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Page 1: Setup, Use, And Care Guide
CX700 / CX560 Underwater Housing Setup, Use, and Care Guide... - Page 2 Introducing the CX700 / CX560 Page 2 Copyright 2011, Gates Underwater Products, Inc. Last document revision: September 2011 Product photos by Lee Petersen and John Ellerbrock This manual and current revision is available in 8.5 x 11 size and full color at http://www.gateshousings.com/documentation.html...
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Using the GP3A2 Wide Angle Port ........21 Cleaning Ports and Filters ..........21 Diopters ................22 Tips for Shooting Video with the CX700 / CX560 .... 23 Lighting Systems ............. 24 Housing Care and Maintenance ........24 O-Ring Care and Maintenance ........24... -
Page 4: 1: Introducing The Cx700 / Cx560
Please read through this entire guide to learn about the housing so you can get the most out of this imaging tool. In this section, we’ll introduce you to the features of the CX700 / CX560 so you can get started. -
Page 5: Unpacking The Cx700 / Cx560
Page 5 Unpacking the CX700 / CX560 After you remove the CX700 / CX560 from its shipping container, carefully inspect it for missing parts or damage that may have occurred during shipment. If you discover any discrepancies, contact Gates or your dealer immediately for assistance. -
Page 6: 2: Cautions
USER RESPONSIBILITY. This Setup, Use and Care guide contains important detailed procedures for setup and use of the CX700 / CX560. It is the user’s responsibility to read, understand and employ these procedures. Failure to do so can result in poor or non-operation of the CX700 / CX560 and may void your warranty. -
Page 7: 3: The Cx700 / Cx560 Setup
The CX700 / CX560 Setup Page 7 3: The CX700 / CX560 Setup The CX700 / CX560 housing requires complete and thorough setup prior to use. CX700 / CX560 Housing Preparation Open the CX700 / CX560 shell. Two stainless steel safety latches secure the housing halves. -
Page 8: Camera Preparation
The CX700 / CX560 Setup Page 8 Camera Preparation Your Sony camera will need some preparation before installing into the housing. Remove any lens caps or external lenses you may have added to the front of the camera. Install a charged battery. -
Page 9: Installing The Camera Into The Housing
The CX700 / CX560 Setup Page 9 Installing the Camera into the Housing Carefully slide camera on its CDM into the front housing half. The CDM will mate and slide into the mating mount on the housing. Observe that the camera mates into the alignment collar at the front of the shell, just behind the port opening. -
Page 10: Closing The Housing
CAUTION: The safety latches must be closed and locked prior to use to avoid opening underwater. It is your responsibility to make sure the latches are secure, locked, and in good condition. DO NOT enter the water with a faulty latch. Gates will replace a damaged or faulty latch free of charge. -
Page 11: Handle Installation
The CX700 / CX560 Setup Page 11 Handle Installation Remove the knurled retainer from the handles, then place the handles just behind the dovetail found on the bottom of the housing (see photo). Slide the handles onto the housing dovetail. It may take firm pressure to fully seat the handles until they come to a solid stop. -
Page 12: Water Alarm (Optional)
The CX700 / CX560 Setup Page 12 Water Alarm (Optional) If you have the optional water alarm installed there are three alarm conditions to know: Condition Siren New Battery Bright Intense blink Ascending tones played 4 times (Insertion) while siren plays... -
Page 13: Seal Check (Optional)
Seal Check Manual. Follow the procedures in the Seal Check manual for verifying integrity of the housing and monitor. NOTE. Pulling a vacuum on the CX700 / CX560 will take only a few seconds. Be careful to avoid excessive vacuum greater than 8 in Hg. Typical Seal Check fitting installation. -
Page 14: 4: Cx700 / Cx560 Operation
They either rotate and/or depress to provide smooth and consistent operation. (see ‘Housing Care and Maintenance’ section). The housing controls are designed by Gates engineers, to the extent possible, to feel and behave like the camera controls. With time and use, the housing controls will become quite familiar and easy to use. -
Page 15: Right Side Controls
CX700 / CX560 Operation Page 15 Right Side Controls Record / Standby. The Record/Standby control is red and operates with a momentary clockwise rotation. Photo. This control operates similarly with a clockwise rotation. Press and hold long enough for the camera to focus and capture a photo. -
Page 16: Rear Controls
CX700 / CX560 Operation Page 16 Rear Controls Power. The Power button operates by with a momentary counter-clockwise rotation. Mode. The Mode button is a short counter-clockwise rotation. White Balance. A series of button presses are required to access WB. Note there are two legs on this control (refer to illustration). - Page 17 CX700 / CX560 Operation Page 17 White Balance Control shown isolated from the housing. Note one leg is longer than the other. Refer to the previous page for specific menu sequence to actuate White Balance.
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Page 18: Left Side Controls
CX700 / CX560 Operation Page 18 Left Side Controls Manual Button. The Manual Button accesses the manual functions like focus and exposure. Manual Dial. After actuating the Manual Button, this control rotates the Manual Dial to vary the selected function like focus or exposure. -
Page 19: Changing Filters
CX700 / CX560 Operation Page 19 Changing Filters The color correction filter in your housing may be changed to accommodate different gradient filters. “Blue water” and “green water” are the two most common, recognizable by their orange and purple color, respectively. -
Page 20: Changing Ports
Page 20 Changing Ports Gates offers several ports for your CX700 / CX560 housing, which attach with a bayonet-style mount. Port changes are easy and straightforward: Removal. You will see alignment dots on the housing and on the port. When aligned, the port is fully engaged and ready for underwater use. -
Page 21: Using The Gp3A2 Wide Angle Port
Page 21 Using the GP3A2 Wide Angle Port Super Range image stabilization. With the CX700 / CX560 camera only, you may find momentary vignetting occurs with swift movements left or right when using Super Range image stabilization. If so, make smooth pans to either side, or change the image stabilization to Standard mode. -
Page 22: Diopters
Page 22 Diopters Diopters may be used with the CX700 / CX560 housing and the FP32A Flat Port for close up/macro imaging. There is sufficient space between the camera and port to utilize up to three diopters stacked on the camera. The camera utilizes diopters in a 37mm holder. -
Page 23: Tips For Shooting Video With The Cx700 / Cx560
This technology can also have an adverse effect in the form of vignetting. With the GP32A port in particular, you may see momentary black corners with sharp movement of the camera. To avoid this, set the CX700 / CX560 cameras with image stabilization mode off. -
Page 24: Lighting Systems
Proper care of your Gates housing is important to provide you reliable operation and long life. You’ll find all the guidelines in the “Housing Care and Maintenance” document included with your Gates housing. You can also find it on Gates web site at www.GatesHousings.com. -
Page 25: 5: Customer Support
Customer Support Page 25 5: Customer Support Should you have any questions about the CX700 / CX560 and its operation, please contact Gates at the numbers below. Email: Customer.srvc@GatesHousings.com Web: www.GatesHousings.com Phone: 858.391.0052 Fax: 858.391.0053...
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