VIPER ® HD 3000 Specifications VIPER HD 3000 LASER RANGEFINDER ® MAGNIFICATION Conquer those long-range shots when every moment OBJECTIVE LENS 25mm matters, and precision is everything. Packed into the MAX REFLECTIVE RANGE Up to 3000 yds. (2743m) Viper HD 3000 is an HD optical system, and a 3000- ®...
VIPER ® HD 3000 BASIC OPERATION Battery Installation and Replacement To insert a new battery, flip up Menu Button the finger tab on the Battery Cap Measure Button located on the bottom of the unit Objective Lens and unscrew, counterclockwise, Diopter Focus to remove.
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VIPER ® HD 3000 Low Battery Icon Focus Low Battery The Low Battery Icon comes on at Adjust the diopter until the image is sharp. Make note of 25% and stays on until there is no this diopter setting in case you need to set it again. power or the battery is replaced.
VIPER ® HD 3000 MODE SELECTION RANGING MODE SELECTION Changing Modes on the Viper HD 3000 Choose Between the HCD and LOS modes ® The Viper HD 3000 is factory set to the angle After activating the Mode/Display Selection, press the ®...
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VIPER ® HD 3000 HCD Mode Use the HCD range mode in the following situations: • Rifle shooting on level ground at any range. The Horizontal Component Distance (HCD) range display is intended to be the primary mode, used for most rifle •...
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VIPER ® HD 3000 LOS Mode When in LOS Mode, an Incline Angle additional number is displayed The Line of Sight (LOS) Mode is intended for rifle shooters above the yardage number. This who are using slope correcting ballistic drop data cards, number is slope incline shown ballistic cell phone applications, or other devices with in degrees.
VIPER ® HD 3000 Brightness Selection TARGETING MODE EXPLANATIONS Choose Between Five Brightness Settings The Viper HD 3000 provides four target modes: ® The Viper HD 3000 provides five ® Normal Mode, First Mode, Last Mode, and Extended brightness settings. Press the Laser Range (ELR) Mode.
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VIPER ® HD 3000 Last Mode SETTING AND USING TARGET MODES This mode displays the farthest distance when ranging. This mode While in ready condition, cycle is ideal for ranging a specific target between target modes by pressing behind a group of objects like and releasing the “Menu”...
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VIPER ® HD 3000 When Extended Laser Range Scan Feature Mode (ELR) is selected, “ELR” will Activate Scan Feature by pressing be displayed in the upper segment and holding the “Measure” button of the display. Once “Measure” is down. Keeping the button depressed pressed, “ELR”...
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VIPER ® HD 3000 Tripod Use For Ranging • Light colors will usually reflect better than dark ones. • Snow, rain, fog, and air quality will have adverse effects Using a tripod to steady the rangefinder will increase on ranging ability. your ability to range small targets at longer distances.
VIPER ® HD 3000 Lubrication MAINTENANCE All components of the Viper HD 3000 are permanently ® lubricated, so no additional lubricant should be applied. Cleaning Note: Other than to remove the Battery Cap and Utility Clip, do Your Viper HD 3000 requires very little routine ®...
VIPER ® HD 3000 FCC REQUIREMENTS SAFETY AND PRECAUTIONS The user’s manual or instruction manual for an intentional Do not stare into beam or view directly without laser eye or unintentional radiator shall caution the user that changes protection. Staring continuously into beam for prolonged or modifications not expressly approved by the party periods of time could cause harm to your eyes.
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