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Summary of Contents for Light & Motion Stingray HD
- Page 1 O w n e r ’ s M a n u a l The Forward Compatible Video Housing for Sony Camcorders www.uwimaging.com...
- Page 3 Standard Warranty Light & Motion provides a limited warranty to the original purchaser for the Stingray HD housing against all defects in original workmanship and material, under normal use and service, for one year from the date of purchase with the...
- Page 4 Welcome Congratulations on your purchase of a Stingray HD video housing. Please inspect the packaging of your product to verify that there was no damage during shipping. If you are not familiar with your camera’s features, please take time to become familiar with the camera before you proceed in this manual.
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Page 5: Table Of Contents
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Page 6: Getting Started
Getting Started Illustrated below are the locations of Stingray’s features, ports, and functions. Please take time to familiarize yourself with the housing. Light Arm Mounts Power On Button Flip-Filter Lever Microphone Lens Locking Latch (Fig. 1) Control Switches Locking Rotary Latches Moisture Alarm Monitor Back (Fig. -
Page 7: Mounting The Camera
Mounting the Camera Remove the monitor back by pushing the latch locks in and rotating the latches down and forward of the housing body (Refer Fig. 3). Remove the camera tray. Push the camera tray forward with one hand. With your other hand press the tray release latch down (Refer Fig 4). Gradually release pressure with the hand holding the camera tray and the camera tray will slide out of the housing. - Page 8 10. Replace the monitor back by aligning the guide pins and connector to the base of the camera tray. 11. Rotate latches evenly until they lock. Ensure the monitor back draws into the housing straight and evenly. Operation The Stingray housing is designed to access basic camcorder features using electromagnetic switch control sets (left and right side of Stingray) and mechanical interfaces (front plate).
- Page 9 Left Control Set (fig. 8) FOCUS Switch N - Slide switch forward and hold to put camcorder into manual focus and move focus point closer to camcorder. F - Slide switch backward and hold to put camcorder into manual focus and move focus point further from camcorder. MOM.
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Page 10: Front Optic Installation And Removal
Front Optic Installation / Removal (fig. 9) To Remove Optic Slide the locking pin away from optic. Rotate optic counter clockwise. Pull away from housing. To Install Optic Perform an O-ring inspection. Align optic to housing details. Press optic into housing. Rotate clockwise until the locking pin engages. - Page 11 Format Monitor Aspect Ratio If the picture on the Stingray HD monitor appears “squished”, then a setting needs to be changed on the camcorder to display the video correctly. Enter the camcorder’s menu; enter the STANDARD SET submenu then scroll down and select TV TYPE.
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Page 12: Pre-Dive Checklist
Moisture Alarm (refer Fig. 13) LCD Moisture Alarm - Audio and visual alarms will signal if moisture is detected inside the housing. Alarm performs a three second diagnostic check when initially receiving power. When camcorder transitions from Memory to Camera modes there is a 2-3 seconds pause while the camcorder keys the tape. The Monitor Back will black out during this time and LED alarm will sound when Monitor Back is re-powered. -
Page 13: Housing Storage
Moisture Alarm (Fig. 13) Housing Storage Store housing and Travel Case in a dry location the first 24 hours after a dive. Leave the monitor back off the housing to allow for air circulation. Similarly, leave Travel Case Lid about two inches open. Allow any residual water to evaporate from the Travel Case prior to storing the housing. -
Page 14: O-Ring Care And Maintenance
O-ring Care & Maintenance O-rings are the critical component that keeps water out of the housing. Routinely inspect O-rings and replace at least once a year. If your O-rings are damaged, contact the Light & Motion service department for an O-ring replacement kit. Follow these steps for proper O-ring function: The sealing system used on the monitor back incorporates two O-rings. -
Page 15: Sunray Light Systems-Getting Started
Sunray Light Systems — Getting Started Pictured on the next page (pg. 15) are the components of the Sunray 1000, 2000 and Halogen lighting systems. Please take a moment to familiarize yourself with each part for later identification and use. Charging Batteries It is recommended that you charge your batteries when they are received. - Page 16 Sunray 2000 Light System Light Arms Charger and electrical cord NiMH Batteries Pod Locker LED light heads Battery Pods Sunray 1000 Light System Light Arms Charger and electrical cord Pod Locker NiMH Batteries LED light heads Battery Pods Sunray Halogen Light System Light Arms Charger and...
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Page 17: Installing Batteries
Installing Batteries Slide the battery back into the pod with the contact end inserted first so that the connector will align with the socket inside the pod (Refer Fig. 15 on previous page). Inspect the O-ring on the pod cap. (See O-ring maintenance, pg. 13). Replace the front cap onto the pod. -
Page 18: Returning Products For Care
Returning Products for Care We highly recommend a factory annual service to maintain proper operation of your Stingray HD Housing. Before returning your Light & Motion product for care, please call or email our service department for a RMA number. Ship your product pre-paid freight with the return number printed on the outside of the box. - Page 20 300 Cannery Row • Monterey, CA 93940 (831) 645-1525 • Fax (831) 375-2517 www.uwimaging.com 905-0277-B...
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