Aqua-Vu Aqua-Vu MAV Digital Camera User Manual
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1. it may be advisable to connect MAV to a secondary power source such as a trolling motor deep cycle battery If mounting the MAV in the bow of the boat we recommend routing cables through an opening in the nose back toward battery If mounting in the stern or near boat s center console cables can be routed through dash hollow or run alongside or within side gunnels NOTE Should you decide to connect MAV to deep cycle battery series of 24 to 36 volts you must connect cable terminals to lead main battery in series A feed of over 12 volts into MAV system may cause unit to fail 5 Connecting MAV to Power Footoe and Monitor Once MAV is fully installed and connected to battery cables from Monitor Footpad and battery can be plugged in to MAV camera PowerSpool Plug 4 prong male end of Monitor cable into MAV receptacle labeled MONITOR Plug 3 pronged male end of N ors ive Footpad cable into MAV recepta M LS labeled CONTROL Plug female end of 3 hole Power plug in to MAV receptacle labeled POWER VIDEO ON OFF MONITOR CONTROL POWER 6a Attaching Ballast Weights to Camera Housing The two piece ballast weights provide the MAV camera with appropriate weight to keep it running beneath your boat To install simply line up holes in Ballast Weights with the holes in underside of rubber camera angled edges of weights should face in to fit camera attachment point Attach the weights to camer2. PP Aqua Vu Nature 1480 Northern Pacific Road Brainerd MN 56401 AA VISION 25 0733 Table of Contents The MAV System Page 2 Become an Underwater Explorer Page 3 About Your Aqua Vu MAV Page 3 In Your Aqua Vu MAV Package Page 3 Mounting Tips Page 4 Installing Your MAV Page 6 Operating Your MAV Page 8 MAV Features Page 8 MAV Monitor Control Panel Page 10 MAV Viewing Tips Page 11 Viewing Tips While Fishing Page 12 Caring for Your MAV Page 12 Frequently Asked Questions Page 13 Trouble Shooting Page 14 Warranty Info Page 15 How to Obtain Service Page 15 Real Scenes from Aqua Vu Page 17 Copyright 2006 Nature Vision Inc All rights reserved Nature Vision Inc 1480 Northern Pacific Road Brainerd MN 56401 www aquavu com The MAV System A FT Rer es On screen displays of depth and water temperature 10 4 Daylight Viewable Monitor Camera Secure Strap Aqua Vu Rubber Cam with Spectral Response SR lighting Camera PowerSpool with Quick Detach Base t Auto Up Mode ATE SS Hands free SR light control Footpad and 25 feet of cable Nature Vision Inc 2006 Pg 2 UNDERWATER EXPLORER Congratulations Your new Aqua Vu MAV underwater viewing system allows you become an aquatic explorer without getting wet You now hold in your possession perhaps the most profound piece of fish ing technology ever devised
3. This will void your warranty 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 As depth cable length and boat speed increase drag will increasingly cause the camera to move away from the bottom At slower speeds it is much easier to watch the underwater terrain For optimal viewing we recommend traveling less than 2 miles per hour Remember the slower you go the more detail you will see Also the faster the bottom depth changes the more rapidly you will need to move the MAV cable Can use my MAV in saltwater Yes All Aqua Vu cameras are saltwater rated constructed with stainless steel hardware and materials that are impervious to corrosion Will my unit work in subfreezing conditions Aqua Vu systems are designed to operate at temperatures ranging from 10 to 120 degrees F How wide is the camera s angle of view 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 Nature Vision Inc 2006 Pg 13 Can connect my Aqua Vu to a larger monitor or to a hand held camcorder Yes You can attach a separate monitor or video recording system to your MAV PowerSpool via the video out socket Is Aqua Vu legal To our knowledge there are no restrictions that regulate the use of Aqua Vu underwater viewing sys tems Aqua Vu is an approved p
4. water bodies vary in water clarity and other characteristics For studying underwater structure 2 feet of visibility is sufficient for viewing though in very clear water it is possible to see up to 30 feet or more When do I use the SR lights The Spectral Response SR lights in your MAV camera are designed for use in low light conditions Turn the lights on for enhanced visibility in low light While the lights will yield additional dark water visibili ty they will never allow you to see as well as during the day or in very clear water With lights on you will see a video image similar to that in front of your car s headlights Spectral Response lights though actually absorb and filter out many of the suspended underwater particles that may otherwise obscure viewing visibility during low light conditions How do steer the camera For viewing in the direction of travel attach the front viewing Stabilizer Fin to the camera housing Slowly troll less than 2 mph or drift along the structure you intend to view With fin attached the camera will face in the boat s direction of travel If you re facing and moving forward so will the cam era it will show you the underwater terrain in front of you The Stabilizer Fin always keeps the camera tracking straight so long as you re moving Can splice the camera cable to obtain more length No Attempting to splice in additional cable violates the waterproof integrity of the camera and cable
