Bushnell The Truth with ClearShot - 202442 Owner's manual

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Model: 202442 02-16

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CONTENTS

English

Français

Español

Deutsch

Italiano

4 - 15

16 - 27

28 - 41

42 - 55

56 - 68

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Congratulations on purchasing a laser rangender that is tested, proven and endorsed by one of the most well

known hunting teams.

When the leader in laser rangender technology teams up with the world’s most successful call maker, it’s all

about ensuring the hunting experience of a lifetime. We proudly introduce the new Bushnell THE TRUTH laser

rangender, approved by Team Primos! is laser rangender is lightweight, compact, and extremely fast. THE

TRUTH outshines other rangenders from tree stands and steep terrain thanks to Angle Range Compensation

(ARC). Hit the FIRE button and it calculates the “shoots-like” distance based on the angle of your shot. Featuring

Bow Mode, this unit displays line-of-sight, angle, and true horizontal distance from 7-199 yards, so you always know

what pin to use. Rie hunters don’t worry, THE TRUTH will accurately provide line of sight distance from 7-850

yards.

ENGLISH

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INTRODUCTION

Your BUSHNELL

®

THE TRUTH

™

laser rangender is a precision instrument designed to provide many years of

enjoyment. is booklet will help you achieve optimum performance by explaining its adjustments and features as

well as how to care for this precise laser rangending instrument. To ensure optimal performance and longevity, please

read these instructions before using your THE TRUTH laser rangender.

HOW IT WORKS

THE TRUTH

™

emits invisible, eye safe, infrared energy pulses. e Advanced Digital microprocessor and ASIC chip

(Application-Specic 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

rangender, to the target, and back.

RANGING ACCURACY

e ranging accuracy of the THE TRUTH is plus or minus one yard/meter under most circumstances. e maximum

range of the instrument depends on the reectivity of the target. e maximum distance for most objects is 600 yards/549

meters, while for highly reective objects the maximum is 850 yards 777 meters, and 200 yards/183 meters to a deer

sized animal. Note: You will get both longer and shorter maximum distances depending on the reective properties

of the particular target and the environmental conditions at the time the distance of an object is being measured.

e color, surface nish, size and shape of the target all aect reectivity and range. e brighter the color, the longer

the range. White is highly reective, for example, and allows longer ranges than the color black, which is the least

reective color. A shiny nish provides more range than a dull one. A small target is more dicult to range than a

larger target. e angle to the target also has an eect. Shooting to a target at a 90 degree angle (where the target

surface is perpendicular to the ight 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 aect

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the ranging capabilities of the unit. e 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.

GETTING STARTED

INSERTING THE BATTERY

Remove the Posi-read™ battery door by lifting the battery door tab and then rotating counter clockwise. Insert a

CR-2 3-volt lithium battery into the compartment positive end rst, then replace the battery cap.

NOTE: It is recommended that the battery be replaced at least once every 12 months.

OPERATIONAL SUMMARY

While looking through the 4x eyepiece, depress the power button once to activate the in-view Liquid Crystal Display

(LCD). Place the aiming circle (located in the center of the eld of view) upon a target at least 7 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. e crosshairs surrounding the aiming circle will disappear once the power button has been

released or a distance has been displayed (i.e. the laser is no longer being transmitted). Note: Once activated, the LCD

will remain active and display the last distance measurement for 30 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 magnied lenses. e maximum time the laser is transmitted (red) is 10 seconds. To

re-re, press the button down again.

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LIQUID CRYSTAL DISPLAY (LCD) INDICATORS

THE TRUTH

™

features a Perma Focus monocular optical system for viewing your target. A liquid crystal display

(LCD) is mounted within the optical system and when activated, displays unit of measure, a reticle for targeting, when

the laser is actively ring, when a target has been acquired, and a battery life indicator. Inherent in the manufacturing

process are small black spots that appear in the optical system. ese are a natural characteristic of the LCD and

cannot be fully eliminated in the manufacturing process. ey do not aect the distancing performance of the unit. A

summary of these features is presented below.

