Bushnell COMPACT 800 User Manual

T a r g e t i n g

Lit. #: 91 -0042/03-01	the illumination of the METER indicator while the YARD indicator is turned off. If you are changing
	from meters to yards, the opposite will occur. Note: The YARDAGE PRO® COMPACT 800 will return
	to the last setting used, each time the unit is turned on.

COMPACT 800

I N S T R U C T I O N S

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Y A R D A G E P R O ®	Your YARDAGE PRO® COMPACT 800 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 fine
instrument. To ensure optimal	performance and longevity, please read these instructions before

using your YARDAGE PRO ® COMPACT 800.

I N T R O D U C T I O N The YARDAGE PRO® COMPACT 800 emits invisible, eyesafe, infrared energy pulses. Sophisticated circuitry and a high speed clock are used to instantaneously calculate distances, by measuring the time it takes for each pulse to travel from the rangefinder, to the target, and back.

The ranging accuracy of the YARDAGE PRO® COMPACT 800 is plus or minus two yards / meters

under most circumstances. The unit will only	display even numbers. The	maximum	range	of
the instrument depends on the reflectivity of the target. The maximum		distance	for most
objects is 800 yards / 720 meters while	for highly reflective objects	the maximum		is

930 yards / 850 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 object is being distanced to.

M o d e s The YARDAGE PRO® COMPACT 800 incorporates exclusive targeting modes that allow you to adjust the performance parameters of the unit to suit your specific situation and environment. The different targeting modes available are listed below:

S TA N D A R D (LCD Indicator - none) – This setting allows most targets to be distanced up to

800 yards. Used for moderately reflective targets that are typical of most distancing situations. Note: If the user encounters difficulty ranging to targets in the standard mode, the other modes listed below can be used. The minimum distance in the standard mode is 20 yards.

S C A N (LCD Indicator - “SCAN”) – When the Power button is held down longer than 3 seconds,

the unit transitions to SCAN mode. This mode allows the range to be continuously updated as long as the Power button remains depressed.

R A I N (LCD Indicator - “RAIN”) – Precipitation, such as rain drops or snow flakes, can reflect energy pulses emitted by the YARDAGE PRO® COMPACT 800 thereby contaminating the primary target’s distance measurement. By selecting the rain mode, feedback from energy pulses reflecting off precipitation will be ignored and an uncontaminated measurement obtained.

R E F L E C T I V E	(LCD	Indicator - “REFL”) – Used when targeting highly	reflective targets	(e.g.
refle ctors, stop	signs,	etc.). Increases effective distance of the device on	reflective targets	up to

930 yards or 850 meters. Note: In this mode, the unit’s sensitivity to non-cooperative targets is decreased thereby reducing the maximum ranging distance for these type of objects.

>15 0 (LCD Indicator - “>150”) – This mode can be used to ignore energy pulses reflecting off objects less than 150 - 165 yards / meters away. It would typically be used when distancing through brush to an object further than 150 yards / meters away. Note: In this mode, the system will not measure to targets less than 150 yards / meters.

To select between these modes, while looking through the monocular, depress and release the mode button. Each successive depression of the mode button will activate a different mode designation in the following order; 1) standard (no indicator), 2) rain (“RAIN”), 3) reflective (“R EFL”), 4) >150 (“>150”) and then back to standard (no indicator). Note: The YARDAGE PRO® COMPACT 800 will return to the last setting used, each time the unit is turned-on.

I l l u m i n a t i n g I n d i c a t o r s

The color, surface finish, size and shape of the target all effect reflectivity and range. The brighter

L O W

B A T T E R Y

C H A R G E

(LCD

Indicator

-

) – When both dashes inside the battery

the color, the longer the range. Red is highly reflective, for example, and allows longer ranges

symbol are displayed, the battery is fully charged. When the dashes start to fade away, it means

than the

color black,

which is

the least reflective color. A shiny finish provides more range than

the battery

charge is

getting low

and

the

4

AAA

alkaline

batteries

should be

replaced.

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

S P E C I F I C A T I O N S :

perpendicular

to the

flight path

of the emitted energy pulses) provides good range while

a steep

O p t i c a l

D e s i g n

The

YARDAGE

PRO®

COMPACT

800

features

a Perma Focus®

angle on the other hand, provides limited ranging. In addition, lighting conditions (e.g. the amount

monocular optical system

for

viewing your

target.

A

liquid crystal

display

(LCD)

is

mounted

of sunlight) will affect the ranging capabilities of the unit. The less light (e.g. overcast skies) the

within the optical

system

and

when activated,

displays

a

reticle

for targeting,

yard / meter

and

farther the unit’s maximum range will be. Conversely, very sunny days will decrease the unit’s

mode designations, and low battery indicators. Inherent in the manufacturing process

are small

ma ximum range.

bla ck

spots

that

appear

in

the optical system. These are a natural

chara cteristic

of

the

LCD,

O P E R A T I O N A L

S U M M A R Y

While looking through the monocular, depress

cannot

be fully

eliminated

in the manufacturing

process and

do

not

affect the distancing

performance of the unit.

the power button once to activate the inview display system (LCD). Aim the YARDAGE PRO®

COMPACT 800 at a target at least 20 yards away, depress and hold the power button down until

Magnification.......8x

Field of

View.......4.6°

range reading

is displayed. Release the power button. Note: Once activated, the YARDAGE PRO®

Total Eye Relief.......12mm

Exit

Pupil.......3.4

mm

COMPACT 800’s LCD will remain active and display the last distance measurement for 8 seconds.

You can depress the power button again at any time to distance to a new target. As with any laser

P o w e r

S o u r c e

The

YARDAGE

PRO®

COMPACT

800

is

powered

by

4,

AAA

device, it is not recommended to directly view the emissions for long periods of time with

alkaline batteries.

magnified lenses.

F E A T U R E S

The YARDAGE PRO’s sophisticated circuitry allows you to select

between

B a c k l i g h t

A green LED backlights the LCD for approximately 5 seconds after a range has

various units of measure and targeting modes. In addition, your YARDAGE PRO’s LCD incorporates

been obtained.

illuminated indicators that advise you when the laser is active, what the precision

C L E A N I N G

Gently blow away any dust or debris on the lenses (or use

tolerances of a specific measurement are and when the battery charge is low. A

a soft lens brush). To remove dirt or fingerprints, clean with a soft cotton cloth,

summary of these features is presented below:

rubbing in a circular motion. Use of a coarse cloth or unnecessary rubbing may

U n i t

o f

M e a s u r e

O p t i o n s

The YARDAGE PRO® COMPACT

scratch

the lens

surface and

eventually

cause permanent damage. For a more

thorough

cleaning,

photographic

lens

tissue

and photographic-type

lens

800 can be used to measure

distances in yards

or meters. The unit of measure

cleaning

fluid or

isopropyl

alcohol

may

be used. Always

apply the

fluid to the

indicators are

located in the

upper right portion

of the LCD. To select between

cleaning cloth - never directly

on the lens.

yards and meters look through the monocular, depress the “mode“ button (front

button of the unit) and hold it down for approximately 5 seconds. If you are

changing from yards to meters, a change in unit of measure will be indicated by

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