Experience Image Manager Software can be downloaded and installed via the

following online links:

WINDOWS OS: http://tinyurl.com/viviwin

MAC OS: http://tinyurl.com/vivimac

1) Enter the appropriate URL (shown above) into a web browser on your computer.

2) The file for installing the software automatically begins to download to your computer.

Please note that the web page appears empty, however the download automatically begins.

3) Locate the downloaded application files on your computer’s ‘Downloads’ folder once the

download is complete.

4) Double click on the downloaded application file to install the Vivitar Experience Image

Manager Software.

5) Follow all instructions.

6) Once installation is complete, the Vivitar Experience Image Manager opens automatically.

Connecting the Camera to the Computer

1) Use the supplied USB cable to connect your camera to your computer.

2) USB Device, ‘Ud’, appears on the LCD display.

3) The first time you connect the device to the computer you may have to wait a few moments

until the computer recognizes the device.

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Getting Photos and Videos from the Camera to the Computer

A Micro SD card needs to be inserted. Do not disconnect the cable during transfer. Doing so will

cancel the transfer of any files on their way to your computer.

1) Select the “Get Images” button from the Main menu.

2) The “Get media from device” window opens.

3) You can select to download photos, videos or both.

4) Select your camera (removable disk) from the device window. If your camera is the only

USB device, then it will be selected automatically.

5) Select a location on the computer where to place the new photo and video files.

6) Add the new photo and video files to albums if desired.

7) Select to remove the media files from the selected device (removable disk) after the import.

8) Click the “Get Media” button to transfer the photos and videos from your camera to your

computer.

9) A media download progress bar appears on the bottom left showing the number of media

files downloading to your computer. A message appears when the download is complete.

10) The photo and video files that you selected are now downloaded to your computer to the

selected folder and albums ready for your use.

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Getting Started!

Using the VIVITAR Experience Image Manager you can:

• Upload and manage photos and videos to and from the most popular photo sharing and social

networking sites - Flickr, Picasa, Twitter and YouTube

• Seamlessly transfer photos and videos from one social network to another

• Organize your images by creating offline and online albums

• Edit images using automatic and manual tools

• Use automatic “Geotagging” with built in Google Maps

For more details on how to use the Vivitar Experience Image Manager open the “Help

guide” or “Tour” from the Help menu.

Transferring Images from my Camera to my Computer Manually

TRANSFERRING PHOTOS AND VIDEOS: WINDOWS


2) ‘Ud’’ appears on the LCD screen.

3) A window appears with a list of options, select “Open folder to view files” and click OK.

4) Open the DCIM folder and the folder inside to view the media files.

5) Select the media and copy the files from this folder into your computer. Optionally, select the

files and choose Copy from the Edit menu. Then select a folder and choose Paste from the

Edit menu.

6) We recommend that you copy the images into the Pictures/My Pictures folder and the

videos into the Videos/My Videos folder.

7) Do not disconnect the cable during transfer. Doing so will cancel the transfer of any files on

their way to your computer.

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TRANSFERRING PHOTOS AND VIDEOS: MACINTOSH


2) ‘Ud’ appears on the LCD screen.

3) The camera’s device icon appears on the desktop.

4) Click on the device icon and open the DCIM folder and the folder inside to view the media

files.

5) Select the files and drag them into your computer. Optionally, select the files and choose

Copy from the Finder’s Edit menu. Then select a folder and choose Paste from the Edit

menu.

6) We recommend that you copy the images into the Pictures folder and the videos into the

Movies folder.

7) Do not disconnect the cable during transfer. Doing so will cancel the transfer of any files on

their way to your computer.

TRANSFERRING PHOTOS AND VIDEOS: APPLE IPAD

NOTE: Please check your device packaging for compatibility with the iPad.

APPLE IPAD CAMERA CONNECTION

For models that are compatible with the iPad, photos and videos can be imported from your

digital camera to your iPad by following either one of the options below:

1) Connecting your digital camera to your iPad using an iPad Camera Connector:

Plug the Camera Connector into the dock connector port on your iPad, then attach your

digital camera using a USB cable (included) to the Camera Connector.

NOTE: iPad Camera Connector not included. This may be purchased separately.

2) Using an iPad SD Card Reader:

Connect the SD Card Reader to your iPad, then insert your digital camera's Memory card

into the slot to import photos and videos directly from your camera's Micro SD card.

NOTE: iPad SD Card Reader not included. This may be purchased separately.

