Nikon 7487 Instruction Manual - Page 2

Operational Summary

Caution — use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other than those specified herein

may result in hazardous radiation exposure

1. Install a battery in the battery chamber. (See “Changing Batteries”)

2. Rubber eyepiece cup

Eyeglass wearer: Collapse the eyepiece cups.

Non-eyeglass wearers: Do not collapse the eyepiece cups.

3. Diopter adjustment

Adjust diopter to obtain a clear image in the LCD.

First, rotate the diopter adjustment ring counterclockwise until it comes to a complete stop. Next, turn on the power to activate

the LCD when you look through the Laser 1200. Rotate the diopter adjustment ring clockwise until the display comes into

focus.

If the diopter is not adjusted to correspond to your eyesight, you may not be able to clearly focus your subject.

4. Measuring

Note:

Depressing and holding down the POWER button causes all symbols to be displayed in the LCD panel. After you remove your

finger from the POWER button, the last-used setting is displayed. (If you

briefly

press the POWER button then remove your finger, the LCD

panel may display the last-used setting without displaying all of the symbols. This is not a malfunction or other problem.)

6. Selecting target priority

Target Priority Switch System allows you to select display mode from First Target Priority and Distant Target Priority.

POWER button

Keep pressing

The instrument continuously

measures distance for

20 seconds

• Continuous measurement

5. Select unit of measurement:

m

(meter) or

YD

(yard)

Meters

[

]

Yards

[

]

Press and hold MODE button for more than

1.5 seconds until the display changes

First Target

Priority

]

Distant

Target

Priority

* Depress MODE button to change the measurement unit.

Switching procedure

1. LCD panel should be on.

2. Press and hold MODE button, then depress and hold POWER button within one second, and continue to press and hold both buttons. (If

buttons are not pressed in the correct order, switching will not take place.)

3. Hold both buttons (approx. two seconds) until "G" appears or disappears (depending on current target priority), to confirm switching.

Then release buttons.

Depress POWER button

LCD illuminates

Align the reticle [

] with the target

Depress POWER button

[

576

.

5

] or [

105

5

]

Power off, display disappears

[- - - -]

8 seconds pass without

operation

Before display

disappears

Power on, Last Use default settings are active, Backlight off

Change to Target Priority

When the First Target Priority is selected and does not appear when

Distant Target Priority is selected.

Start measuring

[

] indicates “Now measuring”

Successfully

measured

Display distance

Fail to measure/Cannot measure

Press and hold MODE button,

then depress POWER button

(continue to press and hold MODE button)

Measure again

Operating results

Conditions/operation

[

] apprears

The Nikon Laser 1200 features a Roof-prism monocular optical system for viewing your target. A liquid crystal display (LCD) is

mounted within the optical system that when activated, displays a reticle for targeting, meter/yard and Target Priority and a target

quality gauge, as well as precision and low battery indicators. It is also equipped with a built-in backlight.

Specifications

Troubleshooting/Repair

If problems persist after consulting the Troubleshooting Table, please contact your local dealer to check/repair the Laser

1200. Never let anyone other than the official representative of the product manufacturer check or repair the Laser 1200.

Failure to follow this instruction could result in injury, or damage to the product.

If your Nikon Laser 1200 should require repair, please contact your local dealer for details regarding where to send it. Before doing

so, you are advised to consult the Troubleshooting Table below.

* Waterproof models:

The Laser 1200 is waterproof, and will suffer no damage to the optical system if submerged or dropped in water to a maximum depth

of 2 meters for up to 5 minutes.

The Laser 1200 offers the following advantages:

•

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

•

Nitrogen-filled design makes it resistant to condensation and mold.

Observe the following when using the Laser 1200:

•

As the unit does not have a perfectly sealed structure, it should not be operated nor held in running water.

•

Any moisture should be wiped off before adjusting movable parts (focusing knob, eyepiece, etc.) of the Laser 1200 to prevent

damage and for safety reasons.

To keep your Laser 1200 in excellent condition, Nikon Vision recommends regular servicing by an authorized dealer.

** The battery chamber is water resistant, not waterproof. Water may enter the device if the Laser 1200 is submerged in water. If water

enters the battery chamber, wipe out any moisture and allow time for the chamber to dry.

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. 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.

Do not use the Laser 1200 for purposes beyond the limits of its stated accuracy.

[Deciding which Target Priority to use]

When obtaining different results from a single measuring operation, the Laser 1200 will display the distance to the farthest target

on the LCD panel when using Distant Target Priority mode, while First Target Priority mode will show the range to the nearest

target.

ex.) When measuring a tree standing in front of a house;

“135m” (distance to the tree) will be displayed in First Target Priority mode, and “157m” (distance to the house) in Distant Target Priority

mode.

First Target Priority mode, for example, has applications for golf, while Distant Target Priority is useful when hunting in heavily

wooded areas.

7. Backlight

Use the backlight to see the LCD panel in dark conditions.

By pressing MODE button briefly (less than 1.5 seconds) while the power is on, the backlight can be turned ON and OFF.

The backlight can also be turned off by turning the Laser 1200’s power off. In this case, the backlight will be off when the Laser

1200’s power is turned on again.

8. Low battery indication

Flashing

indicates that the battery charge is low and battery should be replaced. (See “Changing Battery”)

Tree

House

Distance to target

135m

157m

Symptom

Check Points

Unit does not turn on — LCD fails

to illuminate

• Depress POWER button.

• Check and replace battery if necessary.

Target range cannot be obtained

• Be sure that nothing, such as your hand or finger, is blocking the

laser emission aperture and laser detector.

• Be sure that the laser emission aperture and laser detector are clean.

Clean them if necessary.

• Be sure that the target shape and condition is appropriate to reflect

the laser beam.

• Replace battery.

[- - - -] (“Cannot measure”)

appears

• Be sure to hold the unit steady while depressing the POWER button.

• Be sure the target is within measuring range (10 - 1,100m/

11 - 1,200 yards)

Closer target cannot be

measured

• Be sure that nothing, such as leaves or grass, is between the Laser

1200 and the target.

Target beyond a certain

distance cannot be measured



Measurement result is unstable



the laser beam.

• Be sure to hold the unit steady while depressing the POWER button.



Incorrect result is displayed



the laser beam.



Optical system

Type

Roof-prism monocular

Magnification (x)

7

Effective diameter of objective lens (mm)

ø25

Angular field of view (real) (˚)

5.0

Eye relief (mm)

18.6

Exit pupil (mm)

ø3.6

Diopter adjustment

±4m

-1

Laser

Class

FDA Class I

Wavelength (nm)

870

Pulse duration (ns)

14

Output (W)

15

Beam Divergence (mrad)

V: 2.1, H: 0.021

Others

Measuring range

10m-1,100m/11 yards-1,200 yards

Distance measurement display step

<1,000m: 0.5m/yard step

≥1,000m: 1m/yard step

Structure

Body: Waterproof (maximum depth of 2 meters for up to 5

minutes.)**

Battery chamber: Water resistant***

Operating temperature (˚C)

-10 — +50

Operating humidity (%RH)

80 (without dew condensation)

Power source

CR2 lithium battery (3V DC) x 1

Dimensions (L x H x W) (mm)

145 x 82 x 47

Weight (g)

Approx. 280 (without battery)

Safety

FDA: Class 1 laser product (21CFR 1040.10 and 1040.11)

Fcc: Fcc Part 15 Subpart B Class B

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