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  • Page 1 Z100 Underwater Housing Setup, Use, and Care Guide...
  • Page 2 Table of Contents Page 2 Copyright 2014, Gates Underwater Products, Inc. Last document revision:2-2014 This manual and current revision is available in 8.5 x 11 size and full color at http://www.gateshousings.com/documentation.html Gates Underwater Products, Inc. 13685 Stowe Drive Poway, California 92064 USA Phone: 800.875.1052 toll-free in the U.S.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Page 3 Table of Contents   TABLE OF CONTENTS ........................... 3   WARRANTY DISCLAIMER .......................... 4   GATES WARRANTY ............................ 4   CAUTIONS .............................. 5   FIRST TIME USE ............................ 7   CAMERA / HOUSING SETUP ......................... 7   BUOYANCY AND TRIM  ..........................  1 8   CONTROLS  ..............................  2 0   USE AND CHANGE OF THE COLOR CORRECTION FILTER ................  2 5   USE AND CHANGE OF THE FLIP MACRO  .......................  2 5  ...

  • Page 4: Warranty Disclaimer

    The Gates Z100 housing is a tool that, like any tool, requires knowledge and understanding to be effective. Your responsibility is to learn the proper setup, use and care of the Z100 product. Because we can only provide you with the information necessary to do so, Gates does not warrant the contents of your housing (e.g.

  • Page 5: Cautions

     USER RESPONSIBILITY. This Setup, Use and Care guide contains important detailed procedures for setup and use of Z100 . It is the user’s responsibility to read, understand and employ these procedures. Failure to do so can result in poor or non-...
  • Page 6 Page 6 Unpacking the Z100 After you remove the Z100 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 7: First Time Use

    After removing the housing from its shipping container, carefully inspect for any damage that may have occurred during shipment. If you discover any then contact Gates or your dealer immediately for assistance. Gates does not warranty the contents of your housing (eg. your camera and lenses).
  • Page 8 Magnified Viewfinder. Note that the gage can be secured to the camera headphone jack. Gates Underwater Products, Inc 13685 Stowe Drive • Poway, CA • 92064 • 858.391.0052 • 800.875.1052 • 858.391.0053 Customer.srvc@GatesHousings.com • www.GatesHousings.com...
  • Page 9 Open the housing. Separate the rear half of housing from the front. Pull out the controls on the left side of the housing. Gates Underwater Products, Inc 13685 Stowe Drive • Poway, CA • 92064 • 858.391.0052 • 800.875.1052 • Fax 858.391.0053 Customer.srvc@GatesHousings.com • www.GatesHousings.com...
  • Page 10 To remove the camera tray rotate the latches 90 degrees. Gates Underwater Products, Inc 13685 Stowe Drive • Poway, CA • 92064 • 858.391.0052 • 800.875.1052 • 858.391.0053 Customer.srvc@GatesHousings.com • www.GatesHousings.com...
  • Page 11 Camera / Housing setup Page 11 Installing the Z100 Camera into the Housing  Secure the camera to the tray with the thumbscrew. Tighten snugly but do not over tighten. If necessary use a coin to tighten. The camera should be secure to the tray with no play or movement.
  • Page 12 If you have the microphone installed, plug into the CH-1 connector. Tilt camera and tray clockwise so LCD will clear housing. Gates Underwater Products, Inc 13685 Stowe Drive • Poway, CA • 92064 • 858.391.0052 • 800.875.1052 • 858.391.0053 Customer.srvc@GatesHousings.com • www.GatesHousings.com...
  • Page 13 ‘feel’ of each control in their proper position prior to closing the housing. Gates Underwater Products, Inc 13685 Stowe Drive • Poway, CA • 92064 • 858.391.0052 • 800.875.1052 • Fax 858.391.0053 Customer.srvc@GatesHousings.com • www.GatesHousings.com...
  • Page 14 Secure the camera tray by rotating the locking latches 90 degrees to the rear. Push in all controls and verify operation. Gates Underwater Products, Inc 13685 Stowe Drive • Poway, CA • 92064 • 858.391.0052 • 800.875.1052 • 858.391.0053 Customer.srvc@GatesHousings.com • www.GatesHousings.com...
  • Page 15 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.  Check the Magnified Viewfinder alignment. With camera turned on verify the camera viewfinder is aligned with the magnified viewfinder on the back shell.
  • Page 16 A properly sealed housing will have no gaps through which the paper can pass.  The optional Seal Check accessory is an excellent tool to determine housing integrity. Contact your Gates dealer for more information.  Check the Power control to ensure proper operation.
  • Page 17 Tighten the thumbscrews to secure the handle in position. Loosen the thumbscrew to adjust the handle forward and back for best position. Gates Underwater Products, Inc 13685 Stowe Drive • Poway, CA • 92064 • 858.391.0052 • 800.875.1052 • Fax 858.391.0053 Customer.srvc@GatesHousings.com • www.GatesHousings.com...

