Vortex Viper HD 3000 User manual

PRODUCT MANUAL

VIPER®

HD 3000

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VIPER®HD 3000 LASER RANGEFINDER

Conquer those long-range shots when every moment

matters, and precision is everything. Packed into the

Viper®HD 3000 is an HD optical system, and a 3000-

yard max range to close the distance.

Images are for representation only.

Product may vary slightly from what is shown.

Speciﬁcations

MAGNIFICATION 7x

OBJECTIVE LENS 25mm

MAX REFLECTIVE RANGE Up to 3000 yds. (2743m)

TREE RANGE Up to 2300 yds. (2103m)

DEER RANGE Up to 2000 yds. (1829m)

MINIMUM RANGE 6 yds. (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. 314'

Angular 6°

EYE RELIEF 15.5mm

BATTERY TYPE CR123

BATTERY LIFE 4000 + Range Cycles at Brightness Level 4

LENGTH 4.2" (107.2mm)

HEIGHT 3.1" (79mm)

WIDTH 1.7" (42mm)

WEIGHT W/ BATTERY 9.1 oz. (258g)

VIPER®

HD 3000

2 3

VIPER®HD 3000 LASER RANGEFINDER

Conquer those long-range shots when every moment

matters, and precision is everything. Packed into the

Viper®HD 3000 is an HD optical system, and a 3000-

yard max range to close the distance.

Images are for representation only.

Product may vary slightly from what is shown.

Speciﬁcations

MAGNIFICATION 7x

OBJECTIVE LENS 25mm

MAX REFLECTIVE RANGE Up to 3000 yds. (2743m)

TREE RANGE Up to 2300 yds. (2103m)

DEER RANGE Up to 2000 yds. (1829m)

MINIMUM RANGE 6 yds. (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. 314'

Angular 6°

EYE RELIEF 15.5mm

BATTERY TYPE CR123

BATTERY LIFE 4000 + Range Cycles at Brightness Level 4

LENGTH 4.2" (107.2mm)

HEIGHT 3.1" (79mm)

WIDTH 1.7" (42mm)

WEIGHT W/ BATTERY 9.1 oz. (258g)

VIPER®

HD 3000

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Adjustable

Eyecup

Battery

Compartment

Wrist Lanyard

Attachment

Tripod

Adapter Socket

Diopter Focus

Measure Button

Objective Lens

Utility Clip

Ocular Focus

Menu Button

BASIC OPERATION

Battery Installation and Replacement

To insert a new battery, ﬂip up

the ﬁnger tab on the Battery Cap

located on the bottom of the unit

and unscrew, counterclockwise,

to remove. Insert CR123 battery

with the positive side (+) facing

outwards. Reinstall Battery Cap and

ensure it is tightly closed.

Power Up

Once the battery is installed,

the Viper®HD 3000 is in ready

condition – the normal power-

off condition when not ranging.

To power up the Viper®HD 3000 from ready condition

and prepare for ranging, press and release the “Measure”

button. The HCD or LOS ranging screen will display. The

auto-shutoff feature can be adjusted to 15, 30, or 60

seconds. See the “Auto-Shutoff” section on page 14.

Note: While in the menu, the Viper®HD 3000 will auto-shutoff

after 20 seconds if no buttons are pressed.

Battery Cap

VIPER®

HD 3000

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Adjustable

Eyecup

Battery

Compartment

Wrist Lanyard

Attachment

Tripod

Adapter Socket

Diopter Focus

Measure Button

Objective Lens

Utility Clip

Ocular Focus

Menu Button

BASIC OPERATION

Battery Installation and Replacement

To insert a new battery, ﬂip up

the ﬁnger tab on the Battery Cap

located on the bottom of the unit

and unscrew, counterclockwise,

to remove. Insert CR123 battery

with the positive side (+) facing

outwards. Reinstall Battery Cap and

ensure it is tightly closed.

Power Up

Once the battery is installed,

the Viper®HD 3000 is in ready

condition – the normal power-

off condition when not ranging.

To power up the Viper®HD 3000 from ready condition

and prepare for ranging, press and release the “Measure”

button. The HCD or LOS ranging screen will display. The

auto-shutoff feature can be adjusted to 15, 30, or 60

seconds. See the “Auto-Shutoff” section on page 14.

Note: While in the menu, the Viper®HD 3000 will auto-shutoff

after 20 seconds if no buttons are pressed.

