Setting Up The Mares Puck Pro Dive Computer

[@EgbertMims]

Thank you very much for posting this! Your explanations are so much better than the instruction book!

[@LakeHickoryScuba]

You are welcome ernest robbins, glad you enjoyed the video and found it helpful.

[@janelleorth8775]

Great video run-through. So much clearer than the printed manual :-)

[@LakeHickoryScuba]

Glad you liked the video and found it helpful @janelleorth8775.

[@NASAgeekKat]

Thank you for the video. My husband just bought me Mares Puck Pro and trying to set it up reading the little manual gets confusing. This took the confusion out of it. Thank you

[@LakeHickoryScuba]

You're welcome, hope you enjoy your new Mares Puck Pro.

[@chucklakes2345]

I set the light to 10 like you suggested...when and how does the backlight engage? Thank you and love the tutorial.

[@LakeHickoryScuba]

Hello Chuck Lakes, to activate the backlight while underwater, simply press and hold the button for 2-3 seconds. This will activate the backlight on the computer.

[@savannahheath9397]

This is great! Thank you! So to “start” a dive do you just jump in the water with it? I’ve never used a dive computer before, even in training. We always used tables instead.

[@LakeHickoryScuba]

That is correct Savannah Heath, the Puck Pro Computer will immediately start calculating the dive once you have reached a depth of 4 feet.

[@erikvanderkley]

Oké it didn zo wat dit i doe wrong ? Tanks for video

[@arturoborski5909]

May you please tell me, what watch are wearing?

[@LakeHickoryScuba]

Hello Artur Oborski. In this video, I am wearing the Mares Smart Air Dive Computer.

[@mockingbirdave]

Thank you, seems easy enough,... but at 15' is there a "Safety Stop" 3:00 min count down timer?

[@LakeHickoryScuba]

Hello mockingbirdave, yes there is a 3.00 count down timer, or safety stop clock built in.

[@fafouin03]

thank you very much, I just got it out of the box ! Your instructions are very clear for a beginner like me :)

[@LakeHickoryScuba]

You're welcome Alain, glad you liked our video

[@Djinn-cc3pv]

Hello I would really appreciate if you were able to do a video explaining the log menu of the Mares Puck Pro.

[@LakeHickoryScuba]

Hello Djinn1962, we will see if we can get a video made for you.

[@skianddie]

Just QUit trying to educate

[@schplouschm2764]

Hello , thanks for the video . My puck pro is blocked on ready PC ( it is a mistake ) how can I stop it please ? Thank you 😊

[@LakeHickoryScuba]

Hello @schplouschm2764, sorry to hear that you are having issues with the PC Ready function on your Puck Pro. I would take it by your local Mares technician center to see if they can fix the issue. If this is not possible, they may be able to send it back for repair or replacement if it is still under warranty.

[@leannsimmons7259]

I recently purchased the puck pro and a transmitter. I do like what I see the problem I'm having is I don't know how to pair them. The manual doesn't say any ideas would be great

[@LakeHickoryScuba]

Hello Leann Simmons. The Puck Pro is a non air integrated model, so the transmitter will not work with it.

[@leannsimmons7259]

Thanks so much gives me time to exchange it before our trip in February. You saved me thanks again.

[@colettie140]

Thank you for this video! I recently purchased the Puck Pro and your video was so very helpful. Question, I set the date in the month/day/year format but when I scroll through my dive log it appears in day/month/year format. Is there a way to change that?

[@LakeHickoryScuba]

Glad you liked the video @colettie140. Depending on which setting you have the computer in, the date will appear in different formats. If you are using it in metric, it will appear as day, month, year. If you have it set to imperial, it will appear as month, day, year. You can tell by the first number you set as well. If it goes past 12 as you are scrolling through the numbers you know that you have it set to metric. If the first number cycles back 1 after you go past the number 12, then you know it is in imperial. Hope this helps.

[@jerrycraft7738]

Thanks is there a 3 minute safety stop timer

[@LakeHickoryScuba]

Hello Jerry Craft, there is. At the end of each dive, as you ascend, it begins a count down as long as you stay between 10feet and 20 feet.

[@jerrycraft7738]

@@LakeHickoryScuba thanks

[@zachserrer7361]

I’m a little late finding this video but I was curious how you record dives from this computer onto your phone. I know you mentioned it briefly, is it another device I would have to buy? Thanks for your time

[@LakeHickoryScuba]

Hello @zachserrer7361, the Puck Pro and the Puck Pro both use the Blue Link to transfer the log information to the SSI and Mares Apps respectively.

