Vortex FURY HD 5000 AB User manual

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PRODUCT MANUAL
FURY® HD 5000 AB
LASER RANGEFINDING BINOCULAR

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Ocular Lens
Center Focus
Twist-up Eyecup
Strap
Attachment
Diopter Focus
Measure Button
Menu Button
Right Hand
Wind Direction
Left Hand
Wind Direction
Wind Bearing
Capture Button
Objective Lens
Reticle Focus
Tripod Adapter Socket
Bluetooth
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Antenna
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FURY®HD 5000 AB
FURY®HD 5000 AB
LASER RANGEFINDING BINOCULAR
The Fury®HD 5000 AB is an extremely effective angle-compensated
laser rangefinding binocular intended for hunters, archers, and
shooters. The primary HCD (Horizontal Component Distance) mode
provides key angle compensated range information the vast majority
of rifle and bow shooters require in a simple, quick-to-read display.
The Fury®HD 5000 AB also has a BAL (Ballistics) mode and Scan
feature, along with adjustments for reading in yards or meters, and
setting the display brightness.
The Fury®HD 5000 AB comes equipped with on-board compass,
humidity, barometric pressure, and temperature sensors.

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BASIC OPERATION
Adjust the Eyecups
The eyecups on a Fury®HD 5000
AB twist up and down so any
viewer can see the full field and
enjoy comfortable viewing—with
or without eyeglasses.
When not using eyeglasses or sunglasses, keep the eyecups fully
extended. For best viewing when wearing eyeglasses, twist
eyecups down.
Adjust the Interpupillary Distance
The interpupillary distance (IPD) is the distance between the
centers of the left and right eye pupils. Match the binocular’s IPD
to that of your eyes so you see a single image free of shading.
Rotate the binocular barrels inward or outward to line your eyes
up with ocular lenses.
Install Battery
Open the battery compartment and
install the CR2 battery included with
the Fury® HD 5000 AB.
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Install battery with
positive side facing in.

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Power Up
To power up the Fury®HD 5000 AB, and prepare for ranging,
press and release the “Measure” button. The HCD or BAL ranging
screen will display. The unit will power down automatically after 15
seconds of non-use. The auto shutoff feature can be adjusted to 30,
60, or 180 seconds. See the “Sleep Time” section on page 9.
Low Battery Icon
The low battery icon comes on at 25%
and stays on until there is no power or
the battery is replaced.
Properly Focus the Binocular
For the best views, follow this process
to properly set the display, center focus,
and diopter. Choose an object that is
about 20 yards away from you and
stay in the same spot until you have
adjusted the binocular for your eyes.
1. Begin by pressing the “Measure”
button once to turn on the display.
Close your left eye or cover the left
objective lens with your hand, and
use the reticle focus ring to bring
the digital display into focus.
2. With your left eye still closed, or
the left objective lens still covered,
adjust the center focus ring to bring
the scene into focus.
LOW BATTERY
Adjust Diopter Setting

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3. Next, close your right eye or cover the right objective lens with
your hand. Adjust the diopter focus ring until the scene is in
focus. From this point on, you will only need to use the center
focus wheel.
NOTE: It can be beneficial to put a
small mark on the binocular housing
in line with the diopter reference
line. Use this as a quick reference
to ensure the diopter ring is not
accidentally adjusted.
Mode Selection
Your Fury® HD 5000 AB is factory set to the angle compensating
HCD ranging mode, best target mode, yards, and maximum
brightness. For most users, these are the preferred settings.
To change modes: Press and
release the “Measure” button
to power on and then press
and hold the “Menu” button
for at least two seconds. Once
the Mode Selection screen
displays, release the button.
As you progress through Mode
Selection, you may exit at any
time and save your settings
by pressing and holding the
“Menu” button for at least four
seconds—the unit will return to
power-up condition.
Measure Button
Menu Button

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SET AND SAVE MODE SELECTIONS
Ranging Mode Selection
Choose Between the HCD and BAL Modes.
After activating the Mode Selection, press the “Measure” button
to toggle between the HCD and BAL displays. Press the “Menu”
button to save your desired choice and continue through the
other options.
Range Selection
Choose Between Yards and Meters Display.
Press the “Measure” button to toggle between the Yards and Meters
display. Press the “Menu” button to save your desired choice and
move to the Brightness selection screen.

