I have the one that Walker puts out. I really liked it. I had some problems and sent it back. Should have it back this week. It is almost as easy as all the other downriggers. You dont have a bunch of extra wires.
Big Al - curious as to your problems. Service can be problematic as the Canadian company diverts service to one guy in Michigan. I have had several issues over time but the video has been fun to watch as no other system is integrated like this one.
Manual? Not really as you just lower it and connect one cable and then plug in the RCA jack.