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Leupold RX-1000i Operation Manual

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-1000i COMPACT DIGITAL
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LASER RANGEFINDER
Complete Operation Manual
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  • Page 1 -1000i COMPACT DIGITAL ® LASER RANGEFINDER Complete Operation Manual...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    RX-1000i Digital Laser Rangefinders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

  • Page 3: Introduction

    RX -1000i . Keep it in a safe place and refer to it as needed . Your new Leupold RX-1000i Series digital laser rangefinder is a revolutionary, range-finding device that incorporates advanced digital electronics with state-of-the-art ballistics algorithms .
  • Page 4 . 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-1000i to the object and back .
  • Page 5 . Outside of the United States, the IEC is the governing body over laser products and has classified the RX-1000i as Class 3R . Even so, there are a few precautions that are important to remember: •...
  • Page 6 Safety and Operation Precautions (cont.) • Make certain that the laser beam does not strike on highly reflective surfaces • 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 •...
  • Page 7 • Measurement Range: 5 yds – 1,000 yds • Measuring Time: Less than 1 second • Auto Power Off after 7 seconds MODE • Power: CR2 battery or equivalent • Battery Life: At least 10,000 measurements POWER • The RX-1000i is weatherproof FOCUS BATTERY...
  • Page 8 (YD) the target. (The RX -1000i can also simply be used as a 6x monocular without activating the OLED.) INTERNAL DISPLAY AS SEEN THROUGH THE RX-1000i WHEN THE POWER BUTTON IS DEPRESSED – Indicates the distance to the target in either yards or meters. RX-1000i TBR Models...
  • Page 9 . The battery status bar will flash and the unit will shut down when no power remains . MEASURING DISTANCE WITH THE RX-1000i Measurement of distance with the RX -1000i is a very simple operation: 1 .
  • Page 10 POWER button and hold until the new range reading is displayed . The ranging accuracy of all Leupold RX -1000i Series rangefinders is ± 0 .5 yard/ meter at distances less than 125 yards/meters, while the accuracy beyond 125 yards/meters is +/- 3 yards .
  • Page 11 Following is a reference table listing the ranges of all RX-1000i models under different conditions: MAXIMUM RANGE (All RX-1000i Models) CONDITION Yards Meters Reflective Target 1000 Trees Deer Surface texture, color, size, and shape of the target all affect reflectivity, which in turn affects the maximum range of the instrument.

  • Page 12: Specifications

    The RX -1000i 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 . RX-1000i RX-1000i TBR 6× 6× Magnification...

  • Page 13: Operation

    Operation QUICK SET MENU ™ *Display shown with all possible modes visible...

  • Page 14: To Manipulate A Function

    Quick Set Menu, and prepare the rangefinder for immediate use. To reset your RX-1000i to factory settings, Press POWER to activate the rangefinder, press and hold MODE, then press and hold POWER. A 10-second countdown timer will appear; factory reset will occur after 0 has been reached.
  • Page 15 FUNCTION 1: TBR, BOW OR LOS To activate TBR, BOW, or LOS, activate the RX-1000i by pressing the POWER button, then press the MODE button to enter the menu . While “Out Put” is shown in the display, press and release the POWER button to rotate through TBR, BOW, and LOS modes .
  • Page 16 For rifle users, scope adjustment or holdover information can also be displayed . The available settings are as follows: BAS outputs the equivalent horizontal range, HOLD displays the inches or centimeters to holdover the intended point of impact, MIL displays the number of milliradians to holdover the intended point of impact and MOA displays the minute of angle correction .
  • Page 17 In the example to the right, the line of sight distance is 484 yards, and the lower display indicates that you should hold 51.4 inches above your intended point of impact. If the RX-1000i is set to range in meters, the appropriate holdover would be shown in centimeters.
  • Page 18 MIL will display the appropriate amount of holdover in milliradians to use, which is based upon the ballistics group and sight-in distance you will choose in a later mode. The upper display shows the line of sight distance to the target. The lower display will briefly show whether you should hold high or low, then the appropriate number of mils to hold over or under.

