Vortex Viper HD 3000 User manual

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PRODUCT MANUAL

VIPER® HD 3000
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VIPER®HD 3000 LASER RANGEFINDER
Conquer those long-range shots when every moment
matters, and precision is everything. Packed into the
Viper®HD 3000 is an HD optical system, and a 3000-
yard max range to close the distance.
Images are for representation only.
Product may vary slightly from what is shown.
Specifications
MAGNIFICATION 7x
OBJECTIVE LENS 25mm
MAX REFLECTIVE RANGE Up to 3000 yds. (2743m)
TREE RANGE Up to 2300 yds. (2103m)
DEER RANGE Up to 2000 yds. (1829m)
MINIMUM RANGE 6 yds. (5m)
ACCURACY
± 1 yd @ ≤100 yds.
± 2 yds. @ ≥100 yds. & ≤1000 yds.
± 3 yds. @ ≥1000 yds.
MAXIMUM ANGLE READING ± 89°
FIELD OF VIEW Linear @ 1000 yds. 314'
Angular 6°
EYE RELIEF 15.5mm
BATTERY TYPE CR123
BATTERY LIFE 4000 + Range Cycles at Brightness Level 4
LENGTH 4.2" (107.2mm)
HEIGHT 3.1" (79mm)
WIDTH 1.7" (42mm)
WEIGHT W/ BATTERY 9.1 oz. (258g)

VIPER® HD 3000
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VIPER®HD 3000 LASER RANGEFINDER
Conquer those long-range shots when every moment
matters, and precision is everything. Packed into the
Viper®HD 3000 is an HD optical system, and a 3000-
yard max range to close the distance.
Images are for representation only.
Product may vary slightly from what is shown.
Specifications
MAGNIFICATION 7x
OBJECTIVE LENS 25mm
MAX REFLECTIVE RANGE Up to 3000 yds. (2743m)
TREE RANGE Up to 2300 yds. (2103m)
DEER RANGE Up to 2000 yds. (1829m)
MINIMUM RANGE 6 yds. (5m)
ACCURACY
± 1 yd @ ≤100 yds.
± 2 yds. @ ≥100 yds. & ≤1000 yds.
± 3 yds. @ ≥1000 yds.
MAXIMUM ANGLE READING ± 89°
FIELD OF VIEW Linear @ 1000 yds. 314'
Angular 6°
EYE RELIEF 15.5mm
BATTERY TYPE CR123
BATTERY LIFE 4000 + Range Cycles at Brightness Level 4
LENGTH 4.2" (107.2mm)
HEIGHT 3.1" (79mm)
WIDTH 1.7" (42mm)
WEIGHT W/ BATTERY 9.1 oz. (258g)

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Adjustable
Eyecup
Battery
Compartment
Wrist Lanyard
Attachment
Tripod
Adapter Socket
Diopter Focus
Measure Button
Objective Lens
Utility Clip
Ocular Focus
Menu Button
BASIC OPERATION
Battery Installation and Replacement
To insert a new battery, flip up
the finger tab on the Battery Cap
located on the bottom of the unit
and unscrew, counterclockwise,
to remove. Insert CR123 battery
with the positive side (+) facing
outwards. Reinstall Battery Cap and
ensure it is tightly closed.
Power Up
Once the battery is installed,
the Viper®HD 3000 is in ready
condition – the normal power-
off condition when not ranging.
To power up the Viper®HD 3000 from ready condition
and prepare for ranging, press and release the “Measure”
button. The HCD or LOS ranging screen will display. The
auto-shutoff feature can be adjusted to 15, 30, or 60
seconds. See the “Auto-Shutoff” section on page 14.
Note: While in the menu, the Viper®HD 3000 will auto-shutoff
after 20 seconds if no buttons are pressed.
Battery Cap
Battery Cap

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Adjustable
Eyecup
Battery
Compartment
Wrist Lanyard
Attachment
Tripod
Adapter Socket
Diopter Focus
Measure Button
Objective Lens
Utility Clip
Ocular Focus
Menu Button
BASIC OPERATION
Battery Installation and Replacement
To insert a new battery, flip up
the finger tab on the Battery Cap
located on the bottom of the unit
and unscrew, counterclockwise,
to remove. Insert CR123 battery
with the positive side (+) facing
outwards. Reinstall Battery Cap and
ensure it is tightly closed.
Power Up
Once the battery is installed,
the Viper®HD 3000 is in ready
condition – the normal power-
off condition when not ranging.
To power up the Viper®HD 3000 from ready condition
and prepare for ranging, press and release the “Measure”
button. The HCD or LOS ranging screen will display. The
auto-shutoff feature can be adjusted to 15, 30, or 60
seconds. See the “Auto-Shutoff” section on page 14.
Note: While in the menu, the Viper®HD 3000 will auto-shutoff
after 20 seconds if no buttons are pressed.
Battery Cap
Battery Cap

