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Camera Uses

1. FISHING

Save fishing time by seeing what is actually below
See exactly what species of fish is at your location
Identify the species you are seeing on your electronics
Learn your other electronics better by seeing what they are showing
Understand structure better
Record the "big one" as it takes your bait - what a trophy !
Monitor your lure to determine weedingCheck out you hull or running gear without getting wet
Check crab pots, lobster traps, etc. wi thout pulling themIce Fishing
Fishing Use Of Seaviewer Video Cameras

 

2 - GENERAL USES

 

 

Drop something overboard, find it without getting in the water
Watch & record the action both under water and on deck
Check anchor set
Search and Rescue
Inspect running gear and hull
Exploring wrecks, submerged objects
Inspect/Monitor your pool - above or below water
Use of Seaviewer Cameras to check anchor set

 

 

 

 

 

 

 3 - SPORT & RECREATIONAL

 

Create underwater videos of swim teams
Monitor/Record swimmers or divers for evaluation in pool exercises
Mobile vehicular mounting
Remotely monitor or record most any sporting action
Swim Team Coaching

 

 

 4 -DIVING

Find exactly the dive spot you are after
Eliminate wasted dives
Eliminate the need to send a scout diver down to check the site
Find the wreck, take the guesswork out of it
Record your dive & re-live those exciting moments
Monitor the dive live from topside
Allow those non-divers topside to feel a part of the dive
Add a safety factor to most any dive situation
Instructors - monitor pool & open water exercises
Record and review exercises for later review
Search & Rescue

 

5 - COMMERCIAL/INDUSTRIAL

 

 

Bridge and Dam inspection
Plumbing and Pipe inspection
Electrical and Cable inspection
Bottom Surveys
Ship Surveys
Tank Inspection
Discharge monitoring
Monitor hostile environments
Ship Surveys - Industrial Use of Seviewer Cameras

 

 

 

 

 

 6 - MARINE STUDY

 

 

Create Wildlife videos - in or out of the water
Monitor habitat
Conduct non-intrusive surveys
SeaViewer Underwater Camera Use: Biology Study

 

 

7 - SECURITY

 

Remotely Monitor/Record virtually anywhere a waterproof camera is beneficial:
outside entrances & walks
driveways & parking lots
docks & piers
outside public events
Seviewer Security Cameras

 

 

Should you need guidance on operating or caring for your camera equipment, please explore the links in this section, as this Trouble Shooting Guide as been compiled to answer all your technical questions.

Tehnical Specification on Cameras & Accessories

Technical Specifications On Cables And Electronics

Camera Body Features
Common to ALL Seaviewer Cameras
Common to All Sea-Drop™Series
Common to All Offshore Series
Cable Features
Available Lengths
Sea-Serpent™ Cable Specs
Accessories Included
Standard Accessories - All Cameras
Accessories with Complete System
Optional Modifications
Electronic Specs
Power Requirements
Color Camera Specs
Sea - Trak™ GPS Data Output - Video Screen Overlay

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Camera Body Features Cable Features
Features common to ALL SeaViewer Cameras:

Virtually indestructible body - tested to 1000' Depth of Seawater
Exclusive patented lens - fluted for less water resistance
Wide-angle lens, deepest recess in the industry to protect against accidents
Inert Gas-filled electronics compartment (prevents condensation in cold water)
Auto Focus & Auto Gain
Specially-fabricated Sea-Serpent™ heavy-duty Video/Power Cable
Available Lengths:

SeaViewer's Standard Cable Length is 150 feet
Overall lengths from 150' to 1000' (in 50' increments) available by special order
For shallower water, the Great Lakes™ Models come with 50' of cable, at a considerable savings
Since cable is integrated into camera body, extra length CANNOT be added later
Sea-Drop™ Series Body Features:

Easy to handle & deploy using video cable
1 lb. negatively buoyant - gets to bottom fast
Stable up to 3 knots looking rearward, or forward with Sea-Tail™ (add up to 5 lb. submarine weights)
Balanced for horizontal viewing when still, 45 degrees downward view when moving looking forward (with SeaTail attached)
Stainless steel eyebolt (at rear) for exterior mounting options
Body Dimensions (excluding fins): 3" Diameter and 7-1/4" Long. 2-3/4 lbs. dry-weight (excluding cable)
Displacement: 27 cu. in.
950/850: Top & bottom fins with grommets
650/550: No fins, for minimum diameter
OPTIONS (at additional cost): Cable out rear replacing eyebolt; neutrally-buoyant body; custom lens sizing/focusing.

