CoolShot 20i GII - Laser rangefinder NIKON - Free user manual and instructions

Product type	Laser rangefinder for golf
Brand	Nikon
Model	CoolShot 20i GII
Dimensions (L×H×P)	115 × 74 × 43 mm
Weight (with battery)	173 g
Power source	Lithium battery CR2
Measuring range	Up to 1000 m
Measuring accuracy	± 0.75 m (up to 700 m)
Magnification	6×
Objective lens diameter	21 mm
Field of view	6.3°
Measurement modes	Direct distance, slope compensation, Foresight mode
Slope compensation	Yes (Switch ID™)
Display	Bright LCD with reticle
Water resistance	Certified waterproof (JIS protection class 4)
Focus	Fixed (adjustable parallax)
Operating temperature	-10°C to +50°C
Maintenance and cleaning	Clean the lenses with a soft, dry cloth. Do not use solvents.
Safety	Laser class 1M (do not look directly)
Spare parts and repairability	CR2 battery, strap; repair by authorized center only
General information	2-year warranty, made in Japan

Frequently Asked Questions - CoolShot 20i GII NIKON

How to turn on the CoolShot 20i GII?

Press the POWER button on the top of the device. The display lights up immediately.

How to use slope compensation?

Activate Switch ID™ mode by pressing the MODE button until you see the slope icon. The compensated distance then displays in addition to the actual distance.

What battery does it use and how to change it?

It uses a CR2 battery. To change it, open the battery compartment on the front of the device by turning the cover counterclockwise.

What is the maximum measuring range?

The maximum range is 1000 meters on reflective targets. On a golf flag, it is about 700 meters.

How to clean the lenses?

Use a soft, dry cloth (microfiber type). Avoid any solvents or chemicals. First blow off dust with a blower.

Is the device waterproof?

Yes, it has certified waterproofing JIS protection class 4, which protects against water splashes.

Can I use the rangefinder with glasses?

Yes, the eyepiece has a parallax adjustment (diopter) to compensate for vision. Turn the wheel near the eyepiece until you get a clear image.

What is the measurement accuracy?

The accuracy is ± 0.75 meters for distances under 700 meters, and ± 1 meter beyond.

How to activate Foresight mode?

In measurement mode, press the MODE button to cycle to Foresight. This mode displays the distance between two successive points.

What to do if the device does not turn on?

First check the battery: replace it with a new CR2. If the problem persists, contact an authorized Nikon repair center.

USER MANUAL CoolShot 20i GII NIKON

Getting to know the Laser Rangefinder

Key features....8

Nomenclature/Composition....9

Internal display 10

Inserting/Replacing battery

Type of battery....11

Inserting/Replacing battery....11

Battery level indicator 11

Navigating the menus

Operation diagram of the setting menus ..... 12

Changing the measurement display mode (F1)... 13

Changing the distance display unit (F2)......14

Measurement

Adjusting the focus of the internal display...... 15

Measuring....15

Single measurement....16

Continuous measurement....17

Technical notes

Specifications 18

Troubleshooting/Repair 20

Introduction

Read this First

Thank you for purchasing the Nikon Laser Rangefinder COOLSHOT 20i GII. 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 referer

● 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.

● 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.

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■ SAFETY AND OPERATION PRECAUTIONS

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 aim at 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.
- 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.

• 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.

HANDLING AND OPERATION PRECAUTIONS

• 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.

- 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.

En 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.

En 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.

Getting to know the Laser Rangefinder

□ ■ Key features

• Golf mode (default setting) displays the slope adjusted distance (horizontal distance ± height) which is useful for golf
  • Employs the First Target Priority algorithm that makes a flagstick easy to measure
  • High-quality 6× finder with multilayer coating
  • Automatic continuous measurement for up to 4 seconds if single measurement fails
• 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)
• Rainproof — JIS/IEC protection class 4 (IPX4) equivalent (under Nikon's testing conditions)
  • 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:

• In snow, rain or fog
• Small or slender target
- Black or dark target
• 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

About measurement results

This device is a basic rangefinder. Its measurement results cannot be used as official evidence.

□ ■ Nomenclature/Composition

Composition

• Body ×1

• Case ×1

• Strap × 1
  • Lithium battery (CR2) ×1

① PWR button (POWER ON/Measurement button)
② MODE button
③ Monocular objective lens
④ Laser emission aperture
⑤ Laser detector aperture
⑥ Eyecup/Diopter adjustment ring
⑦ 6× monocular eyepiece
⑧ Diopter index
⑨ Strap eyelet
⑩ Battery-chamber cover "Open" indication
⑪ Battery-chamber cover
⑫ Product number label
⑬ Indication

IEC60825-1 CLASS 1M LASER PRODUCT

DO NOT EXPOSE USERS OF TELESCOPIC OPTICS.

