JVC WR-MG88U User Manual

INSTRUCTIONS
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MANUEL D’UTILISATION
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WR-MG88U

Marine Case
Unterwassergehäuse
Boîtier sous-marin
Onderwaterhuis
Carcasa submarina
Custodia subacquea
Caixa Aquática
Vandtæt kameraetui
Vesitiivis kotelo

Undervattenshus
Marine kassen

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In order to use this product safely

Preparation (墌 pg. 4)

Check that there is no dirt, cracks, or damage to

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the O-ring.

Always apply grease to the O-ring.

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Safety Precaution

Before use, this unit must be pre­tested to check if there is any
water leakage.

Attaching the Marine Case to the Camera

(墌 pg. 5)

Make sure that the O-ring is not twisted, and that

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you do not forget to attach it.

When tightening the seal, make sure there are no

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foreign objects caught in the seal.

Recording the Video/Still Image Files (墌 pg. 6)

Avoid opening and closing the marine case in the

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shooting location.

When holding the marine case, lower it gently into

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the water.

Detaching the Marine Case/Maintenance
(墌 pg. 7)

Always wash the marine case in fresh water after

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use.

Perform maintenance on the O-ring.

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If water leaks into the case due to careless use of
the marine case, JVC cannot accept responsibility
for any damage that may occur to the internal
equipment and materials (video camera, SD
card etc), or any expenses incurred in taking the
photographs/video. Therefore, please be careful
when using the marine case.

Please read before use

This marine case is a precision instrument designed
to permit safe video recording under high water
pressure. Please pay careful attention when handling
the unit before and after use, as explained in this
user’s manual.
Each part of the marine case has been subject to
strict controls during the manufacturing process, and
the individual functions have faced stringent tests
during the assembly process. Each marine case
has also had to pass waterproof inspections using
high-pressure water testers. However, damage can
sometimes occur during transport and distribution,
or during storage after purchase, so before diving
always carry out the following preuse test to verify
safety.

Pre-use test

Be sure to perform the following pre-use test
before diving.

1. Before mounting the camera inside the marine
case, dive with only the empty marine case
and test for water leaks.

Allow 5 or 6 minutes to ensure there are no leaks.
Be sure to perform this test to ensure the safety
of your camera.

2. The following are some common causes of
water leaks:
A. The marine case is used without attaching the

O-ring.

B. The O-ring is not mounted in the correct

position.

C. The O-ring is damaged or deformed.
D. There is sand, dirt, hair or other foreign matter

on the O-ring.

E. There is sand, dirt, hair or other foreign matter

on the contact surface of the O-ring or on the
inside of the lid.

F. The provided strap or silica gel bag is pinched

inside the marine case when the lid is closed.

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3. Check that there are no scratches or cracks
on the marine case every time you use it.

The marine case must withstand water pressure
with use. Repeated exposure to pressure
eventully leads to material fatigue, which may
result in damage of the marine case. Every time
you use the marine case, check in advance
that there are no scratches or cracks. If you
frequently use the marine case, be sure to ask for
maintenance at the store of purchase. (There is a
charge for maintenance.)

To protect your camera and ensure optimum use,
keep the examples listed above in mind when using
the marine case.

Accessories

Glass cleaner (to prevent “steaming up”)

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Cleaning fl uid (to remove dirt)

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Silicone grease

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Silicone cloth

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Silica gel (Preservative)

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Lens tissue paper

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Swab

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Strap

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2 O-rings : 1 Spare

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JVC accepts no responsibility for water leakage or
damage to anything inside the marine case (camera,
SD card, etc.) due to careless usage of
this product. Be sure to follow correct procedures
when using the marine case.

Base (A,B)

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The attachment base differs
depending on the model of
camera that you have.

Grip

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Commercially available
lights and weights can also
be attached.

Pick

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Screw tightening key

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2 hexagonal wrenches

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Large: for assembling grip
Small: buckle opener

Lens hood

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Only attached to certain
types of cameras.

Maintenance Kit – Sold Separately (Part Number: MG8_MTKIT)

You can purchase the following set of expendable
parts. Please contact your local JVC service
representative.

