GXi 2 Rangefinder Manual
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1. ILIEWUPOL GX Si AND G PAN E13 zu s Ee OPERATING INSTRUCTIO Table of Contents Introduction About Leupold amp Stevens Inc Accuracy How GX Rangefinders Work GX Rangefinder Specifications Operation Cleaning Maintenance Warranty Repair Introduction Congratulations You have purchased a Leupold GX Series digital laser rangefinder that has been crafted by Leupold s engineers and designers to be the best rangefinder on the market and to provide you with years of solid performance on the course Following are instructions detailing the proper use and employment of your GX Series rangefinder To ensure top performance for the life of the product please read these instructions before operating your GX 3i or GX 4i Your new Leupold GX Series digital laser rangefinder is a revolutionary range finding device that incorporates advanced digital electronics with state of the art ballistics algorithms The next generation Digitally eNhanced Accuracy DNA engine incorporates additional signal processing techniques to generate better ranging distance with more accurate rangefinding GX 4i features include an incredibly bright OLED display inclinometer and PinHunter2 Laser Technology Another truly innovative and unique feature is True Golf Range TGR which is available on the GX 4i TGR model TGR algorithms are a marriage of laser ranging an inclinometer and an advanced computerized2. 4 power down occurs or simply press and hold MODE for at least 2 seconds To continue through the Quick Set Menu and manipulate another feature press and release MODE until the appropriate mode is displayed Press POWER to begin incrementing through the altitude settings The default setting is 1000 feet Pressing POWER will increment through a range of 0 feet to 9 999 feet in 500 foot increments When the appropriate altitude is displayed you have completed the input process for setting up the Temperature and Altitude at which the striking distances were measured To save the changes and return to ranging mode let the unit sit idle for at least 30 seconds until an automatic power down occurs or simply press and hold MODE for at least 2 seconds To continue through the Quick Set Menu and manipulate another feature press and release MODE until the appropriate mode is displayed FUNCTION 8 SELECTABLE RETICLES This mode is used to choose from any one of 3 preloaded aiming reticles for your GX series digital laser rangefinder HOW TO CHOOSE A PARTICULAR AIMING RETICLE CROSSHAIR 1 2 3 4 5 Press POWER to activate the rangefinder Press and hold MODE for at least 1 second and then release to enter the Quick Set Menu Press and release MODE repeatedly until the reticle is flashing While the reticle is flashing press and release POWER Continue pressing and releasing POWER until the desired reticle
3. activate the rangefinder 2 Press and hold MODE for at least 1 second and then release to enter the Quick Set Menu press and release MODE one more time to advance to TGR mode 3 While TGR is shown in the upper portion of the display press and release POWER as necessary until On is shown in the lower portion of the display 4 To save the changes and return to ranging mode let the unit sit idle for at least 30 seconds until an automatic power down occurs or simply press and hold MODE for at least 2 seconds To continue through the Quick Set Menu and manipulate another feature press and release MODE until the appropriate mode is displayed FUNCTION 3 DAY OF PLAY TEMPERATURE INPUT dP GX 4i WITH SMART KEY INSTALLED ONLY Temperature is one of the factors used to determine TGR ranges inputting the current temperature will increase the accuracy of your TGR measurement The default tempera ture setting is 75 degrees F 25 degrees C NOTE If yards is selected as the desired measurement output the temperature will automatically be measured in Fahrenheit If meters is selected the temperature will be measured in Celsius MANUALLY INPUT THE DAY OF PLAY TEMPERATURE 1 2 3 4 5 6 Press POWER to activate the rangefinder Press and hold MODE for at least 1 second and release to enter the Quick Set Menu Verify that TGR is turned on if TGR is not activated you will not be able to enter the cur
