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3. Periodically run your fingers over the entire length of the cable,feeling for nicks or
other cable damage. A damaged cable should be returned to the 
factory for repair. (See the Service section of this manual.)

4. As a precautionary measure, dry off your monitor after it gets wet from
rain or boat spray.

5. Never tug on fishing line that accidentally gets wrapped around the camera cable. Line
can cut and damage the cable.. 

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS 

HOW FAR CAN I SEE?
Naturally, the clearer the water, the farther you can see. As a general rule, the camera can
see twice as far as the human eye in water - meaning that if you can see 3 feet down you
will be able to see approximately 6 feet in front of the camera. But this is just a rule of
thumb, and all bodies of water will vary. For anglers studying bottom structure, 2 feet of
visibility is sufficient for underwater viewing.

WHEN DO I USE THE MULTI-COLOR LIGHTS?
The Multi-Color lights in your DT camera are designed for use in low-light situations.
Turn the power switch to the "ON/LIGHT" position for maximum visibility in low light. The
Multi-Color lights will provide a minimum of twice the visibility of traditional infrared
lights in darkness.

HOW DO I STEER THE CAMERA?
For open-water viewing in the direction of travel use the Front-viewing Fin. Slowly troll
(less than 2 mph) or drift along the structure you intend to view. With the Front-viewing
Fin, the camera will face the boats direction of travel. The opposite holds true when using
the Back-viewing Fin which positions the camera for viewing in the direction opposite
from the boats travel.  (The Back-viewing Fin, not included with the unit, is available from
dealers or online at www.aquavu.com.) 

CAN I SPLICE THE CAMERA CABLE TO OBTAIN MORE LENGTH?
No. Attempting to splice in additional cable violates the waterproof integrity of the camera
and cable, voiding the warranty.

CAN I ATTACH MY CAMERA TO A DOWNRIGGER?
Yes, by using the Cam-Rigger accessory. You can attach your camera to your
downrigger cable at any depth, allowing you to watch your lure - given
adequate water clarity. “cam-rigger is available through dealers or at 
www.aquavu.com.

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." The deeper you go, with more cable
out, the more drag there will be, requiring slower travel for good viewing.
Generally, for best viewing, we recommend going less than 2 miles per hour.
Remember, the slower you go, the more detail you will see.

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Page 1: ...DEPTH TECH OWNERS MANUAL MC Z ZT SV AV DT DEPTH TECH ...

Page 2: ...ature Knowing Camera Depth pg 6 Direct Tech Feature Knowing Camera Direction pg 7 Temp Tech Feature Knowing Water Temp pg 8 The Battery and Charger pg 8 9 The Fuse pg 9 Video Recording With The DT pg 9 10 Caring For Your DT pg 10 Frequently Asked Questions pg 10 11 Some Cautionary Notes pg 11 Troubleshooting pg 12 One Year Limited Warranty pg 13 Extended Warranty pg 13 How To Obtain Service pg 13 ...

Page 3: ...MONITOR SOFT CASE BATTERY CHARGER DETACHABLE SUNSHIELD MULTI COLOR LIGHTS THUMBSCREWS VIDEO OUTPUT FOR RECORDING PAGE 9 BALLAST WEIGHTS CABLE CARRYING SHUTTLE ...

Page 4: ...em you will become an aquatic explorer much like a skin diver but without getting wet Swim your cameraover the bottom landscape of your fishing grounds while watching what s really down there Or with the camera suspended down a hole in the ice see how approaching fish react to your bait Turn on the Multi Color camera lights to experience the mystique of viewing bottom and fish in low light conditi...

Page 5: ...t the monitor to the Carrying Shuttle a one time procedure using the two black plastic headed thumbscrews provided You will tighten and loosen these thumbscrews every time you use the Aqua Vu DT for positioning tilting the monitor for the most convenient viewing as well as for carrying and stowing the unit 2 Plug the camera cable into the CAMERA IN port a one time procedure 3 Place the battery int...