[@bunknown7860]

Thank you. Helpful video. One question: in the log mode, middle screen that shows the dive data, to the left of the no deco time, what does the number to the left signify...for example 53ft min? Thank you

[@LakeHickoryScuba]

Hello BLD Dive, that would be the maximum ascent rate hit during the dive. Anytime you here the computer beep on the way up, it is registering a faster than normal ascent rate. It simply logs that for you.

[@robsenz.]

Thanks, Appreciate the walkthrough, straight to the point, excellent video considering it didn't come with a manual.

[@LakeHickoryScuba]

Hello Robert Harris, glad you liked the video. Mares has free downloads on their website for all of their computers.

[@scooterpam]

I used my computer without reading any constructions. Will there be a record of my dive, even though I didn’t set it up? I played with the buttons. We have to show proof of dive next week, & we didn’t get the dive shop stamp. I’m hoping the computer is enough proof, or photos of the dive?

[@nekoizmase9]

Do you recommend it as a first diving computer for beginners?

[@LakeHickoryScuba]

Hello @nekoizmase9, this would be a great first time dive computer. Even the newer version, which is the Puck 4 would be a great option as well. Both are user friendly, which means you can change the battery in them without the need for a technician.

[@darby427]

great video - much appreciated. you show how to use it in simple terms! with this or the + version - can you plan the dive on the PC and then upload it to the pro or pro +?

[@LakeHickoryScuba]

Hello Darby, as far as I know, that is not possible with this model.

[@elrockero30]

I am learning with you a lot. Thank for what you are doing. Which is the difference between puck pro and the puck pro plus?

[@LakeHickoryScuba]

You're welcome. In regards to the two different models, the Puck Pro + is an update version of the Puck Pro. Cosmetically there is not that much difference, other than wording to make it easier to read and understand what you are seeing on screen. The other major difference is the capability of using the Blue Link to download your dives. The Puck Pro + allows you to connect your dive computer via the Blue Link directly to the myssi app, to where the standard Puck Pro does not.

[@davidmays229]

does it have a safety stop timer feature ?

[@LakeHickoryScuba]

Hello @davidmaysful, it sure does.

[@betina24]

Thank you! Very well explained. Question: how do I set the computer to pre-dive? Is it enough to press the button once?

[@LakeHickoryScuba]

Hello Betina D. J. , the Mares Puck is always in Dive mode. No Pre-Dive needed.

[@vincevanderpol5225]

@@LakeHickoryScuba the manual says you have to do this.. but I can’t see how

[@LakeHickoryScuba]

@@vincevanderpol5225 Hello Vince can Pol, the Mares Puck and Puck Pro are both preset in the Dive / Pre-Dive mode. Once a depth of 4 feet has been reached they will immediately start calculating a dive. Sometimes the manuals for Mares are shared between models. The Puck series are a no thrills no hassle computer system, this no need to put them in Pre-Dive.

[@lilfixit1]

I must have a newer version or something, but what does c2 on/off mean after the back button on air?

[@LakeHickoryScuba]

Hello lilfixit1, can you send me a screen shot of the screen. [e-mail]

[@doreencostabile6020]

Thank you. Much easier to follow than the instructions that came with the computer.

[@LakeHickoryScuba]

You're welcome Doreen Costabile, glad you liked the video.

[@Antjan46]

Great video and perfectly explained. Thank you. We just got a couple for our marine team at work. Nice to know there’s a ‘bottom timer’ option too so more than one diver can use it. Thank you 👌🏽 💦

[@LakeHickoryScuba]

Hello SAfrican Ant in Bahrain, glad you liked the video.

[@cowboymcq6711]

Big help thanks a lot Bro 👍🏼

[@LakeHickoryScuba]

Glad you liked the video @cowboymcq6711

[@donaldwinding8531]

Thank you for a great, simple explanation of setup

[@LakeHickoryScuba]

hello donaldwinding8531, glad you liked the video.

[@dixee6498]

Which computer are you wearing in this video? And how would you compare it to one you are presenting?

[@LakeHickoryScuba]

In this video I am wearing the Mares Smart (Pro Version). I am the type of guy that wears a watch every single day, so I prefer it over the Mares Puck Pro. It has two buttons compared to just one like on the Mares Puck Pro. This helps because it acts as a back up button in case you go past the screen you need, you don't have to scroll all the way through. The only down side is the screen size. It may not be best for someone who needs a larger screen. For we though, I have 20/20 vision, so it works great.

[@jerrycraft7738]

What compass is attached to your other dive watch?

[@LakeHickoryScuba]

Hello Jerry Craft, its the Suunto Clipper. www.amazon.com/SUUNTO-SS-SMS-9001681-Clipper-NH-Compass/dp/B000BSDU4Y/ref=asc_df_B000BSDU4Y/?tag=hyprod-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=198110426086&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=2129033801750146304&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9010246&hvtargid=pla-320377564273&psc=1

[@skianddie]

Cracker Jacks

[@asielhernandezmartinez7778]

Brand and model of computer you are using in the video?