4. all previous changes and prepare the rangefinder for immediate use To reset your GX 3i or GX 4i to factory settings press POWER to activate the unit With the rangefinder activated press and hold MODE then immediately press and hold POWER while continuing to hold MODE depressed After the 10 second timer shown in the display reaches zero the rangefinder will return to factory settings FUNCTION 1 FOG MODE The Fog Mode can be used in foggy rainy conditions to screen out false readings from raindrops or other atmospheric interference to provide an accurate range Fog Mode changes the algorithm to look for the last target To increase ranging accuracy always range the ground around the pin flag when Fog Mode is on TO ACTIVATE FOG MODE 1 Press POWER to activate the rangefinder 2 Press and hold MODE for at least 1 second and then release to enter the Quick Set Menu the word Fog will now appear in the upper display 3 While the word Fog is displayed press and release POWER as necessary until the word On is displayed in the lower portion of the display 4 To save the changes and return to ranging mode let the unit sit idle for at least 30 seconds until an automatic power down occurs or simply press and hold MODE for at least 2 seconds To continue through the Quick Set Menu and manipulate another feature press and release MODE until the appropriate icon is displayed NOTE There is no icon for Fog Mode
5. in normal operation When powered on the unit will display Fog On to remind you of the current setting We recommend turning Fog Mode off during normal ranging to enable easy location of the pin flag SMART KEY TECHNOLOGY Available only on GX 4i models the yellow Smart Key provides True Golf Range TGR and Club Selector capability Replace the yellow Smart Key with the included chrome faceplate to completely disarm TGR functionality and instantly convert the GX 4i to a device that measures distance only Use of the GX 4i for tournament play is permitted when Local Rule is in effect see USGA Decision 14 3 0 5 Safe storage for the Smart Key or chrome faceplate can be found inside the carrying case FUNCTION 2 TRUE GOLF RANGE TGR GX 4i WITH SMART KEY INSTALLED ONLY True Golf Range is an adjusted range that will compensate for uphill shots that play long and downhill shots that play short TGR is calculated from the line of sight distance incline or decline current temperature and altitude and will display the adjusted range the golfer should play to For example if you have a lie 150 yards from the pin but the green falls 6 degrees above your ball you should play the shot as if it were 164 yards 150 yards line of sight NOTE Turning TGR off will also disable the Club Selector and inclinometer display all distance readings will be line of sight measurements TO ACTIVATE TGR 1 Press POWER to
6. is flashing Press MODE to save the changes AVAILABLE RETICLES N Ni NI Plus Point Bracket Circle Duplex Bracket Circle FUNCTION 9 PRISM LOCK BEEP Prism Lock is always activated and will automatically detect the presence of prisms in course features when scanning at a distance of 30 yards or greater When using Scan Mode to range a course feature with integral prisms your GX rangefinder by default will produce an audible beep and the Prism Lock bracket will be displayed along with the measured distance If True Golf Range has been activated the TGR distance and Club selection will be shown GX 4i with yellow Smart Key installed only If True Golf Range has not been activated or you are using a 3 the line of sight distance will be shown TO TURN OFF THE AUDIBLE BEEP 1 Press POWER to activate the rangefinder 2 Press and hold MODE for at least 1 second and then release to enter the Quick Set Menu 3 Press and release MODE until bEEP is displayed 4 While the word bEEP is displayed press and release POWER as necessary until the word OFF is displayed Press MODE to save the changes NOTE Prism Lock works best in Scan Mode while pressing and holding the POWER button Cleaning Maintenance Blow away dust or debris on lenses or use a soft lens brush such as the one found on the Leupold LensPen To remove fingerprints water spots or tougher dirt use a soft cotton cloth or th
7. 6 Press POWER to activate the rangefinder Press and hold MODE for at least 1 second and then release to enter the Quick Set Menu Verify that TGR is turned on if TGR is not activated you will not be able to enter club selections See To Activate TGR above Press and release MODE until club is displayed While club is shown in the lower portion of the display press and release POWER as necessary until On is shown in the upper portion of the display To save the changes and return to ranging mode let the unit sit idle for at least 30 seconds until an automatic power down occurs or simply press and hold MODE for at least 2 seconds To continue through the Quick Set Menu and manipulate another feature press and release MODE until the appropriate mode is displayed Critical to accurate club recommendations is the known striking distance of the user with specific clubs By inputting the actual distance obtained with a few clubs a specialized algorithm accurately determines the distance obtained with others The actual distance obtained from an 8 iron 6 iron and 4 iron shot should be input as accurately as possible If no club distance is input the Club Selector will automatically default to the preset distances 130 yards for an 8 iron 150 yards for a 6 iron and 170 yards for a 4 iron In addition to the striking distances the temperature and altitude at which these distances were measured must be input follow
