Bushnell 202355 User manual

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Model: 202355, 202356
LIT. #: 98-2387/09-12 ENGLISH

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202355/202356 - Bushnell®Scout DX 1000 ARC™- Laser Rangefinder
Congratulations on your purchase of the Bushnell® Scout DX  ARC™, our most compact and versatile laser
rangender. e Scout DX  ARC™ is a precision Laser Rangender optical instrument designed to provide
many years of enjoyment. is booklet will help you achieve optimum performance by explaining its adjustments and
features as well as how to care for this precise laser rangending optical instrument.
INTRODUCTION
Your Bushnell® Scout DX  ARC™ is an ultra thin, premium performing laser rangender comprised of the latest
Digital Technology allowing range readings from - Yards / - meters. Measuring . x  x . inches, the
-ounce Scout DX  ARC™ with E.S.P.™ (Extreme. Speed. Precision.) is capable of delivering extremely fast target
acquisition, incredible ½ yard accuracy, and /th precision from - yards and +/-  yard accuracy from -
yards. e Scout DX  also features Bushnell’s patented ARC™ (Angle Range Compensation), superb optical
quality, and  waterproof construction.
Built-In Tripod Mount
VSI™- Variable Sight-In Distance
ARC™- Bow & Rifle Modes
Posi-Thread™Battery Door
100% Waterproof
Adjustable Diopter Setting
6x Magnification
E.S.P.™- Extreme. Speed. Precision.
• Turbo Processor Provides Faster Acquisition
• Provides 1/2 Yard Accuracy; 1/10 Precision from 5–125 Yards
Ranging Performance
• 1000 Yards Reective
• 650 Yards to Trees
• 325 Yards to Deer
Rugged ABS Housing
Fully Multi-Coated

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HOW OUR DIGITAL TECHNOLOGY WORKS
e Scout DX  ARC™ emits invisible, eye safe, infrared energy pulses. e Scout DX  ARC’s Advanced
Digital microprocessor and ASIC chip (Application-Specic Integrated Circuit) results in instantaneous and accurate
readings every time. Sophisticated digital technology instantaneously calculates distances by measuring the time it
takes for each pulse to travel from the rangender, to the target, and back.
RANGING ACCURACY
e ranging accuracy of the Scout DX  ARC™ is plus or minus one yard / meter under most circumstances. e
maximum range of the instrument depends on the reectivity of the target. e maximum distance for most objects
is  yards /  meters while for highly reective objects the maximum is  yards /  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. White 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.

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GETTING STARTED
OPERATIONAL SUMMARY
While looking through the Scout DX  ARC™, depress the power button once to activate the display. Place the
aiming circle (located in the center of the eld of view) upon a target at least  yards away, depress and hold the power
button down until the range reading is displayed near the bottom of the in-view display. Crosshairs surrounding the
aiming circle indicate that the laser is being transmitted. Once a range has been acquired, you can release the power
button. e crosshairs surrounding the aiming circle will disappear once the power button has been released (i.e. the
laser is no longer being transmitted).
Note: Once activated, the display will remain active and display the last distance measurement for 30 seconds. You can depress the power button again
at any time to distance to a new target. As with any laser device, it is not recommended to directly view the emissions for long periods of time with
magnified lenses. The maximum time the laser is transmitted (fired) is 10 seconds. To re-fire, press the button down again.

