Bushnell Golf 201870A L7 Laser Rangefinder User Manual

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Bushnell Golf 201870A L7 Laser Rangefinder User Manual

Congratulations on your purchase of the Bushnell® Tour® L7™ Jolt Laser Rangefi nder. Bushnell Laser Rangefi nders are used by more golf professionals than any other brand. Th e Tour® L7™ Jolt is a precision Laser Rangefi nding optical instrument designed to provide many years of enjoyment. Th is booklet will help you achieve optimum performance by explaining its adjustments and features as well as how to care for this precise laser rangefi nding optical instrument.

To ensure optimal performance and longevity, please read these instructions before using your Tour® L7™ Jolt.

INTRODUCTION

Your Bushnell® Tour® L7™ Jolt is an advanced premium laser rangefi nder comprised of Digital Technology and turbo processors allowing range readings from 5–1300 yards / 5–1189 meters, and combines the best of a premium compact monocular with the new Vivid Display Technology™. Measuring 1.3 x 4 x 2.9 inches, the 8-ounce Tour® L7™ Jolt with E.S.P.™ (Extreme. Speed. Precision.) delivers extremely fast acquisition and incredible ½ Yard accuracy and 1/10 precision from 5–125 yards and +/- 1 yard Accuracy from 126 1300 yards. Th e Tour® L7™ Jolt features PinSeeker™ technology with JOLT, allowing the golfer to easily and quickly “zero” in on the fl ag without acquiring background targets, Superb Optical Quality, & 100% Waterproof Construction.

HOW OUR DIGITAL TECHNOLOGY WORKS

The Tour® L7™ Jolt emits invisible, eye safe, infrared energy pulses. The Tour® L7™ Jolt 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 Tour® L7™ Jolt is plus or minus one yard / meter under most circumstances. The maximum range of the instrument depends on the reflectivity of the target. The maximum distance for most objects is 1000 yards / 914 meters while for highly reflective objects the maximum is 1300 yards / 1189 meters.

Note: You will get both longer and shorter maximum distances depending on the reflective properties of the particular target and the environmental conditions at the time the distance of an object is being measured. The color, surface finish, size and shape of the target all affect reflectivity and range. The brighter the color, the longer the range. Red is highly reflective, for example, and allows longer ranges than the color black, which is the least reflective color. A shiny finish provides more range than a dull one. A small target is more difficult to range than a larger target. The angle to the target also has an effect. Shooting to a target at a 90 degree angle (where the target surface is perpendicular to the flight path of the emitted energy pulses) provides good range while a steep angle on the other hand, provides limited ranging. In addition, lighting conditions (e.g. the amount of sunlight) will affect the ranging capabilities of the unit. . The less light (e.g. overcast skies) the farther the unit’s maximum range will be. Conversely, very sunny days will decrease the unit’s maximum range.

E.S.P.2™ (Ex treme. Speed. Precision. 2nd generation), our advanced second generation ranging technology, provides the fastest, most accurate ranging measurement based on target conditions. The laser analyzes multiple individual measurements to the target and calculates and displays the best possible result. Target variations such as reflectance, shape and color can affect the accuracy of a laser measurement, but E.S.P.2™ automatically assesses the conditions and improves the measurement up to 1/2 Yard Accuracy whenever possible from 5–125 yards. When this occurs, display readout precision will be refined to 1/10th yard.

GETTING STARTED

OPERATIONAL SUMMARY

While looking through the Tour® L7™ Jolt, depress the power button once to activate the Vivid Display. Place the aiming circle (located in the center of the field of view) upon a target at least 5 yards away, depress and hold the power button down until the range reading is displayed near the bottom of the in-view display. Crosshairs surrounding the aiming circle indicate that the laser is being transmitted. Once a range has been acquired, you can release the power button. The crosshairs surrounding the aiming circle will disappear once the power button has been released (i.e. the laser is no longer being transmitted).

