Bushnell BENDX1042, Owner'S Manual

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6.  Your binocular should now be adjusted for your eyes. Focusing for any distance can 

now be done simply by turning the center focus knob. Make a note of your diopter 

setting (position of plus and minus marks on diopter ring relative to index mark on 

binocular below the ring) for future reference in case the ring is moved accidentally 

or by another person using your binocular. The diopter ring can be pushed down 

to lock it in place on the “BEN” prefix models

 (not BENX or BENDX) 

to reduce the 

chance of accidently moving the ring once it has been set for your vision.

NECKSTRAP ATTACHMENT

To attach the neckstrap, thread the ends of the neckstrap through the strap lug 

(Fig. 5)

 on each side of the binocular, then back through the plastic buckle on 

the strap 

(Fig. 6)

. Adjust the position of the binoculars on your chest as they hang 

around your neck to your preference, by changing the length of the strap section 

which passes through the strap channel and buckle by an equal amount on each 

side. If you prefer to use an aftermarket strap that has metal O-rings, attach them 

to a plastic zip tie placed on the strap lugs rather than installing them directly on 

the lug, to avoid damaging the finish on the binocular via contact with the rings.

TRIPOD MOUNTING

To attach the binocular to a tripod or monopod, unscrew the cap which covers the threaded 

socket at the far end of the center hinge 

(Fig. 7)

, and set it aside in a safe place. Use a compatible 

binocular tripod adapter accessory (90

o

 angle bracket), such as the Bushnell #161002CM, to 

attach your Engage binocular to any standard tripod in a horizontal position to provide a stable 

image during prolonged viewing. 

WATERPROOF / FOGPROOF

Getting caught in a heavy downpour of rain, or accidentally splashing your Engage binocular during a boating excursion 

won’t be a problem. The binocular is manufactured and tested to withstand water exposure up to IPX7 standards. Fogproof 

protection is achieved from dry Engagegen purging that removes all internal air, which can retain moisture.
All exterior lens surfaces have our new EXO Barrier™ coating (in addition to full multi-coating). EXO Barrier, quite simply, 

is the best protective lens coating technology Bushnell has ever developed. Added at the end of the coating process, EXO 

Barrier molecularly bonds to the lens and fi lls the microscopic pores in the glass. The result is an ultra-slick coating that 

repels water, oil, fog, dust and debris - rain, snow, fi ngerprints and dirt will not stick. EXO Barrier is built to last: the bonded 

coating will not fade with the passage of time or normal wear and tear.

Fig. 7  Tripod Socket Cap

Fig. 2  Eyecup in “Up” Position 

                   (for use without eyeglasses)

Fig. 1  Eyecup in “Down” Position 

        (for use with eyeglasses)

Fig. 3  

InterPupillary Distance (IPD) Adjustment

Wide IPD

Narrow IPD

Fig. 4  Diopter Adjustment Ring 

(Unlocked-model BEN1042)

Fig. 5  Strap Lug 

Fig. 6  Strap/Buckle