Aqua-Vu none Digital Camera User Manual
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1. Copyright 2000 Pg 9 3 Periodicallv run vour fingers over the entire length of the cable feeling for nicks or other cable damage A damaged cable should be returned to the factorv for repair See the Service section of this manual 4 As a precautionary measure dry off your monitor after it gets wet from rain or boat spray 5 Never tug on fishing line that accidentally gets wrapped around the camera cable Line can cut and damage the cable FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS HOW FAR CAN I SEE Naturally the clearer the water the farther you can see As a general rule the camera can see twice as far as the human eye in water meaning that if you can see 3 feet down you will be able to see approximately 6 feet in front of the camera But this is just a rule of thumb and all bodies of water will vary For anglers studying bottom structure 2 feet of visibility is sufficient for underwater viewing WHEN DO I USE THE MULTI COLOR LIGHTS The Multi Color lights in your DT camera are designed for use in low light situations Turn the power switch to the ON LIGHT position for maximum visibility in low light The Multi Color lights will provide a minimum of twice the visibilitv of traditional infrared lights in darkness HOW DO STEER THE CAMERA For open water viewing in the direction of travel use the Front viewing Fin Slowly troll less than 2 mph or drift along the structure you intend to view With the Front viewing Fin the camera2. Copyright 2000 Pg 5 THE MODE AND FUNCTION BUTTONS There are two membrane protected push buttons located below the carrying handle on the Carrying Shuttle Use these buttons for selecting which nl Aqua Vu DT camera direction and Depth Te ch measurement features you want woe O to use Patent Pending Control Panel WARNING Turning unit on and off underwater will recalibrate the sensor so that you will get a false reading You will need to pull the unit up before switching the lights on or off to avoid this problem MODE BUTTON Press the MODE button to choose from three modes Relative Absolute Temp only or Standard Operating mode Relative and Absolute modes deal with camera direction Standard operating mode is for just plain viewing watching lure bait fish bottom structure etc without any directional or temperature information on the screen Push MODE button one time and relative direction goes away Push MODE button a second time and absolute reading appears Push MODE button a third time and relative direction appears again FUNCTION BUTTON Press the FUNCTION button to select either fresh or saltwater use adjust for the atmospheric pressure at your particular lake plus display in either feet or meters and F or C Push FUNCTION button one time and the display goes to saltwater feet fahrenheit Push FUNCTION button a second time and the display goes to freshwater m
3. replace any components that fail in normal use Failures due to abuse misuse or unau thorized alteration or repair are not covered The warranty is valid only for the original owner EXTENDED WARRANTY A two year extended warranty is available through Nature Vision Inc You may purchase this warranty within 30 days of purchasing the unit Use the order form in this manual or visit www aquavu 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 within 30 days of purchase you may return it to your retailer for replacement subject to retailer s stock After 30 days please contact the factory for a return authorization number RA No service returns will be accepted without this pre return authorization which must be clearly marked on the outside of the returned package Nature Vision Inc retains the exclusive right to repair or replace the unit at its discretion To obtain a Return Authorization Number contact the factory at 866 777 0733 You may also mail service requests to aquavu Qnaturevisioninc com 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 After obtaining a Return Authorization Number the unit should be securely packed and shipped pre paid freigh
