Marcum Technologies VS825 User's Manual
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1.2. Monitor users nen 8 4 3 aspect TFT LCD 600v x 800h Current Draw System ON lights off 615mA System ON vini sana board ite ki lights on full 850mA One Year Warranty Nature Vision Inc warrants this product to be free from defects in materials and workmanship for one year from the date of purchase This warranty applies to customers who properly fill out and return the warranty card included with this manual Failure to complete and return the warranty card voids the warranty Nature Vision Inc will at its sole discretion and without charging the customer repair or replace any components that fail in normal use Failures due to abuse misuse or unauthorized alteration modification or repair are not covered The warranty is valid only for the original owner who purchases the unit from an authorized dealer Products purchased from on line auction sites are not considered under warranty 10 MarCum Technologies Nature Vision Inc www marcumtech com How to Obtain Service We want our products to provide you with a pleasant on the water experience That means maximum customer satisfaction If you have a problem with your unit please contact Nature Vision s toll free number at 866 777 0733 for a Return Authorization Number RA or e mail us at service naturevisioninc com No service returns will be accepted without this pre return authorization number which must be clearly
3. actual camera lens To turn the lighting system ON press the key titled LIGHTS located on the digital keypad on the front of the monitor By pressing the key a small green LED light to the right of the button will be illuminated This indicates that the high intensity white LED lights are ON To turn the lighting system OFF press the light button a second time When the lights are first turned ON they will be at the lowest intensity level setting To increase the lighting intensity press the UP arrow key on the right side of the digital keypad There are 4 intensity level settings from low to high To decrease the intensity of the lights while the lights are ON press the down key on the right side of the digital keypad note the lights always come on at the lowest intensity level The MarCum Technologies Nature Vision Inc www marcumtech com amount of LED light required will depend on the clarity and amount of particulates in the water Darker stained water will require more light while clear water will have sufficient light penetration therefore decreasing the need for LED intensity Ice Fishing Application The VS825c can be used to entertain the kids or as the perfect tool to enhance your ice fishing experience The VS825c can be used to search for that perfect weed line or locate the crib or rock pile where fish will generally school To use as a search tool drill a series of holes through the ice in the location you re inte
4. bright and no detail and shadow areas that are too black A picture with too little contrast looks dull with no true blacks and more grayish highlights Different water clarities coupled with the amount of light available will affect the contrast Adjust the contrast to the desired setting for the best overall picture Brightness Use the brightness adjustment to change the overall brightness of a picture You can lighten a picture that s too dark or darken one that s too light Different lighting conditions and water clarity will affect the brightness of the picture By adjusting the brightness the backlight of the monitor will increase making the picture brighter This can be helpful when viewing the VS825c outdoors during daylight hours Adjusting the brightness can make the monitor easier to see Sharpness Sharpness is the amount of high frequency detail in the image Adjust the sharpness according to personal preference note increasing the contrast can give an impression of increased sharpness so try this first Color Increasing the color saturation will increase the vividness but can make the picture look darker overall Decreasing the color saturation will make the colors look washed out and gray Lighting The VS825c utilizes super high intensity white LED lights The VS825c incorporates Darkwater technology which greatly reduces particulate reflection and increases viewing distance by positioning the lights above and behind the
5. hunt for underwater treasures locate the spot on the spot observe fish in their natural habitat or learn how fish react to your lure or bait presentation The applications are endless MarCum s primary objective is to enhance the experience of the outdoor enthusiast We believe we ve created a feature laden viewing system that is not only user friendly but as easy to use in open water as it is on the ice You will now be able to stop guessing at what is below the surface and start seeing the real mysteries of underwater life Have fun and good viewing Features e 600v x 800h super high resolution LCD monitor equipped with a sophisticated thermostatically controlled heater to enhance your viewing experience in winter conditions e Sony CCD Super HAD color camera e Manta camera design utilizing Darkwater technology lighting system e Super high intensity white L E D lights for low light viewing e 75 feet of high strength flexible camera cable e Removable down view and trolling fin e Front keypad control panel e Onscreen monitor adjustments e Video Output jack e 90 cable connections to prevent cable wear e Padded soft pack encompasses internal molded case that stores battery camera cable and Manta camera Provides for maximum portability and protection e 7 2 amp 12v rechargeable battery with 1 amp 2 stage charger e Full 1 Year Warranty MarCum Technologies Nature Vision Inc www marcumtech com T