Page 6: ... Tech Feature Knowing Camera Direction and Temp Tech Feature Knowing Water Temperature OPEN WATER USE BALLAST WEIGHTS AND FRONT VIEWING FIN Underwater video cameras may be lowered into the water from breakwaters docks and fishing piers as well as from anchored boats and pontoons Innovative bank fishermen use them too Much of the open water viewing by anglers is done from boats while drift ing or s...

Page 7: ...view of underwater scenery rocks weeds other bottom features and fish For more advice and viewing tips see Frequently Asked Questions in this manual ON THE ICE Your Aqua Vu DT is an invaluable ice fishing tool which steps beyond mysterious flashes on a depthfinder to actually see the real picture Take advantage of these key benefits VIEW BOTTOM STRUCTURE AND DISTINGUISHING FEATURES Observe weed li...

Page 8: ...he camera cable until you glimpse your bait Carefully adjust the cable so the bait is centered on the screen This camera positioning provides a view of the bait plus areas just beyond and to each side of it ideal for watching bait and approaching fish Some anglers rest a bait bucket or other object on the cable to maintain camera Depth and position Others clamp the cable to a stick placed over the...

Page 9: ...twater use adjust for the atmospheric pressure at your particular lake plus display in either feet or meters and F0 or C 0 Push FUNCTION button one time and the display goes to saltwater feet fahrenheit Push FUNCTION button a second time and the display goes to freshwater meters an centigrade Push FUNCTION button a third time and the display goes to saltwater meters and centigrade Push FUNCTION bu...

Page 10: ...ng arrow appears in the middle of the top of the screen When the camera faces perfectly back wards looking directly to your rear the downward pointing arrow appears centered at the bottom of the screen When the camera is aimed directly to your left the directional arrow points left and appears centered along the left side of your screen When looking directly to your right the arrow points right an...

Page 11: ...ting mode your DT monitor shows only the underwater view with no temperature depth or directional readings Temp Tech enables the angler to link water temperature and fish location patterns and to explore relationships between temperature and fish behavior including responsiveness to baits and lures Note The temperature reading is accurate only in the water not in the air THE BATTERY AND CHARGER Th...

Page 12: ...blown replace it with a standard 1 amp automotive fuse available at hardware and auto parts stores To remove the fuse push the cap in and rotate counter clockwise VIDEO RECORDING WITH THE AQUA VU DT Your Aqua Vu DT s Video Out jack is for connecting your DT to a hand held camcorder or to a larger external monitor The DT will work with any camcorder or any monitor that accepts the NTSC video signal...

Page 13: ...s in darkness HOW DO I STEER THE CAMERA For open water viewing in the direction of travel use the Front viewing Fin Slowly troll less than 2 mph or drift along the structure you intend to view With the Front viewing Fin the camera will face the boats direction of travel The opposite holds true when using the Back viewing Fin which positions the camera for viewing in the direction opposite from the...

Page 14: ...ided it has a VIDEO IN jack The same holds true for a hand held video recorder See the Video Recording with the Aqua Vu DT section of this manual for more details IS AQUA VU LEGAL To our knowledge there are no restrictions anywhere that regulate the use of Aqua Vu underwater viewing systems Aqua Vu is an approved pre fishing tool for B A S S And P W T events and for other tournament trails across ...

Page 15: ...a for viewing in low light conditions THERE IS A NICK IN THE CAMERA CABLE See the Service section of this manual for instructions on returning the camera for repair THE IMAGE ON MY SCREEN HAS A DARK MARGIN AROUND IT OR GETS BLURRY You re seeing on screen symptoms of a weakening battery Charge the battery or install a charged battery I GET NO DIRECTIONAL DISPLAY ON THE SCREEN NO ARROW RELATIVE DIRE...

Page 16: ...sfaction If you have a problem with your 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 factory for a return authorization number RA No service returns will be accepted without this pre return authorization which must be clearly marked on the outside of the returned package Nature Vision Inc retains th...

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