Vortex Crossfire HD 1400 - LRF-CF1400 5x21 Laser Rangefinder Manual

Table of Contents

Contents

1 Specifications
2 OVERVIEW
3 BASIC OPERATION
4 MODE SELECTION
5 SET AND SAVE MODE SELECTIONS
6 TARGETING MODE EXPLANATIONS
7 SETTING AND USING TARGET MODES
8 RANGING MODE EXPLANATIONS
9 MAINTENANCE
10 RANGEFINDING TIPS
11 FCC REQUIREMENTS
12 SAFETY AND PRECAUTIONS
13 Documents / Resources
- 13.1 References
- 13.2 Download manual

Specifications

MAGNIFICATION	5x
OBJECTIVE LENS	21mm
MAX REFLECTIVE RANGE	Up to 1400 yds.
TREE RANGE	Up to 950 yds.
DEER RANGE	Up to 750 yds.
MINIMUM RANGE	5 yds. (4.5m)
ACCURACY	± 1 yd @ ≤ 100 yds.
	± 2 yds. @ ≥ 100 yds. & ≤ 1000 yds.
	± 3 yds. @ ≥ 1000 yds.
MAXIMUM ANGLE READING	± 89°
FIELD OF VIEW	Linear @ 1000 yds. 367'
FIELD OF VIEW	Angular 7˚
EYE RELIEF	16mm
BATTERY TYPE	CR2
LENGTH	4.0" (101.6mm)
HEIGHT	2.9" (73.5mm)
WIDTH	1.3" (33mm)
WEIGHT W/ BATTERY	4.8 oz (136g)

OVERVIEW

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OVERVIEW

BASIC OPERATION

Install Battery
To insert a new battery, open the battery compartment and remove the used battery. Insert new CR2 battery with positive side facing outwards. Once installed, reinstall battery compartment cover and ensure it is tightly closed.

Power Up
Once the battery is installed, the Crossfire^™ HD 1400 is in ready condition – the normal power-off condition when not ranging. To power up the Crossfire^™ HD 1400 from ready condition and prepare for ranging, press and release the "Measure" button. The HCD or LOS ranging screen will display.
Note: While in the menu, the Crossfire^™ HD 1400 will auto-shutoff after 20 seconds if no buttons are pressed.

Low Battery Icon
The low battery icon displays once the battery reaches 25% life and stays on until there is no power.

Focus
Adjust the eyecup/diopter until the image is sharp. Make note of this diopter setting in case you need to set it again.
Focus

MODE SELECTION

The Crossfire^™ HD 1400 is factory set to the angle compensating HCD range mode, Normal target mode, brightness level 3, default auto-shutoff at 20 seconds, and displayed in yards.

To change modes:
After the Crossfire ™ HD 1400 is powered up, activate the Mode/ Display Selection by pressing and holding the "Menu" button for at least two seconds. Use the "Menu" button to activate the Mode Selection displays. Use the "Measure" button to toggle through each Mode Selection option. You may exit Mode Selection at any time and save your settings by pressing and holding the "Menu" button for at least two seconds.
To change modes
(Use the Measure button to toggle through each Mode Selection option.
Use the "Menu" button to activate the Mode/Display Selection displays.)

SET AND SAVE MODE SELECTIONS

Ranging Mode Selection
Choose between the HCD and LOS Modes
After activating the Mode/Display Selection, press the "Measure" button to toggle between the HCD and LOS displays. Press the "Menu" button to save your desired choice and move to the Yards/Meters selection screen.

Range Selection
Choose between Yards and Meters
Press the "Measure" button to toggle between the Yards and Meters display. Press the "Menu" button to save your desired choice and move to the Brightness selection screen.

Brightness Selection
Choose between Five Brightness Settings
The Crossfire^™ HD 1400 provides five illumination settings. Press the "Measure" button to toggle through the five Brightness settings. Press the "Menu" button to save your desired setting. and move back to the Range Mode Setting.
To exit Mode/Display Selection and save settings, press and hold the "Menu" button for two seconds. Settings will also save when the Crossfire^™ HD 1400 powers down automatically.

TARGETING MODE EXPLANATIONS

The Crossfire^™ HD 1400 provides three target modes: Normal Mode, First Mode, and Last Mode.

Normal Mode
Your Crossfire^™ HD 1400 comes preset to Normal target mode. This is the standard mode providing the range of the target with the strongest range result. Normal Mode is the recommended target mode for most situations.

First Mode
This mode displays the closest distance when ranging. This mode is ideal for ranging a smaller target in front of other larger or more reflective objects.
Note: If unsure about the range, simply range again.