4. 120 degrees F Expect your battery life to decrease in cold conditions WHAT IS THE VIEWING ANGLE OF THE CAMERA Your camera lens has a viewing angle of 92 degrees At 4 1 2 feet in front of the camera you will be viewing an image approximately 6 feet wide WHAT IS THE RESOLUTION OF MY MONITOR SCREEN Your screen has 420 lines of resolution for crystal clear viewing CAN I CONNECT MY AQUA VU TO A LARGER MONITOR OR TO A HAND HELD RECORDER Yes For use in a permanent fish house or in a large boat with a built in video system your Aqua Vu can be hooked up to larger external TV provided it has a VIDEO IN jack The same holds true for a hand held video recorder See the Video Recording with the Aqua Vu DT section of this manual for more details IS AQUA VU LEGAL To our knowledge there are no restrictions anywhere that regulate the use of Aqua Vu underwater viewing systems Aqua Vu is an approved pre fishing tool for B A S S And P W T events and for other tournament trails across the country SOME CAUTIONARY NOTES The Multi Color lights are extremely intense Do not stare directly into the lights The charger supplied with this unit does not disconnect or turn off automatically when a full charge is reached Please use caution when charging your battery When adjusting the angle of the monitor always completely loosen the thumbscrews to avoid damaging the teeth on the mounting bracket Tighten the thumbscrews when
5. is facing relative to the direction your monitor is facing Any movement of camera or monitor will result in movement of the arrow The arrow s accuracy is within 5 degrees ABSOLUTE mode The ABSOLUTE mode displays a continuous compass reading to indicate camera direction In addition to compass direction N NE E E S SW W and NW the compass bearing in degrees appears on screen If you want the camera to look north south east west or anywhere in between slowly twist the camera cable until the desired direction appears on screen With your Aqua Vu DT in ABSOLUTE mode the compass direction of the camera s aim will be Absolute Mode indicated on screen no matter which way you and your monitor are facing The ABSOLUTE mode makes it easy to relocate bottom structure or anything else previously viewed Nature Vision Inc Copyright 2000 Pg 7 When ice fishermen return to the same fish house or set of holes in the ice thev can easily aim the camera in the right compass direction to quickly bring into view one s bait lure and nearby bottom or structure Some DT users take notes while other simply remember relevant compass readings STANDARD OPERATING mode STANDARD OPERATING mode is for plain and simple viewing without directional indications and or temperature readings on the screen NOTE The three mode names Absolute Relative and Standard Operating do not appear on buttons switches or the
6. it s pulled through the water If any of the above items are missing contact Nature Vision immediately EASY SETUP Your Aqua Vu DT requires no complex assembly Follow these simple steps 1 Connect the monitor to the Carrying Shuttle a one time procedure using the two black plastic headed thumbscrews provided You will tighten and loosen these thumbscrews every time you use the Aqua Vu DT for positioning tilting the monitor for the most convenient viewing as well as for carrying and stowing the unit 2 Plug the camera cable into the CAMERA IN port a one time procedure 3 Place the battery into the battery well in the Carrying Shuttle with battery terminals towards the lower end of the unit opposite from handle Position the battery lock tabs to secure the battery in place Connect the red wire clip to the red terminal on the battery red to red Connect the black wire clip to the black terminal on the battery black to black You may also power the Aqua Vu DT by means of an Auxiliary Power Cord accessory that plugs into a cigarette lighter in vehicle or boat The DT can operate off any 12 volt power source The Auxiliary Power Cord accessory is available through retailers or online at www aquavu com Nature Vision Inc Copyright 2000 Pg 2 TESTING CAMERA AND MONITOR 1 VIEWING AN IMAGE Locate the ON OFF ON LIGHT switch at the right end of the control line up Turn the switch to the ON position Look at the
