Nikon COOLSHOT 20 User manual

Nikon
COOLSHOT 20

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English
Cautions before
use
........................................
5-8
Key
features
...........................................................
9
Nomenclature/Composition
.........................
10
Inserting and Changing battery
..................
11
Internal display
...................................................
12
Measurement ...................................................... 13
Target priority mode/Disance display units/
Others.....................................................................
14
Specifications
...............................................
15-16
Troubleshooting/Repair
...........................
17-18
4

before use
Thank you for purchasing the Nikon Laser Rangefinder
COOLS HOT 20.
0 Before using this product, read thoroughly the"Cautions before use"and instructions on correct
usage in this instruction manual (this manual).
0 Keep this manual within reach for easy reference.
0 Do not disassemble or repair this product by yourself, this may result in a serious problem.
A
product that has been disassembled or repaired is not guaranteed by the manufacturer.
e Specifications and design are subject to change without notice.
e No reproduction in any form of this manual, in whole or in part (except for briefquotation in
critical articles or reviews), may be made
without written authorization from NIKON VISION CO.,
LTD.
e NIKON VISION CO., LTD. reserves the right to change the contents described in these manuals at
any
time and without prior notice.
5

6
·
Eautions
before
use
Please observe
the
following
guidelines strictly
so
you can use
the
equipment properlyand
avoid potentially hazardous
problems. Before using this
product, read thoroughly
the
"Cautions before use" and
instructions on correct usage
accompanying
the
product.
Keep this manual within reach
for easy reference.
&WARNING
This indication alerts you
to
the
fact
that
any
improper
use ignoring
the
contents described herein
can
result
in potential death or serious injury.
&CAUTION
This indication alerts you
to
the
fact
that
any
improper
use
ignoring
the
contents described herein
can
result
in potential injury or material loss.
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS (Laser)
The Nikon Laser Rangefinder
uses
an
invisible laser beam.
Be
sure
to
observe
the
following:
&Warning
• Do
not
depress
the
POWER
ON/
Measurement
button
while
looking
into
the
optics from the
objective side. Failure
to
do
this may
negatively affect or damage your
eyes.
• Do
not
aim at
the
eye.
• Do
not
point
the
laser at people.
• Do
not
look
at
the
laser
with
another
optical instrument such
as
through
lenses or binoculars,
nor
with
the
naked eye. This may result in damage
to
the
eyes.
• When
not
measuring, please keep
yourfingers away from the
POWER
ON/Measurement
button
to
avoid
accidentally
emitting
the laser beam.
• When
not
in
use
for
an
extended
period, please remove
the
battery
from
the
body.
• Do
not
disassemble/remodel/repair
the
Nikon Laser Rangefinder. The
emitting
laser may be harmful
to
your health. A
product
that
has
been
disassembled/remodeled/repaired
is
not
guaranteed by
the
manufacturer.
• Keep
the
Nikon Laser Rangefinder
out
of
reach
of
children when
stored.
•
If
the
Nikon Laser Rangefinder's
body
cover
is
damaged, or
if
it
emits a strange sound due
to
dropping
or some
other
cause,
remove
the
battery
immediately
and stop using.

