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- Page 1 #5651.10 JVC Picsio GC-WP10AU Video Camera #5651.11 JVC Picsio GC-WP10AU Video Package Thank you for your purchase of Ikelite equipment. Please read this instruction manual completely before attempting to operate or dive with this product.
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents Product Registration ............P. 3 Package Contents ............P. 3 Housing Size and Weight ..........P. 3 Preparation ..............P. 3 Initial Camera Setup............P. 4 Opening the Housing ............P. 4 Main Housing O-ring ............P. 5 Installing the Camera ............P. 5 Closing the Housing ............P. 5 Safety Check ..............P. -
Page 3: Product Registration
Product Registration Please take a moment to fill out the online Ikelite Product Registration form at http://www.ikelite.com/forms/regForm.htm. Package Contents - Compact Video Housing - Diffuser - Deflector - Silicone Lubricant - Extra Control Tips - Lanyard - UR/Pro Color Correcting Filter Housing Size and Weight: 5.5 in. -
Page 4: Initial Camera Setup
To assure that your camcorder is operating properly, try recording and playback modes before placing your camera in the Ikelite Compact Video Housing. Opening the Housing 1. Place the housing face down in your lap or on a flat surface. -
Page 5: Main Housing O-Ring
Main Housing O-ring Diagram C Check to see that there is an o-ring Housing Back - Side View on the housing back and that it is clean, lightly lubricated, and in its proper location, diagram C. Only apply enough lubricant to make the o-ring feel slick. Too much O-ring lubricant can attract debris and adversely affect the housing seal. -
Page 6: Entering The Water
Entering the Water As soon as you enter the water, take a moment and check the housing to see that it is properly sealed. Next, check to see if there are any bubbles on the face of the lens port. If there are, take your finger and remove them. -
Page 7: Maintenance
Lubricant Ikelite provides silicone lubricant with the housing. We recommend you use only Ikelite lubricant on Ikelite products. Other brands may cause the main housing o-ring to swell and not seal properly. Use only enough lubricant to lightly cover the main housing o-ring or lubricate a sticky control. -
Page 8: O-Ring Maintenance
4. Wipe the o-ring channel clean with a paper towel, napkin, or lint-free wiping cloth. 5. Clean and lightly lubricate the o-ring. Use Ikelite lubricant only. Put a small amount of lkelite lubricant on your fingers. Pull the o-ring through your fingers to apply a light coating of lubricant. -
Page 9: Housing Maintenance
Housing Maintenance In addition to normal maintenance, we recommend that the housing be returned to Ikelite periodically to be checked and pressure tested. Do not leave the camera and housing in direct sunlight for prolonged periods. Heat may damage the camera. -
Page 10: Video And Photo Tips
Video and Photo Tips The number one rule in underwater videography and photography is to eliminate as much water between the camera and subject as possible. Get as close as you can to the subject, then use the zoom if necessary. Shoot in clear water;... -
Page 11: Troubleshooting
- Look for hairs, dirt, or foreign debris crossing the o-ring seal. - Reassemble the housing without a camera installed and pressure test or take diving. - Return housing to Ikelite for routine maintenance. Pictures are too blue - Add an optional color correcting filter. or too green... -
Page 12: Replacement Parts
- Clean the main housing o-ring and sealing surface of the housing, see page 8. Replacement Parts Main Housing O-ring 0132.45 Replacement Lanyard 0321.10 Replacement Vinyl Port Cover 0200.02 Ikelite Lube 5020 (4 - 1cc tubes) For light lubrication of the main housing o-ring. -
Page 13: Recommended Accessories
Recommended Accessories A full range of accessories is available to support your housing. Please visit http://www.ikelite.com/web_two/jvc_wp10.html to see the most current information about recommended accessories. Trays and Handles Optional trays and handles are available for comfortable handling underwater and to allow for the attachment of external lighting. -
Page 14: Technical Support
#6420 W-20 Lens more crisp and colorful. Attach 67mm threaded #6420 Ikelite W-20, Inon Type II, and Epoque wide angle and macro lenses using the #9306.78 Port Adapter. The W-20 lens accepts color filters #6441.42 for tropical blue water and #6441.82 for green water,... -
Page 15: Returning Products For Service
Returning Products for Service 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. You may return directly to us or through your dealer. -
Page 16: Limited Warranty
This Ikelite product is warranted against any manufacturing defects for a period of one (1) year from the original date of purchase. Defective products should be returned to Ikelite postage paid. Ikelite will, at its sole discretion, repair or replace such products, and will return to customer postage paid.