Bushnell 201951 User Manual

Model: 201951

Literature #: 98-1967/07-11

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CONGRATULATIONS ON YOUR PURCHASE OF THE BUSHNELL® HYBRID™, THE FIRST
INTEGRATED LASER/GPS RANGEFINDER DEVICE FOR GOLF! The Hybrid combines the individual

strengths of laser and GPS ranging technology to deliver “the best of both worlds” in a single compact unit,
allowing the avid golfer the ability to take full advantage of this dual capability. Knowing the distances for
each shot will assist you in lowering your score and enhance your overall golfing experience.

This manual will help you get familiar with your new ranging device and get the most out of it by
explaining its operation and features, as well as how to care for this precise instrument. To ensure optimal
performance and longevity, please read these instructions before using your Bushnell Hybrid.

The time proven Bushnell laser ranging technology that the pros rely on will always give you the most
precise, exact distance with one yard accuracy to any object you target.

The GPS satellite receiver with pre-loaded data for over 16,000 golf courses will instantly provide distances
to the front, back and center of the green as soon as you leave the parking lot-a quick glance at the display
and you’re ready to pull the right club out and tee off. It even auto-advances to the next hole as you play.

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IMPORTANT NOTE-PLEASE READ: Within 45 days of purchase, go to iGolf.com to register your
Hybrid, which will update the preloaded GPS course data and load any new courses that have been recently
added to the iGolf database. Registration is free and will only take a few minutes. For additional information
on registering your Hybrid please refer to “ Setting up your iGolf.com account” on page 13 for details.

THE HYBRID ADVANTAGE

The time proven Bushnell laser ranging technology that the pros rely on will always give you the most
precise, exact distance with one yard accuracy to any object you target.

There are times on the course when you don’t have “line of sight” to the target-maybe you’re hitting out
from behind the trees where you just need the front, center, back distances. Or if you’re playing a course
that’s “carts on path only” -checking the GPS display can help you select your club in advance and save
you a trip back to the cart!

When seasoned pros, amateurs, or collegiate players, play golf, they always want to know the front and
back distances to the green, not just the exact distance to the flag. Using the GPS front/center/back data
along with the precise distance to the flag will provide the player with the vital information needed to plan
their approach strategically, without going long or coming up short. Save strokes and know how far you
need to carry the ball to miss that water guarding the green.

The Hybrid’s “Shot Distance” GPS feature makes it extremely easy to gauge how far a drive/approach
shot was hit, and the user can set up to four custom points that can be very helpful as a reference on blind
tee shots or approaches when returning to play a course.

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CHARGING THE BATTERY

The Hybrid contains an internal rechargeable lithium-ion battery. The battery can be charged by
connecting the included USB cable between the mini USB port on the device (located on the front of the
unit under the rubber cover plug) and your computer’s USB port. Alternatively, the battery can be charged
by connecting the USB cable to the device and using the included AC adapter to plug the Hybrid into a
standard 110V wall outlet. The battery should be charged for at least six hours before using the device for
the first time. When fully charged, the display will indicate “BATTERY CHARGING COMPLETED”. Under
normal operating conditions, a new battery will last 14-16 hours on a full charge. However, battery life
is diminished due to a variety of factors including temperature and backlight usage. All rechargeable
batteries lose their effective charge length over time.

Low Battery Charge Indicator within the Laser Rangefinder Display: If the symbol “
laser rangefinder display, this means that the battery charge is getting low and the internal battery should
be recharged.

” is seen in the

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BASIC OPERATION

While looking through the 5x eyepiece, press and release the POWER button once to activate the in­view Liquid Crystal Display (LCD). Place the aiming circle (located in the center of the image) on a target
at least five yards away. Press the POWER button again and hold it down until the range reading is
displayed near the bottom of the LCD. 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 (the laser is no
longer being transmitted), but the LCD will remain active and display the last distance measurement for
the next 30 seconds. You can depress the POWER button again at any time to distance to a new target.
The maximum time the laser is transmitted (fired) is 10 seconds. To re-fire, press the button down again.

