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11/19/01
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  • Page 1 PIONEERmanREV 11/19/01 6:00 PM Page 1...

  • Page 2: Must Do

    SeaLife digital camera, housing or accessories follow these instructions: • Do not contact dealer; do this: • Check trouble shooting guide in this manual or on the SeaLife website www.sealife-cameras.com • If this does not solve the problem contact SeaLife Customer Service: USA (856) 866-9192.

  • Page 3: Limited Warranty

    SERVICE: Do not contact your dealer for product questions or service. After going through the Trouble Shooting Guide in this manual, if you cannot find a solution for a problem: Contact the SeaLife Service Center or send the camera with the housing to an authorized SeaLife service facility or directly to SeaLife Headquarters in Moorestown, NJ USA or the SeaLife distributor in your country.
  • Page 4 (batteries or AC power adapter). (If you are using the AC power adapter, unplug the adapter from the AC power outlet after you have disconnected the camera.) Then contact your local SeaLife authorized service facility. Do not continue to use the camera as this may cause a fire or an electrical shock.
  • Page 5 Do not remove the camera casing. This may cause an electrical shock. Internal inspection, maintenance and repairs should only be carried out by your local authorized SeaLife service facility. Do not touch camera, charger or AC adapter during a thunderstorm if you are using the AC power adapter.
  • Page 6 PIONEERmanREV 11/19/01 6:00 PM Page vi WARNING Do not place camera, charger or batteries in damp or dusty locations. This may cause a fire or an electrical shock. Do not place this camera in a location affected by oil fumes, steam, seaspray, rain, boat deck, damp clothes, cooking stove or humidifier.
  • Page 7 PIONEERmanREV 11/19/01 6:00 PM Page vii WARNING When leaving the camera unused for long periods, such as during a vacation, always remove the batteries or unplug the camera from the AC power adapter for safety. (If you are using the AC power adapter, unplug the adapter from the AC power outlet after you have disconnected the camera.) Failure to do so could result in a fire.

  • Page 8: Table Of Contents

    Setting the Date and Time ..............9 Digital Camera Instructions/Basic Operations .
  • Page 9 PIONEERmanREV 11/19/01 6:00 PM Page ix How to set the flash ................17 Advanced Operations .

  • Page 10: How It Works

    If you are taking close-up pictures in very low light or even total darkness with the SeaLife Macro lenses and you experience over flashing from a reflective fish or object, you have the choice of immediately deleting the image by pressing the shutter button again within 3 seconds (the monitor will show you the picture and display “DELETE?”).
  • Page 11 There are many great books and websites dedicated to the world of digital photography. www.sealife-cameras.com for links to the best website and other suggestions on how to learn more about digital photography. ® , but you can also use your own picture-publishing program that you ®...

  • Page 12: Getting Started

    Page 3 Getting Started Thanks for purchasing the Sealife Reefmaster digital camera. You will experience a whole new way of seeing and sharing your greatest impressions. First, we will guide you through the whole picture taking process. Please keep this booklet on hand for future reference.

  • Page 13: System Requirements

    PIONEERmanREV 11/19/01 6:00 PM Page 4 System Requirements I Pentium 166MHz processor or higher I Windows® 98SE/2000/Me/XP – Macintosh® version 8.5 or higher I Available USB port I At least 32MB RAM I 80MB available hard disk space I CD-ROM drive I Color monitor (800x600 24-bit or higher recommended) I Microsoft Internet Explorer 4.0 or higher...

  • Page 14: Identifying The Parts

    PIONEERmanREV 11/19/01 6:00 PM Page 5 Identifying the Parts Fig.1 5. Lens Fig.2 6. Menu 7. Flash Mode Button Button 5. Operating 3. Status 1. Shutter Mode Dial Button LAND & SEA 4. Resolution/Quality 2. Power Button Button 1. Viewfinder 2.

  • Page 15: Rear View

    PIONEERmanREV 11/19/01 6:00 PM Page 6 7. LED 1 8. LED 2 Fig.3 3. CF Cover Fig.4 1. Strap Holder 2. Optical Viewfinder 3. Up / Backward / Self-timer Button 4. Down / Forward Button 5. OK Button 6. Monitor ON/OFF Button 2.

