CRF 1200 - Laser rangefinder LEICA - Free user manual and instructions

Product type	Laser rangefinder
Brand	Leica
Model	CRF 1200
Magnification	7x
Objective lens diameter	24 mm
Exit pupil	3.4 mm
Field of view at 1000 m	115 m
Diopter adjustment	±3.5 dpt
Maximum range	1200 m
Minimum distance	10 m
Measurement accuracy	±1 m (up to 366 m), ±2 m (up to 732 m), ±0.5% (beyond)
Display	4-digit LED (meters or yards)
Power supply	1 lithium battery 3V type CR2
Battery life	Approximately 2000 measurements at 20 °C
Laser	Class 1, invisible, eye-safe
Measurement time	Max. 0.9 s
Dimensions (L × H × W)	75 × 34 × 113 mm
Weight (with battery)	Approximately 220 g
Operating temperature	-10 to 55 °C
Waterproofness	Up to 1 m depth for 30 min
Housing material	Carbon fiber reinforced plastic / die-cast aluminum
Main functions	Single measurement, scan mode, diopter adjustment
Maintenance and cleaning	Soft brush, damp cloth, no alcohol
Safety	Do not look directly at bright light sources, do not open
Spare parts and repairability	Eyecup and cord available from Leica customer service
Included accessories	Carrying strap, Cordura case, CR2 battery, warranty card

Frequently Asked Questions - CRF 1200 LEICA

How to use the rangefinder with glasses?

Glasses wearers should lower the rubber eyecup (position B) so that the eye is at the correct distance from the eyepiece.

How to adjust the sharpness of the reticle?

Turn the rubber eyecup to adjust the diopter compensation of ±3.5 diopters. The reticle appears when you press the trigger button.

How to perform a distance measurement?

Press the trigger button once to activate the reticle. Aim at the object and press again to start the measurement. The distance is displayed for a few seconds.

How to use the scan mode?

Press the trigger button twice and hold it down on the second press. After 0.5 s, the device performs continuous measurements every 0.5 s approximately.

How to change the battery?

Turn the battery compartment cover counterclockwise to open. Insert a CR2 battery with the positive terminal facing forward, then close by turning clockwise.

What to do if the display flashes or the measurement fails?

This generally indicates a low battery. Replace with a new battery. You can still perform about 100 measurements after the first flash.

How to clean the lenses?

First remove coarse particles with a soft brush. Then use a damp cloth followed by a clean chamois. Never use alcohol or solvents.

What is the maximum range and accuracy?

The maximum range is about 1200 m on reflective targets. Accuracy is ±1 m up to 366 m, ±2 m up to 732 m, and ±0.5% beyond.

Is the device waterproof?

Yes, the Leica CRF 1200 withstands immersion up to 1 meter depth for 30 minutes.

Where to find spare parts?

Contact Leica customer service or your local representative. Parts such as the eyecup or strap are available.

USER MANUAL CRF 1200 LEICA

2 Carrying cord eyelet
3 Distance measurement release button
4 Laser transmitter optics
5 Lens for viewing optics
6 Battery compartment cover
7 Battery compartment

Scope of delivery

Rangefinder
- 1 lithium cell 3V type CR2
- Carrying cord
Cordura case
Warranty Card

LEICA RANGEMASTER CRF 1200

Order No. 40 527 (Meter version)

Order No. 40 523 (Yard version)

Foreword

Dear Customer

Worldwide, Leica stands for superb optical quality, close-tolerance precision engineering, absolute reliability, and a long product life. We wish you every success and a great deal of pleasure in using your new Leica Rangemaster CRF. This rangefinder sends out pulses of laser light, which are in the infrared wavelength, harmless and invisible to the naked eye. Some of these pulses are reflected back. The built-in microprocessor calculates the object distance from these reflected signals. It is equipped with superb 7x-magnification optics, which enable good targeting even in difficult conditions, and its functional design makes it easy to use. Please read the following instructions to get the maximum benefit from this versatile and high quality laser rangefinder.

Warning notice:

As with all binoculars, to avoid damaging your eyes, do not look directly at sources of bright light through your Leica Rangemaster CRF.

Table of Contents

Nomenclature 12
Scope of delivery 12
Foreword 12
Disposal of electric and electronic equipment 13
Fitting the carrying cord 14
Inserting and changing the battery 14
Battery charge level 15
Use with and without glasses 16
Diopter compensation 16
Distance measurement 17
Scan mode 17
Operating range and accuracy 18
Maintenance/cleaning 19
Troubleshooting 20
Technical Data 21
Leica Akademie 22
Leica on the Internet 22
Leica Information Service 22
Leica Customer Service 22
FCC note 23

Disposal of electric and electronic equipment

(Applicable in the EU and other European countries with separate collection systems)

This equipment contains electric and/or electronic parts and must therefore not be disposed of as normal household waste.

