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The VS385C series LCD systems are considered to be water resistant but not
water proof. They’re designed to be used in the outside elements under most
conditions but under no circumstances should the monitor come in direct
contact with standing water or be submerged. Also, be sure to fold down
and cover the monitor should you experience heavy rain while out in a boat
or on the ice. Should your VS385C viewing system become wet from rain or
snow, be sure to get it to a warm dry place to dry out as soon as possible.
While operating in cold temperatures, the VS385C utilizes a sophisticated,
thermostatically controlled LCD heating element which allows the monitor to
operate at near optimal temperature. You may experience some blurriness or
slowdown 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 quality camera. The VS385C uses the best camera module
available; the Sony Super HAD ultra-low lux CCD. This camera offers a 90°
angle of view, giving the user a wide coverage area for maximum visibility.
The Manta camera design matches the high quality Sony Super HAD CCD
camera with adjustable high intensity blue LED lights. This lighting option
incorporates MarCum’s exclusive Darkwater Lighting Technology. Darkwa-
ter technology greatly reduces particulate reflection and increases viewing
distance by positioning the lights above and behind the actual camera lens.
The digital keypad activates an onscreen display for making adjustments to
the monitor brightness, contrast, color and sharpness. In addition to adjusting
the monitor screen settings, the digital keypad also controls underwater light-
ing and power ON / OFF.
To clean the monitor screen, use a cleaner recommended for plastic and a
soft cloth towel.
Sharing your video is easy. The video output jack located on the rear of the
monitor allows for adding an external monitor such as a bigger screen TV or
a video recording device. Be advised that the video signal coming out of the
RCA jack is “analog”, and that most recording devices are digital, so having
a device that will convert the analog signal to digital may be necessary to
successfully record what you see on your monitor.
The camera and power cables have been designed with 90° terminal connec-
tions to prevent cable wear. Along with the 90° connections, each cable
connector is keyed differently to prevent plugging the cable into the wrong
port. The rear cable access panel provides cable strain relief and is screwed
to the back of the monitor. The panel securely holds the cables in place and
prevents unnecessary wear.
The75 feet of reinforced camera cable is flexible for ease of handling yet offers
high tensile strength.