USING THE LASER RANGEFINDER

Your Bushnell® HYBRID™ includes an advanced premium laser rangefinder using Digital Technology,
allowing range readings from 10-1000 yards / 10-914 meters. Measuring a mere 2.1 x 2.6 x 4.3
inches, this 8.5 ounce unit delivers superb and accurate range performance to +/- one yard. The HYBRID
features PinSeeker® Technology, 5x magnification, and multi-coated optics for excellent light transmission,
clarity, and brightness.

HOW OUR DIGITAL TECHNOLOGY WORKS

The Bushnell HYBRID’s laser rangefinder employs an eye safe FDA Class 1 and CE Class 3A laser
in its operation. The HYBRID’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.

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RANGING ACCURACY

The ranging accuracy of the HYBRID 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. Brightly colored
targets can be ranged at greater distances. 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. In reduced light (e.g. overcast skies) the unit’s maximum range will increase.
Conversely, very sunny days will decrease the unit’s maximum range.

MAGNIFICATION AND COATINGS

The HYBRID’s laser rangefinder 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, and
indicators for distance units (Yards/Meters) and PinSeeker operation. 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.

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ADJUSTING THE EYEPIECE

Your HYBRID is constructed with an adjustable eyepiece (+/- 2 diopter range) that allows one to focus
the LCD display relative to the image. Simply rotate the eyepiece until the reticle and your ranging target
both appear sharp to your eye.

LIQUID CRYSTAL DISPLAY (LCD) INDICATORS

Your HYBRID LCD incorporates illuminated indicators that will let you know the unit of measure for the
displayed range, the laser’s active firing status, confirmation when a target has been acquired, and the
targeting mode. These LCD indicators function as follows:

UNIT OF MEASURE (display indication=Y or M)
The HYBRID can display the ranged distance in yards or meters. The unit of measure indicators are
located in the lower right portion of the LCD. To select your preference for the distance units, start
with the HYBRID powered off. While looking through the eyepiece, press and hold the POWER button
down for at least 5 seconds. During this time all liquid crystal segments and icons will be displayed.
After approximately 5 seconds elapse, you will see the unit indicators on the display begin to alternate
between Yards and Meters. To set it to your preference, simply wait to release the power button when
only the “Y” or “M” is visible. The device will always return to your last setting for the ranging units, so it
will not be necessary to reset this before each use.

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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 feature
allows easy acquisition of the flag without inadvertently getting distances to
background targets (i.e. trees) that have stronger signal strength. Simply 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
LCD (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 verify that you are only displaying the closest of the objects recognized
by the laser.

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USING THE GPS SECTION

BUTTON FUNCTIONS

Note that most of the buttons on the GPS control panel have more than one function.

Power Button

 •Turnsthedeviceon&off
 •Turnsthebacklighton&off

Screen Button

 •Displaysdistancestoadditionalpointsofinterest

Up Button

 •Scrollsup
 •Selectsnexthole

Down Button

 •Scrollsdown
 •Selectsprevioushole

Ok/Shot Button

 •Selectshighlightedoption
 •ActivatesShotDistance

Esc/Menu Button

 •Cancelscurrentoperation
 •Returnstopreviousstep/screen/menu

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STARTING UP/POWER BUTTON OPERATION

Power On

 •Pressandholdthepowerbuttonuntil“BushnellHybrid”appears(about2seconds).

Power Off

 •Pressandholdthepowerbuttonuntilthescreengoesblank*.

Backlight On/Off

 •Fromanyscreen,pressthepowerbuttontoturnthebacklighton.
 •Presspowerbuttonagaintoturnthebacklightoff.

*NOTE: the unit will automatically power off after 45 minutes if no buttons are pressed.
To override this, enter the OPTIONS menu, select SETTINGS and change the AUTO OFF setting to “OFF”.

First, be sure the battery has a full charge. If you are using it for the first time, it should be charged for 6
hours minimum (refer to “Battery Charging” on pg. 6 for details). Next, make sure you are outdoors, in
a location with a clear view of the sky overhead, to ensure good reception of GPS satellite signals. Now,
you’re ready to power up and begin to use your Hybrid.

Hold down the Power button until you see the startup screen, and then release it.

You will see the Main Menu screen, which has only two items: PLAY GOLF
and OPTIONS (Fig. 1).

