Operational Summary
Caution — use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other than those specified herein
may result in hazardous radiation exposure
1. Install a battery in the battery chamber. (See “Changing Batteries”)
2. Rubber eyepiece cup
Eyeglass wearer: Collapse the eyepiece cups.
Non-eyeglass wearers: Do not collapse the eyepiece cups.
3. Diopter adjustment
Adjust diopter to obtain a clear image in the LCD.
First, rotate the diopter adjustment ring counterclockwise until it comes to a complete stop. Next, turn on the power to activate
the LCD when you look through the Laser 1200. Rotate the diopter adjustment ring clockwise until the display comes into
focus.
If the diopter is not adjusted to correspond to your eyesight, you may not be able to clearly focus your subject.
4. Measuring
Note:
Depressing and holding down the POWER button causes all symbols to be displayed in the LCD panel. After you remove your
finger from the POWER button, the last-used setting is displayed. (If you
briefly
press the POWER button then remove your finger, the LCD
panel may display the last-used setting without displaying all of the symbols. This is not a malfunction or other problem.)
6. Selecting target priority
Target Priority Switch System allows you to select display mode from First Target Priority and Distant Target Priority.
POWER button
Keep pressing
The instrument continuously
measures distance for
20 seconds
• Continuous measurement
5. Select unit of measurement:
m
(meter) or
YD
(yard)
Meters
[
]
Yards
[
]
Press and hold MODE button for more than
1.5 seconds until the display changes
First Target
Priority
[
]
Distant
Target
Priority
* Depress MODE button to change the measurement unit.
Switching procedure
1. LCD panel should be on.
2. Press and hold MODE button, then depress and hold POWER button within one second, and continue to press and hold both buttons. (If
buttons are not pressed in the correct order, switching will not take place.)
3. Hold both buttons (approx. two seconds) until "G" appears or disappears (depending on current target priority), to confirm switching.
Then release buttons.
Depress POWER button
LCD illuminates
Align the reticle [
] with the target
Depress POWER button
[
576
.
5
] or [
105
5
]
Power off, display disappears
[- - - -]
8 seconds pass without
operation
Before display
disappears
Power on, Last Use default settings are active, Backlight off
Change to Target Priority
When the First Target Priority is selected and does not appear when
Distant Target Priority is selected.
Start measuring
[
] indicates “Now measuring”
Successfully
measured
Display distance
Fail to measure/Cannot measure
Press and hold MODE button,
then depress POWER button
(continue to press and hold MODE button)
M
easur
e
again
Operating results
Conditions/operation
[
] apprears
The Nikon Laser 1200 features a Roof-prism monocular optical system for viewing your target. A liquid crystal display (LCD) is
mounted within the optical system that when activated, displays a reticle for targeting, meter/yard and Target Priority and a target
quality gauge, as well as precision and low battery indicators. It is also equipped with a built-in backlight.
Specifications
Troubleshooting/Repair
If problems persist after consulting the Troubleshooting Table, please contact your local dealer to check/repair the Laser
1200. Never let anyone other than the official representative of the product manufacturer check or repair the Laser 1200.
Failure to follow this instruction could result in injury, or damage to the product.
If your Nikon Laser 1200 should require repair, please contact your local dealer for details regarding where to send it. Before doing
so, you are advised to consult the Troubleshooting Table below.
* Waterproof models:
The Laser 1200 is waterproof, and will suffer no damage to the optical system if submerged or dropped in water to a maximum depth
of 2 meters for up to 5 minutes.
The Laser 1200 offers the following advantages:
• Can be used in conditions of high humidity, dust and rain without risk of damage.
• Nitrogen-filled design makes it resistant to condensation and mold.
Observe the following when using the Laser 1200:
• As the unit does not have a perfectly sealed structure, it should not be operated nor held in running water.
• Any moisture should be wiped off before adjusting movable parts (focusing knob, eyepiece, etc.) of the Laser 1200 to prevent
damage and for safety reasons.