6. marked on the outside of the package Nature Vision Inc retains the exclusive right to repair or replace the unit at its discretion The customer is responsible for shipping costs associated with returning the unit to Nature Vision Inc Nature Vision Inc will pay for shipping the repaired unit back to the customer while it is still under one year warranty All out of warranty services will be charged a fee for service and shipping which must be paid in advance After obtaining a Return Authorization number the unit should be securely packed and shipped pre paid freight and insured to Nature Vision Inc It is the consumers full responsibility to track their products sent out in the mail or other forms of delivery service Nature Vision Inc will not be liable for lost packages sent out in the mail Unless specified otherwise do not include batteries or other accessories when returning the product for repair Nature Vision Inc will not be responsible for lost or damaged accessories Please allow a minimum of 10 business days to complete your repair Nature Vision Inc 1480 Northern Pacific Road Brainerd MN 56401 RA Note The RA number must be clearly marked on the outside of the package Ale Canadian customers please return to FTN C O Nature Vision Inc 7075 Ordan Drive Mississauga ON L5T 1K6 RA Note The RA number must be clearly marked on the outside of the package MarCum Technologies One step ahead
7. may indicate that the battery will not accept a full charge If this occurs and your camera run time is greatly diminished you may want to replace the battery with a battery of equal specification If your viewing image appears cloudy fuzzy or the screen begins to shrink check your battery charge One of the major symptoms of a dead or near dead battery is the degradation of your viewing image Try charging your battery or if the battery is unable to hold a charge replace it with a new one of similar specification If you need to remove the battery unplug the two battery terminals from the battery Remove the Velcro strap that is holding the battery in place and lift the battery out To replace the battery place a new battery into the battery compartment and secure it with the Velcro strap and re connect the positive and negative terminals Tip To preserve battery run time try to keep the VS825c in a relatively warm environment to minimize the use of the built in LCD heater system By starting out with a warm monitor there is less power consumed and less warm up time required MarCum Technologies Nature Vision Inc www marcumtech com Product Performance Specifications Battery either 12 volt DC 7 2 Amp hr Gharg unusta a 12 volt DC 1 Amp Camera Image Sensor 1 3 Sony SUPER HAD CCD color Resolution 400 horizontal lines Light Sensttivity 0 lux with lights on Field of VIEW nk 90 degrees
8. operating range In order to create an ultra clear high resolution picture there needs to be a matching high quality camera The VS825c uses the best color camera module available the Sony Super HAD ultra low lux CCD This camera offers a 90 angle of view giving the user a wide coverage area for maximum visibility The Manta camera design matches the high quality Sony Super HAD color CCD camera to adjustable high intensity white LED s This lighting option incorporates MarCum s exclusive Darkwater lighting technology Darkwater technology greatly reduces particulate reflection and increases viewing distance by positioning the lights above and behind the actual camera lens Adjusting the settings on a monitor has never been so easy The digital keypad activates an onscreen display for making adjustments to the monitor brightness contrast color and sharpness In addition to adjusting the monitor screen settings the digital keypad also controls underwater lighting dimmer for controlling underwater lighting intensity and power ON OFF To clean the monitor screen use a cleaner recommended for plastic and a soft cloth towel MarCum Nature Vision Inc www marcumtech com Technologies Sharing your video is easy The video output jack located on the rear of the monitor allows for adding an external monitor such as a bigger screen TV or a video recording device The camera and power cables have been designed with 90 terminal connections
9. to prevent cable wear Along with the 90 connections each cable connector is keyed differently to prevent plugging the cable into the wrong port The rear cable access panel provides cable strain relief and is screwed to the back of the monitor The panel securely holds the cables in place and prevents unnecessary wear The 75 feet of reinforced camera cable is flexible for ease of handling yet offers high tensile strength The Manta camera incorporates internal ballast weights within the camera housing The amount of weight is ideal for trolling at low speeds or keeping the camera tracking smooth in current For added open water stability or to use as a down view camera the fin included snaps into the rear of the Manta camera housing with ease Following MarCum s standards the VS825c is protected with a stylish reinforced padded soft pack case Under the soft pack is a molded ABS hard case with a built in battery tray and a Velcro strap to securely hold the battery in place Next to the battery is a storage compartment for the camera and camera cable The monitor folds down flat and the padded case encompasses the entire system protecting it during transportation On the left side of the case is a carrying handle for ease of transport The sealed 7 2 amp rechargeable lead acid battery can provide up to 8 hours of continuous use during ideal conditions Battery run time will vary depending on the condition of the battery use of underwater LE
