Marcum Technologies Film Camera VS560 User Manual

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USER MANUAL  
 
TABLE OF CONTENTS  
Introduction. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2  
Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2  
Getting Started . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4  
On Screen Displays . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5  
Ice Fishing Application . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7  
Open Water Applications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7  
Battery Charging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8  
Directional Viewing Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9  
Product Performance Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . 10  
Warranty. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11  
Service Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12  
 
The 5.5 inch black and white CRT monitor has excellent resolution  
allowing viewing with great clarity and detail. Controls for adjusting  
vertical hold, contrast, and brightness are located at the rear of the  
monitor behind the rubber plug. Adjustments can be made by  
removing the plug and rotating the knob either clockwise or  
counter clockwise to obtain the desired picture. The rubber plug  
should remain in place in the recessed area at all times to prevent  
moisture from entering the monitor housing.  
INTRODUCTION  
Thank you for purchasing the VS560 underwater viewing system  
from MarCum Technologies.  
Welcome to the world of underwater viewing. MarCum Technologies  
has incorporated the latest technology in producing the most  
compact and technologically advanced underwater viewing system  
available. Hunt for underwater treasure or locate the “spot on the  
spot” for great fishing.  
The VS560 has a video-out jack located at the rear of the housing  
under the rubber plug in the same recessed area as the monitor  
adjustment controls. The video-out jack can be utilized by purchasing  
a cable of desired length with male RCA jacks from a local retailer  
of video or audio equipment. The cable can be plugged into either  
a larger monitor or TV for a larger viewing image or can be used to  
record onto a VCR or camcorder. To record onto a camcorder you  
must have a camcorder with a video-in port.  
There are hundreds of uses for your new VS560 underwater viewing  
system. This feature laiden viewing system is the most user friendly  
system available that is as easy to use in open water as it is on the  
ice. Now you’ll actually be able to see what’s below the surface of  
your favorite lake. Have fun and good viewing!  
FEATURES  
The underwater camera comes with an additional weight that  
attaches to the bottom of the camera housing for open water use. A  
down viewing strap is also included that attaches to the bottom of the  
camera that allows the camera to be tilted for viewing from above.  
The VS560 underwater viewing system utilizes on screen displays  
that demonstrate the relative viewing direction, depth, temperature,  
auto pan speeds, percentage of battery charge remaining & a low  
battery warning icon. See the appropriate section of this manual for  
specific information regarding the on screen displays.  
A high quality padded soft-pack carrying case incorporates a built in  
collapsible viewing shroud to enhance viewing in bright light  
conditions. The front of the soft-pack can be opened to allow for view-  
ing when not exposed to harsh light (i.e. when viewing in an enclosed  
ice house). The versatile soft-pack system provides protection from  
the elements as well as allows for the easy storage of all camera  
accessories. A draw string pouch on the back of the soft-pack holds  
the camera cable. A detachable camera pouch that houses the  
underwater camera is located at the right rear corner of the soft-pack.  
Two additional pouches with elastic bands are included for additional  
accessory storage.  
The VS560 offers a break through in underwater lighting utilizing  
Dark Water Technology. This new lighting system greatly reduces the  
particulate reflection seen in low light conditions with conventional  
lighting systems. By greatly reducing the snowstorm effect, clarity  
and viewing distance are enhanced. The use of visible LED light  
incorporating Dark Water Technology creates the best viewing  
opportunity when natural ambient light is not available.  
The VS560 is available with a choice of either 60 or 120 feet of  
Kevilar reinforced underwater camera cable. Your VS560 system  
comes with a detachable camera that plugs and unplugs at the rear  
of the monitor. A handy cable reel for convenient cable storage is  
provided with the system.  
The battery included with the system is a 12 volt, 7amp hour sealed  
lead acid electrolyte battery that will provide approximately 8.5 hours  
of viewing time when fully charged. Viewing time will vary depending  
on the condition of the battery as well as the illumination mode used  
(e.g. 9.0 hours without the lighting system and 8.0 hours when the  
LED lighting is being used). A 500 mA DC wall charger is supplied  
to recharge the battery to full capacity. Recharging the battery to full  
capacity after every use is recommended. For further battery charg-  
ing information, see the “Battery Charging” section of this manual.  
The VS560 includes another break through from MarCum  
Technologies. The VS560 incorporates a motor located within the  
underwater camera housing that rotates the camera for a 360 degree  
view. This innovative viewing feature can be controlled from the  
monitor keypad or from a handy wireless remote.  
