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- Page 1 Fantasea Line FRX100 VA S Housing (Cat. No. 15355) for Sony RX100 VA, V, RX100 IV and RX100 III Instruction Manual FRX100 VA S Housing Instruction Manual 20220601...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
LOSING OUSING ....................................EMOVING MERA OUSING ............................‐I SING THE AMERA UILT LASH ............................... FANTASEA HYBRID VACUUM SAFETY SYSTEM ....................25 OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES ............................. 33 XTERNAL LASHES ...................................... & V LASH IDEO IGHTING ETS.................................. CCESSORIES ......................................CARE & MAINTENANCE ............................36 FANTASEA PRODUCT CONSUMER LIMITED WARRANTY ................... -
Page 3: Disclaimer
While every effort has been made in order to ensure that the information included in this instruction manual is accurate and complete, no liability will be accepted for any errors or omissions. Fantasea Line reserves the right to change product specifications and features described herein at any time without prior notice. -
Page 4: Features & Specifications
Features & Specifications Depth rated to 60m/200 feet Made from durable injection molded Polycarbonate Access to all essential camera controls and functions with clearly labeled controls Shock resistant Double O‐ring main seal Special cold‐shoe mount for lighting accessories ... -
Page 5: Included In Package
INCLUDED IN PACKAGE 1. FRX100 VA S Housing 7. Small plastic C‐shaped washer 2. Removable flash diffuser with secure line 8. Screwdriver 3. Hand lanyard 9. Silica gel packs 4. Silicone grease 10. O‐ring remover 5. Anti‐glare hood for LCD screen 11. - Page 6 Hybrid Vacuum Safety System Components Vacuum pump (w/o fitting) Rubber fitting for pump Multi purpose key (2 parts) Double‐sided stickers FRX100 VA S Housing Instruction Manual 20220601...
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Page 7: Identification Of Housing Parts
IDENTIFICATION OF HOUSING PARTS Please refer to the Sony RX100 VA / V / IV / III camera instruction manuals for detailed descriptions and instructions regarding all camera Note controls and functions. It is strongly recommended that you familiarize yourself with all the controls topside before using these controls underwater. - Page 8 5. Cold‐Shoe Mount for Lighting Accessories‐ Enables mounting a flash, video light, torch or focus light on top of the housing by using a dedicated connector. For further information regarding such connectors, please visit the Fantasea website – www.fantasea.com FRX100 VA S Housing Instruction Manual 20220601...
- Page 9 Front Side of Housing ‐ Corresponding numbered descriptions are found below the image 6. Fiber Optic Cable Plate 7. Control Ring 8. Lens Port 9. Tripod Mounting Screw Holes 10. Lanyard Loop (bottom) 6. Fiber Optic Cable Plate‐ a. When installed on the housing, the fiber optic cable plate and the two adaptors inserted inside it allow for an easy attachment of 2 fiber optic cables to the housing.
- Page 10 In order to maintain the threads of the lens port, it is recommended to apply a small amount of silicone grease to the threads on the housing port and on the accessory lens prior to installation. For a selection of lens accessories available, visit the Fantasea website www.fantasea.com 9.
- Page 11 22. Latch Dial Lock Rotary Wheel 24. Playback 23. Custom / Delete 11. Vacuum Valve – For instructions of use, please refer to the section “Fantasea Hybrid Vacuum Safety System”. Prior to opening a vacuumed housing, the vacuum should be released Important Notice using the Vacuum Valve.
- Page 12 disabled. Therefore, in such cases, it's recommended to switch to Auto shooting mode to eliminate the flash after it has been popped up. 13. Movie (Video Control) Button – a. Push the Movie (video) Control in any shooting mode to start recording a video. The record symbol (REC) appears and displayed with the elapsed time.
- Page 13 b. To assign additional functions for this button, enter the Menu Custom Settings Custom Key Settings C Button, and select the desired function. 24. Playback – Pushing this button allows you to enter the playback mode and to review images or videos stored on the memory card.
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Page 14: Setting Up The Housing
SETTING UP THE HOUSING It is important that a first dive is always carried out with the housing empty (no camera installed inside) in order to verify that the housing Note watertight seal has not been affected during transport and after long periods of storage. - Page 15 back of the housing. First install the anti‐glare hood over the top rail (image #3) and then gently and carefully stretch it downwards to install it on the bottom rail, making sure it’s sitting securely on both upper and lower rails (image #4). e.
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Page 16: Opening The Housing
Important Notice using the Vacuum Valve. For further instructions, please refer to the section “Fantasea Hybrid Vacuum Safety System”. 1. Pull the small red tab located at the bottom of the latch dial outwards (up and away from the housing), as indicated by the arrow direction (image #5). There is no need to apply any force. -
Page 17: Checking The O-Ring
CHECKING THE O‐RING 1. Prior to each closure of the housing, the back door black O‐ring should be visually inspected. If there is any debris present, including dirt, sand, dust, hair or any other matter, it must be cleaned to ensure a proper watertight seal. -
Page 18: When Installing The Rx100 Iii Camera Inside The Housing
6. The white O‐ring featured on the back side of the front door should be visually inspected prior to each dive. If there is any debris present, gently wipe the area with a soft microfiber cloth in order to cleanse it. 7. -
Page 19: Installing The Camera
Housing backdoor C‐shaped washer Image #10 Black plastic 2‐ pointed seat at end of shaft Image #11 7. Finally, re‐install the black rubber disc at the end of the control by pushing it against the shaft until it is fully and securely seated. Do so by mounting the 2 holes on the disc center onto the 2 protruding points at the end of the black plastic 2‐pointed seat. - Page 20 2. Hold the camera parallel to the housing and then gently install it inside (image #12). Avoid inserting one side of the camera prior to the other, as this will make the installation difficult and might cause damage to the camera or housing. 3.
