Light And Motion Bluefin Hc7 Users Manual
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O w n e r ’ s M a n u al BLUEFIN HC 7 www.uwimaging.com Standard Warranty Light & Motion provides a limited warranty to the original purchaser for the Bluefin HC7 housing against all defects in original workmanship and material, under normal use and service, for one year from the date of purchase with the following exceptions: Lamps are warranted for 30 days, batteries are warranted for 90 days, and battery chargers are only warranted for use in the US and Canada. Using a battery charger in conjunction with a voltage converter is NOT considered normal use, and chargers will not be warranted under such conditions. Light & Motion will not be liable for any further loss, damages or expenses, including incidental or consequential damages directly or indirectly arising from the sale or use of this product. Light & Motion will not be liable for any further loss, damages, or expenses, including incidental or consequential damages directly or indirectly arising from the sale or use of this product. Products not manufactured by Light & Motion, such as strobes and strobe arms, are not covered under the Light & Motion warranty. These products are covered by the Terms and Conditions set forth by their respective manufacturers. Fault Free Warranty (Optional) For 24 months from warranty purchase date this product is warranted against any physical damage or harm, from any cause, regardless of the fault of purchaser, limited only by intentional damage. During the Fault-Free Warranty period, any damage to or defects in this product will be repaired and any adjustments needed for the product to conform fully to factory prescribed standards will be made, without charge. At our option, the product will be replaced without charge (but only once during the Fault-Free Warranty period, and only if the serial number is recognizable). If the product is replaced under the Fault-Free Warranty due to customer negligence or internal disruption of the product, the replacement product will be covered only by the Standard Warranty (up to the end of the original Fault-Free Warranty period). Also included in the Fault-Free Warranty is one Light & Motion Annual Service. These warranties extend only to the original purchaser through Light & Motion or an authorized dealer. The Fault-Free Warranty does not cover the following: Loss of product as the result of theft, misplacement, intentional damage or other cause. Accessories, monitors, accessories lenses and pointer lights and chargers. Parts such as lamps, O-rings, and batteries that are wear items. Damage due to tampering or repair by a non-authorized shop or person. Import duties, customs clearance fees, and general expenses involving shipping to Light & Motion. Light & Motion reserves the right to choose the return shipping method of warranted products. Expedited shipping charges are purchaser’s responsibility. The expressed warranty set forth herein is in lieu of all other warranties expressed or implied, including without limitation any warranties of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose, and all such warranties are hereby disclaimed and excluded by the manufacturer. Repair or replacement of defective items as provided above is the sole and exclusive remedy provided hereunder. The Bluefin HC7 Fault Free Warranty is $500. Contact your Light & Motion retailer or Light & Motion directly to activate your Fault Free Warranty. Welcome Congratulations on your purchase of a Bluefin HC7 video housing. Please inspect the packaging of your product to verify that there was no damage during shipping. If you are not familiar with your camera’s features, please take time to become familiar with the camera before you proceed in this manual. This manual assumes you have a working knowledge of your camera and will only cover operational procedures related to the Bluefin HC7 video housing. Periodically refer to the website for instruction revisions: http://www.uwimaging.com Cauti o n - C a u t i o n - C a u tion - Caution To increase your enjoyment and the life span of your equipment please take an extra minute to review common errors which will result in equipment damage or destruction. • Always remove batteries from battery pods before storage or travel. Failure to do so may result in inadvertent ignition of lighting system and possible heat or fire damage. • Check the operation of all your equipment several weeks prior to your trip. If maintenance or repair is necessary, then time is available for both shipping and repair scheduling. • Never transport