Sony MPK-DVF6 User Manual

Marine Pack

3-090-357-12 (1)

Operating Instructions

Mode d’emploi

Manual de instrucciones

使用說明書

사용설명서

MPK-DVF6

For the customers in U.S.A. CAUTION

You are cautioned that any changes or modifications not expressly approved in this manual could void your authority to operate this equipment.

NOTE:

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

– Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. – Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. – Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the

receiver is connected.

– Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

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Table of contents

Features and Precautions ........................... 3

Supplied Accessories................................... 4

Preparations ................................................. 5

Preparing your camcorder................... 5

Preparing the marine pack (installing

the battery) ........................................... 12

Installing the camcorder to the marine

pack ....................................................... 14

Underwater recording .............................. 20

Recording .................................................... 22

Attaching the supplied accessories

............................................................... 23

Using the underwater video light

(optional) .............................................. 24

Removing the camcorder ......................... 25

Note on the O-ring .................................... 29

Caution on handling ................................. 33

Identifying parts and controls ................. 34

Specifications.............................................. 35

Features and Precautions

• The MPK-DVF6 can be used with the Sony Handycam Vision™ camcorder DCRHC40/HC40E/HC30/HC30E/HC20/HC20E/HC18E/HC16E/PC109/PC109E/ PC108/PC108E/PC107E/PC106E/TRV900/TRV900E/TRV890E/TRV118E/ TRV116E/TRV50/TRV50E/TRV40/TRV40E/TRV30/TRV30E/TRV27/TRV27E/ TRV25/TRV25E/TRV24E/TRV20/TRV20E/TRV18/TRV18E/TRV17/TRV17E/ TRV16/TRV16E/TRV15/TRV15E/TRV11/TRV11E/TRV10/TRV10E/TRV9/ TRV9E/TRV8/TRV8E/TRV6/TRV6E.

• Recording at depths of up to 75 meters (246 feet) is possible.

• The following operations can be performed underwater. – Power on/off – Recording start/stop – Auto focusing on/off – Tape photo recording – Electric zoom function – LCD screen monitoring

What is an O-ring? .............................. 29

How the O-ring waterproofs............. 29

Handling the O-ring ........................... 30

Maintenance......................................... 32

Sony does not accept liability for damage to the video camera recorder, battery, etc. in the marine pack, or for the loss of prerecorded material if a water leakage caused by incorrect operation occurs.

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Supplied Accessories

Check that the following accessories are supplied with your marine pack.

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4567

Thick

Thin

890qa

qs qd qf qg

qh qj qk

1 Camera mounting shoe B (1) 2 Spacer C (1) 3 Camera mounting shoe D (1) 4 Cushions for camera mounting shoe

D (2)

5 Camera mounting shoe E (1) 6 Camera mounting shoe F (1) 7 Camera mounting shoe G (1) 8 Screw plate for camera mounting

shoe B, D and E (2)

9 Screw driver part (1)

Attachment for the camera mounting shoe B

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0 A/V conversion cable (1) qa Lithium battery CR2 (1) qs O-ring (1) qd Underwater wide-conversion lens

(VCL-MK2) (1)

qf Sunshade (1) qg Reflex prevention ring (3)

Large: ø 37 mm (1) Medium: ø 30 mm (1) Small: ø 25 mm (1)

qh Colour filter (VF-MK2) (1) qj Grease (1) qk Strap (3) ql Carrying bag (1) Carrying belt (1)

Preparations

Preparing your camcorder

Before installing your camcorder in the marine pack, prepare the camcorder according to this chapter. The procedure may be different depending on your camcorder type. For details, please refer to the operating instructions supplied with your camcorder. You can also install camcorder models different to the one shown in the illustration.

1 Remove the lens cap, shoulder strap, conversion lens, filter or lenshood from

the camcorder.

2 Attach a fully charged battery pack.

Some models can be fitted to a mounting shoe.

3 Insert a cassette tape or “Memory Stick”.

Select the media you want to record onto.

