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Summary of Contents for Ikelite LX15
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Page 1: Product Registration
Underwater Housing for Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX10, LX15 Product Number 6171.01 Product Registration Please register your product at ikelite.com within 15 days of purchase. Our product registration database is the best way for us to contact you in the event of a product update. -
Page 2: About This Product
About this Product Thank you for your purchase of Ikelite equipment. Please read this instruction manual completely before attempting to operate or dive with this product. Please visit ikelite.com to register your product to receive information on any updates or notices pertaining to your equipment. -
Page 3: Important Notices
Do not remove the Accessory Port Hole Plug unless you are » installing a compatible accessory. Your housing features two 1/2-20 threaded Accessory Port which may be used for attachment of factory optional or aftermarket housing accessories. Visit ikelite.com for an updated list of factory optional accessories. -
Page 4: Table Of Contents
Contents Product Registration About this Product Included in the Box Specifications Important Notices Accessory Port Getting to Know Your Housing Getting to Know Your Housing - continued Setting Up Your Camera Pre-Installation Checklist & Initial Camera Settings Attach Aperture Gear Ring to Camera Setting Up Your Housing Opening the Housing Inserting the Camera... -
Page 5: Getting To Know Your Housing
Getting to Know Your Housing Shutter Button Motion Picture Button Fiber Optic Ports Zoom Lever Accessory Port Hole Plug Aperture Lens Port Ring Snap Tray Mounts... -
Page 6: Getting To Know Your Housing - Continued
Getting to Know Your Housing - continued Housing Main Rear Dial O-Ring ON/OFF Mode Dial Control Ring MENU/SET Button DISP Self-Timer Housing Plate Lanyard Mount Camera Mounting Plate... -
Page 7: Setting Up Your Camera
Setting Up Your Camera Pre-Installation Checklist & Initial Camera Settings 1. Fully charge camera battery. 2. Insert and format an SD card. 3. Set Mode dial to “A” aperture priority. Minimum shutter speed with flash activated is 1/60th second. If a faster shutter speed is desired or the flash is not activated, switch to “M”... -
Page 8: Attach Aperture Gear Ring To Camera
Attach Aperture Gear Ring to Camera 1. Using the .050 Hex Key, DIAGRAM B, page 9, back off the set screws so the screw ends are not showing inside the Gear Ring. 2. Align Aperture Gear Ring Recesses over Aperture Tabs on camera, Diagram A. -
Page 9: Setting Up Your Housing
4. Tighten the 3 set screws, DIAGRAM B, with the .050 hex key. The set screws are considered tight when they are “snug” against the camera aperture ring. DO NOT overtighten. Overtightening will cause the Gear Ring to warp. Set Screw Diagram B Lumix .050 Hex Key... -
Page 10: Inserting The Camera
2. Lid snaps are designed to provide enough force to compress the o-ring for a proper seal. Keep firm pressure against the lid snap while lifting it away. Lid Snap Lock 3. Repeat with remaining lid snap(s). 4. Remove the housing back. Inserting the Camera 1. -
Page 11: Closing The Housing
3. Line up the Mounting Screw with the Camera Tripod Socket. Use a coin or flat head screwdriver (preferred) to tighten the mounting plate to the camera. Camera Tripod Socket 1/4-20 Mounting Screw Camera Mounting Plate 4. Pull out on the housing control knobs to move them out of the way. 5. -
Page 12: Setting Up An External Strobe
2. Place the back onto the housing front. 3. Make sure no controls or wires are interfering with the o-ring or the back of the housing. 4. Place each lid snap into the corresponding hook on the housing back. 5. Push the lid snaps towards the housing until they are flat against the housing and the lock has engaged. -
Page 13: Final Check
2. Ensure that the fiber optic cord o-ring is in place. This o-ring does not provide waterproofing, however it does keep the fiber optic cord in place. 3. Attach one end of the fiber optic cord into one of the fiber optic ports on the front of the housing. -
Page 14: Entering The Water
2. Turn on the camera and check all control functions. 3. Make sure that the camera can obtain focus and take a photo. 4. Check battery life and open storage space on your memory card. 5. Check the flash/strobes, if using. 6. -
Page 15: Installing An Accessory Via The Accessory Port
2. Check the accessory fitting o-ring sealing area. Check o-ring and housing o-ring sealing area. All should be clean and free of hair, sand, or other debris. 3. Lightly lubricate o-ring with Ikelite lubricant. Use ONLY Ikelite lubricant. Other manufacturer lubricants can cause the o-ring to swell. -
Page 16: Maintenance
Maintenance Post-Dive 1. Rinse the housing in fresh water. Rotate the housing’s controls and press each button while submerged in fresh water to flush out any salt or debris to ensure smooth operation on future dives. 2. NEVER leave your housing in the fresh water rinse tank. Collisions with other peoples’... -
Page 17: Troubleshooting
8. Like regulators and other pressure-sensitive equipment, we recommend careful care and cleaning along with annual replacement of the factory seals. Troubleshooting Water enters the housing • Re-clean and re-install the main o-ring. • Take the housing underwater without a camera installed to ensure that the leaking has been corrected. -
Page 18: Spare Parts
Buttons are stuck • Soak the housing in lukewarm fresh water. Depress each button several times while the housing is submerged. • Apply lubricant to the button. Press the button several times to distribute the lubricant. Button(s) or control(s) do not line up •... -
Page 19: Limited Warranty
Ikelite product. Service and Repairs Ikelite is most interested in performing any service to ensure that all products perform as intended. Evidence of purchase date must be provided to obtain warranty service. No prior authorization is required. -
Page 20: Contact Us
If you have any questions about your product or need advice on getting the images you want, please contact us and we’ll do everything we can to help you capture your unique perspective. Ikelite Underwater Systems 50 W 33rd St. Indianapolis, IN 46208 USA (317) 923-4523 ikelite@ikelite.com...