SAFETY
PRECAUTIONS
(Monocular)
The Nikon Laser Rangefinder
employs a monocular in its optical
system in order
to
aim at
the
target.
Be
sure
to
observe the following:
~Warning
• Never
look
directly at
the
sun,
an
intense
light
or
the
laser beam
when using
the
Nikon Laser
Rangefinder.
~Cautions
• When
not
using the Nikon
Laser
Rangefinder,
do
not
push the
POWER
ON/Measurement
button.
• Do
not
use
this
product
while
walking. Failure
to
observe this
may cause
injury
or
malfunction
as
a result
of
walking
into
something,
hitting
others, falling
or
other
accidents.
•
Do
not
swing around by
the
strap. This may result in
hitting
others and cause injury.
• Do
not
place this
product
in
an
unstable place. Failure
to
observe this may result in falling
or
dropping
and cause
injury
or
malfunction.
• Keep
the
plastic bag used
to
wrap
this
product
or
other
small parts
out
of
reach
of
children.
• Prevent children from
putting
rubber eyecup or small parts,
etc. into
their
mouths.
If
children
swallow such parts, consult a
doctor
immediately.
•
If
using
the
rubber eyecup for a
long period
of
time, some people
may suffer skin inflammation. Ifany
symptoms occur, stop using
it
and
consult a
doctor
immediately.
• When carrying
the
Nikon Laser
Rangefinder, store it in
the
case.
• Ifyour Nikon Laser Rangefinder
should fail
to
operate correctly,
discontir,tue
use
immediately and
consult
with
your local dealer for
instructions on where
to
send
it
for
repair.
SAFETY
PRECAUTIONS
(lithium battery)
Ifhandled incorrectly, the battery
may rupture and leak, corroding
equipment and staining clothing.
Be
sure
to
observe the following:
• Install the battery with
the+
and-
poles positioned correctly.
• The battery should
be
removed
when exhausted or during
extended periods
of
non-use.
•
Do
not short the end terminal
of
the
battery chamber.
•
Do
not carry together with
keys
or coins
in
a pocket or bag, it may
short and cause overheating.
•
Do
not expose
the
battery
to
water,
or aflame. Never disassemble the
battery.
•
Do
not
charge
the
lithium battery.
•
If
liquid from a damaged battery
comes into contact with clothing or
skin, rinse immediately
with
plenty
of
water. Ifliquid from adamaged
battery enters
the
eyes,
rinse
immediately
with
clean water, then
consult adoctor.
• When disposing
of
the battery,
follow your local
area
regulations.
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SAFETY
PRECAUTIONS
~
~Cautions
~
•
~·
8
•
•
•
The Nikon
Laser
Rangefinder
is
not
designed for
use
underwater.
Rain,
water, sand and
mud
should
be removed
from
the
rangefinder
body
surface
as
soon
as
possible,
using a soft, clean cloth.
Do
not
leave the Nikon
Laser
Rangefinder in acar on a
hot
or
sunny day, or near heat-generating
equipment.This may damage or
negatively affect it.
Do
not
leave the Nikon
Laser
Rangefinder in direct sunlight.
Ultraviolet
rays
and excessive heat
may negatively affect or even
damage the unit.
If
the
Nikon
Laser
Rangefinder
is
exposed
to
sudden changes in
temperature, water condensation
may occur on lens surfaces. Do
not
use the
product
until
the
condensation
has
evaporated.
CARE
AND
MAINTENANCE
lenses
• When removing dust on
the
lens
surface, use a soft oil-free brush.
• When removing stains
or
smudges
like fingerprints from
the
lens
surface, wipe
the
lenses very gently
with
a soft clean cotton cloth
or
quality oil-free lens tissue.
Use
a
small
quantity
of
pure alcohol (not
denatured)
to
wipe stubborn
smudges. Do
not
use
velvet cloth or
ordinary tissue,
as
it
may scratch the
lens surface. Once
the
cloth
has
been used
for
cleaning
the
body,
it
should
not
be used again for the
lens surface.
Main
body
• Clean
the
body
surface
with
a soft,
clean cloth after
blowing
away dust
with
a blower* lightly. Do
not
use
benzene, thinner, or
other
cleaners
containing organic solvents.
*A
blower
is
rubber cleaning
equipment
that
blows air from a
nozzle.
Storage
• Water condensation
or
mold
may
occur on
the
lens surface because
of
high humidity.Therefore, store the
Nikon
Laser
Rangefinder in acool,
dry place.
After
use
on a rainy day
or
at night,
thoroughly
dry
it
at room
temperature, then store in a cool,
dry place.
1!1
Symbo.l for
separate
collection applicable in European
countnes
This symbol indicates that this battery
is
to
be
collected separately.
The following apply only to users in European
countries.
•This battery
is
designated for separate collection at
an
appropriate collection point. Do
not
dispose
of
as
household waste.
•
For
more information, contact the retailer or the local
authorities in charge
of
waste management.
1!1
Symbo.l for
separate
collection applicable in European
countnes
This symbol indicates that this product
is
to be
collected separately.
The following apply only
to
users in European
countries.
·This product
is
designated
for
separate collection at
an
appropriate collection point. Do
not
dispose
of
as
household waste.
-
·For
more information, contactthe retailer or the local
authorities in charqe
of
waste manaqement.

