Nikon ARROW ID 7000 VR Manuel utilisateur

Instruction manual/Manuel d’utilisation

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￭ Cautions before use

Please observe the following

guidelines strictly so you can use

the equipment properly and

avoid potentially hazardous

problems. Before using this

product, read thoroughly the

“Cautions before use” and

instructions on correct usage

accompanying the product.

Keep this manual within reach

for easy reference.

WARNING

This indication alerts you to the fact

that any improper use ignoring the

contents described herein can result

in potential death or serious injury.

CAUTION

This indication alerts you to the fact

that any improper use ignoring the

contents described herein can result

in potential injury or material loss.

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS (Laser)

The Nikon Laser Rangefinder uses an

invisible laser beam. Be sure to

observe the following:

Warning

• Do not press the PWR button while

looking towards the optics from the

objective side. Failure to do this may

negatively affect or damage your

eyes.

• Do not aim at the eye.

• Do not point the laser at people.

• Do not look at the laser with another

optical instrument such as through

lenses or binoculars, nor with the

naked eye. This may result in damage

to the eyes.

• When not measuring, please

keep your fingers away from the

PWR button to avoid accidentally

emitting the laser beam.

• When not in use for an extended

period, please remove the battery

from the body.

• Do not disassemble/remodel/repair

the Nikon Laser Rangefinder. The

emitting laser may be harmful to

your health. A product that has been

disassembled/remodeled/repaired is

not guaranteed by the manufacturer.

• Keep the Nikon Laser Rangefinder

out of reach of children when

stored.

• If the Nikon Laser Rangefinder’s

body cover is damaged, or if it

emits a strange sound due to

dropping or some other cause,

remove the battery immediately

and stop using.

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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

(Lithium battery)

If handled incorrectly, the battery

may rupture and leak, corroding

equipment and staining clothing.

Be sure to observe the following:

• Install the battery with the + and –

poles positioned correctly.

• The battery should be removed

when exhausted or during

extended periods of non-use.

• Do not short the end terminal of

the battery chamber.

• Do not carry together with keys

or coins in a pocket or bag, it may

short and cause overheating.

• Do not expose the battery to water,

or a flame. Never disassemble the

battery.

• Do not charge the lithium battery.

• If liquid from a damaged battery

comes into contact with clothing or

skin, rinse immediately with plenty

of water. If liquid from a damaged

battery enters the eyes, rinse

immediately with clean water, then

consult a doctor.

• When disposing of the battery,

follow your local area regulations.

this product or other small parts

out of reach of children.

• Prevent children from putting

the rubber eyecup or small parts,

etc. into their mouths. If children

swallow such parts, consult a

doctor immediately.

• If using the rubber eyecup for a

long period of time, some people

may suffer skin inflammation. If any

symptoms occur, stop using it and

consult a doctor immediately.

• When carrying the Nikon Laser

Rangefinder, store it in the case.

• If your Nikon Laser Rangefinder

should fail to operate correctly,

discontinue use immediately and

consult with your local dealer for

instructions on where to send it for

repair.

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

(Monocular)

The Nikon Laser Rangefinder

employs a monocular in its optical

system in order to aim at the target.

Be sure to observe the following:

Warning

• Never look directly at the sun, an

intense light or the laser beam

when using the Nikon Laser

Rangefinder.

Cautions

• When not using the Nikon Laser

Rangefinder, do not push the

PWR button.

• Do not use this product while

walking. Failure to observe this

may cause injury or malfunction

as a result of walking into

something, hitting others, falling

or other accidents.

• Do not swing around by the

strap. This may result in hitting

others and cause injury.

• Do not place this product in

an unstable place. Failure to

observe this may result in falling

or dropping and cause injury or

malfunction.

• Keep the plastic bag used to wrap

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Storage

• Water condensation or mold may

occur on the lens surface because

of high humidity. Therefore, store

the Nikon Laser Rangefinder in a

cool, dry place.