UNIT OF MEASURE OPTIONS

THE TRUTH

™

can be used to measure distances in yards or meters. e unit of measure

indicators are located in the lower right portion of the LCD. To select your preference (Y or

M), start by pressing the power button briey to turn on the display. While looking through

the eyepiece, hold down the Plus OR Minus button on the side of the unit for a few seconds

until the display changes to “SET” (right). Press the Plus or Minus button to toggle back and

forth between Yards and Meters. Once your desired unit of measure is displayed, press and

release the power button 3 times (or proceed to calibrate for your bowsight-see pages 8-9). e

device will return to the last unit of measure setting used each time the unit is turned on.

RETICLE FOR TARGETING OBJECTS

Place the aiming circle (located in the center of the eld of view) upon a target at least 7 yards away, depress and hold

the power button down until the range reading is displayed near the bottom of the in-view display.

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. e crosshairs surrounding the circle will disappear once the power button has been

released or a distance has been displayed (i.e. the laser is no longer being transmitted).

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BATTERY LIFE INDICATOR

Low Battery Indicator: If “ “ is displayed within the in-view readout, this means “low

battery” or battery charge is getting low and the 3-volt lithium battery should be replaced.

ARC FEATURE / BOW MODE

ARC (Angle Range Compensation): In addition to all of the features described above, THE TRUTH is an advanced

premium laser rangender featuring a built-in accelerometer-based inclinometer that digitally displays the exact angle

from -90 to +90 degrees of elevation and is +/- 1.0 degree accurate.

e THE TRUTH

™

solves a problem hunters have been faced with for years. e problem: hunters have struggled

with extreme uphill and downhill angles because of how these angles alter true horizontal distance to your target. e

Solution: ARC’s integrated inclinometer provides elevation angle to allow for distance compensation when targeting

objects that are either uphill or downhill.

Bow Mode: Displays line of sight distance, degree of elevation, and true distance range from 7-199 yards / meters and

a maximum inclination of +/- 90°.

Once the range is displayed, continue to hold the POWER button down for approximately 2 seconds while holding

the aiming circle on the object and keeping the unit as steady as possible so as to allow the inclinometer enough time

to measure angle. en release the POWER button. Once you have released the power button, a degree of angle and

compensated range will be displayed (alternating) beneath the line of sight distance as seen in the example on pg. 9.

When line of sight distances from 7-199 yards are displayed, the rangender is in “Bow Mode”, and the angle and

a compensated distance will also automatically be displayed. If distances greater than 199 yards are displayed, the

compensated distances will no longer be displayed, only the angle.

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BOW MODE EXAMPLE

In the example on the right, line of sight is 32 yards, angle is -44 degrees, and the Angle

Range Compensated distance is 23 yards. e ARC distance represents “shoot as,” so instead

of shooting as 32 yards, shoot as 23 yards. If you were to shoot as if 32 yards, you would

shoot over the top of your intended target because of the severe angle.

e line of sight distance will display in the primary numeric display and the inclination

(angle) and horizontal distance (ARC) will alternately display in the secondary numeric

display area below it. Bushnell

®

determined through extensive testing and interviews with

high-prole bow hunting experts that multiple bow ballistic groups were not necessary. Bow-

hunters want to know true horizontal distance because that is how they practice shooting,

and once they condently know that, they can make any necessary adjustments. Giving the

bow-hunter anything else other than horizontal distance creates additional confusion and

uncertainty.

Many people mistakenly believe that uphill shots perform dierently from downhill shots

because of gravity. However, it is not due to gravity, but more of an aberration of the sighting system used on bows.

e sighting pin on a bow resides several inches above the mechanical axis of the arrow. For example, when one is

aiming 23 degrees up an incline, the arrow is at a dierent angle.

NOTE: We took the most commonly used features and included them all in a simple to use, one button operation device. is

laser rangender always functions in Bow mode from 7-199 yards. e device will provide line of sight distance only when

objects greater than 199 yards are acquired.

