INSTRUCTION MANUAL
SPORT RADAR
Thank you for choosing SKLZ Sport Radar. We are dedicated to providing you with the best
tools and instruction possible to help you unleash your athletic potential. If there is anything
else we can do to help you to optimize your training, don’t hesitate to drop us an email
(
customerservice@sklz.com
) or give us a call (
1-877-225-7275
).
BEFORE YOU BEGIN:
» Read all setup and usage instructions carefully. Refer to care and safety instructions
document for addition information.
»
The Sport Radar requires 4 C cell
alkaline batteries
.
Non-alkaline, NiCd and NiMH
rechargeable batteries do not have enough voltage (1.2v vs 1.5v for alkaline) to adequately
power the Sport Radar. Additionally, do not use Lithium batteries in the SKLZ Sport Radar as
their voltage is too high and will result in poor performance and/or damage to the product.
» Always check equipment for wear or damage before use. If any is found, do not use product.
If any components are missing, please contact SKLZ toll free at 877-225-7275 x128.
CARE INSTRUCTIONS:
» Do not store in extremely high or low temperatures to avoid damaging or reducing the life
span of the Sport Radar.
» Keep out of wet conditions or extremely humid environments.
» To clean the face of the Sport Radar, use a damp cloth with mild soap on the Lexan screen,
then wipe clean with a dry cloth.
SPORT RADAR SAFETY INFORMATION:
I
CAUTION
» Do not store in extremely high or low temperatures. This could damage or shorten the life
span of the Sport Radar.
» Keep out of wet conditions or extremely humid environments. Do not submerge the Sport
Radar in water. This could cause injury to the user and/or damage the product.
» Do not point this unit directly toward the sun. This will cause the unit to give faulty readings.
» Make sure there are no obstructions in front of the sensor while in use.
GENERAL FUNCTIONS:
» The maximum readable speed measurement is 150 MPH or 199 km/h.
» The minimum readable speed measurement is 14 MPH or 23 km/h
» The unit turns off automatically after approximately 5 minutes of inactivity. Two dashed lines
will be visible before turning off.
» “LO” will be displayed on the screen when the batteries are low. This generally happens after
a reading when the unit verifies the battery voltage. The unit is more susceptible to faulty
readings when the batteries are low.
BUTTONS
MPH
KPH
LED read out
LED indicators
Kilometers per hour
Miles per hour
Power on/off
MPH or km/h
Top Speed- current session
Top Speed- all time
FRONT
A
B
C
D
Battery case
Handle
BACK
BATTERY INSTALLATION:
» To install the batteries, remove the battery door on the back of the unit by pushing on
the thumb tab and lifting up. When inserting the batteries, make sure the negative end is
put in against the spring (see diagram below).
STEP 1 – Push on the thumb tab and lift up.
STEP 2 – Insert the batteries negative end
against the spring
BUTTON FUNCTIONS:
(Refer to CALL OUTS for positions of buttons)
CALL OUTS:
» To reset all the stored data press and hold the power button “
A
” until 10 seconds after the display
goes blank.
» To change the minimum speed press and hold button “
B
” until a number appears. Use “
C
” button
(up) and “
D
” button (down) to adjust the minimum speed that will register. To exit this mode press
either “
A
” button or “
B
” button.
To power on/off. Hold down the “
A
” button
until “HI” appears in the LED display.
A
Press the “
B
” button to switch the units of
measurement between MPH and km/h.
B
Press the “
C
” button to view the fastest
speed during that “session”. A session
starts when the unit is powered on and
ends when the unit is powered off.
C
Press the “
D
” button to view the fastest speed
ever recorded by the unit.
D
GETTING TOP PERFORMANCE FROM THE SKLZ SPORT RADAR
GENERAL GUIDELINES:
» Place the unit as close to being directly in line with the ball flight as possible. The further the
unit is away from the ball flight, the greater chance of faulty readings.
» Make sure that nothing obstructs the sensor while in use.
» Avoid other moving objects being in line with the sensor. The Sport Radar senses all
movement, so eliminating any motion other than the ball will maximize the unit’s performance.
» When positioning the Sport Radar, make sure it is protected by a net or at a safe distance from
any chance of impact.
» Do not point the radar directly into the sun. This will cause the unit to give faulty readings.
» The Sport Radar works with most types of baseballs and softballs. However, balls with
synthetic covers may give inaccurate readings, or no readings at all. For best results, SKLZ
recommends using leather baseballs and softballs with the Sport Radar.
» The Sport Radar needs a good “view” of the ball to get accurate readings. Heavy nets that
obstruct the Sport Radar’s sensor can result in inaccurate or missed readings. If this is the
case choose a location for the Sport Radar beside the net but be careful not to strike it with
thrown balls.
60 ft
46 ft
Sport Radar
Figure 1
USER POSITIONING:
» The SKLZ Sport Radar is designed to
work with a variety of balls, and can
remain on for long training sessions,
without needing a partner. Unlike
hand-held radar guns, the Sport
Radar detects over a large area and
should be carefully set up to ensure
top performance.
» The user must be a minimum of
20 feet away from the unit to get
a reading. For top performance,
position the user between 35 and 50
feet from the unit. The further the
user is outside this area, the greater
the chance of inconsistent readings.
(See Figure 1 to right).