After use on a rainy day or at night,

thoroughly dry it at room

temperature, then store in a cool,

dry place.

CARE AND MAINTENANCE

Lenses

• When removing dust on the lens

surface, use a soft oil-free brush.

• When removing stains or smudges

like fingerprints from the lens

surface, wipe the lenses very gently

with a soft clean cotton cloth or

quality oil-free lens tissue. Use a

small quantity of pure alcohol (not

denatured) to wipe stubborn

smudges. Do not use velvet cloth

or ordinary tissue, as it may scratch

the lens surface. Once the cloth has

been used for cleaning the body, it

should not be used again for the

lens surface.

Main body

• Clean the body surface with a soft,

clean cloth after blowing away dust

with a blower* lightly. Do not use

benzene, thinner, or other cleaners

containing organic solvents.

* A blower is rubber cleaning

equipment that blows air from a

nozzle.

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

Cautions

• This product is not designed for use

underwater.

• Rain, water, sand and mud should

be removed from the rangefinder

body surface as soon as possible,

using a soft, clean cloth.

• If the Nikon Laser Rangefinder is

exposed to sudden changes in

temperature, water condensation

may occur on lens surfaces. Do

not use the product until the

condensation has evaporated.

• Do not leave the Nikon Laser

Rangefinder in a car on a hot or

sunny day, or near heat-generating

equipment. This may damage or

negatively affect it.

• Do not leave the

eyepiece in direct

sunlight.

The condenser

effect of the lens

may damage the

internal display

surface.

This symbol indicates that this battery is to be

collected separately.

The following apply only to users in European

countries.

• This battery is designated for separate collection at an

appropriate collection point. Do not dispose of as

household waste.

• For more information, contact the retailer or the local

authorities in charge of waste management.

Symbol for separate collection applicable in European

countries

This symbol indicates that this product is to be

collected separately.

The following apply only to users in European

countries.

• This product is designated for separate collection at

an appropriate collection point. Do not dispose of as

household waste.

• For more information, contact the retailer or the local

authorities in charge of waste management.

Symbol for separate collection applicable in European

countries

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[Getting to know the Laser Rangefinder]

￭ Key features

• Measurement range of actual distance:

7.3-915 meters/8-1,000 yards

• VR (Vibration Reduction) function is employed for

reducing the vibrations caused by hand movement

・Horizontal distance mode and actual distance mode

can be easily switched

・Target Priority Switching System for measuring

overlapping subjects

• High-quality 6x finder with multilayer coating

• Larger ocular for easy viewing

• Press and hold down the PWR button to activate the

continuous measurement function

• Automatic power shut-off (approx. 8 sec.

unoperated from standby screen)

• Waterproof and fogproof, but not designed

for underwater usage (the battery chamber is

rainproof)

• Invisible/Eyesafe EN/IEC Class 1M Laser

The Nikon Laser Rangefinder uses an invisible

laser beam for measuring. It measures the time the

laser beam takes to travel from the rangefinder

to the target and back. Laser reflectivity and

measurement results may vary according to

climatic and environmental conditions, as well

as the color, surface finish, size, shape and other

characteristics of the target.

The following conditions facilitate measuring:

• Cloudy weather

• Bright-colored target

• Large-size target

• When laser incidence to the target’s reflective

surface is straight

Measurement may be inaccurate or fail in the

following cases:

• In snow, rain or fog

• Small or slender target

• Black or dark target

• Target has stepped surface

• Moving or vibrating target

• When measuring the surface of water

• Target measured through glass

• When the target is glass or a mirror

• When laser incidence to the target’s reflective

surface is oblique

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■ Nomenclature/Composition

• Body ...................................... x1

• Case .......................................x1

• Strap ......................................x1

• Lithium battery (CR2) ..... x1

Composition

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1. PWR button (POWER ON/Measurement

button)

2. Monocular objective lens/Laser emission

aperture

3. Laser detector aperture

4. MODE button

5. 6x monocular eyepiece

6. Eyecup/Diopter adjustment ring

7. Diopter index

8. Strap eyelet

9. Battery chamber cover

10. Battery chamber cover “Open” indication

11. Product number label

12. Indication

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￭ Internal display

: Aim at the target you want to measure. Position the target at the center of the reticle.