  • Page 16: Operating Mode Knob

    PIONEERmanREV 11/19/01 6:00 PM Page 7 Operating Mode Dial Status LCD / LCD Monitor LAND & SEA The camera provides 5 different The status LCD contains the operating modes for your following indicators: selection: 1. Resolution Indicator 1. Record Mode 2.

  • Page 17: Preparing The Power Supply

    (also see Battery Selection Guide on page 53) I Only use 4 “AA” type batteries designed for high drain electronic devices (SeaLife Ni-MH rechargeable, high energy alkalines, see battery selection guide on page 53). I Do not mix battery types or it may cause a fire or explosion. Use only one battery type at one time.

  • Page 18: Using The Optional Power Adapter

    PIONEERmanREV 11/19/01 6:00 PM Page 9 Using the Optional Power Adapter 1. Open the connector cover and connect one end of the power adapter to the DC 6V IN port as illustrated. 2. Connect the other end of the power adapter to a power outlet. Use only the specified batteries or AC power adapter specified for use with this camera.

  • Page 19: Digital Camera Instructions/Basic Operations

    PIONEERmanREV 11/19/01 6:00 PM Page 10 Digital Camera Instructions Basic Operations How to take a picture To take a picture, perform the following: 1. Power on the camera. 2. Set the operating mode to RECORD. 3. Use the viewfinder window or LCD Monitor to frame the image.

  • Page 20: Tips For Picture Taking

    PIONEERmanREV 11/19/01 6:00 PM Page 11 Tips for Taking Pictures I Holding the camera • Hold the camera firmly with both hand and brace your elbows lightly against your body. • Keep your fingers, hair and the camera strap away from the camera lens and flash. •...

  • Page 21: How To Playback Images

    PIONEERmanREV 11/19/01 6:00 PM Page 12 How to playback images You can review the recorded images either on the LCD Monitor or on a TV. To playback images, perform the following: I Playback images on LCD Monitor 1. Power on the camera. 2.

  • Page 22: How To View Image Information And Thumbnails

    PIONEERmanREV 11/19/01 6:00 PM Page 13 How to view image information and thumbnails The TIME/DATE, image size and image number is also recorded at the same time the image is captured. While in PLAY mode. The Monitor ON/OFF button acts as a switch to cycle through image information ON, thumbnail display and image information OFF.

  • Page 23: How To Delete Images

    PIONEERmanREV 11/19/01 6:00 PM Page 14 How to delete images 1. Set the operating mode to DELETE. 2. Use the arrow buttons (L/M) to select DELETE CURRENT or DELETE ALL. Press OK. 3. If you selected “Delete all” a message window appears with “ARE YOU SURE?” Use arrow button (L/M)to select YES or NO option and press OK.

  • Page 24: How To Set The Focus

    PIONEERmanREV 11/19/01 6:00 PM Page 15 How to set the focus Before taking a picture, make sure camera has correct focus setting. The camera provides 2 different focus settings: Mode Effective Range 2ft. ~ infinity Icon Portrait/Telephoto (60cm ~ 1ft. ~ 2ft. Icon (30cm ~ 60cm) Close-up...

  • Page 25: Resolution And Image Quality Indicator

    PIONEERmanREV 11/19/01 6:00 PM Page 16 Resolution Indicator I RECORD mode: Shows the currently set image resolution setting on the status LCD. I PLAY mode: Shows the captured image resolution setting on the LCD monitor. Image Quality Indicator I RECORD mode: Shows the currently set image quality setting on the status LCD. I PLAY mode: Shows the captured image quality setting on the LCD monitor.

  • Page 26: How To Set The Flash

    PIONEERmanREV 11/19/01 6:00 PM Page 17 How to adjust the flash setting The Flash settings can only be adjusted under RECORD mode. available: Auto, Red-Eye, Fill-In and Off. The default setting is AUTO for Land Mode and Sea Mode. Flash is on while in External Flash Mode. To change the setting, press the Flash Mode button until the desired one is selected.

  • Page 27: How To Adjust The White Balance

    PIONEERmanREV 11/19/01 6:00 PM Page 18 How to adjust the White Balance To adjust the White Balance, perform the following: 1. Set the operating mode to RECORD. 2. Press the Menu button. The Record menu appears. 3. Select the WHITE BALANCE item using the arrow button (L/M), then press OK button. 4.

