OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
Introduction
Thank you for purchasing the VS250 underwater viewing system from MarCum Technologies.
Welcome to the world of underwater viewing. MarCum Technologies has maintained its objective of incorporating quality, performance, and reliability while pursuing a value enhanced system. The VS250 is absolutely the finest viewing system for the money. Whether you’re trying to locate the spot on the spot for great fishing, study fish behavior, entertain the kids, or looking for hidden treasure, the VS250 is the perfect choice.
Features
The VS250 viewing system features a high quality Sony low lux camera with an adjustable infrared lighting system, 5.5 inch B & W monitor, adjustable ballast weight, 65 feet of metered cable, padded
One of the unique features of the VS250 viewing system is that it allows for the use of two underwater cameras. The rear of the monitor has two camera
The infrared lighting system has an ON / OFF switch located on the face of the monitor. This allows the user to turn off the IR LED’s when the lighting system is not required. The intensity of the IR LED’s can be controlled with a dimmer control knob located on the face of the monitor. This controls the intensity of the infrared LED’s located around the camera lens.
Please remember that viewing clarity and distance is greatly affected by water quality. If the water is dirty or has a large volume of particulates, the clarity and viewing distance will be greatly reduced.
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The monitor also offers a
The system has 65 feet of camera cable that is metered every 5 feet. This will assist the user in determining the viewing depth of the camera.
The underwater camera incorporates an adjustable metal ballast weight. This weight can be moved to any one of three different positions. This in turn will affect the viewing angle. The metal weight has two notched areas that allow that weight to slide forward or backward to the desired position and then lock in place.
The VS250 incorporates a padded
Getting Started
1.Locate the cable reel and camera and remove from box. To wrap the cable onto the cable reel, start with the plug end and measure back 30 - 36 inches from the camera plug. Begin by wrapping the cable onto the flat cable reel leaving the 30 - 36 inches of extra cable (plug end) hanging loose. Wrap all the cable onto the cable reel until you are 24 inches from the camera housing itself. It’s best to wrap the cable onto the cable reel by laying the cable next to itself until reaching one end of the cable reel and then doubling back onto itself. By maintaining a nice neat layered wrap, you will obtain the smallest amount of bulk when finished.
2.Remove the monitor and
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5.Place the cable reel into the mesh pouch at rear of the
6.To view the monitor in intense light conditions it is recommended that you utilize the built in sun shield. This can be accomplished by unfolding and lifting upward on the Velcro flap on the face of the monitor
7.To adjust the infrared lighting system, rotate the dimmer knob for the desired intensity. The required intensity will be determined by available light and clarity of the water. It is recommended that in water with a lot of particulates, the intensity of the infrared LED’s should be turned down to minimize reflections.
8.To charge the battery, remove both the power cord (negative and positive) leads from the battery. Attach the positive and negative leads of the charger to the appropriate battery posts. If the battery is completely dead, it may take up to
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 the 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, broken monitor, lost components, damage due to unauthorized modifications, repairs, or misuse.
All warranty work or repairs must be performed by the manufacturer. 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)
MarCum Technologies
P.O. Box 957
Anoka, MN 55303