Swarovski ds Instruction Manual

• Swarovski dS 4-24×50 P

1 OVERVIEW

*Bluetooth is a trademark of Bluetooth SIG, Inc.

2 OPERATION

2.1 ADJUSTING THE FOCUS

Turn the diopter adjustment ring until the reticle is in focus to your eye. First, turn the diopter adjustment ring fully to the left (counter-clockwise) and then to the right until the reticle is in sharp focus. Once the reticle is sharply focused, the display will also be sharp

2.2 CHANGING THE MAGNIFICATION

Turn the magnification adjustment ring up to 180° to obtain the required magnification. The adjustment is continuous. When the magnification is changed, the aiming point and windage marks position will adapt accordingly.

2.3 OPERATING THE PARALLAX TURRET

Using the parallax turret, you can adjust the focus for every target distance and prevent aiming errors caused by parallax. The target distances from 50 m (50 yd) to ∞ are engraved on the parallax turret. Turn the parallax
turret until the distance you want is aligned with the index pin. The parallax turret also has a catch at 100 m (100 yd). This allows you to feel this setting, in particular at twilight.

2.4 OPERATING THE RETICLE ILLUMINATION

1. Switching between measuring mode and red dot illumination

Press the plus and minus buttons simultaneously for half a second until the menu opens in the dS. Then select your required mode under “Device Mode” and press the measurement button to confirm your choice. The SWAROLIGHT function on the rifle scope comes on automatically when the central aiming point is activated (red dot illumination). The rangefinder and all functions in the display are deactivated.

Automatic shut-off function

In red dot mode, if no adjustments are made to the brightness for a period of 0.5 hours, the reticle illumination automatically switches off.

SWAROLIGHT function

An intelligent tilt sensor detects whether the firearm is in a shooting position. The reticle illumination switches off automatically when the rifle is tilted up or down by 70° or sideways by more than 30°. It automatically switches back on when the firearm is brought back into position.

2 Brightness adjustment

You can adjust the brightness of the display using the +/– buttons and choose your preferred brightness level from 64 settings. Initial brightness adjustment To ensure the best possible visibility during use, the dS automatically selects one of three brightness levels based on the ambient brightness.

3 Switching off the illumination

To turn off the reticle illumination, press the plus/ minus buttons simultaneously for a second.

2.5 DISPLAY FEATURES WITH FUNCTIONS AND WARNINGS

The SWAROVSKI OPTIK Hunting App gives you several options for configuring the dS according to your personal preferences:

• Metric or imperial display
• Select reticle type
• Wind speed, bullet velocity, flight time, and knock-down power: Select the parameters (max. 3) you want to be displayed and define where they are shown on the display (see Point 12 “Customizable display fields”)
• Switch display elements on and off (windage marks, alignment indicator)
• Set specific values (wind speed, line width of windage marks, reticle width, display duration)

1. 1 Illuminated reticle
2. Aiming mark for the rangefinder. An illuminated circle, the aiming mark for distance measurement, appears after you press the measurement button (see Point 2.6 “Measurement of distance and aiming point correction”.)
3. Distance. Display of precise range measurement.
4. Correct aiming point See Point 2.6 “Measurement of distance and aiming point correction”. The SWAROVSKI OPTIK Hunting App allows you to choose between different reticle types.
5. Windage marksThe distances between the windage marks result from the range and the ballistics data on the firearm/ammunitions combination that you have entered in the SWAROVSKI OPTIK Hunting App. The windage mark display is optional. It can be switched on and off in the SWAROVSKI OPTIK Hunting App. In the app, one of five different wind speeds can be selected.. Alternatively, you can briefly press the + and – buttons simultaneously to open the menu in the dS and adjust the wind speed in the “Wind” menu item. In the case of very high wind drift, the windage marks may be located outside the display. In this case, they are not shown. If the wind drift is very low and the windage marks are then too close together, they are also not shown. Values that are not shown are replaced by “–” in the display.
6. Alignment indicator The alignment indicator shows whether the firearm is perfectly horizontal. The ymbol disappears after one second. The alignment indicator display is optional. It can be switched on and off in the SWAROVSKI OPTIK Hunting App Time-out warning An hourglass symbol appears 10 seconds beforethe display is deactivated (for setting information ee Point 2.9 “Automatic shut-off function”).
7. Battery warning The battery symbol tells you that you will need to replace the battery soon. You will still be able to take around 100 more measurements until then. You can check the battery status in the SWAROVSKI OPTIK Hunting App when you are connected to the rifle scope.
8. Arrow up/down The aiming point is located above/below the display. If you reduce magnification, the aiming point will become visible again.
9. Arrow up/down. The aiming point is located above/below the display. If you reduce magnification, the aiming point will become visible again.
10. Display brightness indicator When you adjust the brightness of the display, this symbol shows you the current brightness level.
11. Customizable display fields Three customizable fields (display position 1-3) are available in the display. In the SWAROVSKI OPTIK Hunting App, you can select the parameters you would like to be shown. The bullet velocity, flight time, and knock-down power parameters are automatically adjusted to the range measured in line with your ballistics data.