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into the water to the desired depth and secure the cable in the cable  
cleat mounted at the left rear corner of the monitor soft-pack. As with  
all CRT displays, bright light can washout the display making viewing  
difficult. If this occurs, rotate the system so that the light source is  
not directly on the monitor screen. In extreme bright light conditions  
it may be necessary to use the viewing shroud to shield the monitor  
from the light source. To use the viewing shroud, remove the  
protective cap from the face of the shroud located on the front of the  
padded soft-pack. Grab the face of the view shroud and pull towards  
you until all three collapsible parts are fully extended. The shroud is  
not fully extended until you hear the telltale click of each part as it  
locks into place. This clicking locks the shroud into position so it won’t  
collapse on its own. To collapse the shroud to its original position,  
push on the face of the shroud until all three parts collapse inside  
each other and then the replace the protective cover.  
GETTING STARTED  
Remove your VS560 monitor from the soft-pack by first opening the  
front of the case. This is accomplished by pulling the flap at the top  
and sides of the soft-pack until the Velcro strips separate. Reach into  
the soft-pack on top of the monitor and grab the molded inset handle  
about halfway back. Pull the monitor forward tilting the top towards  
you until it comes out of the soft-pack case. Place the monitor on a  
flat surface and open the battery compartment door located on the  
front lower section of the monitor case. This is done by gently apply-  
ing downward pressure on the grooved finger inset at the top of the  
battery door and pulling forward. Connect the battery leads to the  
battery terminals (red lead (with fuse) to battery positive and black  
lead to battery negative). Replace battery door and place monitor  
back into padded soft-pack case. Close front of case by re-attaching  
Velcro strips.  
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 extremely clear water the depth of field can be several feet  
and in cloudy or muddy water the depth of view can be reduced to  
only a few inches due to particles suspended in the water.  
Then turn the soft-pack to the backside and remove the cable reel  
from the back pouch. Reach into the lower left corner of the rear  
pouch and undo the Velcro door. This allows access to the plug-in  
port for the camera. Plug the camera cable into the upper plug-in  
port. Take notice that the plug-in is not round but has a flat side. This  
is designed to assist in lining up the pins with the sockets in the plug  
and help eliminate the bending of connector pins. Do NOT force the  
plug into the receptacle, you may have it mis-aligned. There will be  
some resistance when plugging in the camera due to the molded  
seal rings located on the plug, however, if lined up properly, this  
should go together quite easily. The plug-in port marked ACC is a  
dead port and will not operate the camera. You should not attempt to  
plug the camera into this location.  
ON SCREEN DISPLAYS  
The VS560 utilizes a series of ON SCREEN icons to indicate user  
options and system information.  
Lighting Options - The VS560 utilizes visible LED light and incorpo-  
rates Darkwater Technology to create improved clarity and viewing  
distance. The VS560 lights can be turned on by depressing the  
LIGHT key at the monitor or on the wireless remote. Depressing the  
key a second time will turn the lights OFF.  
Once that camera is plugged into the monitor, you can replace the  
camera cable into the rear storage pouch and pull the drawstring for  
a snug fit. Place the camera into the camera pouch and zip shut for  
safe storage. You are now ready to head to the lake. Once you reach  
your destination, remove the cable reel from the rear storage pouch  
and remove the required length of cable. Open the front of the soft-  
pack so that the monitor and keypad are fully exposed. Turn the  
camera power on by depressing the ON button on the keypad.  
The system will power up and the monitor screen will display “OVS  
SYSTEM START-UP.” The camera will rotate on start up and the  
lights will blink three times signifying the system is ready. Once the  
start-up message clears from the screen the monitor will display the  
picture that’s being transmitted by the camera. Lower the camera  
Battery Status - The condition of charge remaining in your battery can  
be monitored by depressing the BATT key located on the keypad.  
The percentage of charge remaining will appear in the upper right  
hand corner of the monitor and remain on the screen for a three  
second interval.  
Low Battery Warning - When the battery charge remaining falls below  
10 percent, a low battery warning icon will flash in the upper right  
corner of the monitor. The low battery icon will remain on the screen  
and continue to flash until the system eventually shuts down. If the  
battery charge remaining gets too low, the picture will get fuzzy or  
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blurred before it completely shuts down. It’s recommended that the  
battery be charged after every use and not remain in a discharged  
state too long before recharging.  
ICE FISHING APPLICATION  
The VS560 is the perfect tool to enhance your ice fishing  
experience. The VS560 offers 360 degree underwater viewing that  
can be controlled from the monitor keypad or from a wireless remote.  
The system needs to be calibrated for an accurate depth reading by  
turning the unit on before the camera is lowered into the water. The  
unit must go through its start up procedure which ends with the LED  
lighting system blinking three times. After the system has completed  
its start up sequence the unit is calibrated and the camera can be  
lowered into the water. The soft-pack has a cable cleat located at the  
left rear corner for setting camera depth. Lower the camera to the  
desired depth and then place the cable into the slot in the cable cleat  
and pull the cable until it locks into the bottom of the slot. You can  
now raise and lower the camera depth without getting up or leaving  
your ice house. Simply let out or retract the cable to set the desired  
depth and then secure the cable in the cable cleat. The system also  
includes a down viewing strap that screws into the bottom of the  
camera. The cable can than be looped and placed into the slot and  
pulled until the cable locks into place. By adjusting the size of the  
loop in the cable (between the top of the camera and the cable slot)  
you can change the angle of down view.  
