The Bushnell® Holosight® XLP enhances target acquisition, improves accuracy, and provides a high level of control within the shooting environment. This user manual describes the features of the Bushnell® Holosight® XLP and provides information on its use and maintenance. Please read the instructions carefully before mounting and using the sight and always practice proper firearm safety. Included: • Assembled Holographic Diffraction Sight including mounting hardware • 7/64” hex wrench (Weaver Base mount) • 1/8” hex wrench (12 gauge model 1100, 870 or 1187 Remington® or similar) BASIC OPERATION The Bushnell® Holosight® XLP uses a laser to create an illuminated hologram in the display window which appears as a virtual image of a reticle pattern. The reticle pattern appears to the user as a bright red image which is projected onto the target plane. No laser light is projected onto the target. Note that the Bushnell® Holosight® XLP has no magnification properties. Refer to Figure 1 for the user control or adjustment features locations. Refer to the MOUNTING section for installation instructions and correct placement on the gun. FIGURE 1 BATTERIES Two (2) Type AAA alkaline 1.5 V batteries are required to operate the Bushnell® Holosight® XLP. The Bushnell® Holosight® XLP is designed to maintain constant brightness at a particular setting even as the batteries drain through normal use. The reticle brightness will not fade gradually as the batteries drain, but will shut down abruptly. The first indication of the batteries draining is the reticle image blinking when the unit is turned on (see Electronic Features Section). Another indication of low batteries is the reticle image blinking off and on during recoil. With high recoil guns, this can occur before the battery check indicates low battery condition. If the reticle image blinks during recoil or turns off suddenly, replace the batteries. Read and follow the battery replacement and battery check procedures described in this Manual. Alkaline batteries are constructed differently by manufacturers. Tests show some brands are more susceptible to degradation by the shock of recoil. The use of Eveready Energizer® batteries with the Bushnell® Holosight® XLP is recommended. INSTALLING OR REPLACING BATTERIES remove the battery compartment cover, rotate the battery cover knurled counterclockwise and carefully the cover away from the sight To screw pull housing (Figure 2). After the battery cover is removed, slide the batteries out and replace them with a fresh set. The plus and minus signs next to the battery insertion area indicates the correct FIGURE 2 polarity of the exposed contact of the battery. Check the polarity of the battery to be installed and insert the battery so that the opposite polarity end goes into the battery compartment. To re-install the battery cover, reverse the steps taken to remove the cover. DO NOT OVERTIGHTEN THE KNURLED SCREW. Secure it with finger tightness only. Verify correct battery installation by turning on the sight and checking that the reticle image appears. If the batteries are left in the sight backwards, they will be drained of their power. ELECTRONIC FEATURES The Bushnell® Holosight® XLP controls are push-button switches located at the top of the unit as shown in Figure 1. To ensure proper operation of the push button switches, press the switch firmly. Audible and tactile feedback is provided when properly actuated. 1. ON/ Auto Battery Check Pressing either the Up or Down push-button switch will turn the sight ON. If the Up arrow is used to turn the sight ON it will be set at an 8 hour shutdown mode. That is, if the unit is not re-adjusted for brightness for a period of 8 hours, it will turn off. If the Down arrow is used to turn the sight ON it will be set at a 4 hour shutdown mode. See step 4 under this section for description of Auto shutdown. The sight will automatically perform a battery check every time it is turned on. If the batteries have less than 20% of life left, the sight will turn on with the reticle image blinking on and off for 5 seconds. If the remaining battery life is more than 20%, the sight will turn on with a steady reticle pattern. The battery condition can be checked any time by turning the sight off and on. 2. OFF To turn the sight off press both UP and DOWN push-button switches simultaneously. Verify that the unit is off by looking through the display window. 3. Brightness Adjustment Push-button switches vary the brightness intensity of the holographic reticle image. Pressing and releasing the push-button switch moves the brightness level UP or DOWN one (1) step from the previous setting. Pressing and holding the Up or Down push-button switch will change the brightness level up or down continuously. There are fifteen (15) brightness settings providing a dynamic range of 100,000:1 from the lowest setting to the highest setting. When the sight is turned ON, the brightness intensity level is at Level 10. 4. Au...