  • Page 28: How To Set The Self-Timer

    PIONEERmanREV 11/19/01 6:00 PM Page 19 How to set the Self-Timer The self-timer can only be set under RECORD To use the Self-Timer function, perform the following: 1. Press the Self-Timer button (L) to activate the Self-timer. Red light on front of camera will be on. 2.

  • Page 29: Operating Modes And Menus

    PIONEERmanREV 11/19/01 6:00 PM Page 20 Operating Modes and Menus RECORD Mode Set the operating mode to RECORD RECORD MENU Press the Menu button in RECORD The menu contains the following items: LCD BRIGHTNESS: This feature allows you to increase the brightness of the LCD.
  • Page 30 PIONEERmanREV 11/19/01 6:00 PM Page 21 Using the LCD Monitor while taking pictures shortens the life span of your batteries. To save battery power you can take pictures without the LCD Monitor. Simply turn off the LCD Monitor and use the Optical Viewfinder to frame the image as you would with a traditional camera.

  • Page 31: Play Mode

    PIONEERmanREV 11/19/01 6:00 PM Page 22 EV COMPENSATION: This feature will allows you to adjust the exposure compensation over a range of -1.8 to +1.8 EV in steps of 0.3 EV. This is similar to “pushing” a film picture. Select the item by the arrow buttons (L/M) and then press the OK button to confirm. A higher EV value will overexpose image.
  • Page 32 PIONEERmanREV 11/19/01 6:00 PM Page 23 SLIDE SHOW: Displays the recorded images sequentially, with a user-defined delay between images. Use the arrow buttons (L/M) to move cursor next to SLIDE SHOW. Press OK button and cursor skips next to the data field.
  • Page 33 PIONEERmanREV 11/19/01 6:00 PM Page 24 B. Use Menu button in Play Menu: 1. Set the Operating Mode Dial to the PLAY, 2. Use the arrow buttons (L/M) to select the image you want for DPOF setting. 3. Press the Menu button, the Play menu appears. 4.

  • Page 34: Land And Sea Mode

    PIONEERmanREV 11/19/01 6:00 PM Page 25 LAND & SEA Mode In LAND & SEA mode, users can customize the camera setting based on your personal or picture taking requirements. LAND & SEA Menu Switch the Operating Mode dial to LAND & SEA, the Setup menu appears.
  • Page 35 PIONEERmanREV 11/19/01 6:00 PM Page 26 DATE/TIME: Sets the date and time information. When the camera is used for the 1st time or the batteries are replaced, you may need to set the correct date/time. Press the OK button to select DATE/TIME. The cursor skips to the data field and the first item (Month) is selected.

  • Page 36: Video Mode

    PIONEERmanREV 11/19/01 6:00 PM Page 27 FORMAT MEDIA: Formats the CompactFlash™ card. Use the arrow buttons (L/M) to move the cursor next to Format Media. The cursor skips to the data field. Use the arrow buttons (L/M) to select Yes or No. Select YES and a message appears - “Are you sure?”.

  • Page 37: Delete Mode

    PIONEERmanREV 11/19/01 6:00 PM Page 28 DELETE Mode In DELETE mode, you can delete all recorded images at one time or each image one at a time. DELETE MENU Switch the operating mode dial to DELETE, appear. To delete the images recorded in the CF card, make sure to insert the card before deletion.

  • Page 38: Pc Mode

    Windows 2000/ME and MAC version 8.5 or higher will automatically recognize camera so installing the driver is not necessary. However, installing driver will change name of “mass storage device” to “Sealife camera.” Downloading Images to computer Follow the steps below to transfer your images to the computer: 1.

  • Page 39: Editing And Processing Images

    PIONEERmanREV 11/19/01 6:00 PM Page 30 Editing and Processing images Using MGI PhotoSuite (must be installed from CD before using) MGI PhotoSuite is a very user-friendly image editing program. With PhotoSuite, you can quickly open, view, retouch, compose and organize your images. It contains a variety of templates, such as photo frames, birthday cards, calendars and other fun stuff.

