Congratulations on your purchase of the Bushnell® ELITE® 1500 Laser Rangefinder, Essential Gear for Hunting. The ELITE® 1500 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 precise laser rangefinding optical instrument. To ensure optimal performance and longevity, please read these instructions before using your ELITE® 1500.
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INTRODUCTION
Your Bushnell® ELITE® 1500 is an advanced premium laser rangefinder comprised of Digital Technology allowing range readings from 5-1500 yards / 5-1372 meters. Measuring 1.7 x 5.1 x 3.7 inches, the 10-ounce ELITE® 1500 delivers superb and accurate range performance to +/- one yard. The ELITE® 1500 features Selective Targeting™ Modes, Superb Optical Quality, 100% Waterproof Construction, and Bushnell’s RainGuard® coating.
HOW OUR DIGITAL TECHNOLOGY WORKS
The ELITE® 1500 emits invisible, eye safe, infrared energy pulses. The ELITE® 1500’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 ELITE® 1500 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 1500 yards / 1373 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
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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.
GETTING STARTED
INSERTING THE BATTERY
Lift the flap near , then pull the flap to remove battery door. Insert one 9-volt alkaline battery into the slot as indicated, then close the battery cover.
Note: Use only high quality alkaline batteries. Do not use heavy duty or lithium batteries. It is recommended that the battery be replaced once every 12 months.
Low Battery Indicator: If the Y (Yards) or M (Meters) indicator blinks continuously, the battery charge is getting low and the 9-volt alkaline battery should be replaced.
ADJUSTING THE EYEPIECE
Your ELITE® 1500 is constructed with a twist-up eyepiece designed for comfort and to exclude extraneous light. For users without eyeglasses, rotate the eyecup counter clockwise while pulling up until it locks into the fully ”up” position. The ELITE® 1500 provides extra long eye-relief of 19mm. 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. To lower the eyecup from the full “up”
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position, rotate clockwise while pushing down slightly. It is also possible to set the eyecup to positions “in between”, fully up and full down, which may suit some individuals better.
The ELITE® 1500 is also equipped with an adjustable eyepiece (+/- 2 Diopter Adjustment) that allows one to focus the LCD display relative to the image. Simply rotate the diopter setting until the LCD is in focus.
OPERATIONAL SUMMARY
While looking through the 7x 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 ELITE® 1500’s 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 ELITE® 1500’s 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:
UNIT OF MEASURE OPTIONS
The ELITE® 1500 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, quickly 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
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