Using the Hybrid menu system is simple:

1. Select (highlight) a menu item using the UP/DOWN buttons.

2. Press the OK/SHOT button to enter it.

3. Press the ESC/MENU button to return to the previous menu level.

Fig. 1

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SETTING UP YOUR iGOLF.com ACCOUNT and REGISTERING YOUR HYBRID

Within 45 days of purchase, go to iGolf.com to register your Hybrid, which will update the preloaded
GPS course data and load any new courses that have been recently added to the iGolf database.
Registration is free and will only take a few minutes.

If a unit that has not been registered is powered on 45 days or more after the first GPS fix, the GPS section
will not function (the laser rangefinder is not affected) and display a prompt to register online (which will
restore it to normal operation).

1. Using the provided cable, connect one end to the mini USB port on the front of your Hybrid and
attach the other end to a USB port on your computer. The display will indicate “USB Mode” and your
computer will recognize it as a standard USB mass storage device (no driver is required).

2. Go to http://www.igolf.com, select ‘Join Now’, enter the requested information and select the ‘Join
Now’ button to continue. Create your iGolf.com profile and select the ‘Save’ button. While on the My
Profile page, select the ‘Sync Device’ button to register your Hybrid.

PLAY GOLF MODE

With PLAY GOLF highlighted, press OK. The display will indicate that the
unit is SEARCHING FOR LOCAL COURSES. If it does not, and you see this
message: “Not enough satellites for local search. Press OK to start manual
search.” press OK/SHOT and follow the MANUAL SEARCH procedure
describedinthenextparagraph*.Whenthesearchiscomplete,alist
of golf courses in order of their distance from your current location is
displayed (Fig. 2). Select the course you want from the list and press
OK/SHOT.

Fig. 2

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A manual search option is also available. If no courses are found, or the one you want to play is not
listed (as GPS info for new courses is added to the iGolf.com database, it will be available via your user
account), select MANUAL SEARCH and press OK/SHOT, then enter the name of the state using the UP/
DOWN buttons (Fig. 3). Select DELETE and press OK/SHOT if you make a mistake. If you get multiple
results, select the state from the list and press OK/SHOT, then enter the course name (at least the first few
letters) (Fig. 4). When finished, select “SEARCH” and press OK/SHOT. You should then be able to select
the course from the search results (Fig. 5).

Fig. 3 Fig. 4 Fig. 5

Once you have selected your course, the display will show you
distances from your current location to the center (largest digits), front
(F) and back (B) of the green for the first hole of the course (Fig. 6).

The Hybrid will automatically advance to the next hole as you move
around the course, but you can manually select a different hole than the
current one at any time by pressing the UP/DOWN buttons.

Fig. 6

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Press the SCREEN button to view the
distance to additional points for the current
green (Fig. 7). Press SCREEN again to see
the next screen of additional points (Fig.

8). When finished, press SCREEN once
more to return to the Center/Front/Back
screen (Fig. 6).

SHOT DISTANCE FEATURE

This feature allows you to easily check the distance between any two points and would normally be used
to measure the length of your shot. To use it:

1. Press OK/SHOT to activate the Shot Distance feature (Fig. 9). The distance will automatically update
as you move (Fig. 10).

2. Press ESC/MENU to return to the previous screen at any time.

3. Press OK/SHOT again at any time to reactivate the Shot Distance feature and establish a new start
position.

Fig. 7 Fig. 8

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PLAY GOLF MENU

When you are in “Play Golf” Mode, on the green distance display,
pressing ESC/MENU will display the Play Golf Menu (Fig. 11). Select
an item from the menu and press OK/SHOT to use or display it:

MAP GOLF HOLE: This feature allows you to edit the distances given for
the various points (Front, Center, Back, etc.) on the current hole/green.
To use the feature:

• Highlight the point you want to re-map from the list (Fig. 12) and
press OK/SHOT.

• Stand at the desired location and press OK/SHOT to register the point
(Fig. 13). Do not move until the process is complete.

• Repeat this process for any other points you wish to map.

• When finished, scroll to highlight “Save” and press OK/SHOT. The

Hybrid will retain this setting along with the course data, so your
revised distance will be displayed instead of the original distance next
time you return to play this course.

SATELLITES: Displays the available GPS satellite relative positions and
signal strength, along with an indication of the overall satellite reception
quality (“STRONG”, “GOOD”, “WEAK”).

BATTERY LEVEL: Displays the remaining battery power level as a percentage.

Fig. 11

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