Laser Rangefinder/Télémètre laser En Fr Instruction manual/Manuel d’utilisation
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English En Fr CONTENTS Introduction Read this First.......................................................................4 SAFETY AND OPERATION PRECAUTIONS...................5 Getting to know the Laser Rangefinder Key features...........................................................................8 Nomenclature/Composition...........................................9 Internal display.................................................................
Introduction En Fr Read this First Thank you for purchasing the Nikon Laser Rangefinder PROSTAFF 1000i/PROSTAFF 1000. Before using the product, read this manual thoroughly to ensure proper use. After reading this manual, keep it in a readily accessible place for future reference. l About the manual • No part of the manual may be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval system, or translated into any language in any form, by any means, without Nikon’s prior written permission.
SAFETY AND OPERATION PRECAUTIONS Strictly observe the guidelines contained in this manual in order to use this product safely and prevent possible injury or property damage to you and others. Understand the contents thoroughly for correct use of the product. WARNING This indicates that improper use by ignoring the contents described herein can result in potential death or serious injury.
En Fr 6 • Do not leave this product in an unstable place. It may fall and cause injury or malfunction. • Do not use this product while walking. You may walk into something or fall and cause injury or malfunction. • Do not swing this product by the strap. You may hit others and cause injury. • The rubber parts of this product (such as the eyecup) or rubber parts of the included case and strap may deteriorate if used or stored for a long period of time.
• Do not leave the eyepiece in direct sunlight. The condenser effect of the lens may damage the internal display surface. CARE AND MAINTENANCE PRECAUTIONS LENS Be careful that you do not directly touch the lens surface with your hands when cleaning it. Remove dust or lint with a blower*.
Getting to know the Laser Rangefinder En Fr Key features • Horizontal distance mode and actual distance mode can be easily switched (PROSTAFF 1000i only) • Target Priority Switching System for measuring overlapping subjects • High-quality 6× finder with multilayer coating • Automatic continuous measurement for up to 4 seconds if single measurement fails • Press and hold down the PWR button to activate the continuous measurement function (up to approx. 8 seconds) • Automatic power shut-off (approx.
Nomenclature/Composition 2 En 1 6 3 7 4 8 9 0 5 a c b 1 PWR button (POWER ON/Measurement button) 2 MODE button 3 Monocular objective lens 4 Laser emission aperture 5 Laser detector aperture 6 Eyecup/Diopter adjustment ring 7 6× monocular eyepiece 8 Diopter index 9 Strap eyelet 0 Battery-chamber cover “Open” indication a Battery-chamber cover b Product number label c Indication Fr Composition • Body ×1 • Case ×1 • Strap ×1 • Lithium battery (CR2) ×1 9
En Fr Internal display 1 Target mark : Aim at the target you want to measure. Position the target at the center of the mark. 2 Unit of measure (m: meter/YD: yard) 3 Distant Target Priority mode 4 Battery level indicator 5 First Target Priority mode 6 Horizontal distance mode (PROSTAFF 1000i only) 7 Distance : “Failure to measure” or “Unable to measure” 8 Laser irradiation mark : Appears while the laser is being irradiated for a measurement.
Functions Target priority mode (First Target Priority mode/Distant Target Priority mode) This Nikon Laser Rangefinder employs the First Target Priority/Distant Target Priority switching system. (Factory default setting is Distant Target Priority mode.) En Fr When measuring overlapping subjects: First Target Priority mode displays the distance of the closest subject and Distant Target Priority mode displays that of the farthest subject.
Inserting/Replacing battery En Fr Type of battery 3V CR2 lithium battery ×1 Inserting/Replacing battery 1. Open the battery-chamber cover. Rotate the battery-chamber cover counterclockwise and remove it. 2. Insert the battery. To replace the battery, take out the old battery before inserting a new one. Follow the battery insertion mark inside the battery chamber to insert the + and - ends of the battery in the correct orientation (insert so that the + end faces outward).
Navigating the menus • Operating the MODE button There are two ways to press the MODE button. Operate the button while following the descriptions in this manual. - “Press and hold” means to continue pressing the button for 1.5 seconds or longer. - “Press” means to press the button quickly (less than 1.5 seconds).
