JVC WR-MG88U User Manual

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WR-MG88U

Marine Case
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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:

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Attach the included strap as shown in the diagram
above.

Zoom lever

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Ring:

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

Buckles (4 places):

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Seal the marine case.

Grip attachment holes:

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

Still image shooting button

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Video recording start/stop button

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Power/mode switch lever:

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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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