or ship the housing with the camcorder inside. This may damage your camcorder. • Never leave your housing in the rinse bucket. It may be damaged by other equipment. • When removing the camcorder from the housing after a dive, do so in a dry controlled environment away from other Scuba related equipment. This prevents water from other equipment or water from another diver accidentally entering the housing. • If a battery pod is flooded, immediately remove the battery. POD: rinse with fresh water (good) or rubbing alcohol (better). Shake vigorously, towel dry, and leave the pod where it can drain excess moisture. BATTERY: Dry the battery off, blow any water out of the connectors, and then shake the battery to remove remaining moisture. If there is water inside the battery do not attempt to use it again. If the battery seems dry inside, allow it to dry for at least 24 hours, away from flammable items. Then, on land, charge the battery and test your lights before attempting another dive. 2 Table of Contents Getting Started . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Camera Preparation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 P-Menu Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Mounting the Camera in the Housing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Operation of the BlueFin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Using the Bluefin in VTR Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 Lens Installation / Removal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 Reversing Smart Grip Functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 Bluefin Monitors - Getting Started . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 Bluefin Monitors - Bulkhead Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 Compact Monitor Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 Remote Monitor Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 Charging the Remote Monitor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 Diving Without a Monitor Attached . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 Display Icons on Monitors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 Bluefin Light Systems - Getting Started . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 Charging Batteries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 Installing Batteries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 Removing Batteries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 Mounting Battery Pods . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 Connecting Lights to Battery Pods . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 Light Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 Pre-Dive Checklist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 First Time Use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 After Diving Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 Replacing Handle Batteries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 Housing Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 O-ring Care and Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 Other Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 Returning Products for Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 Bluefin Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 3 Getting Started Illustrated below are the locations of Bluefin’s features and functions. Take time to familiarize yourself with the housing. Monitor Base Light Arm Base Flip Filter Lever Lens Lock Manual Button Self-Locking Rotary Latch (one on each side) Camera Control Knob Monitor Bulkhead ON/MODE Button Touch Screen Controls Camera Preparation 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Install a fully charged Sony “InfoLithium” H series battery pack (NP-FH100 recommended). Install a HD DVC tape into your camcorder. If still images are desired, install a Memory Stick Duo. Press the Flash button on the right side of the camcorder to disable the camcorder’s built-in flash preventing the flash from reflecting back into the camcorder’s lens. Open the camcorder’s LCD screen. Rotate the LCD screen 180 degrees so the LCD screen is facing away from the camcorder. Close the LCD screen against the camcorder body so the screen is facing outward. Enter the camera’s MENU and confirm or change the following settings. Scroll to the STANDARD SET sub-menu and select it. a. Change the Remote Control to the ON position (Refer Fig. 1). b. Change the REC LAMP to the OFF position (Refer Fig. 2). c. Change the DISP OUTPUT to the V-OUT/PANEL position (Refer Fig. 3). If you’re using a monitor, this will