Pocket Radar Smart Coach User manual

INITIAL SETUP
– Remove the battery cover from the back of the
Smart Coach radar™. Insert the batteries in the
direction indicated by the polarity marks inside
the battery compartment and replace the cover.
– Remove the clear plastic sticker that covers the
GRAY button and display on the front of the unit
and the yellow sticker from the back of the unit.
– We recommend you purchase “NiMH”
rechargeable AAA batteries if you plan on using
the Smart Coach radar in Constant-On mode.
RECALL READINGS
– To recall the last 25 readings, simply TAP the
black MODE/RECALL button. Each time the
button is tapped, it will display the previously
recorded speed, most recent rst. A single
dash “-” indicates that you have reached the
end of the list.
AUTOMATIC SHUT-OFF
– The Smart Coach radar continues to display
the last speed until the button is pushed again
or it will automatically turn itself off after several
seconds of inactivity.
VERTICAL IS CRITICAL
– The Smart Coach radar makes a measurement by
sending out very low power radio waves and looking for
them to bounce off a moving object. These radio waves
are focused in a small cone shaped like a ashlight beam
which comes out of the raised square on the back of the
Smart Coach radar(the radar lens).
– Hold the Smart Coach radar straight up and down
vertically like a camera phone with the radar beam
pointing in-line with the path of the ball.
– If you tilt the Smart Coach radar down slightly, the beam
may end up pointing into the ground and missing the ball.
– Do not block the radar lens.
WATCH YOUR ANGLES
– All Doppler speed radar technology measures objects moving in-line with the radar beam, not
perpendicular. To get the most accurate readings, make sure the path of motion is within the narrow radar
beam cone (about the shape of a focused ashlight beam). Tilting the Smart Coach radar too far up or
down may also cause the beam to miss the moving object.
SIDE VIEW
INSTANT ON
– The Smart Coach radar will turn itself on and
continue measuring ball speeds as long as you
HOLD the GRAY button down.
– When the Smart Coach radar picks up a ball in ight,
it will display the speed. Release the GRAY button
and the speed will display for several seconds. If no
ball was measured, the display will show “- - -.”
– Do not worry about clearing the display before
making a new measurement. Once you begin
holding the GRAY button down for a new
measurement, the display will be cleared.
BATTERY INSERTION AND GETTING STARTED
HOW TO HOLD & AIM
The Smart Coach Radar Measures From the Back, Like a Camera Phone
Displays Remaining
Internal AAA Battery Life
Displays fastest Speed
of a ball in flight
Displays Units of
Measurement
Indicates When the
Radar Beam is Active
Very low power radio
waves are emitted
from this radar lens in
a narrow cone about
the shape of a focused
flashlight beam
Battery compartment for
2 AAA alkaline batteries
or rechargeable NiMH
Batteries
Hold button down
well before ball is
in flight. Release
when speed appears
KNOW YOUR SMART COACH™
FRONT BACK
INCORRECT INCORREC T OKBEST
RADAR BEAM
Keep the radar lens clear of any objects.Important to keep unit straight up-and-down. Do not tilt.
MODE /
Tap button to recall up
to previous 25 speeds.
Hold button down to cycle
through modes. Release
button when desired
mode is displayed
SMART COACHTM
QUICK START GUIDE
TOP VIEW
SEE APP FOR MORE FEATURES
Micro-USB Connector
DOWNLOAD THE POCKET RADAR COMPANION APP
Pair your device by following the instructions inside the App.
- Record Videos with Embedded Speed Graphic
- Download, Track and Share Speed Data and Videos
- Use a Smart-Phone or Tablet as a Remote Speed Display
ALTERNATE POWER OPTIONS
The Smart Coach radar can be powered via internal batteries or the USB connector.
Use the Micro-USB connector on the side of the unit to connect to various
power sources including USB power packs and phone chargers, or use it with
the Pocket Radar Smart Display.
