Marcum Technologies Underwater Viewing System VS380 - Manual (Page 2)

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MA-033-MK Rev A, Date: 8/20/08
Marcum VS380 Underwater Viewing System
Introduction
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 VS380 is absolutely the finest viewing system
for the money. Whether you’re trying to locate a spot for great fishing, study fish behavior, entertain the kids, or looking for
hidden treasure, the VS380 is the perfect choice. The unit has the following features:
• Durable 7-inch B&W CRT monitor.
• Manta camera design with Darkwater™ technology lighting.
• Front control panel.
• The option of running two separate cameras. Optional camera purchased separately.
• Video-out
jack.
• 60 feet of high strength camera cable.
• Removable down-viewing and trolling fin.
• Padded soft pack with an integrated view shroud.
• 7.2 amp 12VDC rechargeable battery and charger.
Monitor
The 7-inch B&W CRT monitor features an internal bracketing system which protects all of the
internal components from shock and vibration that come from normal use. The rubberized coating on
the outside of the monitor helps repel rain or snow.
Camera
The Manta camera is compiled with a high quality Sony Super HAD CCD low lux camera. It has an
adjustable, high intensity blue L.E.D. lighting system incorporating Darkwater™ technology.
Darkwater™ technology greatly reduces particulate reflection and increases viewing distance by
positioning the lights above and behind the actual camera lens.
Operator Controls
The right side of the monitor features a control panel allowing the user to easily adjust the monitor’s brightness & contrast,
the ability to switch between two cameras (with an optional second camera purchased separately), the ability to turn the
camera LED lights on or off as well as a dimmer dial to adjust the intensity of the LED lighting system. The controls are
preset from the factory but may require adjustment depending on the viewing conditions encountered.
Camera Lights
The adjustable, high intensity lighting system is activated by pressing the LED On/Off switch. The lights are adjusted by
rotating the dimmer dial on the front of the monitor. To adjust the intensity rotate the dimmer dial to the desired level. This
controls the intensity of the LED’s located above the camera lens. This allows the user to choose the correct intensity for
the degree of light required for the clarity of the water encountered.
Video-Out Jack
On the backside of the monitor is a video-out jack for recording or incorporation of an external viewing screen such as a
big screen TV, see Figure 4.
Camera Cable
The system has 60 feet of camera cable.
Camera
The Manta camera can easily be switched to a down viewing mode by snapping the fin to the rear of the camera, see
Figure 2. The fin helps the Manta camera track while trolling at high speeds.
Figure 1: Controls