RX-FullDraw™ Digital Archery Rangefinder
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1. IL IE U P OLD AMERICA S OPTICS AUTHORITY OQA RX FullDraw Digital Archery Rangefinder User Manual Introduction Congratulations You have purchased a Leupold RX FullDraw digital archery rangefinder that has been designed by Leupold s engineers and designers to be the best archery rangefinder in its category and to provide you with years of solid performance in the field Following are detailed instructions regarding the proper use and employment of your RX rangefinder To ensure top performance for the life of the product please read these instructions before operating your RX FullDraw rangefinder Your new Leupold RX rangefinder is a revolutionary rangefinding device that incorporates advanced digital electronics The next generation Digitally eNhanced Accuracy DNA engine incorporates additional signal processing techniques to generate better ranging distance with more accurate rangefinding The RX FullDraw features include multiple reticle options and scan mode How The RX FullDraw Works The RX FullDraw is a top quality 5x23mm monocular that incorporates the additional benefit of a state of the art laser rangefinder capable of measuring the distance of a deer sized animal from 6 yards to 550 yards an inanimate object from 6 yards to 650 yards and a reflective target from 6 yards to 800 yards The rangefinder emits a series of invisible infrared energy pulses that are reflected off the selected target back to2. e Caution Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other than those specified herein may result in hazardous laser radiation exposure RX FullDraw Features at a Glance e Laser Radiation FDA Class 1 IEC Class 3R POWER e Measurement Range 6 yds 800 yds e Measuring Time Less than 1 second e Auto Power Off after 5 seconds 45 seconds if Trophy Scale is enabled e Power 3V Lithium CR2 battery e Battery Life At least 7 000 actuations BATTERY e Accuracy 5 yard meter to 125 yards meters e The RX FullDraw is waterproof Battery Power Status Indicator To determine your battery s power level look for the following indicators zza FULL A full battery bar indicates your battery is at or near peak Capacity z3 HALF A half full bar indicates your battery has reached half capacity iz 3 LOW If the battery bar is empty yet there is still data displayed above the bar the battery is nearing the end of its life and should be replaced 4 NO POWER If the battery bar is empty and there is no data displayed above the bar your battery is dead and you must replace it The battery status bar will flash and the unit will shut down when no power remains Measuring Distance With The RX FullDraw Measurement of distance with the RX FullDraw is a very simple operation e View the object of interest through the monocular e Depress the POWER button to power up the unit e Align the
3. has been saved the Trophy Scale bracketing system will automatically adjust to changing distances to the target displaying a single mark on the left and two marks on the right To use Trophy Scale place the left edge of the target on the left mark the two marks on the right will represent a range of widths for example the closest of the right marks may represent a width of 21 and the farther mark may represent a width of 29 If the target brackets perfectly between the left mark and the closer right mark it measures 21 if the target brackets perfectly between the left mark and the farthest right mark it measures 29 If the target falls between the two right marks it measures approximately 25 To measure height the same marks are used but the RX FullDraw rangefinder must be held on its side It is important to note that distance may limit the sizes available as a baseline measurement small measurements may be limited at long distances and large measurements may be limited at short distances Trophy Scale measurements are for reference only and may not be exact Last Target Mode This mode is used to display the distance to the farthest object when more than one object may be read Multiple objects will often return an average distance Last Target Mode ensures an accurate reading on the farthest object being ranged To activate Last Target mode navigate through the Quick Set Menu by pressing the MODE button until the L
4. under the name KillFlash which is a trademark of Tenebraex Corp We reserve the right to make design and or material modifications without prior notice asd Copyright 2012 Leupold amp Stevens Inc All rights reserved LIEU P OLD AMERICA S OPTICS AUTHORITY Leupold amp Stevens Inc PO Box 688 Beaverton Oregon 97075 0688 www leupold com 1 800 LEUPOLD 538 7653 Part 114979 Artwork 114991B
5. ast Target icon is shown in the left portion of the display Press and release the POWER button to turn Last Target on off 3 Selectable Reticles This mode allows you to choose any one of the 3 preloaded reticles as the primary aiming point for the RX FullDraw digital laser rangefinders To select a reticle press Mode repeatedly until the current reticle is blinking Press POWER repeatedly to scroll through the available reticles then press MODE when the preferred reticle is shown The reticle choices are as follows Plus Point Plus Point Ideal for varmints and other small targets Small open center avoids coverage of very small or distant targets Reticle Reticle with Plus Point without Plus Point Familiar reticle to shooters from riflescopes draws eye to the center easy to see does not cover the target in the center where aiming is most critical 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 the 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 battery cover Shown in diagram and remove exhausted battery Insert new CR 2 battery negative term
6. e and thus provide a more solid reading than a black roof A shiny surface is more reflective than a dull surface Smaller targets 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 The sun generates infrared energy that can degrade ranging performance in bright conditions or when ranging towards the sun RX FullDraw Specifications The RX FullDraw digital laser rangefinder provides useful modes to tailor performance to the conditions you experience in the field Model features are identified below Magnification 5x TBR BOW Mode to 175 Yards Yes Trophy Scale Yes Line of Sight Distance LOS Yes Yards Meters Mode Yes Last Target Mode Yes Scan Mode Yes Battery Life gt 7 000 Actuations Weight 7 0 oz Dimensions Inches 4 2 x3 0x 1 6 Battery Status Indicator Yes Warranty 1 Year Waterproof Yes Accuracy 5 Yard lt 125 yds Yes Operation Quick Set Menu Display shown with all possible characters visible BOW Mode Your RX FullDraw always operates in BOW mode utilizing Leupold s legendary True Ballistic Range TBR to provide the equivalent horizontal range level fire range for arrows TBR is a marriage of laser ranging an inclinometer and an advanced computerized ballistics program T
