User manual BUSHNELL VLRII 203132/203133

[. . . ] The vertical unit is small enough to fit in your hand and in a shirt pocket and delivers instantaneous distance readings from 5 yard minimum all the way to 999 yards on reflective objects (300 yards on deer sized animals and 600 yards to trees) with extreme +/- One yard accuracy. 2 VLRII_1LIM. indd 2 7/11/08 9:00:27 AM HOW IT WORKS The Cabela's VLR II by Bushnell emits invisible, eye safe, infrared energy pulses. The Advanced Digital microprocessor and ASIC chip (Application-Specific Integrated Circuit) results in instantaneous and accurate readings every time. Sophisticated digital technology instantaneously calculates distances by measuring the time it takes for each pulse to travel from the rangefinder, to the target, and back. RANGING ACCURACY The ranging accuracy of the VLR II is plus or minus one yard / meter under most circumstances. The maximum range of the instrument depends on the reflectivity of the target. [. . . ] You can depress the power button again at any time to distance to a new target. As with any laser device, it is not recommended to directly view the emissions for long periods of time with magnified lenses. To re-fire, press the button down again. OPTICAL DESIGN Magnification and Coatings The VLR II features 5x magnification and fully coated optics. A liquid crystal display (LCD) is mounted within the optical system and when activated, displays a reticle for targeting and a yards indicator. Inherent in the manufacturing process are small black spots that appear in the optical system. These are 8 VLRII_1LIM. indd 8 7/11/08 9:00:28 AM a natural characteristic of the LCD and cannot be fully eliminated in the manufacturing process. They do not affect the distancing performance of the unit. LIQUID CRYSTAL DISPLAY (LCD) INDICATORS Your VLR II LCD incorporates illuminated indicators that advise the user unit of measure, when the laser is actively firing, when a target has been acquired, BullsEyeTM targeting mode, and Bow mode. A summary of these features is presented below: UNIT OF MEASURE OPTIONS The VLR II provides distance in yards (indicated within the LCD to right of the main distance readout as Y). 9 VLRII_1LIM. indd 9 7/11/08 9:00:28 AM ACTIVE LASER Crosshairs surrounding the aiming circle indicate that the laser is being transmitted. The crosshairs surrounding the circle will disappear once the power button has been released (i. e. the laser is no longer being transmitted). BullsEyeTM (LCD Indicator - ) The VLR II was especially designed with hunters in mind and will always function with BullsEye mode on. This advanced mode allows easy acquisition of small targets and game without inadvertently getting distances to background targets that have stronger signal strength. When more than one object has been acquired, distance of the closer object will be displayed and a crosshair will surround the BullsEyeTM indicator informing the 10 user that distance to the closer object is being displayed in the LCD. VLRII_1LIM. indd 10 7/11/08 9:00:28 AM Press the POWER button to turn the unit on. Next, press and hold the POWER button and move the laser slowly over the deer until crosshairs surround the BullsEye indicator. deer) will be displayed and crosshairs will surround the BullsEye indicator informing the user that distance to the closer object is being displayed in the LCD (Figure 1). There may be times when only the laser beam only sees one object in its path. In this case, the distance will be displayed, but because more than one object was not acquired, crosshairs will not surround the BullsEye indicator. Figure 1 11 VLRII_1LIM. indd 11 7/11/08 9:00:29 AM TIP: While pressing the POWER button, you can move (SCAN) the device slowly from object to object and intentionally force the laser to hit multiple objects to ensure that you are only displaying the closest of the objects recognized by the laser. ARC Angle Range Compensation): In addition to all of the features described above, the VLR II is an advanced premium laser rangefinder featuring a built-in accelerometer-based inclinometer that digitally displays the exact angle from -60 to +60 degrees of elevation and is +/- 1. 0 degree accurate. The Cabela's VLR II by Bushnell® solves a problem bow-hunters have been faced with for years. The problem: Bow-hunters have struggled with extreme uphill and downhill angles because of how these angles alter true horizontal distance to your target. The Solution: VLR II's integrated inclinometer provides elevation angle to allow for distance compensation when targeting objects that are either uphill or 12 downhill. VLRII_1LIM. indd 12 7/11/08 9:00:29 AM Bow Mode ( ): Displays line of sight distance, degree of elevation, and true distance range from 5-99 yards / meters and a maximum inclination of +/- 60°. Once the range is displayed, continue to hold the POWER button down for approximately 2 seconds while holding the aiming circle on the object and keeping the unit as steady as possible so as to allow the inclinometer enough time to measure angle. Once you have released the power button, a degree of angle and compensated range will be displayed beneath the line of sight distance as seen in the images below. BOW MODE EXAMPLE Line of sight is 32 yards, angle is -44 degrees, and the Angle Range Compensated distance is 23 yards. 13 VLRII_1LIM. indd 13 7/11/08 9:00:29 AM The " " means "play" or "shoot as, " so instead of shooting as 32 yards, shoot as 23 yards. [. . . ] To remove dirt or fingerprints, clean with a soft cotton cloth, rubbing in a circular motion. Use of a coarse cloth or unnecessary rubbing may scratch the lens surface and eventually cause permanent damage. For a more thorough cleaning, photographic lens tissue and photographic-type lens cleaning fluid or isopropyl alcohol may be used. Always apply the fluid to the cleaning cloth - never directly on the lens. TROUBLE SHOOTING TABLE If unit does not turn on - LCD does not illuminate: · DepressPOWERbutton. [. . . ]