RAZOR® HD 4000 SPECIFICATIONS RAZOR® HD 4000 LASER RANGEFINDER

MAX REFLECTIVE The Razor® HD 4000 is the essential companion for the
DEER RANGE TREE RANGE
RANGE extreme hunter, archer and shooter. The extremely effective
Up to 1600 yds. Up to 1800 yds. Up to 2400 yds. angle compensated laser rangefinder features four targeting
NORMAL MODE
(1463m) (1646m) (2195m)
modes (Normal Mode, First Mode, Last Mode and Extended
NORMAL MODE Up to 2000 yds. Up to 2200 yds. Up to 2400 yds.
Laser Range Mode) for any ranging environment. The
(SCAN) (1829m) (2012m) (2195m)
primary HCD (Horizontal Component Distance) range mode
Up to 2200 yds. Up to 2500 yds. Up to 4000 yds.
ELR MODE
(2012m) (2286m) (3658m)
provides key angle compensated range information required
*Expected ranges given favorable environmental conditions by the vast majority of shooters in a simple, quick to read
display. The Razor® HD 4000 also has a LOS (Line of Sight)
Minimum Range: 5 yd. (4 m)
range mode and scan feature.
Accuracy: ± 0.5 yards at 5-199.9 yards
± 1 yards at 200-1,000 yards
± 2 yards at over 1,000 yards
Maximum Angle Reading: ± 70 degrees
Measuring Time: < .25 seconds (Normal Mode)
Battery Life: > 4,000 range cycles *Cold weather may reduce battery performance
Operating Temperature: -4° to 140° F (-20° to 60° C)
Storage Temperature: -13° to 140° F (-25° to 60° C)
Magnification: 7x
Objective Lens: 25 mm
Eye Relief: 16-19 mm
Diopter: ± 2
Brightness Settings: 5
Battery: CR2
Weight: 9.9 oz.
Length: 114mm Images are for representation only. Product may vary slightly from
Width: 34mm what is shown.
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 BASIC OPERATION
Menu Button Battery Replacement
Measure Button To insert a new battery, open the
battery compartment and remove
Diopter Focus
the used battery. Insert new CR2
battery with positive side facing
outwards. Once installed, reinstall
battery compartment cover and
ensure it is tightly closed. Remove battery
compartment cover.

Power Up
Once the battery is installed,
Adjustable the Razor® HD 4000 is in ready
Eyecup condition – the normal power-off
condition when not ranging. To
power up the Razor® HD 4000
from ready condition and prepare
Lanyard Utility Clip
Attachment
for ranging, press and release the
Sockets Measure button. The HCD or LOS Install battery
ranging screen will display. The with positive side
Battery Compartment Razor® HD 4000 will power down facing outwards.
automatically after 20 seconds
of non-use.

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Adjust the Eyecup MODE SELECTION
The eyecup on the Razor HD 4000 twists up and down
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The Razor® HD 4000 is factory set to the angle compensating
so any viewer can see the full field and enjoy comfortable HCD range mode, normal target mode, brightness level 4 and
viewing and ranging – with or without eyeglasses. When not displayed in yards.
using eyeglasses or sunglasses, it is recommended to keep Use the Menu
To change modes:
the eyecup fully extended. For best viewing when wearing button to activate
eyeglasses, twist eyecups down. After the Razor® HD the Mode/Display
4000 is powered up, Selection displays.
activate the Mode/ Use the Measure
Display Selection by button to toggle
pressing and holding through each Mode
the Menu button for at Selection option.
least four seconds.

Use the Menu button to activate the Mode Selection

Focus displays. Use the Measure button to toggle through each
Mode Selection option. You may exit Mode Selection at any
Adjust the diopter until the image is sharp. Make note of time and save your settings by pressing and holding the
this diopter setting in case you need to set it again. Menu button for at least four seconds.

Low Battery Icon

The low battery icon displays once
the battery reaches 25% life and
stays on until there is no power.
Battery Power Indicator
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SET AND SAVE MODE SELECTIONS Brightness Selection
Ranging Mode Selection Choose between Five Brightness Settings
Choose between the HCD and LOS Modes The Razor® HD 4000 provides five
After activating the Mode/ illumination settings. Press the
Display Selection, press Measure button to toggle through the
the Measure button to five Brightness settings. Press the
toggle between the HCD Menu button to save your desired
and LOS displays. Press setting and move back to the HCD/LOS
the Menu button to save selection screen.
your desired choice and Choose Between HCD and LOS To exit Mode/Display Selection and save settings, press and
move to the Yards/Meters hold the Menu button for four seconds. Settings will also
selection screen. save when the Razor® HD 4000 powers down automatically.

