Leica GEOVID PRO User manual

GEOVID PRO
Instruction manual
Geovid Pro/EN/2022/02/1

FOREWORD
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FOREWORD
Dear Customer,
we wish you a great deal of enjoyment and every success with your
new Leica product.
Please read this manual to familiarize yourself with the full scope of
functions your product has to offer.
Please use this product only as described in this manual. Only then
can safe and easy operation be guaranteed.
Your Leica Camera AG
The device uses an invisible laser beam. Please read the
chapters “Safety Remarks” and “Important Information”
before using the product for the first time. Knowledge of
the content will prevent inadvertent damage to the product,
possible injuries and other risks.
SCOPE OF DELIVERY
The standard scope of delivery* contains the following:
– Binoculars
– Carry strap
– Eyepiece cover
– 2x protective lens caps
– Carry case
– Lens cleaning cloth
– Quick Start Guide
– Test certificate
– 3V lithium cell (type CR2)
REPLACEMENT PARTS / ACCESSORIES
Contact Leica Customer Care or your specialist Leica retailer for
details on the latest replacement parts / accessory range:
https://en.leica-camera.com/Stores-Dealers/Leica-dealer-locator
*The actual scope of delivery may vary depending on model.
FOREWORD / SCOPE OF DELIVERY / REPLACEMENT PARTS / ACCESSORIES

LEGAL INFORMATION 3
LEGAL INFORMATION
LEGAL INFORMATION ABOUT THIS MANUAL
COPYRIGHT
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or used for any purpose including trade purposes.
TECHNICAL DATA
Product changes with regards to the product or services may have
occurred after the editorial deadline. The manufacturer reserves
the right to effect structural or shape changes, color deviations and
changes to the scope of delivery or service, where these changes or
deviations are reasonably acceptable for the customer, while taking
into consideration the interests of Leica Camera AG. In that respect,
Leica Camera AG reserves the right to changes and errors. The im-
ages in this manual may depict accessory, special features or other
items that are not part of the standard scope of delivery or service.
Some pages may contain model types and services, which are not
offered in specific countries.
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approval by Leica Camera AG.
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and copyrights, and that possession of the documentation does not
infer any licensing rights of the intellectual property of Leica Camera
AG.
REGULATORY INFORMATION
You will find the manufacturing date of your product on the stickers
on the packaging. The date format is year/month/day.
CE MARK
The CE mark on our products documents compliance with the funda-
mental requirements of applicable EU guidelines.
English
Declaration of Conformity (DoC)
Hereby, “Leica Camera AG” declares that this product is in compliance
with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive
2014/53/EU.
Customers can download a copy of the original DoC to our Radio Equipment
products from our DoC server:
www.cert.leica-camera.com
Please contact The Leica Camera AG Product Support in case of any further
questions: Am Leitz-Park 5, 35578 Wetzlar, Germany
Depending on product (see technical data)
Type Frequency band (center
frequency)
Maximum output
(dBm E.I.R.P.)
Bluetooth®Wireless
Technology
2402–2480 MHz 20

LEGAL INFORMATION
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TECHNICAL DATA (LASER)
Laser class IEC/EN Class 1
Wavelength (nm) 900
Pulse duration (ns) 57
Output (mW) 1.6
Beam divergence (mrad) Vertical: 0.8
Horizontal: 1.8
With the exception of the characteristics permitted under Variance
Number IEC 60825-1 Ed. 3, effective May 8, 2019, this product com-
plies with the performance standards for laser products under 21
CFR 1040.10 and 1040.11.
DISPOSAL OF ELECTRICAL AND ELECTRONIC
EQUIPMENT
(Applies within the EU and for other European countries
with active waste separation policies.)
This device contains electric and/or electronic components which
must not be disposed of in general household waste. Instead, it
should be disposed of at a recycling collection point provided by
your local authority.
This service is free of charge. Any standard or rechargeable batter-
ies used in this device must be removed and disposed of separately
in accordance with local regulations.
Please contact your local authorities, waste disposal collection point
or the retailer, from whom you purchased the device for more infor-
mation on correct waste disposal.