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Brightness Selection
Choose Between Five Brightness Settings.
The Fury® HD 5000 AB provides five
illumination settings, plus an automatic
brightness setting. The automatic brightness
setting will automatically adjust the display
brightness to suit the ambient brightness.
Press the “Measure” button to toggle through
the Brightness settings. Press the “Menu”
button to save your desired setting and move
to the target mode selection.
Target Mode Selection
Target Mode Explanations
The Fury®HD 5000 AB provides two target modes: Best Mode and
Last Mode.
Best Mode
Your Fury®HD 5000 AB comes preset to Best target mode. This
is the standard mode providing the target’s range with the strongest
range result. Best Mode is the recommended target mode for
most situations.
Last Mode
Looks for the farthest distance when panning and scanning. This
mode is ideal for ranging a specific target behind a group of objects
like brush, trees, rocks, etc.

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Setting Target Modes
Press the “Measure” button to toggle between the Best and Last
displays. Press the “Menu” button to save your desired choice and
move back to the HCD/BAL selection screen.
To exit Mode Selection and save settings, press and hold the
“Menu” button for four seconds. Settings will also save when the
unit powers down automatically.
Sleep Time
There are four options to program the
Fury®HD 5000 AB display to auto-shut off.
15 seconds, 30 seconds, 60 seconds, or
180 seconds. Navigate to the Time display
in the menu, and press the “Measure”
button to select the auto-shut off time.

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Bluetooth®Selection ONLY AVAILABLE IN BAL MODE
The Fury®HD 5000 AB is equipped with
a Bluetooth®chip to allow the unit to
wirelessly pair with Kestrel®wind meters
and Garmin®Foretrex®GPS devices.
Navigate to the BT display in the menu
and press the “Measure” button to turn
Bluetooth®on/off.
Profile Selection ONLY AVAILABLE IN BAL MODE
This mode option is only active when in
BAL mode. Select the ballistic profile for
the wind/drop solution to be displayed when
in BAL mode. See the Ballistics Manual for
Ballistic Profiles information, and how to
set up and select ballistic profiles.
Temperature Selection ONLY AVAILABLE IN BAL MODE
This mode option is only active when in BAL mode. The temperature
can be displayed in Celsius (C) or Fahrenheit (F). Navigate to the
Temperature display in the menu and press the “Measure” button to
select “C” or “F.”
Temp C Temp F

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Pressure Selection ONLY AVAILABLE IN BAL MODE
This mode option is only active when in BAL mode. Select if
barometric pressure is displayed in inches of mercury (inHg) or
millibars (Mbar). Navigate to the Pressure display in the menu,
and press the “Measure” button to select inHg or Mbar.
Pressure inHg Pressure Mbar
Wind Speed Selection ONLY AVAILABLE IN BAL MODE
This mode option is only active when in BAL mode. Wind speed can
be displayed in miles per hour (MPH) or meters per second (MPS).
Navigate to the Wind display in the menu and press the “Measure”
button to select MPH or MPS.
Wind MPH Wind MPS

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RANGING
With the Fury® HD 5000 AB powered up,
position the reticle on the target object and
press and release the “Measure” button to
get the distance measurement. If the laser is
not able to range due to the reflectivity of the
target, you will see a display similar to that
shown here. To range a new target, simply re-
aim and press the “Measure” button again.
Scan Ranging
Activate Scan Ranging by pressing and holding the “Measure”
button. Keeping the button depressed will continuously measure
distance as you pan back and forth across target objects. The
aiming circle will blink as you pan. Releasing the “Measure” button
will return laser to the Power Up Condition.
Scan back and forth, watching for yardage number to display or change.
No Range Returned

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SETTINGS
The Fury®settings can be changed either in the binocular or in
the Fury HD app. When in the Settings menu of the Fury HD app,
the binocular’s ranging ability is disabled. Once the Settings menu
has been exited, the ranging capability is enabled again.
Ranging Mode Explanations
The Fury® HD 5000 AB provides two range modes: HCD
(Horizontal Component Distance) and BAL (Ballistics). Both
modes offer a Scan feature.
HCD Scan BAL Scan

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HCD Mode
The HCD range display is intended to be the primary mode
used for most rifle and archery applications. The yardage number
displayed is the critical horizontal component distance.
Horizontal Component
Distance: 385 Yards
500 Yard Line of Sight
Using the HCD Mode
Use the HCD range mode in the following situations:
• Rifle shooting on level ground at any range.
• Rifle shooting out to ranges of 800 yards with mild slopes
(less than 15°).
• Rifle shooting out to ranges of 400 yards with moderate slopes
(15° to 30°).
• For all archery shooting.
The displayed HCD yardage number is corrected for shot angle
and needs no extra user input; shooters simply use the appropriate

