GAME FINDER, INC

GF-JR-ETM

OWNER’S MANUAL

SOBERANO, INC.PHONE: (256) 882-5451

2510 AUTUMN RIDGE DR.FAX: (256) 882-5453

HUNTSVILLE, AL 35803

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COPYRIGHT @ 2009 Soberano, Inc.

THE GAME FINDER GF-JR-ETM IS SIMPLE TO USE

AND WILL FIND DOWNED AND HIDDEN GAME
A.BATTERY AND BATTERY DOOR – The Battery Door is located at the rear of the unit. To access the battery compartment, pinch in the two sides of the Battery Door and pull to the rear. The “+” and the “-“ signs on the rear of the unit indicate how to insert the single nine (9) volt battery.
B. POWER ON/OFF & GAIN – To turn the unit on/off, flip the Toggle Switch to the On/Off position. When you first turn the GF-JRTM on, watch the LEDs show the “Power On and Self Test Sequence.” First, all three lights turn on and stay on for about one second then, all three lights turn off simultaneously. Next, the lights will sequence on from the right, Then, the lights will slowly sequence off from the left. Now, the unit is ready to use. If this sequence is not followed, check the battery to verify it is good and verify it is inserted correctly.

C.TWO SENSING ELEMENTS AND THE FIELD OF VIEW - The GF-JR-ETM has a left and a right sensing element with a gap in between as illustrated in the diagram. When the Bar Graph Display indicates a “Hit”, it means that the left and the right sides are suddenly seeing a different amount of heat and, the difference is changing. If the difference goes static and no more changes are occurring, the lights go off.

D.WHAT IS A “HIT”? - A “Hit” is when the lights light up. This occurs when you scan across a heat source. One light indicates a weak heat source. Three lights indicate a strong heat source.

Note: After a Hit, if you then “point-and-hold” the unit at that heat source, the lights will not light up again unless the heat source moves.

E. SCANNING – To scan, hold the unit horizontal and scan side-to-side like you would with a paintbrush. Scan a wide arc at a steady rate. If a stop and go, or an erratic scanning speed is used false hits may be caused. One or more of the three lights will light up when you first scan across a significant heat source.

Hold the unit as shown with the lights and the On/Off Switch up. Scan back-and-forth parallel to the housing so that the Left and the Right sensing elements do not point at the same heat source at the same time.

Scanning Speedis important. It’s like running your hand across a burning candle. If you go to slow, you burn your hand. If you go to fast, you feel no heat at all. It should take about three seconds to scan an arc of 140o over and back. Also, on a single scan across an arc, scan at a steady speed.

F. EFFECTIVE RANGE – Rangeis a function of a number of factors including: Clarity of line of sight, ambient air temperature, humidity, wind, and scanning speed. Falling snow and rain can block some of the infrared radiation emitted from a source from reaching the unit. This reduces the range of the unit. Since there is a huge number of possible conditions in which the GF-JR-ETM could be used, its range in all conditions and environments is not known. Maximum range is obtained in conditions that include a clear and open line of sight to the source, a source whose temperature emitted is several degrees different from that in the surrounding area, low humidity and no wing. In 65o F weather, low humidity and a 5-10 mile per hour wind, normal ranges on deer are as follows:

200-300 yards in open range

100-250 yards under tall, mature trees with a light to moderate under growth

10-30 yards through thick growth such as thick evergreens and cut over fields, and corn

Please note that, if the temperature is very cold, the range on a human will drop to around 50 yards because of the heavy clothes, gloves, and face masks being worn.

G. HIDDEN SOURCES AND DELAYED RECOVERIES – The GF-JR-ETM will find hidden heat sources. A clear and open line of sight is not needed. It is common for a mortally wounded animal, like a deer, to get into a well concealed hiding place to die.

H. SPECIFICATIONS -

Operational Range:Below 0oto above 212oF.

Power:One nine volt battery. Operational life of 40-100 hours.

Current Draw:Approximately 7 milliamp with all three lights.

Size:3.75” Length, 1.75” Width, 1.25” High.

Weight:2 ounces without battery, 3.6 ounces with battery.

Display:Three red LEDs.

Enclosure:Injection molded ABS Thermoplastic.

Detector:Dual element Pyroelectric Sensor.

Note:The GF-JR-ETM cannot see through glass or other solid matter.

I. SAFETY - Never shoot at the source of heat without determining what you are shooting at and what is beyond

The GF-JR-ETMwill not tell you what kind of heat source you are detecting. IT COULD BE ANOTHER PERSON! This unit is not a substitute for good, safe hunting procedure.

Always remember --- Safety is First.

J. HELPFUL HINTS -
  1. When trying to find a downed animal, like as a deer, use all your normal tracking techniques such as: Watch the animal closely when it is shot and immediately afterward; Stay on the blood trail if possible; Mark the track and the last blood, Etc. While doing this, continue to scan the area in front of you and to each side of you. Go check your Hits but, always come back to the blood trail to continue. With this technique, you will be searching a range of 30-200 yards to each side based upon the terrain and density of foliage.
  2. If there is no blood trail, plan and execute a grid search of the entire area. For instance your grid search could be as follows: If there is a creek in the area, stay about 50 yards from the creek while moving forward for about 500 yards and continuously searching in front and to both sides. Now, move to about 50 yards on the other side of the creek and move back 500 yards while searching. Now, move to 100 yards from the creek and search forward. Etc.
  3. To learn how to use the GF-JR-E,TM play Hide-&-Seek with another human.
  4. Give the GF-JR-ETMa 10-14 year old and watch them play Hide&-Seek. It will surprise you how quick children adapt and become experts with the unit. The main reason for this is adults have the “Point & Hold” and the “Stop and Go Scan” ingrained in them because this is how they have been trained to use guns, flashlights and almost every other device they have owned.
K. DISCLAIMERS, COPYRIGHT, & TRADEMARK INFORMATION

DISCLAIMERS – Soberano, Inc. cannot and does not warrant the performance or result that may be obtained by using this product, either express or implied. The GF-A-ETMis not intended for law enforcement, security guard, or other similar types of applications.

COPYRIGHT – All rights to this publication are reserved to Soberano, Inc., 2510 Autumn Ridge Drive, Huntsville, Alabama 35803.

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