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Page 21: Closing The Housing
that the silica gel pack doesn’t stick out, or else it might interfere with the watertight seal of the housing. 5. If making use of the Vacuum System, make sure it is fully charged and turn it on prior to closing the housing (see section “Hybrid Vacuum Safety System”). -
Page 22: Removing The Camera From The Housing
2. Prior to opening a vacuumed housing, the vacuum should be released using the Vacuum Valve. For further instructions, please refer to the section “Fantasea Hybrid Vacuum Safety System”. 3. When opening the housing, it is important to hold it so the lens port is facing down. This will prevent the camera from slipping out of the housing while being opened. -
Page 23: Using The Camera Built-In Flash
4. Open the housing as described in the section “Opening the Housing” and carefully remove the camera from the housing. Take sufficient care that no water drips from your hair and body onto the housing and camera. USING THE CAMERA BUILT‐IN FLASH 1. - Page 24 e. During the dive, in order to disable the flash diffuser, the diffuser can be turned clockwise around the lens port until it reaches a horizontal position and clicks (image #20). This rest‐ point of the diffuser eliminates the need to completely remove it from the housing during the dive.
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Page 25: Fantasea Hybrid Vacuum Safety System
FANTASEA HYBRID VACUUM SAFETY SYSTEM The Fantasea Hybrid Vacuum Safety System is an optional pre‐dive vacuum test and leak detector safety system. The system allows confirming the watertight seal of the housing prior to the dive using the vacuum system and monitoring the housing seal during the dive using the moisture detector. - Page 26 Identification of System Parts (Housing Back Door Exterior) Vacuum Valve Vacuum Valve Protective Cap Vacuum Release Charging the Unit 1. Turn the unit on using the power switch featured on the Signal Board. 2. The LED Indicator will start flashing blue: a.
- Page 27 12. To extend the battery’s lifespan: a. Avoid draining the battery all the way to 0%. Even though the unit can handle a few more dives even when the LED Indicator starts rapidly flashing blue, it is best to connect the unit to a charger at this point.
- Page 28 4. Install the Rubber Fitting on the Vacuum Pump. Hold the Rubber Fitting against the Vacuum Pump so its wide opening faces the funnel of the pump. Insert the funnel of the pump into the Rubber Fitting and then push the fitting against the funnel until it is fully inserted (image #23).
- Page 29 9. Analysis duration is approx. 3‐4 minutes. During this time, the housing must be left uninterrupted. Avoid moving the housing or pushing any of the housing controls during the analysis. 10. Once the analysis is complete, the LED Indicator will turn either red or green, depending on the results: a.
- Page 30 13. Once the pre‐dive check is complete and the watertight seal of the housing has been confirmed: a. Reinstall the Protective Cap over the Vacuum Valve if it hasn’t been reinstalled yet. Note that the Vacuum Valve is watertight even without the Protective Cap, as long as the Vacuum Release Tip isn’t pulled out during the dive.
- Page 31 Apply a slight layer of Fantasea Silicone Grease on the O‐ring. Note that the amount of lubrication required on the O‐ring is only enough to allow it to slip into place without friction, so it does not twist or become dislodged.
- Page 32 Vacuum Valve Removal 1. In case of removing the Vacuum Valve for whatever reason, follow the steps below: a. Remove the Vacuum Valve from its port using the Multi purpose key. a. Install the M16 Cap included in the package on the Vacuum Valve port by screwing it all the way in (image #28).
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Page 33: Optional Accessories
OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES FOR THE FULL SELECTION OF FANTASEA ACCESSORIES COMPATIBLE WITH THE FRX100 VA S HOUSING, PLEASE REFER TO THE FANTASEA WEBSITE – WWW.FANTASEA.COM EXTERNAL FLASHES Underwater flashes and strobes were designed to improve the color, lighting and quality of your underwater images. - Page 34 c. Simply push the adaptor featured at the end of the cable into the dedicated slots on the front side of the plate, instead of the adaptors you’ve just pulled out, until they are fully fitted inside. Gently pull the fiber optic cable in order to make sure that it doesn’t come off easily.
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Page 35: Flash & Video Lighting Sets
FLASH & VIDEO LIGHTING SETS A variety of Fantasea flash and video lighting sets are available for the FRX100 VA S Housing, enabling you to further enhance your images and videos. These sets include trays, Flex arms, slave flashes, powerful and sturdy yet stylish video lights, fiber optic cables, focus lights, padded bags and more. -
Page 36: Care & Maintenance
CARE & MAINTENANCE The Fantasea FRX100 VA S Housing requires only a minimum amount of care for safe and reliable performance. The following tips will enable you to get the best results: 1. Always rinse your housing in streaming fresh water and if possible soak the housing in a fresh water tub or rinse tank for about 20 minutes after every dive in order to dissolve the salt water crystals from around the controls and openings of the housing. -
Page 37: Fantasea Product Consumer Limited Warranty
If a product defect arises and a valid claim is received within the Warranty Period, at its option, Fantasea, or its authorized service facilities will either (1) repair the product defect at no charge, (2) exchange the product with a product that is new or which has been manufactured from new or serviceable used parts and is at least functionally equivalent to the original product.