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Page 1: Instruction Manual
Instruction Manual Video Camera Housing for SONY HDR-FX1 & HVR-Z1 ® Before operating the unit, please read this manual carefully. Keep it for future reference. - Page 2 INTRODUCTION & FEATURES PHENOM FXZ1 Marine housing for the Sony HDR-FX1 & HVR-Z1 Amphibico launches its all new, full-featured PHENOM FXZ1 HDV marine housing. Following in the same highly innovative footsteps as the Amphibico VH1000 and subsequent world-renowned underwater video housings, the new PHENOM FXZ1 will be just that...PHENOMENAL!!
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Unpacking Your Housing...3 Housing Features and Controls...4-5 Preparing the Camera & Housing...6-10 Opening the housing...6 Removing the saddle...6 Setting the camcorder...6 Setting the saddle...7 Installing the saddle...7 Connecting the saddle...7 Placing the camcorder...8 Closing the housing...8 Adjusting the IRIS and MENU knobs...9 Viewfinder eyepiece adjustment...9 Replacing the bayonet lens...9 Installing accessories...10... -
Page 4: Unpacking Your Housing
It is strongly recommended to test dive the housing once without camcorder installed to insure the housing is water tight. This instruction manual assumes that the user is already familiar with the SONY® HDR-FX1 and HVR-Z1 camcorders. If not, please read instruction manuals thoroughly before beginning to use the housing. -
Page 5: Housing Features And Controls
Accessory Mounting Holes Accessory Mounting Top Rail Accessory Mounting Side Rail Safety Latch Right Electronic Grip Zoom Wheel HOUSING FEATURES &CONTROLS Color Correction Flip Filter Lever Carry Handle Mounting Rail LCD Display Window Spare Flip Filter Lever Dual Hydrophone Bayonet Mount Wide Angle Lens Port... -
Page 6: Housing Features And Controls
Accessory Mounting Side Rail Iris Adjustment Knob Camcorder ND Filter Knob Left Electronic Grip HOUSING FEATURES &CONTROLS Iris Gain Shutter Focus Wheel Accessory Mounting Top Rail Control Panel Viewfinder Menu Navigation Wheel... -
Page 7: Preparing The Camera & Housing
PREPARING CAMCORDER & HOUSING OPENING THE HOUSING Sit the housing on a flat surface. Press and rotate both safety latches counterclockwise simultaneously until the rear door opens. REMOVING THE SADDLE 1. Rotate the saddle locking handle towards the right until it reaches the end. -
Page 8: Setting The Saddle
PREPARING CAMCORDER & HOUSING Settings SETTING THE SADDLE AUDIO Factory settings for the audio on the PHENOM have both channels set to HYD (Hydrophone). Switching audio settings to EXT permits you to use external audio equipment when connected to the PHENOM bulkhead connectors (optional). ZOOM The range on the zoom wheel (p.12) can be adjusted on the saddle. -
Page 9: Placing The Camcorder
PREPARING CAMCORDER & HOUSING PLACING THE CAMCORDER INTO THE HOUSING By now the camcorder is set, installed to the saddle and ready to be placed inside the housing. 1. Line up the camcorder and saddle with the docking tray found inside the housing. 2. -
Page 10: Adjusting The Iris And Menu Knobs
ADJUSTING THE IRIS AND MENU KNOBS Both the IRIS and MENU knobs are factory adjusted. However these knobs may need to be adjusted because camcorders do tend to vary in size, Therefore, it is recommended to try out these two knobs after the initial camcorder insertion (p.8). -
Page 11: Installing Accessories
INSTALLING ACCESSORIES The PHENOM as been equipped with mounting holes and railing systems to accommodate for a variety of accessories. Locations for a few of these accessories have been designated for your convenience. However, these locations can be used for other accessories. Some accessories like the monitor or video lights require to be connected to the housing. -
Page 12: Housing Camera & Operations
The PHENOM offers a large range of functions both electronic and mechanical. This chapter will explain to you in detail all of these functions. POWER ON The camcorder should be powered ON by default after inserting it into the housing. In the event that it's not, the trigger button on the right grip will activate the camcorder. -
Page 13: Zooming
ZOOMING On the PHENOM, zooming is achieved either with the zoom wheel or the right grip's ZOOM-W and ZOOM-T buttons. Zoom Wheel The zoom wheel enables you to vary the zoom speed. ZOOM-W and ZOOM-T Located on the right grip, the ZOOM-W and ZOOM-T buttons enables you to zoom through with a constant speed. -
Page 15: Effects
EFFECTS The HDR-FX1 & HVR-Z1 camcorders do not support this feature at the present moment. REVIEW The REVIEW button located on the left grip allows you to review the last few seconds of the most recently recorded scene while in record/standby mode. INDEX MARKER The index marker function included in the Phenom allows you to make an index for a scene. -
Page 16: Menu
HOUSING & CAMCORDER OPERATION MENU MENU Press on the MENU button located on the control panel to Control panel switch access the camcorder's menu. Once activated, you can navigate through the menu by rotating the menu navigation wheel located at the rear of the housing. Depressing this wheel will allow you to enter sub menus and make menu changes. -
Page 17: Maintenance
MAINTENANCE WARNING: DO NOT leave the housing exposed to direct sunshine, as extreme heat condition can be detrimental to certain of its components. 1. Keep housing and o-rings away from direct sunlight. Always store unit when possible away from direct sunlight as this can dry out and crack o-rings in the housing. -
Page 18: Specifications
SPECIFICATIONS PHENOM Marine housing for the Sony HDR-FX1 & HVR-Z1 - Marine grade aluminum Construction - Fully anodized with a hard coat of polyurethane paint and a clear coat - All hardware is marine grade brass and stainless steel - Optics: Marine bayonet mounted lens system, 0.68X rectilinear fully coated amphibious conversion lens. -
Page 19: Optional Accessories
The PHENOM offers an array of accessories and they are as follows: - Large carry case with casters and handle - Optics - +2 Diopter - Lights - 35/50 Watt “HID” Technology Arc Light with aluminum Extension Arm - 10 Watt Arc Light "HID Technology" with mounting arm - 3.5"... -
Page 20: General Shooting Tips
GENERAL SHOOTING TIPS 1. Best results will be obtained with natural light if the sun is directly overhead during calm water periods. 2. Placing the sun behind your shoulder during shooting will produce the best colors. 3. Wide angle is the preferred focus setting for best results with subject, as close as possible to the housing. This will reduce the water column and the amount of particles between subject and lens. -
Page 21: Warranty
WARRANTY All Amphibico products are guaranteed against defects in material or workmanship for one full year from the date of purchase for consumer use. These same products when used commercially will carry a 90-day warranty. No statutory warranty applies. Cameras housed in Amphibico housings are not covered under this warranty and ANY WATER DAMAGE SUSTAINED DUE TO INSTALLATION ERROR OR FOR ANY OTHER REASON IS NOT THE RESPONSIBILITY OF AMPHIBICO INC.