Black RangeX 4K - Laser pointer NIKON - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL Black RangeX 4K NIKON

Introduction Read this first Thank you for purchasing the Nikon Laser Rangefinder BLACK RANGEX 4K. Before using the product, read this manual thoroughly to ensure proper use. After reading this manual, keep it in a readily accessible place for future reference. l About the manual

• No part of the manual may be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval system, or translated into any language in any form, by any means, without Nikon’s prior written permission.

• Illustrations and display content shown in this manual may differ from the actual product.

• Nikon will not be held liable for any errors this manual may contain.

• The appearance, specifications, and capabilities of this product are subject to change without notice. l About controls for radio interference

• 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 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 and to EU EMC directive. 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.

• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. Notice for customers in Canada

Strictly observe the guidelines contained in this manual in order to use this product safely and prevent possible injury or property damage to you and others. Understand the contents thoroughly for correct use of the product. WARNING This indicates that improper use by ignoring the contents described herein can result in potential death or serious injury. CAUTION This indicates that improper use by ignoring the contents described herein can result in potential injury or material loss. SAFETY PRECAUTIONS (Laser) This product uses an invisible laser beam. Be sure to observe the following: WARNING

• Do not press the PWR button while looking into the laser emission aperture. You may damage your eyes.

• Do not point the laser at people.

• Do not look at lasers with other optical instruments such as lenses or binoculars. You may damage your eyes.

• When not measuring, keep your fingers away from the PWR button to avoid accidentally emitting the laser.

• When not in use for an extended period, remove the battery.

• Do not disassemble, remodel, or repair the product. The laser emission may be harmful to your health. If the product is disassembled, remodeled, or repaired, it is no longer guaranteed by the manufacturer.

• If the product’s body is damaged or if it emits a strange sound because it was dropped or some other cause, stop using it immediately and remove the battery.

• Store the product in a place out of reach of children. SAFETY PRECAUTIONS (Monocular) WARNING

• Never look directly at the sun, intense light, or lasers while using this product. It may seriously damage the eyes or cause blindness. CAUTION

• Keep the plastic bag used to wrap this product or other small parts out of reach of children. The bag may block their mouths and noses and cause them to suffocate.

• Be careful of children inadvertently swallowing small parts or accessories. If children swallow such parts, see a doctor immediately.

• Turn off this product when not in use.

• When carrying this product, store it in the case.

• If this product fails to operate correctly for any reason, discontinue use immediately and consult with a Nikon authorized service representative.6

• Do not leave this product in an unstable place. It may fall and cause injury or malfunction.

• Do not use this product while walking. You may walk into something or fall and cause injury or malfunction.

• Do not swing this product by the strap. You may hit others and cause injury.

• The rubber parts of this product (such as the eyecup) or rubber parts of the included case and strap may deteriorate if used or stored for a long period of time. The deteriorated rubber may attach on clothes and cause stains. Check their condition before use, and consult with a Nikon authorized service representative if a defect is found.

• Using the rubber eyecup for extended periods of time may cause skin inflammation. If you develop any symptoms, stop use and see a doctor immediately. PRECAUTIONS (Lithium battery) Incorrect use may cause the lithium battery to rupture or leak, which will corrode the device or stain your hands and clothing. Be sure to observe the following:

• Install the battery with the + and – poles positioned correctly.

• Remove the battery when this is depleted or will not be used for extended periods.

• Keep the battery away from fire or water. Never disassemble the battery.

• Do not charge the lithium battery.

• Do not short the terminal of the battery chamber.

• Do not carry the battery together with keys or coins in a pocket or bag. You may short the battery and cause overheating.

• If liquid leaked from the lithium battery comes into contact with clothing or skin, rinse with plenty of water. If it enters the eyes or mouth, rinse with water and consult a doctor immediately.

• When disposing of the lithium battery, follow your local area regulations.

• Do not subject this product to physical shock.

• If you accidentally apply strong physical shock or drop the product and suspect a malfunction, consult with your local dealer or a Nikon authorized service representative immediately.

• Do not use the product underwater.

• Wipe off any rain, water, sand, or mud on the product as soon as possible with a soft, clean cloth.

• When this product is exposed to extreme temperature changes (suddenly brought from a cold place to a warm place or vice- versa), the lens surfaces may get cloudy. Do not use the product until the cloudiness has disappeared.