4 Attach the reflex prevention ring to the lens.

for DCR-TRV50/TRV50E/TRV40/TRV40E/TRV30/TRV30E/TRV20/TRV20E/ TRV9/TRV9E : ø 37 mm (large)

for DCR-TRV118E/TRV116E/TRV27/TRV27E/TRV25/TRV25E/TRV24E/TRV18/ TRV18E/TRV17/TRV17E/TRV16/TRV16E/TRV15/TRV15E/TRV11/TRV11E/ TRV10/TRV10E/TRV8/TRV8E/TRV6/TRV6E : ø 30 mm (medium)

for DCR-TRV900/TRV900E/TRV890E : not necessary for DCR-HC40/HC40E/HC30/HC30E/HC20/HC20E/HC18E/HC16E/PC109/

PC109E/PC108/PC108E/PC107E/PC106E : ø 25 mm (small) Be sure not too tighten prevention ring.

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Preparations (continued)

5 Attach the camera mounting shoe.

For DCR-HC40/HC40E/HC30/HC30E/ HC20/HC20E/HC18E/HC16E

Use mounting shoe F and the A/V conversion cable.

1 Attach mounting shoe F firmly to the

camcorder.

2 Connect the A/V conversion cable to the

camcorder’s AUDIO/VIDEO jack.

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For DCR-PC109/PC109E/PC108/ PC108E/PC107E/PC106E

Use mounting shoe G only. 1 Attach mounting shoe G firmly to the

camcorder.

2 Connect the A/V connecting cable of the

shoe to the camcorder’s AUDIO/VIDEO jack.

3 Attach the battery adaptor that comes

with mounting shoe G to battery terminal of the camcorder.

If there is a battery installed in the camcorder, remove it.

4 Attach the battery to the rear of

mounting shoe G A. Fasten the battery firmly with the belt,

as shown in the illustration.

For DCR-TRV900/TRV900E/TRV890E/ TRV9/TRV9E

Use camera mounting shoe B and the screw plate.

Check the installing position of the screw plate for your camcorder against the table below.

DCR- Camera mounting Shoe B

TRV900/TRV900E 2

TRV890E 2

TRV9/TRV9E 1

1 Attach the screw plate to

position 1 on shoe B so that the catch on the reverse side of the shoe clicks into place.

2 Fasten the screw of the screw

plate to the tripod screw hole of the camcorder and tighten firmly.

3 Connect the A/V connecting

cable of the shoe to the camcorder’s AUDIO/VIDEO jack.

For DCR-TRV10/TRV10E/TRV8/TRV8E

Use camera mounting shoe B, spacer C, and the screw plate.

1 Attach the spacer C to shoe B. 2 Attach the screw plate to

position 3 on shoe B so that the catch on the reverse side of the shoe clicks into place.

3 Fasten the screw of the screw

plate to the tripod screw hole of the camcorder and tighten firmly.

4 Connect the A/V connecting

cable of the shoe to the camcorder’s AUDIO/VIDEO jack.

Installation position of the screw plate on the camera mounting shoe B

Camera mounting shoe B

Screw plate

Installation position of the screw plate on the camera mounting shoe B

Spacer C

Camera mounting shoe B

Screw plate

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Preparations (continued)

For DCR-TRV30/TRV30E/TRV20/TRV20E/TRV17/TRV17E/TRV15/ TRV15E/TRV11/TRV11E/TRV6/TRV6E

Use camera mounting shoe B and D, cushions for camera mounting shoe D and the screw plate.

Before attaching the camcorder

Check the cushions for camera mounting shoe D and the installing position of the screw plate for your camcorder against the table below.

Camera Camera

DCR- mounting mounting Cushion

TRV30/TRV30E 2 1 Thick TRV20/TRV20E 2 1 Thin

TRV17/TRV17E/

TRV15/TRV15E

TRV11/TRV11E/

TRV6/TRV6E

Remove the stick tape from the cushion for camera mounting shoe D. Then stick the cushion for camera mounting shoe D onto camera mounting shoe D as shown in the illustration.

shoe B shoe D

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22Thin

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1 Attach the screw plate to the

position on shoe D so that the catch on the reverse side of the shoe D clicks into place. The installing position of the screw plate differs on your camcorder. For details, refer to the table above.

2 Fasten the screw of the screw

plate on shoe D to the tripod screw hole of the camcorder and tighten firmly.

3 Attach the screw plate to the

position 2 on shoe B.

4 Fasten the screw of the screw

plate on the shoe B to the screw hole on the shoe D of the camcorder tightly.

5 Connect the A/V connecting

cable of the shoe to the camcorder’s AUDIO/VIDEO jack.

