General Information; Important Notice; Warranty Information - Interphase Vista Operation Manual

WARNING
Navigation based solely on one method or
one instrument should never be practiced.
While the VISTA can be quite useful in
showing underwater structure and changing
bottom conditions both below and in front of
your vessel, there are many situations and
conditions which can cause erroneous or
distorted readings.
In addition, there are many situations that can
cause "blind spots" in the VISTA's field of
view including the presence of temperature
inversion layers (thermoclines), water
turbulence, and high concentrations of
suspended particles in the water.
While the VISTA can be considered as a
useful aid to navigation, it should never be
the only means of navigation.

IMPORTANT NOTICE

Since the VISTA's Forward Looking
technology is revolutionary, there is a strong
possibility that we will develop many new
and exciting features in the future. We
would like to make sure we can send you
information about these new features and
enhancements.
Please fill out and return the Warranty
Registration Card immediately. This is our
only method to keep in contact with you and
we may want to advise you of future
enhancements to your VISTA.
If future changes or improvements are made,
software upgrades will be available for a
nominal charge.
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General Information

T
hank you for your selection of the Interphase VISTA
Forward Scanning Sonar. The VISTA's ruggedly built,
compact design makes it ideal for installation on nearly any
boat. It will display water depth, bottom conditions and
submerged objects such as fish, or objects in your path, on its
high resolution display. The VISTA is available with either a
transom or thru-hull scanning sonar depth transducer.
The VISTA allows operation in your choice of nine
languages: English, French, Italian, Spanish, German, Danish,
Finnish, Swedish, or Greek. Power-off memory saves
language, depth range, gain and contrast settings, screen
advance speed and location in screen menu.
To ensure that you receive the maximum benefits available
from the outstanding features of the Interphase VISTA,
please carefully follow the steps outlined in this manual. An
instructive demonstration simulator has been designed into
the VISTA and we highly recommend that you spend some
time using the demo mode prior to actual use of the unit. We
also recommend that you read this entire manual before
attempting to either install or operate your VISTA.

Warranty Information

Interphase provides a limited warranty on the VISTA
Forward Scanning Sonar which is printed on the inside rear
cover of this manual. We recommended that you save all
packing materials so that if you should need to send in the
unit for repair, it can be fully protected. Should you
experience a problem with your VISTA, first refer to the
Troubleshooting section (Page 31) of this manual. Most
common problems and their solutions are described here. If
problems persist, call Interphase Product Support at (408)
477-4944. We will be happy to try to assist you, and if
required, we will give you instructions on how to quickly get
your set repaired.
The enclosed warranty registration card must be completed
and returned to Interphase within 15 days of purchase so that
your unit may be protected under the warranty. Failure to
return the warranty card may cause unnecessary delays in
processing your unit for warranty repair.
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