Bushnell R3 1200 Laser Rangefinder User Guide

Bushnell R3 1200 Laser Rangefinder

Product Information

Specifications

• Model: R3-1200 08-24
• Technology: Infrared energy pulses
• Coating Technology: EXO Barrier
• Battery Type: CR2 3-volt lithium battery
• Display Elements: Battery Level Indicator, Aiming Circle/Dot, Active/Scan Laser Indicator, Angle Compensated Distance, Distance Units, Line-of-sight Distance, Angle Indicator, Bow Mode Indicator

Product Usage Instructions

Battery Activation / Battery Life Indicator

1. Before first use, remove the battery compartment cover and discard the plastic disc covering the positive battery terminal.
2. Insert the CR2 3-volt lithium battery into the compartment’s negative end first.
3. Battery levels are indicated as follows: Full charge, 3/4 battery level remaining, 1/2 battery level remaining, 1/4 battery level remaining, Battery icon blinks – indicating the need for\ replacement.

Display Indicators/Icons
The display includes elements such as Battery Level Indicator, Aiming Circle/Dot, Active/Scan Laser Indicator, Angle Compensated Distance, Distance Units, Line-of-sight Distance, Angle Indicator, and Bow Mode Indicator.

Distance Units

1. Turn the unit off and press and hold the Power/Fire button to enter the Setup Menu.
2. Hold for three seconds to cycle through Yards, Meters, or Feet options.
3. Release the button to confirm the selection.

Automatic Scan

1. Press and hold the Fire button to activate the Automatic SCAN.
2. Move the rangefinder from object to object while keeping the Fire button pressed.
3. The standard line of sight distance readout will update continuously while scanning.

FAQ

Q: How often should I replace the CR2 battery?
 A: It is recommended to replace the CR2 3-volt lithium battery at least once every 12 months.

Q: How do I know when the battery needs to be replaced?
A: The battery levels are indicated by the battery icon on the display. When the icon blinks, it indicates that the battery needs to be replaced.

Introduction

Your Bushnell® R3 1200 Laser Rangefinder is an ultra-compact, premium laser rangefinder that uses the latest digital technology. It provides precise range readings from 5-1200 yards/5-1097.3 meters. This rangefinder features Bushnell’s patented ARC™ (Angle Range Compensation with Ballistics Intelligence), a ranging engine for faster, more consistent response and readings, a vivid LCD with higher light transmission, and water-resistant (IPX4) construction. The R3 1200 Laser Rangefinder emits invisible, eye-safe infrared energy pulses. Its microprocessor results in instantaneous and accurate readings every time. Sophisticated digital technology calculates distances instantly by measuring the time each pulse travels from the rangefinder to the target and back. EXO Barrier is Bushnell’s best protective lens coating technology. It molecularly bonds to the lens and fills the microscopic pores in the glass. The result is an ultra-slick coating that repels water, oil, fog, dust, and debris—rain, snow, fingerprints, and dirt will not stick. The EXO Barrier is built to last: the bonded coating will not fade with time or wear and tear.

PARTS GUIDE

• Objective Lens
• Laser Transmitter
• Range/Power Button
• Diopter/Reticle Focus
• Wrist Strap Attachment
• Battery Compartment

Accessory Included:

• Vault LITE LRF Pouch

WARNING: NEVER LOOK AT THE SUN THROUGH ANY OPTICAL INSTRUMENT. IT MAY PERMANENTLY DAMAGE YOUR EYES.
WARNING: DO NOT POINT THE LASER TRANSMITTER INTO A PERSON’S EYES.

BASIC OPERATION

• Range/Power Button:
  • Quick press to power on.
  • Press again for a single range.
  • Hold down for scan mode.
  • Hold down to enter unit selection while powered off.
• Diopter (Reticle Focus):
  •  Rotate to sharpen the reticle for your eyes.
• Toolless Battery Door:
  •  Lift the tab and unscrew it to open and change the battery.

BATTERY ACTIVATION / BATTERY LIFE INDICATOR

Before first use: Remove the battery compartment cover by lifting the battery cover tab and then rotating the cover counter-clockwise. Remove and discard the plastic disc covering the positive battery terminal, then replace the battery cover. NOTE: It is recommended that the CR2 3-volt lithium battery be replaced at least once every 12 months. Please insert it into the compartment’s negative end first.

•  Full charge
•  3/4 battery level remaining
•  1/2 battery level remaining
•  1/4 battery level remaining
•  Battery icon blinks
  • the battery needs to be replaced and the unit will not be operable.

DISPLAY INDICATORS/ICONS

R3-1200 rangefinder’s display elements:

1. Battery Level Indicator
2. Aiming Circle/Dot
3. Active/Scan Laser Indicator
4. Angle Compensated Distance
5. Distance Units
6. Line-of-sight Distance
7. Angle Indicator
8. Bow Mode Indicator

CHOOSING DISTANCE UNITS
The Setup Menu is used to select the distance units: Yards, Meters, or Feet. While the unit is off, press and hold the Power/Fire button to enter the Setup Menu. The first setting is Yards, and “Y” will flash, indicating that the distance unit is selected. Continue to hold the Power/Fire button for three seconds to change to Meters until “M” appears. Continue to hold the Power/Fire button for three seconds to change to Feet until “FEEt” appears. Release the Power/Fire button to confirm the distance unit option.

AUTOMATIC SCAN
To use the Automatic SCAN feature, press and hold the Fire button, then move the rangefinder from object to object while keeping the Fire button pressed. Automatic SCAN will cause the standard line of sight distance readout (6) to update as multiple objects are targeted continuously. The Active/Scan indicator lines (3) flash while scanning.