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Low Battery Icon
The Low Battery Icon comes on at
25% and stays on until there is no
power or the battery is replaced.
Adjust the Eyecup
The eyecup on the Viper®HD 3000 twists in and out so
any viewer can see the full field and enjoy comfortable
viewing and ranging – with or without eyeglasses. When
not using eyeglasses or sunglasses, it is recommended to
keep the eyecup fully extended. For best viewing when
wearing eyeglasses, twist eyecup in.
Adjustable
Eyecup
Diopter Focus
Low Battery
Focus
Adjust the diopter until the image is sharp. Make note of
this diopter setting in case you need to set it again.
Attaching the Wrist Lanyard
The Lanyard provides a secure way
to carry your rangefinder.
Utility Clip
The Viper®HD 3000 comes with a Utility Clip on the
unit’s left-hand side. You can switch Utility Clip’s side by
unscrewing the 2.5mm hex screws on the left-hand side,
and the 2.5mm hex screws on the unit’s right-hand side.
Reinstall the Utility Clip on the unit’s right-hand side
and replace the 2.5mm hex screws on the left-hand side.
Utility Clip2.5mm
Hex Screws
Loop the Lanyard
through attachment
socket.

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Low Battery Icon
The Low Battery Icon comes on at
25% and stays on until there is no
power or the battery is replaced.
Adjust the Eyecup
The eyecup on the Viper®HD 3000 twists in and out so
any viewer can see the full field and enjoy comfortable
viewing and ranging – with or without eyeglasses. When
not using eyeglasses or sunglasses, it is recommended to
keep the eyecup fully extended. For best viewing when
wearing eyeglasses, twist eyecup in.
Adjustable
Eyecup
Diopter Focus
Low Battery
Focus
Adjust the diopter until the image is sharp. Make note of
this diopter setting in case you need to set it again.
Attaching the Wrist Lanyard
The Lanyard provides a secure way
to carry your rangefinder.
Utility Clip
The Viper®HD 3000 comes with a Utility Clip on the
unit’s left-hand side. You can switch Utility Clip’s side by
unscrewing the 2.5mm hex screws on the left-hand side,
and the 2.5mm hex screws on the unit’s right-hand side.
Reinstall the Utility Clip on the unit’s right-hand side
and replace the 2.5mm hex screws on the left-hand side.
Utility Clip2.5mm
Hex Screws
Loop the Lanyard
through attachment
socket.

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MODE SELECTION
Changing Modes on the Viper®HD 3000
The Viper®HD 3000 is factory set to the angle
compensating HCD range mode, Normal target mode,
brightness level 3, default auto-shutoff at 30 seconds,
and displayed in yards.
To Change Modes
Press and release the
“Measure” button to power
the unit On. To change
modes, press and hold the
“Menu” button until the
Mode Selection screen
appears (about 2 seconds).
Scroll through the mode
options by clicking
the “Menu” button. To
adjust a mode, click the
“Measure” button.
To save your settings and exit the Mode Selection screen,
press and hold the “Menu” button for at least two seconds.
Use the “Menu”
button to activate
the Mode
Selection menu
and scroll through
mode options.
Use the “Measure”
button to adjust
the mode.
RANGING MODE SELECTION
Choose Between the HCD and LOS modes
After activating the Mode/Display Selection, press the
“Measure” button to toggle between the HCD and LOS
displays. Press the “Menu” button to save your desired
choice and move to the Yards/Meters selection screen.
LOS ModeHCD Mode

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MODE SELECTION
Changing Modes on the Viper®HD 3000
The Viper®HD 3000 is factory set to the angle
compensating HCD range mode, Normal target mode,
brightness level 3, default auto-shutoff at 30 seconds,
and displayed in yards.
To Change Modes
Press and release the
“Measure” button to power
the unit On. To change
modes, press and hold the
“Menu” button until the
Mode Selection screen
appears (about 2 seconds).
Scroll through the mode
options by clicking
the “Menu” button. To
adjust a mode, click the
“Measure” button.
To save your settings and exit the Mode Selection screen,
press and hold the “Menu” button for at least two seconds.
Use the “Menu”
button to activate
the Mode
Selection menu
and scroll through
mode options.
Use the “Measure”
button to adjust
the mode.
RANGING MODE SELECTION
Choose Between the HCD and LOS modes
After activating the Mode/Display Selection, press the
“Measure” button to toggle between the HCD and LOS
displays. Press the “Menu” button to save your desired
choice and move to the Yards/Meters selection screen.
LOS ModeHCD Mode

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HCD Mode
The Horizontal Component Distance (HCD) range display
is intended to be the primary mode, used for most rifle
and archery shooting applications. The yardage number
displayed is the critical horizontal component distance.
Horizontal Component
Distance: 385 Yards
500 Yard Line of Sight
The displayed HCD yardage number is corrected for shot
angle and needs no extra user input; shooters simply use
the appropriate level ground bullet drop for the range
displayed and shoot. Archers use the appropriate level
ground sight pin for the range displayed.
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 degrees).
• Rifle shooting out to ranges of 400 yards with moderate
slopes (15 to 30 degrees).
• For all archery shooting.
Note: To correctly account for wind, you need to know the Line of
Sight distance to the target as it is based on how far the bullet
travels to the target. This can be achieved using LOS mode.