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Lighting
The VS385C utilizes super high intensity white LED lights. The VS385C incor-
porates Darkwater technology which greatly reduces particulate reflection and
increases viewing distance by positioning the lights above and behind the
actual camera lens.
To turn the lighting system ON, press the key titled LIGHTS, located on the
digital keypad on the front of the monitor. By pressing the key, a small green
LED light to the right of the button will be illuminated. This indicates that the
high intensity white LED lights are ON. To turn the lighting system OFF, press
the light button a second time. When the lights are first turned ON, they will
be at the lowest intensity level setting. To increase the lighting intensity, press
the UP arrow key on the right side of the digital keypad. There are (4) intensity
level settings from low to high. To decrease the intensity of the lights while
the lights are ON, press the down key on the right side of the digital keypad
(note: the lights always come on at the lowest intensity level). The amount of
LED light required will depend on the clarity and amount of particulates in the
water. Darker, stained water will require more light while clear water will have
sufficient light penetration therefore decreasing the need for LED intensity.
Ice Fishing Application
Watching fish react to your bait will keep you and your kids entertained for
hours. The VS385C can be used to search for that perfect weed line or locate
the crib or rock pile where fish will generally school. To use as a search tool,
drill a series of holes through the ice in the location you’re interested in fishing.
The VS385C is small enough to hold in your arms while walking from hole to
hole. Drop the camera down each hole in search for the best spot or until you
locate fish. Once you’ve located the spot, drill a hole 3 or 4 feet away from the
hole you’re actually going to fish in. Set the VS385C on the ice and lower the
camera down the second hole. To assist in keeping the camera at the desired
depth and direction, it is recommended that a Camera Panner (purchased
separately) be used. Once you send a lure or bait down and locate it with the
VS385C, you’re ready to fish. The depth and direction of the VS385C can
be changed at any time by lowering or raising the camera and rotating the
camera cable between your fingers [or by using a Marcum Camera Panner].
The VS385C 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 recom-
mended 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 directly below you. This can be very helpful while fishing
in shallow water.
