Sony HVR-Z1 User Manual

Instruction Manual

Video Camera Housing for SONY

Before operating the unit, please read this manual carefully. Keep it for future reference.

® HDR-FX1 & HVR-Z1

INTRODUCTION & FEATURES

PHENOM FXZ1

Marine housing for the Sony HDR-FX1 & HVR-Z1

Amphibico launches its all new, full-featured PHENOM FXZ1 HDV marine housing. Following in the same highly innovative footsteps as the Amphibico VH1000 and subsequent world-renowned underwater video housings, the new

PHENOM FXZ1 will be just that.......PHENOMENAL!!

This full featured housing will provide access to all key camcorder functions to depths of 330 feet (100 meters). Amphibico's high quality full zoom-through 94° optics will complement the package.

FEATURES

o 14 Electronic push button controls o 6 Mechanical controls o Power On/Off o Record/Standby o Variable speed ZOOM T/W o True manual focus (Electronic gear driven) o "One Push" manual white balance o Shutter speed adjustment o Iris (Auto / Manual), full control o Gain adjustment o Access to the camcorder ND filters oEffects o Screen Display o Dual Video Signals o Switch able audio Channels o Access to the camcorder's menu o Toggle between Manual and Auto Focus o VCR functions: Play, Stop, Rewind, Fast Forward, Pause o Index marker with index search functions o Flashing Green Tally Light when Recording o Infrared interface for accessory remote carry handle o Fire Wire capability for direct download o Electronic Moisture Sensor Alarm o Remote On/Off light switches

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Unpacking Your Housing....................................................................................3

Housing Features and Controls......................................................................4-5

Preparing the Camera & Housing.................................................................6-10

Opening the housing..............................................................................6

Removing the saddle.............................................................................6

Setting the camcorder............................................................................6

Setting the saddle..................................................................................7

Installing the saddle...............................................................................7

Connecting the saddle...........................................................................7

Placing the camcorder...........................................................................8

Closing the housing...............................................................................8

Adjusting the IRIS and MENU knobs.....................................................9

Viewfinder eyepiece adjustment............................................................9

Replacing the bayonet lens....................................................................9

Installing accessories...........................................................................10

Water Entry...........................................................................................10

Housing Camera & Operations...................................................................11-15

Power ON/OFF.....................................................................................11

Power save..........................................................................................11

Mode settings.......................................................................................11

Zooming...............................................................................................12

Focusing...............................................................................................12

White balance......................................................................................13

Light buttons.........................................................................................13

Effects...................................................................................................14

Review..................................................................................................14

Index marker.........................................................................................14

Back light..............................................................................................14

Display..................................................................................................14

Menu....................................................................................................15

Iris adjustment knob.............................................................................15

ND filter knob........................................................................................15

Gain......................................................................................................15

Shutter..................................................................................................15

Maintenance.......................................................................................................16

Servicing O-rings..................................................................................16

Specifications....................................................................................................17

Optional Accessories........................................................................................18

General Shooting Tips......................................................................................19

Warranty.............................................................................................................20

UNPACKING YOUR HOUSING

Before unpacking your housing kit, inspect the shipping box as well as all contents for damage during shipping. If damage has occurred, please contact the shipping company immediately.

Every Amphibico Housing is pressure tested prior to shipping. However, damage may have occurred during shipping. It is strongly recommended to test dive the housing once without camcorder installed to insure the housing is water tight.

This instruction manual assumes that the user is already familiar with the SONY® HDR-FX1 and HVR-Z1 camcorders. If not, please read instruction manuals thoroughly before beginning to use the housing.

Your PHENOM FXZ1 camcorder housing comes to you as follows:

A) Marine Housing G) Carry Handle

B) 94° wide Angle bayonet mounted lens H) Allen Key 5/32" (for carry handle)

C) Removable / lockable camcorder saddle I) Allen Key 1/16" (for lead ballasts)

(shipped in its position inside the housing)

D) Front & rear neoprene covers for the lens and viewfinder J) Allen Key 5/64" (for menu navigation & Iris wheel)

E) O-ring kit with container of silicone grease

F) Instruction manual and warranty card

Instruction Manual

Video Camera Housing for

® HDR-FX1 & HVR-Z1

SONY

Before operating the unit, please read this manual carefully. Keep it for future reference.

HOUSING FEATURES &CONTROLS

Accessory Mounting Holes

Accessory Mounting Top Rail

Accessory Mounting Side Rail

Safety Latch

Right Electronic Grip

Zoom Wheel

Color Correction Flip Filter Lever

Carry Handle Mounting Rail

LCD Display Window

Spare Flip Filter Lever

Dual Hydrophone

Bayonet Mount Wide Angle Lens Port

HOUSING FEATURES &CONTROLS

Iris

Gain

Shutter

Accessory Mounting Side Rail

Iris Adjustment Knob

Camcorder ND Filter Knob

Left Electronic Grip

Focus Wheel

Accessory Mounting Top Rail

Control Panel

Viewfinder

Menu Navigation Wheel

OPENING THE HOUSING

Sit the housing on a flat surface. Press and rotate both safety latches counterclockwise simultaneously until the rear door opens.

REMOVING THE SADDLE

1. Rotate the saddle locking handle towards the right until it

reaches the end. This will disengage the saddle connector.

2. Use the handle to pull the saddle completely out of the housing.

PREPARING CAMCORDER & HOUSING

SETTING THE CAMCORDER

1. Remove the eyecup and magnifier element. Rotate the

viewfinder for it to line up with the housing's own magnifier element.

2. Rotate and flip the LCD panel to restore it back to the original position with the LCD screen facing out.

3. Put a fully charged battery in the camcorder.

4. Place a recordable tape into the camcorder.

5. Set the AUTO LOCK switch to the center position.

6. Set the ZOOM switch to LEVER/REMOTE position.

7. Rotate the zoom ring so its knob is pointing upwards.

NOTE: You will have to remove the external MIC support

holder in order to fit the HVR-Z1 camcorder into the housing.

1. Open support holder to expose the mounting screws.

2. Unscrew both screws and remove support holder.

3. Replace screws into there mounting holes for safe keeping.

Mounting Screws

MIC Support Holder

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