• Measurement range: 5-500 meters/6-550 yards
• High-quality6x finder
with multilayer coating
• FirstTarget Priority mode
is employed
• Single press
of button enables approx. 8-second
continuous measurement
• Automatic
power shut-off(after approx. 8 seconds
unoperated)
• Default
to "Last Use" settings
•
Rainproof- JIS/IEC protection class 4 (IPX4)
equivalent (under our testing conditions)
• lnvisible/Eyesafe
EN/IEC Class 1M Laser
The Nikon Laser Rangefinder uses an invisible
laser beam for measuring.
It measures the time the
laser beam takes to travel from the rangefinder
to the target and back. Laser reflectivity and
measurement results mayvary according
to climatic
and environmental conditions,
as well as the color,
surface finish, size, shape and other characteristics
of the target.
The following conditions makes measuring easier:
• Cloudy weather
• Bright-colored target
• Target
with highly reflective surface
• Large-size target
• When laser incident angle
to the target is close to 90
degrees
Measurement may result in inaccuracy orfailure in
the following cases:
• Target has small or slender reflective surface
• Target
has diffusing reflective surface
• Target does
not reflect the laser beam to the
rangefinder
• Target
has totally reflective surface (glass, mirror,
etc.)
• Black target
• Target
has stepped surface
• In snow, rain orfog
• Target measured
through glass
• Reflective surface measured from diagonal direction
• Moving or vibrating target
• Obstacle cutting across in front
of the target
• When measuring the surface
of water
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10
Nomenclature/ComP-osition
@
CD
®
'------@
®
CD
Monocularobjective lens
®
Laser
emission aperture
®
Laser
detectoraperture
@)
MODE
button
®
POWER
ON/Measurement
button
®
6x monoculareyepiece
0 Eyecup/diopter adjustment ring
®Diopter index
®Strap eyelet
@Battery chambercover "Open" indication
@Battery chambercover
@Product number label
@
FDA
information indication
;'(A€!
&~
NIKON
VISION
CO
.,L
TO.
3-25
,
Futaba
1-chome
,
Shinagawa-ku
,Tokyo,
Japan
CLASS
I
LASER
PRODUCT
THIS
PRODUCT
COMPLIES
WITH
21
CFR
1040.10
AND
1040
.
11
Made
in
Ch
i
na
Composition
Body
..........
.
...........
.
..
...
......
x1
Strap
..
.
...............................
x1
Soft
case
.............
.
......
..
.....
x1 Lithium battery
(CR2)
..
x1
-

•Type
of
battery:
3V
CR2
lithium battery
•Battery remaining amount indicators
* Battery condition mark in the internal display warns when the battery needs
to
be replaced.
@'~
:
Battery
has
enough
power
for
use.
(5?~
:
Battery level
is
getting
low. Prepare
to
replace
the
battery.
' I I
-L
:i
-flashing
....
...
I
I '
:Battery level
is
low. Battery should be replaced
with
a new one.
:Battery
is
exhausted. After
the
indicatorflashes three times,
the
laser rangefinder
automatically powers off.
Please
replace the battery.
1. Open the batterychamber cover
Rotate
the
battery chamber cover counterclockwise and remove it. It may
not
open easily due
to
its
rubber packing for water resistance.
2. Insert the battery/Replace the old batterywith a new one
Insert a
new
batterycorrectly positioned following
the
indication
seal
inside the chamber.The[-] pole
should be positioned toward the inside
of
the chamber. Ifthe battery
is
not
inserted correctly, the Nikon
Laser
Rangefinder will
not
operate.
When replacing the battery, take
the
old battery
out
first. Then insert a new one.
3. Close the batterychamber cover
Rotate
the
battery chamber cover clockwise
to
screw
it
intothe body. It may
not
close easily due
to
the
rubber packing for water resistance,
but
continue
to
turn
it
all
the
way until
it
stops. Confirm
that
the
cover
is
securely closed.
•Battery I
ife
Continuous operation:
Approx. 2,000 times (at approx. 20°()
This
figure may differ according
to
condition, temperature, and otherfactors such
as
target shape, color, etc.
Use
only
as
aguide.
*The
battery supplied
with
this
Laser
Rangefinder
is
for operation checking. Due
to
natural electrical discharge, the life
of
this
battery will likely be shorter than that noted above.
*
If
water enters the battery chamber due
to
submersion,
dry
the battery chamber well, then replace the battery.
11

