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RANGING ACCURACY
The ranging accuracy of the ELITE®1500 ARC™ is plus or minus one yard / meter under most
circumstances. The maximum range of the instrument depends on the reflectivity of the target. The
maximum distance for most objects is 1000 yards / 914 meters while for highly reflective objects the
maximum is 1500 yards / 1372 meters. Note: You will get both longer and shorter maximum distances
depending on the reflective properties of the particular target and the environmental conditions at the time
the distance of an object is being measured.
The color, surface finish, size and shape of the target all affect reflectivity and range. The brighter the
color, the longer the range. Red is highly reflective, for example, and allows longer ranges than the color
black, which is the least reflective color. A shiny finish provides more range than a dull one. A small target
is more difficult to range than a larger target. The angle to the target also has an effect. Shooting to a
target at a 90 degree angle (where the target surface is perpendicular to the flight path of the emitted
energy pulses) provides good range while a steep angle on the other hand, provides limited ranging. In
addition, lighting conditions (e.g. the amount of sunlight) will affect the ranging capabilities of the unit.
The less light (e.g. overcast skies) the farther the unit’s maximum range will be. Conversely, very sunny
days will decrease the unit’s maximum range.
GETTING STARTED
INSERTING THE BATTERY
Lift the flap near
, then pull the flap to remove the battery door. Insert one 9-volt alkaline battery into
the slot as indicated, then close the battery door. The battery slot was designed to only accept the battery
in the correct position. Therefore, if you are not able to close the battery door, check to ensure that the
battery has been installed correctly.
NOTE:
Use only high quality alkaline batteries. Do not use heavy duty or lithium batteries. It is recommended
that the battery be replaced at least once every 12 months.
Low Battery Indicator: If “
” is displayed within the in-view readout, this means “low battery” or
battery charge is getting low and the 9-volt alkaline battery should be replaced.
ADJUSTING THE EYEPIECE
Your ELITE®1500 ARC™ is constructed with a twist-up eyepiece designed for comfort and to exclude
extraneous light. For users without eyeglasses, rotate the eyecup counter clockwise while pulling up until
it locks into the fully “up” position. The ELITE®1500 ARC™ provides extra long eye-relief. If you wear
glasses, make sure the eyecup is in the down position as this will bring your eye closer to the eyepiece
lens allowing you to see a full field of view. To lower the eyecup from the full “up” position, rotate
clockwise while pushing down slightly. It is also possible to set the eyecup to positions “in between”, fully
up and full down, which may suit some individuals better.
The ELITE®1500 ARC™ is also equipped with an adjustable eyepiece (+/- 2 Diopter Adjustment) that
allows one to focus the LCD display relative to the image. Simply rotate the diopter setting until the LCD
is in focus.
The eyepiece contains a protective cap. This cap should be placed upon the eyepiece when the laser
rangefinder is not being used. When in sunlight and not using the device, always place the cap on the
eyepiece to prevent sunlight from entering the device as sunlight can damage internal components.
CAUTION: Do not stand the unit on the end as it will expose the eyepiece and internal electronics to the intense beams of the
sun, which could damage the unit.