Last Mode
This mode displays the farthest distance when ranging. This mode is ideal for ranging a specific target behind a group of objects like brush, trees, rocks, etc.
Note: If unsure about the range, simply range again.
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SETTING AND USING TARGET MODES

While in ready condition, cycle between target modes by pressing and releasing the "Menu" button. Once a target mode is selected, press the "Measure" button to activate the target mode.
When Normal Mode is selected, nothing will be displayed on the display. Once "Measure" is pressed, the unit remains in Normal Mode. If powered down in Normal Mode, the unit will be in Normal Mode when the unit powers back on.
SETTING AND USING TARGET MODES
For First and Last Mode, "1st" and "Last" will always be displayed, signaling that you are in the respective target mode. The range measurement will display as the "Measure"button is pressed and released.

RANGING MODE EXPLANATIONS

The Crossfire^™ HD 1400 provides two range modes: HCD (Horizontal Component Distance) and LOS (Line of Sight). Both modes offer a Scan feature.

HCD Mode
The HCD range display is intended to be the primary mode—used for most rifle and archery shooting applications. The yardage number displayed is the critical horizontal component distance.

Using the HCD Mode
Use the HCD range mode in the following situations:

Rifle shooting on level ground at any range.
Rifle shooting out to ranges of 800 yards with mild slopes (less than 15 degrees).
Rifle shooting out to ranges of 400 yards with moderate slopes (15 to 30 degrees).
For all archery shooting.

The displayed HCD yardage number is corrected for shot angle and needs no extra user input; shooters simply use the appropriate level ground bullet drop for the range displayed and shoot. Archers use the appropriate level ground sight pin for the range displayed and shoot.

LOS Mode
The LOS (Line of Sight) mode is intended for rifle shooters who are using slope correcting ballistic drop data cards, ballistic cell phone applications, or other devices with ballistic programs and who are shooting at distances beyond 500 yards with slopes greater than 15 degrees.
The range number displayed in LOS mode is the actual line of sight range with no ballistic correction for slope. Most of the commonly used ballistic devices can provide independent slope correction for bullet drop data and require actual line of sight range input. Using the LOS range when calculating bullet wind drifts under these steep slope/long range conditions will provide a higher degree of accuracy than using the HCD range.
To use, simply input the LOS range number into the electronic device, or use the LOS range when referencing ballistic drop cards with slope correction.

LOS Mode - Incline
When in LOS mode, an additional number is displayed above the yardage number. This number is slope incline shown in degrees. The slope incline number can be entered into ballistic programs or field cards to help calculate precise bullet drops in mountainous terrain.

How to Range
Ranging in Normal Mode
With the Crossfire powered up, position the reticle on the target object and press and release the "Measure" button to get the distance measurement. If the laser is not able to range due to the reflectivity of the target, you will see a display similar to that shown here. To range a new target, simply re-aim and press the "Measure" button again.

Scan Ranging

Activate Scan Ranging by pressing and holding the "Measure" button. Keeping the button depressed will continuously measure distance as you pan back and forth across target objects. The reticle will blink as you pan. Releasing the "Measure" button will return laser to the Power Up condition.

Scanning to get range:

Scan back and forth, watching for yardage number to display or change.

Lanyard
The lanyard provides a secure way to carry your rangefinder.

MAINTENANCE

Use a lens brush to remove dust or grit from lenses.
Use a clean lens cloth or tissue to remove smudges or smears from lenses.
Store rangefinder in a dry location away from direct sunlight.

RANGEFINDING TIPS

Laser rangefinders work by emitting a brief pulse of light aimed at a target object. Distance is determined by the amount of time taken for the light to emit and return to the laser's internal receiver. A laser's ability to read range can be affected by many things—mostly relating to the target objects.

Light colors will usually reflect better than dark ones.
Be aware that snow, rain, and fog will have adverse effects on ranging ability.
Shiny, reflective surfaces will usually reflect better than dull, textured surfaces. Animal hair will not reflect as well as a hard surface.
Ranging under cloud cover can improve laser performance compared to bright sunny conditions.
The position of the sun compared to the rangefinder and/or range target will greatly affect performance.
Solid objects, such as a rock, will reflect better than bushes.
Flat surfaces perpendicular to the laser pulse will reflect better than curved surfaces or surfaces angled in relation to laser pulse.
Ranging over water can sometimes cause false reflections and readings.
At longer distances, large objects will be easier to range than small objects.
If you are having difficulty ranging an animal or object, try ranging a different nearby object, using the Scan feature to pan back and forth while watching for changes in range number.

FCC REQUIREMENTS

The user's manual or instruction manual for an intentional or unintentional radiator shall caution the user that changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate the equipment.
Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

SAFETY AND PRECAUTIONS

Do not stare into beam or view directly without laser eye protection. Staring continuously into beam for prolonged periods of time could cause harm to your eyes. If used properly, this device is safe for your eyes and laser eye protection is not needed.

Use the correct battery (CR2) and proper battery orientation.
Do not look at sun.
Do not activate Menu or Measure buttons while aiming at eye or looking into objective lens.
Do not disassemble.
Do not allow children to play with unit.

Use of controls, adjustments or performance of procedures other than those specified herein may result in hazardous laser radiation exposure.

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