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geBrauchSanleitung Lawinen-Verschütteten-Suchgerät manual avalanche transceiver mode d‘emploi iStruzioni per i‘uSo Localizzatore a.r.t.va. inStruccioneS de uSo aparato de búsqeuda de victimas de avalanchas...
Smart-antenna BeSSer gefunden werden! automatische Umschaltung auf die optimale Sende-antenne. Be found eaSier! automatic switchover to the best transmission antenna. etre retrouvé pluS facilement! Connexion automatique à l‘antenne émettrice optimale. Sarete trovati più facilmente! Commutazione automatica alla migliore antenna trasmittente. ¡Se localiza máS fácilmente! Conmutación automática a la antena emisora óptima.
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. The x and y antennas are used to display the distance and the direction of movement. The z antenna is solely used for the fine search. The orToVoX devic e s1+, ZOOM+ a re the only devices on the market that can analyze the position of the antennas using...
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ZOOM+ DEuTSch GebrauchsanleitunG Lawinen-Verschütteten-Suchgerät enGlish Manual Avalanche Transceiver frAnçAiS MOde d‘eMplOi iTALiAno istruZiOni per i‘usO Localizzatore a.r.t.va. ESpAñoL instrucciOnes de usO Aparato de búsqueda de victimas de avalanchas SErVicE En 27...
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So professional rescuers can quickly MissiOn antenna. The latest digital 3-antenna find avalanche technology is utilized at orToVoX just as much as victims! The backup technology is used the automatic switchover in case of a follow-up by more than 700 ski areas and rescue avalanche.
inSTrucTionS ZOOM+ hoW To cArrY ThE DEVicE ZOOM+ is carried close to your body in the comfort carrier bag (11) and should always be covered by at least one layer of clothing. in warmer temperatures, the ZOOM+ can also be carried in a zippered pant pocket (not in sewn-on pockets).
ZOOM+ inSTrucTionS iniTiAL uSE switchinG On Turn the on/off switch (1) clockwise. The rotary switch clicks into the position “On” and is now secured against being unintentionally switched off. switchinG Off press in the on-off switch (1) to unlock it then turn it counter-clockwise to the “Off”...
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inSTrucTionS ZOOM+ SMArT AnTEnnA After the self-test, the smart antenna function is shown on the display for 20 seconds. if positioned horizontally, the ZOOM+ transmits on the X-antenna. if positioned vertically, the ZOOM+ transmits on the Y-antenna. transMissiOn once the self-test has successfully concluded, ZOOM+ will transmit and the transmission lights flash ( ) on the screen.
Off all sOurces Of interference (mobile phones, wireless devices etc.) or move them well away. if the warning is displayed again, the device must be sent to the orToVoX service department. for further information about the service, see p. 43.
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inSTrucTionS ZOOM+ • Switch the ZOOM+ to locating. push the two sliding switches (4) outward simultaneously. • if the partner device is transmitting, the screen will display the distance (e.g. “6.5”) from the transmitter. • only one transmission signal can ever be tested at a time. The minimum distance during the partner check is 1 m;...
ZOOM+ inSTrucTionS SEArching - LocATing - rEScuing Simultaneously press apart both slidinG switches (4). transMissiOn switch Over buttOn (5) springs up. The search situation is automatically displayed on the screen. siGnal search Search the avalanche debris in the indicated manner during the signal search.
inSTrucTionS ZOOM+ several searchers The searchers move across the search area in parallel. The distance between the searchers must remain less than < 20 m < 40 m < 40 m cOarse search ZOOM+ hold the in a horizontal position during the coarse search! from a distance of approx.
ZOOM+ inSTrucTionS fine search The fine search starts automatically when you are 2.5 m away. The direction arrow is switched off. The closer you are to the victim, the lower the distance displayed (7) and the faster the intuitive search acoustic signal beeps (9).
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inSTrucTionS ZOOM+ pinpOintinG (probing) Mark the point with the smallest distance reading (using crossed poles or a shovel). To now determine the precise location of the victim, probe in the displayed 25 cm grid. 25 cm insert the probe quickly and deeply at a 90°...
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ZOOM+ inSTrucTionS searchinG fOr Multiple victiMs once the first victim has been located and rescued, the remaining ZOOM+ avalanche area is searched for additional victims. To this end, the offers the useful multiple signal indicator (8). if multiple victims (1, 2) are once multiple victims (1, 2) located within...
inSTrucTionS ZOOM+ siGnal Overlap The transmission signals are measured and analyzed by the ZOOM+. if several transmission signals are received that are transmitting at the same time then a signal overlap occurs. The signals overlap and can no longer be technically distinguished. in the worst cases, this can last for several seconds.
ZOOM+ inSTrucTionS bATTErY orToVoX recommends that you change the battery when its remaining capacity falls below 50%. chanGinG the battery (when the device is switched off) remove the screw from the battery compartment (2) and insert a new battery (1.5V, alkaline, AA, mignon, Lr 6).
ZOOM+ is a rescue device, on presentation of the dealer in- a life could depend on it functioning voice, we grant the 2-year orToVoX properly. warranty from the date of purchase. As electronic components can stop if you register your ZOOM+ www.ortovox.com/registration...
ZOOM+ TEchnicAL DATA naMe ZOOM+ orToVoX functiOn digital casinG ergonomic, waterproof, impact resistant siZe 118 x 80 x 24 mm frequency 457 khz The ZOOM+ receives transmission signals from every avalanche transceiver conforming to standards (En 300 718) without restrictions.
This equipment generates, uses, and can tO this device nOt apprOved radiate radio frequency energy and, if not by OrtOvOX can vOid the installed and used in accordance with the users authOrity tO Operate instructions, may cause harmful interfe- rence to radio communications.
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ZOOM+ inDEX Automatic transmission pinpointing switch over probing battery 32, 42, 43, Search 29, 36, battery compartment 42, Search strip burial depth 38, Secondary avalanche Self-test Serial number coarse search 29, Service 27, Shoveling Signal overlap Digging out Signal search Direction arrow Smart antenna 26, 32, Distance indicator...
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