7. will face the boats direction of travel The opposite holds true when using the Back viewing Fin which positions the camera for viewing in the direction opposite from the boats travel The Back viewing Fin not included with the unit is available from dealers or online at www aquavu com CAN I SPLICE THE CAMERA CABLE TO OBTAIN MORE LENGTH No Attempting to splice in additional cable violates the waterproof integrity of the camera and cable voiding the warranty CAN I ATTACH MY CAMERA TO A DOWNRIGGER Yes by using the Cam Rigger accessory You can attach your camerato your downrigger cable at any depth allowing you to watch your lure given adequate water clarity cam rigger is available through dealers or at www aquavu com HOW FAST CAN I TROLL WITH MY CAMERA It depends on depth and also on the length of cable you have out which determines water resistance or drag The deeper you go with more cable out the more drag there will be requiring slower travel for good viewing Generally for best viewing we recommend going less than 2 miles per hour Remember the slower you go the more detail you will see Nature Vision Inc Copyright 2000 Pg 10 CAN I USE MY DT IN SALTWATER Yes All Aqua Vu cameras are saltwater rated using stainless steel hardware and materials that are impervious to corrosion WILL MY DT WORK IN SUBFREEZING CONDITIONS Aqua Vu systems are designed to operate at temperatures ranging from minus 40 to
8. Aqua Vu UNDERWATER VIEWING SYSTEM DEPTH TECH OWNERS MANUAL Table of Contents ADOUKVODL DI pg 1 In your DT Package seus rs pg 2 Easy Set p ws Poa G ani a eet pg 2 Testing Camera and Monitor pg 3 Open Water Use csc kubi ia mwiet haces ha ee a pg 3 4 On the ICE ees aston canes ta ane eke Wachee rae wee pg 4 5 The Mode and Function Buttons pg 6 Depth Tech Feature Knowing Camera Depth pg 6 Direct Tech Feature Knowing Camera Direction pg 7 Temp Tech Feature Knowing Water Temp pg 8 The Battery and Charger pg 8 9 FUS A A a ei awe hee Pe ha eee pg 9 Video Recording With The DT pg 9 10 Caring For Your DT L A sa ied wate read pg 10 Frequently Asked Questions pg 10 11 Some Cautionary Notes pg 11 Troubleshooting Ara nt pg 12 One Year Limited Warranty pg 13 Extended pg 13 How Obtain Service pg 13 SOFT CASE MONITOR BATTERV CHARGER DETACHABLE BALLAST CABLE 8 SUNSHIELD WEIGHTS CARRVING SHUTTLE VIDEO OUTPUT FOR RECORDING MULTI COLOR THUMBSCREWS PAGE 9 LIGHTS ABOUT VOUR AQUA VU DT DT stands for Depth Tech the Aqua Vu underwater viewing svstem with Nature Vision Inc s most advanced features on
9. ROUND IT OR GETS BLURRY You re seeing on screen symptoms of a weakening battery Charge the battery or install a charged battery GET NO DIRECTIONAL DISPLAY ON THE SCREEN NO ARROW RELATIVE DIRECTION MODE AND OR NO COMPASS READING ABSOLUTE DIRECTION MODE The unit might be in the wrong mode Remember Standard Operating mode doesn t display direction information With unit turned on try pressing the MODE button below handle on Carrying Shuttle to change modes Press it again and pause Press it again If you see no directional reading on the screen see the How to Obtain Service section in this manual THERE S NO WATER TEMPERATURE READING ON THE SCREEN The unit might be in Standard Operating mode which doesn t show temperature Press the MODE button and wait a few seconds Press it again if necessary If no on screen temperature reading appears regardless of Mode see the How to Obtain Service section in this manual Nature Vision Inc Copyright 2000 Pg 12 ONE VEAR LIMITED WARRANTV Nature Vision Inc warrants this product to be free from defects in materials and work manship for one vear from the date of purchase This warrantv applies to customers who properly fill out clip and return the warranty card included on the back cover of this manual Failure to complete and return the warranty card voids this warranty Nature Vision Inc will at its sole discretion and without charging the customer repair or
10. eters an centigrade Push FUNCTION button a third time and the display goes to saltwater meters and centigrade Push FUNCTION button a fourth time and the display goes to standard mode DEPTH TECH FEATURE KNOWING CAMERA DEPTH When viewing in open water drag due to water resistance increases the amount of cable needed to reach a target depth The deeper or faster you go there s more drag on the camera and cable pulling it away from the boat In many situations the camera and viewing depth may significantly differ from the sonars depth reading For example while the boat is over 20 feet of water as indicated by the sonar the camera might drag back over a drop off and be viewing in 30 feet Or with 25 feet of cable out the boat your camera might ride only 20 feet down Thus neither cable length nor sonar readings pinpoint the accurate depth of the camera and what it sees Nature Vision Inc Copyright 2000 Pg 6 DIRECT TECH FEATURE KNOWING CAMERA DIRECTION Which way is your camera looking When an underwater camera is submerged and out of sight in deep or murky water or below the ice the user might ask Which way am looking In which direction is my camera facing Which way must turn the camera to bring my ice fishing lure into view Nature Vision s sophisticated Direct Tech technology enables the Aqua Vu DT user to know the direction in which the camera is looking This advantage simplifies the ta
