Sony MPK-DVF7 User Manual

Marine Pack

2-549-729-11 (1)

Operating Instructions Mode d’emploi Manual de instrucciones Bedienungsanleitung

MPK-DVF7

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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This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage” within the product’s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.

This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance.

Owner’s Record

The model and serial numbers are located inside of the unit. Record the serial number in the space provided below. Refer to these numbers whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product.

Model No. MPK-DVF7 Serial No.

Table of contents

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

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

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

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

Preparing the marine pack (installing the

battery)............................................................. 9

Installing the camcorder to the marine pack

........................................................................ 11

Underwater recording ........................................ 14

Recording .............................................................. 16

Attaching the supplied accessories ........... 17

Using the underwater video light (optional)

........................................................................ 18

Features and Precautions

• This marine pack can be used with the following Sony Handycam camcorders: – NTSC system-based: DCR-HC90/HC43/HC42/HC40/HC33/HC32/HC30/HC21/HC20/

DVD803/DVD703/DVD653/DVD602/DVD403/DVD203/DVD103/DVD92/PC109/PC108/ PC107

– PAL system-based: DCR-HC90E/HC43E/HC42E/HC40E/HC39E/HC33E/HC32E/HC30E/

HC22E/HC21E/HC20E/HC19E/HC18E/HC17E/DVD803E/DVD703E/DVD653E/ DVD602E/DVD403E/DVD203E/DVD202E/DVD103E/PC109E/PC108E/PC107E/PC106E

• 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 monitor.

Removing the camcorder ................................... 19

Note on the O-ring .............................................. 22

What is an O-ring? ....................................... 22

How the O-ring waterproofs ...................... 22

Handling the O-ring .................................... 23

Maintenance .................................................. 25

Caution on handling ........................................... 26

Identifying parts and controls ........................... 27

Specifications ........................................................ 28

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.

1 2 3

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789 0

qa qs

qf qg

1 Camera mounting shoe F (1) 2 Camera mounting shoe G (1) 3 Camera mounting shoe H (1) 4 Camera mounting shoe I (1) 5 Spacer (1) 6 Screw plate for camera mounting shoe H

and I (2)

7 Screw driver part (1)

Attachment for the camera mounting shoe H

8 Lithium battery CR2 (1) 9 O-ring (1)

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0 Underwater wide-conversion lens (VCL-

MK2) (1)

qa Sunshade (1)

qs Reflex prevention ring (2)

ø 30 mm (1) ø 25 mm (1)

qd Color filter (VF-MK2) (1)

qf Grease (1)

qg Strap (3)

qh 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. Refer also 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.

If you are using the camcorder DCR-PC109/PC109E/PC108/PC108E/PC107/PC107E/PC106E, remove the battery pack from the camcorder.

3 Insert a cassette tape, “Memory Stick” or disc. 4 Attach the reflex prevention ring to the lens.

for DCR-HC90/HC90E/DVD803/DVD803E/DVD703/DVD703E/DVD653/DVD653E/ DVD602/DVD602E/DVD403/DVD403E/DVD203/DVD203E/DVD202E/DVD103/DVD103E/ DVD92/DVD92E : ø 30 mm

for DCR-HC43/HC43E/HC42/HC42E/HC40/HC40E/HC39E/HC33/HC33E/HC32/HC32E/ HC30/HC30E/HC22E/HC21/HC21E/HC20/HC20E/HC19E/HC18E/HC17E/HC16E/ PC109/PC109E/PC108/PC108E/PC107/PC107E/PC106E : ø 25 mm

Be sure not to tighten the prevention ring too tightly.

Note

If you select WIDE (16:9) on a camcorder with a selectable recorded picture aspect ratio, the picture will appear elongated on the LCD monitor of the marine pack, although the picture is actually recorded in 16:9 aspect ratio.

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Preparations (continued)

5 Attach the camera mounting shoe.

For DCR-HC90/HC90E/ DVD803/DVD803E/DVD403/ DVD403E

Use the mounting shoe H, spacer, and the screw plate. The camcorder of the illustration may differ from the camcorder you use.

Refer to the following table to confirm the position for attaching the screw plate, according to your camcorder.