5. While a depth finder provides depth and a representation of the terrain below the boat MAV actually shows you a fish eye view of the underwater world like scuba diving without the limitations of an oxygen tank depth concerns or even worrying about getting wet With your boat mounted MAV you will immediately begin discovering a whole new planet of underwater adventure and experiencing fishing in an exciting and entirely new way Don t be too surprised if you suddenly find yourself catch ing more fish and having more fun ABOUT YOUR AQUA VU MAV For the first time ever simultaneous boat fishing and underwater viewing has become a reality Traditionally viewers controlled camera depth manually With cable in hand and eyes glued to the moni tor they d busily raise and lower the camera as depth and boat speed required The Motorized Aqua Vu or MAV automatically deploys and retrieves the underwater camera with a footpad The foot con trolled MAV is the first hands free underwater viewing system ever made The MAV mounts to your boat and allows you to fish and watch your camera at the same time a major breakthrough in underwater viewing technology IN YOUR AQUA VU MAV PACKAGE e 10 4 Flat Panel LCD monitor includes 25 feet of power cable and gimbal bracket Monitor is sealed and water proof e MAV Power Spool with 85 feet of 200 pound test cable includes quick release mounting plate and mounting hardware e
6. bracket can also be mounted to boat using a Johnny Ray or RAM style electronics bracket First determine the location of your MAV LCD Monitor Remove Monitor from gimbal bracket using opposing thumb dials Place bracket on boat and trace 2 holes for mounting screw locations Remove bracket and drill 2 mounting holes Replace bracket in place and install 2 screws Attach MAV LCD Monitor to gimbal bracket NOTE Consider removing and stor ing MAV Monitor during high speed highway transport or in rough water especially when mounted in the bow 3 Mount MAV Footpad Once location is determined place mounting screws in mounting holes and screw into place NOTE Although the Footpad can be left loose not mounted inside the boat which allows you to operate the MAV from different locations inside the boat permanent mounting is recom mend This prevents Footpad from damage due to kicking or stumbling on the unit or cable within the boat Nature Vision Inc 2006 Pg 6 Installing your MAV continued 4 Connecting to Battery MAV is powered by your boat s 12 volt battery system NOTE The power cable is protected with a 12 volt 15 amp circuit breaker to guard against unit failure should a short occur in your 12 volt system In most cases we recommend attaching the MAV power cable direct ly to the boat s main starting battery which is constantly recharged through the alternator In the case of smaller outboard motors less than 50
7. release _ additional cable Tighten the cable by lightly depressing the UP pad For optimal viewing performance it is best to drift or slowly motor along at up to 2 mph The Stabilizing Fin and Ballast Weights work together to keep the MAV camera tracking straight ahead As long as the boat is moving the lens will always point in the direction of boat travel If you re moving forward the camera will show you what is directly ahead of the boat During initial use we recommend using the MAV over areas of relatively flat bottom with minor depth variation This will allow you to more easily become familiar with moving the camera up or down as bottom contours change With a bit of experience you will become more comfortable raising and lower ing the MAV camera with the Footpad particularly while viewing in areas such as along drop offs MAV Features Quick Detach Base Your MAV PowerSpool unit includes the Quick Detach mounting plate After dis connecting MAV from its 3 connections brace the PowerSpool and pull out the Quick Detach pin on the underside of the unit This releases the Quick Detach lock and allows you to slide it toward the boat off its track This feature lets you quickly and easily stow the MAV when not in use or for trailering your boat with a cover on Temp Tech This on screen feature displays water temperature at the depth of the MAV camera Coupled with Depth Tech on screen display of depth this feature provid