  • Page 40: Using Mgi Photovista

    PIONEERmanREV 11/19/01 6:00 PM Page 31 Using MGI PhotoVista (must be installed from CD before using) MGI PhotoVista is an easy-to-use program that lets you create spectacular 360º panoramic images in a snap. When you view these panoramas, you get the experience of being totally immersed in a realistic environment.
  • Page 41 PIONEERmanREV 11/19/01 6:00 PM Page 32 Step 3: Preview the Stitch Click the Stitch Panorama icon. The Stitch Options dialog box appears. Click Preview Stitch button. Step 4: View the Panorama In Action Choose Show Viewer from the Panorama menu. The Stitch Preview window changes to viewer mode. Press and drag the pointer over the panorama vertically and horizontally.
  • Page 42 PIONEERmanREV 11/19/01 6:00 PM Page 33 Step 5: Create a Full Stitch Click the Stitch Panorama icon. The Stitch Options dialog box appears. Click Full Stitch button. The Stitch Progress dialog box displays the progress of the stitch. Follow the procedure in Step 4 to view the panorama in action.

  • Page 43: Additional Information

    PIONEERmanREV 11/19/01 6:00 PM Page 34 Additional Information Names and Functions Optical Viewfinder - To extend the battery life, turn off LCD monitor and use optical viewfinder. The optical viewfinder is the real-image type with 85±5% alignment tolerance. LCD Monitor - When you are about to take a picture, you may use the LCD monitor to frame the image. Press the monitor button to turn the LCD Monitor ON/OFF.
  • Page 44 PIONEERmanREV 11/19/01 6:00 PM Page 35 OK Button The OK button is active any time a menu or dialog is displayed. Use the button to select/confirm the currently highlighted item. Power Button Press the power button to turn the camera on or off. While the camera is powered on and there is no button activity or host communication for about 3 minutes, the camera will automatically switch to the POWER SAVE mode (standby) to conserve power.
  • Page 45 PIONEERmanREV 11/19/01 6:00 PM Page 36 Operating Mode Dial Switch the Operating Mode Dial to select the desired operating mode. There are five operating modes available as follows: RECORD: Capture/stores images PLAY: Review images in memory LAND & SEA Change camera settings and select between LAND & SEA exposure programs DELETE: Delete images in memory PC: Transfer images to PC Battery Power Indicator...

  • Page 46: Led Messages

    PIONEERmanREV 11/19/01 6:00 PM Page 37 Images Remaining/Image Number Indicator The image number on the Status LCD may have different meanings in each mode: RECORD Mode: Shows the number of the minimum images that can be recorded in your camera with current settings.

  • Page 47: Specification

    PIONEERmanREV 11/19/01 6:00 PM Page 38 Camera Specification Image Sensor CCD sensor with 1.3 mega pixels Image Resolution 1280x960 / 640x480 Image Quality Normal, Fine, Super Fine Land, Sea or Ext. Flash Image Modes Color 24-bit Color (RGB) Lens Fixed Lens with Macro (0.3m~0.6m), Aperture-2 step (Auto)F:2.8/8 2 X Digital Zoom Zoom File Format...

  • Page 48: Underwater Housing Instruction

    Underwater Housing Instructions SeaLife manufacturers two underwater housings for the Reefmaster Digital camera – The SL111 and SL111DX. The primary difference between these two housings is the depth rating. The SL111 is depth tested and rated to 133 feet (40m) and the SL111DX is depth rated and tested to 200’...

  • Page 49: Must Do For Underwater Housing

    6. For great underwater pictures you need: • Clear water conditions, control your buoyancy before taking picture, get as close as possible to subject (ideal distance is 2’ to 6’). Use the SeaLife Macro Lens/Filter for close-up pictures with super details and vibrant colors.
  • Page 50 PIONEERmanREV 11/19/01 6:00 PM Page 41 Important: The lid O-ring is Teflon® coated (permanent). Do not wipe off Teflon® coating. Only use cleaning brush to clean. Replace Teflon® O-ring after every 50 dives. We suggest you record camera usage and maintenance in your log book.