8. Activate TGR above 4 Press and release MODE until Alt is displayed 5 6 While the Alt is flashing press and release POWER to change the current altitude setting to match current conditions each depression of POWER will increase the altitude setting by 500 feet until 9999 has been reached at which time the setting will return to 0 and begin increasing again To save the changes and return to ranging mode let the unit sit idle for at least 30 seconds until an automatic power down occurs or simply press and hold MODE for at least 2 seconds To continue through the Quick Set Menu and manipulate another feature press and release MODE until the appropriate icon is displayed FUNCTION 5 CLUB SELECTOR GX 4i WITH SMART KEY INSTALLED ONLY NOTE If TGR is not activated you will not be able to use the CLUB SELECTOR function When TGR is activated the Club Selector function recommends the proper iron for the current distance shot angle environmental conditions and multiple other factors This will be shown in the lower portion of the display When ranging an object with True Golf Range activated the upper display will show the TGR distance and the lower display will show the line of sight distance briefly followed by the word club followed by the club recommendation The True Golf Range will remain visible in the upper portion of the display TO ACTIVATE CLUB SELECTOR 1 2 3 4 5
9. ast 30 seconds until an automatic power down occurs or simply press and hold MODE for at least 2 seconds NOTE If yards is selected the temperature will automatically be measured by Fahrenheit If meters is selected the temperature will be measured in Celsius FUNCTION 7 CLUB SELECTOR SETUP SU GX 4i WITH SMART KEY INSTALLED ONLY NOTE You cannot input a distance value less than or equal to the previous club For example if you choose 155 yards for your 8 iron the lowest available distance for your 6 iron will be 160 yards 1 Press POWER to activate the rangefinder 2 Press and hold MODE for at least 1 second and then release to enter the Quick Set Menu 3 Press and release MODE until 8 Iron is displayed 4 The 8 iron indicator will be shown in the upper display and the last saved distance will be shown in the lower display If you wish to input a distance other than the one shown proceed to step 5 To save the shown distance for your 8 iron press MODE and skip to step 6 below 5 Press POWER to set the distance obtained with your 8 iron Each depression of POWER will increase the distance associated with your 8 iron shot in 5 yard meter increments beginning with the last saved distance until 200 yards 185 meters has been reached Once 200 yards 185 meters has been reached it will reset to 60 yards 55 meters and start over again When the appropriate distance is displayed press MODE 6 The 6
10. ballistics program The result is distance measurements accurate to less than a yard no matter the angle at which the laser is fired About Leupold amp Stevens Inc It s a decidedly American story in 1907 a young German immigrant named Fred Leupold set up a one man shop at 5th and Oak Streets in Portland Oregon repairing optics for surveying equipment The small company survived the First World War and the Great Depression But it was the Second World War that would forever change the company Working with the U S Army on a riflescope and the Navy on optics for use aboard ships the engineers at Leupold learned the secrets of waterproofing and durable construction that would completely change the world of sports optics Leupold amp Stevens Inc is still family owned though the focus has turned from land surveying to helping people across the globe survey their environments with innovative high performance optics and accessories Leupold optics are renowned for their unchallenged ruggedness and their vastly superior optical quality A century of observation and optical experience has gone into every product we produce and we think the results are well worth the extra effort required to achieve this level of quality In true American style the philosophical foundation laid in our early years has served us well as we ve grown and changed over the decades In fact the firm s founder established the clarity of purpose that w