Installation position of the screw plate of the camera mounting shoe D

Screw plate Camera mounting shoe D

Camera mounting shoe B

Screw plate

For DCR-TRV50/TRV50E/TRV40/TRV40E

Use camera mounting shoe B, E and the screw plate. 1 Attach the screw plate to

position 1 on shoe E so that the catch on the reverse side of the shoe clicks into place.

2 Fasten the screw of the screw

plate on shoe E to the tripod screw hole of the camcorder and tighten firmly.

3 Attach the screw plate to

position 2 on shoe B.

4 Fasten the screw of the screw

plate on the shoe B to the screw hole on the shoe E of the camcorder tightly.

5 Connect the A/V connecting

cable of the shoe to the camcorder’s AUDIO/VIDEO jack.

Installation position of the screw plate on the camera mounting shoe E

Camera mounting shoe E

Camera mounting shoe B

Screw plate

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Preparations (continued)

For DCR-TRV118E/TRV116E/TRV27/TRV27E/TRV25/TRV25E/ TRV24E/TRV18/TRV18E/TRV16/TRV16E

Use camera mounting shoe B and E, spacer C, and the screw plate.

1 Attach the spacer C to shoe E.

Attach the screw plate to position 2 on shoe E so that the catch on the reverse side of the shoe clicks into place.

2 Fasten the screw of the screw

plate on shoe E to the tripod screw hole of the camcorder and tighten firmly.

3 Attach the screw plate to

position 2 on shoe B.

4 Fasten the screw of the screw

plate on the shoe B to the screw hole on the shoe E of the camcorder tightly.

5 Connect the A/V connecting

cable of the shoe to the camcorder’s AUDIO/VIDEO jack.

Installation position of the screw plate

on the camera mounting shoe B

Spacer C

Screw plate Camera mounting shoe E

Camera mounting shoe B

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Screw plate

Now you are ready to install the camcorder to the marine pack. Be sure to check that the camera mounting shoe is attached to the camcorder tightly before you install the camcorder to the marine pack.

6 Prepare to record.

1 Set the POWER switch to CAMERA. 2 Set COMMANDER to ON in the menu settings. 3 Cancel the following functions: BACK LIGHT, NIGHTSHOT, PROGRAM AE,

flash and Picture effect.

4 Set the FOCUS switch to AUTO. 5 Set DISPLAY to V-OUT/LCD in the menu settings and press the DISPLAY

button on your camcorder before installing the marine pack.

* If your camcorder has REC LAMP in the menu settings, set it to OFF. By using

this function, the light of the lamp is not reflected in the lens. For details, please refer to the operating instructions supplied with your camcorder.

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Preparations (continued)

Preparing the marine pack (installing the battery)

1 Remove the grip.

Undo the screw on the bottom side of the marine pack.

2 Insert the lithium battery into the grip.

1 Remove the screw with the

supplied screw driver.

2 Insert the supplied lithium

battery (CR2, × 1) with the polarity positioned correctly as indicated on the grip.

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3 Fasten the screw tightly.

3 Unfasten the 3 latches and open

the marine pack.

If you lift the metal part in the direction of the finder when the latches are open, the latches will stop.

4 Insert the batteries (optional) into the LCD monitor battery compartment.

Use four AA alkali dry batteries or four Ni-MH batteries.

Use new dry batteries. If you use rechargeable dry batteries, fully charge it before use.

Notes

• Be sure to use four batteries of the same type.

• Be sure to confirm the 3# poles of the batteries. Inserting the batteries with the poles in the wrong direction may cause leakage or ruptures.

About the LCD monitor

• Install the camcorder to the marine pack and set the POWER switch to ON to make images appear on the LCD screen.

• The remaining battery time indicator displayed on the LCD monitor refers to remaining time of the camcorder battery time, not the remaining time of the LCD monitor battery.

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Preparations (continued)

Installing the camcorder to the marine pack

For DCR-HC40/HC40E/HC30/HC30E/HC20/HC20E/HC18E/HC16E

1 Install the camcorder to the marine pack.

Connect the remote plug and the microphone plug.

1 Connect the microphone plug to the

MIC jack (plug in power).

2 Connect the remote plug to the

LANC jack.

2 to the LANC jack

2 Insert the camcorder until the

mounting shoe clicks into place.

3 Connect the monitor cord to the A/V

conversion cable attached to the camcorder.

front shell

1 to the MIC jack

(plug in power)

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The cords are placed in the plug holders of the marine pack at the factory. Pull the plugs out of the holders when in use.