8. sitting in the boat determine a comfortable position from which to operate the Footpad It should lie close your operating foot you should not have to stretch or strain your leg in order to tap the Footpad buttons with your toe Mounting location should lie close to boat corners as opposed to in the middle of the floor where Footpad and cable can be easily kicked or damaged Nature Vision Inc 2006 Pg 4 Mounting continued Bass Boats For any angler who spends the majority of the time fishing from the bow of the boat we recommend mounting the MAV Monitor Footpad and PowerSpool in the front bow This lets you easily view the MAV monitor while also running the trolling motor and casting The footpad is posi tioned near the trolling motor foot control if applicable in a front deck V location that allows for quick foot access In this case the PowerSpool ROM either the 2 esi Ee or on _ fhe gunnel just forward trom the console and windshield Recommended 5 3 BASS Tiller Boats Anglers who often fish and control the boat from the stern or tiller prefer to mount the MAV Monitor on the rear console near other electronic devices where it is easily viewable The Footpad is affixed to the floor near the usual foot position Meanwhile the PowerSpool can either be mounted on a bow gunnel or just forward from the console TITER KOUTER 1 P
9. Classic black amp white Aqua Vu rubbercam with Spectral Response SR lighting e Stabilizer Fin and mounting hardware attaches to camera s tail keeps camera facing forward while viewing from moving boat e Ballast weights and mounting hardware attach to camera s underside for keeping camera sufficient ly weighted so it stays beneath a moving boat e MAV footpad with 5 feet of cable plus 20 foot extension cable e Owners manual and warranty card Nature Vision Inc 2006 Pg 3 MOUNTING TIPS When selecting mounting positions for the MAV Monitor Power Spool and Footpad carefully consider your personal fishing preferences Are you a back trolling walleye angler A panfisherman A tourna ment bass angler Muskie nut Saltwater flats fisherman Do you typically fish from your boat s front casting deck Or do you prefer to sit and fish from the boat s console Other logical MAV placement considerations include mounting space at the bow versus the console and width and thickness of your boat s gunwales Whatever your answers you ll want to mount your three MAV components in way that will prove most comfortable and effective for your fishing and viewing pleasure Monitor Placement It is not necessary to mount the MAV LCD monitor right next to the camera PowerSpool although you may choose to do so Of primary importance when mounting the monitor is the ability to easily see the screen while fishing If you usually cast fro
10. HTNESS Controls the intensity of the screen s backlight 0 to 100 VIDEO BRIGHTNESS Controls the brightness of the video display 0 to 100 CONTRAST Controls the degree of lightness and darkness in the video display 0 to 100 SHARPNESS Controls the sharpness of images that appear on the video display 0 to 100 COLOR Controls color intensity on the video display 0 to 100 on B amp W MAV cameras this feature is inactive HUE Controls color shade intensity on the video display 0 to 100 on B amp W MAV cameras this feature is inactive Nature Vision Inc 2006 Pg 10 MAV VIEWING TIPS Begin underwater viewing by lowering the MAV camera to within 1 to 2 feet of the bot tom The bottom provides a solid point of reference that helps you perceive sizes of fish and objects below The MAV camera is set up to view horizontally so you can see bottom and fish all around your position Typically anglers slowly move along eyes glued to the monitor s ever changing picture of the underwater terrain You can also view vertically studying bottom and fish straight below To view verti cally or downview simply insert the camera cable into the rear slot on the Stabilizing Fin which keeps the lens pointing straight toward bottom as opposed to off to the side Downviewing works best from a stationary position and isn t as effective while moving NOTE Be sure to release the cable from the fin before stowing camera In most
11. THE CAMERA CABLE See the Service section of this manual for instructions on replacing the camera CANNOT GET CAMERA TO GO ANY DEEPER CAMERA POWERSPOOL WILL NOT RELEASE CABLE e Camera may be resting on the bottom or another solid object The MAV PowerSpool is weight sensitive and will not release cable when weight is not exerted on the PowerSpool or when camera is on bottom Check cable for slack and retrieve loose cable UP until it is tight Then try releasing cable e Cable may be tangled or knotted inside PowerSpool Remove PowerSpool cover loosen 4 side screws and unscrew and remove camera keeper screw and inspect cable Release cable untangle and rewind cable semi tightly back on spool Nature Vision Inc 2006 Pg 14 One Year Limited Warranty Nature Vision Inc warrants this product fo be free from defects in materials and work manship 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 fo com plete 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 Cut camera cables and submerged monitors are not covered Broken cable and or monitor connectors will incur a service repair charg