Viewing Direction - A viewing direction indicator will appear on screen  
in the upper left hand corner of the monitor when the system first  
fires up. The indicator will remain on screen indefinitely until the DIR  
key is depressed on the keypad to remove it. To put the icon back up  
on the screen, simply depress the DIR key on the keypad. The direc-  
tion indicator has an arrow that points in the direction the camera is  
viewing regardless of the monitor position. The direction indicator is  
a relative system that has eight areas of relevancy. Each hash mark  
comprising the directional indicator system represents an area of  
viewing relevancy. The accuracy of this system is dependent on the  
monitor being on a level surface. If the monitor is tilted more the ten  
degrees the accuracy of the viewing indicator will not be accurate.  
The relative viewing direction is accurate to a plus/minus 20 degrees.  
Temperature - To activate the temperature feature depress the  
DEPTH/TEMP key on the monitor keypad. The temperature of the  
water at the camera depth will appear in the upper right hand cor-  
ner of the monitor screen. Depress the DEPTH/TEMP key again to  
remove the temperature display.  
A suggestion on how best to utilize your viewing system while ice  
fishing. Drill two holes 3 to 4 feet apart. Lower your bait into one hole  
while placing the camera in the other hole pointing in the direction of  
your fishing lure. Set the depth and angle of viewing so that your lure  
appears in the middle of the viewing screen. Good Fish’n!  
Depth - To display the depth of the camera, depress the DEPTH/  
TEMP key on the monitor keypad. The depth of the camera will be  
displayed in the upper right hand corner of the monitor screen. To  
obtain an accurate reading, you must first calibrate the unit by turn-  
ing the unit on while the camera is out of the water. Once the system  
rotates and the LED’s finish blinking, the system is calibrated and  
ready to go. This process needs to be repeated every time you use  
the system. If you lower the camera into the water and then turn the  
system on, the reading you receive will not be accurate.  
OPEN WATER APPLICATION  
A weight that attaches to the bottom of the camera has been  
included with your system for use in open water. When using the  
system from a boat or in water with current, it is recommended that  
the weight be attached to help stabilize and keep the camera at the  
selected depth. The camera should be used at slow speeds while  
under propulsion from a trolling motor or outboard motor. Two  
stainless bolts are provided to attach the weight to the bottom of the  
camera. When using the additional weight, be careful to keep the  
camera out of heavy weeds, brush, or large rocks. If the camera  
becomes hung up, back up from the direction you were traveling and  
slowly try to back the camera out of the snag. Do NOT pull upward  
with force unless all other avenues have been pursued.  
Pan Speed - To activate the pan speeds, depress the PAN SPEED key  
located on the monitor keypad. An on-screen icon will appear in the  
upper right hand corner of the monitor screen. You can cycle through  
the three available pan speeds by depressing the key multiple times.  
Pan Speed 1 is the slowest speed, Pan Speed 2 medium, and Pan  
Speed 3 is the fastest. Pan Speeds can be used while in a search  
mode and is especially effective for use in open water while studying  
structure or looking for fish.  
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BATTERY CHARGING  
DIRECTIONAL VIEWING INDICATOR  
Recharging the battery after every use is recommended. As a  
general rule of thumb, charge the battery for twice the amount of time  
as it was used. The VS560 underwater viewing system has a DC  
charging port located just above the battery door on the right side  
of the monitor face. The charger that was supplied with the VS560  
system is a 500 mA DC charger with a male jack. To charge your  
system, simply plug the male jack of the charger into the plug in port  
in the face of the monitor and then plug the charger into a 110 volt  
AC wall outlet. The 7-amp, 12-volt battery that was supplied with the  
VS560 system should take about 15 hours to charge from a  
completely discharged state. The charger incorporates a Charge  
Alert feature to alert the user to when the battery reaches full capac-  
ity. This is accomplished when the green LED light shuts off on the  
face of the charger. The charger DOES NOT shut off automatically  
but will output a trickle charge indefinitely.  
The viewing direction indicator is located in the upper left-hand  
corner of the monitor screen and utilizes an icon shaped as an arrow  
to indicate the direction the camera is pointing. This is accomplished  
by the use of two magnetic compasses that talk back and forth  
through software that continuously calculate the differential.  
