THIS FORESIGHT SPORTS GC2 SMART CAMERA SYSTEM Welcome to the revolution.

PACKAGE INCLUDES:

Thank you for choosing the GC2 by Foresight Sports.

We listened to what you wanted - and created the most

versatile, mobile, and accurate ball flight analysis
solution available today.

The GC2 has been designed to provide you with years

GC2 Smart Camera Power Adapter/Cable USB Cable of incredible performance. From range practice to full
System Input 100-240VAC/50-60 Hz
Output 15VDC/2.4 Amps
immersion simulation, whether for education or
entertainment, the GC2 will truly change your game.

This user manual will help you better understand the

proper set-up, operation, and care of your new GC2.
Please read it carefully and refer to it should an issue arise
Spare Flash Module during use. If you need more assistance, please contact
our customer service team for prompt personal attention.

© 2012-2013 Foresight Sports

Foresight Sports may have patents, patent applications, trademarks, copyrights, or other
intellectual property rights covering subject matter in this document. Except as expressly
provided in any written license agreement from Foresight Sports, the furnishing of this
document does not give you any license to these patents, trademarks, copyrights, or
other intellectual property.
 LEFT SIDE VIEW
Feature Overview A tracking cameras

A Tracking Cameras high speed optical cameras for ball placement

and tracking B interchangeable
flash module
B Flash Module replaceable high intensity strobe light for tracking
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C Audio Speaker provides audio announcement of launch data C audio speaker LCD display

D Audio Line Out connector to enable external, amplified speaker connection D audio line out

E LCD wire stand used to adjust the viewing angle of the display screen E LCD wire stand

F Foot Stand must be fully deployed (rotated) to ensure the device RIGHT SIDE VIEW
is properly positioned; also serves as a latch to secure
the device in the closed (folded) position F foot stand

G LCD Display displays ball placement graphic, ball flight data

and other user information
H USB Port connector for USB cable (supplied) to connect to
external PC (optional)

I Accessory Port used for factory troubleshooting

J Power Port connector for the power adapter (supplied) to recharge

the batter or to operate on external power H USB port
K LED indicator indicates whether a ball is outside of the hitting zone I accessory port
(blinking red) or within the hitting zone
(constant green) J power port
L Power Button turns the device on/off

M Key CONTROL PANEL VIEW

N Keys used to navigate and select display options Q audio volume
O Key

P Display Backlight illuminates the display for better viewing in low light K LED indicator
situations
L power button
Q Audio Volume turns sound on/off and adjusts volume to three levels: M back key P
low, medium and high N cursor keys
display backlight
O enter key
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Getting Started 3
TURNING POWER ON / OFF

OPENING THE GC2

1 Deploy the foot stand by rotating it 180 degrees until it is directly
below the base of the GC2. Be sure to rotate stand until it comes
to a stop. Open the top of the device by rotating top cover back
until it comes to a stop.
To turn power on, press and release the Power Button key.
When the power button is pressed to turn the GC2 ON,
NOTE: the LED near the keypad will turn green. Software and
hardware versions of the GC2 will be momentarily displayed.
Make sure the top is completely
rotated to insure proper operation. The LED indicator will blink red and display the ball
placement graphic to indicate the GC2 is ready to track
a shot as soon as a golf ball is placed within the field of view.

To turn power off, press and release the Power Button key again.
The device will initiate its shutdown sequence, and the display
screen will read “GC2 Now Shutting Down.”

ELEVATING THE DISPLAY SCREEN (OPTIONAL)

2 The Display Screen may be raised by pushing it upward and
deploying the wire stand behind it. Press the screen upward by
extending your index finger through the opening in the bottom
of the device to raise the screen. Release the wire stand from
the top of the Display Screen and rotate it downward, placing the
wire elbows in one of the three sets of indents in the bottom of
the device.

PLEASE NOTE:
Raising the Display Screen Your new GC2 Smart Camera System was provided
improves the viewing angle and
reduces glare outdoors. FULLY CHARGED and ready for use.

PLEASE FULLY USE THE FIRST CHARGE ON THE DEVICE

PRIOR TO CHARGING WITH THE PROVIDED POWER CORD
AND ADAPTER.

