User manual LEUPOLD VENDETTA 2010

[. . . ] For an informative Leupold TV video showing proper alignment of the Vendetta with your sight, please visit http://www. leupold. com/leupoldtv/video-library/ vendetta-alignment/ Safety Warning: Never aim your bow at anything you do not intend to shoot. T Bracket Fig. 1 Existing Sight Assembly Y Plate Horizontal Adjustment Screw NOTICE OF USE RESTRICTIONS As is the case for all electronic hunting products, there may be restrictions on the use of the Leupold Vendetta for hunting in your area. Please consult local regulations before heading into the field. 2) Insert the "T" shaped bracket into the Y Plate with the round edge facing the bow string and the notched side sliding through the notched jaw of the Y Plate. Slightly tighten the Horizontal Adjustment Screw on the Y Plate to keep the T Bracket in place until the final adjustments have been made. 2) Fig. 4 Adjustments to the vertical location of the Vendetta can be made by loosening the Vertical Adjustment Screw and sliding the Socket Base Bracket up and down. [. . . ] These measurements will be critical to achieving proper alignment of your Vendetta and should be taken as carefully as possible. Activate the visible alignment laser by pressing and holding the power pad for 10 seconds. A count-down timer will be shown on the Vendetta's display and the visible laser will activate when the timer reaches zero. If the Vendetta has previously been activated, allow it to sit idle until it has powered down, then begin the activation process for the visible alignment laser. Safely come to full draw and aim your top pin at the center of the alignment aid. Using the red dot created by the visible alignment laser, make note of which direction the Vendetta must be adjusted to place the red dot in the center of the circle you created on the alignment aid. This procedure can also be used to obtain the range of multiple animals or objects; simply move your sight pin from one target to another while holding down the POWER button. Press and hold the Power button for 5 seconds (a count-down timer will appear on the display). The Vendetta does not provide range. 1. Make sure that nothing, such as your hand, sight, or riser is blocking the lenses; as this could interfere with the emission and reception of the laser pulses. Should you need asistance with your Vendetta product do not return it to the dealer, contact Leupold Technical Services at (800) LEUPOLD (538-7653). CLEARING THE LAST DISTANCE OBTAINED The last range reading taken does not need to be cleared before reading another object's distance. Simply aim at the new object, depress the POWER button and hold until the new range reading is displayed. The ranging accuracy of the Leupold Vendetta rangefinder is ±1 yard/s. Laser Alignment Dot Fig. 7 LOW BATTERY INDICATOR When your battery reaches 1/4 capacity and will soon need to be replaced, the distance readout will blink quickly each time you range a target. The Vendetta will continue to function normally and provide optimal performance until the battery has reached zero capacity. Drawn Circle Visible Alignment Laser Black Dot CLEANING / MAINTENANCE Blow away dust or debris on lenses, or use a soft lens brush (such as the one found on the Leupold LensPen®). To remove fingerprints, water spots or tougher dirt, use a soft cotton cloth or the cleaning end of the Leupold LensPen. A lens tissue with lens cleaning fluid may be used for more stubborn dirt. Always apply cleaning fluid to the cleaning cloth, never directly to the lens. To insert a new battery, remove battery cover and remove exhausted battery. Insert new CR-2 battery, negative terminal first, into the battery compartment. The Vendetta digital laser rangefinder provides a variety of useful features to provide maximum performance in the field. NOTE: The Vendetta is not recommended for use with single pin sights. SPECIFICATIONS Inclinometer Angle Compensation One-Touch Scan Mode Battery Life Weight Dimensions Low Battery Indicator Warranty Weatherproof Distance Min/Max Yes Yes Yes >3000 Actuations 10 oz 3. 8" L x 2. 8" H x 1. 3" W Yes 1 year Yes 10 / 70 yards 2. 60" Top Pin Fig. 9 1. 25" RECREATING YOUR TOTAL OFFSET ON THE ALIGNMENT AID Using the included alignment aid and a permanent marker, draw a 2"circle recreating the total offset between the visible laser channel and the top pin of your sight. (Fig. 8) In the example, the center of this circle would be exactly 1. 25" LEFT, and 2. 60" ABOVE the center of the pre-marked black dot on the alignment aid. The total offset will vary with each bow/sight combination and the measurements above are for explanation purposes only. Loosen the socket screw (Fig. 5) in the Socket Base Bracket and adjust the Vendetta by hand as necessary. Proper alignment has been obtained when you can aim (at full draw) your top pin at the center of the black dot, and the red dot produced by the visible alignment laser is located in the center of the circle you created during "recreating your total offset" on the alignment aid process above. [. . . ] Depress the POWER button again ­ this will cause the invisible ranging laser to activate and take a distance reading. Note: For best results, always aim at the center of the intended target when determining range. (Fig. 10) Top Pin Aligned to Center of Target Note: When recreating your total offset on the alignment aid, remember that the horizontal distance should be marked as though you were behind the bow/sight. Using the example above, the Vendetta would be to the left of the top pin when viewed from behind in a firing position. HELPFUL HINTS FOR USING THE LEUPOLD VENDETTA DIGITAL LASER RANGEFINDER How do I activate angle compensation? Angle compensation is always activated on the Vendetta. ALIGNING THE VENDETTA Place the alignment aid on a large, safe backstop and position yourself an appropriate distance from the backstop. [. . . ]