: Appears while the laser is being irradiated for a measurement.

Do not look towards the objective lens side while this mark is shown.

: "Failure to measure" or "Unable to measure"

* Because the internal display of this product is enlarged by the eyepiece, dust may sometimes be seen.

This will not, however, affect the measurement accuracy.

Unit of measure (m/yd.)

Target mark

Laser irradiation mark

Battery condition

VR (Vibration Reduction) function-employing

model indication

Distance

First Target Priority mode

Distant Target Priority mode

Horizontal distance mode

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[Functions]

■ VR (Vibration Reduction) function

● ON and OFF

The VR (Vibration Reduction) function is activated concurrently when the Laser

Rangefinder is ON.

When the Laser Rangefinder is OFF, the VR (Vibration Reduction) function

automatically turns off.

■ Target priority mode (First Target Priority mode/Distant Target Priority mode)

This Nikon Laser Rangefinder employs the First Target Priority/Distant Target Priority switching system.

(Factory default setting is First Target Priority mode.)

When measuring overlapping subjects:

First Target Priority mode displays the distance of the closest subject and

Distant Target Priority mode displays that of the farthest subject.

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Display Description

After power on, displays for 2 seconds only.

Sufficient power available.

After power on, displays for 2 seconds only.

Power getting low.

Prepare to replace the battery.

Displayed continuously.

Low. Battery should be replaced with a new one.

Blinks. After blinking 3 times, automatically

powers o.

Power exhausted.

Replace the battery.

[First step]

￭ Inserting/Replacing battery

1. Type of battery

3V CR2 lithium battery x1

2. Inserting/Replacing battery

2-1. Open the battery chamber cover

Rotate the battery chamber cover counterclockwise and remove it. It may not open easily due to its rubber

packing for water resistance.

2-2. Insert the battery/Replace the old battery with a new one

Insert a new battery correctly positioned following the indication seal inside the chamber.

The [+] pole should be positioned toward the inside of the chamber. If the battery is not inserted correctly, the

Nikon Laser Rangefinder will not operate. When replacing the battery, remove the old battery then insert a new

one.

2-3. Close the battery chamber cover

Rotate the battery chamber cover clockwise to screw it into the body. It may not close easily due to the rubber

packing for water resistance, but continue to turn it all the way until it stops. Confirm that the cover is securely

closed.

3. Battery level indicator

* The battery condition mark in the internal display warns when the battery needs to be replaced.

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[Mode settings]

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Operation overview

* Unoperated for 8 seconds or longer returns you to the standby

screen whichever setting mode is displayed.

Long press of MODE button

(1.5 seconds or more)

Standby

Long press of MODE button

(1.5 seconds or more) or

unoperated for 8 seconds or

longer returns you to the standby

screen whichever setting mode is

displayed.

Changing the distance display

unit (F1)

mYD

Short press of PWR button (less than 1.5

seconds) switches unit.

Short press of MODE button

(less than 1.5 seconds)

Changing the measurement display

mode (F2)

Short press of PWR button (less than 1.5

seconds) switches mode.

Actual distance

mode

Horizontal

distance mode

Changing the target priority mode

(F3)

Short press of PWR button (less than 1.5

seconds) switches mode.

Distant Target

Priority mode

First Target

Priority mode

Short press of MODE button

(less than 1.5 seconds)

Short press of MODE button

(less than 1.5 seconds)

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■

Changing the distance display unit

(m/YD) (F1)

Factory default setting is yard (YD).

1. From standby, a long press (1.5 seconds or more) of the MODE button displays

the setting menu of the distance display unit (F1).