12
- :-
"./
/".
Distance
---
-
.-,
.-,
.-,
m f
- - - Unit o measure {m/yd.)
LfLfLfYD
__
"-....;.1_/
__
__
~
-
Target mark
Laser irradiation mark
--...-----
-
/1"-
Battery condition
-----
c:!i!!!o'~
:Aim
at the target you want
to
measure. Position
the
target at the center
of
the target mark.
:Appears while the laser
is
being irradiated for a measurement.
Do
not
looktowards the objective lens side while this mark
is
shown.
:Now measuring
:
..
Failure
to
measure
..
or
..
Unable
to
measure
..
*Usually,
an
LCD
employs equal or lower magnification. However the
LCD
of
this product
is
magnified
bythe high magnification
of
the eyepiece. Although this
LCD
was
produced using
the
most advanced
technology, it
is
impossible
to
eliminate dust completely.
As
a result, dust may be seen. It will not,
however, affect measurement accuracy or safety during
use.

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
"Inserting and Changing Battery")
3. Press POWER ON/Measurement button once to start continuous
measurement for approx. 8 seconds. (Single measurement mode
is
not available with this laser rangefinder.)
2. Diopter adjustment ~
Adjust diopter to obtain aclear LCD indication in the .
· f'nder Measunng.
VIeW I .
First, rotate the diopteradjustment ring counterclockwise 4. For approx. 8 seconds, the internal display shows"distance" and "fail to
until it comes to acomplete stop. Next, press the POWER measure"indicator alternately. (Laser irradiation mark is blinking.)
ON/Measurement button to turn on the power (Confirm
the internal display
is on). While looking through the
eyepiece, rotate the diopteradjustment ring clockwise
until the
LCD comes into focus.
If you rotate the ring too much, rotate it
counterclockwise substantially then adjust it again.
If the diopter is not adjusted to correspond to your
eyesight, you may
not be able to correctly aim at your
subject.
3. Measuring
Before measuring, be sure to confirm unit setting.
1. Press the POWER ON/
Measurement
button for
power-on.
,-, ,-, ,-, m
Cl Cl Cl YD
'-I/
--"71~
Immediately after
power-on. (Initializing)
m
_I_
I
Stand-by.
2. Aim at the target.
m
+
Target aiming.
Displays
the
measured figure.
(Target
1)
Displays the
measured figure.
(Target
2)
Failure to measure or
unable
to measure
distance.
5. After continuous measurement, the measured results are
displayed
for approx. 8 seconds, then power turns off. If you
press
the POWER ON/Measurement button during power-on
(while the internal display is active), another approx. 8-second
measurement starts.
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This Laser Rangefinder has a First
Measurement
results are
displayed
in
yards/meters.
(Factory
default
setting
is
yard.)
~
.Target Priority System. When measuring
overlapping subjects, this
equipment
§J displays
the
distance
to
the
closest subject. I
Yard
[YO]
I• •1
Meter [
m]
I
~
14
Otllers
1.
Turn
on
the
power
(Confirm
the
internal
display
is on).
2.
Press
and
hold
the
MODE
button
for
more
than
two
seconds.
When
the
display
unit
has
been
switched,
release
the
button.
3.
After
the
unit
is
set, results
will
be
converted
and
displayed
in
the
selected
distance
display
unit.
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
Bdigital device, pursuant
to
Part
15
of
the
FCC
Rules
and
to
EU
EMC
directive.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.
This
Class
Bdigital apparatus meets all requirements
of
the
Canadian Interference-Causing Equipment Regulations.
This Nikon Laser Rangefinder
is
a basic rangefinder. Its results cannot be used
as
official evidence.

Measurement system
Measurement range 5-500 m/6-550 yds.
Distance display (increment) Every 1
m/yd.
Optical system
Magnification
(x)
6
Effective diameter
of
objective lens 20
(mm)
Angular
field
of
view (real) n 6.0
Eye
relief (mm) 16.7
Exit
pupil
(mm)
3.3
Diopter
adjustment
±4m-
1
Others
Operating temperature
("C)
-10-+50
Power source
CR2
lithium
battery x 1
(DC
3V)
Dimensions
(L
x H x
W)
(mm)
91
X
73
X
37
Weight
(g) Approx. 125
(without
battery)
Structure
JIS/IEC
protection
class 4
(IPX4)
equivalent (under
our
testing conditions)*
Safety
Class
1M Laser Product (EN/IEC60825-1 :2007)
Class
I Laser Product (FDA/21
CFR
Part 1040.10:1985)
EMC
FCC
Part15 SubPartS class
B,
EU:EMC
directive,
AS/NZS,
VCCI
classB
Environment
RoHS,
WEEE
15