11. e cleaning end of the Leupold LensPen A lens tissue with lens cleaning fluid may be used for more stubborn dirt Always apply cleaning fluid to the cleaning cloth never directly to the lens To insert a new battery remove the battery cover shown in diagram on page 11 and remove exhausted battery Insert new CR 2 battery negative terminal first in to the battery compartment Close battery cover To focus the GX rangefinder turn the eyepiece left or right you will feel and hear the clicking of the diopter indicating a change to the focus has been made until crisp focus is achieved All GX series rangefinders are weatherproof All GX rangefinders include a lanyard and are equipped with a lanyard attachment for added security in the field GX 4i and GX 2i models are supplied with a small instruction supplement in the inside pocket of the included case Warranty Repair Leupold non Golden Ring electronics products are engineered and manufactured to standards set monitored and controlled by Leupold amp Stevens Inc with the goal of reliable performance at a reasonable price Leupold RX GX and Vendetta rangefinders and RCX cameras are warranted by Leupold amp Stevens Inc and are protected from defects in materials and workmanship for one or two years from the date of purchase depending on model Consult your product instruction manual or the Leupold website for details Warranty is void if damage results fro
12. e see at Leupold amp Stevens Inc today We solemnly promise never to let down on quality the customer is entitled to a square deal Markus Friederich Fred Leupold Accuracy The ranging accuracy of the GX series of rangefinders is 5 yard meter The maximum effective range depends upon a number of factors including lighting conditions and air quality but the most important factor is the reflectivity of the target For most objects the maximum distance is 550 yards while for highly reflective targets such as pin prisms distances of 700 yards can be obtained MAXIMUM RANGE Reflective Target yd m 700 640 700 640 Trees yd m 550 502 550 502 Pin Flag yd m 450 411 450 411 How it Works The Leupold GX series of rangefinders emit a series of invisible infrared energy pulses that are reflected off the selected target back to the optical unit State of the art circuitry and precision computing circuits are used to calculate the distance instantaneously by measuring the time it takes for each pulse to travel from the GX rangefinder to the object and back Surface texture color size and shape of the target all affect reflectivity which in turn affects the maximum range of the instrument As a rule of thumb brightly colored targets are much more reflective than darker targets with black being the least reflective color A shiny surface is more reflective than a dull surface Smaller ta
13. except for deviations pursuant to Laser Notice No 50 Dated June 24 2007 lt 5 14mW 895nm 915nm T 20ns LEUPOLD amp STEVENS Inc 14400 NW Greenbrier Parkway Beaverton OR 97006 umm A Safety and Operation Precautions cont Read this instruction manual in its entirety before using this rangefinder If the product is used in a manner not specified by the manufacturer the protection provided by the equipment may be impaired Caution Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other than those specified herein may result in hazardous radiation exposure When you see the display through the eyepiece please be aware that the product is active and emitting an invisible laser and the laser aperture should not be pointed toward anyone NS N MSEE GX 4i Display GX 4i Displa GX 3i Display Smart Key on Smart Key off Display as seen through the eyepiece Specifications The GX Series of digital laser rangefinders provides a variety of useful modes to tailor performance to the conditions you experience in the field Model features are identified on the following pages Magnification 6x 6x Inclinometer No Yes TGR True Golf Range No Yes Club Selector No Yes 3 Selectable Aiming Reticles Yes Yes Quick Set Menu Yes Yes Line of Sight Distance Yes Yes Yards Meters Yes Yes Fog Mode Yes Yes Prism L
