TM INSTRUCTION MANUAL Manuel d'instructions Manual de instrucciones Bedienungsanleitung SPEED GUN Pistolet indicateur de vitesse Pistola indicadora de velocidad Geschwindigkeits-Messpistole Lit. #: 91-0237/01-02 Congratulations on the purchase of your Bushnell® SpeedsterTM. The Speedster is a precision instrument designed to provide many years of enjoyment. This booklet will help you achieve optimum performance by explaining its adjustments and features as well as how to care for this precise speed and statistic measuring instrument. To ensure optimal performance and longevity, please read these instructions before using your Bushnell Speedster. BATTERY INSTALLATION Your Bushnell Speedster operates on six AA alkaline batteries. To install, remove the battery cover (A) by depressing both sides of the handle bottom (B). Remove the battery cartridge (C) and install the batteries so that the positive (+) and negative (-) terminals of the batteries match the markings inside the battery cartridge. Insert the battery cartridge so that the symbols (jh) located on the battery cartridge line up and match the symbols (jh) located on the handle housing (D). Place the battery cover (A) back onto the handle so that the textured side of the battery cover matches the textured surface of the handle grip area. ENGLISH INTRODUCTION Your Bushnell Speedster uses digital technology and DSP (Digital Signal Processing) to provide instantaneous and accurate Real-Time speed measurements to +/- One-Mile Per Hour (MPH) accuracy. For example, with the TRIGGER engaged, you can see the RealTime speed measurement of a moving object as it accelerates or de-accelerates. The Bushnell Speedster is a handy, multi-functional speed gun for all kinds of sports enthusiasts. Track everything from pitching speeds to cars at the racetrack. The Bushnell Speedster measures the speed of a baseball at 6-110 MPH from 75 + feet away from the ball, and the speed of a racecar from 6-200 MPH at 1,350 feet away. Unlike any other speed gun available, the Speedster allows you to keep statistics for baseball and softball, and provides last and average speeds for any type of object measured. D B C A ATTENTION!: After insertion of batteries into the battery cartridge, you need to make sure that all batteries within the battery cartridge are making contact with each other (A), and that each end of the battery is touching the cartridge contacts (B). B. A. B. B. A. B. USER INPUT SWITCHES Your Bushnell Speedster operates on six AA batteries. Make sure they have been installed according to the instructions listed in the battery installation section. There are six switches on the Speedster, five of which are on the back display panel and one is a "TRIGGER" position switch. The switches are labeled as: 1. POWER (On/Off ) 2. TRIGGER (Activates radar) 3. ENTER 4. ( ) (Up Arrow) 5. ( ) (Down Arrow) 6. PAGE 1 (Figure 1) 2 A QUICK START LESSON 1. Turn the Speedster "ON" by pressing the POWER button. 2. The following introduction screen will appear for 2-3 seconds. GETTING STARTED To turn the Speedster "ON" simply press the "POWER" button. Once you have done so, you will see the following introduction screen for approximately 2-3 seconds (Figure 2) (Figure 2) After the above introduction screen has appeared for 2-3 seconds, it will automatically take you to the following "SPEED" screen (Figure 5). SPEED SCREEN 3. After the above introduction screen has appeared for 2-3 seconds, the Speedster will automatically proceed to the following SPEED screen. SPEED (MPH) SPEED (MPH) 53 Last: 57 AVG: 55 Last: 57 53 AVG: 55 (Figure 5) 4. Aim the Speedster at the target and depress the TRIGGER. As a quick reference to accuracy, remember to keep your targets direction of travel in a direct line with you, and not perpendicular to you. At this point, you are ready to capture speed. However, if you desire to track baseball statistics as well as speed, press the PAGE button to advance to the SETUP screen (Figure 3). SETUP Screen Session: Mode: Units: SETUP Resume Speed MPH (Figure 3) Your Bushnell Speedster can be configured for several different modes of operation. These are described in the following "GETTING STARTED" section. NOTE: The Speedster contains an automatic battery saving shut-off feature. After 30 minutes of