12. a housing using included bolts and lock nuts 6b Attaching Stabilizing Fin Position plastic Stabilizing Fin on the back of camera housing oppo site from the lens Line up predrilled holes in camera housing with predrilled holes in Stabilizing Fin Bolt the Stabilizing Fin to camera Hardware included You are now ready to begin viewing Nature Vision Inc 2006 Pg 7 pad your MAV To begin operating your MAV unit 1 release the camera housing from the PowerSpool by unhooking the rubber strap located on end of PowerSpool er VIDEO ON OFF MONITOR CONTROL POWER In order to turn the unit on and begin viewing it is not necessary to turn on the MAV LCD Monitor Instead simply press the main Power button 2 which is located on the left side of PowerSpool panel The red Power status light should be illuminated indicating that the unit it ON and ready to deploy Simply press the down button on the Footpad to lower camera into the water As soon as the camera leaves the PowerSpool home position the MAV LCD Monitor will be turned on showing you a live i video display It will also show on screen water temperature and depth at camera level While the camera descends follow its on screen depth until it reaches the desired level NOTE MAV is specially programmed to detect bottom Once the camera has contacted bottom or another solid object that places slack into the camera cable the PowerSpool will no longer
13. e The warranty is valid only for the original owner who purchases the unit from an authorized Aqua Vu dealer E Bay purchases will not be considered under warranty 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 by visiting www aquavu com to print the form 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 Aqua Vu 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 Nature Vision s toll free number at 866 777 0733 or send email io service naturevisioninc com for a Return Authorization number RA No service returns will be accepted without this pre return authorization number which must be clearly 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 fo Nature Vision Inc Nature Vision Inc will pay for shipping the repaired unit back fo 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 shou
14. es valuable information on fish location and patterns as well as revealing the locations of temperature breaks such as the thermocline Nature Vision Inc 2006 Pg 8 MAV Features continued Depth Tech This on screen feature displays depth of the MAV camera Viewing fish and structural elements in relation to their exact depth greatly enhances the fishing experience PowerSpool Camera Control Switch In addition to using the Footpad the MAV camera can also be lowered or raised using the UP and DOWN switch on the side of the PowerSpool This allows you to manipulate the camera by hand NOTE This is especially handy when you are outside the boat but wish to rewind extra cable F for securing the camera during transport Auto ON MAV camera automatically turns Monitor POWER ON as soon as camera is lowered from PowerSpool It is not necessary to turn Monitor POWER on manually Auto OFF MAV camera automatically turns Monitor POWER OFF two seconds after camera has reached the PowerSpool housing To turn PowerSpool off completely simply press the POWER button on the PowerSpool panel Auto UP Mode Automatically retrieves the MAV camera from any depth Press and hold the UP button for 2 to 5 seconds and release PowerSpool should continue to retrieve MAV camera until it reaches its housing Spectral Response SR Lights Multicolored lighting system filters out many of the suspended particles plankton that appear in t
15. he water column particularly at night Lights illuminate the area died in front of the camera similar to your car s headlights at night To turn on the SR lights press and hold both the UP and DOWN buttons together until the words LED ON appear on the lower left of monitor screen To turn lights off press and hold UP and DOWN together until LED OFF appears on screen When lights are on a series of 11 red and blue LEDs should be visible NOTE SR lights will not turn on until the camera has been deployed and monitor image appears Nature Vision Inc 2006 Pg 9 MAV Monitor CONTROL PANEL Your MAV LCD Monitor operates on a simple 4 button control panel POWER MENU and As mentioned previously it is not necessary fo press the Monitor POWER button to use the MAV The Monitor screen is turned on automatically when the MAV camera is deployed However if the Monitor fails to light up when the camera is lowered check to make sure the GREEN LED indicator shows on the upper right of Monitor If it shows RED press the POWER button once to turn Monitor POWER back on The MENU button allows you to enter the Display Adjust menu Press MENU once Within the MENU press MENU again fo scroll through the six adjustments To exit the Menu scroll through all six settings To adjust a setting simply highlight the appropriate one then press increase or decrease until you reach the desired level BACKLIGHT BRIG