Note: Once activated, the display will remain active and display the last distance measurement for 7 seconds. 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. The maximum time the laser is transmitted (fired) is 7 seconds. Tore-fire, press the button down again.

ADJUSTING THE EYEPIECE

Your Tour® L7™ Jolt is constructed with a fold-down eyepiece designed for comfort and to exclude extraneous light. The Tour® L7™ Jolt provides extra-long eye-relief. If you wear glasses, make sure the eyecup is in the down position as this will bring your eye closer the eyepiece lens allowing you to see a full field of view. The Tour® L7™ Jolt is also equipped with an adjustable eyepiece (+/- 2 Diopter Adjustment) that allows one to focus the VDT™ display relative to the image. Simply rotate the eyepiece until the red display is in focus.

VIVID DISPLAY INDICATORS

Your Tour® L7™ Jolt Vivid Display™ incorporates the following illuminated indicators:

PinSeeker™ Indicator (1)
Aiming Reticle (2)
Battery Life Indicator (3)
Active Laser (4)
Distance Displayed in Yards/Meters (5)
Slope Compensated Distance (6)

BATTERY LIFE INDICATOR

Battery Indicator:

Full charge
2/3 battery life remaining
1/3 battery Life remaining
Battery Indicator Blinks – Battery needs to be replaced and unit will not be operable.

INSERTING THE BATTERY

Remove the Posi-Th read™ battery door by lifting the battery door tab and then rotating counter clockwise. Insert a CR2 3-volt lithium battery into the compartment negative end fi rst, then replace the Posi-Th read™ battery door.Note: It is recommended that the battery be replaced at least once every 6 months.

ACTIVE LASER

Crosshairs surrounding the aiming circle indicate that the laser is being transmitted. Once a range has been acquired, you can release the power button. The crosshairs surrounding the circle will disappear once the power button has been released (i.e. the laser is no longer being transmitted).

PINSEEKER™

Ever have trouble getting distance to the flag? This advanced mode allows easy acquisition of the flag without inadvertently getting distances to background targets (i.e. trees) that have stronger signal strength.

For ease of use, the device will always be in PinSeeker™ Mode.

To use, align the aiming circle reticle onto the flag that you want distance to. Next, press and hold the POWER button and move the laser slowly over the flag or desired object until a circle surrounds the flag indicator. If the laser beam recognized more than one object (i.e. flag and background trees), distance of the flag will be displayed and a circle will surround the PinSeeker™ indicator informing the user that distance to the flag (i.e. closer object) is being displayed in the VDT™ (as seen below). 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, a circle will not surround the flag indicator.

Tip: While pressing the POWER button, you can move 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. Once the device has shut off, the unit will always default back to the last mode used.

PINSEEKER™ WITH SLOPE +/-™

The advanced patented SLOPE mode is available only on model 201441. This model features a built-in accelerometer based inclinometer that digitally displays the exact slope angle from -20 to +20 degrees of elevation and is +/- 1.0 degree accurate. The Slope +/-™ mode will automatically compute an angle compensated range based upon distance and slope angle determined by the laser rangefinder and built-in inclinometer. This data is then combined with internal algorithmic formulas dealing with average club use and ball trajectories. The angle compensated range provides direction on how to play the shot (i.e. add distance if an incline, subtract distance if a decline)

ACTIVATING SLOPE MODE

The Tour® L7™ Jolt with Slope +/-™ was especially designed with golfers in mind. The SLOPE mode allows you to display the angle and “Play-As” distance. To activate or deactivate this mode, press the POWER button once to turn the unit ON. Then while looking through the eyepiece, press the MODE button and quickly release.

HOW TO USE SLOPE +/-™

Once in this mode, you will see a “ ” in the field of view informing you that you are in the Slope +/- Mode. Press the POWER button to obtain distance to the flag or other objects. Once the range is displayed, continue to hold thePOWER button down for approximately 2 seconds while holding the aiming circle on the flag and keeping the unit as steady as possible so as to allow the inclinometer enough time to measure slope. Then release the POWER button. Once you have released the power button, a degree of angle and compensated range will be displayed beneath the standard distance as seen below.