DCR- Shoe H

HC90/HC90E 1

DVD803/DVD803E 2 DVD403/DVD403E

1 Attach the spacer to shoe H. 2 Attach the screw plate to shoe H 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.

Spacer Camera

mounting shoe H

Screw plate

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For DCR-HC43/HC43E/HC42/ HC42E/HC39E/HC33/HC33E/HC32/ HC32E/HC22E/HC21/HC21E/HC19E/ HC17E

Use the mounting shoe H and the screw plate. The position for attaching the screw plate to shoe

H, is 3. 1 Attach the screw plate to shoe H 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.

Camera mounting shoe H

Screw plate

For DCR-DVD703/DVD703E/ DVD653/DVD653E/DVD602/ DVD602E/DVD203/DVD203E/ DVD202E/DVD103/DVD103E/ DVD92/DVD92E

Use the mounting shoes H and I, the spacer, and the screw plate.

The position for attaching the screw plate to shoe H, is 4.

1 Attach the screw plate to shoe I so that the

catch on the reverse side of the shoe clicks into place.

2 Fasten the screw of the screw plate on shoe I

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

3 Attach the screw plate to shoe H so that the

catch on the reverse side of the shoe clicks into place.

4 Fasten the screw of the screw plate on shoe H

to the metal fitting on shoe I, tighten firmly, and fix shoe I to shoe H.

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

Use the mounting shoe F only. Attach the mounting shoe F firmly to the

camcorder.

Camera mounting shoe I

Screw plate

Camera mounting shoe H

Screw plate

Camera mounting shoe F

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Preparations (continued)

For DCR-PC109/PC109E/PC108/ PC108E/PC107/PC107E/PC106E

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

camcorder.

2 Connect the A/V connecting cable of the shoe

to the camcorder’s A/V jack.

3 Attach the battery adaptor that comes with

the 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 the

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

shown in the illustration.

Camera mounting shoe G

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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, Nightshot plus, PROGRAM

AE, flash, Picture effect and TELE MACRO.

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.

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 Sony CR2 lithium battery into the grip.

WARNING

Battery may explode if mistreate. Do not recharge, disassemble or dispose of in fire.

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 battery case.

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.

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Preparations (continued)

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

Use four new AA alkaline dry batteries. We recommend using alkaline dry batteries made by Sony Corporation.

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.

• The marine pack does not work with Ni-MH batteries.

About the LCD monitor

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

• 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.

• You can use the monitor for approximately 6 hours with four new AA alkaline dry batteries.

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Installing the camcorder to the marine pack

You can also install camcorder models different from the one shown in the illustration.

For DCR-HC90/HC90E/HC43/HC43E/HC42/HC42E/HC40/HC40E/HC39E/ HC33/HC33E/HC32/HC32E/HC30/HC30E/HC22E/HC21/HC21E/HC20/HC20E/ HC19E/HC18E/HC17E/HC16E/DVD803/DVD803E/DVD703/DVD703E/ DVD653/DVD653E/DVD602/DVD602E/DVD403/DVD403E/DVD203/ DVD203E/DVD202E/DVD103/DVD103E/DVD92/DVD92E

1 Connect the remote cord and the microphone

cord to the camcorder.

For DCR-HC90/HC90E/HC43/HC43E/HC42/ HC42E/HC39E/HC33/HC33E/HC32/HC32E/ HC22E/HC21/HC21E/HC19E/HC17E/DVD803/ DVD803E/DVD703/DVD703E/DVD653/ DVD653E/DVD602/DVD602E/DVD403/ DVD403E/DVD203/DVD203E/DVD202E/ DVD103/DVD103E/DVD92/DVD92E

* The microphone cord is not necessary.

1 Connect the remote cord to the LANC

jack.

2 Connect the A/V multi-cord of the

marine pack to the camcorder’s A/V jack.

front shell

1 to the LANC

jack

For DCR-HC40/HC40E/HC30/HC30E/HC20/

HC20E/HC18E/HC16E

1 Connect the microphone cord to the MIC

jack (plug in power).

2 Connect the remote cord to the LANC

jack.

3 Connect the A/V multi-cord of the

marine pack to the camcorder’s A/V jack.

2 to the LANC

front shell

1 to the MIC jack

(plug in power)

jack

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Preparations (continued)

2 Insert the camcorder, sliding the

mounting shoe along the guide rail of the marine pack until the mounting shoe clicks into place.

3 Connect the monitor cord to part A

(see illustration) of the marine pack.