11. fuse is factory installed This fuse is designed to blow when the battery is connected backwards or if a short occurs in the system If the fuse is blown replace it with a standard 1 amp automotive fuse available at hardware and auto parts stores To remove the fuse push the cap in and rotate counter clockwise VIDEO RECORDING WITH THE AQUA VU DT Your Aqua Vu DT s Video Out jack is for connecting your DT to a hand held camcorder or to a larger external monitor The DT will work with any camcorder or any monitor that accepts the NTSC video signal the North American standard and has a Video In jack Use an RCA style patch cord that comes with most camcorders also available at most consumer electronics stores For video recording plug one end of the cord into the Video Out jack on the DT plug the other end into the Video In jack on your camcorder You should be able to watch your Aqua Vu monitor and record at the same time CARING FOR YOUR AQUA VU DT Your DT requires minimal common sense maintenance 1 The battery requires regular charging See battery charging instructions Always disconnect the DT red and black power leads before charging the battery Never charge while the unit is connected 2 Clean the monitor and camera lens periodically by using mild dish washing soap warm water and a very soft cloth Do NOT use window cleaner or alcohol based products since they may cause permanent fogging Nature Vision Inc
12. manual for tips on efficiently positioning the camera to view bait lure or particular bottom structure IDENTIFY FISH AS TO SPECIES AND SIZE Seeing the fish in person helps solve mysteries about depthfinder signals and helps with decisions about fishing techniques and whether to stay or leave SEARCH OUT NEW FISHING GROUNDS Move from spot to spot always boring two holes a few feet apart one for your camera the other for your bait Test fish for a few minutes in each spot It s possible to choose or eliminate potential fishing spots on the basis of seeing or not seeing fish while prospecting Nature Vision Inc Copyright 2000 Pg 4 For use of your Aqua Vu DT s Direct Tech on screen indication of either relative or absolute camera directions and Temp Tech on screen water temperature readings features see Mode Buttons Direct Tech Feature Knowing Camera Direction and Temp Tech Feature Knowing Water Temperature sections below You may want to consider the NEW Ice Pod accessory which makes holding and turning cable very easy THAT SPECIAL VIEWING HOLE Most ice fishing camera owners bore a special camera hole several feet from the fishing hole With your Aqua Vu DT you can position the camera the traditional manual way or use the Direct Tech feature Absolute or Relative directional modes for more easily determining camera direction detailed below Traditional camera positioning Lower your bait or lure to abo
13. monitor screen Simply press the MODE button to advance among your Aqua Vu DT s viewing modes TEMP TECH FEATURE KNOWING WATER TEMPERATURE Your Aqua Vu DT is equipped with Nature Vision s Temp Tech a standard feature beginning with Aqua Vu s 2002 models While viewing the underwater world the user sees a continuously updated water temperature reading on the lower right portion of the monitor screen The temperature reading comes up automatically about 10 seconds after the unit is turned on or after selecting Relative Absolute and Temp Only modes In Standard Operating mode your DT monitor shows only the underwater view with no temperature depth or directional readings Temp Tech enables the angler to link water temperature and fish location patterns and to explore relationships between temperature and fish behavior including responsiveness to baits and lures Note The temperature reading is accurate only in the water not in the air THE BATTERY AND CHARGER The Aqua Vu DT includes a 12 volt 7 amp sealed and spillproof lead acid battery designed to fit securely in the carrying shuttle The battery has a one way relief valve to release excessive gas pressure in case of improper charging For battery installation see No 3 in the Easy Setup section towards the front of this manual Make sure the battery is fully charged before each use Recharging after every viewing session is recommended Expect 8 to 12 hours of continuou