14. ing the distance input process By entering the environmental conditions in which the specific distances were obtained the Club Selector will be able to adjust the recommended iron according to the current conditions NOTE Though we strongly recommend inputting the specific distances obtained with each of the irons mentioned above the specialized algorithms used by the GX 4 will make logical assumptions about the remaining club s if specific distances are not known for one or more of the remaining clubs FUNCTION 6 YARDS METERS MODE NOTE SET UP will briefly flash before transition to YARDS METERS This mode allows you to toggle between yards or meters for the measurement output unit When set to Yards mode all temperature settings will be in Farenheit When set to Meters mode all temperature settings will be in Celsius TO CHANGE FROM YARDS TO METERS 1 Press POWER to activate the rangefinder 2 Press and hold MODE for at least 1 second and then release to enter the Quick Set Menu 3 Press and release MODE until Set Up flashes briefly in the display followed by the word Unit shown steadily in the lower display 4 While the word Unit is shown in the lower display press and release POWER as necessary to toggle between YD for Yards and M for Meters which will be shown in the lower right portion of the display 5 To save the changes and return to ranging mode let the unit sit idle for a le
15. iron indicator will be shown in the upper display and either the last saved distance or 8 iron distance plus 20 yards will be shown in the lower display If you wish to input a distance other than the one shown proceed to step 7 To save the shown distance for your 6 iron press MODE and skip to step 8 below 7 Press POWER to set the distance obtained with your 6 iron Each depression of POWER will increase the distance associated with your 6 iron shot in 5 yard meter increments the last saved distance until 220 yards has been reached Once 220 yards 200 meters has been reached it will reset to the 8 iron distance plus 5 yards meters and start over again When the appropriate distance is displayed press MODE 8 The 4 iron indicator will be shown in the upper display and 9 either the last save distance or 6 iron distance plus 20 yards will be shown in the lower display If you wish to input a distance other than the one shown proceed to step 9 To save the shown distance for your 4 iron let the unit sit idle for at least 30 seconds until an automatic power down occurs or simply press and hold MODE for at least 2 seconds To continue through the Quick Set Menu and manipulate another feature press and release MODE until the appropriate icon is displayed Press POWER to set the distance obtained with your 4 iron shot in 5 yard meter increments until 240 yards 220 meters has been reached Once 240 yards 220 meters ha
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17. m unauthorized repair alteration or misuse Warranty is given solely to the original owner and is not transferable In event of a need for service or repair please contact Leupold Product Service at BY PARCEL SERVICE BY POSTAL SERVICE Leupold Product Service Leupold Product Service 14400 NW Greenbrier Parkway P O Box 688 Beaverton OR 97006 5791 USA Beaverton OR 97075 0688 USA For product questions consult the Leupold Web site at www leupold com or call 503 526 1400 or 800 LEUPOLD 538 7653 LEUPOLD GOLDEN RING MARK 4 the Golden Ring design the circle L reticle logo design and various other marks are registered trademarks of Leupold amp Stevens Inc All marks including corporate logos and emblems are subject to Leupold s rights and may not be used in connection with any product or service that is not Leupold s or in any manner that disparages or discredits Leupold or in a manner likely to cause confusion Certain other trademarks used in connection with Leupold products and services are the property of their respective owners and are used with permission BOONE AND CROCKETT CLUB and BOONE AND CROCKETT are registered trademarks of the Boone and Crockett Club NWTF is a registered trademark of the National Wild Turkey Federation QDMA and QUALITY DEER MANAGEMENT are trademarks or registered trademarks of the Quality Deer Management Association RMEF and ROCKY MOUNTAIN ELK FOUNDATION are registered trademarks of the Roc
18. ock Yes Yes 1 Touch Scan Mode Yes Yes Battery Life 24000 Actuations gt 4000 Actuations Weight 7 8 2 7 9 2 Dimension Inches 3 8L x 3 0H x 1 4W 4 2L x 3 0H x 1 4W Low Battery Indicator Yes Yes Warranty 2 Years 2 Years Weatherproof Yes Yes Operation QUICK SET MENU GX 4i display shown with all possible characters visible GX 3 amp 42 BATTERY The GX 3i GX 4i have two buttons POWER and MODE When you initially press the POWER button the display is activated and the unit is ready for ranging Press the POWER button a second time to range or hold the POWER button depressed to scan Scanning automatically updates the display When ranging without a steady rest at long distances you can easily differentiate the pin from other potential targets behind the pin When you press and hold the MODE button for 1 second and then release it the Quick Set Menu is activated To set or activate a mode you must advance to that function by pressing the MODE button until that function is displayed To activate or manipulate a function press the POWER button as necessary If this is the last function to be set allowing the rangefinder to sit idle for 30 seconds will cause an automatic power off saving all selections If additional set up is required simply press MODE to continue through the Quick Set Menu Pressing and holding MODE for at least 2 seconds at any time will exit the Quick Set Menu save