After you make the connection, your iPad automatically opens the Photos application, which

allows you choose which photos and videos to import, then organizes them into albums.

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Troubleshooting

Q: I have taken photos and selected the “Get Images” button. I get a message that the

images were successfully transferred but the photos do not appear on my computer.

What do I do?

A: First ensure that you have in fact taken photos. Press the Shutter button to take some sample

photos and then try downloading them again.

Note: With test photos, if the camera's power is off before you upload them to the computer, the

photos are not stored in the camera’s memory. These photos should be uploaded quickly before

the camera's power is off. If the photos are saved to the SD memory card, then all the photos

should appear.

Q: How do I make sure I don't lose important pictures?

A: This camera requires an SD card for normal use. If the camera's power is off, nothing will

happen to the images stored on the SD memory card. We recommend always downloading your

photos to your computer as soon as possible to prevent unintentional data loss.

Q: I deleted images using the Vivitar Experience Image Manager. The images were also

deleted from my computer. How do I recover images that I accidently deleted?

A: All images deleted using the Vivitar Experience Image Manager are sent to your computer’s

Recycle or Trash Bin and can be retrieved from there.

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Camera Maintenance

The digital Camera Binoculars is a delicate device.

Please handle your Camera Binoculars with care to avoid damaging it.

Do not expose your Camera Binoculars to heat sources.

Do not use your Camera Binoculars in wet or moist conditions.

WARNING:

DO NOT MIX OLD AND NEW BATTERIES.

DO NOT MIX ALKALINE, STANDARD (CARBON ZINC) OR RECHARGEABLE (NICKEL

CADMIUM) BATTERIES.

ATTENTION:

1) Batteries should be replaced by an adult.

2) Different types of batteries or new and used batteries are not to be mixed.

3) Only batteries of the same or equivalent type as recommended are to be used.

4) Batteries are to be inserted with the correct polarity.

5) Exhausted batteries are to be removed from the camera.

Note: If the camera is not in use for a long period of time, the batteries left inside this

product may corrode or leak. It is recommended to remove the batteries when the camera is

not in use for an extended period of time.

6) The supply terminals are not to be short-circuited.

7) Do not dispose of this product in fire.

8) Small parts not for children under 3 years of age.

9) Do not touch or modify the internal components other than to replace the batteries.

10) Please keep this instruction guide for future use.

Required California Warning;

WARNING: Cancer and Reproductive Harm - www.P65Warnings.ca.gov

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Limited One-Year Warranty

Vivitar warrants this quality product to be free of defects in material and workmanship for a period

of one year from the date of purchase. During the period, Vivitar will repair or replace the product

at no charge for parts or labor.

Time period of this warranty:

The time period of this warranty starts from the date of the original purchase and expires on the

first anniversary date of purchase.

What is not covered by this warranty:

No express or implied warranty is made for any defects in this product which result from accident,

abuse, misuse, failure to operate the product in accordance with relevant instructions, neglect,

immersion in or exposure to chemicals or liquids, extremes of climate, fungus, excessive wear

and tear/cosmetic damage and defects resulting from other extraneous causes such as

unauthorized disassembly, repair or modification.

This warranty shall not extend to any incidental or consequential damages arising from the

purchase, use or inability to use this product even if Vivitar has been advised of such damages.

The laws of some countries and some States thereof do not allow the limitation of incidental or

consequential damages, so the above limitation or exclusion may apply to you.

What to do when service is needed:

STEP 1: Package the product and relevant accessories carefully, using ample padding materials

and a sturdy mailing container to prevent damage in transit.

STEP 2: Include in package:

a) Evidence of date and place of original purchase (for example, a copy of your sales receipt).

b) Detailed description of your problem.

c) When possible, a sample evidencing the problem.

STEP 3: Return item (insured) to: (in the U.S.):

Vivitar

Attn : Technical Support

195 Carter Drive

Edison NJ 08817

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When service is complete, the product will be returned to you shipping prepaid. In the event the

product is deemed to be not faulty or the defect is a result in wear and tear, Vivitar may levy a

handling charge for the return of the product. This warranty gives you specific legal rights. You

may also have other rights which vary from country and State to State thereof. For more

information visit our website www.vivitar.com

FCC Statement

Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could

void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two

conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept

any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device,

pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection

against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can

radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions,

may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that

interference will not occur in a particular installation.

If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be

determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the

interference by one or more of the following measures:

-- Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

-- Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

-- Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is

connected.

-- Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
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