Then, fasten the latches securely, and attach the grip. For details, see page 13.

For DCR-PC109/PC109E/PC108/PC108E/PC107/PC107E/PC106E

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.

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1 Connect the remote cord and microphone cord

to the camcorder.

* The A/V multi-cord is not necessary.

1 Connect the microphone cord to the MIC

jack (plug in power).

2 Connect the remote cord to the LANC

jack.

1 to the MIC jack (plug in power)

2 Insert the camcorder, sliding the

mounting shoe along the guide rail of the marine pack until the mounting shoe clicks into place.

front shell

2 to the LANC

jack

3 Connect the monitor cord to the jack of camera

mounting shoe G.

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.

Then, fasten the latches securely, and attach the grip. For details, see below.

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 22.

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 14).

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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 a battery pack with a large capacity and prepare spare battery packs and dry batteries.

s Be sure that your video tape and “Memory Stick” have enough tape and memory left. s Check that there are no scratches or cracks on the O-ring. s Make sure there is no cord, cable, 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 battery check indicator on the grip lights up. Check this indicator as a criterion. If the battery check indicator on the grip 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 underwater recording.

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 in dark places that 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 in air, objects appear 1/4 closer, and therefore larger. This phenomenon affects the lens on the camcorder as well as the human eye and the area recorded is narrower. Using the supplied wide-conversion lens is recommended.

Operate the camera with slow and stable motions

When recording, keep your body stable. Slight shaking will be magnified on the TV screen, resulting in unsteady pictures.

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 the camcorder by pressing the PHOTO button. 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.

Note

If you use the marine pack with a DVD Handycam, you cannot record still images.

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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

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 on the LCD monitor.

Attach the wide-conversion lens until it fits firmly.

Supplied sunshade

Attaching the supplied color filter

When using the supplied color 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 color of objects is affected by the clarity of the water. To record in natural color, use the supplied colour filter.

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

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

Wide-conversion lens

color filter

Attaching the supplied strap

Attach the strap as 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

color 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 has been used near or in the sea for a long time, we recommend that it be checked 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-HC90/HC90E/DVD803/DVD803E/DVD703/DVD703E/DVD653/ DVD653E/DVD602/DVD602E/DVD403/DVD403E/DVD203/DVD203E/ DVD202E/DVD103/DVD103E/DVD92/DVD92E

1 Remove the grip.

2 Unfasten 3 latches and open the marine pack.

3 Disconnect the monitor cord.

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 cords by force.

5 Disconnect the remote cord, the microphone

cord and the A/V multi-cord.

6 Remove the mounting shoe from the camcorder.

7 Remove the batteries from the LCD monitor battery compartment and the battery case of

the grip.

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Removing the camcorder (continued)

For DCR-HC43/HC43E/HC42/HC42E/HC40/HC40E/HC39E/HC33/HC33E/ HC32/HC32E/HC30/HC30E/HC22E/HC21/HC21E/HC20/HC20E/HC19E/ HC18E/HC17E/HC16E

1 Remove the grip.

2 Unfasten 3 latches and open the marine pack.

3 Disconnect the monitor cord.

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 cords by force.

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5 Disconnect the remote cord, the microphone

cord and the A/V multi-cord.

6 Remove the mounting shoe from the camcorder.

7 Remove the batteries from the LCD monitor battery compartment and the battery case of

the grip.

For DCR-PC109/PC109E/PC108/PC108E/PC107/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 cords by force.

4 Disconnect the remote cord and the

microphone cord.

5 Disconnect the A/V connecting cable of

camera mounting shoe G from the A/V 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 and the battery case of

the grip.

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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 equipment.

• 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 rubber surface of the O-ring seals the opposite surface to prevent water from entering the gap.

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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, a water leak may occur and cause the marine pack to sink. Waterproofing is achieved by perfect sealing of the O-ring to the entire contact surface.

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 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 Splitting v Scratches v Sand-biting

Thread scraps

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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Note on the O-ring (continued)

5 Apply a coating of grease to the O-ring.

• Apply a small drop of grease onto the O-ring and evenly coat the entire surface of the O-ring with your finger.

• Do not use paper or cloth as fibre may stick to the O-ring.

• Make sure that a thin coating of grease is applied to the surface of the O-ring at all times. Grease protects the O-ring, and prevents wear.