• Do not leave the product in a car on a hot or sunny day, or near heat generating equipment.7

• Do not leave the eyepiece in direct sunlight. The condenser effect of the lens may damage the internal display surface.

CARE AND MAINTENANCE

PRECAUTIONS LENS Be careful that you do not directly touch the lens surface with your hands when cleaning it. Remove dust or lint with a blower*. For fingerprints or other stains that cannot be removed with a blower, wipe the lens with a dry soft cloth or cleaning cloth for eyeglasses, using a spiral motion that starts at the center of the lens and working towards the edges. Wiping too firmly or wiping with a hard material may damage the lens. If this fails, gently wipe the lens using a cloth lightly dampened with commercial lens cleaner. MAIN BODY After gently removing dust with a blower, clean the body surface with a soft, clean cloth. After use at a seaside, wipe off salt that may be on the body surface with a damp, soft, clean cloth, and then wipe with a dry cloth. Do not use benzene, thinner, or other cleaners containing organic solvents. STORAGE Water condensation or mold may occur on lens surfaces because of high humidity. Therefore, store the product in a cool, dry place. After use on a rainy day or at night, thoroughly dry it at room temperature, then store in a cool, dry place.

• A rubber cleaning tool that blows air from a nozzle.

Symbol for separate collection applicable in European countries This symbol indicates that this battery is to be collected separately.The following apply only to users in European countries.• This battery is designated for separate collection at an appropriate collection point. Do not dispose of as household waste.• For more information, contact the retailer or the local authorities in charge of waste management.

Symbol for separate collection applicable in European countries This symbol indicates that this product is to be collected separately.The following apply only to users in European countries.• This product is designated for separate collection at an appropriate collection point. Do not dispose of as household waste.• For more information, contact the retailer or the local authorities in charge of waste management. Notice for customers in the State of California

This product contains chemicals including Lead which is known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. For more information go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.8

• Red internal display is easy-to-read

• Horizontal distance mode and actual distance mode can be easily switched

• Target Priority Switching System for measuring overlapping subjects

• High-quality 6× finder with multilayer coating

• Larger ocular for easy viewing

• Press and hold down the PWR button to activate the continuous measurement function (up to approx. 8 seconds)

• Automatic power shut-off (approx. 8 sec. unoperated from standby screen)

• Waterproof and fogproof (not designed for underwater usage)

• Invisible/Eyesafe EN/IEC Class 1M Laser This product uses an invisible laser beam for measuring. It measures the time the laser beam takes to travel from the rangefinder to the target and back. Laser reflectivity and measurement results may vary according to climatic and environmental conditions, as well as the color, surface finish, size, shape and other characteristics of the target. Measurement may be inaccurate or fail in the following cases:

• Target has stepped surface

• Moving or vibrating target

• When measuring the surface of water

• Target measured through glass

• When the target is glass or a mirror

• When laser incidence to the target’s reflective surface is oblique l About measurement results This device is a basic rangefinder. Its measurement results cannot be used as official evidence. Getting to know the Laser Rangefinder9

• The carabiner-like ring that comes with the case is for the purpose of carrying the Laser Rangefinder only. Do not hang anything heavy on it, nor tug on it strongly. It cannot be used for climbing.10

Internal display 1 Target mark : Aim at the target you want to measure. Position the target at the center of the mark. 2 Laser irradiation mark : Appears while the laser is being irradiated for a measurement. Do not look towards the objective lens side while this mark is shown. 3 Unit of measure (m: meter/YD: yard) 4 Distant Target Priority mode 5 Battery level indicator 6 First Target Priority mode 7 Horizontal distance mode 8 Distance : “Failure to measure” or “Unable to measure”

• The internal display of this product is enlarged by the eyepiece. Although you may see dust that has entered, it does not effect the accuracy of measurement.11

Target priority mode (First Target Priority mode/Distant Target Priority mode) This Nikon Laser Rangefinder employs the First Target Priority/Distant Target Priority switching system. (Factory default setting is Distant Target Priority mode.) When measuring overlapping subjects: First Target Priority mode displays the distance of the closest subject and Distant Target Priority mode displays that of the farthest subject. Functions12

Type of battery 3V CR2 lithium battery ×1 Inserting/Replacing battery

1. Open the battery-chamber cover.

Rotate the battery-chamber cover counterclockwise and remove it.

