FIN & WEIGHT
A Fin has been included with your system for use in open water. When using the system from a boat or in water with current, it is recommended that the Fin be attached to help stabilize and steer the camera in the correct direction. The camera should be used at slow speeds while drifting, or while under propulsion from a trolling motor or outboard motor.
The Fin is designed to be reversible and can be mounted behind the camera housing with the Fin pointing upward for forward viewing or in front of the housing with the Fin pointing downward for viewing backwards. The camera can be attached to a down rigger cable by the use of a down rigger release attached through the holes on the backside of the camera housing. The Fin should be used in front of the camera lens and pointing downward when attached to a down rigger cable.
The Fin can be attached by sliding the rail of the Fin into the slots in the lead ballast weights at either the front or rear of the weights depending on your desired viewing direction. A stainless bolt and nut are provided to attach the Fin firmly to the lead ballast weights. When using the Fin & Weight, be careful to keep the camera out of heavy weeds, brush, or large rocks. If the camera becomes hung up, back up from the direction you were traveling and slowly try to back the camera out of the snag. Do NOT pull upward with force unless all other avenues have been pursued.
BATTERY CHARGING
Recharging the battery after every use is recommended. As a general rule of thumb, charge the battery for twice the amount of time as it was used. The VS 400 underwater viewing system has a DC charging port located just above the battery door on the right side of the monitor face.
The charger that was supplied with the VS 400 system is a 500 mA DC charger with a male jack. To charge your system, simply plug the male jack of the charger into the plug in port in the face of the monitor and then plug the charger into a 110 volt AC wall outlet. The 7 amp, 12 volt battery that was supplied with the VS 400 system should take about 15 hours to charge from a completely discharged state. The charger incorporates a Charge Alert feature to alert the user to when the battery reaches full capacity. This is accomplished when the green LED light shuts off on the face of the charger. The charger does not shut off automatically but will output a trickle charge indefinitely. It is recommended, however, that the charger be disconnected from the monitor when the Charge Alert green LED is no longer on. It’s recommended that you remove the battery door while charging to allow for increased air ventilation through out the battery compartment.
If your viewing image appears cloudy or fuzzy, check your battery charge. One of the major symptons 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 the same specification. If you need to remove the battery, unplug the two battery terminals from the battery. Unscrew both the screws located in the upper right and left corner of the battery compartment. This will allow you to remove the battery strap from the battery. After removing the strap, lift the battery up slightly with a finger on either side of the battery and slide the battery towards you. This should allow for easy removal of the battery. To replace the battery, lift the battery up and slide into the battery compartment until the front of the battery drops down into the compartment.
SPECIFICATIONS
BATTERY: | 12 volt DC, 7 Amp hr. |
CHARGER: | 12 volt DC, 500 mA |
CAMERA: |
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Image Sensor: | 1/3" Sony CCD (B/W) |
Resolution: | 400 HORIZONTAL LINES |
Light Sensitivity: | .001 LUX |
Field Of View: | 90 Degrees |
MONITOR: |
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CRT: | 5.5" Diag. Flat Screen |
| High Resolution |
CURRENT DRAW |
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ON (no illumination): | 700 mA |
775 mA | |
750 mA |
WARRANTY
To activate your warranty, you must send the original sales receipt or Xerox copy with the warranty card. The warranty will be void without the accompanying sales receipt. For a period of one year from date of purchase MarCum Technologies will provide free parts and labor on any defects in materials or workmanship, with exception of the following conditions: damaged or cut cables, lost components, damage due to unauthorized modifications, repairs, or misuse.
The manufacturer must perform all warranty work or repairs. If your underwater viewing system requires service, call us at the number listed below to receive a Return Authorization Number (RMA) and return shipping address. DO NOT return the unit to our PO Box in Monticello. UPS will not deliver to a PO Box. This return procedure has been implemented because we may be able to save you the inconvenience of returning the unit. Some problems may be resolvable by a technician over the phone. If the unit is sent back to MarCum Technologies for repair, mark the Return Authorization Number on the outside of the package and enclose a letter stating the problem with your return address and daytime phone number.
For your convenience save the original box and packing materials for use if factory return is required. For warranty repair and/or service call (763)
VS 400 Instruction Manual