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level ground bullet drop and wind adjustment for the range
displayed. Archers use the appropriate level ground sight pin for
the range displayed.
BAL Mode
The BAL mode is intended for rifle shooters using slope correcting
ballistic drop data cards, the Fury HD application, other ballistic
cell phone applications, or other devices with ballistic programs
and who are shooting at distances beyond 500 yards with slopes
greater than 15°.
The range number displayed in BAL mode is the actual line of
sight range with no ballistic correction for slope. The Fury HD app
will use the actual line of sight range determined by the Fury®
to provide a wind/drop solution for the shooter. Most commonly
used ballistic devices can provide independent slope correction
for bullet drop data and require actual line of sight range input.
Using the BAL range when calculating wind drift under these
steep slope/long range conditions will provide a higher degree of
accuracy than using the HCD range.
To use, simply input the BAL range number into the electronic
device or use the BAL range when referencing ballistic drop cards
with slope correction.
BAL Mode - Incline
When in BAL mode, an additional
number is displayed above the
range number. This number is
slope incline shown in degrees.
BAL Range
Incline Angle

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The slope incline number can be entered into ballistic programs
or field cards to help calculate precise bullet drop in mountainous
terrain. This number is automatically calculated into the wind/drop
solution provided in the display and in the app. See Ballistics Manual
for more information about the ballistic information displayed.
Scan Feature
The Scan feature can be used to range moving targets, or help
range smaller targets on uniform backgrounds, and works in both
ranging and target modes. Once powered up, press and hold
the “Measure” button and scan back and forth, watching for
changes in the yardage number as the aiming circle moves across
target objects. The illuminated Scan icon display indicates Scan
Ranging is activated.
Wind Modes
The Fury®HD 5000 AB is equipped with two Wind Modes: Full
Cross Wind Mode, and Vortex®patent pending Wind Bearing
Capture mode. See the Ballistics Manual for information about
the Wind Bearing Capture feature for more information about the
Wind Modes.
Tripod Use for Ranging
Using a tripod to steady the Fury® HD 5000 AB will greatly increase
your ability to range small targets at longer distances. To use on a
tripod, you will need to use a binocular tripod adapter. The reticle
may appear tilted depending on tripod level.

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Rangefinding Tips
Rangefinding binoculars work by emitting a brief pulse of light
aimed at a target object. Distance is determined by the amount
of time taken for the light to emit and return to the laser’s internal
receiver. A laser’s ability to read range can be affected by many
things, mostly relating to the target objects.
• Light colors will usually reflect better than dark ones.
• Snow, rain, and fog will have adverse effects on ranging ability.
• Shiny, reflective surfaces will usually reflect better than dull,
textured surfaces. Animal hair will not reflect as well as a
hard surface.
• Ranging under cloud cover can improve laser performance
compared to bright, sunny conditions.
• Solid objects, such as a rock, will reflect better than bushes.
• Flat surfaces perpendicular to the laser pulse will reflect better
than curved surfaces or surfaces angled in relation to laser pulse.
• Ranging over water can sometimes cause false reflections
and readings.
• At longer distances, large objects will be easier to range than
small objects.
If you are having difficulty ranging an animal or object, try ranging
a different nearby object, or use the Scan feature to pan back and
forth while watching for changes in range number.

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ACCESSORIES
Carry Case
The protective case provides safe storage between viewing sessions.
Lens Covers
A rainguard for the ocular lenses and tethered objective lens covers
is included. Use these covers to protect the lenses when not in use.
Neckstrap
Attach the padded neckstrap in three simple steps.
1. Push a few inches of
the strap through the
strap attachment on
the binocular.
2. Hold the buckle and
thread the end of
the strap through
the buckle.
3. Adjust the overall
length, then pull tight
until strap is secured
within the buckle.
NOTE: If using another type of strap, never attach metal o-rings
directly onto the strap attachment.

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Lens Care
Maintain the optical brilliance of your binocular by keeping lens
surfaces free of dirt, oils, and dust.
Protect Lenses While Out in the Field
Make use of the provided eyepiece and tethered objective lens
covers to protect the lenses when not viewing. If the optics are
exposed to moisture, keep the caps off and allow the optics to dry
out completely before putting them in the case for storage.
Keep Lenses Clean
In order to enjoy the best views through your binocular, take time
to regularly clean the exterior lenses:
1. Remove any dust or grit from lenses before wiping. Use a can of
pressurized air, soft camel hair brush, or an acrylic optical brush.
2. Clear lenses of smudges, fingerprints, or eyelash oil. Fog the
lenses with your own breath, then use a non-abrasive lens
cloth to clean the lenses.
NOTE: Use lens cleaning fluid and
optical paper to clean lenses. Never
use facial tissue, heavy cotton, or
flannel clothing on lenses—these
materials can scratch the lens surface.
CAUTION: Binoculars are not intended for looking at the sun, or any
other intense light source. Such viewing could damage the retina
and cornea of your eyes—even to the point of causing blindness.

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FCC REQUIREMENTS
The user’s manual or instruction manual for an intentional or
unintentional radiator shall caution the user that changes or
modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for
compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
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.