10. D lighting level of screen backlight brightness and LCD heater system The 1 amp two stage charger will quickly charge the battery back to full capacity Once charged a small green LED light will be illuminated to indicate the charger has switched to a trickle charge mode The VS825c offers a full one year warranty backed by MarCum s first rate customer service Getting Started The VS825c has been set up and tested at the factory before being placed into its retail packaging Remove the VS825c from the packaging and place on a level surface with the MarCum Technologies logo facing towards you and right side up Open the top cover of the soft pack by lifting up on the Velcro closers on each side and front of the soft pack Once opened loosen the knobs on the either side of the gimbal bracket at the MarCum Technologies Nature Vision Inc www marcumtech com base of the monitor by turning each one counter clockwise Make sure to loosen the knobs a considerable distance Than depress both knobs by pushing inwards and hold in place This releases the lock on the monitor angle While depressing the knobs with the base of your palms use the index fingers of each hand and gently lift the monitor up to the desired viewing position and release tension on the gimbal knobs Once you have set the monitor to the desired viewing angle gently tighten the knobs until they are snug The battery camera and cable are now accessible behind the mo
11. MarCum Technologies VS825c UNDERWATER VIEWING SYSTEM Nature Vision Inc MA 030 MK Rev A Date 8 18 08 MarCum Technologies Nature Vision Inc www marcumtech com Table of Contents Introduction Heer naeh heiten 3 FE tures needed 3 Getting Started ke deda ate 5 Adjusting the Monitor Settings 6 Lighting ea a ein reer er Precreer emery tr ni A ujeli 7 Ice Fishing Application 22 02200444400nnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnen 8 Open Water Application ana 8 Battery Changi JORNPERPERERSEFFESEPEFEPELETEUETEEEPEESUERLTEHERFESEFFEELESEDEFFESUELERFELEELFELTENPIERSPERIEGELELNEIEESEE 8 Product Performance Specifications 200s440nnnnnnnnnnnnnnnennnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnannnnn 10 One Year Warranty aaa 10 How to Obtain Service 11 MarCum User Manuals are available for download from www marcumtech com MarCum Technologies Nature Vision Inc www marcumtech com Introduction Thank you for purchasing the VS825c underwater viewing system from MarCum Technologies Inc the most technologically advanced color underwater viewing system available Welcome to the world of underwater viewing in full living color MarCum Technologies has incorporated the latest technology in producing the most compact technologically advanced and versatile color underwater viewing system available Your new VS825c can be used to
12. he 600v x 800h super high resolution LCD monitor on the VS825c viewing system provides for an extraordinarily sharp and clear picture under most viewing conditions The daylight viewable monitor requires no sunshield while viewing outdoors This makes it more versatile for summer use or while viewing outside on the open ice It s recommended when viewing outdoors that the backlight brightness be increased to enhance your viewing experience Although classified as daylight viewable it is recommended that you turn the monitor away from direct sunlight As indicated the screen brightness can be adjusted to improve outside viewing but with direct light and monitor glare it can detract from the picture quality The ultra thin monitor housing is sealed with a rubber gasket and all plug in connections are potted to protect the internal electronics from the harsh elements The VS800 series LCD systems are considered water resistant They re designed to be used in the outside elements under most conditions but they re not recommended to be submerged underwater While operating in cold temperature s the VS825c utilizes a sophisticated thermostatically controlled LCD heating element which allows the monitor to operate at near optimal temperature You may experience some blurriness or slow down in LCD performance when you first power up the screen in cold temperatures It can take up to several minutes before the screen temperature reaches the appropriate