O-Ring x2

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Silicone grease (5 g) x1

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Silica Gel (preservative) (2 g) x5

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Lens tissue paper (50 sheets) x1

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Index

Strap

Front glass

Bottom view

Main casing grip:

!

Attach the included strap as shown in the diagram
above.

Zoom lever

#

Ring:

$

Commercially available fi lters (67mm diameter)
etc can be attached.

Buckles (4 places):

%

Seal the marine case.

Grip attachment holes:

&

You can attach the included grip, or commercially
available weights etc.

Still image shooting button

(

Video recording start/stop button

)

Power/mode switch lever:

*

Turns camera’s power on/off, or switches video or
still mode.

Preparation

Inspect the main casing for scratches and

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cracks etc.

Apply 2 or 3 drops of the glass cleaner provided
onto one of the lens tissues or a clean cloth, and
wipe the inner side of the marine case front glass.

Check the O-ring.

2

Using the supplied pick, remove the O-ring from
the main case.

Check the O-ring, O-ring contact surface, and
groove in which the O-ring fi ts for dirt, scratches,
or damage etc. visually and by touching with your
fi nger.

Apply grease to the O-ring and re-attach.

3

Close the empty marine case (no camera

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inside).

Place the marine case in water, and check

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that there are no water leaks.

4

Attaching the Marine Case to the Camera

1 Pull the power/mode switch lever of the

marine case in the direction of the arrow
(Q), and rotate it to lock it (R).

If the power/mode switch lever is not locked,
it may touch or damage the camera when the
camera is put into the case.

2 Attach the base in the correct way for your

model of camera. (墌 pg. 7)

Line up the tripod screw hole on the base of

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your camera with the base holes of the case,
and tighten the screw.

Install the battery (and insert an SD card if

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needed) beforehand.

5 Insert the camera into the marine case.

Inserting the provided silica gel between the
camera and marine case prevents the inside of
the marine case from steaming up.

Silica gel

Tighten the
grip belt.

Base attachment groove

Base

Marine case internal base

For cameras that are equipped with Base A,
attach the lens hood.

6 Seal the marine case, and attach the grips.

Lock in all 4
places.

3 Setup the camera (please refer to your

camera’s instruction manual).

Turn off the fl ash and light. (presence of a fl ash/

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light differs according to the model.)

Switch off the power.

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It is recommended to set to the auto recording

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mode.

Open the lens cover.

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4 Open the marine case.

If it is diffi cult to open buckles, use the buckle
opener.

Hexagonal
wrench (small)

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NOTE

The risk of water leakage is extremely high if the
O-ring is twisted, if you forget to attach it, or if
something is trapped in the seal.

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Recording the Video/Still Image Files

Before recording

Submerge the marine case with the camera
equipped into a bathtub or water tank full of fresh
water.
Gradually increase the amount of time the marine
case is submerged as shown below.

1st time: 5~10 seconds

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2nd time: 30 seconds ~ 1 minute

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3rd time: 3 minutes ~ 5 minutes (try operating

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the levers and buttons while the marine case is
submerged).

NOTES

Always have someone hold the marine case for

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you when diving into, or getting out of water.
If for any reason water leakage occurs, remove

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the camera battery. It may cause the camera to
explode.

1 Pull the marine case power/mode switch

lever to release the lock, and switch on the
camera’s power.

Rotate the lever to switch on the camera’s power.
The camera’s power lamp lights.

2 Press the video recording start/stop button

or the still image shooting button to start
recording.

Still image shooting button

Zooming
(Telephoto)

Zooming
(Wide angle)

Video recording start/stop button

3 When you have fi nished recording, rotate

the power/mode switch lever to turn the
camera’s power off.

The camera’s power lamp goes out.

NOTE

Sometimes, due to sudden shaking or impact to the
marine case, the camera’s drop detection function
operates to switch off the camera’s power.
When [VIDEO MANAGEMENT FILE IS BROKEN.
TO RECORD/PLAYBACK VIDEO, RECOVERY IS
REQUIRED. RECOVER?] is displayed, press the

REC button to recover the fi le.

