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- Page 1 Own er’s Manu al BLUEFIN SR12/11 www.uwimaging.com...
- Page 3 Standard Warranty Light & Motion provides a limited warranty to the original purchaser for the Bluefin SR12/11 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.
- Page 4 Welcome Congratulations on your purchase of a Bluefin SR12/11 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.
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Page 5: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents Getting Started ............4 Camera Preparation . -
Page 6: Getting Started
Getting Started Illustrated below are the locations of Bluefin’s features and functions. Take time to familiarize yourself with the housing. Lens Lock Light Arm Base Flip Filter Lever Manual Button Self-Locking Rotary Latch (one on each side) Camera Control Knob Menu Control Knob Monitor Back Touch Screen Controls... -
Page 7: Camera Preparation
Camera Preparation 1. Install a fully charged Sony InfoLithium H-series battery pack. While any H-series battery is compatible with the SR12/11, we recommend the NP-FH100 for extended battery life. 2. 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 camera body so the screen is facing outward. 3. If a Memory Stick is desired for still images instead of using the camera’s hard drive, install a Memory Stick PRO Duo and complete the following steps: a. - Page 8 (Fig. 3) (Fig. 4) (Fig. 6) (Fig. 5) Camera Tray Release (Fig. 7) (Fig. 8) (Fig. 9) (Fig. 10)
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Page 9: Mounting The Camera In The Housing
Mounting the Camera Remove the monitor back by pushing the Latch Locks in and rotating the latches down and forward of the housing body (Fig. 6). Remove the Camera Tray. The Camera Tray is spring loaded and will slide out of the housing. -
Page 10: White Balance & Other Touchscreen Options
White Balance & Other Touchscreen Options Below you’ll find an outline of the options that are accessible through the housing’s manual buttons while the camera is on: White Balance 1. With the camera in “Video” mode, use the rotary control to select the “Options” menu. (Fig. 13) Press the F2 button on the Bluefin housing to access the “Camera 3” tab. 3. Twist the rotary control dial to select “White Balance”. - Page 11 Tele Macro Use the rotary control dial to select the “Options” menu and again to select the “Camera 1” tab. Continue down the menu and select “Tele Macro” to toggle this function on/off. Press the F1 button twice to exit the setup menu. Smooth Slow Recording Use the F1 button to enter the “Home”...
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Page 12: Operation Of The Bluefin
Operation Left Smart Grip Controls (Fig. 15) Far - Moves focus point further from camcorder. Near - Moves focus point closer to camcorder. Photo - Records still video capture to Memory Stick or HDD (in video or photo mode). Light - After initial power up from battery pod, cycles Light & Motion lights through three output levels. - Page 13 Lights MOM AF Info AF/Off Tele Photo Near Wide (Fig. 15) (Fig. 16) Flip Filter Lever ON/MODE Button (Fig. 18) (Fig. 17) Camera Control Knob Touch Screen Controls (Fig. 20) (Fig. 19)
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Page 14: Using The Bluefin In Vtr Mode
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 (Fig. -
Page 15: Lens Installation / Removal
Lens Installation / Removal To Install Lens (fig. 23 & 24) Perform O-ring inspection. Align lens to housing details. Press lens into housing. Rotate clockwise until Locking pin engages. To Remove Lens Slide Locking pin outward away from lens. Rotate lens counter clockwise. Pull away from housing. -
Page 16: Bluefin Light Systems - Getting Started
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 your Light & Motion dealer 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. - Page 17 Sunray 2000 Light System Light Arms Charger and electrical cord NiMH Batteries Pod Locker LED light heads Battery Pods Sunray 1000 Light System Light Arms Charger and electrical cord Pod Locker NiMH Batteries LED light heads Battery Pods Sunray Halogen Light System Light Arms Charger and electrical cord Pod Locker...
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Page 18: Installing Batteries
Installing Batteries 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. -
Page 19: Connecting Lights To Battery Pods
Connecting Lights to Battery Pods 1. Plug in the cable connectors on the pod. 2. Tighten the locking sleeves by rotating clockwise until tight. Light Operation Operation from Smart Grips Make sure that the camera is powered on within the housing Power up the pods by pressing the red “Power”... -
Page 20: Pre-Dive Checklist
Pre-Dive Checklist Make sure you have four completely charged batteries in the monitor back. 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. -
Page 21: Replacing Handle Batteries
Replacing Handle Batteries Using an Allen key, remove the two screws on the back of the handle. (Refer fig. 30) Remove the Handle Cap from the handle assembly (Refer fig. 31). Remove old batteries from handle board. Install two new 1/3 N batteries into the handle board (Refer. fig. 32). The +/- position of the batteries is critical. -
Page 22: O-Ring Care And Maintenance
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 your Light & Motion dealer for an O-ring replacement kit. Follow these steps for proper O-ring function. -
Page 23: Other Maintenance
Other Maintenance 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.” Apply a light film of O-ring grease to cables and connectors to prevent pre-mature degradation. -
Page 24: Returning Products For Care
Returning Products for Care We highly recommend an annual factory service to maintain the proper operation of your Bluefin Housing. 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. -
Page 25: Bluefin Accessories
Bluefin Accessories Bluefin HD 80-Degree Lens ..... 802-0201 Fathom 90-Degree Wide-Angle Lens ....802-0210 Fathom 110-Degree Wide-Angle Lens . - Page 26 Notes...
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