Bushnell TOUR V4, TOUR V4 SLOPE EDITION, 201660, 201661 User Manual

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Model # 201661

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CONGRATULATIONS ON YOUR PURCHASE OF THE BUSHNELL® TOUR V4™
INCORPORATING PINSEEKER™ TECHNOLOGY WITH JOLT™.

The TOUR V4 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 TOUR V4.

INTRODUCTION

Your TOUR V4 is Bushnell’s newest addition to an award winning line of golf laser rangefinders specifically
made for golfers. TOUR V4 features PinSeeker™ technology with JOLT™, allowing the golfer to easily and
quickly “zero” in on the flag without acquiring background targets. The TOUR V4 weighs a mere 5.6 ounces
and made to fit into the palm of your hand. TOUR V4 also features an adjustable eyepiece, 5X magnification,
and is capable of providing distance from 5 to 1000 yards with incredible one yard accuracy! Like other
Bushnell laser rangefinders, the TOUR V4 is not dependent upon reflectors, and will provide distance to trees,
bunkers, and virtually any object on any golf course in the world.

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HOW OUR DIGITAL TECHNOLOGY WORKS

The TOUR V4 WITH PINSEEKER emits invisible, eye safe, infrared energy pulses. The TOUR V4’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 TOUR V4 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 700 yards/640 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. 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.
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.

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GETTING STARTED

REPLACING THE BATTERY

Your TOUR V4 comes with a battery already installed, so it’s ready to use right away. To replace the
battery, remove the battery cap by lifting the battery cap tab and then rotating counter clockwise. Insert a
CR-2 3-volt lithium battery into the compartment negative 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 “

“ 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 TOUR V4 is constructed with an adjustable eyepiece (+/- 3 Diopter Adjustment) that allows one
to focus the LCD display relative to the image. Simply rotate the eyepiece until the reticle and object
distanced to are both in focus to your eye.

OPERATIONAL SUMMARY

While looking through the 5x eyepiece, depress the POWER/FIRE 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/FIRE 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/
FIRE button. The crosshairs surrounding the aiming circle will disappear once the POWER/FIRE 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 10 seconds. You can depress the power

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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 POWER/FIRE button down again.

LIQUID CRYSTAL DISPLAY (LCD) INDICATORS

Your TOUR V4 ’s LCD incorporates illuminated icons or symbols that indicate the selected unit of measure,
when the laser is actively firing, when a target has been acquired, and targeting modes. A summary of
these features follows:

MODE and UNIT OF MEASURE OPTIONS

The TOUR V4 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 (#201660), press and
hold the POWER/FIRE button. The display will begin to cycle through the options (#201661): Yards w/
Slope, Yards, Meters w/Slope, Meters (for details on the Slope feature, see “About Tour V4-Slope Edition”). When
the units and Slope mode you want to use are displayed, release the POWER/FIRE button to select it. If
you are changing from yards to meters, a change in unit of measure will be indicated by the illumination
of the M for meter indicator while the Y for Yard indicator is turned off. If you are changing from meters
to yards, the opposite will occur. The TOUR V4 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/FIRE button. The crosshairs surrounding the circle will
disappear once the POWER/FIRE button has been released (i.e. the laser is no longer being transmitted).

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PinSeeker (LCD Indicator - ) Ever have trouble getting distance to the flag? This advanced mode allows
easy acquisition of the flag without inadvertently getting distances to background targets (i.e. trees) that
have stronger signal strength.

Press the POWER/FIRE button to turn the unit on. Next, align the aiming circle reticle onto the flag that
you want distance to. Then, press and hold the POWER/FIRE 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/FIRE 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 the device has shut off, the unit will always default back to the last
mode used.

About JOLT

The new JOLT feature provides a vibration signal (similar to setting a cell
phone to “vibrate”) that will be felt when the Pinseeker technology indicates
the flag has been detected and the distance to it is displayed in the LCD.