14. monitor screen Vou should see an image Slowlv move the camera pointing it towards room furniture vour dog or even vour feet Vou should see a live imagel 2 CHECKING THE CAMERA S MULTI COLOR LIGHTS Turn the ON OFF ON LIGHT switch to ON LIGHT Look at the face of the camera Vou should see bright green and red lights An image of whatever the camera sees your face or the living room wall should appear on the monitor Note Use the ON LIGHT position to activate the DT s multi color light source for viewing in low light conditions If you fail to see an image on the monitor while conducting these tests see the Troubleshooting section of this manual To experience your Aqua Vu DT s Temp Tech and Direct Tech features for water temperature and camera directional readings use the MODE and FUNCTION buttons located below the handle on the Carrying Shuttle while unit is turned on See appropriate sections in this manual Mode and Function buttons Direct Tech Feature Knowing Camera Direction and Temp Tech Feature Knowing Water Temperature OPEN WATER USE BALLAST WEIGHTS AND FRONT VIEWING FIN Underwater video cameras may be lowered into the water from breakwaters docks and fishing piers as well as from anchored boats and pontoons Innovative bank fishermen use them too Much of the open water viewing by anglers is done from boats while drift ing or slow trolling on lakes or from boats dealing with stream current For best co
15. ntrol of the camera in most open water situations use the Ballast Weights and Front viewing Fin included with your Aqua Vu DT 1 Line up the predrilled holes of the ballast weights with those on the camera s underside Attach the Ballast Weights to the camera by means of the two steel bolts and two nylon lock nuts 2 Locate the two predrilled holes at the rear of the camera and use the two nylon screws and two nylon lock nuts to attach the Front viewing Fin The Front viewing Fin helps maintain a forward looking viewing posture as the camera moves through the water When attaching weights and fin to the camera notice that the holes match but with a tight fit to prevent accidental loss The nylon lock nuts require tightening with a pliers Note We recommend removing weights and fin for ice fishing Nature Vision Inc Copyright 2000 Pg 3 LOWER THE CAMERA AND VIEWI Begin your viewing trip by simply lowering the camera to the bottom Don t worry The camera won t break if you bump a rock or suddenly hit bottom In most waters fish relate to bottom structure So while drifting or slow trolling you ll need to guide the camera over the ups and downs of bottom contours You will quickly learn how to swim the camera over bottom terrain With cable in hand simply raise or lower the camera paying out more or less cable depending on depth and boat speed As you move along you should see on your monitor screen a continuous pict
16. s operation from a fully charged battery depending on use of the Multi Color lights Cold temperatures will also reduce operating time Following a few simple rules will prolong battery life and contribute to efficient use of your Aqua Vu DT Charge the battery as soon as possible after purchase Store the battery at moderately cool temperatures Service life is considerably shortened at temperatures above 85 degrees F Nature Vision Inc Copyright 2000 Pg 8 Fasten the battery securely in its compartment and minimize shock to the battery Guard against overcharging The 500 mA charger provided will not overcharge the battery in most cases Do not leave the charger connected for more than 24 hours Do not use a charging system with more than a 2 amp output High rates of charge can heat up and destroy a battery in a few hours e Avoid prolonged battery storage without charging Batteries stored in a discharged state may initially appear to be damaged and will accept less current than normal Usually the battery will accept increasing amounts of current but may take longer than normal to reach a fully charged state If there is no response the battery may have been discharged too long to recover Freezing a discharged battery may permanently damage it Always dispose of a battery in a legal and environmentally safe way THE FUSE Between the Camera In and Video out ports is 1 AMP fuse compartment A