[@LakeHickoryScuba]

Mares Smart Air is the one on my wrist. The computer that is being used showing the set up process, is the Mares Puck Pro.

[@sienamckim1286]

Mine won't let me edit bottom timer when I go to Mode. How do I turn off bottom timer mode so I can monitor my decompression time?

[@LakeHickoryScuba]

Hello Siena McKim. If the computer is stuck in bottom timer mode, it may be a firmware issue. Take it to your local Mares dealer and let a technician look at it.

[@Gearsub]

How to use this watch for free diving?

[@LakeHickoryScuba]

Hello Gearsub, this is not the best option for Freediving. The Smart, or the Smart Apnea is a much better option.

[@Gearsub]

@@LakeHickoryScuba I understood but this is what I have right now and wanted to know if there was a way to make it work suitable for my need

[@coopercramer4511]

How do I take the puck pro out of multi gas?

[@LakeHickoryScuba]

Hello @coopercramer4511, I am assuming you mean Nitrox mode as the Puck Pro will only calculate Air and Nitrox, no other gas mixture. There are two ways to switch it back into Air mode after making a Nitrox dive. The first method is to leave it in Nitrox mode and simply change your mix to 21%. The second method takes 24 hours to complete its cycle. After a 24 hour time period, the computer unlocks and allows you to put it back into Air mode. Hope this helps.

[@blairsmith7836]

2 q's - how to switch between EAN and just Air, also how to delete factory dive on the Puck Pro

[@LakeHickoryScuba]

In the settings menu (mode menu) you can scroll between air and nitrox. Unfortunately, there is no way to delete the factory dive on the computer.

[@bseals2401]

You rock. Thanks a ton

[@LakeHickoryScuba]

Thank you @bseals2401, glad you liked the video.

[@skianddie]

You rock a load of bs

[@jamestephencastaneda659]

i know im late but .. i have same computer .. when i change new battery its just displaying ramdom . and it keeps beeping

[@LakeHickoryScuba]

Hello jamestephen castandeda, there is a count down screen when replacing the battery. It should cycle through and then go to the main diving screen.

[@m21heinz]

What is the app that you can bluetooth with???

[@LakeHickoryScuba]

Simply download the MYSSI app from the app store. Then you will need to create you an account with SSI. Both are Free. You can use our link here to get started. lakehickoryscuba.com/, on the main page you will see a little block that says register with SSI. Click it, fill in the blanks, and you will get a log on. Use the log on to log on to the app. Then you can use the log book feature to download your dives.

[@m21heinz]

@@LakeHickoryScuba Thank you so much for the info! I appreciate the set up video with my puck pro, and your help in getting the app!

[@LakeHickoryScuba]

You’re welcome Mitchell, glad I could help.

[@kenmckeegan4140]

Simple to understand instructions. Thanks

[@LakeHickoryScuba]

You're welcome Ken Mckeegan.

[@rickflippin1]

Another great video thanks

[@LakeHickoryScuba]

You're welcome Rick, glad you liked it.

[@mohanadhasona7036]

Once you’re done setting it up before a dive, can you manually turn it off until you get in the water so you conserve some battery or does it have turn off by itself?

[@LakeHickoryScuba]

Hello Mohanad Hasona, most computers by nature will have a sleep mode built in. This computer specifically will go to sleep after a few minutes of no operation, or if the ambient pressure remains constant at 14.7 psi. The only exception is after a dive, any residual nitrogen calculated with in a dive profile will keep the computer on for a minimum of 24 hours.

[@cengizsuozalp4553]

thnx

[@LakeHickoryScuba]

You are very welcome @cengizsuozalp4553.

[@joelmiddleton-co8qn]

It’s to hard to open it

[@DerElia]

❤

[@LakeHickoryScuba]

Glad you liked the video @DerElia.

[@skianddie]

🤯

[@skianddie]

Absolutely horrible instructions for this unit. “Log Mode”, we’ll just skip right over this. Pough.

[@LakeHickoryScuba]

Hello @skianddie. Sorry to hear that you did not like our video. Nevertheless, we appreciate you watching it and sharing your thoughts with us.

[@helmutlive]

Talks too fast and rambles though everything too quickly. Impossible to follow

[@LakeHickoryScuba]

Hello helmutlive, sorry that you did not like our video. I will try to slow down for you in the future, so that it is easier for you to understand.

[@robsenz.]

Was the perfect pace for me.

[@12sakar]

Lame comment

[@skianddie]

Lame education