SCOUT1000 SCOUT1000 Literature #: 98-0971/05-07 Power eyePiece English. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . French. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Spanish. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . German. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 27 52 77 Italian. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102 Mode Portuguese. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 127 triPod Mount HOW OUR DIGITAL TECHNOLOGY WORKS The ScoutTM1000 emits invisible, eye safe, infrared energy pulses. The Scout TM 1000`s 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 ScoutTM1000 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 600 yards / 549 meters while for highly reflective objects the maximum is 1000 yards / 914 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. White 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. Congratulations on your purchase of the Bushnell® ScoutTM1000 Laser Rangefinder. The ScoutTM1000 is a precision Laser Rangefinding optical 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 device. To ensure optimal performance and longevity, please read these instructions before using your ScoutTM1000 or ScoutTM1000 ARCTM laser rangefinder. GETTING STARTED INSERTING THE BATTERY Remove the battery cap with a coin by rotating the cap counter clockwise and insert a 3-volt lithium battery into the compartment positive end first, then replace the battery cap. NOTE: It is recommended that the battery be replaced at least once every 12 months. Low Battery Indicator: If the " " is displayed within the in-view readout, this means "low battery" or battery charge is getting low and the 3-volt lithium battery should be replaced. ADJUSTING THE EYEPIECE Your ScoutTM 1000 is constructed with an adjustable eyepiece (+/- 2 Diopter Adjustment) that allows one to focus the LCD display relative to the image. For users without eyeglasses, simply rotate the eyepiece until the reticle and object distanced to are in focus to your eye. If you wear glasses, make sure the eyecup is folded in the down position as this will bring your eye closer the eyepiece lens allowing you to see a full field of view and then rotate the eyepiece until the reticle and object distanced to are in focus to your eye. OPERATIONAL SUMMARY While looking through the 5x eyepiece, depress the power button once to activate the in-view Liquid Crystal Display (LCD). 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 LCD will remain active and display the last distance measurement for 30 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 10 seconds. To re-fire, press the button down again. LIQUID CRYSTAL DISPLAY (LCD) INDICATORS Your ScoutTM 1000 LCD incorporates illuminated indicators that advise the user unit of measure, when the laser is actively firing, when a target has been acquired, and targeting modes. A summary of these features is presented below: OPEN ClOsE WidE ENd Of BattEry CaP NarrOW ENd Of BattEry CaP UNIT OF MEASURE OPTIONS The ScoutTM 1000 can be used to measure distances in yards or meters. The unit of measure indicators are located in the lower right portion of the LCD. To select between yards and meters, press and release the POWER button to turn on the unit (on top of the unit), look through the eyepiece, depress the "MODE" button (left side of the unit) and hold it down for approximately 5 seconds. The word "SETUP" will appear at the top if the LCD display and the current unit of measure, "Y" for yards or "M" for Meters will flash in the LCD and the SETUP icon will still be displayed. Pressing the MODE button will toggle the unit of measure. When the desired unit of measure is displayed, press the POWER button to accept the unit of measure and to return to the normal operating menu. The ScoutTM 1000 will return to the last unit of measure setting used each time the unit is turned on. 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). SELECTIVE TARGETINGTM MODES The ScoutTM 1000 was especially designed with hunters in mind. The selective targeting modes allow you to adjust the performance parameters of the unit to suit your specific situation and environment. To move from one mode to another, press the POWER button once to turn on the unit. While looking through the eyepiece, press the MODE button and quickly release. The different targeting modes available and mode indicators are listed below: Standard with Automatic SCAN (LCD Indicator ­ none) This setting allows most targets to be distanced up to 1000 yards. Used for moderately reflective targets that are typical of most distancing situations. The minimum distance in the standard mode is 5 yards. To use the Automatic SCAN feature, simply hold down on the POWER button for approximately 3 seconds and move the rangefinder from object to object while leaving the POWER button depressed. Automatic SCAN will allow the range to be continuously updated as multiple objects are targeted. BullsEyeTM (LCD Indicator ) 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 user that distance to the closer object is being displayed in the LCD. 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 in this mode, press the POWER button to turn the unit on. Next, align the aiming circle onto the object (i.e. deer) that you want distance to. Next, press and hold the POWER button and move the laser slowly over the deer until crosshairs surround the BullsEye indicator. If the laser beam recognized more than one object (i.e. deer and background trees), distance of the closer object (i.e. 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. BrushTM (LCD Indicator ) This advanced mode allows objects such as brush and tree branches to be ignored so that distance only to background objects are displayed. When more than one object has been acquired, distance of the further object will be displayed and a circle will surround the BrushTM indicator informing the user that distance of the farthest object is being displayed in the LCD. Once in this mode, press the POWER button to turn the unit on. Next, align the aiming circle onto the object that you want distance to. Next, press and hold the POWER button and move the laser slowly over the object until a circle surrounds the Brush indicator. If the laser beam recognized more than one object (i.e. close-up tree branch and a deer in the background), distance of the further object (i.e. deer) will be displayed and a circle will surround the brush indicator informing the user that distance to the farther object is being displayed in the LCD (Figure 2). 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, the circle will not surround the Brush indicator. Figure 1 Figure 2 0 Scout 1000TM with ARCTM (Angle Range Compensation): 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 furthest of the objects recognized by the laser. Once the device has shut off, the unit will always default back to the last targeting mode used. OPTICAL DESIGN Magnification and Coatings The ScoutTM1000 ARCTM features 5x magnification and Multi-Coated optics. A liquid crystal display (LCD) is mounted within the optical system and when activated, displays a reticle for targeting, yards / meters, and Mode indicators. Inherent in the manufacturing process are small black spots that appear in the optical system. These are 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. TRIPOD MOUNT Molded into the bottom of your ScoutTM 1000 is a threaded tripod mount that will allow you to attach a tripod for a more stable operation during long periods of use. In addition to all of the features described above, the ScoutTM 1000 ARCTM 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 Bushnell® ScoutTM1000 with ARCTM solves a problem hunters have been faced with for years. The problem: Bow and rifle hunters have struggled with extreme uphill and downhill angles because of how these angles alter true horizontal distance to your target. The Solution: ARC's integrated inclinometer provides elevation angle to allow for distance compensation when targeting objects that are either uphill or downhill. This data is then combined with internal algorithmic ballistic formulas. ARC (Angle Range Compensation) Modes Bow Mode ( ): Displays line of sight distance, degree of elevation, and true horizontal distance from 5-99 yards / meters and a maximum inclination of +/- 60°. Rifle Mode ( ): Calculates and displays the amount of bullet drop, at the target in inches or centimeters. The amount of bullet drop is determined by the line of sight distance to the target, degree of elevation, along with the specific ballistic characteristics of the caliber and ammunition load. When you range your target, the line of sight, degree of elevation, and bullet-drop/holdover in inches or centimeters will be displayed from 100 to 800 yards/meters with a maximum inclination of +/- 60°. One of eight ballistic groups (identified as A, B, C, D, E, F, G, and H) for center fire rifles and two ballistic groups (Identified as I and J) for Black Powder / Muzzleloaders can be selected by the user, with each formula representing a given combination of caliber and loads. The ball ...