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Light & Motion Bluefin HC3 Owner's Manual

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  • Page 1 Bluefin HC3 Owner’s Manual For the Sony HDR-HC3 camcorder www.uwimaging.com...
  • Page 2 Never leave your housing in the rinse bucket. It may be damaged by other equipment. • When removing the camcorder from the housing after a dive, do so in a dry controlled environment away from other Scuba related equipment. This prevents water from other equipment or water from another diver accidentally entering the housing.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Getting Started ............4 Camera Preparation .

  • Page 4: Getting Started

    Getting Started Illustrated below are the locations of Bluefin’s features and functions. Take time to familiarize yourself with the housing. Monitor Base Light Arm Base Flip Filter Lever Lens Lock Manual Button Self-Locking Rotary Latch Camera Control Knob Easy Button Monitor Bulkhead P-Menu Selector ON/MODE Button...

  • Page 5: Camera Preparation

    Install a HD DVC tape into your camcorder. If still images are desired, install a Memory Stick Duo. Press the Flash button on the right side of the camcorder to disable the camcorder’s built-in flash preventing the flash from reflecting back into the camcorder’s lens.

  • Page 6: P-Menu Setup

    White Balance can only be accessed through the camera’s menu system. The Bluefin HC3 uses a window mounted rotary control (P-Menu Selector) that will allow access to the right column of buttons on the camera’s first page of the P-Menu.
  • Page 7 (Fig. 5) (Fig. 7) (Fig. 6) (Fig. 8)

  • Page 8: Mounting The Camera In The Housing

    Mounting the Camera Remove the rear plate by pushing the Latch Lock in and rotating the latch down and forward of the housing body. (Refer fig. 9) Remove the Camera Tray. Push forward on the Camera Tray. Press the Camera Tray Release Latch down. (Refer fig. 10) The Camera Tray is spring loaded and will slide out of the housing.

  • Page 9: Operation Of The Bluefin

    “seeking” when filming in a low contrast environment.To return the camcorder to AF, press the AF/OFF button. Af / Off - (dual function) - Press and release, to switch camcorder to auto focus. Press and hold for 3 seconds, to turn the camcorder off.
  • Page 10 (Fig. 14) (Fig. 16) Rear Plate (Refer fig. 15) On/Mode - Turns the camcorder on and cycles through modes. Housing Left Side (Refer fig. 16 and 17) Manual - Activates the camera’s manual button. Briefly pushing this button activates manual control of the active function.You can change the active function by pushing and holding the button until the menu of options appears on the display.
  • Page 11 Smooth Slow Recording Set up the P-Menu as described in this manual under P-Menu Setup. Before loading the camera into the housing set the mode for the Smooth Slow Recording function to either capture images seen by the camera before or after the Record button is pushed.

  • Page 12: Using The Bluefin In Vtr Mode

    Using the Bluefin in VTR Mode Push the Bluefin’s Mode button until the camcorder enters VTR Mode. as listed and illustrated below, the Bluefin’s Smart Grip Controls allow you to controls the camcorder’s VTR functions while the camcorder is still inside the Bluefin.

  • Page 13: Reversing Smart Grip Functions

    Reversing Smart Grip Button Functions Smart Grips can be programmed to swap left and right button functions. This is useful if a Smart Grip battery becomes exhausted during a dive.You then can swap Smart Grip functions to maintain primary housing operation. This is a total button function swap, not a button-by-button nor a custom configuration.

  • Page 14: Bluefin Monitors - Bulkhead Installation

    Bluefin Monitor - Bulkhead Installation Remove the Rear Plate. Using a flat head screwdriver or coin, remove the Port Plug. (Refer Fig. 16) On the inside of the Rear Plate, remove the four screws using a 3/32 allen key and remove circuit board.

  • Page 15: Compact Monitor Operation

    Wide - Zooms camera to wide angle. Power On/Off with Remote Monitor On - When camcorder is in a powered down state, press any button on the Remote Monitor EXCEPT BRIGHT to return camcorder to powered up state and activate the Remote Monitor LCD screen.

  • Page 16: Charging The Remote Monitor

    V-OUT/PANEL on the menu screen. Go to menu, scroll to STANDARD SET, highlight DISPLAY and set to V-OUT/PANEL (Refer Fig 21). Refer to your Sony instruction manual. If done correctly, the external monitor will now display all camcorder view finder information. (Fig. 20) Charging Plug...

  • Page 17: Bluefin Light Systems - Getting Started

    Bluefin Light Systems - Getting Started Pictured below are the components of the Sunray-S Mini Pro and Sunray-S Mini Elite lighting system. Take a moment to familiarize yourself with each part for later identification and use. Sunray Mini Pro Light System Charger and electrical cord Sunray Mini Elite Light System...

  • Page 18: Charging Batteries

    Charging Batteries It is recommended that you charge your batteries when they are received. It is also recommended to charge batteries just prior to use. The charger can accept an electrical range of 100 - 240v and 50 - 60hz. The charger has two LED lights: Left LED: Orange when charging Li-ion batteries.

  • Page 19: Mounting Battery Pods

    Mounting Battery Pods Remove the rear plate of the housing. Slide the battery pods into housing channels. Insert Pod Locker between the pods and tighten using 1/8” allen key. Do not over-tighten. Connecting Lights to Battery Pods Plug in the cable connectors on the pod. Tighten the locking sleeves by rotating clockwise until tight.

  • Page 20: Pre-Dive Checklist

    (Fig. 25) (Fig. 27) Pre-Dive Checklist Make sure you have a Mini DV tape in the camcorder. Make sure you have a completely charged battery in the camera. Verify operation of all housing controls. Check that the lens lock is securely engaged and that the latch pin is in the locked position.

  • Page 21: First Time Use

    All Light & Motion equipment is pressure tested prior to shipping. However, there could be unseen damage due to shipping. A test dive without the camcorder in the housing is highly recommended. After the initial dive with just the housing, make the following checks: Dry off housing exterior.

  • Page 22: Other Maintenance

    To check O-rings for damage, place the O-ring between the index finger and thumb. Then pull the O-ring through your fingers, feeling for any debris or wear. If O-rings are dirty, it is best to replace them.Washing dirty O-rings with soap and water is not recommended.

  • Page 23: Bluefin Accessories

    Bluefin Accessories Bluefin Two-Year Fault Free Warranty ....905-0201 Bluefin Super Macro Lens ..... . .802-0095 Bluefin Tripod Mount .
  • Page 24 Light & Motion 300 Cannery Row • Monterey, CA 93940 (831) 645-1525 • Fax (831) 375-2517 www.uwimaging.com 905-0266-A...

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