SAFETY REMARKS 5
SAFETY REMARKS
WARNING
Non-compliance with the following points may result in serious
injury or death.
LASER
• The use of any operations not described in this manual or any
alterations on the device may result in hazardous radiation expo-
sure.
• The laser device is active and emitting an invisible laser beam as
long as the display in the eyepiece is active. Never point the laser
focusing optics at a person or animal.
• Do not depress any of the two buttons while aiming at a human
eye or while looking into the optics from the lens side.
• Never aim the laser at an eye.
• Do not aim the laser at people or animals.
GENERAL INFORMATION
• Avoid looking directly at bright light sources with your Leica
Geovid to prevent eye injury.
CAUTION
Non-compliance with the following points may result in personal
injury or damage to the device.
LASER
• Avoid touching any of the two buttons while the distance mea-
surement function is not in use to prevent an accidental activation
of the laser beam.
• Do not attempt to disassemble, reassemble or repair the Leica
Geovid yourself. Emitting laser radiation may pose a serious
health risk. The manufacturer warranty is void, once a device was
disassembled, reassembled or repaired.
• Remove the battery immediately and stop using the device if the
device housing is damaged or if it emits a strange sound after be-
ing dropped or behaves unexpectedly for any other reason.
GENERAL INFORMATION
• Keep the device out of the reach of small children.
• Do not use the device while walking. You might trip and fall.
• Do not combine the operation of your Leica Geovid with other
optical components, e.g. lenses or binoculars. Using the Leica
Geovid in conjunction with another optical device increases the
danger of damaging your eyes.
• Do not attempt to disassemble or modify the device; exposing the
internal electronics may cause damage, injury or electric shock.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION
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BATTERY
• Only the battery type stated and described in this manual must be
used. Any improper use of the batteries or the use of unapproved
battery types may result in an explosion!
• Do not expose the battery to sunlight, heat, humidity or moisture
for prolonged periods of time. It must not be placed in a micro-
wave oven or a high-pressure container as this would pose a fire
or explosion hazard!
• Never dispose of batteries in fire and never attempt to heat, re-
charge, dismantle or break open a battery.
• Batteries must always be stored out of the reach of children. Do
not leave batteries lying around, as they could be swallowed by
children or pets.
CARRY STRAP
• The carry strap is usually made of very robust material. You should
therefore keep it out of the reach of children. A carry strap is not
a toy and poses a strangulation risk.
• Use the carry strap only for its intended purpose on a camera
or on binoculars. Any other use poses the risk of injury and may
possibly result in damage to the carry strap and is therefore not
permitted.
• Carry straps should also not be used for cameras/binoculars
during sports activities that pose a risk of entanglement (e.g.
when mountain climbing and similar outdoor activities).
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
GENERAL INFORMATION
• Do not attempt to take the device apart yourself. Repairs must
only be carried out in authorized workshops.
• Remove the battery from the housing if you will not be using the
product for an extended period of time.
• Low temperatures impair battery performance. Carry the device
close to the body in cold conditions and use a fresh battery.
• Make sure to store the batteries in a cool, dry place.
• Depleted batteries must never be disposed of in household waste
as they contain toxic materials that are harmful to the environ-
ment. Battery collection points are provided at most large retail
outlets; alternatively, you can dispose of old batteries at a local
special waste collection point to ensure correct recycling.
• Do not touch the glass surfaces with your fingers, especially if you
have previously applied hand cream, insect repellent, etc. These
substances may contain chemicals that damage or destroy the
coatings on the glass surfaces.
EYEPIECE
• An eyepiece can have the effect of a magnifying glass when ex-
posed to direct frontal sunlight. The device must therefore be pro-
tected against extended exposure to direct sunlight. Storing the
device in the shade or ideally in its case will help prevent damage
to the device interior.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION 7
MEASURING VALUES
• The influence of all ballistically relevant influencing factors is
greatly increased at longer ranges and considerable variations
may occur. The ballistic values displayed should therefore only be
viewed as a guideline.
• Regardless of whether this information is used, you are responsible
for assessing the relevant hunting situation.
• Leica Camera AG does not accept liability for the accuracy of
values transmitted from third-party devices.
• Powerful electric fields, e.g. emanating from radar systems, may
cause errors and/or faulty values.
• The geomagnetic field can similarly cause value deviations.
Definition of the various categories of information found in
this manual
Note
– Additional information
Caution
– Non-compliance may result in damage to the device and
accessories
– Non-compliance may result in personal injury
Warning
– Non-compliance may result in serious injury or death