4 Attach the front shell to the rear shell.

Hold both shells firmly and fasten the 3 latches securely.

Take care not to pinch the remote, microphone, and monitor cords. If this happens water may leak in.

For details on handling the O-ring, see page

29.

Take care not to pinch the cords.

5 Attach the grip.

Fasten the screw tightly.

Now you have finished the preparations. Be sure to check that the equipment operates correctly and that there is no water leakage before you dive (see page 20).

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Preparations (continued)

For DCR-PC109/PC109E/PC108/PC108E/PC107E/PC106E

1 Install the camcorder to the marine pack.

Connect the remote plug and microphone plug. 1 Connect the microphone plug to the

MIC jack (plug in power).

2 Connect the remote plug to the LANC

jack.

2 Insert the camcorder until the

mounting shoe clicks into place.

3 Connect the monitor cord to the jack of

camera mounting shoe G.

front shell

2 to the LANC

jack

1 to the MIC jack (plug in power)

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The cords are placed in the plug holders of the marine pack at the factory. Pull the plugs out of the holders when in use.

4 Attach the front shell to the rear shell. Hold both

shells firmly and fasten the 3 latches securely.

Take care not to pinch the remote, microphone, and monitor cords. If this happens water may leak in.

For details on handling the O-ring, see page 29.

Take care not to pinch the cords.

5 Attach the grip.

Fasten the screw tightly.

Now you have finished the preparations. Be sure to check that the equipment operates correctly and that there is no water leakage before you dive (see page 20).

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Preparations (continued)

For DCR-TRV900/TRV900E/TRV890E/TRV118E/TRV116E/TRV50/ TRV50E/TRV40/TRV40E/TRV30/TRV30E/TRV27/TRV27E/TRV25/ TRV25E/TRV24E/TRV20/TRV20E/TRV18/TRV18E/TRV17/TRV17E/ TRV16/TRV16E/TRV15/TRV15E/TRV11/TRV11E/TRV10/TRV10E/ TRV9/TRV9E/TRV8/TRV8E/TRV6/TRV6E

1 Install the camcorder to the marine pack.

Connect the remote plug and the microphone plug.

1 Connect the microphone plug to

the MIC jack (plug in power).

2 Connect the remote plug to the

LANC jack.

2 to the LANC jack

2 Insert the camcorder until the

mounting shoe clicks into place.

3 Connect the monitor cord to the

jack of camera mounting shoe B.

The cords are placed in the plug holders of the marine pack at the factory. Pull the plugs out of the holders when in use.

front shell

1 to the MIC jack

(plug in power)

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4 Attach the front shell to the rear shell.

Hold both shells firmly and fasten the 3 latches securely.

Take care not to pinch the remote, microphone, and monitor cords. If this happens water may leak in.

For details on handling the O-ring, see page

29.

5 Attach the grip.

Fasten the screw tightly.

Now you have finished the preparations. Be sure to check that the equipment operates correctly and that there is no water leakage before you dive (see page 20).

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Underwater recording

Before diving

Check for water leakage.

Check that the equipment operates correctly and that there is no water leakage at a depth of about one meter (3 feet) before you dive deeper.

Take care not to expose the equipment to salty air. Do not drop water on the equipment. Do not open the marine pack underwater or on the beach. Preparations such as

installing and checking the equipment should be done in a place with low humidity and no salty air.

Check the following points again before you dive.

s Be sure to fully charge the battery pack for the camcorder.

Be sure that the dry battery for the monitor is not old.

• We recommend you use battery packs with a large capacity and prepare a spare battery and dry batterys.

s Be sure that a video tape and “Memory Stick” have enough left. s Check that there are no scratches or cracks on the O-ring. s Make sure there is no dust, sand, or hair between the front shell and the rear shell. s Be sure that the lithium battery has enough power.

• If the remaining battery capacity is enough, when you press the ZOOM, PHOTO, or START/ STOP button, the Flash lamp lights up. Check this indicator as a criterion. If the flash lamp does not light, exchange for a new one. We suggest that you prepare spare ones.

Battery check indicator

Right grip

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Conditions of underwater recording

Recording underwater is different from recording on land because it is affected by the clarity, depth of the water, and the light conditions. The following are hints for good recording underwater.

Best time for recording

The best recording time is from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. When the sun is at its highest, optimum results can be obtained. To record is in dark places as the sun does not reach or at night, use a powerful underwater video light.