Battery Cap

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HD 3000

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Low Battery Icon

The Low Battery Icon comes on at

25% and stays on until there is no

power or the battery is replaced.

Adjust the Eyecup

The eyecup on the Viper®HD 3000 twists in and out so

any viewer can see the full ﬁeld and enjoy comfortable

viewing and ranging – with or without eyeglasses. When

not using eyeglasses or sunglasses, it is recommended to

keep the eyecup fully extended. For best viewing when

wearing eyeglasses, twist eyecup in.

Adjustable

Eyecup

Diopter Focus

Low Battery

Focus

Adjust the diopter until the image is sharp. Make note of

this diopter setting in case you need to set it again.

Attaching the Wrist Lanyard

The Lanyard provides a secure way

to carry your rangeﬁnder.

Utility Clip

The Viper®HD 3000 comes with a Utility Clip on the

unit’s left-hand side. You can switch Utility Clip’s side by

unscrewing the 2.5mm hex screws on the left-hand side,

and the 2.5mm hex screws on the unit’s right-hand side.

Reinstall the Utility Clip on the unit’s right-hand side

and replace the 2.5mm hex screws on the left-hand side.

Utility Clip2.5mm

Hex Screws

Loop the Lanyard

through attachment

socket.

VIPER®

HD 3000

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Low Battery Icon

The Low Battery Icon comes on at

25% and stays on until there is no

power or the battery is replaced.

Adjust the Eyecup

The eyecup on the Viper®HD 3000 twists in and out so

any viewer can see the full ﬁeld and enjoy comfortable

viewing and ranging – with or without eyeglasses. When

not using eyeglasses or sunglasses, it is recommended to

keep the eyecup fully extended. For best viewing when

wearing eyeglasses, twist eyecup in.

Adjustable

Eyecup

Diopter Focus

Low Battery

Focus

Adjust the diopter until the image is sharp. Make note of

this diopter setting in case you need to set it again.

Attaching the Wrist Lanyard

The Lanyard provides a secure way

to carry your rangeﬁnder.

Utility Clip

The Viper®HD 3000 comes with a Utility Clip on the

unit’s left-hand side. You can switch Utility Clip’s side by

unscrewing the 2.5mm hex screws on the left-hand side,

and the 2.5mm hex screws on the unit’s right-hand side.

Reinstall the Utility Clip on the unit’s right-hand side

and replace the 2.5mm hex screws on the left-hand side.

Utility Clip2.5mm

Hex Screws

Loop the Lanyard

through attachment

socket.

VIPER®

HD 3000

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MODE SELECTION

Changing Modes on the Viper®HD 3000

The Viper®HD 3000 is factory set to the angle

compensating HCD range mode, Normal target mode,

brightness level 3, default auto-shutoff at 30 seconds,

and displayed in yards.

To Change Modes

Press and release the

“Measure” button to power

the unit On. To change

modes, press and hold the

“Menu” button until the

Mode Selection screen

appears (about 2 seconds).

Scroll through the mode

options by clicking

the “Menu” button. To

adjust a mode, click the

“Measure” button.

To save your settings and exit the Mode Selection screen,

press and hold the “Menu” button for at least two seconds.

Use the “Menu”

button to activate

the Mode

Selection menu

and scroll through

mode options.

Use the “Measure”

button to adjust

the mode.

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.

LOS ModeHCD Mode

VIPER®

HD 3000

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MODE SELECTION

Changing Modes on the Viper®HD 3000

The Viper®HD 3000 is factory set to the angle

compensating HCD range mode, Normal target mode,

brightness level 3, default auto-shutoff at 30 seconds,

and displayed in yards.

To Change Modes

Press and release the

“Measure” button to power

the unit On. To change

modes, press and hold the

“Menu” button until the

Mode Selection screen

appears (about 2 seconds).

Scroll through the mode

options by clicking

the “Menu” button. To

adjust a mode, click the

“Measure” button.

To save your settings and exit the Mode Selection screen,

press and hold the “Menu” button for at least two seconds.

Use the “Menu”

button to activate

the Mode

Selection menu

and scroll through

mode options.

Use the “Measure”

button to adjust

the mode.

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.

LOS ModeHCD Mode

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HD 3000

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HCD Mode

The Horizontal Component Distance (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.

Horizontal Component

Distance: 385 Yards

500 Yard Line of Sight

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.

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.

Note: To correctly account for wind, you need to know the Line of

Sight distance to the target as it is based on how far the bullet

travels to the target. This can be achieved using LOS mode.

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