Display Selection
Choose between Yards and Meters Display
After activating the Mode
Selection, press the
Measure button to toggle
between the Yards and
Meters display. Press
the Menu button to save
your desired choice and Choose Between Yards and Meters
move to the Brightness
selection screen.
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TARGETING MODE EXPLANATIONS Last Mode
The Razor HD 4000 provides four target modes:
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Locks in and displays the farthest distance when panning
Normal Mode, First Mode, Last Mode and Extended Laser and scanning. This mode is ideal for ranging a specific
Range Mode. target behind a group of objects like brush, trees, rocks, etc.
Note: If unsure about the range, simply release the measure button
Normal Mode
and range again.
Your Razor® HD 4000 comes preset to normal target mode. Scanning and Panning from Left to Right
This is the standard mode providing the range of the
target with the strongest range result. Normal Mode is the
recommended target mode for most situations.

First Mode
Locks in and displays the closest distance when panning
Initial range captured Range captured on Scanned to closer
and scanning. This mode is ideal for ranging a smaller target on trees farther elk trees. Range remains
in front of other larger or more reflective objects. locked on farther elk

Note: If unsure about the range, simply release the measure button
and range again. Extended Laser Range (ELR) Mode
Scanning and Panning from Left to Right
The ELR target mode allows for
ranging smaller, less reflective targets
at extended distances. It is ideal for
ranging when Normal Mode is unable
to obtain a desired range. A longer
response time may be required to build the desired range.
For best results, it is recommended to be used on a tripod.
Initial range captured Range captured on Scanned to further
on trees closer elk trees. Range remains For additional information on Targeting Modes, please visit
locked on closer elk www.vortexoptics.com
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SETTING AND USING TARGET MODES RANGING IN NORMAL MODE
While in ready condition, cycle between target modes by With the Razor® HD 4000 powered up,
pressing and releasing the Menu button. Once a target mode position the reticle on the target object
is selected, press the Measure button to activate the target and press and release the Measure button
mode. Continue to hold the Measure button while ranging in to get the distance measurement. If
First, Last or ELR target mode. the laser is not able to range due to the
reflectivity of the target, you will see a
For First and Last Mode, “First” and “Last” will flash while
display similar to that shown here. To No Range
the Measure button is being held signaling that you are in the
range a new target, simply re-aim and Returned
respective target mode. The range measurement will display
press the Measure button again.
as the Measure button is held. After 10 seconds of holding
the Measure button, you will need to release and re-press and
hold the Measure button to reactivate the target mode. SCAN RANGING
For the Extended Laser Range Mode (ELR), “ELR” will flash Activate Scan Ranging by pressing
while the Measure button is being held signaling that the and holding the Measure button down.
rangefinder is acquiring the range of the target. The flashing Keeping the button depressed will
will stop once the range is acquired and remain displayed continuously measure distance as you
for ~20 seconds after the Measure button is released. pan back and forth across target objects. HCD Scan

Note: While using ELR mode, it may take up to 20 seconds to acquire Scan will blink as you pan. Releasing
a target depending on the size of the target, distance to the target, the Measure button will return laser to
reflectivity of the target and the environmental conditions. the Power Up condition.
Note: For best results, it is recommended to
use a tripod while attempting to range targets
past 1,000 yards.

