Norcross Sonic-Laser Scale XP User manual

Safety Information:
•Read the following safety information carefully
before attempting to operate this scale.
• Only qualified personnel should perform repairs or
servicing not covered in this manual.
• Periodically wipe the case with a dry cloth. Do not
use abrasives or solvents on this scale.
• Do not store in a high temperature environment
(automobile, vehicle or boat dashboard, direct sun-
light, etc).
• Want to save yourself hours of aggravation? If so,
then read this manual entirely before attempting
the installation and/or use.
Installing the Battery
1. Using a thin “Flat Head” screwdriver, turn the screws on the battery door
counterclockwise until loose.
2. Remove the battery cover from the scale.
3. Attach a “9-Volt” battery (not included) to the
battery plug making sure that battery terminals
are properly aligned with the plug terminals.
4. Properly align the battery cover and reinstall it
by turning the screws clockwise until “snug” (Do
Not Over Tighten).
Warning:
Although the scale can be temporarily submerged in water with-
out damage, it does not float. Avoid allowing it to enter water
without having a firm grip on it.
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The Sonic-Laser Scale has an accuracy of plus or
minus 3%. Therefore, it should only be used as a
guide to estimate a fish’s length. If the fish is close to
the legal size regulation in your fishing area, it is rec-
ommended that you use a tape measure or flat meas-
uring board to ensure that the catch is of legal size.
IMPORTANT:
To ensure the battery cover remains water tight,
coat the battery cover seal with petroleum jelly
(Vaseline®”) each time you replace the battery.

Powering ON
1. Press and Release the “E” button (ENTER) to turn the
scale ON. The scale will perform a self-test by dis-
playing “88.88” and all the feature icons for two sec-
onds.
2. When “0.0” is displayed on the screen, the scale is
ready for normal operation.
Powering OFF
1. Press and Hold the “E” button until “OFF” is illumi-
nated on the display.
2. Release the “E” button and the scale will turn OFF.
Changing the Units of Measure
1. Press and Hold “E” and “ ” for 3 seconds. The cur-
rent unit of measure will flash.
2. Press either “ ” or “ ” to change the unit of measure.
3. Press “E” to save and return to normal operation (dis-
play will return to normal operation automatically after
15 seconds).
Keeping Track of Memory Storage
The Sonic-Laser Scale XP contains an embedded wax
board and pencil so that you can keep track of your
memory settings.
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IMPORTANT:
The display will become sluggish below 20 oF
(-7 oC) and nonfunctional below 12 oF (-11 oC).
If you are using the scale under these condi-
tions, keep the unit warm in between uses.
IMPORTANT:
The scale will automatical-
ly turn OFF after 2 minutes
of inactivity.
IMPORTANT:
Use only a wax based pencil to write on the
Memory Board. Ink Pens, Markers,
Pencils, etc will damage the Board.
TIP:
Obtain your local fishing regulations and pro-
gram all 10 memory slots with your targeted
species or lake specific legal limits before
going fishing. This will allow you to instantly
know if your catch is of legal size.

Memory Setup
The memory function allows you store the minimum
and maximum lengths and weights for up to 10
species. Once programmed with state, local, or tour-
nament regulations, the scale will give you “Thumbs
Up” ( ) or “Thumbs Down“ ( ) based on your pro-
gramming.
Selecting a Memory Spot
1. Press and hold “ ” for 3 seconds. "1" will be displayed on
the LCD, representing the first memory setting.
2. Press “ ” to reduce the setting or “ ” to increase the set-
ting.
3. Press “E” to select the setting.
Setting the Minimum Weight
1. “WGT” and “ ” will flash.
2. Press “ ” to reduce the setting or “ ” to increase the set-
ting.
3. Press “E” to select the setting.
Setting the Maximum Weight
1. “WGT” and “ ” will flash.
2. Press “ ” to reduce the setting or “ ” to increase the set-
ting.
3. Press “E” to select the setting.
Setting the Minimum Length
1. “LGT” and “ ” will flash.
2. Press “ ” to reduce the setting or “ ” to increase the set-
ting.
3. Press “E” to select the setting.
Wax Pencil Storage
1. Using a fingernail, pry the rubber plug from the scale
housing.
2. Remove the wax pencil from the scale housing by
turning the scale on it’s side and gently tapping.
3. Reinsert the pencil and firmly press the rubber plug
back into the scale housing when complete.
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WGT
WGT
LGT
LGT
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IMPORTANT:
The rubber tab is designed to prevent the plug from being
separated from the housing. It should remain attached. Do
not excessively pull on the plug or you will damage the tab.