  • Page 51: Quick Waterproof Test

    Main O-rings and keeping a waterproof seal The SeaLife housing uses two O-rings to form a waterproof seal. Every housing is tested for quality and a water- proof seal. It is your responsibility to maintain the housing and ensure it remains waterproof. Our research and testing shows that 99% of leaks are the result of not cleaning or caring for the O-ring.
  • Page 52 PIONEERmanREV 11/19/01 6:00 PM Page 43 Opening tab...
  • Page 53 PIONEERmanREV 11/19/01 6:00 PM Page 44...
  • Page 54 2. Carefully inspect O-rings for damage and make sure O-ring is firmly seated in its groove. If O-ring is damaged and requires replacement, contact SeaLife Service Center (For service details, see page iii).
  • Page 55 PIONEERmanREV 11/19/01 6:00 PM Page 46 12. Do not allow any water droplets to get inside housing. This will cause the inside of the housing to fog. 13. Close housing lid tightly. Make sure there are no obstructions that prevent the housing from closing. Make sure lid is tightly pressed into housing, ( see picture).

  • Page 56: Using And Cleaning The Underwater Housing And Camera

    Make sure the housing and any accessories are clean and dry before storage. 6. Never store camera or housing in direct sunlight or in a dark damp area. The airtight, unbreakable SeaLife ReefMaster Dry Case (Item # SL930) is highly recommended along with 1-oz bags of SeaLife Moisture Muncher...

  • Page 57: Great Pictures Made Easy

    4. Shoot and review - If you don’t like it, delete it. One of the key advantages of the SeaLife digital camera is that the monitor displays the picture you’ve just taken. The monitor will display a message “DELETE?” for 3 seconds. If you don’t like it, delete it by pushing the shutter button again.
  • Page 58 6. Use SeaLife Macro and Wide Angle Lenses for dramatic close-ups. The SeaLife Macro and Wide Angle lenses allow you to get super close to your subject for images full of colors and razor-sharp details. Each SeaLife macro lens has optical coatings for color correction (reduces the underwater bluish effect) and a neutral density coating to prevent over flashing.
  • Page 59 Page 50 8. Take the SeaLife “Great Pictures Made Easy” Photo Course Program. SeaLife offers photography course for film and digital cameras though participating dealers worldwide. The following courses are available: Step One: Safe Diving While handling a camera – This course covers how to safely handle a camera, how to find exciting sea creatures, the basics about how to take pictures and how to make lasting impressions.

  • Page 60: How To Use Charger

    Page 51 Ni-MH battery charger (item # SL190) (Optional accessory) The SeaLife Nickel Metal Hydride (Ni-MH) battery charger is designed to fully charge SeaLife Ni-MH batteries in about 2 hours. worldwide with one of the 3 international plug adapter types. The charging indi- cator light is orange in color during the charge and turns green when charging is complete.
  • Page 61 Page 52 How to use charger 1. Slide down battery cover plate to access battery compartment. Insert 4 SeaLife Ni-MH batteries into charger, making sure batteries are correctly inserted with + and – polarity as indicated on charger. Close battery cover plate before charging.

  • Page 62: Battery Selection Guide

    Standard and High Energy Alkaline Do not use alkaline batteries, like Duracell Coppertop, since they may only last about 10 minutes in the SeaLife Digital Camera. If you cannot use Ni-MH rechargeable batteries, you may use new “high energy” alkaline batteries that last a longer than standard alkaline batteries, but not as long as SeaLife Ni-MH rechargeable batteries.

  • Page 63: Battery Life

    1. Turn camera on, Set to External FLASH mode. Put in housing, close housing. 2. Take picture intervals as quickly as possible (display always ON, FLASH always fires) Battery Type SeaLife Ni-MH rechargeable (1600 mAh) Energizer Lithium 1 (non-rechargeable) Duracell Ultra (high-energy alkaline) Duracell Coppertop (Standard alkaline) Note: The above times may vary depending on other factors like temperature, humidity, age of batteries and other factors.

  • Page 64: Troubleshooting Guide

    PIONEERmanREV 11/19/01 6:00 PM Page 55 Trouble shooting guide Problem Possible cause No Power Battery power low......Replace or recharge batteries. Wrong type of batteries .
  • Page 65 ........For updated trouble shooting guide refer to website: www.sealife-cameras.com Corrective Action .to 2’).
  • Page 66 PIONEERmanREV 11/19/01 6:00 PM Page 57 Pioneer Research Manufacturers of SeaLife Cameras 97 Foster Road Moorestown, NJ 08057 (856) 866-9191 www.pioneer-research.com www.sealife-cameras.com...

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