Switching between video/still modes

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Switch modes by rotating the lever.

6

Detaching the Marine Case/Maintenance

Always perform maintenance on the marine case
after you have fi nished recording. Failing to perform
maintenance on the marine case will allow dirt to
build up on the case, causing water leaks.

1 Wash the marine case in water while it is

still sealed.

If the marine case was used in seawater, we

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recommend submerging the marine case in
fresh water for a while to remove salt.

Move the buttons and levers while the marine

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case is submerged, and rinse the salt out from
any gaps or grooves etc.

2 Wipe off the water with a dry cloth, and

allow the marine case to completely dry
out.

3 Open the marine case, and remove the

camera.

Lock

Storing the O-ring

If you do not intend to use the marine case for longer
than 1 month, remove the O-ring from the marine
case, and spread a thin layer of the supplied silicone
grease over the entire O-ring. After that, place the
O-ring inside a clean plastic bag, and store it in the
maintenance kit case.

The O-ring is an expendable part. Replace the
O-ring with a brand new one every year.

NOTES

When re-using an O-ring after storage, always

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check the condition of the O-ring.

Never use an O-ring if it is deformed (crushed,

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distorted), cracked, or damaged in any way.

Main Specifi cations

Remove

4 Remove the O-ring, and wipe off any salt,

sand, and any other debris.

Also wipe the groove in which the O-ring was
inserted, and the part of the marine case that
was in contact with the O-ring, and allow them to
dry.

5 Wipe the inside of the marine case with a

dry cloth.

Drop a few drops of the cleaning fl uid onto the
inside of the front glass, and wipe it off using the
silicone cloth etc.

NOTES

Do not leave the marine case in direct sunlight.

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Doing so may cause discoloration to the case, and
may cause the O-ring to deteriorate more quickly.

When storing the marine case, unlock the power/

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mode switch lever.

If you cannot avoid opening the marine case at the

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diving point, make sure that drops of water from
your hair or your body do not drop into the case.

Maximum
pressure

Operations

Buoyancy

Main unit
dimensions
(W x D x H)

Main unit weight Approx. 800 g (not incl. grip)
Applicable model

and base to be
used

Filter diameter ø 67.0 mm

Water depth up to 30 meters

Power on/off
Video recording start/stop
Still image shooting
Zoom (telephoto/wide angle)

+400 g (with the camera
inserted and the supplied
battery pack attached)

233 mm x 172 mm x 132 mm

Base A: GZ-MG130 ~ 275
Base B: GZ-MG555 ~ 575

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WR-MG88U

Procedures for Using the
Supplied Maintenance
Kit

Vorgehensweise bei der
Anwendung des
mitgelieferten Wartungssets

Procédures pour
l’utilisation de l’ensemble
d’entretien fourni

Procedures voor het
gebruik van de bijgeleverde
onderhoudskit

Procedimientos para utilizar
el kit de mantenimiento
suministrado

Procedure per l’utilizzo
del Kit di manutenzione
in dotazione

Procedimentos para a
utilização do kit de
manutenção fornecido

Procedurer ved anvendelse
af det medfølgende
vedligeholdelsessæt

Mukana toimitetun
huoltopakkauksen
käytön menettelytavat

Hur man använder den
medföljande
underhållsutrustningen

Prosedyrer for bruk av
det medfølgende
vedlikeholdssettet

Návod k používání sady
na údržbu

Procedury używania
dostarczonego zestawu
do konserwacji

A mellékelt szerelési
készlet használata

Порядок
использования
комплекта для ухода

使用隨附之維修工具組的
步驟

附带维护用具的使用程序

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Procedures for Using the

Strap (J Page 4)

Pass the strap
through the strap
attachment hole
before using the
marine case to
maintain a firm grip
in water.

Strap attachment hole

Buckle opener
(Hexagonal wrench (small))

(J Page 5)

For use when you have
difficulty opening the buckle.
Hook the wrench to the
buckle and pull towards you.

