Vexilar Fish Scout 2013 - Manual (Page 18)

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Reading Your DTD Display
There are three items listed inside your display circle and are very easy to understand.
The top numbers represent the direction the camera is pointed. It will first state the bearing
based off a true north heading. This function is used to give you a very exact camera
direction. The classic Cardinal points of North , South, East and West as well as intercar-
dinal points of Northeast, Southeast, Southwest and Northwest will follow the bearing
numbers to make it very easy for you to get a general direction of where the camera is
pointing.
Note: Your folding over hole suspension arm located in the side pocket of your soft pack
bag has a compass you can use to help establish True North if you are unsure of direction.
The second number is the depth reading in feet. If at the surface the reading is NOT 0.0
feet you need to re-calibrate the camera and this is easily done by pressing the control box
button mounted under the monitor on the base of your system. By pressing the control box
button once and you will see the display re-set back to 0.0 feet.
The bottom number is the water temperature in Fahrenheit at the camera level, allow 30
seconds to insure an accurate reading.
Ice Fishing Usage
The Fish Scout Color Underwater Viewing System is a fun way to improve
your ice fishing experience and help you learn more about the underwater
world below. Many anglers find that using a Vexilar Flasher along with
their Fish Scout camera will teach you even more about what you are
seeing on your Vexilar flasher system. The Fish Scout can be used to
search for an ideal weed line or locate a rock pile where fish will generally
congregate. Winter waters are often the clearest, so you are often able
to easily move from hole to hole looking for some type of fish activity or
change in bottom content. The Fish Scout is designed to be easy to transport and use, so
moving from hole to hole is not a problem. Once you’ve located an area where you wish
to fish, use the over-the-hole suspension arm or the elbow support arm connected to the
base. The supplied cable stopper (egg) will then hold your camera in perfect position.
To assist in keeping the camera at the desired depth and direction, use the adjustable
egg stopper that is pre-installed on your cable. The egg locks your camera at a
specific direction and depth. You can use either the elbow support arm mounted on
the bottom of the case or the folding cross-hole suspension arm to hold your camera
in position. Try not to bounce the camera on the bottom as it will stir-up the bottom and
it may take several minutes for the cloud of dust to settle. For best results it is advised
that you not actually fish in the same holes as the camera to avoid tangling in the
camera cable.
Down View