WARRANTY
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WARRANTY
In addition to your statutory warranty rights from your dealer, Leica
Camera AG offers a 5-year warranty for this Leica product in accor-
dance with the conditions started below. The Leica warranty does
not impact on any statutory consumer rights in accordance with
relevant national law or any consumer rights vis-a-vis the retailer
arising from the purchase contract concluded between them.
WARRANTY CONDITIONS
By purchasing this Leica accessory, you have acquired a binoculars
that are manufactured in compliance with special quality standards,
and which were thoroughly tested at each individual production step
by experienced specialists. Our five-year warranty for this product
commences on the date of sale by an authorized retailer under the
following conditions:
1. In case of a complaint due to a manufacturing fault, we will
assume all material costs during the warranty period. We shall de-
cide at our own discretion to repair the faulty product, to replace
faulty parts or to replace the entire product with a faultless prod-
uct of the same type. All other claims of any kind and on whatever
legal basis shall not be accepted in connection with this warranty.
2. Wear parts like eyecups, leather details, armoring, carry straps
and accessories are exempt from the warranty. The same applies
for surface damage.
3. Any warranty claims become void if the defect in question is
a result of improper handling – which also includes the use of
third-party accessories – or if the product was manipulated by
unauthorized persons or workshops or if the serial number of the
product was rendered illegible.
4. Warranty claims can be submitted only in conjunction with the
original proof of purchase – complete with the date of purchase,
as well as the address and signature of an authorized retailer.
5. In case of a warranty claim, please send the Leica product, the
original proof of purchase and a description of the fault to Leica
Camera AG Customer Care.
PICK-UP SERVICE FOR REPAIR SUBMISSIONS
(Applies for EU only)
We will organize the shipping of your device to our Customer Care
department if you should notice a problem with your device during
the warranty period. Please contact our service hotline to make
the necessary arrangements ([phone]). Our pick-up
service will collect your Leica product at the agreed time from your
premises free of charge and transport it to our Customer Care loca-
tion for evaluation.
Contact:
en.leica-camera.com/Contact

TABLE OF CONTENTS 9
TABLE OF CONTENTS
FOREWORD............................................................................................. 2
SCOPE OF DELIVERY ............................................................................. 2
REPLACEMENT PARTS / ACCESSORIES ............................................. 2
LEGAL INFORMATION............................................................................ 3
SAFETY REMARKS ................................................................................. 5
WARNING..............................................................................................................5
CAUTION...............................................................................................................5
IMPORTANT INFORMATION.................................................................. 6
WARRANTY............................................................................................. 8
TABLE OF CONTENTS ............................................................................ 9
PART DESIGNATIONS .......................................................................... 10
PREPARATION ...................................................................................... 12
ATTACHING THE CARRY STRAP.......................................................................12
ATTACHING THE PROTECTIVE LENS CAP.......................................................12
INSERTING/CHANGING THE BATTERY...........................................................13
SETTING THE EYECUPS ....................................................................................13
DIOPTER SETTINGS...........................................................................................14
SETTING THE INTEROCULAR DISTANCE........................................................14
SETTINGS AND OPERATION ...............................................................15
SETTING THE IMAGE SHARPNESS ..................................................................15
ACTIVATING THE RANGEFINDER.....................................................................15
MENU CONTROL................................................................................................15
SETTING THE OPERATING MODE ....................................................................17
SETTING THE DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS .............................................................17
AUTO POWER OFF .............................................................................................18
BLUETOOTH ACTIVATION/DEACTIVATION ....................................................18
METERING OPERATION....................................................................... 19
DISTANCE MEASUREMENT MADE EASY ........................................................19
SCAN MODE (OBJECT TRACKING)...................................................................19
METERING RANGE / ACCURACY.....................................................................20
DISPLAYING ATMOSPHERIC CONDITIONS ....................................................21
BALLISTICS ...........................................................................................22
EQUIVALENT HORIZONTAL RANGE (ehr)......................................................22
ACTUAL DISTANCE (lO s)..................................................................................22
BALLISTIC CURVE (b a ll).................................................................................22
USING USER-DEFINED BALLISTICS CURVES........................................................23
WIND CORRECTION.................................................................................................23
CONNECTING TO EXTERNAL METERING DEVICES.......................................24
DISPLAYING THE CORRECTION VALUES...............................................................25
LEICA BALLISTICS APP........................................................................26
CONNECTION.....................................................................................................26
REMOTE CONTROL............................................................................................27
FIRMWARE UPDATES ........................................................................................27
CARE/CLEANING .................................................................................27
TECHNICAL DATA .................................................................................28
LEICA CUSTOMER CARE......................................................................29