16
Laser
Class
EN/IEC
Class
1M
Wavelength (nm) 905
Pulse duration (ns) 20
Output
(W) 10
Beam divergence (mrad) Vertical:
3.8,
Horizontal: 0.17
Operating
humidity
(%RH)
80 or less
(without
dew
condensation)
* Water resistance performance
This Nikon
Laser
Rangefinder
is
equivalent
to
JIS/IEC
protection
class
4
(IPX4)
(under
our
testing conditions).This rating
does
not
guarantee
the
water resistance performance
of
the
unit
or
that
it
will be free from damage
or
problems under
all conditions.
Please
observe the following when using:
·The
unit
is
not
a sealed structure,
so
it
should
not
be operated
nor
held in running water.
·If
any moisture
is
found on movable parts
of
the
unit, stop using
it
and
wipe
it
off.

Ifyour Nikon
Laser
Rangefinder should require repair, please contact your local dealer for details regarding where
to
send it. Before
doing
so,
you are advised
to
consult theTroubleshootingTable below.
Symptom
Unit does
not
turn
on-
LCD
fails
to
illuminate
Target range cannot be obtained
Check Points
·Depress
POWER
ON/Measurement button.
·Check battery insertion.
• Replace the battery
if
necessary.
·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 detectorare clean.
Clean them
if
necessary.
•
Be
sure
that
the target shape and condition
are
appropriate
to
reflect the
laser beam.
• Replace the battery.
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-
---------------------------------------------
-
-------------------------------------------
0
0
0
j
[---]("Cannot
measure") appears
0
0
·Be
sure
to
hold the unit steady while measuring.
·Be
sure the target
is
within
measuring range.
·-------------------------------------------------
----------------------------------
-
------------------
---
-----------------------------------------
0
0
0
0
: Closer target cannot be measured
0
0
0
·-------------------------------------------------
0
0
: Target beyond a certain distance
: cannot be measured
0
·Be
sure
that
nothing, such
as
leaves or
grass,
is
between the Nikon
Laser
Rangefinder and
the
target.
·Be
sure
that
nothing, such
as
leaves or
grass,
is
between the Nikon
Laser
Rangefinder and
the
target.
17

18
Symptom Check Points
• Replace
the
battery.
·Be
sure
that
the
target shape and condition are appropriate
to
reflect
the
Measurement result
is
unstable laser beam.
·Be
sure
to
hold
the
unit
steady while measuring.
·Be
sure
that
nothing, such
as
leaves or grass,
is
between the Nikon Laser
Rangefinder and
the
target.
• Replace battery.
•
Be
sure
that
the
target shape and condition are appropriate
to
reflect the
Incorrect result
is
displayed laser beam.
·Be
sure
that
nothing, such
as
leaves or grass,
is
between
the
Nikon Laser
Rangefinder and
the
target.
If
problems persist after consulting
the
TroubleshootingTable, please contact your local dealer
to
check/repair
the
Nikon
Laser
Rangefinder. Never let anyone
other
than
the
official representative
of
the
product
manufacturer check or repair
the
Nikon
Laser
Rangefinder. Failure
to
follow
this instruction could result in injury,
or
damage
to
the
product.

NIKON VISION CO., LTD.
3-25, Futaba 1-chome, Shinagawa-ku,Tokyo 142-0043, Japan
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ProductSerial I Product Description COOLSHOT 20
IMPORTANT NOTICE: YOU MUST PRESENT THIS WARRANTY FORM TOGETHER WITH PROOF OF PURCHASE THAT
INCLUDES PURCHASE DATE (BILL OF SALE) TO OBTAIN WARRANTY SERVICE.
Two Year Warranty
Nikon Laser Rangefinder
This is your Nikon Inc. LimHed Two Year Warranty (valid in the Continental United States, Alaska and Hawaii,
Puerto Rico and U.S. Virgin Islands) for new Nikon Laser Rangefinders. This Nikon product is warranted by Nikon
Inc. to be free from defects in material and workmanship for two (2) years from the date of purchase by the
original consumer purchaser. During this period if this product is found to have defects in material or
workmanship, Nikon Inc. will at its option and without charge, either repair or replace this product with the same
product, or if unavailable, a product of comparable specifications and value. This warranty extends to the original consumer
purchaser only and is not assignable or transferable.