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Selecting System Options 3 CHANGING THE CURRENT SYSTEM SETTING

SYSTEM OPTIONS To change the current setting of

the selected option, press the
1 Once the GC2 is ON and has fully completed its boot-up sequence,
the player’s preferred SYSTEM OPTIONS can be changed. Velocity Unit

Distance Unit
MPH

YDS
OK key until the desired setting
appears.
To begin, select the “OK” Button on the front LCD Panel. Ball Spin Mode TOTAL

About...
NOTE:
Selecting the BACK button
will return you to ball-find/
play mode at any time. OPTIONS CHART
VELOCITY UNIT DISTANCE UNIT BALL SPIN MODE

2 NAVIGATING THE SYSTEM OPTIONS SCREEN

The system options menu should now appear on the LCD
displays velocity in:

MPH (Miles per Hour)

displays distance in:

YDS (Yards)
displays spin values of:

Total
screen.
M/S (Meters per Second) FT (Feet) Back
KPH (Kilometers per Hour) MTS (Meters
SYSTEM OPTIONS
To select an option, use the UP or
Velocity Unit MPH
DOWN ARROW keys.
Distance Unit YDS With the desired settings selected,
Ball Spin Mode TOTAL
4 simply select the BACK button to
return to the ball-find/play mode.
About...

Your new settings have

been saved and will now be
displayed during play.

SYSTEM OPTIONS
The selected option will be
highlighted as shown.
Velocity Unit MPH

Distance Uni
Unit YDS

Ball Spin Mode TOTAL

About...
NOTE:
The “About” Option can be selected
to view the device’s firmware software
version and battery charge information.

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Ball Placement and Hitting Ball-find display on LCD

Ball Placement
1 The GC2’s on-screen placement aid displays the hitting zone GC2

relative to the GC2. The ball must be placed within this hitting
GC2
zone to correctly track the ball in flight. The display will also
show the position of the ball if there is a ball in the camera’s
field of view. The LED indicator will blink red if there is no ball
LOOKING FOR A BALL
within the hitting zone, or if a ball is not being identified within
the hitting zone.
Ball placement will be
When the ball is properly placed Ball-find display on LCD
20” indicated with a solid circle
on the screen.
within the hitting zone, the LED
indicator turns green and the LEFT HANDED ZONE RIGHT HANDED ZONE
GC2
launch monitor is ready for a
shot to be hit.

LOOKING FOR A BALL

FLASHING RED LED

indicates no ball or
ball out of hitting zone.

SOLID GREEN LED

indicates ball inside
of hitting zone.

Hitting a Shot
2 Once the ball is placed within the hitting zone and the LED
indicator has turned green, a shot may be hit. Upon launch,
the GC2 will capture images of the ball in flight, calculate and
display the launch parameters. If sound is enabled, the launch
parameters will also be announced audibly.

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 Replacing the Flash Unit Safety Instructions
The GC2 has a replaceable flash unit installed. Depending on usage, this Please read the safety and warning information below before operating
unit should operate reliably for one to two years. If the flash unit requires your new GC2 smart camera system:
replacement, it can be easily removed and replaced.
If foreign objects or water has entered the device, disconnect the
To replace the flash unit:
device from external power and turn the power off.
1 Make sure LCD screen is fully lowered into Continued use in this state can cause fire or electric shock.
base prior to removing flash unit.
DO NOT disassemble, change or attempt to repair the device.
2 Using a flat head screwdriver (not provided), This could result in electric shock and will void the manufacturer’s
loosen the two screws connecting the flash warranty. If the flash module needs to be replaced, follow the
unit to the device housing until the screws directions provided in this user manual.
spin freely.
NOTE: Screws are attached to the DO NOT use this device in environments where high humidity,
removable flash unit. DO NOT attempt smoke or dust is present.
to pull screws out by themselves.
To avoid possible injury, DO NOT look directly at the device while
the flash is in use.
3 Once both screws spin freely, grab both
screws firmly and gently pull flash unit from The GC2 has been designed to withstand ball impact. However,
housing. If necessary, pull against screws in if the device enclosure or LCD display has been damaged due
an alternating pattern to free flash unit to a ball impact or for any other reason, turn power off and
from device. discontinue use.

Use only the power adapter that came with the device. Using any
4 Align new flash unit with attached screws to
device housing. MAKE SURE PINS ON BACK other power adapter or charger may cause damage to the GC2 or
OF FLASH UNIT ARE PROPERLY ALIGNED battery, and may cause fire or injury.
WITH PIN RECEPTACLES IN DEVICE. Gently
but firmly insert flash unit into housing. Unless directly authorized by Foresight Sports, DO NOT attempt
to replace the battery in the device. Doing so will void all
warranties, and may cause injury. For battery replacement
authorization and instruction, please contact Foresight Sports.
5 Secure new flash unit by
tightening both screws Need a new flash? The GC2 uses two digital cameras that are precisely calibrated.
until snug.
New flash modules may be Do not drop or subject the device to any impacts that may
DO NOT purchased by contacting your cause shock.
OVER-TIGHTEN Foresight Sports retailer
SCREWS. or representative today. After use, always store the GC2 in a safe, dry, and dust-free
environment.
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Connecting the GC2 Recharging the GC2
To insure uninterrupted performance and long-term use of your GC2, Please use the power adapter provided to charge the GC2.
please follow these best practices when connecting power, accessory The GC2’s NiMH battery requires 4 hours to fully recharge.
or USB cables to the device:
The battery in your GC2 has been designed to provide safe, reliable operation.
However, the life of your GC2 battery and its ability to hold an adequate
charge is dependent upon a regular routine of fully discharging and recharging
the battery. Without regularly performing this discharge/recharge routine,
the GC2’s battery life expectancy can be compromised significantly.