2. Short press (less than 1.5 seconds) of the PWR button switches units of meter

and yard.

3. After setting, a short press (less than 1.5 seconds) of the MODE button

displays the setting menu of the measurement display mode (F2).

When setting is completed, a long press (1.5 seconds or more) of the MODE

button or unoperated more than 8 seconds returns you to standby.

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■ Changing the measurement display mode (F2)

Horizontal distance mode and actual distance mode can be switched.

Factory default setting is horizontal distance mode.

1. From standby, a long press (1.5 seconds or more) of the MODE button, then a short

press (less than 1.5 seconds) of the MODE button displays the setting menu of the

measurement display mode (F2).

2. Short press (less than 1.5 seconds) of the PWR button switches the measurement

display mode.

3. After setting, a short press (less than 1.5 seconds) of the MODE button displays the

setting menu for target priority mode (F3).

When setting is completed, a long press (1.5 seconds or more) of the MODE button

or unoperated more than 8 seconds returns you to standby.

Displayed item differs according to the setting mode.

Horizontal distance mode

Actual distance mode

N/A

Actual

distance

N/A

Horizontal

distance

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■ Changing the target priority mode (F3)

This Nikon Laser Rangender employs the First Target Priority/Distant Target

Priority switching system.

Factory default setting is First Target Priority mode.

1. From standby, a long press (1.5 seconds or more) of the MODE button, then

a short press (less than 1.5 seconds) of the MODE button twice displays the

setting menu of the target priority mode (F3).

2. Short press (less than 1.5 seconds) of the PWR button switches the target

priority mode.

3. After setting, a long press (1.5 seconds or more) of the MODE button or

unoperated more than 8 seconds returns you to standby.

[First Target Priority mode/Distant Target Priority mode]

When measuring overlapping subjects:

First Target Priority mode displays the distance of the closest subject and

Distant Target Priority mode displays that of the farthest subject.

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[Measurement]

Caution — Controls, adjustments or usage of procedures other than those specified herein may

produce negative effects or damage to your health due to laser radiation.

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Measuring

1. Turn

on the power.

(Automatic power shut-off after approx. 8 seconds

unoperated.)

Immediately after power-on

2. Aim at the target.

Position the target at the center of the

target mark.

Standby

* Before measuring, be sure to confirm each mode setting.

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Please refer to each section on how to set each mode.

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Adjusting diopter

Adjust the diopter to obtain a clear internal display in the viewfinder.

First, rotate the diopter adjustment ring counterclockwise until it comes to a complete stop.

Next, turn on the power and rotate the diopter adjustment ring back and forth until the internal

display comes into focus.

3. Pressing the PWR button starts measurement.

After measurement, the result is displayed for approx. 8 seconds, then power automatically turns off.

If you press the

PWR button

during power-on, another measurement starts.

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Press and hold down the

PWR button to start continuous measurement up to approx. 8 seconds.

During measurement, the measured result is displayed consecutively while the laser irradiation mark is

blinking. If you release your finger from the button, continuous measurement stops.

Example of measurement

failure

Example of measured

distance display

Pressing the PWR button once starts single measurement, then displays the results.

■ Single measurement

■ Continuous measurement

Single measurement

Press PWR button once

Press and hold down the PWR button

Continuous measurement

Standby

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■ Specifications

Model ARROW ID 7000 VR

Measurement system

Measurement range

(actual distance)

7.3-915 meters/8-1,000 yards

Distance display (increment) Every 0.1m/yd.

