Model: 20-5102/20-5103 LIT. #: 98-0524/01-05 - Bushnell

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PinSeeker with Slope +/- (LCD Indicator - ˚ ) This advanced mode will be found only on model 20-5103
(PinSeeker ® 1500 with Slope +/-). Model 20-5103 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 beneath the
standard distance as seen below.
In this example, the true distance is 162 yards, slope is +4 degrees, and the compensated range is 173 yards. The “ ”
symbol means “Play-As”, so instead of playing as 162 yards, “play-as” 173 yards.
The Advantage of Slope+/-
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.
The Truth about Slopes
Trying to determine slope angle with the naked eye can be rather deceiving. Most are not well versed to accurately
determine slope angle. For example, most golf courses average slope is approximately 4 degrees. A large slope at a golf
course is generally no more than 8 degrees. Of course this can vary, and that is why this device will measure slope
from -20 to 20 degrees.
Some real world examples may help clarify. A moderate roof pitch is 6/12, which means that the roof rises six inches
for every 12 inch horizontal distance. That equates to 26.5 degrees. You can scramble up this pitch when hanging
Christmas lights, but climbing that slope for the distance of a good golf shot on a course would be exhausting. To
retrieve a 200 yards shot, you would climb 300 feet up!
Golf Example: Let’s say you are a strong golfer with a 300 yard shot. At a 20 degree slope the Pin would be 50 feet
above you. In other words, you be driving the ball to the top of a 5 story building!!!
NOTE: For your convenience, the Slope +/- Mode also contains the PinSeeker® Mode/feature. If at any time
you prefer not to use the Slope +/- Mode, simply press the MODE button to get to PinSeeker ® or Standard with
Automatic SCAN Mode.
Standard with Automatic SCAN: This setting allows most targets to be distanced up to 1500 yards. Used for
moderately reflective targets that are typical of most distancing situations. The minimum distance in the standard
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