display the camcorders icons, remaining battery time, remaining tape time and other information in the Light & Motion monitor. (Fig. 1) (Fig. 2) (Fig. 3) 5 P-MENU Setup (See P-MENU Matrix on page 13) The P-MENU is a customizable menu that allows quick access to commonly used camera features. This is very useful underwater since controls such as White Balance can only be accessed through the camera’s menu system. The Bluefin HC7 uses an improved set of window mounted controls for access to the camera’s touch screen. These controls consist of 3 fixed position buttons (labeled F1, F2, and F3) and a single rotary control. The rotary control allows access to the middle and lower rows of screen buttons on the camera’s P-MENU. The fixed position buttons allow access to various buttons that display on the screen for different controls. (Fig. 4) The list on page 9 shows what camera menu items are usable in the Bluefin HC7. Some of these menu items are on the P-MENU of the camera in its factory condition (or after the P-MENU has been reset). And some will need to be added to the P-MENU. Because the rotary control can only reach the middle and bottom screen buttons of the P-MENU, you may need to configure the position of the items on the P-MENU that you want to access while the camera is in the housing. The following instructions show how to modify the P-MENU prior to loading the camera into the Bluefin HC7. Instructions are included to reset the P-MENU, to sort a menu item to a different position on the P-MENU, and to add an item to the P-MENU that is not on the P-MENU in its factory condition (Refer Fig. 4). Reset the P-MENU to its factory condition 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. Turn the camera on in CAMERA-TAPE mode. Press the P-MENU button in the lower right corner of the touch screen. Press the up arrow button in the upper left corner of the touch screen. Press the P-MENU SET UP button. (Note that the P-MENU SET UP button is always the last button on the P-MENU). Press RESET in the lower right position. Press YES in the left position. Press YES in the right position. The camera’s P-MENU has now been reset to its factory condition. 6 Sort an item on the P-MENU The instructions below will use the X. V. Color control as an example of how to sort an item on the P-MENU. X. V. COLOR is an emerging standard that expands the color range used during capture and display of moving images. The HDR-HC7 camcorder supports this standard. But, the position of the control that turns it on needs to be moved to allow use of the control with the Bluefin HC7. Take the following steps to move this control. 1, 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. If you have not just done so, reset the P-MENU by following the instructions above. (You don’t always want to reset the P-MENU as part of sorting items but it makes this example easier to understand.) Go to the last page of the P-MENU and press the P-MENU SET UP button. Press the SORT button in the lower left position. Press the up arrow button in the upper left corner of the touch screen. Press the X. V. COLOR button (this selects the X. V. COLOR button as the one to be moved. Press the up arrow button in the upper left corner twice. This moves the X. V. COLOR button from position 14 to position 12. (The button position numbers only show up while you are moving the buttons) Press the OK button in the lower right corner. Press the END button in the upper right corner. The effect of this move is to put the X. V. Color button in the bottom right corner of the second P-MENU screen. Moving it up shifts all the items between its original position and its final position. So, it is a good idea to figure out what buttons you want where and then position them one at a time starting with the lowest button position numbers and working to the highest button position numbers. 7 Add an item to the P-MENU Some items that are useful during underwater photography are not on the P-MENU in its factory condition. But these items can be moved to the P-MENU to allow access to them in the Bluefin HC7. ZEBRA will be used as an example of how to add an item to the P-MENU. ZEBRA displays diagonal stripes in the image in areas where the brightness is at or above a preset value. The stripes are not recorded. ZEBRA can be useful in understanding if part of the image will be overexposed. ZEBRA is in the camera menu under CAMERA SET and can be added to the P-MENU so it can be used in the Bluefin HC7. Take the following steps to add ZEBRA to the P-MENU. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. Turn the camera on in CAMERA-TAPE mode. Press the P-MENU button in the lower right corner of the touch screen. Go to the last page of the P-MENU and press the P-MENU SET UP button. Press the ADD button in the upper left corner (Refer Fig. 5). Press the OK button in the lower right corner to enter the CAMERA SET list. (Adding items from other lists will require scrolling to that list first) Press the down arrow until ZEBRA is selected (17 times!). Press the OK button in the lower right corner. Press the YES in the left position (Refer Fig. 6). If this is the first item added to the P-MENU in its factory condition, the effect will be to put it at the end of the list just before P-MENU SET UP. A new page will be created in the P-MENU and P-MENU SET UP will be the only button on the new page. The added item will be in the lower right position on the third page of the P-MENU. If you have already added items to the P-MENU, the new item may not be in the middle or lower button positions. Because the rotary control can only access items in the middle or lower positions, you may need to move the newly added item to allow access in the Bluefin HC7. (Fig. 5) (Fig. 6) 8 P-Menu Matrix Sony HC7 Functions usable in Bluefin HC7 Video Housing On HC7 P-Menu after RESET Required Change to P-Menu Position after RESET Scene Select Smth Slw Rec None TeleMacro Fader Exposure** Move to mid or lower P-Menu positions Shutter Speed** AE Shift** Yes None WB Shift** White Bal (except “Outdoor”) X.V. Color Move to mid or lower P-Menu positions Dial Set None Beep Language Focus** Quick Record Auto Slw Shtr Color Slow S Zebra Histogram Self Timer Digital Zoom Steady Shot Conv. Lens Pict. Effect Rec. Format Component No Add and move to mid or lower P-Menu positions TV Type Status Check Guide Frame Color Bar Tape Remaining Remote Ctrl. Rec. Lamp Disp. Output Menu Rotate A. Shutoff World Time **Function also available on CAM CTRL Dial. i.Link Conv. Mounting the Camera 1. Remove the rear plate by pushing the Latch Locks in and rotating the latches down and forward of the housing body (Refer Fig. 8). 2. Remove the Camera Tray. a. Push forward on the Camera Tray. b. Press the Camera Tray Release Latch down (Refer Fig. 9). The Camera Tray is spring loaded and will slide out of the housing. 3. Position the Camera Tray underneath the camera. The camera’s alignment hole (forward of the camera’s threaded hole) should fit over the pin in the camera tray. 4. Use the Mounting Screw to secure the Camera Tray to the camera body. It is important that the screw be snug to prevent the camera from moving. 5. Open the connector cover under the screen on the camera and plug the end of the long cable into the blue LANC jack (Refer Fig. 10). 6. Insert the video cable into the A/V OUT connector on the rear of the camera (Refer Fig. 11). 7. Connect microphone (Refer Fig. 11). 8. On the housing, pull the CAM CTRL knob out and rotate it slightly until it catches in the out position. You need to do this each time the camera is installed or removed from the housing. 9. Align the front of the Camera Tray with the base of the housing. 10. Slide the Camera Tray forward until the latch engages. 11. Rotate the CAM CTRL dial slightly until it returns to its inner position. 12. Replace rear plate. 13. Align guide pins and connector into base of Camera Tray. 14. Rotate both latches evenly until they lock. Ensure the rear plate draws in straight Operation Left Smart Grip Controls (Refer Fig. 12) Far - Moves focus point further from camcorder. Near - Moves focus point closer to camcorder. Photo - Records still video capture to Memory Stick (in either video or photo mode). Light - After initial power up from battery pod, cycles Elite Lights through three output levels. Press and hold for three seconds to turn lights off. For Pro Lights, it turns them on or off. Photo Dis. - Non-operational 10 Camera Tray Release (Fig. 9) (Fig. 8) Microphone (on front of camera) LANC cable A/V Out (Fig. 11) (Fig. 10) Lights MOM AF Photo Dis. AF/Off Far/+ Tele Photo REC Near/- Wide (Fig. 12) (Fig. 13) 11 Right Smart Grip Controls (Refer Fig. 14) Tele - Zooms camcorder to telephoto. Wide - Zooms camcorder to wide angle. Rec - Toggles camcorder between record/standby. Mom.Af - Press and hold this button to put the camcorder into “momentary AF”. Camcorder remains in AF as long as the button is pressed. Once released, the camcorder switches to manual focus. This is useful in stopping the camcorder from “seeking” when filming in a low contrast environment. To return the camcorder to AF, press the AF/OFF button. Af / Off - (dual function) - Press and release, to switch camcorder to auto