17. screen display of depth direction and temperature The Function and Mode buttons allow the user to select either fresh or salt water use adjust for the atmospheric pressure at their particular lake plus displays in either feet or meters and F C degrees The DT includes our patent pending Direct Tech which provides on screen indication of camera direction RELATIVE in relation to the monitor s position and ABSOLUTE magnetic compass reading By watching either a moving arrow or compass direction degrees on the monitorscreen ice fishermen and other DT users know which way their camera is looking This Direct Tech innovation makes camera positioning aiming the camera at a particular field of view for watching bait and fish much easier and quicker And you won t have to guess about the directions or the appearances and exits of approaching fish With your Aqua Vu DT underwater viewing system you will become an aquatic explorer much like a skin diver but without getting wet Swim your cameraover the bottom landscape Relative Mode A Depth freshwater or saltwater Absolute Mode of your fishing grounds while watching what s really down there Or with the camera suspended down a hole in the ice see how approaching fish react to your bait Turn on the Multi Color camera lights to experience the mystique of viewing bottom and fish in low light conditions The ultra bright Multi Color lights pene
18. sks of aiming the camera at structure or bait as well as helping to verify the direction or location of fish or some underwater discovery Using the two directional modes Relative and Absolute The Aqua Vu DT offers two modes for indicating camera direction Choose either RELATIVE or ABSOLUTE directional mode by pressing the MODE button next to the FUNCTION button located below the carrying handle on the Carrying Shuttle The MODE button is also used for selecting Standard Operating mode RELATIVE mode The RELATIVE mode indicates camera direction which way the camera is looking in relation to you and your DT monitor In RELATIVE mode an arrow appears somewhere at the periphery of the screen If the camera faces directly forward looking ahead of you and your monitor the upward pointing arrow appears in the middle of the top of the screen When the camera faces perfectly back wards looking directly to your rear the downward pointing arrow appears centered at the bottom of the screen When the camera is aimed directly to your left the directional arrow points left and appears centered along the left side of your screen When looking directly to your right the arrow points right and appears centered along the right side of the screen Move the camera to look more forward backward left or right and the arrow moves accordingly pointing up or down forward or backward or left or right always showing the direction the camera
19. t and insured to Nature Vision Inc at Nature Vision Inc 213 NW 4th Street Brainerd MN 56401 Canadian customers please return to Nature Vision Inc C O Unicity One Step 1460 Clarence Ave Winnipeg MB 1T6 Nature Vision Inc Copyright 2000 Pg 13
20. the monitor is at the desired angle Always make sure the thumbscrews are tight after tilting the monitor down for carrying or stowing Always keep camera cable away from propellers Nature Vision Inc Copyright 2000 Pg 11 TROUBLE SHOOTING NOTHING HAPPENS SCREEN FAILS TO LIGHT UP WHEN THE SWITCH IS IN EITHER THE ON OR ON LIGHT POSITION Battery not connected Properly connect the battery red to red black to black Battery not charged Fuse may be blown See The Fuse section of this manual THE SCREEN LIGHTS UP BUT SEE NO PICTURE Camera cable is disconnected Plug the camera cable into the Camera In jack Camera cable might be damaged Consult the Service section in this manual SCREWS FOR BALLAST WEIGHTS AND FRONT VIEWING FIN WON T GO THROUGH HOLES IN THE RUBBER CAMERA HOUSING With a screwdriver screw the bolts through the predrilled holes The holes are a little undersized for firmly gripping the bolts to prevent their loss LOWER THE CAMERA TO THE BOTTOM BUT CAN T SEE ANYTHING The camera may be buried in soft bottom Raise the camera off the bottom The water might be very murky Select the ON LIGHT position on the DT switch to acti vate the Multi Color lights in your camera for viewing in low light conditions THERE IS A NICK IN THE CAMERA CABLE See the Service section of this manual for instructions on returning the camera for repair THE IMAGE ON MY SCREEN HAS A DARK MARGIN A
