Mantis SUB Owner's Manual

Mantis SUB Owner's Manual

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OWNER'S MANUAL
MANTIS SUB ENCLOSURE
FOR INSTA360 PRO/PRO2
Please read these instructions carefully before using this product, and save this manual for future
use. For questions, email info@mantis-sub.com or visit
https://www.mantis-sub.com/
Please note that the actual controls and components, menu items, etc. of your camera and software
may look somewhat different from those shown in the illustrations in this Owner's Manual.
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All rights reserved. Information and specifications may change at any time without notice.
Version 2.5, 2021-06-21

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  • Page 1 FOR INSTA360 PRO/PRO2 Please read these instructions carefully before using this product, and save this manual for future use. For questions, email info@mantis-sub.com or visit https://www.mantis-sub.com/ Please note that the actual controls and components, menu items, etc. of your camera and software may look somewhat different from those shown in the illustrations in this Owner’s Manual.
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    STOP RECORDING VIDEO ..................8 CAPTURING TIME-LAPSE PHOTOS ..............8 STOP CAPTURING TIME-LAPSE PHOTOS ............8 LIVE Streaming ......................9 SWITCH BETWEEN INSTA360 APP AND MANTIS CONTROLLER..... 9 ADJUSTING RECORDING SETTINGS ..............9 CARE AND MAINTENANCE................... 10 RECOMMENDED CAMERA SETTINGS ..............10 TROUBLESHOOTING .....................
  • Page 3 ABOUT THE MANTIS SUB SUB ENCLOSURE Mantis Sub underwater housings make it easy to achieve professional 360/VR productions with the Insta360 Pro and Pro2 cameras — 8K, 3D and live-streamed. • 8K, 6K, 4K video in 2D (monoscopic) and 3D (stereoscopic).
  • Page 4: Cautions For Use

    • Do not use lubricants from other brands with the nitrile rubber O-ring on this enclosure, only use the lubricant provided by Mantis. • Discontinue use immediately should you notice any leakage.
  • Page 5: Warranty And Limitations Of Liability

    1x Nauticam M14 Vacuum Valve II (push-button release), installed. 1x M14 port plug, installed. 2x M16 port plug, installed. 2x Sacrificial anodes, installed. 1x Camera tray with Mantis Sub electronics, installed. • 1x 2mm hex key for domes. • 1x O-ring kit.
  • Page 6: Preparation Before Closing The Enclosure

    • The Mantis Sub controller boots (~30 seconds). During booting the LED changes from red to blue to white. • A white LED signals that the Mantis Sub controller is ready and waiting for connection to the Insta360 Pro/Pro2. INFORMATION ON THE BATTERY PACK •...
  • Page 7: Post-Dive Checklist

    If the camera doesn’t boot, try holding the button for 10 seconds for a soft reset. Then press the button again to start the camera. • After the camera has booted, the Mantis Sub controllers automatically connects to the camera.
  • Page 8: Stop Recording Video

    • Note: The Insta360 Pro2 takes approximately 7 seconds to stop recording. CAPTURING TIME-LAPSE PHOTOS You can capture time-lapse photos by setting the recording mode in the Mantis WebApp to “Timelapse”. Note: The Insta360 Pro/Pro2 needs to be configured with the Insta360 Pro App for time-lapse photo mode before entering the water.
  • Page 9: Live Streaming

    LIVE STREAMING You can start a livestream by setting the recording mode in the Mantis WebApp to “Live”. • Ensure the camera is turned on. • If the camera was turned off, the controller will automatically reconnect. This can take up to 10 seconds after turning on the camera due to network timeouts.
  • Page 10: Care And Maintenance

    4. A damaged O-ring should be discarded immediately and replaced only with one that is provided by Mantis. 5. Replace the tow main O-rings and three dome O-rings annually. 6. It is recommended that you ship the enclosure to the factory or our distributor for a complete overhaul every year or after every 200 dives.
  • Page 11 1) Force turn off camera (Hold Camera Power Button for 10s to force) 2) Restart camera (Hold Camera Power Button for 1s) 3) Wait for camera to start. Situation: LED Blue (forever) Reason: Mantis Controller failed to boot properly Resolution: 1) Reinstall firmware Navigate to https://www.mantis-sub.com/downloads...
  • Page 12 1) Resurface 2) Reseal housing using pre-flight checklist Situation: LED blinking Green Reason: Other controller is connected to camera (e.g. Insta App) and blocking connection by the Mantis controller. Resolution: 1) Disconnect Insta360 App Situation: LED blinking Blue Reason: Other controller is connected to camera (e.g. Insta App)) and blocking connection by the Mantis controller.
  • Page 13: Declaration Of Conformity

    DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY For Customers in the U.S.A. Trade Name: MANTIS SUB Model No.: Mantis Sub Responsible Party: Global Dive Limited, Auckland, New Zealand This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules.
  • Page 14: For Customers In Canada

    Hereby, Global Dive Limited, declares that this equipment is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 1999/5/EC. For details, please access the following URL: https://www.mantis-sub.com/ If static electricity or electromagnetism causes data transfer to discontinue midway (fail), restart the application or disconnect and connect the communication cable (USB, etc.) again.
  • Page 15: Interference

    Caution: Exposure to Radio Frequency Radiation This device must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter. Contains TX FCC ID: OYR-CFWU710N INTERFERENCE This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules.
  • Page 16: Contact

    CONTACT Global Dive Limited 132 Beaumont Street Auckland, 1010 New Zealand Web: https://www.mantis-sub.com/ Email: info@mantis-sub.com Tel: +64 (0) 9 920 5200 All rights reserved. Information and specifications may change at any time without notice. Version 2.5, 2021-06-21...

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