focus. Press and hold for 3 seconds, to turn the camcorder off. Front Plate (Refer Fig. 14) Flip Filter - Rotate lever to engage or disengage color correction filter. Rear Plate (Refer Fig. 15) On/Mode - Turns the camcorder on and cycles through modes. Housing Left Side (Refer Fig. 16) Manual - Activates the camera’s manual button. Briefly pushing this button activates manual control of the active function. You can change the active function by pushing and holding the button until the menu of options appears on the display. Camera Control Knob - Adjusts the function activated with the Manual button. Touch Screen Controls - Three buttons and one rotary control allow partial access to the camera’s P-Menu. Rotate the knob to position the internal selector over a button on the camera’s screen. Press the buttons to access various controls on the camera’s screen (Refer Fig. 17a and 17b). 12 ON/MODE Button (Fig. 14) (Fig. 15) (Fig. 16) (Fig. 17a) (Fig. 17b) 13 Using the Bluefin in VTR Mode Push the Bluefin’s Mode button until the camcorder enters VTR Mode as listed and illustrated below, the Bluefin’s Smart Grip Controls allow you to controls the camcorder’s VTR functions while the camcorder is still inside the Bluefin. Left Smart Grip Controls (Refer Fig. 18) Far - Frame Back while paused and reverse direction during playback Near - Frame Advance while paused Photo Dis. - Rewind Lights - Not used Photo - Captures still image to Memory Stick Right Smart Grip Controls (Refer Fig. 19) Tele - Stop Wide - Slow Motion Mom. Af - Pause AF/Off - Play Rec - Fast Forward during Stop and records video to memory stick. (Not Used) Pause Rewind Play Frame Back Stop Photo Fast Forward Frame Adv Slow Motion (Fig. 18) (Fig. 19) 14 Lens Installation / Removal To Install Lens 1. 2. 3. 4. Perform O-ring inspection. Align lens to housing details. Press lens into housing. Rotate clockwise until Locking pin engages. To Remove Lens 1. Slide Locking pin outward away from lens. 2. Rotate lens counter clockwise. 3. Pull away from housing. Reversing Smart Grip Button Functions Smart Grips can be programmed to swap left and right button functions. This is useful if a Smart Grip battery becomes exhausted during a dive. You then can swap Smart Grip functions to maintain primary housing operation. This is a total button function swap, not a button-by-button nor a custom configuration. Press either FAR/- and NEAR/+ or TELE and WIDE buttons simultaneously and hold for three seconds. Button functions are now swapped. Button functions will mirror opposite handle, i.e. REC and PHOTO, AF/OFF and PHOTO DIS. This is a handle-by-handle procedure. Performing this function on one handle will not switch both of the handles at once. Revert to original button configuration Perform the same swap procedure. Press either FAR/- and NEAR/+ or TELE and WIDE simultaneously and hold for three seconds. Eventually the batteries in the Smart Grips will totally exhaust. Contact Light & Motion to order a replacement battery and O-ring kit (part #802-0117), or remove the Smart Grip handle cover and replace the two batteries located inside. Batteries are CR 1/3 N and can usually be purchased from any store that stocks camera and watch batteries. 15 Bluefin Monitors - Getting Started Illustrated below are the components of the Compact Monitor and the Remote Monitor. Take time to identify and become familiar with each part. Compact Monitor Remote Monitor Bulkhead Lens Shade Clamp Assembly Monitor Cable Bluefin Monitor - Bulkhead Installation 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. Remove the Rear Plate. Using a flat head screwdriver or coin, remove the Port Plug (Refer Fig. 20). On the inside of the Rear Plate, remove the four screws using a 3/32 Allen key and remove circuit board (Refer Fig. 21). Feed Bulk Head cable through Bulk Head port (Refer Fig. 22). Insert Bulk Head into Rear Plate until it is firmly seated. Tightening bulk head by turning the bulk head itself with a 3/4” wrench. Attach Bulk Head Cable into the Primary Bulkhead connector on the inside of the Rear Plate circuit board. Replace circuit board and secure it to the Rear Plate using the four button head cap screws. 16 Button head cap screws (Fig. 21) (Fig. 20) Bulkhead Port (Fig. 22) Attaching the Remote or Compact Monitor 1. 2. 3. 4. Attach clamp assembly to back of monitor. Attach monitor/clamp assembly to quick connect post by pressing down and rotating until black sleeve locks into position. Adjust monitor by releasing clamp assembly (clockwise to tighten, counter clockwise to loosen). Cable plugs are identical at each end. Attach by aligning the pins and pressing into the bulkhead until the black rubber seats. Turn locking sleeve clockwise to tighten. Compact Monitor Operation Power On/Off The monitor will power on and off with the camcorder. 