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Versa Electronics

 

www.marcumtech.com

 

OUR ADDRESS: 

MARCUM TECHNOLOGIES 

ATTN: SERVICE DEPT. 

3943 QUEBEC AVE NORTH 

MINNEAPOLIS, MN  55427 

The customer is responsible for shipping costs associated with returning the 
unit to Marcum Technologies. Marcum will pay for shipping the repaired unit back 
to the customer while it is still under warranty. All out of warranty services will 
be charged a fee for service and shipping which must be paid in advance. The 
unit should be securely packed and shipped “pre-paid freight” and insured to 
Marcum Technologies.  It  is  the  customer’s  full  responsibility  to  track  their 
products  sent  out  in  the  mail  or  other  forms  of  delivery  service.  Marcum 
Technologies will not be liable for packages lost en route to us. Unless specified 
otherwise, do not include  batteries or other accessories when returning the 
product  for  repair.  Marcum Technologies will  not  be  responsible  for  lost  or 
damaged accessories. Turnaround time can vary, on average it is about 1 
week.  

 

ACCESSORIES 

Soft pack

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This is the red pack that protects your flasher from the elements.  

Shuttle

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This is the plastic base that your flasher is mounted to.   

Transducer Arm

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This holds your ducer cable.  Having an extra one on hand is not a 

bad idea, clumsy friends have been known to break these.

 

Ice Transducer—

If you have lost or damaged your ducer you can buy one from us or 

premium retailers.  If you think your ducer quit working, you should contact customer 
service before buying a new one.

 

Stopper—T

his suspends your ice ducer in the hole along with the ducer arm.

 

12 volt Battery

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Batteries don’t last forever, buying an extra one is cheap 

insurance that you will always be able to use your 

flasher

Power Cord

  This connects your 

flasher 

to the battery 

Universal Charging System

  This includes a charger and a fused wiring harness 

These items can be ordered off our website,

 

marcumtech.com 

or by calling 

763-512-3987

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Summary of Contents for VX-1i

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Page 2: ...ing on the bottom of trolling motors or for in hull applications The high speed trans ducer is intended for outside the hull mounting on the transom of a boat and is designed for picking up depth or return signals at higher speeds The ice transducer is a weighted self aligning transducer used for ice fishing applications Your Marcum is water and weather resistant and is designed to be used in the ...

Page 3: ...is also normal for the light on the charger to be green if it is just plugged into the wall When it is plugged into the wall and battery you will see a red LED light appear on the charger If the light is red the battery is being charged When your battery is fully charged this red light should change to green If it is time to go fishing and the light has not turned green go fish and try to allow a ...

Page 4: ...isel it out If you accidentally cut the ducer cable do not try to use that ducer again MOVING THE DUCER TO A NEW LOCATION Being mobile is one of the keys to being successful on the ice Whenever you move from one spot to another it is tempting to leave your transducer hanging on the transducer arm This is likely to lead to failure of the transducer arm and can cause damage to the transducer itself ...

Page 5: ...ess sensitivity conversely higher numbers mean more sensitivity However too much Gain sensitivity will result in too much information being displayed and it becomes difficult to interpret the return signals The best Gain setting is achieved by turning up your Gain from 0 until you receive a clear and steady bottom reading If you re looking for your lure or bait turn up the gain until you just begi...

Page 6: ...nal and will result in a narrower RED band or possibly even a combined RED and ORANGE band A soft bottom with weed growth will often appear as a narrow RED or ORANGE band combined with both solid and broken GREEN segments indicating weeds Any fish in the weeds may show as RED or ORANGE depending on fish size and relationship within the transmit beam in the middle or on the outside of the transmit ...

Page 7: ...a location that is free from other electrical apparatus to eliminate interference If interference is observed reposition the unit until optimum performance is obtained Your boat s 12 volt DC electrical system can be used to power the unit The VX 1i is protected from accidental polarity reversals No damage will result from an incorrect battery hook up The ice fishing transducer supplied with the Ic...

Page 8: ...n the layer of fiberglass that is in direct contact with the water This is best achieved by mounting the transducer in the area surrounding the bilge pump in the transom area of the boat Some boats have false bottoms or floors Mounting the transducer in a location not in direct contact with the water will result in dead air space and no sonar reading Once the correct area is located the transducer...

Page 9: ... is very likely that the battery is faulty and should be replaced Battery Draw The VX 1i has a current draw between 250 and 300mA per hour With a standard 7 2 amp hour battery the VX 1i should last between 18 and 22 hours if fully charged To extend the battery life recharge the battery after every use Cone Angle Coverage The cone angle of all VX 1i transducers is 20 degrees The approximate area of...

Page 10: ...nit is under warranty be sure to attach a picture scan of your receipt showing the date of purchase If your system is out of warranty we have several flat rate fees that will cover the cost of repairs including parts and labor Once you have completed the Warranty or Flat Rate repair package the unit as described on the website and ship it to us There is no need for an authorization or reference nu...

Page 11: ...ir Marcum Technologies will not be responsible for lost or damaged accessories Turnaround time can vary on average it is about 1 week ACCESSORIES Soft pack This is the red pack that protects your flasher from the elements Shuttle This is the plastic base that your flasher is mounted to Transducer Arm This holds your ducer cable Having an extra one on hand is not a bad idea clumsy friends have been...

Page 12: ...en water situations quickly troll from hole to hole while ice fishing or shoot through your canoe or kayak in order to find fish and the correct depth As a scout ing tool it has ne equal the ultimate in portability is matched to ShowDown s proven Crystal Quick vertical display The sonar instantly locks on to bottom and clearly displays the location of fish and your lure anywhere in the water colum...

Page 13: ...www marcumtech com Marcum Technologies 3943 Quebec Ave N Minneapolis MN 55427 MarCum User Manuals are available for download from www marcumtech com ...

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