Bushnell TOUR V4 Shift - Laser Rangefinder Manual

OVERVIEW

INTRODUCTION

The TOUR V4 SHIFT is a precision Laser Rangefinding optical instrument designed to provide many years of enjoyment. This booklet will help you achieve optimum performance by explaining its adjustments and features as well as how to care for this precise laser rangefinding optical instrument. To ensure optimal performance and longevity, please read these instructions before using your TOUR V4 SHIFT.
Your TOUR V4 SHIFT is Bushnell's newest addition to an award winning line of golf laser rangefinders specifically made for golfers. TOUR V4 SHIFT features PinSeeker^™ technology with JOLT™, allowing the golfer to easily and quickly "zero" in on the flag without acquiring background targets. The TOUR V4 SHIFT weighs a mere 5.6 ounces and made to fit into the palm of your hand. TOUR V4 SHIFT also features an adjustable eyepiece, 5X magnification, and is capable of providing distance from 5 to 1000 yards with incredible one yard accuracy! Like other Bushnell laser rangefinders, the TOUR V4 SHIFT is not dependent upon reflectors, and will provide distance to trees, bunkers, and virtually any object on any golf course in the world.

HOW OUR DIGITAL TECHNOLOGY WORKS

The TOUR V4 SHIFT WITH PINSEEKER emits invisible, eye safe, infrared energy pulses. The TOUR V4 SHIFT's Advanced Digital microprocessor and ASIC chip (Application-Specific Integrated Circuit) results in instantaneous and accurate readings every time. Sophisticated digital technology instantaneously calculates distances by measuring the time it takes for each pulse to travel from the rangefinder, to the target, and back.

RANGING ACCURACY

The ranging accuracy of the TOUR V4 SHIFT is plus or minus one yard/meter under most circumstances. The maximum range of the instrument depends on the reflectivity of the target. The maximum distance for most objects is 700 yards/640 meters while for highly reflective objects the maximum is 1000 yards/914 meters.
Note: You will get both longer and shorter maximum distances depending on the reflective properties of the particular target and the environmental conditions at the time the distance of an object is being measured.
The color, surface finish, size and shape of the target all affect reflectivity and range. The brighter the color, the longer the range. Red is highly reflective, for example, and allows longer ranges than the color black, which is the least reflective color. A shiny finish provides more range than a dull one. A small target is more difficult to range than a larger target. The angle to the target also has an effect. Shooting to a target at a 90 degree angle (where the target surface is perpendicular to the flight path of the emitted energy pulses) provides good range while a steep angle on the other hand, provides limited ranging. In addition, lighting conditions (e.g. the amount of sunlight) will affect the ranging capabilities of the unit. The less light (e.g. overcast skies) the farther the unit's maximum range will be. Conversely, very sunny days will decrease the unit's maximum range.

GETTING STARTED

REPLACING THE BATTERY
Your TOUR V4 SHIFT comes with a battery already installed, so it's ready to use right away. To replace the battery, remove the battery cap by lifting the battery cap tab and then rotating counter clockwise. Insert a CR-2 3-volt lithium battery into the compartment negative end first, then replace the battery cap.
NOTE: It is recommended that the battery be replaced at least once every 12 months.
Low Battery Indicator: When one bar is shown on the battery icon, the battery is low and should be replaced. If the battery goes below the safe operating level (affecting accuracy of readings), the battery icon will flash and the unit will not range.

Full Charge

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ADJUSTING THE EYEPIECE

Your TOUR V4 SHIFT is constructed with an adjustable eyepiece (+/- 3 Diopter Adjustment) that allows one to focus the LCD display relative to the image. Simply rotate the eyepiece until the reticle and object distanced to are both in focus to your eye.

OPERATIONAL SUMMARY

While looking through the 5x eyepiece, depress the POWER/FIRE button once to activate the in-view Liquid Crystal Display (LCD). Place the aiming circle (located in the center of the field of view) upon a target at least 5 yards away, depress and hold the POWER/FIRE button down until the range reading is displayed near the bottom of the in-view display. Crosshairs surrounding the aiming circle indicate that the laser is being transmitted. Once a range has been acquired, you can release the POWER/FIRE button. The crosshairs surrounding the aiming circle will disappear once the POWER/FIRE button has been released (i.e. the laser is no longer being transmitted). Note: Once activated, the LCD will remain active and display the last distance measurement for 10 seconds. You can depress the power button again at any time to distance to a new target.
As with any laser device, it is not recommended to directly view the emissions for long periods of time with magnified lenses. The maximum time the laser is transmitted (fired) is 5 seconds. To re-fire, press the POWER/ FIRE button down again.