Inclination (Angle) ARC (Horiz.) Distance

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ABOUT CLEARSHOT TECHNOLOGY

e Truth with ClearShot® technology provides

instantaneous feedback on your shot clearance. is

advanced laser technology takes the guess out of

archery shots, even allowing hunters the ability to no

longer worry about clipping branches or hitting other

obstructions. And with a simple process, you can

calibrate the rangender to correspond with the speed

of the bow through the sight system. When done and a

target is ranged, a dot/line is displayed to show the max

height your arrow will travel.

e Truth with ClearShot® ranges out to 850 yards with a “shoots like” distance of 200 yards. And it even shows the

angle of your shot in the process. All that, combined with our exclusive Angle Range Compensation (ARC), make this

the ultimate rangender for bow hunters.

CALIBRATING CLEARSHOT

TO YOUR BOW SIGHT

A paper ClearShot calibration sheet is provided with your rangender (additional sheets are available at www.bushnell.

com). If your bow sight has 20 and 40 yard/meter pins, use the “20 PIN/40 PIN” side of the sheet, if it has 20 and

60y/m pins, use the “20 PIN/60 PIN” side. Fasten the calibration sheet to a wall, tree, etc. at a height that is level with

your bow sight when holding your bow normally at a distance of about 10 yards from the sheet.

Next, follow these steps to calibrate the rangender for your specic bow:

1. Start with your bow at a distance of approximately 10 yards/meters from the calibration sheet.

2. In shooting position, move forward or backward until your 20 and 40 yard/meter bow sight pins (or 20 and

60 yard/meter pins if using the other side of the sheet) are lined up with the 20 and 40 PIN targets on the

calibration sheet (20 and 60 PIN targets if using the other side of the sheet).

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3. Remaining at this distance, activate the rangender by briey pressing the Power button. Next, hold down the

Plus OR Minus button on the side of the unit until the display changes to “SET” (allows selection of Yards or

Meters) (Fig. 1). Press the Power button to change the display to “CAL”-you are now in calibration mode, with

a “40” or “60” ashing at the bottom of the display (Fig. 2). If your bow sight has a 40 Yard/Meter Pin, select

“40” using the Plus/Minus buttons. If your sight has a 60 Y/M pin, select “60”.

4. Press the Power button again. e display will ash “C5” (or “C” with a dierent number) (Fig. 3). Align the

rangender’s center circle with the “40 PIN” target on the calibration sheet (“60 PIN” target if using the other

side of the sheet).

5. Press the Plus or Minus button until the solid dot/line on the vertical scale of the rangender is aligned with

the “20 PIN” mark on the calibration sheet (with the center circle still on the 40 or 60 PIN mark) (Fig. 4).

Note the “C” (calibration) reference number, especially if you use multiple bows or sights. Once calibrated, you

can quickly return to the correct setting for that bow/sight by selecting this reference number when you use it.

6. e calibration process is complete. Press the Power button to exit and return the rangender to normal

operation.

Once calibrated, if you re the rangender and see a line/dot indicator above the aiming circle, it represents the highest

point in the trajectory your arrow will follow. is will help you determine if there are any obstacles in its path, or if

you have a “clear shot”.

Fig. 1

Fig. 2 Fig. 3 Fig. 4

press “+

”

for up

press “

-”

for down

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SPECIFICATIONS

Dimensions: Pocket Size Vertical Design, measuring 1.4 x 2.4 x 3.8 inches

Weight: 5.2 oz.

Accuracy: +/- 1 yard

7-yard minimum, 850 yards to a reective target, 600 yards to a tree, 200 yards to a deer

Built-In Inclinometer

ARC provides hunters true horizontal distance from 7-199 yards

Magnication: 4x

FOV: 430 ft. @ 1000 yards

Total Eye Relief: 20mm

Exit Pupil: 5 mm

Power Source: 3- volt lithium battery included

RainProof

CLEANING

Gently blow away any dust or debris on the lenses (or use a soft lens brush). To remove dirt or ngerprints, 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 uid or isopropyl alcohol may be used. Always apply the uid to the cleaning cloth

- never directly on the lens.

Patent #’s: 8,282,493 | 8,500,563 | 9,057,587 | 9,068,795 | 9,212,868

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TROUBLE SHOOTING

If unit does not turn on – LCD does not illuminate:

• Depress POWER button.

• Check and if necessary, replace battery.