Instead, it should be disposed at the respective collection points for recycling provided by the communities. For you, this is free of charge. If the equipment contains exchangeable (re-chargeable) batteries, these too must be removed before and, if necessary, in turn be disposed of according to the relevant regulations (see also the respective comments in this unit's instructions).

Further information about the subject is available at your community administration, your local waste collection company, or in the store where you purchased this equipment.

Fitting the carrying cord

Push the smaller loop through the eyelet (2) on the housing of the Leica Rangemaster CRF.

Then, thread the longer loop through the smaller loop and pull it tight so that the carrying cord is securely attached to the eyelet.

Inserting and changing the battery

The Leica Rangemaster CRF is supplied with power by one 3 Volt lithium cell (e.g. Duracell DL CR 2, Ucar CR 2, Varta CR 2, or other CR 2 types).

1. Open the battery compartment (7) cover (6) by turning it anticlockwise.
2. Insert the battery with its positive contact facing forwards (as marked in the battery compartment).
3. Close the cover again by turning it clockwise.

Notes:

• Battery performance suffers in the cold. Therefore, at low temperatures, it is a good idea to keep the Leica Rangemaster CRF in an inside pocket (close to the body) and fitted with a fresh battery.
• If the Leica Rangemaster CRF is not going to be used for a long time, the battery should be removed.
• Batteries should be stored in a cool dry place.

Attention:

• Batteries should never be put in a fire, heated, recharged, disassembled, or broken apart.
• Used batteries may not be disposed of as normal, household waste as they contain hazardous materials that are harmful to the environment. To ensure that they are properly recycled, they should be returned to the dealer or disposed of as special waste (at a collection point).

Battery charge level

A flat battery is indicated by the flashing distance display and the target mark. Over 100 further measurements (at a progressively diminishing range) can be taken after the display first starts to flash.

Use with and without glasses

If you are not wearing glasses, leave the rubber eyecup (1a) folded up, as it comes (Figure A).

This position gives the correct distance between the eye and the Leica Rangemaster CRF.

When viewing with glasses, fold down the rubber eyecup (Figure B).

Diopter compensation

The diopter compensator allows you to adjust the sharpness of the target mark to suit you best. Simply target the Leica Rangemaster CRF on some far away object and turn the rubber eyecup (1a) until the target mark is as sharp as possible. The target mark can be seen by pressing the release button (3). The degree of compensation can be read off the "+" or "-" scale (1b) on the rubber eyecup. Compensation within the range of ± 3.5 diopters is possible.

Distance measurement

To measure the distance to an object, it must be perfectly targeted. To do this, activate the target mark by pressing the release button (3) once. The target mark remains lit for about 4 seconds after letting the release button go.

If the button is kept pressed, the target mark remains lit.

While the target mark is lit, aim the Leica Rangemaster CRF at the object and press the release button a second time; the distance is then measured and displayed. The target mark disappears briefly during the measurement. A new measurement can be made at any time, as long as the target mark is lit, by pressing the release button

once again. If the object is less than 10m / 11 yds away, out of range, or does not provide enough reflection, then

"---" appears on the display. The Leica Rangemaster CRF switches itself off as soon as the display disappears.

Scan mode

With the Leica Rangemaster CRF, continuous measurements can also be made: If the release button (3) is held down the second time it is pressed, the unit switches to scan mode after approx. 0.5 seconds and then takes continuous measurements. This is indicated by the changing display: a new measured value is produced around every 0.5 seconds.

Scan mode is particularly practical when measuring to smaller and moving targets.

Note:

Due to the constant measurements, the power consumption is greater in scan mode than for single measurements.

Operating range and accuracy

The measuring accuracy of the Leica Rangemaster CRF is up to ± 1 Meter/Yard. The maximum range is achieved with a well reflecting object and unaided visibility of 10km / 6.2 miles. The operating range is influenced by the following factors:

Range	longer	shorter
Color of object	white	black
Angle of object	perpendicular	acute
Size of object	larger than measuring beam	smaller than measuring beam
Sunlight	weak (cloudy)	strong (midday sun)
Atmospheric conditions	clear	hazy
Shape of object	uniform (house wall)	irregular (bush, tree)

Accuracy is as follows in sunshine and good visibility:

Range	approx. 10m/11yds to 1100m/1200yds
Accuracy	approx. ±1m/3ft 3in to 366m/400yds
	approx. ±2m/6ft 6in to 732m/800yds
	approx. ±0.5% beyond 732m/800yds

Maintenance/cleaning

Your Leica Rangemaster CRF does not require special care. Any large dirt particles, such as sand, should be removed with a soft brush or be blown off. Fingerprints etc. on the lens or eyepiece can be can be cleaned off the lenses by first moistening them with a damp cloth and then wiping with a soft, clean chamois leather or lint-free cloth.

