Aqua-Vu Aqua-Vu MAV manual

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T T a a b b l l e e o o f f C C o o n n t t e e n n t t s s The MA V System Page 2 Become an Underwater Explorer Page 3 About Y our Aqua-V u MA V Page 3 In Y our Aqua-V u MA V Package Page 3 Mounting Tips Page 4 Installing Y our MA V Page 6 Operating Y our MA V Page 8 MA V Features Page 8 MA V Monitor Control Panel Page 10 MA V Viewing Tips Page 11[...]

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10.4-inch LCD Daylight-Viewable Monitor Auto-Up Mode Nature Vision, Inc. © 2006, Pg 2 Camera PowerSpool with Quick-Detach Base Footpad and 25-feet of cable Camera Secure Strap Aqua-Vu Rubber Cam with Spectral Response (SR) lighting On-screen displays of depth and water temperature Hands-free SR light control T T h h e e M M A A V V M M A A V V S S[...]

BECOME AN UNDER W A TER EXPLORER Congratulations! Y our new Aqua-Vu MA V under water viewing system allows you become an aquatic explorer without getting wet! Y ou now hold in your possession perhaps the most profound piece of fish- ing technology ever devised. While a depth-finder provides depth and a “representation” of the terrain below the [...]

MOUNTING TIPS When selecting mounting positions for the MA V Monitor , Power Spool and Footpad, carefully consider your personal fishing preferences. Are you a back-trolling walleye angler? A panfisherman? A tourna- ment bass angler? Muskie nut? Saltwater flats fisherman? Do you typically fish from your boat’ s front casting deck? Or do you prefe[...]

Mounting continued Bass Boats : For any angler who spends the majority of the time fishing from the bow of the boat, we recommend mounting the MA V Monitor , Footpad and PowerSpool in the front (bow). This lets you easily view the MA V monitor while also running the trolling motor and casting. The footpad is posi- tioned near the trolling motor foo[...]

Installing your MA V Before starting the mounting process (drilling holes, etc.), map out the precise location of each compo- nent, as well as how cables will be run from plug to plug. Set up each component (Monitor , PowerSpool, Footpad) temporarily in its prospective location to assure that it will be fully functional and accessible, without inte[...]

Installing your MA V continued (4) Connecting to Batter y : MA V is powered by your boat’ s 12-volt batter y system. NOTE : The power cable is protected with a 12-volt 15-amp circuit breaker to guard against unit failure should a short occur in your 12-volt system. In most cases, we recommend attaching the MA V power cable direct- ly to the boat?[...]

Operating your MA V T o begin operating your MAV unit, (1) release the camera housing from the PowerSpool by unhooking the rubber strap located on end of PowerSpool. In order to turn the unit on and begin viewing, it is not necessary to turn on the MA V LCD Monitor . Instead, simply press the main Power button (2) , which is located on the left sid[...]

MA V Features continued Depth-T ech - This on-screen feature displays depth of the MA V camera. Viewing fish and structural -elements in relation to their exact depth greatly enhances the fishing experience. PowerSpool Camera Control Switch – In addition to using the Footpad, the MA V camera can also be lowered or raised using the UP and DOWN swi[...]

MA V Monitor CONTROL P ANEL Y our MA V LCD Monitor operates on a simple 4-button control panel— POWER , MENU , + and - . As mentioned previously , it is not necessary to press the Monitor POWER button to use the MA V . The Monitor screen is turned on automatically when the MA V camera is deployed. However , if the Monitor fails to light up when t[...]

MA V VIEWING TIPS Begin underwater viewing by lowering the MAV camera to within 1 to 2 feet of the bot- tom. The bottom provides a solid point of reference that helps you perceive sizes of fish and objects below . The MA V camera is set up to view horizontally , so you can see bottom and fish all around your position. T ypically , anglers slowly mo[...]

VIEWING TIPS — WHILE FISHING Y our Aqua-Vu MA V is an invaluable fishing tool — a giant leap beyond mysterious flashes and unidenti- fied “fish” on a depthfinder . Aqua-V u enables you to actually “see” the real picture! Fish and view simultaneously . The MA V is the first ever hands-free viewing system. Note these huge Aqua-Vu MA V adv[...]

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 in water as the human eye. Generally , if you can see 3 feet down in the water , you will be able to see approximately 6 feet in front of the camera. However , water bodies vary in water clari[...]

Can I connect my Aqua-Vu to a larger monitor or to a hand-held camcorder? Y es. Y ou can attach a separate monitor or video recording system to your MAV PowerSpool via the video out socket. Is Aqua-Vu legal? T o our knowledge there are no restrictions that regulate the use of Aqua-Vu underwater viewing sys- tems. Aqua-Vu is an approved pre-fishing [...]

One Y ear Limited W arranty Nature Vision, Inc. warrants this product to be free from defects in materials and work- manship 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 com- plete and return the warranty card voids the warranty . [...]

Ser vice continued Nature Vision, Inc will not be responsible for lost or damaged accessories. Please allow a minimum of 10 business days prior to calling on the status of your repair . Nature Vision, Inc. 1480 Northern Pacific Road Brainerd, MN 56401 RA#____________ Canadian customers please return to: FTN C/O Nature Vision Inc. 7075 Ordan Drive M[...]

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