16. iking your bait fish reacting to other fish fish relating to certain types of cover etc Then review the footage later making notes that will help you catch more fish in the future Caring for Your MAV o Always keep camera cable away from propellers e Keep the monitor and camera away from heaters and other heat generating equipment Avoid wedging camera in rocks roots submerged trees or underwater debris If camera becomes snagged the spring loaded PowerSpool will yield cable to avoid breakdown Free snagged camera as gently as possible Never pull camera free using the boat s engine e Never use MAV PowerSpool as a winch When not in use store monitor in cool dry location Avoid temperatures above 85 F and below 32 F Avoid storing monitor in damp locations e Do not attempt to disassemble the MAV PowerSpool Monitor or Footpad This will void the warranty Contact Nature Vision directly for service questions or refer to the TROUBLESHOOTING section of this manual e Periodically clean monitor and viewscreen using a soft clean cloth warm water and a mild cleaning agent Nature Vision Inc 2006 Pg 12 Frequently Asked Questions How far can see Naturally the clearer the water the farther you can see As a general rule the camera can see twice as far in water as the human eye Generally if you can see 3 feet down in the water you will be able to see approximately 6 feet in front of the camera However
17. ld be securely packed and shipped pre paid freight and insured to Nature Vision Inc It is the consumers full responsibility fo 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 battery or other accessories when returning the Aqua Vu unit for repair Nature Vision Inc 2006 Pg 15 Service continued Nature Vision Inc will not be responsible for lost or damaged accessories Please allow a minimum of 10 business days prior to calling on the status of your repair Nature Vision Inc 1480 Northern Pacific Road Brainerd MN 56401 RA Canadian customers please return to FIN C 0 Nature Vision Inc 7075 Ordan Drive Mississauga ON LST 1K6 RA Nature Vision Inc 2006 Pg 16 ld Y u mm Viewing Systems Aqua Vu www aquavu com Copyright 2006 Nature Vision Inc rights reserved Nature Vision Inc 1480 Northern Pacific Road Brainerd MN 56401 Printed in USA
18. m the bow platform strongly consider mounting the monitor in the bow If you prefer to fish and control the boat from the stern this area would be a wise monitor location If you plan to primarily use the MAV as a scouting or fish find ing tool ideal monitor location may be different Beyond general placement make sure that other devices such as sonar trolling motors rod holders etc do not in any way interfere with your MAV monitor PowerSpool Placement The best locations for mounting the camera PowerSpool are usually in the forward bow half of the boat For obvious reasons it is important to mount the MAV PowerSpool in a location that keeps cable away from motor propellers either trolling motor or main transom engine For example if you frequently operate an electric trolling motor on the boat s bow mounting the PowerSpool several feet away from the boat s nose along a gunnel is a good idea Foot Pedal Placement Mount the MAV Footpad adjacent to the MAV Monitor The person operating the MAV via footpad will need to clearly see the monitor in order to manipulate the camera up and down with the footpad as bottom contours change The footpad mounts to the boat floor with the pro vided mounting screws recommended The footpad can also be left loose to allow for changing positions Footpad is attached to a 20 foot extension cord Mounting the Footpad to the hoat s floor is recommended however While
19. nd view simultaneously The MAV is the first ever hands free viewing system Note these huge Aqua Vu MAV advantages View bottom structure and distinguishing features Observe weedlines and weed characteristics sand versus muck big rocks versus small rocks and transitions from one bottom type to another That s a big help in helping you identify fishing patterns e Sharpen your fishing techniques watch your lure and see how approaching fish react to it Learn what baits lures colors and jigging actions attract fish and trigger strikes e Identify fish species and size Viewing actual fish with an Aqua Vu camera solves mysteries about what depthfinder signals really show This real picture helps with choices about fishing technique Knowing whether fish are present or whether your target species is present aids in deciding to stay or to leave a spot e Observe the very same terrain you re fishing This helps you visualize exactly what s going on below It allows you to cover twice the water in half the time Quickly determine fishing patterns based a combination of information on screen fish and struc ture coupled with water temperature depth and more The combination of all these factors reveals information that s impossible to gain for a sonar unit alone e Attach a camcorder or digital recording device to your MAV via the Video Out outlet and record key segments of underwater action fish reacting to and str