non-use, the Bushnell Speedster will automatically shut off. The Speedster automatically saves data for later use to internal memory while in the "SPEED + BASEBALL STATS" Mode. Data captured in the "SPEED" only mode can not be saved to internal memory. The Speedster comes with a padded carrying case and adjustable strap that can be used as a handstrap or neck-strap. Simply thread the strap through the lanyard pin located at the bottom of the handle. SETUP SCREEN DEFINITIONS SESSION Resume: Continues average and last speed display and calculations, and all player statistics (Pitches, Balls, Strikes) from previous sessions (SPEED + BASEBALL STATS Mode only) Clear Memory: Clears (erases) all stored players' information, and average and last speed memory, display and calculations Speed + Baseball Stats: Allows the user to record speed and enter Baseball Statistics for up to eight separate pitchers. Provides current, last, and average speed, total pitch, strike, and ball count. Speed Only: Allows the user to capture current, last, and average speed. MPH: Speed will be displayed in Miles Per Hour KPH: Speed will be displayed in Kilometers Per Hour MODE UNITS (NOTE: Average Speed = Sum of all recorded speeds / Number of recorded speeds) 3 4 The Bushnell Speedster is capable of tracking current, last, and average speed, balls, strikes, and pitch count for up to 8 pitchers while you are in the SPEED + BASEBALL STATS Mode. If you desire to record speed only, you can choose the SPEED Mode. SPEED mode is capable of recording and displaying last and average speeds. The ENTER button must be pressed after each speed is acquired in order to update Last and Average speed calculations. In SPEED mode, the speed displayed will appear in a larger font in comparison to the speed displayed in SPEED + BASEBALL STATS mode. MANUEVERING WITHIN THE SETUP SCREEN To move from one line position to the next (e.g. SESSION to MODE). SESSION will appear in reverse image text (See Figure 3). Press the ( ) key. Now MODE will appear in reverse image text. To change from SPEED to SPEED+ BASEBALL STATS, press ENTER so that SPEED text is also in a reverse image (see figure 4). Then press the ( ) or ( ) arrow key and SPEED + BASEBALL STATS will appear in reverse image text. To SAVE your selection, press ENTER. To move from MODE to UNITS, press the ( ) arrow key. Follow the same procedures as described above. Once you are satisfied with your selections for Session, Mode, and Units, press the PAGE button. NOTE: If both line position and field are in reverse image text as pictured in Figure 4, you must press ENTER to proceed. Pressing the PAGE button forwards you to the next page. Depending upon the MODE you chose above, you will now see the SPEED screen (Figure 5) or SPEED + BASEBALL STATS screen (Figure 6). SPEED + BASEBALL STATS SCREEN While in the SPEED + BASEBALL STATS Screen (Figure 6), you are able to manually enter balls and strike data by pressing the press the ( ) button for BALLS and press the ( ) button for STRIKES. Balls and strikes can not be recorded while the TRIGGER is engaged (or while RADAR ACTIVE icon is displayed). Pitcher 1 Pitches 21 SPEED (MPH) Last Avg 57 55 Balls ()9 53 Strikes ( ) 12 (Figure 6) MANUEVERING WITHIN THE PLAYER EDIT SCREEN The Speedster is capable of keeping pitching statistics separate from one pitcher to the next. If a new pitcher is coming onto the mound, or if you desire to keep pitching statistics for the opposing side, PAGE to the PLAYER EDIT Screen (Figure 7). Once you are there, you will see that the PITCHER text is in reverse image. Now press the ENTER button so that "1" is in reverse image (Figure 8). Then press the ( ) button to increment to pitcher number 2. To SAVE your selection, press ENTER. You are now ready to keep statistics for Pitcher 2. Follow the same procedure for future pitchers. HOW TO EDIT BALL / STRIKES DATA You can make edits to the BALL and STRIKE data in the PLAYER EDIT Screen (Figure 7). To get to the PLAYER EDIT screen, press the PAGE button until it appears. To move from PITCHER to BALLS, press the ( ) arrow key until BALLS text is in reverse image. Then press ENTER so that the numerical ball data is also in reverse image. At this point, you can add ball count by pressing the ( ) button, or ( ) to decrease