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USER MANUAL Pinmaster II LEICA

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1. Secondary button
2. Main button
3. Eyecup with

a. Diopter scale

1. Carrying cord eyelet
2. Eyepiece
3. Battery compartment cover
4. Battery compartment
5. Lens for viewing optics
6. Laser transmitter optics

Scope of delivery

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

Leica Pinmaster

Order no.: 40533

Warning notice:

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

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 Pinmaster. The Leica Pinmaster 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. The Leica Pinmaster is equipped with a first target logic specially developed for golf and a scanning mode. This greatly simplifies measuring the distance to the flag. The Leica Pinmaster 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.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Nomenclature 16

Scope of delivery 16

Foreword 17

Disposal of electric and electronic. 13

equipment 19

Fitting the carrying cord. 20

Inserting and changing the battery 20

Battery charge level 21

Use with and without glasses 22

Diopter compensation 22

Setting the unit of measure 23

Distance measurement 24

Scan mode 24

First target logic. 25

Operating range and accuracy. 26

Maintenance/cleaning. 27

Troubleshooting 28

Technical Data 29

Leica Information Service. 30

Leica Customer Care. 30

FCC note 32

DISPOSAL OF ELECTRICAL AND ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT

(Applies within the EU, and for other European countries with segregated waste collection systems.)

This device contains electrical and/or electronic components and must therefore not be disposed of in general household waste! Instead, it should be disposed of at a recycling collection point provided by the local authority. This costs you nothing. If the device contains standard or rechargeable batteries, these must be removed first and also be disposed of in line with relevant regulations.

Further information on the subject is available from your local administration, your local waste collection company, or in the store where you purchased this device.

FITTING THE CARRYING CORD

Push the smaller loop through the eyelet (4) on the housing of the Leica Pinmaster. 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 Pinmaster 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
• There-fore, at low temperatures, it is a good idea to keep the Leica Pinmaster in an inside pocket (close to the body) and fitted with a fresh battery.
• If the Leica Pinmaster 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 meas urements (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 (3) folded up, as it comes (Figure A). This position gives the correct distance between the eye and the Leica Pinmaster. When viewing with glasses, fold down the 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 Pinmaster on some far away object and turn the eyecup (3) until the target mark is as sharp as possible. The target mark can be seen by pressing the main button (2). The degree of compensation can be read off the "+" or "-" scale (3a) on the eyecup. Compensation within the range of ± 3.5 diopters is possible.

SETTING THE UNIT OF MEASURE

The Leica Pinmaster can be set to meters or yards, the more commonly used unit in the USA.

Setting:

1. Briefly press (<3s) the main button (2).

2. The target mark appears.

3. Press and hold (≥ 3s) the secondary button (1).

EU.Us5 appears below the target mark.

1. Briefly press the main button.

2. EU disappears, the target mark and US continue to flash.

3. Select your preferred units of measure by (repeatedly) pressing the secondary button. US stands for the unit yards, EU for meters.

4. The respective displays continue to flash.

5. Save your setting by briefly pressing the main button.

6. The saved setting and the target mark light up continuously for 2 seconds for confirmation and then disappear.

Notes:

• The current setting can always be seen in the display-if meters are selected, a dot appears to the bottom right of the target mark.
• Concerning the setting process: The displays disappear 3 seconds after you last press one of the two buttons. The previously saved setting is retained.

DISTANCE MEASUREMENT

To measure the distance to an object, it must be perfectly targeted. To do this, activate the target mark by pressing the main button (2) once. The target mark remains lit for about 4 seconds after letting the main button go. If the button is kept pressed, the target mark remains lit.

While the target mark is lit, aim the Leica Pinmaster at the object and press the main button a sec ond 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 main 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 Pinmaster switches itself off as soon as the display disappears.

SCAN MODE

With the Leica Pinmaster, continuous measurements can also be made: If the main button (2) 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 flagsticks or other smaller targets.

Note:

In scan mode, due to the constant measurements, the power consumption is greater than for single measurements.

FIRST TARGET LOGIC

The Leica Pinmaster is equipped with first target logic specially developed for golf, which greatly simplifies the measurement of small targets such as golf flags. If the unit records two distances in the area of the target mark, the distance to the closer - smaller - target is displayed (A) and not that of the further, larger object (B). This first target logic also works in conjunction with scan mode.