17 Remote Monitor Operation 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. If necessary, provide power to the monitor by positioning the appropriate bulkhead switch, to the ON position. The switch is located on the inside of the Rear Plate. Connect monitor cable to Bulkhead prior to entering the water. Connect monitor cable to Remote Monitor prior to entering the water. Station the BlueFin housing in the area you are going to shoot. Gently let out the slack in the cable as you move the viewing location. Operation of Controls: Left Side (Refer Fig. 18) L. Light - Operates left video light. R. Light - Operates right video light. Bright - Adjust brightness of monitor. Far - Moves focus point further from camcorder. Close - Moves focus point closer to camcorder. Right Side (Refer Fig. 19) Af/Off AF - Press once to return camcorder to auto focus from manual focus. OFF - Turns camcorder off. Press and hold for three seconds then release. Rec - Toggles between record and stand-by modes. Mom.Af - Pressing and holding this button puts the camcorder into “Momentary AF”. Camcorder remains in AF as long as the button is pressed. Once released, the camcorder switches to manual focus. This is useful in stopping the camcorder from “seeking” when shooting in a low contrast environment. To return the camcorder to AF, press the AF/OFF button. Tele- Zooms camera to telephoto. Wide - Zooms camera to wide angle. Power On/Off with Remote Monitor On - When camcorder is in a powered down state, press any button on the Remote Monitor EXCEPT BRIGHT to return camcorder to powered up state and activate the Remote Monitor LCD screen. Off - Press and hold AF / OFF button for three seconds. 18 Charging the Remote and Compact Monitor 1. Remove the Charging Port Plug using a coin or large flat head screwdriver (Refer Fig. 23). 2. Plug charger into a 110v outlet. This charger is only rated at this voltage. If you do not have access to a 110v outlet, you must use a converter. 3. 4. 5. 6. Plug charging connector from charger into charging port on Remote Monitor. Charge for 8-14 hours, then remove charging cord. Check O-ring on Charging Port Plug. Replace Charging Port Plug. IMPORTANT: Failure to re-install Charging Port Plug will flood the Monitor. Diving Without a Monitor Attached If you do not use the monitor you MUST de-activate power to the bulkhead before entering the water. To de-activate BlueFin bulkhead: 1. Remove the Rear Plate. 2. Locate the power switch on the inside of the Rear Plate. 3. Move the switch to the OFF position. Charging Plug (Fig. 23) (Fig. 24) 19 Display Icons on Monitors Monitor Screen: In order to see the camera display information in the monitor screen, you will need to set the camera to V-OUT/PANEL on the menu screen. Go to menu, scroll to STANDARD SET, highlight display and set to V-OUT/ PANEL (See Fig 24 on previous page). Refer to your Sony instruction manual. If done correctly, the external monitor will now display all of the camcorder viewfinder information. Bluefin Light Systems - Getting Started Pictured below are the components of the Sunray Pro, Sunray-S Mini Pro and Sunray-S Mini Elite lighting system. Take a moment to familiarize yourself with each part for later identification and use. Sunray Pro Light System Battery Pods Charger and electrical cord Pod Locker HID light heads 20 Light Arms Li-ion Batteries Sunray-S Mini Pro Light System Battery Pods Light Arms NiMH Batteries Charger and electrical cord Pod Locker HID light heads Sunray-S Mini Elite Light System Light Arms Battery Pods Charger and electrical cord Pod Locker Light heads Li-ion Batteries 21 Charging Batteries It is recommended that you charge your batteries when they are received. It is also recommended to charge batteries just prior to use. 1. The charger can accept an electrical range of 100 - 240v and 50 - 60hz. 2. The charger has two LED lights: Left LED: Right LED: Green when charging NiMH batteries. Orange when fast charging. Green during top-up charge and when charge is complete. 3. To attach charger to battery, align arrow on charger connector with arrow on battery label and push together until connectors seat (Refer Fig. 25). Note: The fast charger time is approximately 2.5 hours. (Fig. 25) (Fig. 26) Installing Batteries 1. 2. 