Aqua-Vu DEPTH-TECH User Manual
DEPTH-TECH OWNERS MANUAL
DT
DEPTH TECH
Table of Contents
About your DT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .pg 1
In your DT Package . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .pg 2
Easy Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .pg 2
Testing Camera and Monitor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .pg 3
Open Water Use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .pg 3, 4
On the Ice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .pg 4, 5
The Mode and Function Buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
pg 6
Depth-Tech Feature: Knowing Camera Depth . . . . . . . . . . .pg 6
Direct-Tech Feature: Knowing Camera Direction . . . . . . . .pg 7
Temp-Tech Feature: Knowing Water Temp . . . . . . . . . . . . .pg 8
The Battery and Charger . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .pg 8, 9
The Fuse . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .pg 9
Video Recording With The DT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .pg 9, 10
Caring For Your DT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
pg 10
Frequently Asked Questions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .pg 10,11
Some Cautionary Notes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .pg 11
Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .pg 12
One-Year Limited Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .pg 13
Extended Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .pg 13
How To Obtain Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .pg 13
MONITOR
SOFT CASE
BATTERY
CHARGER
DETACHABLE
SUNSHIELD
MULTI-COLOR
LIGHTS
THUMBSCREWS
VIDEO OUTPUT FOR
RECORDING
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BALLAST
WEIGHTS
CABLE &
CARRYING
SHUTTLE
ABOUT YOUR AQUA-VU DT
DT stands for Depth-Tech, the Aqua-Vu underwater viewing system with Nature Vision
Inc.'s most advanced features on-screen display of depth, direction and temperature. The
Function and Mode buttons allow the user to select either fresh or salt water use, adjust
for the atmospheric pressure at their particular lake plus displays in either feet or meters
and F0or C0- degrees. The DT includes
our patent-pending Direct-Tech which
provides on-screen indication of
camera direction -RELATIVE (in relation
to the monitor's position), and
ABSOLUTE (magnetic compass reading).
By watching either a moving arrow or
compass direction/degrees on the
monitorscreen, ice fishermen and other
DT users know which way their camera
is "looking." This Direct-Tech innovation
makes camera positioning - aiming the
camera at a particular field of view for
watching bait and fish - much easier and
quicker! And you won't have to guess
about the directions or the appearances
and exits of approaching fish!
With your Aqua-Vu DT underwater
viewing system you will become an
aquatic explorer much like a skin
diver - but without getting wet! Swim
your cameraover the bottom landscape
of your fishing grounds while watching "what's really down there." Or, with the camera
suspended down a hole in the ice, see how approaching fish react to your bait.
Turn on the Multi-Color camera lights to experience the mystique of viewing bottom and
fish in low-light conditions. The ultra-bright Multi-Color lights penetrate water better than
white light or infrared at night.
Your Aqua-Vu DT system is equipped with Nature Vision, Inc.'s Temp-Tech feature. A
sensor in the camera sends continuous water temperature readings to the lower right
portion of the monitor display. You can know the water temperature while viewing and
fishing.
However you employ your Aqua-Vu DT - for pure fun as a discovery tool, for learning
while fishing and observing nature, for watching small children or pets, or for security
purposes - you will experience a fascinating new "view." Your eyes will be glued to the
monitor screen!
The Aqua-Vu DT is available with 60- or 120-foot cable options (Choose from models
DT-60 or DT-120.)
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Absolute Mode
Relative Mode
Depth
freshwater
or saltwater
Temp
F
0
or C
0
IN YOUR DT PACKAGE. . .
The package contains Aqua-Vu DT (Depth-Tech) components. You'll be viewing-ready
in a few minutes!
• Monitor (weatherproof; attaches to the Carrying Shuttle; tilts up and down for
convenient viewing, holds ON-OFF-ON/LIGHT switch)
• Carrying Shuttle with handle (allows cable and camera storage; tiltable monitor
attaches to it; holds Mode and Function buttons.)
• Soft custom Carrying Case
• Camera with Multi-Color light option and 60- or 120-foot cable
• Detachable Sunshield (stores conveniently on carrying shuttle when not in use)
• Battery (12-volt, 7-amp)
• Battery Charger
• Ballast Weights (for open-water viewing)
• Front-viewing Fin (keeps camera forward-looking as it's pulled through
the water)
If any of the above items are missing, contact Nature Vision immediately.
EASY SETUP
Your Aqua-Vu DT requires no complex assembly. Follow these simple steps:
1. Connect the monitor to the Carrying Shuttle (a one-time procedure) using
the two black plastic headed thumbscrews provided. (You will tighten and
loosen these thumbscrews every time you use the Aqua-Vu DT - for
positioning/tilting the monitor for the most convenient viewing, as well as
for carrying and stowing the unit.)
2. Plug the camera cable into the "CAMERA IN" port (a one-time procedure).
3. Place the battery into the battery well in the Carrying Shuttle, with
battery terminals towards the lower end of the unit (opposite from handle).
Position the battery lock tabs to secure the battery in place. Connect the
red wire clip to the red terminal on the battery (red to red). Connect the
black wire clip to the black terminal on the battery (black to black).
You may also power the Aqua-Vu DT by means of an Auxiliary Power Cord
accessory that plugs into a cigarette lighter in vehicle or boat. The DT
can operate off any 12-volt power source. (The Auxiliary Power Cord
accessory is available through retailers, or online at www.aquavu.com.)
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