FDA CLASS I LASER PRODUCT

THIS PRODUCT COMPLIES WITH 21CFR1040.10(c)(d)AND(e)

CAN ICES-3(B)/NMB-3(B)

① Actual distance at golf mode setting ---: "Failure to measure" or "Unable to measure"
② Target mark + : Aim at the target you want to measure. Position the target at the center of the mark.
③ Unit of measure (m: meter/YD: yard) ④ Distance
---: "Failure to measure" or "Unable to measure"
⑤ Battery level indicator ⑥ Measurement display mode indications
⑦ 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.

- 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.

Inserting/Replacing battery

□ ■ 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.

1. 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 outward). If the battery is not inserted correctly, the Laser Rangefinder will not operate.

1. 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 water resistance 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.

Navigating the menus

• 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).

☐ ■ Operation diagram of the setting menus

Press and hold the MODE button.
→ Press the MODE button.
Press the PWR button.

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.

□ ■ Changing the measurement display mode (F1)

Switch between two modes (refer to the figure below) according to your golf playstyle. The displayed information differs depending on the mode. Factory default setting is golf mode.

1. Press the PWR button to turn on the Laser Rangefinder.
2. Press and hold the MODE button.

• You can now change the measurement display mode.

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

• 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.

□ ■ Changing the distance display unit (F2)

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

1. Press the PWR button to turn on the Laser Rangefinder.
2. Press and hold the MODE button.
3. Press the MODE button once.

• You can now change the distance display unit.

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

• 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.

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.

Immediately after power-on

1. Aim at the target.

Position the center of the target mark on the target.

1. 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.

□ ■ Single measurement

Pressing the PWR button once starts single measurement, then displays the results.

- If measurement fails, measurement continues automatically for up to about 4 seconds until results are obtained. Measurement stops when it is successful, even within about 4 seconds.

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.

* If measurement fails, measurement continues automatically for up to about 4 seconds until results are obtained.

● When measuring a flagstick at a golf course

Keep targeting the flagstick at the center of the target mark with the continuous measurement function to minimize the effects of hand shake.

Technical notes

□ ■ Specifications

Measurement range (actual distance) 5-730 m/6-800 yd.
Distance display (increment)	1 m/yd.
Accuracy (actual distance)*1	±1 m/yd. (shorter than 100 m/yd.) ±2 m/yd. (100 m/yd.and over)
Magnification (×) 6
Effective diameter of objective lens (mm) 20
Angular field of view (real) (°) 6.0
Eye relief (mm) 16.7
Exit pupil (mm) 3.3
Diopter adjustment ±4 m	-1
Dimensions (L × H × W) (mm/in.)	91 × 73 × 37/3.6 × 2.9 ×1.5
Weight (g/oz.) Approx. 130/4.6 (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 Rainproof	*2
Electromagnetic compatibility	FCC Part15 SubPartB class B, EU:EMC directive, AS/NZS, VCCI classB, CU TR 020, ICES-003
Environment RoHS, WEEE
Laser classification	IEC60825-1: Class 1M/Laser Product FDA/21 CFR Part 1040.10: Class I Laser Product
Wavelength (nm)	905
Pulse duration (ns)	20
Output (W)	23

Beam divergence (mrad) Vertical: 3.33, Horizontal: 0.17

• The specifications of the product may not be achieved depending on the target object's shape, surface texture and nature, and/or weather conditions.
  *1 Under Nikon's measurement conditions.
  ^*2 This product is equivalent to JIS/IEC protection class 4 (IPX4) (under Nikon's testing conditions). This rating does not guarantee the water resistance performance of the unit or that it will be free from damage or problems under all conditions. Please observe the following when using:

- 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.

Battery life

Approx. 20,000 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.

□ ■ 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.

- If there is a problem with the product.

Problem Cause/Solution
Does not turn on	Press the PWR button (top of the body).Check that the battery is inserted correctly.Replace the battery with a new one.
Unable to measureAnomalous result	Confirm the settings.Confirm if it can measure a large target close to you (example: a building approx. 15 m/yd. ahead of you).Clean the lens surface if necessary.

- 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.

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