LOS Scan
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RANGING MODE EXPLANATIONS Using the HCD Mode
The Razor HD 4000 provides two range modes: HCD
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• Use the HCD range mode in the following situations:
(Horizontal Component Distance) and LOS (Line of Sight).
• Rifle shooting on level ground at any range.
Both modes offer a Scan feature.
• Rifle shooting out to ranges of 800 yards with mild slopes
(less than 15 degrees).
HCD Mode
• Rifle shooting out to ranges of 400 yards with moderate
The HCD range display is intended to be the primary slopes (15 to 30 degrees).
mode—used for most rifle and archery shooting
• For all archery shooting.
applications. The yardage number displayed is the critical
horizontal component distance. 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 and wind
adjustment for the range displayed and shoot. Archers
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use the appropriate level ground sight pin for the range
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LOS Mode LOS Mode - Incline
The LOS (Line of Sight) mode is intended for rifle shooters When in LOS mode, an additional number is displayed
who are using slope correcting ballistic drop data cards, above the yardage number. This number is slope incline
ballistic cell phone applications, or other devices with shown in degrees.
ballistic programs and who are shooting at distances beyond
The slope incline number can be entered into ballistic
500 yards and with slopes greater than 15 degrees.
programs or field cards to help calculate precise bullet
The range number displayed in LOS mode is the actual drops in mountainous terrain.
line of sight range with no ballistic correction for slope.
Most of the commonly used ballistic devices can provide
independent slope correction for bullet drop data and
require actual line of sight range input. Using the LOS Incline Angle
range when calculating bullet wind drifts under these steep
slope/long range conditions will provide a higher degree of LOS Range
accuracy than using the HCD range.
To use, simply input the LOS range number into the
electronic device or use the LOS range when referencing
ballistic drop cards with slope correction.

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SCAN RANGING LANYARD
The Scan feature can be used to range moving targets or The lanyard provides a secure
help range smaller targets on uniform backgrounds, and way to carry your rangefinder.
works in both ranging and target modes. Once powered up,
press and hold the Measure button and scan back and forth,
watching for changes in the yardage number as the aiming
circle moves across target objects. The illuminated “Scan” Loop lanyard through
icon will blink, indicating Scan Ranging is activated. attachment sockets.
MAINTENANCE
Scanning to get range:
• Use a lens brush to remove dust or grit from lenses.
• Use a clean lens cloth or tissue to remove smudges or
smears from lenses.
• Store rangefinder in a dry location away from
direct sunlight.

Scan back and forth, watching for yardage number to

display or change. RANGEFINDING TIPS
Laser rangefinders work by emitting a brief pulse of light
TRIPOD USE FOR RANGING aimed at a target object. Distance is determined by the
Using a tripod to steady the rangefinder amount of time taken for the light to emit and return to the
will increase your ability to range small laser’s internal receiver. A laser’s ability to read range can
targets at longer distances. If the Tripod be affected by many things—mostly relating to the target
Razor® HD 4000 is used on a tripod, Socket objects. Under ideal conditions, the Razor® HD 4000 can be
the reticle may appear tilted depending expected to range a large reflective object out to 4000 yards
on tripod level. and deer-sized game out to 2000 yards.

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RANGEFINDING TIPS FCC REQUIREMENTS
• Light colors will usually reflect better than dark ones. The user’s manual or instruction manual for an intentional
or unintentional radiator shall caution the user that changes
• Be aware that snow, rain, and fog will have adverse
or modifications not expressly approved by the party
effects on ranging ability.
responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to
• Shiny, reflective surfaces will usually reflect better than operate the equipment.
dull, textured surfaces. Animal hair will not reflect as well
Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the
as a hard surface. limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC
• Ranging under cloud cover can improve laser performance Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection
compared to bright sunny conditions. against harmful interference in a residential installation. This
equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy
• The position of the sun compared to the rangefinder and/ and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions,
or range target will greatly affect performance. may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However,
there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular
• Solid objects, such as a rock, will reflect better than bushes. installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to
radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the
• Flat surfaces perpendicular to the laser pulse will reflect equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the
better than curved surfaces or surfaces angled in relation interference by one or more of the following measures:
to laser pulse.
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Ranging over water can sometimes cause false reflections
and readings. • Increase the separation between the equipment
and receiver.
• At longer distances, large objects will be easier to range
than small objects. • Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit
different from that to which the receiver is connected.
• If you are having difficulty ranging an animal or object,
try ranging a different nearby object, use the Scan feature • Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician
to pan back and forth while watching for changes in range for help.
number, or switch to ELR mode.
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SAFETY AND PRECAUTIONS
Do not stare into beam or view directly without laser eye
protection. Staring continuously into beam for prolonged
periods of time could cause harm to your eyes. If used
properly, this device is safe for your eyes and laser eye
protection is not needed.
• Use the correct battery (CR2) and proper
battery orientation.
• Do not look at sun.
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