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About TOUR V4 - Slope Edition (LCD Indicator “ - - - “ ) This advanced and patented technology found
on SLOPE EDITION models features a built-in accelerometer-based inclinometer that digitally displays
the exact slope angle from -20 to +20 degrees of elevation and is +/- 1.0 degree accurate. The Slope
+/-™ Edition models will automatically compute an angle compensated range based upon distance and
slope angle determined by the laser rangefinder and built-in inclinometer. This data is then combined with
internal algorithmic formulas dealing with average club use and ball trajectories. The angle compensated
range provides direction on how to play the shot (i.e. add distance if an incline, subtract distance if a
decline).

PINSEEKER™ WITH SLOPE +/-

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The advanced patented SLOPE mode is available only on model 201661 (Tour V4™ Slope +/-™).
This model features a built-in accelerometer-based inclinometer that digitally displays the exact slope
angle from -20 to +20 degrees of elevation and is +/- 1.0 degree accurate. The Slope +/-™ mode will
automatically compute an angle compensated range based upon distance and slope angle determined
by the laser rangefinder and built-in inclinometer. This data is then combined with internal algorithmic
formulas dealing with average club use and ball trajectories. The angle compensated range provides
direction on how to play the shot (i.e. add distance if an incline, subtract distance if a decline).

HOW TO USE SLOPE +/-

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Once in this mode, you will see a “ - - - ” in the field of view informing you that you are in the Slope
+/- Mode. Press the POWER button to obtain distance to the flag or other objects. Once the range is
displayed, continue to hold the POWER button down for approximately 2 seconds while holding the
aiming circle on the flag and keeping the unit as steady as possible so as to allow the inclinometer
enough time to measure slope. Then release the POWER button. Once you have released the power
button, a degree of angle and compensated range will be displayed.

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The Advantage of Slope Edition

The distance to flag A in the drawing below is 162 yards. It is also 162 yards to flag B although it is on
a slope.

However, if you were to play this hole as 162 yards, the ball (X) would fall short of the hole/flag because
you did not take slope into account.

OPTICAL DESIGN

Magnification and Coatings

The TOUR V4 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.

162 YARDS

162 YARDS

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SPECIFICATIONS:

Dimensions: Measuring 4.1 x 3.1 x 1.6 inches
Weight: 5.6 oz.
Ranging Accuracy: +/- 1 yard
Range: 5-1000 Yards / 5-914 Meters
Magnification: 5x
Objective Diameter: 20 mm
Optical Coatings: Multi-Coated

Patent #’s: 6,445,444 | 5,612,779 | 6,057,910 | 6,226,077
(Slope Edition) | 7,239,377 | 7,859,650 | 7,535,553

CLEANING

Gently blow away any dust or debris on the lenses (or use a soft lens brush). To remove dirt or fingerprints,
clean with a soft cotton or microfiber cloth, rubbing in a circular motion. Use of a coarse cloth or
unnecessary rubbing may scratch the lens surface and eventually cause permanent damage. For a more
thorough cleaning, photographic lens tissue and photographic-type lens cleaning fluid or isopropyl
alcohol may be used. Always apply the fluid to the cleaning cloth – never directly on the lens.

Display: LCD
Power Source: 3-volt lithium (included)
Field Of View: 420 ft. @ 1000 yards
Extra Long Eye Relief: 17mm
Exit Pupil: 4.0 mm
Includes battery & carrying case

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TWO-YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY

Your Bushnell product is warranted to be free of defects in materials and workmanship for two years after the date of purchase. In the event of a defect under this
warranty, we will, at our option, repair or replace the product, provided that you return the product postage prepaid. This warranty does not cover damages caused
by misuse, improper handling, installation, or maintenance provided by someone other than a Bushnell Authorized Service Department.