PART DESIGNATIONS
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PART DESIGNATIONS
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6
10
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14
15
13
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4
5
4
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PART DESIGNATIONS 11
1Menu Selection Button
eu.us (meter/yard display), mOde (display mode), bt (Bluetooth),
b rtn (display brightness), aOff (continuous Bluetooth opera-
tion)
2Main button
Switching the device ON/OFF
3Strap lugs
4Eyecups (rotating)
Use without eye glasses: turn in counter-clockwise direction
5Central focusing wheel
Adjusting the focus
6Eyepiece cap
7Diopter compensation
aScale
8Center hinge
9Battery compartment cover
Open: Use a coin to turn in anti-clockwise direction
10 Lens caps
11 Laser transmission lens
12 Lens
13 Battery compartment
3V lithium cell (type CR2)
14 Target mark
15 Display
0 0 (value)/ b a ll (menu item)/eh r (equivalent horizontal
range)/ , (unit of measure)/ (Bluetooth)

PREPARATION
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PREPARATION
ATTACHING THE CARRY STRAP
The eyepiece caps can be attached to the carry strap. at the same
time as the carry strap is attached to the binoculars.
▸ Attach and tighten the carry strap as shown in the illustration
Caution
• Check the correct attachment of the carry strap by pulling at it
with some force. The length of the carry strap must not change.
ATTACHING THE PROTECTIVE LENS CAP
Note
• When positioned correctly, the protective lens cap will flip open
downwards.

PREPARATION 13
INSERTING/CHANGING THE BATTERY
A cylindrical 3V lithium cell (type CR2) is required for power supply.
▸ Turn the lid over the battery compartment in anti-clockwise
direction
• Use e.g. a small coin.
▸ Remove the lid
▸ Insert the battery with the plus contact first
▸ Attach the lid
▸ Tighten the lid by turning it in clock-wise direction
BATTERY CHARGE LEVEL
The measured value and reticule display will flash when the battery
nears depletion. You will still have enough power for another 50
measurements – but with a gradually reducing range – once the
display begins flashing.
SETTING THE EYECUPS
The position of the eyecups will depend on whether you wear eye-
glasses or not. Contact lens wearers can make the settings just like
anyone not wearing any eyeglasses.
A B
FOR USE WITHOUT EYE GLASSES
▸ Rotate the eyecup out half way or fully (Fig. A)
FOR USE WITH EYE GLASSES
▸ Rotate the eyecup fully inward (Fig. B)

PREPARATION
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DIOPTER SETTINGS
A diopter compensation function for up to ±4 diopter is available to
allow wearers of glasses the use of this product without eye glasses.
▸ Close your right eye or cover the right-hand lens
▸ Adjust the focusing wheel so that you can see the target object
with optimum focus through the left-hand binocular tube
▸ Close your left eye or cover the left-hand lens
▸ Adjust the diopter compensation until the object appears with
equally sharp focus the right and left binocular tube
SETTING THE INTEROCULAR DISTANCE
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Adjust the interocular distance by moving the hinged joint to match
your personal requirements. When the interocular distance is set
correctly, the right and left fields of view merge into a circular image.
▸ Move the two halves of the binoculars via the central joint until no
distracting shadows remain in your view

SETTINGS AND OPERATION 15
SETTINGS AND OPERATION
SETTING THE IMAGE SHARPNESS
▸ Look through the binoculars
▸ Aim at the target object
▸ Adjust the focusing wheel until you can see the target object with
optimum sharpness
ACTIVATING THE RANGEFINDER
▸ Press the main switch
• The device switches on and the target mark appears.
Notes
• The device will switch off automatically after 10s if the Bluetooth
function is deactivated.
• The device will switch off after the time specified for aOff if the
Bluetooth function is activated.
MENU CONTROL
ACCESSING THE MAIN MENU
▸ Press and hold the menu selection button 1(≥3s)
• eu.us appears.
NAVIGATING IN THE MAIN MENU
▸ Press the menu selection button repeatedly (<2s each time) until
the desired menu item appears
Menu item Options Description
eu.us us Yard display
eu Meter display
mOde ehr Equivalent horizontal distance
lOs Actual distance
b a ll Ballistic curve
bt Off Bluetooth®reception deactivated
On Bluetooth®reception activated
b rtn 1 -5 Display brightness in 5levels
aOff 1/ 3 / 5 Automatic power off after 1/3/5min

SETTINGS AND OPERATION
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SELECTING SETTINGS
▸ Press the main switch 2repeatedly (<2s each time) until the de-
sired menu item appears
• The selected setting is initially lit continuously as confirmation,
then the display switches to the next menu item and then dis-
appears if no further settings are made.
• The device will switch back to metering operation after the last
menu item.
MENU OVERVIEW
b a ll
eu.us mOd e
ehr
lO s
us
eu
bt
Off
On
b rtn aOff
1
3
5
1
5
1 1 1 1 1
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
1