LIQUID CRYSTAL DISPLAY (LCD) INDICATORS

Your TOUR V4 SHIFT 's LCD incorporates illuminated icons or symbols that indicate the selected unit of measure, when the laser is actively firing, when a target has been acquired, and targeting modes. A summary of these features follows:

MODE and UNIT OF MEASURE OPTIONS

The TOUR V4 SHIFT can be used to measure distances in yards or meters. The unit of measure indicators are located in the lower right portion of the LCD. To select between yards and meters (starting with unit powered off), press and hold the POWER/FIRE button. After 7 seconds, the display will begin to cycle through the options: Yards or Meters (for details on the Slope feature, see "About Tour V4 Shift with Slope Technology"). When the units you want to use are displayed, release the POWER/FIRE button to select it. If you are changing from yards to meters, a change in unit of measure will be indicated by the illumination of the M for meter indicator while the Y for Yard indicator is turned off. If you are changing from meters to yards, the opposite will occur. The TOUR V4 SHIFT will return to the last unit of measure setting used each time the unit is turned on.

ACTIVE LASER

Crosshairs surrounding the aiming circle indicate that the laser is being transmitted. Once a range has been acquired, you can release the POWER/FIRE button. The crosshairs surrounding the circle will disappear once the POWER/FIRE button has been released (i.e. the laser is no longer being transmitted).
PinSeeker (LCD Indicator - ) Ever have trouble getting distance to the flag? This advanced mode allows easy acquisition of the flag without inadvertently getting distances to background targets (i.e. trees) that have stronger signal strength.
Press the POWER/FIRE button to turn the unit on. Next, align the aiming circle reticle onto the flag that you want distance to. Then, press and hold the POWER/FIRE button and move the laser slowly over the flag or desired object until a circle surrounds the flag indicator. If the laser beam recognized more than one object (i.e. flag and background trees), distance of the flag will be displayed and a circle will surround the PinSeeker indicator informing the user that distance to the flag (i.e. closer object) is being displayed in the LCD (as seen below). There may be times when only the laser beam only sees one object in its path. In this case, the distance will be displayed, but because more than one object was not acquired, a circle will not surround the flag indicator.
TIP: While pressing the POWER/FIRE button, you can move the device slowly from object to object and intentionally force the laser to hit multiple objects to ensure that you are only displaying the closest of the objects recognized by the laser.

About JOLT
The JOLT feature provides a vibration signal (similar to setting a cell phone to "vibrate") that will be felt when the Pinseeker technology indicates the flag has been detected and the distance to it is displayed in the LCD.

About TOUR V4 SHIFT with Slope Technology

The advanced and patented slope technology found on the Tour V4^™ Shift features a built-in accelerometerbased inclinometer that digitally displays the exact slope angle from -20 to +20 degrees of elevation. The Tour V4 Shift will automatically compute an angle compensated range based upon distance and slope angle determined by the laser rangefinder and built-in inclinometer. This data is then combined with internal algorithmic formulas dealing with average club use and ball trajectories. The angle compensated range provides direction on how to play the shot (i.e. add distance if an incline, subtract distance if a decline).

HOW TO USE SLOPE +/-^™

The Tour V4 Shift makes changing in and out of slope easier than ever. To utilize the slope function, simply slide the Tour V4 Shift logo so that "Slope Edition" is visible. To make the device conforming again, simply move the logo down.

OBTAINING SLOPE YARDAGES +/-
Once in "Slope" mode, simply hold the POWER button down while holding the aiming circle on the flag and keeping the unit as steady as possible. Once the distance is displayed, release the POWER button. Once you have released the power button, a degree of angle and compensated range will be displayed.

The Advantage of Slope Technology

The distance to flag A in the drawing below is 162 yards. It is also 162 yards to flag B although it is on a slope.
However, if you were to play this hole as 162 yards, the ball (X) would fall short of the hole/flag because you did not take slope into account. The compensated distance would be longer. In this example, the compensated distance would be 173 yards. If Slope is enabled, the display would show 162y in the upper (large) digits. The lower (smaller) digits would alternate between the angle (4^o) and the compensated distance (173y).

OPTICAL DESIGN

Magnification and Coatings
The TOUR V4 SHIFT features 5x magnification and Multi-Coated optics. A liquid crystal display (LCD) is mounted within the optical system and when activated, displays a reticle for targeting, yards/meters, and Mode indicators. Inherent in the manufacturing process are small black spots that appear in the optical system. These are a natural characteristic of the LCD and cannot be fully eliminated in the manufacturing process. They do not affect the distancing performance of the unit.

SPECIFICATIONS

Patent #'s: (Tour V4 Shift - Slope Technology) | 7,239,377 | 7,859,650 | 7,535,553

CLEANING

Gently blow away any dust or debris on the lenses (or use a soft lens brush). To remove dirt or fingerprints, clean with a soft cotton or microfiber cloth, rubbing in a circular motion. Use of a coarse cloth or unnecessary rubbing may scratch the lens surface and eventually cause permanent damage. For a more thorough cleaning, photographic lens tissue and photographic-type lens cleaning fluid or isopropyl alcohol may be used. Always apply the fluid to the cleaning cloth – never directly on the lens.

TROUBLESHOOTING

If unit does not turn on - LCD does not illuminate:

NOTE: The last range reading does not need to be cleared before ranging another target. Simply aim at the new target using the LCD's reticle, depress the POWER/FIRE button and hold until new range reading is displayed.
Specifications, instructions, and the operation of this product is subject to change without notice.