To keep your Laser 1200 in excellent condition, Nikon Vision recommends regular servicing by an authorized dealer.
** The battery chamber is water resistant, not waterproof. Water may enter the device if the Laser 1200 is submerged in water. If water
enters the battery chamber, wipe out any moisture and allow time for the chamber to dry.
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This
device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including
interference that may cause undesired operation.
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.
- Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
Do not use the Laser 1200 for purposes beyond the limits of its stated accuracy.
[Deciding which Target Priority to use]
When obtaining different results from a single measuring operation, the Laser 1200 will display the distance to the farthest target
on the LCD panel when using Distant Target Priority mode, while First Target Priority mode will show the range to the nearest
target.
ex.) When measuring a tree standing in front of a house;
“135m” (distance to the tree) will be displayed in First Target Priority mode, and “157m” (distance to the house) in Distant Target Priority
mode.
First Target Priority mode, for example, has applications for golf, while Distant Target Priority is useful when hunting in heavily
wooded areas.
7. Backlight
Use the backlight to see the LCD panel in dark conditions.
By pressing MODE button briefly (less than 1.5 seconds) while the power is on, the backlight can be turned ON and OFF.
The backlight can also be turned off by turning the Laser 1200’s power off. In this case, the backlight will be off when the Laser
1200’s power is turned on again.
8. Low battery indication
Flashing
indicates that the battery charge is low and battery should be replaced. (See “Changing Battery”)
Tree
House
Distance to target
135m
157m
Symptom
Check Points
Unit does not turn on — LCD fails
to illuminate
• Depress POWER button.
• Check and replace battery if necessary.
Target range cannot be obtained
• Be sure that nothing, such as your hand or finger, is blocking the
laser emission aperture and laser detector.
• Be sure that the laser emission aperture and laser detector are clean.
Clean them if necessary.
• Be sure that the target shape and condition is appropriate to reflect
the laser beam.
• Replace battery.
[- - - -] (“Cannot measure”)
appears
• Be sure to hold the unit steady while depressing the POWER button.
• Be sure the target is within measuring range (10 - 1,100m/
11 - 1,200 yards)
Closer target cannot be
measured
• Be sure that nothing, such as leaves or grass, is between the Laser
1200 and the target.
Target beyond a certain
distance cannot be measured
• Be sure that nothing, such as leaves or grass, is between the Laser
1200 and the target.
Measurement result is unstable
• Replace battery.
• Be sure that the target shape and condition is appropriate to reflect
the laser beam.
• Be sure to hold the unit steady while depressing the POWER button.
• Be sure that nothing, such as leaves or grass, is between the Laser
1200 and the target.
Incorrect result is displayed
• Replace battery.
• Be sure that the target shape and condition is appropriate to reflect
the laser beam.
• Be sure that nothing, such as leaves or grass, is between the Laser
1200 and the target.
Optical system
Type
Roof-prism monocular
Magnification (x)
7
Effective diameter of objective lens (mm) ø25
Angular field of view (real) (˚)
5.0
Eye relief (mm)
18.6
Exit pupil (mm)
ø3.6
Diopter adjustment
±4m
-1
Laser
Class
FDA Class I
Wavelength (nm)
870
Pulse duration (ns)
14
Output (W)
15
Beam Divergence (mrad)
V: 2.1, H: 0.021
Others
Measuring range
10m-1,100m/11 yards-1,200 yards
Distance measurement display step
<1,000m: 0.5m/yard step
≥1,000m: 1m/yard step
Structure
Body: Waterproof (maximum depth of 2 meters for up to 5
minutes.)**
Battery chamber: Water resistant***
Operating temperature (˚C)
-10 — +50
Operating humidity (%RH)
80 (without dew condensation)
Power source
CR2 lithium battery (3V DC) x 1
Dimensions (L x H x W) (mm)
145 x 82 x 47
Weight (g)
Approx. 280 (without battery)
Safety
FDA: Class 1 laser product (21CFR 1040.10 and 1040.11)
Fcc: Fcc Part 15 Subpart B Class B
