Marcum technologies Recon 5 User Manual

COMPACT
UNDERWATER
VIEWING
SYSTEM

USER MANUAL

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www.MarCumtech.com

RECON 5

The RECON 5 viewing system comes complete with everything needed to
enjoy the world of underwater viewing. It features a 5” Screen with a multi­purpose sun shield/screen protector. The camera features both visible LED
lights as well as a stealthy infrared option for viewing in low light situations.
A removable weight and camera-positioning clip come standard with the
system. The system is powered by an internal rechargeable Lithium Ion
battery that provides up to 6 hours of continuous run-time. Included with
your system are a charger and cable, protective soft-pack, and camera
storage sack. The RECON 5 features a ¼”- 20 insert as well as additional
inserts that allow for limitless mounting options (Mounts not included).
These are located behind the cable storage reel (see “Removing the
camera cable storage reel” section; p. 5). The charging port and video out
jack are located on the rear of the monitor, and can be accessed by lifting
the protective rubber cap.

SPECIFICATIONS

Display:

•

5” Widescreen LCD Monitor

• 6:9 Aspect Ratio, Sunlight
Readable

• 800 x 480 Pixel Hi-Res Color

Operating Temperature: -10C

•

to +40C

Power:

• Rechargeable Internal Lithium
Battery

• (Up-to 6 Hours of Continuous
Run-Time)

• USB Charger & Cable

Display Adjustments:

• Brightness

• Sharpness

• Contrast

• Color

• Color Kill

Camera:

• 1/3” CMOS Sensor Offers
Optimal Low-Light Performance

• 110° Field of View

• Darkwater Adjustable LED or IR
Lighting

• Color Kill, Color or B/W Image
Options

• 50 ft. Camera Cable

• Removable weight

Additional Features:

• Built-In Sunshield & Screen
Protector

• RCA Video Out

• Soft Pack & Camera Sack

• Removable Camera & Cable
Storage

• 1-Year Warranty

GETTING STARTED

Charging:

The RECON5 has an on-screen display of the battery status found in the
upper left side of the video image. Once the video image starts the battery
status indicator will detail a series of green bars. Three full green bars will
indicate a full charge.

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To charge the RECON5, power the system off (5 second hold of power
button) and locate the rubber cap on the back of the monitor just to the right
of the cable storage reel. Lift the rubber cap to expose the USB Charging
port. Insert the supplied USB cable and connect it with the supplied
charger, or any USB port. Once the charger is connected to either the wall
outlet or USB port, the charge indicator light (on rear of unit next to A/V
Port) will illuminate – red indicates that the system is charging, green
indicates the system is fully charged. When using the wall outlet there is a
light on the charger that will always be green when plugged in. This light
will indicate there is power being supplied. To verify if the system is
charged, please check the charge indicator light on the rear of the unit.
Once charging is complete, unplug the charger, remove the USB charging
cable from the system, and properly seal the rubber cap. Best practice is to
charge after every use regardless of how far down the battery was
discharged. This will ensure the longest run-time each time the system hits
the water.

OPERATION

The Control panel located on the front right side of system features four
buttons, with one on the left side.

Power Button

The bottom button powers the system on and off. Press the power button to
turn the system on. A start up screen with the MarCum logo will briefly
show, followed by the video image. To turn the system off press and hold
the power button for 5 seconds until the system shuts down.

LED/Up Arrow Button

The LED/Up arrow button serves a dual purpose. When selected it will turn
on and increase the intensity of the LED lights. An on-screen display will be
shown momentarily to indicate the light intensity level selected. There are
three intensity levels and an off selection.
When in the menu section of the system, this button serves as an up
selection.

IR/Down Arrow Button

The IR/Down arrow button serves a dual purpose. When selected it will turn
on and increase the intensity of the Infrared lights. An on-screen display will
be shown momentarily to indicate the light intensity level selected. There
are three intensity levels and an off selection.
When in the menu section of the system, this button serves as a down
selection.

Menu/Enter Button

The Menu/Enter button serves a dual purpose. Pressing once accesses the
Menu system. Once inside the menu system it functions as the enter
button.

RECON 5 MENU OPTIONS

For ease of use, the menu system on the RECON 5 times out after a 5
second period of inactivity and defaults back to the camera image without
any additional keystrokes required.

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