20. owersnoo Regardless of pl 1 Onion 2 egardless of placement remember that the over A nde sized LCD monitor offers a H3 L picture large and dear enough to be seen from anywhere in the boat CRTE RONI Center or Side Console Fishing MNG E 1 Boats For anglers who usually fish from the console position amid amp ships i e trollers or pleasure boaters we recommend mounting the MAV monitor on the console dashboard perhaps alongside your depthfinder behind the windshield In this case it is best to mount the Power Spool just forward from the windshield or console on the star board right hand side gunwale If appropriate given the space sur rounding your console area you may also choose to mount the Power d PowerSpool 9 Monitor Spool on the gunwale right next to your seated position at the con 3 FootPad_ sole Finally the footpad should again be mounted or placed where it is easy to reach with your foot L Nature Vision Inc 2006 Pg 5 Installing your MAV Before starting the mounting process drilling holes etc map out the precise location of each compo nent as well as how cables will be run from plug to plug Set up each component Monitor PowerSpool Footpad temporarily in its prospective location to assure that it will be fully functional and accessible without interfering with adjacent items such as trolling motor
21. re fishing tool in B A S S and PWT events and for other tournament trails across the country TROUBLE SHOOTING NOTHING HAPPENS POWERSPOOL WILL NOT OPERATE WHEN POWER IS TURNED ON e Battery not connected Properly connect the battery red to red black to black e Battery not charged Recharge battery e Inline circuit breaker may be blown Replace with 12 volt 1 5amp circuit breaker e Cables are not connected Check to assure that Power Footpad and Monitor cables are all firmly and properly connected at each termination point NOTHING HAPPENS MONITOR SCREEN FAILS TO LIGHT UP WHEN THE CAMERA IS LOWERED e Connection between Monitor and PowerSpool may not be correct or complete Check connections e Camera may not be lowered far enough Continue lowering camera until screen appears Monitor POWER is OFF Press Monitor POWER button until you see the GREEN LED indicator light e Battery may not be providing sufficient power to operate Monitor Recharge battery THE SCREEN LIGHTS UP BUT SEE NO PICTURE e Camera cable may be disconnected Plug the camera cable into monitor connector and secure e Camera cable or connectors might be damaged Consult the Service section in this manual LOWER THE CAMERA TO THE BOTTOM BUT CAN T SEE ANYTHING e The camera may be buried in muck Raise the camera off the bottom e The water might be very murky Turn the SR lights on for enhanced viewing in low light conditions THERE IS A NICK IN
22. s sonar rod holders etc Once you ve determined that each component will be fully functional and easily accessible in its prospective location install can begin Mount MAV PowerSpool MAV PowerSpool indudes 2d Nature Vision s exclusive quick detach base which allows for fast easy removal from the boat e g slide removal of MAV PowerSpool via quick detach base allows boat cover to easily slide over boat Begin by placing PowerSpool assembly on boat gunnel in appropriate location Make sure that end of spool unit and camera housing clear the boat gunwale by at least 3 to 5 inches which allows camera to drop into water without obstruction Once PowerSpool placement has heen determined separate spool unit from quick detach base by pulling out quick detach pin sliding base from PowerSpool unit Place mounting base on boat gunnel in exact mounting location trace location of four screw holes through base plate Remove base plate Drill four 1 4 inch pilot holes all the way through top of gunnel Place quick detach base plate back on gunnel lining it up with 4 holes Make sure the rounded edge of plate is facing into the boat Insert 4 mount ing screws through base plate and pilot holes Attach washers and nuts to screws under gunnel and snug tightly Slide PowerSpool assembly into place and lock 2 Mount MAV LCD Monitor Monitor comes assembled with a gimbal bracket for easy installation and tilt viewing NOTE Gimbal
23. 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 a touch of the Footpad Simply raise or lower the camera pressing DOWN or UP depending on depth and boat speed As you move along you should see on your monitor screen a continuous picture 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 through it If the camera is digging into bottom you ll only see a dark screen 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 reverse of what 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 MAV you will be fascinated and often surprised by the ever changing view of underwater scenery rocks weeds other bottom features and fish Nature Vision Inc 2006 Pg 11 VIEWING TIPS WHILE FISHING Your Aqua Vu MAV is an invaluable fishing tool a giant leap beyond mysterious flashes and unidenti fied fish on a depthfinder Aqua Vu enables you to actually see the real picture Fish a
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