2. Insert the battery.

To replace the battery, take out the old battery before inserting a new one. Follow the battery insertion mark inside the battery chamber to insert the + and - ends of the battery in the correct orientation (insert so that the - end faces up). If the battery is not inserted correctly, the Laser Rangefinder will not operate.

3. Attach the battery-chamber cover.

Rotate the battery-chamber cover clockwise and secure it firmly. When attaching the battery-chamber cover, securely screw it all the way and check that it is secured.

• The battery-chamber cover may be difficult to rotate because this product uses a rubber seal to maintain its waterproof capabilities. Battery level indicator Display Description After power on, displays for 2 seconds only. Sufficient power available. After power on, displays for 2 seconds only. Power getting low. Prepare to replace the battery. Displayed continuously. Low. Battery should be replaced with a new one. Blinks. After blinking 3 times, automatically powers off. The battery is empty. Replace the battery. Inserting/Replacing battery13

• Operating the MODE button There are two ways to press the MODE button. Operate the button while following the descriptions in this manual. - “Press and hold” means to continue pressing the button for 1.5 seconds or longer. - “Press” means to press the button quickly (less than 1.5 seconds). Changing the internal display luminance (IL) Adjust the brightness of the internal display. The factory default setting is IL A (Auto, automatic brightness control). You can select IL A, or IL 1 to IL 5.

• IL A (Auto): The luminance is adjusted automatically according to the brightness of the surroundings.

• IL 1 - IL 5: IL 1 is the darkest, while IL 5 is the brightest.

• You can now change the internal display luminance.

• If you press and hold the MODE button or do not operate the buttons for about 8 seconds, the displayed setting is saved and the Laser Rangefinder returns to standby.

• The setting is saved even when the Laser Rangefinder is turned OFF. l Temporarily changing the internal display luminance setting If the internal display is difficult to see due to the surrounding conditions, you can temporarily change the brightness. The luminance changes every time you press the MODE button.

• The luminance level is not displayed in the internal display.

• When the Laser Rangefinder is turned OFF, the internal display returns to the original luminance. Navigating the menus14

Changing the distance display unit (F1) For the display unit of the measurement results, select YD (yards) or m (meters). Factory default setting is YD (yard).

• If you press and hold the MODE button or do not operate the buttons for about 8 seconds, the displayed setting is saved and the Laser Rangefinder returns to standby.

• The setting is saved even when the Laser Rangefinder is turned OFF.15

Changing the measurement display mode (F2) Horizontal distance mode and actual distance mode can be switched. Factory default setting is horizontal distance mode.

3. Press the MODE button twice.

• If you press and hold the MODE button or do not operate the buttons for about 8 seconds, the displayed setting is saved and the Laser Rangefinder returns to standby.

• The setting is saved even when the Laser Rangefinder is turned OFF.16

Changing the target priority mode (F3) This Nikon Laser Rangefinder employs the First Target Priority/Distant Target Priority switching system. Factory default setting is Distant Target Priority mode.

3. Press the MODE button three times.

• You can now change the target priority mode.

4. The setting switches every time you press the PWR button.

(Distant Target Priority mode) (First Target Priority mode)

• If you press the MODE button or do not operate the buttons for about 8 seconds, the displayed setting is saved and the Laser Rangefinder returns to standby.

• The setting is saved even when the Laser Rangefinder is turned OFF. l First Target Priority mode and Distant Target Priority mode When measuring overlapping subjects: First Target Priority mode displays the distance of the closest subject and Distant Target Priority mode displays that of the farthest subject.17

Operation diagram of the setting menus Temporarily change the luminance level. Switch between five luminance levels. (Actual distance mode) N/A Press and hold the MODE button. Press the MODE button. Press the PWR button. Standby IL A IL 1 IL 2 IL 3 IL 4 IL 5 Internal display luminance: IL Distance display unit: F1 (yard) (meter) Measurement display mode: F2 (Horizontal distance mode) Target priority mode: F3 (First Target Priority mode) (Distant Target Priority mode)

• If you press and hold the MODE button or do not operate the buttons for about 8 seconds while operating the setting menus, the displayed setting is saved and the Laser Rangefinder returns to standby.18

Measurement Caution — Controls, adjustments or usage of procedures other than those specified herein may produce negative effects or damage to your health due to laser radiation.