IMPORTANT!
Your GC2 battery should be fully discharged and
recharged at least once a month. This includes
batteries in storage, as well as batteries on GC2
units operating on continuous AC power.

Failure to abide by this routine may cause the battery to lose its ability to
recharge or hold an adequate charge, and will require replacement at the
customer’s expense.

DO  DO NOT
Carefully plug power cord,
accessory or USB cable into the
DO NOT plug the power cord,
accessory or USB cable into the
Storing the GC2
device BEFORE powering on the device AFTER powering on the Prior to storing your GC2, always make sure the device is powered off and
unit and beginning use. unit and beginning use. properly closed and latched. Foresight Sports strongly recommends storing
the GC2 in a cool, dry environment in its original foam-lined box to prevent
damage.
Make sure the smaller connection DO NOT attempt to close the GC2
on the USB cable is the one inserted while the USB cable is still inserted. Always disconnect cables
into the device. before closing device.
This may cause severe damage to
both the cable and the device.
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 ISSUE: SUGGESTION:
Troubleshooting
The device does • Make sure the ball is visible by the
Guide not display
“ready to hit”
cameras (i.e. no deep grass, etc.).

(green LED active) • Confirm the ball is appearing within

Encountering an issue? Use this the hitting area on the LCD display.
troubleshooting guide to help diagnose when a ball
and resolve the problem. is placed in the
• Make sure the foot stand is completely
hitting zone
deployed.
For additional troubleshooting assistance,
please go to www.foresightsports.com. • Make sure the top of the device (where cam-
eras are located) is fully opened.

ISSUE: SUGGESTION: The device • Make sure the foot stand is completely
appears to display deployed.
The device will • Ensure the battery is charged up. First, test inaccurate data
not power on with the device plugged into the charger and • Make sure the top of the device where track-
make sure it comes on. If it does, then let ing cameras are located is fully opened.
the battery charge up for a minimum of
4 hours before running on batteries.
The device does not • Verify the flash is operating when a ball
• If the device does not power up while plugged track ball flight is struck. This may be difficult to observe
into the charger, verify that the correct by the hitter - a separate observer is
charger is being used (15V output, minimum recommended to watch the flash while
of 36W). the hitter strikes the ball.

• If the flash is non-operational, please

• If the charger is the correct one, and the
refer to this manual for replacement
device still does not power up, please go to
instructions.
www.foresightsports.com for details on how
to return for repair.
LCD displays a • Make a copy of the message, and call
message on screen Foresight Sports customer support
The ball placement • The placement aid is visible only when the asking me to contact for further assistance.
aid is not appearing light is flashing red, and a ball is recognized the factory
on the LCD display in the area of the launch monitor.

• If the light is green, then a ball is ready to IMPORTANT

be struck, and the previous shot results are Ball strikes may cause severe
displayed. damage to the device that require
repair or replacement.
• If there is no ball in the camera’s view, then
the previous shot results are displayed. Foresight Sports recommends
the use of a protective cradle
during operation.

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 Product Specifications
TECHNOLOGY: Stereoscopic high-speed
digitial camera tracking system.
GC2 Dimensons 5.5”W x 10”L x 3”T (Closed)
Weight: 3.8 lbs (1.7 kg)
Data Interface: USB/Bluetooth
Battery: 6-8 hour Rechargeable NiMH
Measured Data: Ball Speed, Side spin, Azimuth, Back Spin,
Launch Angle, Total Spin
Calculated Data: Carry Distance, Total distance

Questions?
CAPTURE RANGE:
We’re here to help. For product related issues or
Ball Speed: 2.0 - 200.0+ mph
questions, please contact our customer support
Distance: 8 inches - 500+ yds
team at 858.880.0179 or online at
Launch Angle: 70.0 degrees [email protected]

ACCURACY TOLERANCE:

Vertical Launch Angle +/- 0.2 degrees

Ball Speed: +/- 0.5 mph
Back Spin: +/- 50 rpm
Side Spin: +/- 50 rpm
Azimuth: +/- 1.0 degrees

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Printed in the USA

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