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  • Page 1 O wn er’s Manual BLUEFIN HC 7 www.uwimaging.com...
  • Page 3 Standard Warranty Light & Motion provides a limited warranty to the original purchaser for the Bluefin HC7 housing against all defects in original workmanship and material, under normal use and service, for one year from the date of purchase with the following exceptions: Lamps are warranted for 30 days, batteries are warranted for 90 days, and battery chargers are only warranted for use in the US and Canada.
  • Page 4 Welcome Congratulations on your purchase of a Bluefin HC7 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.

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

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

  • Page 6: Getting Started

    Getting Started Illustrated below are the locations of Bluefin’s features and functions. Take time to familiarize yourself with the housing. Light Arm Base Flip Filter Lever Manual Button Camera Control Knob Touch Screen Controls Monitor Base Lens Lock Self-Locking Rotary Latch (one on each side) Monitor Bulkhead ON/MODE Button...

  • Page 7: Camera Preparation

    Camera Preparation 1. Install a fully charged Sony “InfoLithium” H series battery pack (NP-FH100 recommended). 2. Install a HD DVC tape into your camcorder. 3. 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 8: P-Menu Setup

    The list on page 9 shows what camera menu items are usable in the Bluefin HC7. Some of these menu items are on the P-MENU of the camera in its factory condition (or after the P-MENU has been reset).
  • Page 9 Bluefin HC7. Take the following steps to move this control. 1, If you have not just done so, reset the P-MENU by following the instructions above. (You don’t always want to reset the P-MENU as part of sorting items but it makes this example...
  • Page 10 If you have already added items to the P-MENU, the new item may not be in the middle or lower button positions. Because the rotary control can only access items in the middle or lower posi- tions, you may need to move the newly added item to allow access in the Bluefin HC7. (Fig. 5)
  • Page 11 P-Menu Matrix Sony HC7 Functions usable in Bluefin HC7 Video Housing Shutter Speed** White Bal (except “Outdoor”) Tape Remaining On HC7 P-Menu after RESET Scene Select Smth Slw Rec TeleMacro Fader Exposure** AE Shift** WB Shift** X.V. Color Dial Set...

  • Page 12: Mounting The Camera In The Housing

    Mounting the Camera 1. Remove the rear plate by pushing the Latch Locks in and rotating the latches down and forward of the housing body (Refer Fig. 8). 2. Remove the Camera Tray. Push forward on the Camera Tray. Press the Camera Tray Release Latch down (Refer Fig. 9). The Camera Tray is spring loaded and will slide out of the housing.
  • Page 13 (Fig. 8) (Fig. 10) Lights Photo Dis. Far/+ Photo Near/- (Fig. 12) Camera Tray Release (Fig. 9) Microphone (on front of camera) LANC cable (Fig. 11) (Fig. 13) A/V Out MOM AF AF/Off Tele Wide...
  • Page 14 Right Smart Grip Controls Tele - Zooms camcorder to telephoto. Wide - Zooms camcorder to wide angle. Rec - Toggles camcorder between record/standby. Mom.Af - Press and hold this button to put the camcorder into “momentary AF”. Camcorder remains in AF as long as the button is pressed. Once released, the camcorder switches to manual focus.
  • Page 15 (Fig. 14) (Fig. 16) (Fig. 15) (Fig. 17a) (Fig. 17b) ON/MODE Button...

  • Page 16: 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. Left Smart Grip Controls Far - Frame Back while paused and reverse direction during playback Near - Frame Advance while paused...

  • Page 17: Lens Installation / Removal

    Lens Installation / Removal To Install Lens 1. Perform O-ring inspection. 2. Align lens to housing details. 3. Press lens into housing. 4. Rotate clockwise until Locking pin engages. To Remove Lens 1. Slide Locking pin outward away from lens. 2.

  • Page 18: Bluefin Monitors - Getting Started

    Bluefin Monitors - Getting Started Illustrated below are the components of the Compact Monitor and the Remote Monitor. Take time to identify and become familiar with each part. Compact Monitor Bulkhead Clamp Assembly Bluefin Monitor - Bulkhead Installation 1. Remove the Rear Plate. 2.

  • Page 19: Compact Monitor Operation

    (Fig. 20) Attaching the Remote or Compact Monitor 1. Attach clamp assembly to back of monitor. 2. Attach monitor/clamp assembly to quick connect post by pressing down and rotating until black sleeve locks into position. 3. Adjust monitor by releasing clamp assembly (clockwise to tighten, counter clockwise to loosen).

  • Page 20: Remote Monitor Operation

    Remote Monitor Operation 1. If necessary, provide power to the monitor by positioning the appropriate bulkhead switch, to the ON position. The switch is located on the inside of the Rear Plate. 2. Connect monitor cable to Bulkhead prior to entering the water. 3.

  • Page 21: Charging The Remote Monitor

    Charging the Remote and Compact Monitor 1. Remove the Charging Port Plug using a coin or large flat head screwdriver (Refer Fig. 23). 2. Plug charger into a 110v outlet. This charger is only rated at this voltage. If you do not have access to a 110v outlet, you must use a converter.

  • Page 22: Display Icons On Monitors

    Display Icons on Monitors Monitor Screen: In order to see the camera display information in the monitor screen, you will need to set the camera to V-OUT/PANEL on the menu screen. Go to menu, scroll to STANDARD SET, highlight DISPLAY and set to V-OUT/ PANEL (See Fig 24 on previous page).
  • Page 23 Sunray-S Mini Pro Light System Charger and electrical cord HID light heads Sunray-S Mini Elite Light System Charger and electrical cord Battery Pods Pod Locker Light heads Light Arms NiMH Batteries Light Arms Battery Pods Pod Locker Li-ion Batteries...

  • Page 24: 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. 1. The charger can accept an electrical range of 100 - 240v and 50 - 60hz. 2.

  • Page 25: Removing Batteries

    Removing Batteries 1. Rotate latch at the front of the pod counter-clockwise 1/8 turn, until it stops. 2. Pull the front cap off the pod. 3. Pull the battery from the pod using removal strap. Mounting Battery Pods 1. Remove the rear plate of the housing. 2.

  • Page 26: Pre-Dive Checklist

    Pre-Dive Checklist 1. Make sure you have a Mini DV tape in the camcorder. 2. Make sure you have a completely charged battery in the camera. 3. Verify operation of all housing controls. 4. Check that the lens lock is securely engaged and that the latch pin is in the locked position. Clean lens if necessary.

  • Page 27: Replacing Handle Batteries

    Housing Storage Store housing and Travel Case in a dry location the first 24 hours after a dive. Leave the Rear Plate 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 28: O-Ring Care And Maintenance

    (Fig. 30) 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.

  • Page 29: Other Maintenance

    O-ring Parts Bluefin O-ring Replacement Kit part # 802-0096 includes: Two O-rings for the Rear Plate and two O-rings for front optic. Smart Grip O-ring and Battery Kit part # 802-0117 includes: O-ring and battery for one Smart Grip. Note: O-rings used for the Rear Plate and all optics are different sizes. Be sure to replace the appropriate O-ring in its respective groove.

  • Page 30: Returning Products For Care

    Returning Products for Care We highly recommend an annual factory service to maintain the proper operation of your Bluefin 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 31: Bluefin Accessories

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