There are two very important criteria to make the system work  
accurately: 1) The monitor and camera must be level. The sensors  
will not accommodate an angle greater than 10 degrees. Therefore  
the monitor needs to be flat on the ice to work properly. If the  
monitor is sitting at an angle of more than ten degrees, than the  
viewing direction shown will not be accurate. The camera when hung  
by the cable will be accurate. However, if you hold the camera in your  
hand and are rotating the camera, it may not be level and therefore  
you will notice an inaccuracy in the viewing indicator; 2) The sensors  
that are located in the monitor and camera are affected by metal.  
Like any compass, metal can cause the magnetic sensors to be  
become inaccurate. When using the viewing indicator, make sure the  
monitor and camera are not located near any metal objects.  
However, it is recommended that the charger be disconnected from the moni-  
tor when the Charge Alert green LED is no longer on. It is also recommended  
that you remove the battery door while charging to allow for increased air  
ventilation through out the battery compartment.  
The viewing indicator utilizes eight different stop points in calculating  
viewing direction. As a result of the limited stop points, there may  
be some inaccuracies that result when the camera falls between the  
various stop points. If used properly, the VS560 system provides an  
excellent reference for determining relative viewing direction.  
If your viewing image appears cloudy or fuzzy, 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 the same specification. If you need to remove the battery, unplug  
the two battery terminals from the battery. Unscrew both the screws  
located in the upper right and left corner of the battery compartment.  
This will allow you to remove the battery strap from the battery. After  
removing the strap, lift the battery up slightly with a finger on either  
side of the battery and slide the battery towards you. This should  
allow for easy removal of the battery. To replace the battery, lift the  
battery up and slide into the battery compartment until the front of  
the battery drops down into the compartment. Replace the battery  
strap by using the two screws supplied and tighten until moderate  
resistance is felt.  
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Product Performance Specifications  
Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 volt DC, 7 Amp hr.  
Charger . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 volt DC, 500 mA  
Camera . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  
One-Year Warranty  
To activate your warranty, you must send the original sales  
receipt or photo copy with the warranty card. The warranty will be  
void without the accompanying sales receipt. For a period of one  
year from date of purchase MarCum Technologies will provide  
free parts and labor on any defects in materials or workman-  
ship, with exception of the following conditions: damaged or cut  
cables, lost components, damage due to unauthorized modifica-  
tions, repairs, or misuse.  
Image Sensor. . . . . . . . 1/3" Sony SUPER HAD CCD (B/W)  
Resolution . . . . . . . . . . 400 horizontal lines  
Light Sensitivity . . . . . . 0 lux with lights on  
Field of View. . . . . . . . . 90 degrees  
The manufacturer must perform all warranty work or repairs. If  
your underwater viewing system requires service, call us at the  
number listed below to receive a Return Authorization Number  
(RMA) and return shipping address or go online to  
www.marcumcustomerservice.com to process your service need.  
DO NOT return the unit to our PO Box. This return procedure  
has been implemented because we may be able to save you  
the inconvenience of returning the unit. Some problems may  
be resolvable by a technician over the phone. If the unit is  
sent back to MarCum Technologies for repair, mark the Return  
Authorization Number on the outside of the package and enclose  
a letter stating the problem with your return address and daytime  
phone number.  
Monitor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  
CRT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.5" (diag.) flat screen  
high resolution  
Current Draw . . . . . . . . . . . . .  
On (no lumination) . . . . 700 mA  
Lights On . . . . . . . . . . . 800 mA  
For your convenience save the original box and packing materi-  
als for use if factory return is required. For warranty repair and/or  
service call (763) 493-3748.  
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Service Information  
MarCum Technologies is dedicated to providing you with the  
best customer service possible. We have designed a Web site  
dedicated to providing you, our customer, with answers to your  
questions, access to product accessories, repair information,  
online owners manuals, etc. These services can be obtained  
by going on line at www.marcumcustomerservice.com. We highly  
recommend that you take advantage of this service and utilize  
it as your first line of contact. For those of you that don’t have  
access to a computer, you can call our customer service  
department at 763-493-3748, Monday through Friday from  
9:00am to 5:00pm CST.  
When returning product for repair, please obtain a return  
authorization (RA) number by going online at  
www.marcumcustomerservice.com or by calling 763-493-3748.  
This number must be displayed on the outside of the box and  
will be used as a reference number when checking on the  
repair status. Always include a note with your return stating the  
problem, RA# and return shipping address (No P.O. boxes, must  
be UPS shippable address).  
Please ship in original factory carton, please carefully package  
adding adequate internal protection as required. We make every  
attempt to complete our repairs within 48 hours of receipt. It is  
our goal to have you back on the water fishing as quickly as  
possible. Thank you in advance for your patience.  
Ship product returns to:  
MarCum Technologies Service Center  
6713 Thesing Road  
Brainerd, MN 56401  
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