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DISPLAY INDICATORS
Your Scout DX  ARC™ display incorporates the following illuminated indicators:
Angle Range Compensation Symbols
Rie Mode ()
Bow Mode ()
Battery Life Indicator ()
Aiming Circle ()
Active Laser ()
Targeting Symbols
BullsEye Mode ()
Brush Mode ()
Primary Numeric Display displays Line-of-sight Distance ()
Holdover / Bullet-drop measure for Rie Mode
MOA ()
CM ()
IN ()
MIL ()
Sight Dist = Variable Sight-In Distance ()
Secondary Numeric Display ()
(Toggles from Degree of Angle to Holdover / bullet drop for Rie mode)
(Toggles from Degree of Angle to True Horizontal Distance for Bow Mode)
MOA CM
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ANGLE RANGE COMPENSATION
e Scout DX  ARC™ is an advanced laser rangender monocular featuring a built-in accelerometer-based
inclinometer that digitally displays the exact angle from - to + degrees of elevation and is +/- . degree accurate.
e Bushnell® Scout DX  ARC™ solves a problem hunters have been faced with for years. e problem: Bow and
rie hunters have struggled with extreme uphill and downhill angles because of how these angles alter true horizontal
distance to your target. e Solution: ARC’s integrated inclinometer provides elevation angle to allow for distance
compensation when targeting objects that are either uphill or downhill. is data is then combined with internal
algorithmic ballistic formulas.
ARC™(ANGLE RANGE COMPENSATION ) MODES
Bow Mode ( ): Displays line of sight distance, degree of elevation, and true horizontal distance from - yards /
meters and a maximum inclination of +/- °.
Rie Mode ( ): Calculates and displays the amount of bullet drop, at the target in inches, centimeters, MOA
or MIL. e amount of bullet drop is determined by the line of sight distance to the target, degree of elevation, along
with the specic ballistic characteristics of the caliber and ammunition load. When you range your target, the line of
sight, degree of elevation, and bullet-drop/holdover in inches, centimeters, MOA, or MIL will be displayed from 
to  yards/meters with a maximum inclination of +/- °. One of eight ballistic groups (identied as A, B, C, D, E,
F, G, and H) for center re ries and two ballistic groups (Identied as I and J) for Black Powder / Muzzleloaders can
be selected by the user, with each formula representing a given combination of caliber and loads. e ballistic groups
are selected by the user in the SETUP menu.
Regular Mode ( ): is mode does not provide any degree of elevation or compensated distance, but instead,
line of sight distance only.

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BATTERY LIFE INDICATOR
Battery Indicator:
Full charge
/ battery life remaining
/ battery Life remaining
Battery Indicator Blinks - Battery needs to be replaced and unit will not be operable.
INSERTING THE BATTERY
Remove the Posi-read™ battery door by lifting the battery door tab and then rotating counter clockwise. Insert a
CR -volt lithium battery into the compartment negative end rst, then replace the battery cap.
NOTE: It is recommended that the battery be replaced at least once every 12 months.
UNIT OF MEASURE OPTIONS
e Scout DX  ARC™ can be used to measure distances in yards or meters. e unit of measure indicators are
located in the lower right portion of the LCD.
ACTIVE LASER
Crosshairs surrounding the aiming circle indicate that the laser is being transmitted. Once a range has been acquired,
you can release the power button. e crosshairs surrounding the circle will disappear once the power button has been
released (i.e. the laser is no longer being transmitted).
SELECTIVE TARGETING™ MODES
e Scout DX  ARC™ was especially designed with hunters in mind. e selective targeting modes allow you
to adjust the performance parameters of the unit to suit your specic situation and environment. To move from one
mode to another, press the POWER button once to turn on the unit. While looking through the eyepiece, press the
MODE button and quickly release. e dierent targeting modes available and mode indicators are listed below:

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Standard with Automatic SCAN: is setting allows most targets to be distanced up to  yards. Used for
moderately reective targets that are typical of most distancing situations. e minimum distance in the standard
mode is  yards. To use the Automatic SCAN feature, simply hold down on the POWER button for approximately
 seconds and move the rangender from object to object while leaving the POWER button depressed. Automatic
SCAN will allow the range to be continuously updated as multiple objects are targeted.
BullsEye™(Indicator - ): is advanced mode allows easy acquisition of small targets and game without
inadvertently getting distances to background targets that have stronger signal strength. When more than one object
has been acquired, distance of the closer object will be displayed and a crosshair will surround the BullsEye™ indicator
informing the user that distance to the closer object is being displayed in the LCD. Once in this mode, press the
POWER button to turn the unit on. Next, align the aiming circle onto the object (i.e. deer) that you want distance
to. Next, press and hold the POWER button and move the laser slowly over the deer until crosshairs surround the
BullsEye indicator. If the laser beam recognized more than one object (i.e. deer and background trees), distance of the
closer object (i.e. deer) will be displayed and crosshairs will surround the BullsEye indicator informing the user that
distance to the closer object is being displayed in the LCD (Figure 1). ere may be times when only the laser beam
only sees one object in its path. In this case,  the distance will be displayed, but because more than one object was
not acquired, crosshairs will not surround the BullsEye indicator.
TIP: While pressing the POWER button, you can move the device slowly from object to object and intentionally force the laser to hit multiple objects to
ensure that you are only displaying the closest of the objects recognized by the laser.
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