7. he result is distance measurements accurate within a yard no matter the angle at which the laser is fired Arrows travel in a ballistic arc yet conventional rangefinders only provide a linear distance to your target TBR delivers the ballistic equivalent range to the target accounting for the effects of inclines or declines on the path of your arrow The displayed range represents the ballistically equivalent horizontal distance to the target if the target is 175 yards or less If the target is farther than 175 yards 160 meters the LOS icon will flash while BOW remains displayed and the resulting distance will be the Line Of Sight distance only Most importantly using your RX FullDraw effectively means to Practice Practice Practice Anytime you handle a bow or firearm you are ultimately responsible for your projectile Quick Set Menu When you initially push the Power button the unit is ready for ranging To enter the Quick Set Menu press and hold the MODE button for at least 1 second To manipulate a function press the MODE button until that function is displayed then use the POWER button to change the setting If this is the last function to be changed you can allow the rangefinder to sit idle for 20 seconds which will cause an automatic power off saving all selections If additional functions require manipulation simply press MODE to continue through the Quick Set Menu Pressing and holding MODE for 1 second at any time wil
8. inal first into the battery compartment Close battery cover To focus the digital laser 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 RX FullDraw is waterproof The RX FullDraw includes a lanyard and is equipped with a lanyard attachment for added security in the field Helpful Hints for Using the Leupold Rangefinder does not provide range e Make sure that the POWER button is being depressed as opposed to MODE button e Make sure that nothing such as your hand or finger is blocking the lenses as this could interfere with the emission and reception of the laser pulses e Make sure unit is held steadily while depressing the POWER button e Make sure the target is at least 6 yards away e Target may be beyond maximum distance Warranty Repair Your Leupold FullDraw Series digital laser rangefinder is warranted by the Leupold non Golden Ring Electronics Warranty store receipt required and is protected from defects in materials and workmanship for ONE YEAR from the date of purchase 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
9. l save all changes exit the Quick Set Menu and prepare the rangefinder for immediate use Note Activating certain modes automatically disables other modes For example activating the yards mode will automatically deactivate the meters mode Unit Output This mode is used to choose between yards and meters as the preferred unit of measure To choose between yards and meters navigate through the Quick Set Menu by pressing the MODE button until Unit is shown in the upper display Press and release the POWER button to alternate between yards and meters Trophy Scale The RX FullDraw lets you instantly and accurately judge the width and or height of a target using Trophy Scale To be used properly you must enter the width height measurement you would like to use as a baseline To set the Trophy Scale enter the Quick Set Menu and activate Trophy Scale Once Trophy Scale has been activated press MODE to enter the Trophy Scale value set up At this point the Trophy Scale value will be flashing pressing POWER will increase the Trophy Scale value two inches 5 cm ata time The Trophy Scale value will begin at 10 25 cm for the initial set up or the last saved value for subsequent changes and will progress up to 60 150 cm The next press of the POWER button will reset the numbers to 10 25 cm again Press MODE or wait for the power to time out to save the baseline measurement Once the baseline Trophy Scale value
10. reticle over the object being viewed Depress the POWER button again this will cause the laser to activate e Read the distance as shown in the image field Continuous Measurement Of a Moving Target Scan Mode e Follow the instructions for Measuring distance as explained previously e Once the target has been measured continue to hold down the POWER button and follow the object as it moves e The distance will automatically update as long as the POWER button is continuously depressed e This procedure can also be used to obtain the range of multiple animals or objects simply move the reticle from one target to another while holding down the POWER button Clearing The Last Distance Obtained The last range reading does not need to be cleared before reading another object s distance For that reason there is no reset button Simply aim at the new object using the reticle depress the POWER button and hold until the new range reading is displayed Following is a reference table listing the ranges of the RX FullDraw model under different conditions CONDITION RX FullDraw Reflective Target yd m 800 732 Trees yd m 650 594 Deer yd m 550 503 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 Tan game coats are more reflectiv
11. 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 Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation ADVANTAGE TIMBER and ADVANTAGE TIMBER HD are trademarks or registered trademarks of Jordan Outdoor Enterprises Ltd MOSSY OAK BREAK UP MOSSY OAK BRUSH MOSSY OAK OBSESSION and MOSSY OAK TREESTAND are trademarks or registered trademarks of HAAS Outdoors Inc A R M S is a registered trademark of Atlantic Research Marketing Systems Inc The ARD anti reflection device is manufactured by Tenebraex Corp
12. the optical unit State of the art circuitry and precision computing circuits are used to calculate the distance by measuring the time it takes for each pulse to travel from the RX FullDraw to the object and back Safety and Operation Precautions The Leupold RX FullDraw 5x23mm rangefinder employs an eye safe FDA Class 1 and IEC Class 3R laser in its operation Even so there are a few precautions that are important to remember 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 BOW e The unit will produce an audible click when activated to notify the user that the rangefinder is emitting an invisible laser e 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 rangefinder 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 3V Lithium CR2 battery the RX FullDraw rangefinder is designed to prohibit accessing any other external power supply e 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
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