  • Page 19: Bow (Rx-1000I Tbr Models)

    Scope corrections will be displayed in MOA for both yards and meters modes. NOTE: True Ballistic Range is available only in the RX-1000i TBR BOW (RX-1000i TBR MODELS ONLY) This mode, when activated, works with TBR to provide the equivalent horizontal range (level fire range) for arrows.
  • Page 20 TBR (TRUE BALLISTIC RANGE): RIFLE...
  • Page 21 TBR (TRUE BALLISTIC RANGE): ARCHERY...
  • Page 22 FUNCTION 2: SEVEN RIFLE BALLISTICS GROUPS (RX-1000i TBR MODELS ONLY) TBR includes ballistics settings for seven cartridge groups which are displayed as A, B, C, AB, AC, BC, and ABC, specifically formulated for the four functions of TBR. For example, if your cartridge type is in Group A, the displayed reading will account for the shot angle and provide the proper distance for holdover purposes (see following chart).
  • Page 23 TBR PERFORMANCE GROUPS: CARTRIDGE TABLE Sight-In Bullet Weight Muzzle Velocity Cartridge Name Group Distance (grains) (feet per second) .270 Weatherby Magnum 3760 Lazzeroni 7.21 Firebird 3640 .30-.378 Weatherby 3500 Yards .30-.378 Weatherby 3450 .300 Weatherby Magnum 3450 .240 Weatherby 3520 .240 Weatherby 3400 .270 Weatherby Magnum...
  • Page 24 TBR PERFORMANCE GROUPS: CARTRIDGE TABLE Sight-In Bullet Weight Muzzle Velocity Cartridge Name Group Distance (grains) (feet per second) .223 Winchester Super Short Magnum 3850 .223 Winchester Super Short Magnum 3600 .243 Winchester Super Short Magnum 4060 .243 Winchester Super Short Magnum 3110 .25 Winchester Super Short Magnum 3470...
  • Page 25 Check the ballistic performance of your bullet by consulting your reloading manual, ballistics software, or by referring to literature or Web sites provided by your cartridge manufacturer. You may also visit the Leupold Web site at www.leupold.com for more assistance in selecting your group. If you have your ballistics performance data, select your performance group from the table on the next page based on the bullet path at 500 yards.
  • Page 26 TBR PERFORMANCE GROUP SELECTION TABLE: FOR BEST FIT UP TO 500 YARDS Sight-in 500 Yards Bullet Path Group Range Less than -20 inches of path height 300 Yards -20 to -25 inches 300 Yards -35 to -41 inches* 200 Yards -41 to -42.5 inches 200 Yards -42.5 to -49.5 inches...
  • Page 27 It is your responsibility to have intimate familiarity with the performance of your firearm and take full responsibility for the projectile. The RX-1000i digital laser rangefinder may serve best as a tool for learning performance during...
  • Page 28 This mode is used to adjust the brightness of the display, allowing you to match the intensity to current conditions. Your RX-1000i has three display intensity settings; low, medium, and high. Navigate through the Quick Set Menu by pressing the MODE button until “DISP”...
  • Page 29 FUNCTION 5: LAST TARGET MODE (RX-1000i TBR MODELS ONLY) 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.
  • Page 30 This mode allows you to choose any one of the 3 preloaded reticles as the pri- mary aiming point for the RX-1000i digital laser rangefinder . 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 .

  • Page 31: Cleaning/Maintenance

    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 .

  • Page 32: Rx-1000I Digital Laser Rangefinders

    HOW DO I ACTIVATE SIMPLE LINE OF SIGHT (LOS) RANGE? Always on for all RX-1000i models . For RX-1000i TBR models, rotate through the output menu and select LOS (see page 13) WHEN I SHOOT BASED ON THE TRUE BALLISTIC RANGE READOUT PROVIDED BY THE RANGEFINDER, THE PROJECTILE IS NOT HITTING THE TARGET.
  • Page 33 800 yards for rifles • Make sure the target is at least 10 yards away HOW DO I ACTIVATE THE INCLINOMETER READOUT? RX-1000i TBR Models: TBR or BOW must be activated for the angle of inclination to display (see page 13) .

  • Page 34: Warranty / Repair

    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 & Stevens, Inc . and are protected from defects in materials and workmanship for one or two years from the date of purchase -- depending on model .
  • Page 35 Leupold & 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.
  • Page 36 Leupold Stevens Leupold Stevens & & P.O. Box 688 14400 NW Greenbrier Parkway Beaverton, OR 97075 USA Beaverton, OR 97006 USA 1 (800) LEUPOLD (538-7653) (503) 526-1400 Part # 59567 Artwork # 59264D...

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