Any return made under this warranty must be accompanied by the items listed below:

1. A check/money order in the amount of $10.00 to cover the cost of postage and handling.

2. Name, address and daytime phone # for product return.

3. An explanation of the defect.

4. Copy of your dated proof of purchase.
Do not send in accessories (batteries, case, etc.), only the product for repair.
Product should be well packed in a sturdy outside shipping carton to prevent damage in transit, and shipped to the address listed below:

IN U.S.A. Send To: IN CANADA Send To:

Bushnell Outdoor Products Bushnell Outdoor Products
Attn.: Repairs Attn.: Repairs
9200 Cody 140 Great Gulf Drive, Unit B
Overland Park, Kansas 66214 Vaughan, Ontario L4K 5W1

For products purchased outside the United States or Canada please contact your local dealer for applicable warranty information.
In Europe you may also contact Bushnell at: Bushnell Germany GmbH
European Service Centre
Mathias-Brüggen-Str. 80
D-50827 Köln
GERMANY
Tel: [phone]
Fax: [phone]

This warranty gives you specic legal rights.

You may have other rights which vary from country to country.

©2015 Bushnell Outdoor Products

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TROUBLESHOOTING

If unit does not turn on - LCD does not illuminate:

• Depress POWER/FIRE button.

• Check and if necessary, replace battery.
If unit does not respond to key presses, replace the battery with a good quality 3 volt lithium battery.

If unit powers down (display goes blank when attempting to power the laser):

• The battery is either weak or low quality. Replace the battery with a good quality 3 -volt lithium

battery.

If target range cannot be obtained:

• Make sure LCD is illuminated.

• Make sure that the POWER/FIRE button is being depressed.

• Make sure that nothing, such as your hand or finger, is blocking the objective lenses

(lenses closest to the target) that emit and receive the laser pulses.

• Make sure unit is held steady while depressing the POWER/FIRE button.

NOTE: The last range reading does not need to be cleared before ranging another target. Simply aim at the new target

using the LCD’s reticle, depress the POWER/FIRE button and hold until new range reading is displayed.

Specifications, instructions, and the operation of these products are subject to change without notice.

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FCC NOTE

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of
the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential
installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used
in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no
guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference
to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged
to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

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Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.

• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

Shielded interface cable must be used with the equipment in order to comply with the limits for a digital device pursuant
to Subpart B of Part 15 of FCC Rules.

Specifications and designs are subject to change without any notice or
obligation on the part of the manufacturer.

FDA SAFETY

Class 1 laser product in accordance with IEC 60825-1:2007.
Complies with 21 CFR 1040.10 and 1040.11 for laser products except for deviations pursuant to Laser Notice No.
50, dated June 24, 2007.

Caution: There are no user controls, adjustments or procedures. Performance of procedures other than those specified
herein may result in access to invisible laser light.

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FÉLICITATIONS POUR VOTRE ACHAT DU TÉLÉMÈTRE BUSHNELL® TOUR V4™ AVEC
TECHNOLOGIE PINSEEKER™ AVEC JOLT™. Le TOUR V2 est un appareil a laser de haute precision

conçu pour offrir plusieurs annees de plaisir. Ce manuel vous aidera a atteindre la performance optimale
en vous expliquant les reglages et caracteristiques ainsi que l’entretien de cet appareil de telemetrie a
laser de haute precision. Pour assurer une performance et une duree de vie optimales, veuillez lire les
instructions avant d’utiliser votre TOUR V2.

INTRODUCTION

Le TOUR V4 est la nouvelle addition de Bushnell à sa ligne de télémètres à laser spécialement conçus
pour les golfeurs. Le TOUR V4 met en vedette la technologie PINSEEKER™ avec JOLT™ qui permet aux
golfeurs de cibler rapidement et facilement le drapeau, et non pas les objets en arrière-plan. Conçu
pour tenir dans la paume de la main, le TOUR V4 ne pèse que 5,6 oz (159 g). Il met aussi en vedette
un oculaire ajustable, un grossissement 5 x et est capable d’offrir une portée de 5 à 1000 yards (5 à
914 mètres) avec une précision incroyable de 1 yard (1 mètre)! Différent des autres télémètres au laser
Bushnell, le TOUR V4 ne dépend pas des réflecteurs et offre une distance à partir des arbres, des abris
en fait de n’importe quel objet sur le parcours, sur n’importe quel terrain de golf au monde.