Download the App:

INTERFERENCE
– The Smart Coach radar is an extremely sensitive
and accurate motion detector. Many everyday items
may have unseen internal moving parts or may
produce electrical interference that can generate
false ghost readings.
– The Smart Coach radar has software designed to
ignore most of these false ghost readings, but you
need to be aware of things in your environment that
may cause interference.
– One technique to test for interference is to make a
measurement in the same direction with no obvious
object in motion and see if you get a speed reading.
Appliances
Cell Phones
Computers
Florescent Bulbs
Fan Motion
Microwaves
HOW TO USE THE SMART COACH™
Advanced Measurement Details
SUPPORT
We are happy to help. If you have any
questions, concerns, or need any
assistance, please contact us at:
[e-mail]
PocketRadar.com
888.381.2672
The Smart Coach radar is specically designed to measure the speed of a ball in ight, and nd the fastest speed right out of the hand or right off the bat. As soon as
you begin holding down the GRAY button, the radar beam is activated. As long as you HOLD the GRAY button down, the radar will continue to search for the speed of a
ball. As soon as the Smart Coach radar picks up the speed of a ball in ight, it will display that speed. In order to capture the fastest speed right out of the hand or right
off the bat, it is important to begin to HOLD down the GRAY button sometime before the ball is in ight. Release the GRAY button once the speed is displayed.
HOLD BU TTO N DOWN DUR ING ENT IRE PIT CHING MOT ION
DO NOT RE LEAS E
GRAY BUTT ON UNT IL
SPEED APPEARS ON
THE DISPL AY
SMART COACH RADAR FOR HITTING OFF A TEE OR S OFT TOSS
Exit Velocity (Ball Exit Speed off the bat) is a direct measure of the power of a hit. To accurately measure Exit Velocity, make sure the radar beam lines
up directly with the path of the ball. Allowing the Smart Coach radar to tilt down slightly in your hand may result in the ball not being in the radar beam
at the point of contact. Once the radar beam is positioned directly in line with the path of the ball, begin holding down the GRAY button as the hitter
starts their motion. Release the button well after the ball is hit. The most consistent and accurate measurement of E xit Velocity occurs during a well-
hit line drive.
SMART COACH RADAR FOR PITCHING
To accurately measure Pitch Speed, make sure the radar beam lines up directly with the path of the ball. Being too far off
to the side or allowing the Smart Coach radar to tilt down slightly in your hand may result in a low or missed speed reading.
Once the radar beam is positioned directly in line with the path of the ball, begin holding down the GRAY button as the
pitcher starts their motion. Do not release until the speed appears on the display. You have just measured the fastest speed
of the ball right out of the pitcher’s hand.
IMPORTANT NOTE: Release the GRAY button as soon as th e Pitch Speed appears to avoid also measuring the Ex it Velocity of a hit
AUTOMATIC TRIGGER /
PERSONAL TRAINING MODE
SMART COACH RADAR FOR HITTING WITH L IVE PITCHING
The Smart Coach radar is always looking for the fastest speed when it makes a measurement. To measure both Pitch Speed and Exit Velocity, HOLD down the GRAY button through the entire sequence. The rst
number that appears will be the Pitch Speed. If the Exit Velocity is faster than the pitch speed, it will be displayed after a short delay. A well-hit line drive should be faster than the incoming Pitch Speed.
IMPORTANT NOTE: If the Exi t Velocity of the hit is SLOWER than the incoming Pitch Speed, then only the Pitch Speed will be displayed.
• TRAIN WITH MEASURABLE RESULTS AT
HOME AND PRACTICE
• PROVIDE INSTANT FEEDBACK WHILE
OBSERVING MECHANICS AT THE SAME TIME
HOW TO ACCESS
Automatic Trigger/Personal Training Mode allows for
speed measurement without having to manually trigger.
