Bushnell TOUR V4 User manual
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Model: 201660/201661
07-17
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EYEPIECE
POWER/FIRE
Model # 201660
Model # 201661
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CONGRATULATIONS ON YOUR PURCHASE OF THE BUSHNELL®TOUR V4™
INCORPORATING PINSEEKER™TECHNOLOGY WITH JOLT™.
The TOUR V4 is a precision Laser Rangefinding optical instrument designed to provide many years of
enjoyment. This booklet will help you achieve optimum performance by explaining its adjustments and
features as well as how to care for this precise laser rangefinding optical instrument. To ensure optimal
performance and longevity, please read these instructions before using your TOUR V4.
INTRODUCTION
Your TOUR V4 is Bushnell’s newest addition to an award winning line of golf laser rangefinders specifically
made for golfers. TOUR V4 features PinSeeker™technology with JOLT™, allowing the golfer to easily and
quickly “zero” in on the flag without acquiring background targets. The TOUR V4 weighs a mere 5.6 ounces
and made to fit into the palm of your hand. TOUR V4 also features an adjustable eyepiece, 5X magnification,
and is capable of providing distance from 5 to 1000 yards with incredible one yard accuracy! Like other
Bushnell laser rangefinders, the TOUR V4 is not dependent upon reflectors, and will provide distance to trees,
bunkers, and virtually any object on any golf course in the world.
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HOW OUR DIGITAL TECHNOLOGY WORKS
The TOUR V4 WITH PINSEEKER emits invisible, eye safe, infrared energy pulses. The TOUR V4’s Advanced
Digital microprocessor and ASIC chip (Application-Specific 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 rangefinder, to the target, and back.
RANGING ACCURACY
The ranging accuracy of the TOUR V4 is plus or minus one yard/meter under most circumstances. The
maximum range of the instrument depends on the reflectivity of the target. The maximum distance for most
objects is 700 yards/640 meters while for highly reflective objects the maximum is 1000 yards/914
meters. Note: You will get both longer and shorter maximum distances depending on the reflective properties of the
particular target and the environmental conditions at the time the distance of an object is being measured.
The color, surface finish, size and shape of the target all affect reflectivity and range. The brighter the
color, the longer the range. Red is highly reflective, for example, and allows longer ranges than the color
black, which is the least reflective color. A shiny finish provides more range than a dull one. A small target
is more difficult to range than a larger target. The angle to the target also has an effect. Shooting to a
target at a 90 degree angle (where the target surface is perpendicular to the flight 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 affect the ranging capabilities of the unit.
The 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.
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GETTING STARTED
REPLACING THE BATTERY
Your TOUR V4 comes with a battery already installed, so it’s ready to use right away. To replace the
battery, remove the battery cap by lifting the battery cap tab and then rotating counter clockwise. Insert a
CR-2 3-volt lithium battery into the compartment negative end first, then replace the battery cap.
NOTE: It is recommended that the battery be replaced at least once every 12 months.
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.
ADJUSTING THE EYEPIECE
Your TOUR V4 is constructed with an adjustable eyepiece (+/- 3 Diopter Adjustment) that allows one
to focus the LCD display relative to the image. Simply rotate the eyepiece until the reticle and object
distanced to are both in focus to your eye.
OPERATIONAL SUMMARY
While looking through the 5x eyepiece, depress the POWER/FIRE button once to activate the in-view
Liquid Crystal Display (LCD). Place the aiming circle (located in the center of the field of view) upon a
target at least 5 yards away, depress and hold the POWER/FIRE 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/
FIRE button. The crosshairs surrounding the aiming circle will disappear once the POWER/FIRE button
has been released (i.e. the laser is no longer being transmitted). Note: Once activated, the LCD will
remain active and display the last distance measurement for 10 seconds. You can depress the power
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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 magnified lenses. The maximum time the laser is
transmitted (fired) is 10 seconds. To re-fire, press the POWER/FIRE button down again.
LIQUID CRYSTAL DISPLAY (LCD) INDICATORS
Your TOUR V4 ’s LCD incorporates illuminated icons or symbols that indicate the selected unit of measure,
when the laser is actively firing, when a target has been acquired, and targeting modes. A summary of
these features follows:
MODE and UNIT OF MEASURE OPTIONS
The TOUR V4 can be used to measure distances in yards or meters. The unit of measure indicators are
located in the lower right portion of the LCD. To select between yards and meters (#201660), press and
hold the POWER/FIRE button. The display will begin to cycle through the options (#201661): Yards w/
Slope, Yards, Meters w/Slope, Meters (for details on the Slope feature, see “About Tour V4-Slope Edition”). When
the units and Slope mode you want to use are displayed, release the POWER/FIRE button to select it. If
you are changing from yards to meters, a change in unit of measure will be indicated by the illumination
of the M for meter indicator while the Y for Yard indicator is turned off. If you are changing from meters
to yards, the opposite will occur. The TOUR V4 will return to the last unit of measure setting used each
time the unit is turned on.