In this example, the true distance is 162 yards, slope is +4 degrees, and the compensated range is 173 yards. The “ ” symbol means “Play-As”, so instead of playing as 162 yards, “play-as” 173 yards.

THE ADVANTAGE OF SLOPE TECHNOLOGY

The distance to flag A in the drawing below is 162 yards. It is also 162 yards to flag B although it is on a slope.

However, if you were to play this hole as 162 yards, the ball (X) would fall short of the hole/flag because you did not take slope into account. The compensated distance would be longer. In this example, the compensated distance would be 173 yards. If Slope is enabled, the display would show 162y in the upper (large) digits. The lower (smaller) digits would alternate between the angle (4 degrees) and the compensated distance (173y).

MENU SETUP

DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS

Vivid Display Technology™ dramatically improves contrast, clarity and light transmission while increasing brightness of the digital readout, making distance readings legible in low light environments. There are four intensity settings to choose from and this is the first setting within the SETUP menu. Press the MODE button for 3 seconds to get into the SETUP menu. The existing brightness setting will be flashing (i.e. BRT1, BRT2, BRT3, or BRT4), pressing the MODE button will toggle between the four brightness settings. “BRT1” is the lowest intensity while “BRT4 ” is the brightest. Simply press the MODE button until the desired brightness setting is displayed and select by pressing and releasing the POWER button.

UNIT OF MEASURE OPTIONS

The Tour® L7™ Jolt can be used to measure distances in yards or meters. The unit of measure indicators are located in the lower right portion of the VDT™. There are two measuring settings to choose from and this is the second setting within the SETUP menu. Look through the eyepiece, depress the “MODE” button (“B” Button on side of device) and hold it down for approximately 3 seconds to get into the SETUP menu. Depressing the MODE button will toggle through the brightness settings. If you are changing from yards to meters, a change in unit of measure will be indicated by the illumination of the M for meter indicator while the Y for Yard indicator is turned off. If you are changing from meters to yards, the opposite will occur. The Tour® L7™ Jolt will return to the last unit of measure setting used each time the unit is turned on.

ABOUT THE JOLT FEATURE

The Tour® L7™ Jolt features PinSeeker™ technology with JOLT, allowing the golfer to easily and quickly “zero” in on the flag without acquiring background targets. The Jolt feature provides a short vibration to indicate when Pinseeker has triggered.

ACCESSORY MOUNT

Molded into the bottom of the product is a threaded accessory mount that will allow you to attach the following Bushnell® Golf Accessories:

Golf Cart Mount: Attaches the rangefinder to your golf cart for easy access. Quick release clamp attaches to golf cart and can be easily removed afterwards.
Push/Pull Cart Monopod: Steady your hand with this telescoping monopod. Simply attach rangefinder to the monopod and insert into cart umbrella holder.
360R Retractor: Attaches the rangefinder to your golf bag for easy access while walking the course.

CLEANING

Gently blow away any dust or debris on the lenses (or use a soft lens brush). 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 l

LEATHER CARE

Your L7 Laser Rangefinder has a premium leather grip. Leather is a soft natural material, which provides an unmatched quality feel and a lifetime of enjoyment when cared for properly. Failure to adequately care for the leather will void the product warranty (with regard to the leather grip only). Leather should not be exposed to moisture. If the leather becomes wet, dry and clean it immediately. Care should be taken to not to scratch or rub the leather surface. Leather exposed to sunlight on a regular basis requires extra maintenance to keep it looking best.

Cleaning leather regularly is essential to maintaining its appearance. To clean the leather grip, follow these steps:

Use microfiber or other soft cloth to remove surface dust.
Use saddle soap or other leather-safe moisturizing soap applied to a soft cloth to clean the leather.
Buff the leather, do not rinse with water.