To access, hold down the black MODE/RECALL button
for 2 seconds, until a ashing “Con” is displayed, and then
release. The Smart Coach radar is now in Constant-On
mode, and it will automatically capture speed readings
without having to be manually triggered. Position the
radar beam directly in line with the path of the ball, either
going away or coming towards you. Make sure it is held
up vertical either by hand or use a smart phone tripod
mount to set it up for hands-free operation. Pressing
either button will take the Smart Coach radar out of
Constant-On mode and return it to manual trigger mode.
HOW IT WORKS
Automatic Trigger/Personal Training Mode provides
easy measurement of Pitch Speed, Exit Velocity, or
both speeds in the same sequence. Once entered, a
ashing “Con” will appear and continue to display on the
screen until a speed between 25 and 130 MPH is picked
up. After 3 seconds, the speed will disappear from the
display, and a ashing “Con” will reappear. If you are
measuring Pitch Speed and Exit Velocity in the same
sequence, the fastest speed of the two will continue to
display for 3 seconds. If the Exit Velocity of the hit is
faster than the incoming Pitch Speed, then both speeds
will be stored in the RECALL memory. After a few minutes
of inactivity, the unit will automatically shut off.
Con
Con
IMPORTANT: BATTERY LIFE
Battery life will be substantially shorter in Constant-On mode. A brand new set of high quality alkaline AA A batteries
should last over an hour in this mode. We recommend you purchase “NiMH” rechargeable AAA batteries if you plan on
using the Ball Coach radar in Constant-On mode.
CAUTION
ALWAYS REMEMBER TO STAY SAFE WHEN MEASURING. NEVER PUT YOURSELF IN A PLACE WHERE YOU COULD BE STRUCK
BY A MOVING OBJECT. WHEN POSSIBLE, MEASURE OBJECTS MOVING AWAY FROM YOU, RATHER THAN TOWARDS YOU.
MAX IMUM DISTANC E FROM RA DAR
TO BASE BALL PI TCHER 120 FEE T
BEST AT 15 TO
20 FEET
LET T HE BALL T RAVEL AT LEAST 10 FEE T
10’
SPECIFICATIONS
– Range: (depends on type and size of ball)
 •Baseball/Softballupto120feetaway
 •Volleyballupto200feetaway
 •TennisBallupto70feetaway
– 25 to 130 MPH (Accuracy +/- 1 MPH)
– 40 to 209 KPH (Accuracy +/- 2 KPH)
– Recall Memory: 25 speed readings
– Size:4.7x2.3x0.8inches
– Weight: 4.5 ounces with batteries
– Battery Life (Typical Use):
 •2newalkalineAAAbatteries(included)
- Manual Trigger Mode > 1,500 Readings
- Constant-On Mode > 1 Hour
•2newNiMHrechargeablebatteries(notincluded)
- Manual Trigger Mode > 3,000 Readings
- Constant-On Mode > 2 Hour
– NOTE: Not intended for measuring vehicle speeds
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FAQs, and more. If you ever have any questions
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GET BETTER FASTER
FOR THE FIRST TIME, SEE IMMEDIATE RESULTS
OF YOUR COACHING AND TRAINING
PITCHING
•Build muscle memory and find the ideal speed ranges
between fastballs and off-speed pitches
•Establish ideal mechanics that will increase velocity
and strikeout rates.
HITTING
•Exit Velocity is a direct measure of the power of a
hit. Every 1 MPH increase = 5 extra feet
•Find the right bat size that will provide the most
power and consistency for any swing.
Check out PocketRadar.com/SmartCoach for tips, drills, and videos.
Minimum
HOW TO SELECT MODES
Con UntCLr OFF
To select mode of choice, hold the MODE/RECALL button down constantly, and every 2 seconds
it will cycle through to the next mode. Release button to execute the displayed mode.
YOU CAN SELECT FROM: •“Co n” = Constant-on / Automatic Trigger
•“Unt” = Change Units
•“CLR” = Clear Recall Memory
•“OFF” = Immediate Shut Down
Releasing the button when
this is displayed will
shut of f the Smar t Coach
radar (Note: It will also au to-
matically shut off after sveral
seconds of inactivity).