• After you have applied a small drop of grease onto the O-ring, set the O-ring immediately. Do not leave the greased O-ring on a desk or other surfaces.

6 Place the O-ring in the groove on the marine pack.

Place the O-ring evenly in its groove paying attention to the following points: – Is there any dirt on the O-ring? – Is the O-ring twisted? – Do not pull the O-ring. – Is the O-ring protruding?

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Bad example Good example

Final check

After you have fitted in the O-ring, check it again for the following: – Is the O-ring twisted? – Is there any dirt on the O-ring? – Is the O-ring protruding? – Are there any cracking or distortion on the O-ring?

How to check for water leaks

After you have replaced the O-ring, close the marine pack before you insert the equipment you are using. Immerse the marine pack for about three minutes in water to a depth of about 15 cm, and check for water leaks.

PCAUTION

When you have taken photos on a sandy sea bottom or have placed the camera on the sand, remove the O-ring and check for water leaks.

Be sure to take a spare O-ring with you. This facilitates replacement even if O-ring trouble occurs where you are recording.

Maintenance

After you have finished using an O-ring

• After you have used the marine pack, be sure to perform the following: – Wash the marine pack with fresh water with the latches closed to remove salt or sand. – Insert the marine pack in fresh water for about 30 minutes with the latches closed.

If salt is left on the marine pack, metal parts and the O-ring might be damaged, and cause water leaks.

– When sun oil is stuck to the marine pack, wash off with lukewarm water.

If sun oil is left on the marine pack, the surface of the marine pack might become discoloured or become damaged.

– Wipe the inside of the marine pack with a soft, dry cloth. Do not wash with water.

• Remove the O-ring each time that you have finished using it, and check it. If the marine pack is dried with sea water still in the O-ring groove, salt crystals form, and might impair the O-ring’s functions.

• Do not use thinner, benzine, alcohol or other solvents as they will damage the surface finish.

Storing O-rings

• Prevent dust from sticking to O-rings.

• Apply a thin coating of grease to the O-ring, set it in the groove, and store in a well-ventilated location. Do not close the latches.

• Avoid storing O-rings in hot, cold or humid locations, and placing in naphthalene or camphor. These locations and solutions will damage the materials.

How to store O-rings

• To maintain the O-ring’s functions, avoid storing them in hot locations or in the direct sunlight.

• Do not place the spare O-ring under heavy objects. Doing so might deform the O-ring.

O-ring life

Replace the O-ring with a new one after one year of use. Even if the O-ring is not cracked or scratched, deformation or wear reduces the waterproof qualities

of the O-ring. Replace the O-ring with a new one if cracking, skew, distortion, fine splitting, scratches, sand-biting, etc. is found.

Grease Use the supplied grease. Using other manufacturer’s grease will damage the O-ring, and cause water leaks.

O-ring and grease

You can obtain O-rings and grease at your nearest Sony dealer. O-ring (model No. 3-977-362-01) Grease (model No. 3-071-370-01)

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Caution on handling

After using

The metal parts will rust and the movement of the operation switches will be impaired if you leave salt water on the marine pack. If sea water enters through scratches in the coating, the salt can corrode the metal parts of the marine pack unit and cause the coating to peel off. After recording in the sea, submerge the marine pack in tap water or fresh water for about 30 minutes before undoing the latches to completely remove any salt from the marine pack unit, filter, and wide-conversion lens. After washing, wipe any water from the inside of the marine pack and the loaded video camcorder with a soft dry cloth.

* Always follow the above precautions when you use the marine pack. When you open the marine pack or exchange the battery of the grip, take care that no water drips from your wet suit or hair. Do not leave the marine pack under direct sunlight or in a humid place for a long period of time. Moisture condensation or a high temperature build-up inside the marine pack may occur and damage the camcorder. If you cannot avoid leaving the marine pack under direct sunlight, be sure to cover the marine pack with a towel or other protection.

When you store the marine pack

• Coat the O-ring slightly with the supplied grease, and put it in the groove correctly. Join the front and rear shells then put it in a cool and dry place without fastening the latches.

• Avoid storing the marine pack in a very hot, cold, or humid place, or together with naphthalene or camphor, as these conditions might damage the unit.

On transportation

When transporting the marine pack, be sure to remove your camcorder from it. Otherwise this might damage the unit.