Buckle

Silicon cloth

Wash the marine
case with fresh
water, and wipe
the outer side with
the silicon cloth
after drying.

Buckle

Grip belt of camera

Silica gel
(anti-fogging agent) (J Page 5)

Prevents fogging
inside the marine
case.
Insert it between
the camera and the

camera grip belt
before inserting the camera into the
marine case.
Caution: The moisture absorption
ability of silica gel that has previously
been used may deteriorate depending
on the conditions of use. As such, we
recommend that the silica gel be
replaced each time.

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Supplied Maintenance Kit

Glass cleaner (J Page 4)
(to prevent fogging)

Apply the glass cleaner on the
front glass before using the marine
case.
Add two to three drops of the

Marine case

Front glass

Cleaner liquid (J Page 7)

Lens tissue paper (J Page 4)

Camera base

cleaner on a lens tissue paper,
and wipe the inner side of the front
glass.

For removing dirt from the front
glass after using the marine case.
Add two to three drops of the
cleaner on a lens tissue paper,
and wipe the inner side of the front
glass.

Use the lens tissue paper
when applying the antifog
liquid on or removing dirt
from the front glass.

Screw tightening key (J Page 5)

Use the key to tighten
the screw of the
camera base.

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O-ring

Rubber ring for waterproofing.
Check to ensure that the ring is not twisted and foreign materials are not
attached, followed by attaching it to the designated position.

Dirt, sand, salt
crystals, etc.

Hair, thread, etc.

O-ring

Swab

For cleaning the O-ring groove.
Press it lightly against the O-ring groove and move it around the circumference
of the groove.

Swab

4

Pick

For removing the O-ring.
To remove the O-ring, insert the pick between the O-ring and the O-ring
groove.

Pick

O-ring

O-ring groove

Silicon grease

For protecting the O-rings and preventing water leakage.
Check to ensure that there is no foreign substance on the O-ring before
applying the grease.
Squeeze about 1 cm of the grease onto your finger, and apply it on the
O-ring by holding the O-ring with your fingers.
* Do not pull the O-ring with force.

About 1 cm

Grease

O-ring

Precautions

O-ring is important as it keeps the marine case airtight. Failure to
attach it correctly may cause water to enter the marine case and
the camera inside to malfunction as a result. Pay careful attention
when attaching the O-ring.

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After shooting (sea salt removal)

Make sure to perform maintenance on the marine case.
Salt crystal or dirt will accumulate inside the marine case if maintenance is not
performed, and this may cause water leakage.

A Prepare a container that contains fresh water that is five times more

than the volume of the marine case.

• If only small containers are available, pour in fresh water that is equivalent to at
least five times the volume of the marine case over a few times, followed by

performing salt removal in

G.

Example: Container with volume

equivalent to 1 marine case

• The container must be big enough to allow the marine case to submerge fully.

• Perform salt removal for the grip as well.

J Pour in water over 5 times

B After diving, submerge the marine case in fresh water for 30 minutes

without removing the camera.

C Temporary salt removal

Shake the marine case in the upward, downward, left and right
directions for at least 10 times, followed by rinsing it.

• If you do not need to take out the camera immediately, proceed to G for the
actual salt removal.

D Remove the marine case and wipe off water droplets on the case

surface using a dry cloth.

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E Face the front glass of the marine case upwards, and open the

buckles to remove the camera, while paying attention not to let water
droplets at the O-ring or buckles enter the case.

Front glass

F Upon removing the camera, close the marine case again while paying

attention not to allow water droplets enter the case, followed by
tightening all the buckles.

G Final salt removal

Submerge the marine case in fresh water for at least 1 hour to
remove salt.

• Shaking the case body in the upward and downward directions and rinsing it
helps to remove salt more effectively.

• Make sure the marine case is fully submerged in the fresh water.

H Remove the marine case and wipe off water droplets on the case

surface using a dry cloth. Then open the buckles to allow the inside
and outside of the case to dry thoroughly.

Memo

Memo

• Temperature, humidity, water temperature, salinity and other conditions
vary according to the environment of use.

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