Vortex Ranger 1500 User Manual

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The Ranger 1500 Rangender
The Ranger 1500 is an extremely effective angle­compensated laser rangefinder intended for both archer and rifle shooter. Using the primary HCD (Horizontal Component Distance) mode, the Ranger 1500 provides the key angle compensated range information required by the vast majority of rifle and bow shooters in a simple, quick to read display.
The Ranger 1500 also provides LOS (Line of Sight) mode and Scan feature along with adjustments for reading in yards or meters and setting the brightness of the display.
Please be sure to read entire manual prior to using the Range r 1500.
Ranger 1500 Specications
Range Reflective: 10–1500 yards (9–1372 meters)
Range Deer: 10–750 yards (9–686 meters)
Accuracy: + /- 3 yards @ 1000 yards
Maximum Angle Reading: +/- 60 degrees (INC 50)
Measuring Time: < 1 second
Battery Life: 2000 single range minimum
Magnification: 6x
Objective Lens: 22 mm
Eye Relief: 17 mm
Diopter: +/- 3 diopters
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Lanyard
Attachment
Sockets
Measure Button
Adjust Focus with Eyecup
Bat ter y Compartment
Utility Clip
(Attaches to Either Side)
Menu Button
Basic OperatiOn
Install Battery
Open the battery compartment and install the CR2 battery included with the Ranger
1500.
Power Up
Once you install the battery, the Ranger 1500 is in Ready Condition—the normal power-off condition when not ranging. To power up the Ranger 1500 from Ready Condition and prepare for ranging, press and release the Measure button. The HCD or LOS ranging screen will display. The Ranger 1500 will power down automatically after ten seconds of non-use.
Focus
Turn the eyecup in or out until image is sharp.
Batter y
Power Indicator
Remove battery compartment cover.
Install battery with positive side facing outwards.
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MOde selectiOn
Your Ranger is factory set to the angle compensating HCD mode, yards, and medium brightness. For most users, these are the preferred settings.
To change modes, after the Ranger is powered up activate the Mode Selection by pressing and holding the Menu button for at least four seconds. Once the Mode Selection screen displays, release the button.
As you progress through Mode Selection, you may exit at any time and save your settings by pressing and holding the Menu button for at least four seconds—the Ranger will then return to power-up condition.
set and save MOde selectiOns in 3 steps
1. Choose between the HCD and LOS Modes.
After activating the Mode Selection, press the Measure button to toggle between the HCD and LOS displays. Press the Menu button to save your desired choice and move to the Yards/Meters selection screen.
2. Choose between Yards and Meters Display.
Press the Measure button to toggle between the Yards and Meters display. Press the Menu button to save your desired choice and move to the Brightness selection screen.
3. Choose the Brightness Setting.
Mode Selection
Display
Use the Measure button to tog gle through each Mode Selection option.
Use the Menu button to activate the Mode Selection displays.
Choose Between HCD and LOS
Choose Between Yards and Meters
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