If unit powers down (display goes blank when attempting to power the laser):

• e battery is either weak or low quality. Replace the battery with a good quality

3 -volt lithium battery.

If target range cannot be obtained:

• Make sure LCD is illuminated.

• Make sure that the power button is being depressed.

• Make sure that nothing, such as your hand or nger, is blocking the objective lenses (lenses closest

to the target) that emit and receive the laser pulses.

• Make sure unit is held steady while depressing power button.

NOTE: e last range reading does not need to be cleared before ranging another target. Simply aim at the new target

using the LCD’s reticle, depress the power button and hold until new range reading is displayed.

Specications, instructions, and the operation of these products are subject to change without notice.

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ONE-YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY

Your Bushnell

®

product is warranted to be free of defects in materials and workmanship for one year after the date of purchase. In the event of

a defect under this warranty, we will, at our option, repair or replace the product, provided that you return the product postage prepaid. is

warranty does not cover damages caused by misuse, improper handling, installation, or maintenance provided by someone other than a Bushnell

Authorized Service Department.

Any return made under this warranty must be accompanied by the items listed below:

1. A check/money order in the amount of $10.00 to cover the cost of postage and handling.

2. Name, address and daytime phone # for product return.

3. An explanation of the defect.

4. Copy of your dated proof of purchase.

5. Do not send in accessories (batteries, straps, etc.), only the product for repair.

Product should be well packed in a sturdy outside shipping carton to prevent damage in transit, and shipped to the address listed below:

IN U.S.A. Send To: IN CANADA Send To:

Bushnell Outdoor Products Bushnell Outdoor Products

Attn.: Repairs Attn.: Repairs

9200 Cody 140 Great Gulf Drive, Unit B

Overland Park, Kansas 66214 Vaughan, Ontario L4K 5W1

For products purchased outside the United States or Canada please contact your local dealer for applicable warranty information.

In Europe you may also contact Bushnell at:

Bushnell Germany GmbH

European Service Centre

Mathias-Brüggen-Str. 80

D-50827 Köln

GERMANY

Tel: +49 221 995568-0

Fax: +49 221 995568-20

is warranty gives you specic legal rights.

You may have other rights which vary from country to country.

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FCC 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.

Shielded interface cable must be used with the equipment in order to comply with the limits for a digital device pursuant to Subpart

B of Part 15 of FCC Rules.

Specifications and designs are subject to change without any notice or obligation on the part of the manufacturer

FDA SAFETY

Class 1 laser product in accordance with IEC 60825-1:2007.

Complies with 21 CFR 1040.10 and 1040.11 for laser products except for deviations pursuant to Laser Notice No. 50, dated June

24, 2007.

Caution: There are no user controls, adjustments or procedures. Performance of procedures other than those specified herein may

result in access to invisible laser light.

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TABLA DE LOCALIZACIÓN DE FALLAS

Si la unidad no se enciende ñ la pantalla LCD no se ilumina:

• Pulse el botón POWER (de encendido).

• Verique la pila y, de ser necesario, reemplácela.

Si la unidad se apaga (la pantalla se queda en blanco cuando se intenta activar el láser):

• La pila está baja o bien es de baja calidad. Reemplace la pila por una de buena calidad Pila de litio de 3 voltios.

Si el alcance del blanco no se puede obtener:

• Asegúrese de que la pantalla LCD esté iluminada.

• Asegúrese de estar pulsando el botón de encendido.

• Asegúrese de que no haya algo -tal como su mano o el dedo- bloqueando las lentes del objetivo

(las lentes más cercanas al blanco) que emiten y reciben los pulsos del láser.

• Asegúrese de estar sosteniendo la unidad rmemente mientras pulsa el botón de encendido.

NOTA: No es necesario borrar la última lectura del alcance antes de determinar la distancia de otro blanco.

Simplemente apunte hacia el nuevo blanco usando la retícula de la Pantalla LCD, pulse el botón de encendido sin

soltarlo hasta visualizar la nueva lectura de distancia.

Las especicaciones, las instrucciones y el funcionamiento de estos productos están sujetos a cambio sin previo aviso.

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