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- Page 1 Instruction Manual Video Camera Housing for SONY® HDR-UX1 & HDR-SR1 Before operating the unit, please read this manual carefully. Keep it for future reference. www.amphibico.com...
- Page 2 NOTES www.amphibico.com...
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Water Entry................11 Housing Camera & Operations........... 12-15 Power ON/OFF..............12 Changing MODE .........: ....... 12 Mode settings................ 13 Zooming ................14 Focusing................14 Maintenance ..................16 Servicing of O-rings................. 17 Optional Accessories ..............18 General Shooting Tips..............19 Warranty..................20 www.amphibico.com... -
Page 4: Features
Marine bayonet mounted lens system 0.55X rectilinear fully coated amphibious conversion lens, vacuum-sealed for maximum anti-fog protection. Includes a square lens hood complete w/3" x 4" filter slot 74° degree angle of coverage top side, 67° coverage underwater & full zoom through capability www.amphibico.com... -
Page 5: Specifications
- Internal Filter Ring with a 52mm UR Pro Blue Water Filter - O-ring kit - Instruction manual LCD Monitor: - Display size: 3.5" - DOT format: 480 x 234 - Contrast ratio: 150:1 - Input signal: Composite, NTSC/PAL (auto switch) - Operating temperature: 0° ~ 60°C www.amphibico.com... -
Page 6: Housing Features And Controls
1. Bayonet mounted lens 2. Incorporated T-Brackets 3. Carry handle dove tail 4. Right electronic grip 5. Right grip support 6. Amphibico's hydrophone 7. Color correction flip filter lever 8. Accessory port * * May not appear on all models www.amphibico.com... - Page 7 9. Viewfinder 10. Left grip 11. Status / Wet Alarm LED 12. Right electronic grip 13. Right grip support 14. Safety latch 15. Accessory port www.amphibico.com...
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Page 8: Unpacking Your Housing
If damage has occurred, please contact the shipping company immediately. Every Amphibico Housing is pressure tested prior to shipping. However, damage may have occurred during shipping. It is strongly recommended to test dive the housing once without camcorder installed to insure the housing is watertight. -
Page 9: Preparing The Camera & Housing
1. Attach the camera saddle onto the bottom of the camera via the tripod mounting screw. Tighten the mounting screw into the rear tripod receptacle of of the camera. Use a flat screwdriver or coin to tighten the thumbscrew. Sit the assembly on a flat surface. www.amphibico.com... -
Page 10: Placing The Camera
Nickel metal hydride batteries (NiMH), on the other hand, will produce up to 150 minutes. The "LOW BATT." indicator starts to flash red once the batteries have reached their operating limit. A steady red color indicates that the batteries need to be replaced. www.amphibico.com... -
Page 11: Rear Lcd Monitor
Once the camera is completely in and the saddle is locked, engage the latch by turning it clockwise. 3. Make sure the o-rings are well placed before locking the latch. Turn the latch until a positive click is felt. www.amphibico.com... -
Page 12: Replacing The Bayonet Lens
Installing Accessories All Amphibico housings are provided with brackets where optional accessories can be mounted. On the Dive Buddy EVO HD housing, these brackets have been machined directly on the body. -
Page 13: Water Entry
Always have housing handed you or lowered down once you are in the water. 3. Point the lens of the housing upwards and shake bubbles. also necessary gently wipe lens with your finger to remove bubbles. Trigger Button www.amphibico.com... -
Page 14: Housing Camera & Operations
Trigger Button Changing Mode Depressing the Mode button will allow you to switch the camera to he CAMERA (default) or PHOTO mode. You will find on the next page an explanation of these two different modes. www.amphibico.com... -
Page 15: Mode Settings
Photo Mode Use the Mode button to switch from Camera mode to Photo mode. The CAM. indicator light will turn off and the PHOTO indicator light will turn on steady green. The trigger button acts as the shutter button. www.amphibico.com... -
Page 16: Zooming
Position the main subject in the middle of the viewfinder. b) Press on the FOCUS button to lock the focus on the main subject. c) Move the main subject to a desired location within the viewfinder. www.amphibico.com... - Page 17 This page is purposely left blank www.amphibico.com...
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Page 18: Maintenance
Dry gently with a soft, lint-free cloth. 5. Inspect housing's rear door main o-ring seals (double seals) before every dive. Make sure that there are no cracks or misalignment in the o-ring channel and that no debris is caught on the o-rings. www.amphibico.com... -
Page 19: Servicing Of O-Rings
Do not over grease it - use just enough grease so that the o-ring will pull smoothly through your fingers. Excessive amounts will only attract dirt to the o-ring. Replace o-rings in their proper position on the lens assembly and on the main door seal. www.amphibico.com... -
Page 20: Optional Accessories
- UR PRO Blue Water 52mm - UR PRO Green Water 52mm Specialty Items - Umbilical Coaxial Video Cable (Custom lengths available) - 3-Pin Male and Female video connectors - Charger with 4x NiMH battery kit - 4x NiMH battery kit www.amphibico.com... -
Page 21: General Shooting Tips
8. In low light situations, add light with optional Amphibico video lights for brighter and more vibrant colors. As light level falls so does color saturation. Lights will also provide necessary fill during daylight shooting. -
Page 22: Warranty
Repair or replacement is provided in the event that investigation and factory inspection by Amphibico Inc. discloses that such a defect has developed under normal and proper use. No warranty is granted concerning components, accessories, or devices not manufactured by Amphibico Inc. - Page 23 NOTES...
- Page 24 459, Deslauriers, Montreal, Quebec H4N 1W2 (Canada) Ph: 514.333.8666 Fax: 514.333.1339 E-mail: info@amphibico.com www.amphibico.com 049-6212-001 REV. 01...
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