• Before measuring, be sure to confirm each menu setting. Refer to “Navigating the menus” for menu details and how to change the settings. Adjusting the focus of the internal display If the internal display is difficult to see, adjust the focus with the following procedure.

1. Press the PWR button to turn on the power.

2. Look through the eyepiece and rotate the diopter adjustment ring until the

internal display comes into focus. Diopter adjustment ring Measuring

1. Press the PWR button to turn on the power.

• If you do not operate the button for about 8 seconds, the power turns off automatically.

2. Aim at the target.

Position the center of the target mark on the target. Immediately after power-on Target mark

3. Press the PWR button to measure.

After measurement, the result is displayed for approx. 8 seconds, then power automatically turns off. Press the PWR button while the power is on to measure again.19

Single measurement Pressing the PWR button once starts single measurement, then displays the results. Example of measured distance display Example of measurement failure Continuous measurement Press and hold down the PWR button to start continuous measurement up to approx. 8 seconds. During measurement, the measured result is displayed consecutively while the laser irradiation mark is blinking. If you release your finger from the button, continuous measurement stops. Standby Continuous measurement Press the PWR button once Press and hold down the PWR button Single measurement20

Specifications Measurement range (actual distance)

3,650 m/4,000 yd. Maximum measurement distance (tree)

±0.75 m/yd. (shorter than 600 m/yd.) ±1.0 m/yd. (600 m/yd. and over, shorter than 1,000 m/yd.) ±1.5 m/yd. (1,000 m/yd. and over) Magnification (×) 6 Effective diameter of objective lens (mm) 21 Angular field of view (real) (˚) 7.5 Eye relief (mm) 18.0 Exit pupil (mm) 3.5 Diopter adjustment ±4 m

Dimensions (L × H × W) (mm/in.) 110 × 74 × 41/4.3 × 2.9 × 1.6 Weight (g/oz.) Approx. 180/6.3 (without battery) Operating temperature (˚C/˚F) -10 — +50/14 — 122 Operating humidity (%RH) 80 or less (without dew condensation) Power source CR2 lithium battery × 1 (DC 3V) Automatic power shut-off (after approx. 8 sec. unoperated) Structure Waterproof (up to 1 m/3.3 ft for 10 minutes)

, fogproof Battery chamber is rainproof — JIS/IEC protection class 4 (IPX4) equivalent (under Nikon’s testing conditions)

• The specifications of the product may not be achieved depending on the target object’s shape, surface texture and nature, and/or weather conditions.

Reference value. Under Nikon’s measurement conditions.

Under Nikon’s measurement conditions.

Waterproof models This product has waterproof capabilities, and will suffer no damage to the optical system nor observation if submerged or dropped in water to a maximum depth of 1 m/3.3 ft for up to 10 minutes. This product offers the following advantages:

• Can be used in conditions of high humidity, dust and rain without risk of damage to internal functions.

• Nitrogen-filled design makes it resistant to condensation and mold. However, observe the following when using the Nikon Laser Rangefinder:

• Do not operate or hold the product in running water.

• If any moisture is found on movable parts of this product, stop using the product and wipe it off.

The battery chamber is rainproof, not waterproof. Water may enter the device if the Rangefinder is submerged in water. If water enters the battery chamber, wipe out any moisture and allow time for the chamber to dry. Battery life Approx. 9,000 times (at approx. 20°C (68°F)) This figure may differ according to conditions such as temperature and other factors. Use only as a guide.

• The battery supplied with this Nikon Laser Rangefinder is for operation checking. Due to natural electrical discharge, the life of this battery will likely be shorter than that noted above.22

Troubleshooting/Repair If this product fails to function as expected, check the list below before consulting your local dealer or the store where you purchased it. l If there is a problem with the product. Problem Cause/Solution

• Press the PWR button (top of the body).

• Check that the battery is inserted correctly.

• Replace the battery with a new one.

• Confirm the settings.

• Confirm if it can measure a large target close to you (example: a building approx. 15 m/yd. ahead of you).

• Difficult to see the internal display

• Check the brightness of the internal display, and adjust it as necessary. Cover the objective lens so that checking the internal display is easier.

] is displayed in the internal display

• Failure indication. Please contact your local dealer or the store where you purchased the product. l If you require a repair, please contact your local dealer or the store where you purchased the product. Do not repair or disassemble. It may result in a serious incident. Please note that Nikon is not responsible for any direct or indirect damage if the user attempts to repair or disassemble the product.23