ball count. When you are satisfied with the edit, press ENTER. If you need to edit STRIKES, follow the same procedure. When complete, press the PAGE button twice to return to the SPEED + BASEBALL STATS screen. NOTE: If both fields are in reverse image text, you must press ENTER to proceed. SETUP Session: Mode: Units: Resume Speed MPH (Figure 4) HOW PITCH COUNT IS CALCULATED The Speedster will calculate and display Average and Last speed after the TRIGGER has been released and the ENTER button pressed. This must occur after every speed measurement. Pitch count is entered into the system the same way. Once a speed has been acquired and is locked onto the screen, release the TRIGGER and press the ENTER button. Once you have done this, the pitch count increases. NOTE: Pitch count can not be edited. PLAYER EDIT Screen AVG: 55 SPEED SCREEN SPEED (MPH) 53 Last: 57 (Figure 5) PLAYER EDIT Pitcher Pitches Balls Strikes 1 10 6 4 Pitcher Pitches Balls Strikes PLAYER EDIT 1 10 6 4 (Figure 7) 5 (Figure 8) 6 TARGET SPEED ACQUISITION A target can be anything that is moving. To acquire the speed of a target, with the Speedster powered on, aim the Speedster at the target and depress the TRIGGER. The RADAR ACTIVE icon will appear in the upper right corner of the LCD display. This indicates the Doppler Radar is functioning. The speed of the target will appear on the LCD display. When the speed appears, release the trigger so that the speed displayed will "lock" on the display for easy viewing.The units of measure will appear at the top of the LCD screen and can be changed from MPH to KPH, or vice versa via the SETUP screen. The Bushnell Speedster is capable of tracking Last and Average speeds. If you desire for the Speedster to record and track Last and Average speeds, simply press the ENTER button after every speed measurement is locked onto the LCD display. A speed is locked onto the LCD display after the release of the TRIGGER. The Speedster will automatically save this data for later use to internal memory while in the "SPEED + BASEBALL STATS" Mode. Data captured in the "SPEED" only mode can not be saved to internal memory. There are certain mathematical properties of Doppler Radar that affect the accuracy of your Bushnell Speedster. Please read COSINE AFFECT ON TARGET VELOCITY below. As a quick reference to accuracy, remember to keep your targets direction of travel in a direct line with you, and not perpendicular. COSINE EFFECT ON TARGET VELOCITY The Speedster will measure the relative speed of a target as it approaches the Speedster. If the target is in a direct line (collision course) with the Speedster the measured speed will be exact. As the angle of incidence increases, if you move either right or left of this direct line, the accuracy will decrease. The measured speed will decrease as you move off this centerline. This phenomenon is called the Cosine Effect. It is so called because the measured speed is directly related to the cosine of the angle between the Speedster and the target's direction of travel. Figure 9 below relates this to a little league baseball field. Table 1 below gives calculated distances for the Figure 9 above. Total distance Pitcher to seats (ytot) 30 40 50 60 70 Distance off center (x) at a 10° angle (gives a 1.5% error) 5 ft. 7 ft. 8 ft. 10 ft. 12 ft. Distance off center (x) at a 20° angle (gives a 6% error) 10 ft. 14 ft. 18 ft. 21 ft. 25 ft. Distance off center (x) at a 30° angle (gives a 13% error) 17 ft. 23 ft. 28 ft. 34 ft. 40 ft. 80 90 100 14 ft. 15 ft. 17 ft. 29 ft. 32 ft. 36 ft. 46 ft. 51 ft. 57 ft. Table 1 According to the table, assuming the average distance from the pitcher to catcher (y) is 60 feet, there will also be an average distance behind the catcher to the seats (y1). This is assumed to be an average of 20 feet. So the total distance from pitcher to Speedster (ytot) is 80 feet for this example. This is the straight-line direction of ball travel, not the distance from the pitcher to the actual Speedster position, which is R. If you sit at a distance of 14 ft. off center of the direct pitcher to catcher line, then you have an angle of incidence of 10°. Most importantly, this gives you an error of 1.5% in measured speed, which is acceptable. Following the chart across, if you sit 29 ft. off center ...