Subject size underwater

Since the refractive index underwater is higher than that in air, objects appear 1/4 closer, and therefore larger. This phenomenon affects the lens on the camcorder as well as human the eye. Using the supplied wide-conversion lens is recommended.

Operate the camera with slow and stable motions

When recording, keep your body stable. An unstable shot will be magnified on the TV screen.

Move the camcorder as slowly as possible. Since most of the objects underwater move, you can record a good shot without moving the camcorder too much.

Note on recording underwater

Be sure to follow the safety rules for diving, such as diving period and depth.

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Recording

Now you are ready for underwater recording. When you dive with the camcorder, dive slowly, paying attention to the surrounding environment. Be careful not to strike the marine pack against Rocks or Reef, etc.

POWER switch

AUTO FOCUS ON/OFF button

REC lamp (red) LEAK lamp (yellow)

ZOOM button

PHOTO button START/STOP

button

1 Set the POWER switch to ON.

The camcorder turns on and a picture appears on the LCD monitor.

2 Press START/STOP button to start recording.

The REC lamp (red) lights up during recording. To stop recording, press START/STOP button again.

To zoom

Press ZOOM button. Press T for telephoto (subject appears closer) and W for wide-angle (subject appears further away). You cannot change the zooming speed of the camcorder.

Recording a still image

You can record a still image on a tape or “Memory Stick” by pressing PHOTO button. (Some models, however, can only record onto a tape, even if a “Memory Stick” can be inserted.) Note that pressing PHOTO button lightly does not allow you to check the recorded image. For more details, refer to the operating instructions supplied with your camcorder.

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To keep a subject in focus

Press AUTO FOCUS ON/OFF button to set it to OFF. You can still keep the subject in focus even if fish swim between the camcorder and the subject. Press AUTO FOCUS ON/OFF button again to set the camcorder to auto focus mode.

Note

Do not cover the control emitter or detector with your finger as the remote control signal for operations is transmitted from the grip to the marine pack.

Attaching the supplied accessories

Attaching the supplied wide-conversion lens

As objects appear 1/4 closer and therefore larger, the wide-conversion lens is recommended when you want to take pictures of wide areas. Note however, that objects will appear smaller.

Note This supplied wide-conversion lens is to be used only underwater.

Using the supplied sunshade

The supplied sunshade reduces glare from the LCD monitor.

Attaching the supplied colour filter

When using the supplied colour filter, attach it on top of the wide-conversion lens. Water absorbs light, especially red light, so that objects in deep water are seen bluish. The colour of objects is affected by the clarity of the water. To record in natural colour, use the supplied colour filter.

You can attach and remove the wide-conversion lens, sunshade, and colour filter underwater.

If the image on the LCD screen is not clear because of air between these accessories and the marine pack, reattach them underwater.

Attach the wide-conversion lens until it fits firmly.

Supplied sunshade

Wide-conversion lens

colour filter

Attaching the supplied strap

Attach the strap as the shown. Attach the supplied straps to prevent loss of these accessories when removing them both on land and underwater. Attach the straps to the grip of the marine pack.

To attach the strap

Wideconversion lens

colour filter

Sunshade

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Recording (continued)

Using the underwater video light (optional)

In deep water or under rocks where direct sunlight does not reach, recording with underwater video lights is recommended. You can attach these video lights to the video light shoes on the upper part of both grips.

Water leakage

The marine pack is designed to be waterproof, however if water happens to leak in, the LEAK lamp (yellow) flashes. In such a case, remove the marine pack from the water as soon as possible, keeping it horizontal. Be sure to surface following the safety rules for diving.

Dry the marine pack with a soft cloth and then open it. To switch off the lamp, disconnect the remote control cable. Check the cause of the leak.

Underwater video lights such as the Sony HVL-ML20M (optional)

Attachable to the video light shoes on both sides

LEAK lamp (yellow)

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If the camcorder is wet, take it to the nearest Sony dealer immediately. We recommend you purchase property damage insurance for underwater materials in case of emergency.

After using

• After recording in the sea, submerge the marine pack in tap water or fresh water for about 30-60 minutes before undoing the latches to completely remove any salt from the marine pack unit, filter, and wide-conversion lens.

• When your camcorder is to be used near the sea for a long time, we recommend that it be checked periodically by the nearest Sony dealer.