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VOICI COMMENT NOTRE TECHNOGÉNIE NUMÉRIQUE FONCTIONNE

Le TOUR V4 avec PINSEEKER émet des impulsions d’énergie infrarouge invisibles et sans risque pour les
yeux. Son microprocesseur numérique avancé et la puce CIAS (Circuits intégrés à application spécifique)
du TOUR V4 avec PINSEEKER produisent chaque fois des relevés de distances précises et instantanées.
La technogénie numérique sophistiquée calcule instantanément les distances en mesurant le temps requis
par le parcours aller-retour de chaque impulsion du télémètre à la cible.

PRÉCISION DE L’ÉVALUATION DES DISTANCES

La précision de l’évaluation des distances du TOUR V4 est de +/- 1 yard/mètre dans la pluspart des cas.
La distance maximale du télémètre dépend de la réflectivité de la cible. La distance maximale pour la
majorité des objets est de 700 yards/640 mètres alors que le maximum pour les objets à haute réflectivité
est de 1000 yards/914 mètres. Note: Vous obtiendrez les distances maximales et minimales selon les
propriétés réfléchissantes d’une cible particulière et les conditions environnementales au moment de la
mesure de la distance d’une cible.

La couleur, le fini de la surface, la dimension et la forme de la cible affectent la réflectivité et la plage de
mesure. Plus la couleur est vive, plus la plage est longue. Par exemple, le rouge a une grande reflectivité
et permet une plus grande distance que le noir, la couleur ayant le moins de réflectivité. Un fini brillant
permet une plage plus longue qu’un fini mât. L’évaluation de la distance d’une cible de petite taille est
plus difficile que celle d’une grande taille. L’angle de la cible a également un effet. Viser une cible avec
un angle de 90 degrés (alors que la surface de la cible est perpendiculaire à la trajectoire émise par les
amplitudes d’impulsion) offre une distance maximale tandis qu’une pente raide offre une distance limitée.
De plus, les conditions d’éclairage (p. ex. le niveau d’ensoleillement) affectera les capacités de distance
de l’appareil. Moins d’ensoleillement (par ex.: journée nuageuse) permet de maximiser l’évaluation de
la distance de l’appareil. De manière générale, les journées très ensoleillées diminuent l’évaluation de la
distance maximale de l’appareil.

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MISE EN PLACE DE LA PILE

Votre TOUR V4 est livré avec une batterie déjà installée, et donc prêt à l’emploi. Pour remplacer la
batterie, enlevez le cache de la pile en soulevant l’ergot du couvercle puis en le tournant dans le sens
inverse des aiguilles d’une montre. Insérez une pile au lithium de CR-2 de 3 volts dans le compartiment
en introduisant d’abord la borne négative, puis refermez le cache.

REMARQUE: Il est recommandé de remplacer la pile au moins une fois par an.

Indicateur de batterie faible: Si “

“est affiché lors de l’affichage, ceci indique que la charge de la pile

est faible et qu’elle doit être remplacée.

RÉGLAGE DE L’OCULAIRE

Votre TOUR V4 est muni d’un oculaire de ajustable (réglage dioptrique +/- 3) qui permet d’effectuer la
mise au point de l’afficheir ACL par rapport à l’image. Tournez simplement l’oculaire jusqu’à ce que la
réticule et l’objet à distance soit allignée à votre œil.

MODE D’EMPLOI EN BREF

Tout en regardant dans l’oculaire de grossissement 5 x, appuyez une fois sur le bouton POWER/FIRE afin
d’activer l’afficheur à cristaux liquides (ACL). Positionnez le cercle de visée (situé au centre du champ
de vision) sur une cible à une distance minimal de 5 verges (4,6 m), appuyez sur le bouton POWER/
FIRE et maintenez enfoncé jusqu’à ce que la lecture de la distance soit affichée près du bas de l’afficheur
intégré. Les réticules à proximité du cercle de visée indiquent que le laser est en cours de transmission.
Une fois qu’une distance a été acquise, vous pouvez relâchez le bouton. Les réticules entourant le cercle
de visée disparaitront lorsque le bouton POWER/FIRE aura été relâché (ce qui veut dire que le laser
n’est plus en cours de transmission). Note: Une fois activé, l’écran ACL demeure actif et affiche le dernier
relevé de distance pendant 10 secondes. Vous n’avez qu’à enfoncer de nouveau le bouton POWER/FIRE

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afin de viser une autre cible. Comme avec tout dispositif laser, il est déconseiller d’observer longuement
et directement les émissions avec des lentilles grossissante, pendant une période prolongée. La durée
maximale pendant laquelle le rayonnement laser est transmis est de 10 secondes. Pour transmettre le
laser à nouveau, appuyez sur le bouton encore une fois.