Optical system

Magnification (x) 6

Effective diameter of objective

lens (mm)

21

Angular field of view (real) (˚) 7.5

Eye relief (mm) 18.0

Exit pupil (mm) 3.5

Diopter adjustment ±4m

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Others

Operating temperature (˚C/˚F) -10 — +50/14 — 122

Operating humidity (%RH) 80 or less (without dew condensation)

Power source

CR2 lithium battery x 1 (DC 3V)

Automatic power shut-off (after approx. 8 sec. unoperated)

Dimensions (L x H x W) (mm/in.) 99 x 75 x 48/3.9 x 3.0 x 1.9

Weight (g/oz.) Approx. 200/7.1 (without battery)

Structure

Waterproof (up to 1m/3.3 ft. for 10 minutes)*, fogproof

Battery chamber is rainproof — JIS/IEC protection class 4 (IPX4) equivalent

(under Nikon's testing conditions)**

Electromagnetic compatibility FCC Part15 SubPartB class B, EU:EMC directive, AS/NZS, VCCI classB, CU TR 020

Environment RoHS, WEEE

[Technical notes]

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Model ARROW ID 7000 VR

Laser

Laser classification

IEC60825-1: Class 1M/Laser Product

FDA/21 CFR Part 1040.10:Class I Laser Product

Wavelength (nm) 905

Pulse duration (ns) 9

Output (W) 20

Beam divergence (mrad) Vertical: 1.8, Horizontal: 0.25

* Waterproof models

This Nikon Laser Rangefinder is waterproof, and will suffer no damage to the optical system nor observation if submerged

or dropped in water to a maximum depth of 1 meter/3.3 feet for up to 10 minutes.

The Nikon Laser Rangefinder offers the following advantages:

• Can be used in conditions of high humidity, dust and rain without risk of damage to internal functions.

• Nitrogen-filled design makes it resistant to condensation and mold.

Observe the following when using the Nikon Laser Rangefinder:

• The unit is not a sealed structure, so it should not be operated nor held in running water.

• If any moisture is found on movable parts of this equipment, stop using it and wipe it off.

** The battery chamber is rainproof, not waterproof. Water may enter the device if the Rangefinder is submerged in water. If

water enters the battery chamber, wipe out any moisture and allow time for the chamber to dry.

Battery life

Continuous operation: Approx. 3,300 times (at approx. 20°C)

This figure may differ according to conditions such as temperature and other factors. Use only as a guide.

・ The battery supplied with this Nikon Laser Rangefinder is for operation checking. Due to natural electrical discharge, the life of

this battery will likely be shorter than that noted above.

・ If water enters the battery chamber due to submersion, dry the battery chamber well, then replace the battery.

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￭ Troubleshooting/Repair

If the Nikon Laser Rangefinder fails to function as expected, check the list below before consulting

your local dealer or the store where you purchased it.

● If there is a problem with the product.

Problem Cause/Solution

・Does not turn on

・Press the PWR button (top of the body).

・Check battery is inserted correctly.

・Replace the battery with a new one.

・Unable to measure

・Anomalous result

・Confirm each mode setting.

・Confirm if it can measure a large target close to you (example: a building

approx. 15m/yd. ahead of you).

・Clean the lens surface if necessary.

・Do not know if the VR

(Vibration Reduction)

function is working

・Compare the vibration of the target in the viewfinder when the Laser

Rangefinder is ON and OFF.

・ While the Laser Rangefinder is ON, the VR (Vibration Reduction) function is

always activated.

・ Cannot turn off the VR

(Vibration Reduction)

function

・The VR (Vibration Reduction) function is activated concurrently when

the Laser Rangefinder is ON. When the Laser Rangefinder is OFF, the VR

(Vibration Reduction) function automatically turns off.

・The VR (Vibration Reduction) function cannot be switched on and off.

・There are minute motion

sounds when the power

turns on and off

・Due to the VR (Vibration Reduction) system motor, minute motion

sounds occur. These sounds are normal, please continue to use the Laser

Rangefinder.

・[

] is displayed in the

internal display

・ Failure indication. Please contact your local dealer or the store where you

purchased the product.

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● If you require a repair, please contact your local dealer or the store where you purchased the product.

Do not repair or disassemble. It may result in a serious incident.

Please note that Nikon is not responsible for any direct or indirect damage if the user attempts repair

or disassembly.

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