3. Slide the battery back into the pod with the contact end inserted first so that the connector will align with the socket inside the pod (Refer Fig. 26). Inspect the O-ring on the pod cap. (See O-ring maintenance). Replace the front cap onto the pod. Note: Insure that the removal strap attached to the battery does not interfere with the seal when the end cap is attached to the pod. 4. Turn the knob on the end cap clockwise 1/8 turn until it stops. The end cap will now be locked into place. The end caps are specific to the left and right pods. 22 Removing Batteries 1. Rotate latch at the front of the pod counter-clockwise 1/8 turn, until it stops. 2. Pull the front cap off the pod. 3. Pull the battery from the pod using removal strap. Mounting Battery Pods 1. 2. 3. Remove the rear plate of the housing. Slide the battery pods into housing channels. Insert Pod Locker between the pods and tighten using 1/8” Allen key. Do not over-tighten. Connecting Lights to Battery Pods 1. 2. 3. 4. Plug in the cable connectors on the pod. Tighten the locking sleeves by rotating clockwise until tight. Plug in the cable connectors on the Light Head. (Pro Lights only) Tighten the locking sleeves by rotating clockwise until tight. Light Operation Confirm that the mode selector (flat position of bezel around power button) is set to the P setting for Pro or Mini Pro Lights or E for Mini Elite Lights (Refer Fig 27). Operation from Smart Grips 1. Activate initial power-up by pressing the Pod Power Button (Refer Fig 27). After initial power-up lights may be controlled using LIGHT button on the left Smart Grip. 2. Turn off lights by pressing and holding the LIGHT button. Operation from Battery Pods 1. Turn on light by pressing the Power Button on the rear cap. 2. Turn off light by pressing and holding the Power Button on the rear cap. 23 Power Button (Fig. 27) Pre-Dive Checklist 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Make sure you have a Mini DV tape in the camcorder. Make sure you have a completely charged battery in the camera. Verify operation of all housing controls. Check that the lens lock is securely engaged and that the latch pin is in the locked position. Clean lens if necessary. Check that the rear plate O-rings are seated correctly and that the rear latches are in the closed and locked position. First Time Use All Light & Motion equipment is pressure tested prior to shipping. However, there could be unseen damage due to shipping. A test dive without the camcorder in the housing is highly recommended. After the initial dive with just the housing, make the following checks: 1. 2. 3. 4. Dry off housing exterior. Remove the Rear Plate and visually inspect for moisture. Reach inside the housing and trace a finger around all view ports and mating surfaces. If any water is detected, contact the housing reseller or the Light & Motion service department. After Diving Care 1. Immediately submerge the housing in fresh water. While in fresh water, work all the switches and press all the buttons to work any remaining salt water out of recessed areas. 2. Remove housing from the rinse tank and towel dry. 24 Housing Storage Store housing and Travel Case in a dry location the first 24 hours after a dive. Leave the Rear Plate off the housing to allow for air circulation. Similarly, leave Travel Case Lid about two inches open. Allow any residual water to evaporate from the Travel Case prior to storing the housing. Replacing Handle Batteries 1. 2. 3. 4. Using an Allen key, remove the two screws on the back of the handle. (Refer fig. 28) Remove the Handle Cap from the handle assembly (Refer fig. 29). Remove old batteries from handle board. Install new 1/3 N batteries into the handle board (Refer. fig. 30). Note: The +/- position of the batteries is critical. If batteries are installed backwards, they will damage the handle board. 5. Inspect the Handle Cap O-ring or replace with a new O-ring. 6. Press the Handle Cap into the handle assembly so O-ring seals evenly. 7. Replace both screws in Handle Cap and tighten using Allen key. Smart Grip O-ring and Battery Kit—Part # 802-0117 (Refer fig. 31) Kit contains one O-ring and battery set for one Smart Grip. (Fig. 28) (Fig. 29) 25 (Fig. 30) (Fig. 31) O-ring Care & Maintenance O-rings are the critical component that keeps water out of the housing. Routinely inspect O-rings and replace at least once a year. If your O-rings are damaged, contact the Light & Motion service department for an O-ring replacement kit. Follow these steps for proper O-ring function. 1. 2. 