Before using any product on leather, test it in an inconspicuous area to make sure it won’t cause damage or discoloration.

Specification

Dimensions	1.3 x 4 x 2.9 inches
Weight	8 oz.
Ranging Accuracy	Up to ½ yard accuracy from 5–125 Yards, +/- 1 yards accuracy from 126–1300 yards
Range	5–1300 Yards / 5–1189 Meters
Magnification	6x
Objective Diameter	21 mm
Optical Coatings	Fully Multi-Coated
Display	Vivid Display Technology™
Power Source	3-volt lithium (CR-2)
Field Of View	393 ft. @ 1000 yards / 119 meters at 1000 meters
Extra Long Eye Relief	16 mm
Exit Pupil	3.5 mm
100% Waterproof	Yes
Built-In Accessory Mount	Yes
Includes case and strap	Yes

TWO-YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY

Your Bushnell® laser rangefinder is warranted to be free of defects in materials and workmanship for two years after the date of purchase. In the event of a defect under this warranty, we will, at our option, repair or replace the product, provided that you return the product postage prepaid. This warranty does not cover damages caused by misuse, improper handling, installation, or maintenance provided by someone other than a Bushnell® Authorized Service Department.

Any return made under this warranty must be accompanied by the items listed below:

A check/money order in the amount of $10.00 to cover the cost of postage and handling.
Name, address and daytime phone # for product return.
An explanation of the defect.
Copy of your dated proof of purchase.
Do not send in accessories (batteries, case, etc.), only the product for repair.Product should be well packed in a sturdy outside shipping carton to prevent damage in transit, and shipped to the address listed below:

IN U.S.A. Send To:

Bushnell® Outdoor ProductsAttn.: Repairs9200 CodyOverland Park, Kansas 66214

IN CANADA Send To:

Bushnell® Outdoor ProductsAttn.: Repairs140 Great Gulf Drive, Unit BVaughan, Ontario L4K 5W1

For products purchased outside the United States or Canada please contact your local dealer for applicable warranty information. In Europe you may also contact Bushnell® at:

Bushnell Germany GmbHEuropean Service CentreMathias-Brüggen-Str. 80D-50827 KölnGERMANYTél: +49 221 995568-0Fax: +49 221 995568-20

TROUBLE SHOOTING TABLE

If unit does not turn on/ VDT™ does not illuminate:

Depress power button.
Check and if necessary, replace battery. If unit does not respond to key presses, replace the battery with a good quality CR2 3-volt Lithium battery.
Ensure the display is on the brightest setting while in sunlight. While pressing Power Button, cover the objective lenses to determine if the display is on. See the display brightness setting instructions.

If unit powers down (display goes blank when attempting to power the laser):

The battery is either weak or low quality. Replace the battery with a good quality CR2 3-volt Lithium battery.

If target range cannot be obtained:

Make sure VDT™ is illuminated.
Make sure that the power button is being depressed.
Make sure that nothing, such as your hand or finger, is blocking the objective lenses (lenses closest to the target) that emit and receive the laser pulses.
Make sure unit is held steady while depressing power button.Note: The last range reading does not need to be cleared before ranging another target. Simply aim at the new target using the VDT™’s reticle, depress the power button and hold until new range reading is displayed. Specifications, instructions, and the operation of these products are subject to change without notice.

FCC NOTE

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

Shielded interface cable must be used with the equipment in order to comply with the limits for a digital device pursuant to Subpart B of Part 15 of FCC Rules. Specifications and designs are subject to change without any notice or obligation on the part of the manufacturer.

FDA SAFETY

Class 1 laser product in accordance with IEC 60825-1:2007. Complies with 21 CFR 1040.10 and 1040.11 for laser products except for deviations pursuant to Laser Notice No. 50, dated June 24, 2007

Caution: There are no user controls, adjustments or procedures. Performance of procedures other than those specified herein may result in access to invisible laser light.