 

Cable Specs:

SeaViewer-designed Sea-Serpent™ heavy-duty Video/Power Cable
Proprietary design, custom-manufactured to SeaViewer's specs
Sequential footage printed on outer jacket at 1 foot intervals
Extremely flexible and easy to handle (3" bend radius)
Thermoplastic elastomer jacket - lab-tested in saltwater for 6 months exposure
Tinned-copper, individually-insulated conductors (prevents corrosion)
Impedance-matched for superior video quality
Kevlar reinforced for 1000 lbs. pull strength
1/4" Outside Diameter
polyethylene insulated for durability and flexibility
Offshore™ Trolling Series Body Features:

Exclusive hydrodynamic innovations for stable high speed trolling including:
Quad-Wing Roll Control
Venturi Jet Yaw Stabilizers
Pitch Selective Grommets
Fuselage Weighted to optimize Rotational Equilibrium
Keel Weight Grommets
Un-matched stability up to 15 knots looking rearward (requires separate tether line over 5 knots)
Size: Probe only - Approx. 15" x 6" x 6"
Dry-weight: Probe only - 8 lbs. 6oz.
Displacement: 100 cu. in.
Accessories Included Electronic specs
Standard Accessories with all Cameras:

B&W or Color camera probe (both can also see Infra-red)
150 foot Sea-Serpent™ Cable (50' for Great Lakes™ models)
12-Volt DC cigarette-lighter power Adapter
110-240 Volt AC wall power Adapter
Cable hand-spool
3/4"-1" pole attachment
Hard Carrying/Storage Case to hold all of the above
Connects to RCA-type (or BNC) Video-IN Jack of your TV/VCR/Camcorder
With Sea-Drop™, our exclusive Sea-Tail™ with Stainless Steel mounting hardware and Upper/Lower Grommets for attaching additional weight or lines
Power Requirements:

ALL SeaViewer Cameras and Monitors require 12VDC (12 Volts Direct Current) power for operation (may be require higher DC Voltage with extreme cable lengths and lights).

Correct Polarity MUST be observed. On all our cable power connectors, the center pin is Positive. Reversing the Polarity will permanently damage the camera.

Use of any higher voltage, or AC (Alternating Current) directly into the equipment, without first going through a 12VDC convertor will permanently damage the equipment. We supply a 12VDC cigarette lighter adapter with all cameras. This MUST be plugged into a 12 Volt DC power source with the correct Polarity. We also provide a 110/240 VAC 50/60Hz adapter which converts 110/240 VAC 50/60Hz to 12VDC. If you have power other than 110/240 VAC 50/60Hz, you must first convert it to 110/240 VAC 50/60Hz before using the adapter. Such convertors are common, and can be obtained at your local electronics store.

Accessories with Optional 7" Monitor:

ALL of the items in the Standard Accessories above, plus .
7-inch diagonal portable LCD Color Monitor
Larger Hard Carrying/Storage Case to hold all of the above
Color Camera Specs:

Horizontal Resolution (TV Lines):
700 TVLines Color(Day)
700 TVLines B&W(Night)
Minimum Illumination (F:1.2):
0.020 Lux Color(Day)
0.005 Lux B&W(Night)
Optional: Factory set to Day/Night switching
Standard Factory setting: always Color
Total Pixels: 1020 (H) x 508(V) (NTSC)
Total Pixels: 1020 (H) x 595(V) (PAL)
Image Sensor: 1/3" SONY EXVIEW HAD CCD II
Auto Shutter
Auto White Balance
Auto Gain
Lens: 4.3 mm Micro (others Optional)
70-degree diag. Field of View (others Optional)
Fixed Focus: Approx. 6 "- infinity (Standard, others Optional)
-10C to +60 C Operating Temperature
Operating Voltage: DC 12V (nominal)
Current Consumption: 100 ma
Video out: 75ohm, 1Vp-p Composite signal
Auxillary Lighting: LED's available as Options
DVR vs DVD Recording : Technical Information

Sea-DVR Mini-DVR

COMPARISON TO DVD RECORDING

Technical comparison of the Sea-DVR's DVR Function to other recording Formats

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Optional Modifications:

ALL Cameras and Monitors can be ordered in the PAL-B Video Standard
Custom cable lengths
Sea-Drop™ Cameras can be built Neutrally Buoyant
Placement of cable-connector on camera body can be moved rearward to reduce O.D.
Eyebolt at rear can be replaced by user-defined threaded stud for mounting
All above modifications are Special Order and must be specified prior to original build. Extra charges may apply.

 

 

 

 MAINTENANCE & REPAIR

GENERAL MAINTENANCE:
All SeaViewer Camera bodies and cables are designed for intermittent use in fresh and saltwater natural environments under normal, ambient conditions. After each use, rinse the cable and camera body with fresh water. Then allow to dry before storing. Do not submerge the surface end (connectors) of the cable.

There are no user-serviceable parts inside the camera or cable. The cable is molded into the camera body during manufacturing, and cannot be separated (to assure integrity). Therefore, additional cable length can only be added at the time of original manufacturing.

Electronic accessories, such as the 110VAC and 12VDC adapters, should not be submerged and care should be taken to protect from spray. The Monitor should be carefully positioned to protect from temperature extremes and spray while in use. When not in use, it should be stored in a controlled environment to protect from heat and humidity.

SERVICE AND/OR REPAIR:
Any issues requiring servicing should be discussed with your Dealer or Retailer. If your equipment was obtained directly from the factory, contact SeaViewer at the number/address given in this website to arrange service and/or repairs.

Many times, simple trouble-shooting techniques can be discussed over the phone or via email, thus avoiding expensive shipping charges and delays. In most cases, difficulties can overcome in this manner. In any case, shipments will not be accepted at the dock unless you have contacted SeaViewer in advance and received an RMA (Return Merchandise Authorization) NUMBER prior to shipment. You must clearly indicate your RMA NUMBER on the outside of the shipping container.

Please include inside the container a brief description of your problem, along with your return shipping and contact information.