Changing the distance display unit (F1) (PROSTAFF 1000i) En Fr For the display unit of the measurement results, select YD (yards) or m (meters). Factory default setting is YD (yard). 1. Press the PWR button to turn on the Laser Rangefinder. 2. Press and hold the MODE button. • You can now change the distance display unit. 3. The setting switches every time you press the PWR button.
Changing the measurement display mode (F2) (PROSTAFF 1000i) Horizontal distance mode and actual distance mode can be switched. Factory default setting is horizontal distance mode. 1. Press the PWR button to turn on the Laser Rangefinder. 2. Press and hold the MODE button. 3. Press the MODE button once. • You can now change the measurement display mode. 4. The setting switches every time you press the PWR button.
Changing the target priority mode (F3) (PROSTAFF 1000i) En Fr This Nikon Laser Rangefinder employs the First Target Priority/Distant Target Priority switching system. Factory default setting is Distant Target Priority mode. 1. Press the PWR button to turn on the Laser Rangefinder. 2. Press and hold the MODE button. 3. Press the MODE button twice. • You can now change the target priority mode. 4. The setting switches every time you press the PWR button.
Operation diagram of the setting menus (PROSTAFF 1000) En Standby Fr Distance display unit: F1 (yard) (meter) Target priority mode: F2 (Distant Target Priority mode) (First Target Priority mode) Press and hold the MODE button. Press the MODE button. Press the PWR button. If you press and hold the MODE button or do not operate the buttons for about 8 seconds while operating the setting menus, the displayed setting is saved and the Laser Rangefinder returns to standby.
Changing the distance display unit (F1) (PROSTAFF 1000) En Fr For the display unit of the measurement results, select YD (yards) or m (meters). Factory default setting is YD (yard). 1. Press the PWR button to turn on the Laser Rangefinder. 2. Press and hold the MODE button. • You can now change the distance display unit. 3. The setting switches every time you press the PWR button.
Changing the target priority mode (F2) (PROSTAFF 1000) This Nikon Laser Rangefinder employs the First Target Priority/Distant Target Priority switching system. Factory default setting is Distant Target Priority mode. 1. Press the PWR button to turn on the Laser Rangefinder. 2. Press and hold the MODE button. 3. Press the MODE button once. • You can now change the target priority mode. 4. The setting switches every time you press the PWR button.
Measurement En Fr Caution — Controls, adjustments or usage of procedures other than those specified herein may produce negative effects or damage to your health due to laser radiation. • Before measuring, be sure to confirm each menu setting. Refer to “Navigating the menus” for menu details and how to change the settings. Adjusting the focus of the internal display If the internal display is difficult to see, adjust the focus with the following procedure. 1. Press the PWR button to turn on the power.
Single measurement En Pressing the PWR button once starts single measurement, then displays the results. • If measurement fails, measurement continues automatically for up to about 4 seconds until results are obtained. Measurement stops when it is successful, even within about 4 seconds. Example of measured distance display Fr Example of measurement failure Continuous measurement Press and hold down the PWR button to start continuous measurement up to approx. 8 seconds.
Technical notes En Fr Specifications (PROSTAFF 1000i/PROSTAFF 1000) Measurement range (actual distance)*1 Maximum measurement distance (reflective)*1 Maximum measurement distance (tree)*1 Maximum measurement distance (deer)*1 Distance display (increment) Accuracy (actual distance)*2 Magnification (×) Effective diameter of objective lens (mm) Angular field of view (real) (˚) Eye relief (mm) Exit pupil (mm) Diopter adjustment Dimensions (L × H × W) (mm/in.) Weight (g/oz.
Laser classification Wavelength (nm) Pulse duration (ns) Output (W) Beam divergence (mrad) IEC60825-1: Class 1M/Laser Product FDA/21 CFR Part 1040.10: Class I Laser Product 905 20 23 Vertical: 3.33, Horizontal: 0.17 En Fr • The specifications of the product may not be achieved depending on the target object’s shape, surface texture and nature, and/or weather conditions. *1 Under Nikon’s measurement conditions and reference value. *2 Under Nikon’s measurement conditions.
En Fr Troubleshooting/Repair If this product fails to function as expected, check the list below before consulting your local dealer or the store where you purchased it. l If there is a problem with the product. Problem • Does not turn on • Unable to measure • Anomalous result Cause/Solution Press the PWR button (top of the body). Check that the battery is inserted correctly. Replace the battery with a new one. Confirm the settings.
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