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base of the monitor) by turning each one counter-clockwise. Make sure to loosen the 

knobs a considerable distance. Than depress both knobs by pushing inwards and hold 

in place. This releases the lock on the monitor angle. While depressing the knobs with 

the base of your palms, use the index fingers of each hand and gently lift the monitor 

up to the desired viewing position and release tension on the gimbal knobs. Once you 

have set the monitor to the desired viewing angle, gently tighten the knobs until they 

are snug. The battery, camera and cable are now accessible behind the monitor. It’s 

easiest to remove the Velcro straps and unzip the soft pack case. The battery cable 

connectors can now be connected to the battery by attaching the corresponding wire 

colors to the correct terminal. The positive (red) wire from the monitor can be 

connected to the positive (red) terminal on the battery. The negative (black) wire 

coming from the monitor can be connected to the negative (black) terminal on the 

battery. After the terminals have been connected, the VS825c is ready for use. (Note: 

The battery leads should stay connected at all times other than while charging. This 

will be covered later in the charging process.) 

To turn ON the VS825c, press the power key which is located on the keypad on lower 

left side on the front of the monitor. After pressing the power key, a small red LED 

indicator light – located next to the power button - will turn ON. The monitor should 

now be displaying the image being transmitted from the camera. The camera can now 

be unwrapped from the cable spool and deployed into the water to the desired depth. 

The depth of field (distance the camera can see underwater) depends on the clarity of 

the water and available light at the depth the camera is used. In clear water, the depth 

of field can be many feet but in cloudy or muddy water the depth of view can be 

reduced to only a few inches due to particles suspended in the water. Dirty or muddy 

water and/or low light penetration can detract from the quality of the color picture. 

Optimum color quality will result from clear water and adequate light penetration. 

Adjusting the Monitor Settings 

The VS825c monitor has four different adjustments that can be made by utilizing the 

on-screen display. These adjustments can be made to enhance the image on the 

monitor to the user’s preference. (note: The VS825c has been pre-set with factory 

defaults for normal viewing.) To access the settings menu, press the menu key on the 

digital keypad. The settings menu will be displayed on the screen (note: if you wait too 

long before selecting an adjustment, the menu screen will time out and disappear). To 

change between on-screen adjustment choices (brightness, contrast, color, 

sharpness), continue to press the menu key. The selected on-screen adjustment will 

be highlighted on the LCD screen. To change the settings within a selected menu, use 

the UP and DOWN arrows located on the far right of the digital keypad. You will see 

Summary of Contents for Underwater Viewing System VS825

Page 1: ...MA 030 MK Rev A Date 8 18 08 UNDERWATER VIEWING SYSTEM USER MANUAL VS825c ...

Page 2: ...etting Started 5 Adjusting the Monitor Settings 6 Lighting 7 Ice Fishing Application 8 Open Water Application 8 Battery Charging 8 Product Performance Specifications 10 One Year Warranty 10 How to Obtain Service 11 MarCum User Manuals are available for download from www marcumtech com ...

Page 3: ...tem that is not only user friendly but as easy to use in open water as it is on the ice You will now be able to stop guessing at what is below the surface and start seeing the real mysteries of underwater life Have fun and good viewing Features 600v x 800h super high resolution LCD monitor equipped with a sophisticated thermostatically controlled heater to enhance your viewing experience in winter...

Page 4: ...ing element which allows the monitor to operate at near optimal temperature You may experience some blurriness or slow down in LCD performance when you first power up the screen in cold temperatures It can take up to several minutes before the screen temperature reaches the appropriate operating range In order to create an ultra clear high resolution picture there needs to be a matching high quali...

Page 5: ...d ABS hard case with a built in battery tray and a Velcro strap to securely hold the battery in place Next to the battery is a storage compartment for the camera and camera cable The monitor folds down flat and the padded case encompasses the entire system protecting it during transportation On the left side of the case is a carrying handle for ease of transport The sealed 7 2 amp rechargeable lea...

Page 6: ...l red LED indicator light located next to the power button will turn ON The monitor should now be displaying the image being transmitted from the camera The camera can now be unwrapped from the cable spool and deployed into the water to the desired depth The depth of field distance the camera can see underwater depends on the clarity of the water and available light at the depth the camera is used...

Page 7: ...ake the monitor easier to see Sharpness Sharpness is the amount of high frequency detail in the image Adjust the sharpness according to personal preference note increasing the contrast can give an impression of increased sharpness so try this first Color Increasing the color saturation will increase the vividness but can make the picture look darker overall Decreasing the color saturation will mak...

Page 8: ...ur fingers The VS825c also includes a down viewing fin that snaps into the back of the Manta camera Once the fin is attached the camera cable can be inserted through the cutout at the rear of the fin and locked into place It is recommended that you leave about six inches of excess cable forming a loop before locking the cable into place The camera can now be lowered into the hole to view what is d...

Page 9: ...eplace the battery with a battery of equal specification If your viewing image appears cloudy fuzzy or the screen begins to shrink check your battery charge One of the major symptoms 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 similar specification If you need to remove t...

Page 10: ...fects in materials and workmanship for one year from the date of purchase This warranty applies to customers who properly fill out and return the warranty card included with this manual Failure to complete and return the warranty card voids the warranty Nature Vision Inc will at its sole discretion and without charging the customer repair or replace any components that fail in normal use Failures ...

Page 11: ...of warranty services will be charged a fee for service and shipping which must be paid in advance After obtaining a Return Authorization number the unit should be securely packed and shipped pre paid freight and insured to Nature Vision Inc It is the consumers full responsibility to track their products sent out in the mail or other forms of delivery service Nature Vision Inc will not be liable fo...

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