21. trate water better than white light or infrared at night Your Aqua Vu DT system is equipped with Nature Vision Inc s Temp Tech feature A sensor in the camera sends continuous water temperature readings to the lower right portion of the monitor display You can know the water temperature while viewing and fishing However you employ your Aqua Vu DT for pure fun as a discovery tool for learning while fishing and observing nature for watching small children or pets or for security purposes you will experience a fascinating new view Your eyes will be glued to the monitor screen The Aqua Vu DT is available with 60 or 120 foot cable options Choose from models DT 60 or DT 120 Nature Vision Inc Copyright 2000 Pg 1 IN VOUR DT PACKAGE The package contains Aqua Vu DT Depth Tech components Vou ll be viewing readv in afew minutesl e Monitor weatherproof attaches to the Carrying Shuttle tilts up and down for convenient viewing holds ON OFF ON LIGHT switch e Carrying Shuttle with handle allows cable and camera storage tiltable monitor attaches to it holds Mode and Function buttons e Soft custom Carrying Case Camera with Multi Color light option and 60 or 120 foot cable e Detachable Sunshield stores conveniently on carrying shuttle when not in use Battery 12 volt 7 amp Battery Charger e Ballast Weights for open water viewing Front viewing Fin keeps camera forward looking as
22. ure of the passing bottom and the fish holding watery zone just above it When viewing over soft bottom make sure the camera is actually above the bottom and not plowing or stirring up the muck Remember if you can t see bottom raise or lower the camera to look for it If your camera becomes snagged maneuver the boat so the direction of pull is the same as it was when the camera became snagged A little jiggling or light tugging will usually enable you to back the camera out of a snag Avoid pulling the camera through heavy weed cover or thick brush With your Aqua Vu DT you will be fascinated and often surprised by the ever changing view of underwater scenery rocks weeds other bottom features and fish For more advice and viewing tips see Frequently Asked Questions in this manual ON THE ICE Your Aqua Vu DT is an invaluable ice fishing tool which steps beyond mysterious flashes on depthfinder to actually see the real picture Take advantage of these key benefits VIEW BOTTOM STRUCTURE AND DISTINGUISHING FEATURES Observe weed lines and weed characteristics sand versus muck big rocks versus small rocks transitions from one bottom type to another What a big help in precisely locating fishing holes for fish house SHARPEN YOUR FISHING TECHNIQUES Watch your bait and see how approaching fish react to it Learn what lures colors and jigging actions attract fish and trigger strikes See the Direct Tech section of this
23. ut 6 inches above bottom Turn ON your Aqua Vu DT and lower the camera through the camera hole and down to the bottom while watching the monitor screen Raise the camera slightly off bottom so you see bottom and the water above it Slowly twist the camera cable until you glimpse your bait Carefully adjust the cable so the bait is centered on the screen This camera positioning provides a view of the bait plus areas just beyond and to each side of it ideal for watching bait and approaching fish Some anglers rest a bait bucket or other object on the cable to maintain camera Depth and position Others clamp the cable to a stick placed over the hole Another option Aqua Vu s Ice Pod accessory makes it easier to maintain camera position for watching your lure and the surrounding area Available from retailers or online at www aqua vu com REMOVE THE BALLAST WEIGHT AND FRONT VIEWING FIN FOR ICE FISHING For ice fishing most camera users remove the open water Ballast Weight and Front viewing Fin If weight is needed a simple clamp on lead depthfinder is usually enough for ice fishing use This weight can be positioned along the bottom or back keel of the camera to control the viewing angle In most cases the camera will work best in a horizontal position but there may be times when you ll want to view at an up or down angle or you can use the Frontview Downview fin in the vertical position to see a whole new take on icefishing Nature Vision Inc
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