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SPECIFICATIONS
BATTERY: 12 volt DC, 7 Amp hr.
CHARGER: 12 volt DC, 500 mA
CAMERA:
Image Sensor: 1/3" Sony CCD (B/W)
Resolution: 400 HORIZONTAL LINES
Light Sensitivity: .001 LUX HI-VU LED'S on
Field Of View: 90 Degrees
MONITOR:
CRT: 5.5" Diag. Flat Screen
High Resolution
CURRENT DRAW
ON (no illumination): 700 mA
IR-Vu (non-visible infrared): 775 mA
HI-Vu (visible multi-color): 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) 271-1988.
VS 400 Instruction Manual
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.