Bushnell Legend 1200 ARC Rangefinder User manual

1
Model: 204100/204101
Lit. #: 98-1354/07-11 ENGLISH

2

3
CONTENTS
English
Français
Español
Deutsch
Italiano
Português
2 - 24
25 - 46
47 - 70
71 - 92
93 - 116
117 - 139

4
Legend®1200 ARC™
204100 & 204101
In ranging distance and ballistic capability, no unit on the market packs this much power in such a handy, easy-to-
use package. Engineered with a compact, vertical configuration, the Legend®1200 ARC™delivers instant distance
readings to 1,200 yards, while calculating a true “shoots-like” distance based on terrain angle using Angle Range
Compensation technology. In Rifle Mode, it tells you where to hold and VSI™(Variable Sight-In) allows the rifle
hunter to choose between four sight-in distances and provides holdover / bullet-drop data in inches, centimeters or
MOA. Bow Mode eliminates guesswork with true horizontal distance from 5-99 yards. And weather is never an issue
thanks to fully waterproof construction and Rainguard®HD anti-fog lens coating technology.
This booklet will help you achieve optimum performance by explaining its adjustments and features as well as how to
care for this device. To ensure optimal performance and longevity, please read these instructions before using you’re
Legend 1200 ARC laser rangefinder.

5
HOW OUR DIGITAL TECHNOLOGY WORKS
The Legend®1200 ARC™emits invisible, eye safe, infrared energy pulses. The Legend 1200 ARC‘s Advanced
Digital microprocessor and ASIC chip (Application-Specific 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 rangefinder, to the target, and back.
RANGING ACCURACY
The ranging accuracy of the Legend 1200 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 850 yards/777 meters while for highly reflective objects the maximum is 1200 yards/1097 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.

6
GETTING STARTED
INSERTING THE BATTERY
Remove the battery cap by lifting the battery door tab and then rotating counter clockwise. Insert a CR-2 3-volt
lithium battery into the compartment positive end first, then replace the battery cap.
NOTE: It is recommended that the battery be replaced at least once every 12 months.
ADJUSTING THE EYEPIECE
Your Legend®1200 ARC™is constructed with an adjustable eyepiece (+/- 2 Diopter Adjustment) that allows one to
focus the LCD display relative to the image. Simply rotate the eyepiece until the reticle and object distanced to are
in focus to your eye.
OPERATIONAL SUMMARY
While looking through the 6x eyepiece, depress the power button once to activate the in-view Liquid Crystal
Display (LCD). Place the aiming circle (located in the center of the field of view) upon a target at least 5 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. The 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 LCD 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.

7
LIQUID CRYSTAL DISPLAY (LCD) INDICATORS
Your Legend 1200 ARC LCD incorporates the following illuminated indicators:
Angle Range Compensation Modes
Rifle Mode (1)
Bow Mode (2)
Battery Life Indicator (3)
Aiming Circle (4)
Active Laser (5)
Targeting Modes
BullsEye Mode (6)
Brush Mode (7)
Primary Numeric Display displays Line-of-sight Distance (8)
Holdover / Bullet-drop measure for Rifle Mode
MOA (9)
CM (10)
IN (11)
Secondary Numeric Display (12)
(Toggles from Degree of Angle to Holdover / bullet drop for Rifle mode)
(Toggles from Degree of Angle to True Horizontal Distance for Bow Mode)
1 2
3 4
56
7
8
910
11
12

8
ANGLE RANGE COMPENSATION
The Legend®1200 ARC™is an advanced premium laser rangefinder featuring a built-in accelerometer-based
inclinometer that digitally displays the exact angle from -90 to +90 degrees of elevation and is +/- 1.0 degree accurate.
The Bushnell®Legend 1200 ARC solves a problem hunters have been faced with for years. The problem: Bow and
rifle hunters have struggled with extreme uphill and downhill angles because of how these angles alter true horizontal
distance to your target. The Solution: ARC’s integrated inclinometer provides elevation angle to allow for distance
compensation when targeting objects that are either uphill or downhill. This 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 5-99 yards/
meters and a maximum inclination of +/- 90°.
Rifle Mode ( ): Calculates and displays the amount of bullet drop, at the target in inches, centimeters or
MOA. The amount of bullet drop is determined by the line of sight distance to the target, degree of elevation, along
with the specific 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, or MOA will be displayed from 100 to
800 yards/meters with a maximum inclination of +/- 90°. One of eight ballistic groups (identified as A, B, C, D, E,
F, G, and H) for center fire rifles and two ballistic groups (Identified 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. The ballistic groups
are selected by the user in the SET-UP menu.
Regular Mode ( ): This mode does not provide any degree of elevation or compensated distance, but instead,
line of sight distance only.

9
BATTERY LIFE INDICATOR
Battery Indicator:
Full charge
2/3 battery life remaining
1/3 battery Life remaining
Battery Indicator Blinks - Battery needs to be replaced and unit will not be operable.
UNIT OF MEASURE OPTIONS
The Legend®1200 ARC™can be used to measure distances in yards or meters. The 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. The 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
The Legend 1200 ARC was especially designed with hunters in mind. The selective targeting modes allow you to
adjust the performance parameters of the unit to suit your specific 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. The different targeting modes available and mode indicators are listed below:
Standard with Automatic SCAN (LCD Indicator – none) This setting allows most targets to be distanced up to 1200
yards. Used for moderately reflective targets that are typical of most distancing situations. The minimum distance in

10
the standard mode is 5 yards. To use the Automatic SCAN feature, simply hold down on the POWER button for
approximately 3 seconds and move the rangefinder 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™(LCD Indicator - ) This 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). There 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.
Figure 1