INDICATEURS DE L’AFFICHEUR À CRISTAUX LIQUIDES (ACL)

L’écran ACL de votre TOUR V4 est doté d’icônes et de symboles lumineux indiquant l’unité de mesure
sélectionnée, l’émission effective du rayonnement laser, l’acquisition de la distance de la cible et les
différents modes de ciblage. Voir le résumé des caractéristiques ci-dessous:

OPTIONS MODE et UNITÉS DE MESURE

Le TOUR V4 peut mesurer les distances en yards ou en mètres. Les indicateurs d’unités de mesure se situent
dans la portion inférieure droite de l’afficheur ACL. Pour sélectionner les yards ou les mètres (#201660),
appuyez et maintenez enfoncé le bouton POWER/FIRE. L’écran affichera successivement les différentes
options (#201661): yards avec Slope, yards, mètres avec Slope, mètres (pour plus de détails sur l’option
Slope, voir la section « À propos de Slope »). Si vous passez de yards à mètres, l’indicateur M (pour
mètres) s’illuminera tandis que le Y (pour yards) s’éteindra. Si vous de mètres à yards, c’est l’inverse qui
se produit. Le TOUR V4 revient au dernier réglage utilisé chaque fois qu’il est remis en marche.

LASER ACTIF

Les réticules à proximité du cercle de visée indiquent que le laser est en cours de transmission. Une fois
qu’une distance a été acquise, vous pouvez relâchez le bouton. Les réticules entourant le cercle de visée
disparaissent une fois que le bouton POWER/FIRE a été relâché (c’est-à-dire que le rayonnement laser
n’est plus en cours).

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PinSeeker (indicateur d’affichage - ) Avez-vous de la difficulté à connaître la distance jusqu’au
drapeau? Ce mode perfectionné permet une acquisition facile jusqu’au drapeau sans obtenir par erreur
la distance d’autres cibles d’arrière-plan (tels que les arbres) qui ont un signal plus fort.

Appuyez sur le bouton POWER/FIRE pour allumer l’unité. Ensuite, aligner les réticules du cercle de visée
sur le drapeau dont vous voulez connaître la distance. Puis pressez et maintenanez le bouton POWER/
FIRE puis déplacez doucement le laser jusqu’au drapeau ou l’objet désiré jusqu’à ce que le cercle entoure
l’indicateur du drapeau. Si le rayonnement laser reconnait plus d’un objet (p. ex. le drapeau et les arbres
en arrière-plan) la distance du drapeau sera affichée et un cercle entourera
l’indicateur PinSeeker, informant l’utilisateur que la distance du drapeau
est affichée sur l’afficheur ACL (comme ci-dessous). Parfois, le rayonnement
laser ne voit qu’un seul objet sur sa trajectoire. Las distance est alors affichée,
mais comme plusieurs objets n’ont pas été détectés, l’indicateur du drapeau
n’est pas entouré d’un cercle. CONSEIL: Tout en appuyant sur le bouton
POWER/FIRE, vous pouvez déplacer l’instrument lentement d’un objet à un
autre et forcer ainsi le rayonnement laser à toucher plusieurs objets pour
vérifier que la seule distance des objets les plus proches reconnus par le
rayonnement est affichée.
Une fois le dispositif fermé, l’instrument revient par défaut au dernier mode
utilisé.

À propos de JOLT

Si vous le souhaitez (voir « Unités de mesure »), la nouvelle option JOLT vous
permet d’enclencher un signal sous la forme d’une vibration semblable à
celle d’un téléphone portable en option vibreur. Cette vibration se produit
lorsque la technologie Pinseeker indique que le drapeau a bien été repéré