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/FIRE button. The crosshairs surrounding the circle will
disappear once the POWER/FIRE button has been released (i.e. the laser is no longer being transmitted).
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PinSeeker (LCD Indicator - ) Ever have trouble getting distance to the flag?This advanced mode allows
easy acquisition of the flag without inadvertently getting distances to background targets (i.e. trees) that
have stronger signal strength.
Press the POWER/FIRE button to turn the unit on. Next, align the aiming circle reticle onto the flag that
you want distance to. Then, press and hold the POWER/FIRE button and move the laser slowly over
the flag or desired object until a circle surrounds the flag indicator. If the laser beam recognized more
than one object (i.e. flag and background trees), distance of the flag will
be displayed and a circle will surround the PinSeeker indicator informing
the user that distance to the flag (i.e. closer object) is being displayed in the
LCD (as seen below). There may be times when only the laser beam only
sees one object in its path. In this case, the distance will be displayed, but
because more than one object was not acquired, a circle will not surround
the flag indicator.
TIP: While pressing the POWER/FIRE button, you can move the device slowly
from object to object and intentionally force the laser to hit multiple objects
to ensure that you are only displaying the closest of the objects recognized
by the laser.
Once the device has shut off, the unit will always default back to the last
mode used.
About JOLT
The new JOLT feature provides a vibration signal (similar to setting a cell
phone to “vibrate”) that will be felt when the Pinseeker technology indicates
the flag has been detected and the distance to it is displayed in the LCD.
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About TOUR V4 - Slope Edition (LCD Indicator “ - - - “ ) This advanced and patented technology found
on SLOPE EDITION models features a built-in accelerometer-based inclinometer that digitally displays
the exact slope angle from -20 to +20 degrees of elevation and is +/- 1.0 degree accurate. The Slope
+/-™Edition models will automatically compute an angle compensated range based upon distance and
slope angle determined by the laser rangefinder and built-in inclinometer. This data is then combined with
internal algorithmic formulas dealing with average club use and ball trajectories. The angle compensated
range provides direction on how to play the shot (i.e. add distance if an incline, subtract distance if a
decline).
PINSEEKER™WITH SLOPE +/-™
The advanced patented SLOPE mode is available only on model 201661 (Tour V4™ Slope +/-™).
This model features a built-in accelerometer-based inclinometer that digitally displays the exact slope
angle from -20 to +20 degrees of elevation and is +/- 1.0 degree accurate. The Slope +/-™ mode will
automatically compute an angle compensated range based upon distance and slope angle determined
by the laser rangefinder and built-in inclinometer. This data is then combined with internal algorithmic
formulas dealing with average club use and ball trajectories. The angle compensated range provides
direction on how to play the shot (i.e. add distance if an incline, subtract distance if a decline).
HOW TO USE SLOPE +/-™
Once in this mode, you will see a “ - - - ” in the field of view informing you that you are in the Slope
+/- Mode. Press the POWER button to obtain distance to the flag or other objects. Once the range is
displayed, continue to hold the POWER button down for approximately 2 seconds while holding the
aiming circle on the flag and keeping the unit as steady as possible so as to allow the inclinometer
enough time to measure slope. Then release the POWER button. Once you have released the power
button, a degree of angle and compensated range will be displayed.
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The Advantage of Slope Edition
The distance to flag A in the drawing below is 162 yards. It is also 162 yards to flag B although it is on
a slope.
However, if you were to play this hole as 162 yards, the ball (X) would fall short of the hole/flag because
you did not take slope into account.
OPTICAL DESIGN
Magnification and Coatings
The TOUR V4 features 5x magnification and Multi-Coated optics. A liquid crystal display (LCD) is mounted
within the optical system and when activated, displays a reticle for targeting, yards/meters, and Mode
indicators. Inherent in the manufacturing process are small black spots that appear in the optical system.
These are a natural characteristic of the LCD and cannot be fully eliminated in the manufacturing process.
They do not affect the distancing performance of the unit.
162 YARDS
162 YARDS
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