In the example, when going past the flagstick, the measured value changes from 210 meters (bushes in the background, A/B) to 42 meters (flagsticks). If the measurement was successful, the distance measurement display flashes at high frequency. If there is no second target (flag in front of the horizon/ measurement in a bunker), the display does not flash.

Tip for use:

Despite this function, when taking measurements for golf flags or similar small objects, you should always try to line up the target mark so that no other objects are recorded or so that these objects are at least situated a good distance (minimum 15m / 50ft ) away from the first target.

OPERATING RANGE AND ACCURACY

The measuring accuracy of the Leica Pinmaster 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	higher lower
Color	white black
Surface	glossy matte
Angle to lens	perpendicular acute
Object size	large small
Sunlight	little (cloudy)	extensive (midday sun)
Atmospheric conditions	clear hazy
Shape of object	uniform (house wall)	Irregular (bush, tree)

In sunshine and with good visibility, the following accuracies can be achieved:

Range	approx. 10m to 750m
Precision	approx. ±1m to 375m approx. ±2m to 750m

MAINTENANCE/CLEANING

Your Leica Pinmaster 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 dampleather. 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 Pinmaster 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 Pinmaster, e.g. eyepiece cup or carrying cord, please contact our Customer Service department (address, see p. 31) or the Leica distributor in your country (see Warranty Card for addresses).

TROUBLESHOOTING

Fault Cause Remedy
No circular image is obtained during viewing.	a) Viewer's pupil is not in ocular's exit pupil. b) Eyecup position is not correct for us with/without glasses.	a) Correct the eye position. b) Correct the adjustment: When wearing glasses, fold down the eyecup; for viewing without glasses it should remain up (see p. 6).
Display not focused Diopter compensation	not perfect Carry out diopter compensation	compensation again
displayed when measuring a)	Measuring range is too long or too short b) Insufficient reflection from target	Note information on the measuring range
display flashes or no measurement possible	Battery discharged Replace battery

TECHNICAL DATA

Magnification	7x
Lens diameter	24mm
Exit pupil	3.4mm
Twilight factor	13
Geometric light intensity	11.8
Field of vision (at 1,000m) / objective viewing angle	115m / 6.5°
Eyepoint design	15mm
Prism type	roof-type
Coating on lens elements on prisms	High Durable Coating (HDCTM) and hydrophobic Aqua-Dura coating on outer lenses, phase correction coating P40
Diopter compensation	±3,5dpt.
Functioning temperature	-10 to 55°C
Storage temperature	-15 to 75°C
Water tightness	for 30min: up to 1m water depth
Housing/chassis material	carbon fiber reinforced plastic; soft lacquer coated//die-cast aluminum
Maximum range	approx. 750m
Minimum range	approx.10m
Measuring accuracy	approx. ±1m to 375m / approx. ±2m to 750m
Display	LED with 4 digits
Battery	3V / lithium Type CR2
Battery service life	approx. 2000 measurements at 20°C
Laser	invisible, eye-safe to EN and FDA Class 1
Laser beam divergence	approx. 0,5 x 2,5mrad
Maximum measuring time	approx. 0.9 s
Dimensions (W x H x D)	approx. 75 x 34 x 113mm
Weight (with battery)	approx. 220g

LEICA INFORMATION SERVICE

Should you have any technical questions regarding the use of Leica products, the Leica Information Service will be happy to answer in writing or by phone, fax, or e-mail:

Leica Camera AG

For service of your Leica equipment and in case of necessary repairs please contact the Customer Care of Leica Camera AG or of any national Leica agency (see Warranty Card for address list). Ask your authorized dealer and Leica specialist for advice.

Leica Camera AG

Customer Care

Am Leitz-Park 5

D-35578 Wetzlar

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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 accord dan ce with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a parti cular 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 ap proved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate this equipment.

Trade Name: Leica

Model: Pinmaster CRF

Responsible party/ Leica Camera Inc.

Support contact: 1 Pearl Court, Unit A

Allendale, New Jersey 07401

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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 inter ference, and
(2) this device must accept any interference re ceived, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003

Leica Pinmaster

Tested To Comply

With FCC Standards

FOR HOME OR OFFICE USE

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D-35578 Wetzlar

Telefono: [phone] /-108

Fax: [phone]

[e-mail] /

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LEICA CUSTOMER CARE

Product Support / Software Support

Am Leitz-Park 5

D-35578 Wetzlar