Bushnell Tour X - Laser Rangefinder Manual

INTRODUCTION

The Tour® X Jolt® 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® X Jolt®.
Your Bushnell® Tour® X Jolt® is an advanced premium laser rangefinder comprised of Digital Technology and turbo processors allowing range readings from 5–1300 yards / 5–1189 meters, and combines the best of a premium compact monocular with the new Dual Display Technology™. Measuring 1.5 x 4 x 3 inches, the 8-ounce Tour® X Jolt® with 2nd Generation E.S.P.™ (Extreme. Speed. Precision.) delivers extremely fast acquisition and incredible ½ Yard accuracy and 1/10 precision from 5–125 yards and +/- 1 yard Accuracy from 126–1300 yards. The Tour® X Jolt® features PinSeeker™ technology with JOLT, allowing the golfer to easily and quickly "zero" in on the flag without acquiring background targets, and Superb Optical Quality.

E.S.P.2 ™ Extreme. Speed. Precision.

• Gen 2 Turbo Processor Provides Faster Acquisition
• Provides 1/2 Yard Accuracy; 1/10 Precision from 5–125 Yards

HOW OUR DIGITAL TECHNOLOGY WORKS

The Tour® X Jolt® emits invisible, eye safe, infrared energy pulses. The Tour® X Jolt® 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® X Jolt® 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 1000 yards / 914 meters while for highly reflective objects the maximum is 1300 yards / 1189 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.
E.S.P.2™ (Extreme. Speed. Precision. 2nd generation), our advanced second generation ranging technology, provides the fastest, most accurate ranging measurement based on target conditions. The laser analyzes multiple individual measurements to the target and calculates and displays the best possible result. Target variations such as reflectance, shape and color can affect the accuracy of a laser measurement, but E.S.P.2™ automatically assesses the conditions and improves the measurement up to 1/2 Yard Accuracy whenever possible from 5–125 yards. When this occurs, display readout precision will be refined to 1/10th yard.

GETTING STARTED

OPERATIONAL SUMMARY
While looking through the Tour® X Jolt®, depress the power button once to activate the display. 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 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 button. The crosshairs surrounding the aiming circle will disappear once the power button has been released (i.e. the laser is no longer being transmitted).
Note: Once activated, the display will remain active and display the last distance measurement for 7 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 7 seconds. To re-fire, press the button down again.

ADJUSTING THE EYEPIECE
The Tour® X Jolt® is equipped with an adjustable eyepiece (+/- 2 Diopter Adjustment) that allows you to focus the display relative to the image. Simply rotate the eyepiece until the display is in focus.

DUAL DISPLAY (SELECTING RED OR BLACK DISPLAY)
The Tour® X Jolt® features Dual Display Technology, which lets you easily toggle between a bright red display featuring VDT or a crisp black display, based on lighting conditions or your preference. To select the red display, position the switch below the eyepiece so the red indicator is visible. To select the black display, position the switch so the black indicator is visible.

EXCHANGE TECHNOLOGY
Only available on the Tour X, Exchange Technology lets the golfer use Bushnell's patented Slope Technology when the red faceplate is attached, and provides a USGA conforming device when the black faceplate is attached. For more details, see the "Pinseeker with Slope +/-" section.

DISPLAY INDICATORS
Your Tour® X Jolt® display incorporates the following illuminated indicators:

1. PinSeeker™ Indicator
2. Aiming Reticle
3. Battery Life Indicator
4. Active Laser
5. Distance Displayed in Yards/Meters

BATTERY LIFE INDICATOR
Battery Indicator:
Full charge
2/3 battery life remaining
1/3 battery Life remaining
Battery Indicator Blinks - Battery needs to be replaced and unit will not be operable.

INSERTING THE BATTERY
Remove the Posi-Thread™ battery door by lifting the battery door tab and then rotating counter clockwise. Insert a CR2 3-volt lithium battery into the compartment negative end first, then replace the Posi-Thread™ battery door.
Note: It is recommended that the battery be replaced at least once every 6 months.

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 button. The crosshairs surrounding the circle will disappear once the power button has been released (i.e. the laser is no longer being transmitted).

PINSEEKER^™ WITH JOLT ^®
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.
For ease of use, the device will always be in PinSeeker^™ Mode.
To use, align the aiming circle reticle onto the flag that you want distance to. Next, press and hold the POWER 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. The Jolt Technology provides two short bursts of vibration to confirm that the distance displayed is to the flag. 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 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. Once the device has shut off, the unit will always default back to the last mode used.

PINSEEKER^™ WITH SLOPE +/-^™
When the red faceplate is attached, Bushnell's patented Slope Technology is displayed. The Slope +/-™ mode 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). Switch to the black faceplate, and your Tour® X Jolt® conforms to USGA Rule 14-3, with the Slope angle compensated ranging feature removed.

HOW TO USE SLOPE +/-^™
Once in this mode, you will see a " - - - " in the field of view informing you that you are in the Slope +/- Mode. Press the POWER button to obtain distance to the flag or other objects. Once the range is displayed, continue to hold the POWER button down for approximately 2 seconds while holding the aiming circle on the flag and keeping the unit as steady as possible so as to allow the inclinometer enough time to measure slope. Then release the POWER button. Once you have released the power button, a degree of angle and compensated range will be displayed beneath the standard distance.
In the example on the next page, the true distance is 162 yards, slope is +4 degrees, and the compensated ("play-as") range is 173 yards.

THE ADVANTAGE OF SLOPE +/-^™
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.

MENU SETUP

DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
The bright red LED display dramatically improves contrast, clarity and light transmission while increasing brightness of the digital readout, making distance readings legible in low light environments. There are four intensity settings to choose from and this is the first setting within the SETUP menu. Press the MODE button for 3 seconds to get into the SETUP menu. The existing brightness setting will be flashing (i.e. BRT1, BRT2, BRT3, or BRT4), pressing the MODE button will toggle between the four brightness settings. "BRT1" is the lowest intensity while "BRT4 " is the brightest. Simply press the MODE button until the desired brightness setting is displayed and select by pressing and releasing the POWER button.

UNIT OF MEASURE OPTIONS
The Tour® X Jolt® can be used to measure distances in yards or meters. The unit of measure indicators are located in the lower right portion of the display. There are two measuring settings to choose from and this is the second setting within the SETUP menu. Look through the eyepiece, depress the "MODE" button ("B" Button on side of device) and hold it down for approximately 3 seconds to get into the SETUP menu. Depressing the MODE button will toggle through the brightness settings if the bright red LED display is selected. 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® X Jolt® will return to the last unit of measure setting used each time the unit is turned on.

PRODUCT CARE

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 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.

TROUBLE SHOOTING TABLE

If unit does not turn on / display 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 reticle, depress the power button and hold until new range reading is displayed. Specifications, instructions, and the operation of these products are subject to change without notice.
Patent #'s: 6,445,444 | 5,612,779 | 6,057,910 | 6,226,077 | 5,652,651 | 7,920,080 | 7,619,548 | 7,239,377 (201441 only) | 7,859,650 (201441 only) | 7,535,553 (201441 only)