Important:

Do not exert excessive pressure when wiping heavily soiled lens surfaces. Although the coating is highly resistant to abrasion, sand or salt crystals can still damage it.

The housing should be cleaned only with a damp leather. Using dry cloths can lead to an electrostatic build-up. Alcohol and other chemical solvents must not be used to clean the optics or the housing. As well as its type designation, each Leica Rangemaster CRF has its "personal" serial number. Make a note of this number in your documents for security.

Attention:

Do not open the main body under any circumstance!

Spare parts

If you should require any spare parts for your Leica Rangemaster CRF, e.g. eyepiece cup or carrying cord, please contact our Customer Service department (address, see p. 22) or the Leica distributor in your country (see Warranty Card for addresses).

Troubleshooting

Problem	Cause	Remedy
Cannot get truly round view without dark edges	a) Viewer's pupil is not in ocular's exit pupilb) Eyecup position is not correct for use with / without glasses	a) Correct the eye positionb) When wearing glasses, fold down the eyecup, for viewing without, it should remain up (see p. 16)
Display not sharp	Diopter compensation setting is not perfect	Repeat diopter compensation adjustment (see p. 16)
“---” displayed when measuring	a) Target out of operating rangeb) Insufficient reflection from target	Note information on measuring range (see p. 18)
Display flashes or no measurement possible	Battery flat	Replace battery (see p. 14)

Technical Data

Magnification	7x
Front lens diameter	24 mm / 15/16 in
Exit pupil	3.4 mm / 9/64 in
Twilight factor	13
Geometric luminous intensity	11.8
Field of view (at 1.000 m/yds) /	115 m/yds / 6,5°
Objektive angle of view
Exit pupil longitudinal distance (eyepoint)	15 mm / 19/64 in
Prism system	Roof-type
Coating
on lens elements	High Durable Coating (HDC™)
on prisms	phase correction coating P40
Diopter compensation	±3.5dpt.
Usable with glasses	yes
Operating temperature	-10 to 55°C / 14 to 131°F
Storage temperature	-15 to 75°C / 5 to 167°F
Watertightness	for 30 min: up to 1 m water depth
Housing / Chassis material	carbon fiber reinforced plastic, soft lacquer coated / die-cast aluminum
Maximum range	approx. 1100 m/1200 yds
Close focusing distance	approx. 10 m/11 yds
Measuring accuracy	approx. ±1 m/3' 3" to 366 m/400 yds approx. ± 2 m/6' 6" to 732 m/800 yds approx. ± 0.5% beyond 732 m/800 yds
Display / measuring unit	4-digit LED / available either in meter or yard version
Battery	1 3V lithium cell type CR2
Battery lifetime	approx. 2.000 measurements at 20°C / 68°F
Laser	invisible, eye-safe according to EN and FDA class 1
Laser beam-divergence	approx. 0.5 x 2.5 mrad
Maximum measuring time	approx. 0.9 s
Dimensions (W x H x D)	approx. 75 x 34 x 113 mm / 26/64 x 11/32 x 429/64 in
Weight (with battery)	approx. 220 g / 7.76 oz

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Leica Information Service

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Leica Customer Service

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Leica Camera AG, Customer Service

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This is a Class B product based on the standard of the Voluntary Control Council for Interference from Information Technology Equipment (VCCI). If this is used near a radio or television receiver in a domestic environment, it may cause radio interference.

Install and use the equipment according to the instruction manual.

FCC Note: (U.S. only)

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.
- 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.

FCC Caution:

To assure continued compliance, follow the attached installation instructions and use only shielded interface cables with ferrite core when connecting to computer or peripheral devices. Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate this equipment.

Trade Name: LEICA

Model No.: RANGEMASTER CRF 1200

Responsible party/

Support contact: Leica Camera Inc.

156 Ludlow Avenue

Northvale, New Jersey 07647

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LEICA RANGEMASTER CRF 1200

Tested To Comply

With FCC Standards

FOR HOME OR OFFICE USE

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules.

Operation is subject to the following two conditions:

(1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and
(2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003

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Design subject to alterations without notice.

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