SETTINGS AND OPERATION 17
SETTING THE UNIT OF MEASURE
The device can be set to imperial units of measure (us) or metric
units of measure (eu), i.e. yards & inches/Fahrenheit/InHG (inches
of mercury) for Distance/Temperature/Air Pressure, or meter &
centimeter/Celsius/millibar.
▸ Press and hold the menu selection button
• eu.us appears.
▸ Press the main switch several times briefly until the desired set-
ting appears
eu Display in meters
us Display in yards
Note
• The current setting is always visible in the display: In addition to
the numbers, you will see M(for meters) or y(for yards).
SETTING THE OPERATING MODE
The device can be used in various operating modes. See p.22 for
more information.
▸ Press and hold the menu selection button
▸ Press the menu selection button 1x briefly
• mOd e appears.
▸ Press the main switch several times briefly until the desired set-
ting appears
ehr Equivalent horizontal distance
lOs Actual distance
b a ll Ballistic curve
SETTING THE DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
The display brightness can be set manually to various levels.
▸ Press and hold the menu selection button
▸ Press the menu selection button 3x briefly
• b rtn appears.
▸ Press the main switch several times briefly until the desired setting
appears
– b r1 - b r5 = fixed brightness values

SETTINGS AND OPERATION
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AUTO POWER OFF
The time until automatic power off of the device can be modified if
Bluethooth®is activated.
▸ Press and hold the menu selection button
▸ Press the menu selection button 4x briefly
• aOff appears.
▸ Press the main switch several times briefly until the desired setting
appears
– 1: 1min
– 3: 3min
– 5: 5min
Note
• The menu item aOff will only be visible if Bluetooth®is activated.
BLUETOOTH ACTIVATION/DEACTIVATION
The device can be connected to external devices via Bluetooth. This
will allow the use of user-defined ballistic curves from the Leica
Ballistics app on a mobile device (see p.22 and 26), or the
display of ballistic correction values from external ballistic devices
(see p.24).
▸ Press and hold the menu selection button
▸ Press the menu selection button 2x briefly
• bt appears.
▸ Press the main switch several times briefly until the desired setting
appears
– Off: Bluetooth®is deactivated
– On: Bluetooth®is activated
• will appear, once the function is activated.

METERING OPERATION 19
METERING OPERATION
DISTANCE MEASUREMENT MADE EASY
9 8
▸ Press the main switch briefly
▸ Aim the target mark at the object
▸ Press the main switch again
• The target mark disappears briefly and the measured value is
displayed.
• You can do another measurement at any time by pressing the
main button while the target mark remains lit.
- - - will appear in the following scenarios:
– Distance to the object is less than 10 meters
– Range capability is exceeded
– Object is not sufficiently reflective
SCAN MODE (OBJECT TRACKING)
6 1 6 3
7 2
▸ Press the main switch briefly
▸ Aim at the object while target mark is lit
▸ Press and hold main switch for approx. 2.5 seconds
• The device switches to scan mode and will then measure con-
tinuously. Scan mode is indicated by a change in the display. A
new measured value appears after approx. 0.5 seconds.

METERING OPERATION
20
METERING RANGE / ACCURACY
Maximum range is achieved in the following scenarios.
– Highly reflective target objects
– At a visual range of around 10km
Long ranges can be reliably measured or achieved by holding the
rangefinder very steady and/or placing it on a solid surface.
Maximum ranges are:
– on highly reflective targets = approx. 2200m/2405yds
– Trees = approx. 1400m/1530yds
– Game = approx. 900m/984yds
The measuring range is influenced by the following factors:
Range higher lower
Color white black
Angle to lens perpendicular acute
Object size large small
Sunlight low light
(cloudy)
high light
(midday sun)
Atmospheric conditions clear hazy
Object structure homogeneous
(house wall)
inhomogeneous
(underbrush, tree)
The following range/accuracy applies in sunlight and with good
visibility:
Range
(in meters)
Accuracy (1σ)
Normal Operation
Accuracy (1σ)
Scan mode
10–200 ±0.5 ±1.5
200–400 ±1 ±2
400–800 ±2 ±3
Above 800 0.5% 0.5%
Note
• Distances below 200m are displayed with an accuracy of one
decimal place, e.g. 164.5.