Releasing the button when
this is displayed will clear
all of the re call memory.
(Note: If you d o not want to
clear memory, continue
holding the button down).
Releasing the button when
this is displayed will cause
the units to flash. Pressing
the GRAY button will toggle
between MPH or KPH. Tap
the MODE/RECALL button to
lock in choice.
Releasing the button when
this is displayed will put
the Smar t Coach radar into
Automatic Trigger / Personal
Training Mode. (Note: Batter y
life will be substantially shorter
in Constant-On mo de).

RETURN INFO
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LIMITED WARRANTY
– Pocket Radar, Inc. warrants to the original user that this product will be free of defects in workmanship and
materials for a period of two years from the date of purchase.
– If the product is found by Pocket Radar, Inc. to be defective, Pocket Radar, Inc’s entire liability and your exclusive
remedy for breach of warranty shall be that Pocket Radar, Inc. will repair or replace the product and return the
product or its replacement to you at no charge, provided that you ship the product to Pocket Radar, Inc. in
the authorized RMA shipping package (provided upon request), with a description of the defect and subject
to the other conditions of this warranty. Should the product prove to not be repairable, Pocket Radar, Inc. may
substitute an equivalent product of the same or similar style and of a value not lesser than the original purchase
price of your instrument.
– Pocket Radar, Inc. warrants the repaired or replacement product to be free from defects in material and
workmanship on the same terms as the product originally purchased. This warranty will be void if the product,
serial number or other identication marks have been defaced, damaged or removed. This warranty does not
cover wear and tear due to normal use, or damage to the product as the result of improper usage, neglect of
care, alteration, accident or unauthorized repair, nor does this warranty apply to the batteries necessary to
operate the product.
– This warranty is extended to the original retail purchaser only and may not be transferred or assigned to
subsequent owners. In order to validate your warranty, you must provide proof of purchase acceptable to Pocket
Radar, Inc. together with the product for warranty repair/replacement.
– Products returned to Pocket Radar, Inc. must be pre-authorized by Pocket Radar, Inc. and must be returned in
the authorized RMA (Return Material Authorization) packaging. Please contact Pocket Radar, Inc. to obtain this
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– THE FOREGOING WARRANTY IS GIVEN IN LIEU OF AND POCKET RADAR, INC. DISCLAIMS ALL OTHER
WARRANTIES OR REPRESENTATIONS, EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED, IN FACT OR IN LAW, WITH RESPECT TO
THIS PRODUCT, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, (1) THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY
AND OF FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, OR (2) THAT USE OF THE PRODUCT WILL BE
UNINTERRUPTED AND ERROR FREE.
– Pocket Radar, Inc. shall have no liability for any indirect or speculative damages (including, but not limited to,
consequential, incidental and special damages) relating to the use of or inability to use this product, whether
arising out of contract, negligence, tort, or under any warranty theory, or for infringement of any other party’s
intellectual property rights, irrespective of whether Pocket Radar, Inc. had advance notice of the possibility of any
such damages, including, but not limited to, loss of use, revenue or prot. In no event shall Pocket Radar, Inc’s
total liability for all claims regarding the product exceed the price paid for the product. Pocket Radar, Inc. neither
assumes nor authorizes anyone to assume for it any other liabilities.
– Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so the above
limitations or exclusions may not apply to you.
FCC CLASS B PRODUCT LABEL STATEMENT
– 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.
FCC CLASS B USER MANUAL STATEMENT
– NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to
part 15 of the FCC Rules. 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.
• Connecttheequipmentintoanoutletonacircuitdifferentfromthattowhichthereceiverisconnected.
• Consultthedealeroranexperiencedradio/TVtechnicianforhelp.
– Changes or modications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance may void the user’s
authority to operate the equipment.