3. The sealing system used on the rear plate incorporates two O-rings. This is the most critical area of the housing for maintenance and should be inspected before every dive. Make sure the rear plate O-rings and the mating surface on the inside of the main housing are free of grit, hair, lint and anything that could breach the O-ring seal. After frequent diving or if O-rings appear dirty, remove O-rings and clean the grooves. To remove O-rings, use finger pressure or the rounded edge of a plastic card to lift the O-ring out of the groove. Note: Never use a metal object to remove an O-ring. It will cause damage to the O-ring and mating surface. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. To check O-rings for damage, place the O-ring between the index finger and thumb. Then pull the O-ring through your fingers, feeling for any debris or wear. If O-rings are dirty, it is best to replace them. Washing dirty O-rings with soap and water is not recommended. Soap breaks down the lubricants and will compromise the integrity of the seal. Properly greased O-rings will help maintain sealing integrity and minimize O-ring degradation. Use enough grease to lubricate the O-ring thoroughly, but not so much that it will attract additional debris. Clean the groove with a lint free swab or the folded edge of a paper towel. All of the front optic ports for the housing also utilize two O-ring seals. Also check these seals every time the optic is removed. 26 O-ring Parts Bluefin O-ring Replacement Kit part # 802-0096 includes: Two O-rings for the Rear Plate and two O-rings for front optic. Smart Grip O-ring and Battery Kit part # 802-0117 includes: O-ring and battery for one Smart Grip. Note: O-rings used for the Rear Plate and all optics are different sizes. Be sure to replace the appropriate O-ring in its respective groove. Other Maintenance 1. Clean the Connectors - Pay special attention to the condition of the connectors at the end of the cables. Equally important is the female receptacle in the battery pod. These metal connectors should “shine like a new penny.” 2. Apply a light film of O-ring grease to cables and connectors to prevent pre-mature degradation. Note: We highly recommend a factory annual service to maintain proper operation of your underwater video equipment. 27 Returning Products for Care We highly recommend an annual factory service to maintain the proper operation of your Bluefin Housing. 1. 2. Before returning your Light & Motion product for care, please call or email our service department for a RMA number. Ship your product pre-paid freight with the return number printed on the outside of the box. It is recommended that you keep your shipper’s tracking number until the product is returned to you. Warning: Do not ship your camera inside the housing. Shipping companies may drop your system from up to three feet which could damage your camera. Contact Light and Motion Sales Department: (831) 645-1525 • Fax (831) 375-2517 Service Department: (831) 645-1572 • Fax (831) 375-2517 Mail: Light & Motion 300 Cannery Row Monterey, CA 93940 European Service Center FEP Ltd. E-mail: support@lightandmotion.com Attn: Steve Mawle Aston House Heimdon Rd. Sulgrave OX17-2SQ England 01295 768444 (office) 07917 320370 (mobile) 01295 768446 (fax) info@fep.co.uk www.fep.co.uk World Wide Web: www.uwimaging.com 28 Bluefin Accessories Bluefin Two-Year Fault Free Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . 905-0201 Bluefin HD Super-Wide Angle Lens . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 802-0201 Bluefin Super Macro Lens . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 802-0095 Bluefin Tripod Mount . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 802-0152 Bluefin Pole Cam Mounting Kit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 802-0148 Bluefin Custom Travel Case . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 775-0010 Bluefin Housing O-ring Kit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 802-0096 Smart Grip Battery and O-ring Replacement Kit . . . . . 802-0117 Bluefin Handle Thread Ring Replacement Kit . . . . . . . . 802-0147 Light & Motion Lanyard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 802-0167 Replacement Monitor Shade . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 661-0336 Sunray-S 7.2v NiMH battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 800-0086 Sunray-S 10.8 NiMH battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 800-0082 Sunray 110/220v Multi-Chem Charger . . . . . . . . . . . . . 800-0124 20w Halogen Lamp (Mini Elite Light System) . . . . . . . . 824-0026 Mini Elite Light System O-ring Kit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 800-0087 29 300 Cannery Row • Monterey, CA 93940 (831) 645-1525 • Fax (831) 375-2517 www.uwimaging.com 905-0271-A
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