Note

When you use the supplied carrying bag, attach the supplied carrying belt and adjust the length of the belt.

Avoid rough handling or a shock. We recommend covering the marine pack with a towel or other protection.

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Identifying parts and controls

Monitor plug

Rear shell

LCD monitor battery compartment

Lithium battery compartment

Remote control

detector

Grip

AUTO FOCUS ON/OFF button

Remote cord (blue)

REC lamp (red) LEAK lamp (yellow)

LCD monitor

Camera mounting shoe F

Screw plate

Guide rail

Remote control transmitter

Battery check indicator

Front shell

Video light shoe

Front glass

Underwater microphone (monaural)

POWER switch

O-ring

ZOOM buttons

PHOTO button

START/ STOP button

A/V multicord

Microphone cord

Spacer

Battery adaptor

Camera

Belt

mounting shoe G

Camera mounting shoe H

A/V connecting cable

Camera mounting shoe I

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Specifications

Material

Aluminum alloy, glass, plastic (ABS, PC)

Waterproofing

O-ring, 3 latches

Usable depth

Up to 75 m (246 feet)

Underwater microphone

Condenser microphone (monaural)

Controllable function

Power on/off, recording start/stop, auto focus on/off, power zooming, tape photo recording

Dimensions

Approx. 312 × 212 × 318 mm (w/h/d) (12 3/8 × 8 3/8 × 12 5/8 in.)

Mass

Approx. 4.4 kg (9 lb 11 oz) (the unit only)

Included items

Marine pack (1) Camera mounting shoe F, G, H, I (1 each) Spacer (1) Screw plate (2) Screw driver part (1) Wide-conversion lens (1) Color filter (1) Lithium battery CR2 (1) Grease (1) O-ring (1) Sunshade (1) Reflex prevention ring (2) Strap (3) Carrying bag (1) Carrying belt (1) Set of printed documentation

Recommended accessory

Underwater video light HVL-ML20M

Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.

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Table des matières

Fonctions et précautions ....................................... 2

Accessoires fournis ................................................ 3

Préparatifs ............................................................... 4

Préparation du caméscope............................ 4

Préparation du caisson étanche

(installation de la pile) ................................... 8

Installation du caméscope dans le caisson

étanche ........................................................... 10

Enregistrement sous-marin ................................ 13

Enregistrement ..................................................... 15

Fixation des accessoires fournis ................. 16

Utilisation d’une lampe vidéo sous-marine

(en option) ..................................................... 17

Fonctions et précautions

• Ce caisson étanche peut être utilisé avec les caméscopes Handycam Sony suivants : – Fonctionnant avec le système NTSC : DCR-HC90/HC43/HC42/HC40/HC33/HC32/HC30/

HC21/HC20/DVD803/DVD703/DVD653/DVD602/DVD403/DVD203/DVD103/DVD92/ PC109/PC108/PC107

– Fonctionnant avec le système PAL : DCR-HC90E/HC43E/HC42E/HC40E/HC39E/HC33E/

HC32E/HC30E/HC22E/HC21E/HC20E/HC19E/HC18E/HC17E/DVD803E/DVD703E/ DVD653E/DVD602E/DVD403E/DVD203E/DVD202E/DVD103E/PC109E/PC108E/ PC107E/PC106E

• Il est possible d’enregistrer à des profondeurs allant jusqu’à 75 mètres.

• Les opérations suivantes peuvent être effectuées sous l’eau : – Mise sous/hors tension de l’appareil – Début/arrêt de l’enregistrement – Activation/désactivation de la mise au point automatique – Enregistrement de photos sur une cassette – Zooming

• Ecran LCD.

Retrait du caméscope .......................................... 18

Remarque concernant le joint torique .............. 21

Qu’est-ce qu’un joint torique ? ................... 21

De quelle façon le joint torique assure-t-il

l’étanchéité ? ................................................. 21

Maniement du joint torique ........................ 22

Entretien ........................................................ 24

Précaution d’emploi ............................................ 25

Identification des pièces et des commandes .... 26

Spécifications ........................................................ 27

2-FR

Sony ne peut être tenu responsable des dégâts causés au caméscope, aux piles, aux autres équipements installés dans le caisson étanche, ni de la perte des données enregistrées en cas de fuite due à une mauvaise manipulation.

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