19. rent temperature see To Activate TGR above Press and release MODE until temperature is displayed While the temperature is flashing press and release POWER to change the current temperature setting to match the current conditions Each depression of POWER will increase the temperature setting by 5 degrees until 120 degrees F 50 degrees C has been reached at which time the setting will return to 30 degrees F 0 degrees C and begin increasing again To save the changes and return to ranging mode let the unit sit idle for at least 30 seconds until an automatic power down occurs or simply press and hold MODE for at least 2 seconds To continue through the Quick Set Menu and manipulate another feature press and release MODE until the appropriate icon is displayed FUNCTION 4 DAY OF PLAY ALTITUDE INPUT dP GX Ai WITH SMART KEY INSTALLED ONLY Altitude is one of the factors used to determine TGR ranges inputting the local elevation altitude will increase the accuracy of your TGR measurement The default altitude setting is 1000 feet and will be shown in the lower portion of the display NOTE Altitude is always measured in feet MANUALLY INPUT THE DAY OF PLAY ALTITUDE 1 Press POWER to activate the rangefinder 2 Press and hold MODE for at least 1 second and release to enter the Quick Set Menu 3 Verify that TGR is turned on if TGR is not activated you will not be able to enter the current altitude see To
20. rgets are more difficult to range than larger targets Light conditions haze fog rain and other environmental conditions can all affect ranging performance Any factor which degrades air clarity will reduce the maximum effective range Bright light shining directly on the lenses reduc es the effectiveness producing shorter maximum ranges than those possible on darker overcast days The steadier the GX unit is held the greater the maximum distance Safety and Operation Precautions The Leupold GX 6x22mm rangefinders employ an eye safe FDA Class 1 laser in their operation Outside of the United States the IEC is the governing body over laser products and has classified the GX rangefinders as Class 3R Even so there are a few precautions that are important to remember Do not depress the POWER button while aiming at a human eye or while looking into the optics from the objective side Do not leave the GX within the reach of small children Do not take the product apart as it has a self protection device in the electronic control module and may cause an electric shock Do not attempt to use any power source other than a CR2 battery or equivalent the GX is designed to prohibit accessing any other external power supply CLASS 3R LASER PRODUCT INVISIBLE LASER RADIATION AVOID DIRECT EXPOSURE This product complies with IEC 60825 1 2007 03 Ed 2 0 and Complies with FDA performance standards for laser products
21. s been reached it will reset to the 6 iron distance plus 5 yards meters and start over again When the appropriate distance is displayed let the unit sit idle for at least 30 seconds until an automatic power down occurs or simply press and hold MODE for at least 2 seconds To continue through the Quick Set Menu and manipulate another mode press and release MODE until the appropriate icon is displayed INPUT THE TEMPERATURE AND ALTITUDE AT WHICH THE CLUB SELECTOR SETUP WAS MEASURED Once the striking distances have been input press MODE and follow the steps below 1 The last saved Temperature will be flashing in the bottom portion of the display If you wish to input a temperature other than the one shown proceed to step 2 To save the shown temperature press MODE and skip to step 3 below 2 Press POWER to begin incrementing through the Temperature settings The default setting is 75 degrees F 25 degrees C Pressing POWER will increment through a range of 30 degrees to 120 degrees F 0 degrees to 50 degress C in 5 degree increments When the appropriate temperture is displayed press MODE to save your selection and move on to the Altitude input 3 The last saved Altitude will be flashing in the bottom portion of the display If you wish to input an Altitude other than the one shown proceed to step 4 To save the shown altitude and return to ranging mode let the unit sit idle for at least 30 seconds until an automatic
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