Removing the camcorder

Before opening the marine pack, rinse it with fresh water and dry with a soft cloth. When you open the marine pack, make sure you are dry. And take care that no water drips from your wet suit.

For DCR-HC40/HC40E/HC30/HC30E/HC20/HC20E/HC18E/HC16E

1 Remove the grip. 2 Unfasten 3 latches and open the marine pack. 3 Disconnect the monitor cord from the

A/V conversion cable.

4 Take the camcorder out of the front shell.

Hold the camera mounting shoe by the knobs and extract the camcorder.

When you open the marine pack, do not pull the monitor plug cord by force.

5 Disconnect the remote plug, the

microphone plug and the A/V conversion cable.

6 Remove the mounting shoe from the camcorder. 7 Remove the batteries from the LCD monitor battery compartment.

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Removing the camcorder (continued)

For DCR-PC109/PC109E/PC108/PC108E/PC107E/PC106E

1 Remove the grip. 2 Unfasten 3 latches and open the marine pack.

Disconnect the monitor cord from the camera mounting shoe G.

3 Take the camcorder out of the front shell.

Hold the camera mounting shoe by the knobs and extract the camcorder.

When you open the marine pack, do not pull the monitor plug cord by force.

4 Disconnect the remote plug and the

microphone plug.

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5 Disconnect the A/V connecting cable of

camera mounting shoe G from the AUDIO/VIDEO jack.

6 Remove the battery adaptor from the camcorder before removing the

mounting shoe.

Also remove the battery attached to the rear of mounting shoe G.

7 Remove the batteries from the LCD monitor battery compartment.

1 Remove the grip. 2 Unfasten 3 latches and open the

marine pack.

Disconnect the monitor cord from the camera mounting shoe B.

3 Take the camcorder out of the

front shell.

Hold the camera mounting shoe by the knobs and extract the camcorder. When you open the marine pack, do not pull the monitor plug cord by force.

4 Disconnect the remote plug and

the microphone plug.

5 Disconnect the A/V connecting

cable of camera mounting shoe B from the AUDIO/VIDEO jack.

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Removing the camcorder (continued)

6 Remove the camera mounting shoe with the screw driver.

Undo the screw of the screw plate and remove the camera mounting shoe from the camcorder.

7 Remove the batteries from the LCD monitor battery compartment.

After using the marine pack

Insert the A/V connecting cable plug to the plug holder of the camera mounting shoe B.

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Note on the O-ring

What is an O-ring?

• An O-ring is part of the water-proof packing that is used on underwater cameras, watches, and other diving equipments.

• The O-ring acts to preserve the waterproof qualities of the marine pack and other equipments.

O-ring

How the O-ring waterproofs

O-ring

The surface of the O-ring contacts the rubber to prevent water from entering the gap.

water

When water pressure acts on the O-ring, the contact surface area of the O-ring expands to increase the force acting on the groove on the marine pack.

water pressure

O-ring maintenance is very important. If O-ring maintenance is not followed according to instructions, this might cause a water leak, and cause the marine pack to sink. The surface of the O-ring contacts the entire rubber evenly to prevent water from entering the gap.

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Note on the O-ring (continued)

Handling the O-ring

Set the O-ring in place

Avoid setting the O-ring in dusty or sandy locations.

1 Remove the O-ring.

Do not use pointed or metal objects to remove the O-ring. These objects might scratch or damage the marine pack groove or O-ring.

2 Inspect the O-ring.

•Fully check the following, and wipe off with a soft cloth or tissue paper. – Check for any dirt, grains of sand, hair, dust, salt, thread scraps, etc. – Check for any old grease.

v Dirt v Sand v Hair v Dust

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v Salt v

•Lightly run your fingertip around the O-ring to check for any unapparent dirt.

•After wiping the O-ring, take care to prevent any cloth or tissue paper fibres from remaining on the O-ring.

•Check the O-ring for cracking, skew, distortion, fine splitting, scratches, sand-biting, etc. Replace cracked or scratched O-rings.

v Cracking v Skew v Distortion v Fine

v Scratches v Sand-biting

Thread scraps

Splitting

3 Inspect the O-ring groove.

Grains of sand or hardened salt sometimes get into the groove. Carefully remove them by blowing with an air spray or by wiping them with a cotton wool bud. Prevent fibre scraps from the cotton wool bud from entering inside.

4 Also, inspect the contacting surface on the other side of the O-ring in the same

way.

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