13. in to the rear of the Manta Camera for added stability The internal weight is enough to keep the camera down while the fin assists in keeping the Manta camera tracking straight through the water If the camera becomes hung up back up from the direction you were traveling from and slowly try to back the camera out of the snag DO NOT pull directly upward with force unless all other avenues have been pursued Battery Charging Recharging the battery after every use is recommended The charger that was supplied with the VS825c is a 1 amp two stage DC charger To charge your system simply connect the positive red and negative black female connector from the charger to the positive red and negative black male end at the battery Once connected plug the charger into a 110 volt AC wall outlet The LED indicator light on MarCum Technologies Nature Vision Inc www marcumtech com the charger will be red when the charger is in a charging mode The LED indicator light on the charger will turn green when the charger switches to a trickle charge The 7 2 amp hour 12 volt battery that was supplied with the VS825c system should take about 8 to 10 hours to charge from a completely discharged state When the green LED light is on disconnect the charger from the battery and wall outlet If the green LED light does not come on after 10 to 12 hours of charging time or the green LED light comes on relatively soon after the charger is plugged in this
14. nitor It s easiest to remove the Velcro straps and unzip the soft pack case The battery cable connectors can now be connected to the battery by attaching the corresponding wire colors to the correct terminal The positive red wire from the monitor can be connected to the positive red terminal on the battery The negative black wire coming from the monitor can be connected to the negative black terminal on the battery After the terminals have been connected the VS825c is ready for use Note The battery leads should stay connected at all times other than while charging This will be covered later in the charging process To turn ON the VS825c press the power key which is located on the keypad on lower left side on the front of the monitor After pressing the power key a small red LED indicator light located next to the power button will turn ON The monitor should now be displaying the image being transmitted from the camera The camera can now be unwrapped from the cable spool and deployed into the water to the desired depth The depth of field distance the camera can see underwater depends on the clarity of the water and available light at the depth the camera is used In clear water the depth of field can be many feet but in cloudy or muddy water the depth of view can be reduced to only a few inches due to particles suspended in the water Dirty or muddy water and or low light penetration can detract from the quality of the col
15. or picture Optimum color quality will result from clear water and adequate light penetration Adjusting the Monitor Settings The VS825c monitor has four different adjustments that can be made by utilizing the on screen display These adjustments can be made to enhance the image on the monitor to the user s preference note The VS825c has been pre set with factory defaults for normal viewing To access the settings menu press the menu key on the digital keypad The settings menu will be displayed on the screen note if you wait too long before selecting an adjustment the menu screen will time out and disappear To change between on screen adjustment choices brightness contrast color sharpness continue to press the menu key The selected on screen adjustment will be highlighted on the LCD screen To change the settings within a selected menu use the UP and DOWN arrows located on the far right of the digital keypad You will see MarCum Nature Vision Inc www marcumtech com Technologies the numbers of the selected adjustment increase or decrease depending on the arrow direction you are depressing To accept the changes release the UP DOWN arrow and settings will be saved Once the settings are adjusted properly the on screen menu will shut off automatically Contrast Contrast is the difference in brightness between lightest and darkest tones in a picture A picture with too much contrast has highlights lighter tones that are too
16. rested in fishing The VS825c is small enough to hold in your arms while walking from hole to hole Drop the camera down each hole in search for the best spot or until you locate fish Once you ve located the spot drill a hole 3 or 4 feet away from the hole you re actually going to fish in Set the VS825c on the ice and lower the camera down the second hole To assist in keeping the camera at the desired depth and direction it is recommended that a Camera Compass purchased separately be used Once you send a lure or bait down and locate it with the VS825c you re ready to fish The depth and direction of the VS825c can be changed at any time by lowering or raising the camera and rotating the camera cable between your fingers The VS825c also includes a down viewing fin that snaps into the back of the Manta camera Once the fin is attached the camera cable can be inserted through the cutout at the rear of the fin and locked into place It is recommended that you leave about six inches of excess cable forming a loop before locking the cable into place The camera can now be lowered into the hole to view what is directly below you This can be very helpful while fishing in shallow water Open Water Application To locate fish look for treasure or find that perfect spot simply turn the camera power ON and drop the Manta camera into the water If you re drifting with the wind or using a trolling motor with the VS825c attach the supplied trolling f
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