2.6 MEASUREMENT OF DISTANCE AND AIMING POINT CORRECTION

An illuminated circle, the aiming mark, appears after you press the measurement button and the measuring function is activated. If you release the measurement button, the measurement is triggered and the aiming point calculated from your entered data will appear. The easuring mark is the central target mark of the physical reticle. The device easures the exact distance and immediately calculates the exact aiming point using the set magnification, the air pressure, temperature, and angle.

2.7 INCORRECT MEASUREMENT INDICATOR

If the display “—-” appears when measuring the distance, either the measuring range has been exceeded or the reflection coefficient of the object is inadequate.

2.8 COVERAGE

The following factors influence the maximum measurement range:

	RANGE HIGHER	RANGE LOWER
Color of target	Light	Dark
Surface	Shiny	Matt
Angle to target	Vertical	Acute
Size of object	Large	Small
Atmospheric conditions	Clear	Hazy
Object structure	Uniform (house wall)	Not uniform (bush, tree

Note:
The dS is suitable for use with a SWAROVSKI OPTIK thermal imaging clip-on device in combination with a SWAROVSKI OPTIK thermal monocular adapter (e.g. tMA-50 dS). SWAROVSKI OPTIK accepts no liability if the laser in the dS adversely affects or damages other devices (e.g. night vision thermal imaging clip-on devices).

2.9 AUTOMATIC SHUT-OFF FUNCTION

You can set the duration after which the display will be turned off automatically in the SWAROVSKI OPTIK Hunting App. As a warning, an hourglass symbol appears on the display 10 seconds before it utomatically switches off. To extend the display time, press any button on the dS or angle the dS by at least 20° to the right or left.

2.10 CHANGING THE BATTERY

• Switch off the reticle illumination.
• Unscrew the battery cover by turning it counter-clockwise.
• Remove the old battery.
• When inserting the new battery (type CR123A), make sure the side marked “+” is in the correct position (see the marking on the device). Warning: Do not use rechargeable batteries!
• Screw the battery cover back on

2.11 SWAROVSKI OPTIK RAIL COVER (SR VERSION ONLY)

The cover provided can be used to protect the exposed areas of the rail. You can cut it to the required size and press it into the rail using your fingers

SIGHTING IN THE SCOPE

3.1 ADJUSTING THE SCOPE ON THE RIFLE

If the point of impact of the bullet deviates from the aiming point, you can correct this easily and accurately by adjusting the elevation and windage turrets. The middle point of the reticle will always stay in the center of the field of view.

3.2 ELEVATION AND WINDAGE ADJUSTMENT

1. Open the battery cover and remove the Torx wrench and adjusting
   tool.

2. The covers of the elevation and windage adjustment can be opened using the Torx wrench (TX 6) provided. You can then adjust the elevation and windage using the adjusting tool.

3. Elevation adjustment: Turn the adjusting tool in the middle of the elevation adjustment…

a) … clockwise if a shot is low or

b) … counterclockwise if the shot is high according to the required impact point correction (per click 1/4 MOA; 7 mm/100 m or 0.25 in/100 yds

4. Windage adjustment: Turn the adjusting tool in the middle of the windage adjustment..

a) … clockwise for a shot to the left or

b) … counterclockwise for a shot to the right according to the required impact point correction (per click 1/4 MOA; 7 mm/100 m or 0.25 in/100 yds).

5. Then use the Torx wrench to screw the covers back in place and store the Torx wrench and the adjusting tool in the elevation turret.

3.3 CONFIGURING THE RIFLE SCOPE IN THE APP

1. Install the SWAROVSKI OPTIK Hunting App on your smartphone or tablet (Android or iOS

2. Activate Bluetooth® on the smartphone and the dS. To do this, press the +/- buttons on the rifle scope simultaneously for 3 seconds until the LED flashes. Alternatively, you can briefly press the + and

– buttons simultaneously to open the menu and activate Bluetooth there.

3. The dS then automatically connects to the SWAROVSKI OPTIK Hunting App. Once you are connected, the blue LED on the dS stays lit up.

4. Transfer your ballistics data from the SWAROVSKI OPTIK Hunting App to the dS.

5. Briefly press the measurement button to switch off Bluetooth® on the dS.

Note:
SWAROVSKI OPTIK accepts no responsibility for ensuring that the caliber data displayed in the SWAROVSKI OPTIK Hunting App is correct; each customer is responsible for checking this data.

The SWAROVSKI OPTIK Hunting App for your martphone/tablet is available from the App Store or Google Play

3.4 RC REMOTE CONTROL (not included)

To use the RC Remote Control with the dS, the devices must first be connected (paired). This step only needs to be carried out once to allow permanent communication between the RC Remote and the dS, unless it is paired with another device. To connect the dS to the RC Remote Control, activate Bluetooth®. To do this, press the +/- buttons on the rifle scope simultaneously for 3 seconds until the LED flashes Then on the RC Remote Control, simultaneously press and hold the two small buttons ➁ + ➂ for 5 seconds. The dS then automatically connects to the RC remote control. Once you are connected, the green LED on the dS stays lit up.

Remote control functions:

1 Range measurement
2 Make display brighter
3 Make display darker