Setting the Maximum Length
1. “LGT” and “ ” will flash.
2. Press “ ” to reduce the setting or “ ” to increase the setting.
3. Press “E” to select the setting.
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Handling a Fish With the Lip Grip
Hold the main body grips so that the battery compartment is in the palm of your
hand.
1. Grasp the lip grip levers with your thumb and forefinger and squeeze the levers
together.
2. Place the open grip over the fish’s lower lip and release the lip grip levers.
3. To release the fish, simply squeeze the lip grip as per Step 1.
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IMPORTANT:
The display will now show the next memory spot set-
ting. You can program the next memory spot or return
to normal operation. Press and Hold “E” for 2 seconds
to immediately return to normal operation, or the scale
will automatically return to normal operation in 15 sec-
onds if no buttons are pressed.
LGT
IMPORTANT:
If you are planning to release the fish, never touch it with
your hands or lay it on its side. Well documented
research indicates that laying a fish on its side creates
considerable damage to internal organs and handling
removes the valuable disease fighting “slime”.

Normal Operation
1. Press “ ” button to select the operation mode:
Weight Mode
The "WGT" mode is used to measure the weight of the fish.
The scale uses a solid state electronic scale which incorporates
no moving parts.
To Measure the Weight of a Fish:
1. Press “ ” button until “WGT” is illuminated.
2. The weight of the fish will automatically be displayed and
updated every 5 seconds.
Length Mode
The "LGT" mode is used to measure the length of the fish. The
direction of the measurement is indicated by a laser pointer and
the measurement is calculated using Ultrasound.
To Measure the length of a Fish:
1. Press “ ” button until “LGT” is illuminated.
2. Hold the fish’s tale so that it barely touches a solid object
(boat deck, ground, dock, water, etc).
3. The length of the fish will be displayed.
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AUTO Automatically weighs and measures fish
WGT Weighs the fish
LGT Measures the length of the fish
TARE Adjusts the weight readings to deduct the
weight of a bag, bucket, bin, etc.
WGT
IMPORTANT:
To obtain accurate length readings the Laser pointer can not
have anything blocking it from touching the solid surface that
the tail of the fish is touching. If necessary, slide the laser
pointer away from the body of the scale to give the beam a
clear line of sight.
Trying to obtain length readings over a non-solid surface (car-
peting, choppy water, grass, weeds, soft sand, etc.) may pro-
duce inaccurate readings. The area must be flat and solid for
at least 1 square foot (.3 Meter) around the laser beam. You
MUST hold the scale steady while using the length measure-
ment feature.
THE LENGTH MEASUREMENT FEATURE WILL NOT
FUNCTION PROPERLY IF THIS IS NOT FOLLOWED.
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LGT
IMPORTANT:
To obtain accurate weight read-
ings the scale must be held
steady.

Tare Mode
The "TARE" feature is used to compensate weight readings for
weigh bags or containers. The "TARE" icon will always be ON
when the TARE weight is not “0.00”.
Automatic Tare Setup
1. Press “ ” button until “TARE” is illuminated.
2. Pick up the bag or container and press “E”.
3. This weight is now saved as the Zero weight.
Manual Tare Setup
1. Press “ ” button until “TARE” is illuminated.
2. Press and Hold “ ” for 3 seconds. The current TARE set-
ting will flash.
3. Press “ ” to decrease the setting or “ ” to increase the
setting.
4. Press and Hold “E” for 3 seconds to save the setting and
return to normal operation.
5. To reset the Tare weight to “0.00” simply repeat steps 1 thru
4.
Auto Mode
The "AUTO" feature is used to calculate the weight and length
of the fish, then compare those readings to the legal limits
stored in the memory.
1. Press “ ” button until “AUTO” is illuminated and “WGT”
flashes on the LCD.
2. Pick up the fish.
3. Once a steady reading is obtained, press and release “E”.
5. “LGT” will Flash on the LCD.
6. Hold the fish’s tail so that it barely touches a solid object
(boat deck, ground, dock, water, etc).
7. Press and release “E”.
8. “1” will flash on the display representing the first species
saved in memory. Referring to your Memory Board, select
the species number representing the fish that you caught.
Press and release “ ” to increase the number, or “ ” to
decrease the number.
9. Press and release “E” once you have selected the species
number.
TARE
E
WGT
AUTO
TARE
E
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IMPORTANT:
To reset the Tare weight to “0.00”,
simply repeat steps 1 thru 3 without
picking up a bag or container

10. “WGT” will flash on the display along with the weight of the
fish and a “Thumb Icon”
• ” ” means that the fish is not heavy enough.
• ” ” means that the fish is too heavy.
11. Press and release “E”.
12. “LGT” will flash on the display along with the Length of the
fish and a “Thumb Icon”
• ” ” means that the fish is not long enough.
• ” ” means that the fish is too long.
13. Press and release “E” to return to Normal mode.
Service & Warranty
If you have questions about this product please visit our
Customer Service Center on our website at www.norcrossma-
rine.com (You may also call us toll free at 888-667-2767) where you can find
information relating to:
• Warranty Details
• Warranty Registration
• Troubleshooting
• Product Knowledgebase
• Product Specifications
• Parts & Accessories
FCC Notice
This device complies with FCC Part 15 Rules and Industry Canada RSS210
Issue 2 Regulations. Operation is subject to the following tow conditions:
• this device may not cause harmful interference; and,
• this device must accept any interference received, including interference that
may cause undesired operation
Changes or modifications not expressly approved by NorCross Marine
Products, Inc, could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
WGT
AUTO
LGT
AUTO
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