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Ikelite 6961.09 Manual

200dlm/a underwater ttl housing for panasonic lumix dc-gx9k/dc-gx9m/dc-gx9 mirrorless micro four-thirds cameras
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200DLM/A Underwater TTL Housing for Panasonic
Lumix DC-GX9K/DC-GX9M/DC-GX9 Mirrorless
Micro Four-Thirds Cameras
Product Number 6961.09
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.

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  • Page 1 Lumix DC-GX9K/DC-GX9M/DC-GX9 Mirrorless Micro Four-Thirds Cameras Product Number 6961.09 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. Visit ikelite.com to register your product to receive information on any updates or notices pertaining to your equipment.

  • Page 3: Important Notices

    Important Notices This housing requires a compatible Lens Port for waterproof » operation. The housing is not waterproof without a Lens Port attached. To prevent salt build-up and sticking controls, submerge the » empty housing in clean, fresh water. Operate the controls several times each while underwater to flush out any residue.
  • Page 4 DO NOT remove the Accessory Hole Plug unless you are installing a compatible accessory such as factory optional Vacuum Kit # 47012 Visit ikelite.com for an updated list of factory optional accessories or contact us directly at ikelite@ikelite.com. Use the following steps to replace an Accessory Port Hole Plug with an accessory fitting to use an optional accessory: 1.

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Contents Product Registration About this Product Included in the Box Specifications Important Notices Accessory Port Getting to Know Your Housing Setting Up Your Camera Pre-Installation Checklist & Initial Camera Settings Setting Up Your Housing Opening the Housing Inserting the Camera Attaching the Hotshoe Closing the Housing Attaching the Lens Port...

  • Page 6: Accessory Port

    Getting to Know Your Housing Front Dial Electrical Bulkhead Mode Dial Fiber Optic Ports Accessory Port Shutter Hole Plug Button Lens Port Mount Finger Grip Snap Lens Release Button Tray Mounts Motion Picture Button Focus Mode Lever ON/OFF AEL-AFL / Fn1 Button Rear Dial AF/AE...

  • Page 7: Setting Up Your Camera

    Setting Up Your Camera Pre-Installation Checklist & Initial Camera Settings 1. Insert a fully charged camera battery. 2. Insert a properly formatted memory card. 3. Set Mode Dial to “M” Manual mode to manually adjust both aperture and shutter speed settings. 4.

  • Page 8: Setting Up Your Housing

    - Manual Flash can be set on the camera if desired: S or M mode must be used to ensure that redeye reduction mode can be selected. Select redeye reduction mode. When the shutter release is pressed, 2 short bursts will be fired by the flash with a noticeable delay (about 1/3 of a second) before the main flash is fired.

  • Page 9: Inserting The Camera

    3. Repeat with remaining lid snap(s). 4. Remove the housing back. Inserting the Camera 1. Remove any lanyard or neck strap which may be attached to the camera. 2. Check to see whether the camera’s lens will fit through the port opening of the housing.

  • Page 10: Attaching The Hotshoe

    6. Pull out on the housing control knobs to move the controls out of the way. 7. Insert the Mounting Plate into the slot of the Mounting Plate Base. Push the camera all of the way forward until the back of the Mounting Plate is flush with the back of the Mounting Plate Base, page 6.

  • Page 11: Attaching The Lens Port

    2. Turn both the Focus Mode Lever and ON/OFF Switch control forks so they line up with the corresponding camera controls. 3. Place the back onto the housing front. 4. Make sure no controls or wires are interfering with the o-ring or the back of the housing.
  • Page 12 1. Lightly lubricate the o-ring on the Port Base, page 12. When properly lubricated, the o-ring should have an even, slightly shiny appearance. Wipe off any excess lubricant. Lubricant prevents the o-ring from rolling or extruding; it is not a sealing mechanism. 2.

  • Page 13: Final Check

    5. If using a dome with a shade, rotate the lens port gently so that the wider extensions are oriented on the top and bottom. If the shade is not aligned properly, it may cause vignetting (dark shadows in the corner of the image).

  • Page 14: Setting Up An External Strobe

    When a compatible Ikelite DS strobe is attached via sync cord, circuitry built into the housing allows the strobe to communicate directly with the camera to trigger the strobe and adjust its power for...

  • Page 15: Attaching A Sync Cord

    1. Remove the bulkhead cap. 2. Lightly lubricate the sync cord o-rings. We recommend using only Ikelite silicone lubricant to eliminate the possibility of swelling due to incompatible compounds. 3. Line up the pins and receptacles and gently insert the sync cord plug into the housing bulkhead.

  • Page 16: About Fiber Optic Cords

    5. If using an Ikelite strobe, set the strobe to TTL. If using a non-Ikelite strobe, set the strobe to manual flash and select a manual power setting. 6. Turn on the strobe(s). 7. Turn on the camera. 8. Take a test photo to ensure that your strobe(s) are functioning properly.

  • Page 17: Maintenance

    4. Attach the other end of the fiber optic cord to a compatible strobe. 5. Set the strobe to the appropriate setting based on manufacturer recommendations. 6. Turn the camera on and pop up the built-in flash. 7. Turn the strobe(s) on. 8.

  • Page 18: Troubleshooting

    4. Remove the housing from water and rinse with running water. 5. Do not rinse the inside of the housing or submerge the open housing in water. If the inside of the housing needs to be cleaned, wipe with a clean, slightly damp cloth. 6.
  • Page 19 Strobe will not fire • Turn on strobe and make sure it is properly charged. • Make sure that the camera flash is set to fire on every photo. • Check that the fiber optic cord or sync cord is properly attached. Buttons are stuck •...

  • Page 20: Spare Parts / Optional Accessories

    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 21: 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...

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