ANGLE RANGE COMPENSATION (ARC)

The R3-1200 rangefinder with ARC™ was specially designed for hunters. Your rangefinder features a built-in inclinometer that solves a problem hunters have faced for years. Bow and rifle hunters have struggled with extreme uphill and downhill angles because of how these angles alter the true horizontal distance to your target. The ARC™ solution: an integrated inclinometer provides angular data to a processor chip when targeting either uphill or downhill objects. This data is then combined with internal algorithmic formulas. When the Fire button is released, the rangefinder’s display will show the standard “line of sight” distance near the center of the display (6), along with the angle of the incline in degrees (-/+ 70º), indicated at the bottom of the display (7). For example, a bowhunter in a tree stand may be aiming at a deer downhill at -52º relative to his position. The line of sight distance is 32 yards, but he is likely to “overshoot” the target based on that. The THD distance (compensated for the angle) reads 19.7 yards. That is the distance the hunter should base their shot on.

CLEANING AND GENERAL CARE

The lenses of your Bushnell R3-1200 laser rangefinder are multi-coated and have Bushnell’s EXO Barrier™ coating for the highest light transmission. EXO Barrier, quite simply, is the best protective lens coating technology Bushnell has ever developed. As with multi-coated optics, special care must be taken to clean the lenses. Follow these tips for proper lens cleaning:

•  Blow away any dust or debris on the lens (or use a soft lens brush).
•  To remove dirt or fingerprints, clean with the supplied microfiber cloth rubbing in a circular motion. Using a coarse cloth or unnecessary rubbing may scratch the lens surface and eventually cause permanent damage. The included washable microfiber cleaning cloth is ideal for routine optics cleaning. Breathe lightly on the lens to provide moisture, then gently rub the lens with the microfiber cloth.
•  For a more thorough cleaning, photographic lens tissue and photographic-type lens cleaning fluid or isopropyl alcohol may be used. Always apply the fluid to the cleaning cloth – never directly on the lens.
•  The rangefinder is manufactured and tested to withstand water exposure up to IPX4 standards. It is water resistant but should not be submerged.

TROUBLESHOOTING

Never disassemble your laser rangefinder. Irreparable damage can result from unauthorized service attempts, voiding the warranty. If the unit does not turn on, the display does not illuminate:

• Press the Power/Fire button.
• Check and, if necessary, replace the battery. If the unit does not respond to button presses, replace the battery with a good quality CR2 3-volt Lithium battery

If the unit powers down (the display goes blank when attempting to power the laser):

• The battery is either weak or low quality. Replace the battery with a new 3-volt lithium battery (CR2). If the target range cannot be obtained:
• Make sure the display is illuminated.
• Make sure that the Power/Fire button is being pressed.
• Ensure that nothing, such as your hand or finger, is blocking the lenses at the front of the rangefinder that emits and receives the laser pulses.
• Ensure the unit is steady while pressing the Power/Fire button.

NOTE: The last range reading does not need to be cleared before ranging another target. Aim at the new target using the display reticle, press the power button, and hold until the new range reading is displayed.

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

WARNING: THIS PRODUCT USES A LITHIUM-BASED BATTERY. LITHIUM BATTERIES CAN OVERHEAT AND CAUSE DAMAGE IF PHYSICALLY ABUSED. DO NOT USE BATTERIES THAT ARE DAMAGED OR SHOW SIGNS OF
PHYSICAL WEAR.

WARNING: AS WITH ANY LASER DEVICE, IT IS NOT RECOMMENDED TO DIRECTLY VIEW THE EMISSIONS FOR LONG PERIODS WITH A MAGNIFIED LENS.

FCC Statement

This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:

• This device may not cause harmful interference, and
• 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, under 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 by 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 the receiver.
• Connect the equipment to 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.

The device does not contain any user-serviceable parts. Repairs should only be made by an Authorized Bushnell Repair center. Unauthorized repairs or modifications could result in permanent damage to the equipment, and will void warranty and your authority to operate the device under Part 15 regulations. Specifications and design are subject to change without any notice or obligation on the part of the manufacturer.

FDA SAFETY

Class 1 laser product by IEC 60825-1:2007. Complies with 21 CFR 1040.10 and 1040.11 except for conformance with IEC 60825-1 Ed. 3., as described in Laser Notice No. 56, dated May 8, 2019. Caution: There are no user controls, adjustments, or procedures. Performance of procedures other than those specified herein may result in access to invisible laser light.

• This product contains no user-serviceable controls.
• This product must not be opened or modified by the consumer.
• This product must be returned to the manufacturer for service.

Device specifications and design are subject to change without notice or obligation on the part of the manufacturer.

Industry Canada Statement:
This device complies with ISED’s license-exempt RSSs. 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.

Radiation Exposure Statement:
This device complies with the Industry Canada portable RF exposure limit set forth for an uncontrolled environment and is safe for the intended operation as described in this manual. Further RF exposure reduction can be achieved if the product can be kept as far as possible from the user’s body or if the device is set to a lower output power if such a function is available.

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 of at the respective collection points for recycling provided by the communities. For you, this is free of charge. If the equipment contains exchangeable (rechargeable) batteries, these too must be removed before and, if necessary, in turn, be disposed of according g 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. This device contains license-exempt transmitter(s)/receiver(s) that comply with Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada’s license- exempt RSS(s). Operation is subject to the following two conditions:

• This device may not cause interference.
• This device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.

Warning: Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.

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