  • Page 18: Buoyancy And Trim

    Page 18 Buoyancy and Trim The Z100 housing utilizes trim weights on the bottom, sides and tops of the housing for adjusting buoyancy and trim to your liking. The table below provides guidance for the proper amount of weighting for different port / monitor configurations.
  • Page 19 4 lbs 8 oz Trim weighting with SWP44C Port Monitor Trim Weights Required EM50 4 lbs EM43 3 lbs 8 oz Gates Underwater Products, Inc 13685 Stowe Drive • Poway, CA • 92064 • 858.391.0052 • 800.875.1052 • Fax 858.391.0053 Customer.srvc@GatesHousings.com • www.GatesHousings.com...

  • Page 20: Controls

    There are no batteries to change and require little maintenance (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 you’ll find operating them requires similar skill as the actual...
  • Page 21 Gain / White Balance / Shutter Set / Cancel White Balance Set Water detector Light (optional) Power On/Off Gates Underwater Products, Inc 13685 Stowe Drive • Poway, CA • 92064 • 858.391.0052 • 800.875.1052 • Fax 858.391.0053 Customer.srvc@GatesHousings.com • www.GatesHousings.com...
  • Page 22 Position the Lockout Collar here to use the Manual Iris control. Gates Underwater Products, Inc 13685 Stowe Drive • Poway, CA • 92064 • 858.391.0052 • 800.875.1052 • 858.391.0053 Customer.srvc@GatesHousings.com • www.GatesHousings.com...
  • Page 23 Assign 1 / 2 and 5 / 6 Rotate the control to the desired function and press to activate. Gates Underwater Products, Inc 13685 Stowe Drive • Poway, CA • 92064 • 858.391.0052 • 800.875.1052 • Fax 858.391.0053 Customer.srvc@GatesHousings.com • www.GatesHousings.com...
  • Page 24 This control toggles the camera between auto and manual iris. When in manual, use the manual iris control (page 21) to adjust. Auto / Manual Iris Flip Filter Flip Macro Gates Underwater Products, Inc 13685 Stowe Drive • Poway, CA • 92064 • 858.391.0052 • 800.875.1052 • 858.391.0053 Customer.srvc@GatesHousings.com • www.GatesHousings.com...

  • Page 25: Use And Change Of The Color Correction Filter

    Use of other diopters The Z100 housing can accommodate the use of diopters affixed to the camera body in conjunction with the FP44 flat port. Depending on the manufacturer the diopters may be stacked. Note that the color correction filter cannot be used in this configuration.

  • Page 26: Changing Ports

    Changing Ports Page 26 Also be sure the Z100 camera is set with Macro Mode ‘ON’ at all times. This also ensures the best image quality. Align dot or indent on port and housing. Changing Ports Gates offers several ports for your Z100 housing, which attach with a bayonet-style mount.

  • Page 27: Cleaning Ports And Filters

    Page 27 Cleaning Ports and Filters Gates ports can be cleaned readily by following these simple guidelines.  Do not clean the surfaces if it is unnecessary.  Dust or Lint can be blown with compressed air, preferably from a can.

  • Page 28: Optional Submersible Microphone

    The Z100 cameras require the use of the XLR audio adapter. Plug this into the CH-1 connector on the camera and then plug the submersible microphone into this adapter. Be sure to fully engage the connectors.
  • Page 29 Set CH2 to INPUT 1 is optional. Set AUDIO SELECT to manual if you wish to adjust volume manually. Set INPUT 1 to MIC+48V. Gates Underwater Products, Inc 13685 Stowe Drive • Poway, CA • 92064 • 858.391.0052 • 800.875.1052 • Fax 858.391.0053 Customer.srvc@GatesHousings.com • www.GatesHousings.com...

  • Page 30: Optional Water Alarm

    Optional Water Alarm Page 30 Optional Water Alarm If your Z100 housing includes the optional water alarm, there are three alarm conditions to watch for: Condition Siren New battery Bright intense blink while siren Ascending tones played 4 (when inserted) plays.

  • Page 31: Optional External Monitor Em50 Or Em43

    Page 31 Optional External Monitor EM50 or EM43 This section covers mounting and camera connection of the optional monitor to the Z100 housing and connection to the camera. Refer to the Setup, Use and Care guide for the EM50 or EM43 external monitor for other details.
  • Page 32 3. Connect to the camera with the short HDMI patch cable provided with your EM50. Gates Underwater Products, Inc 13685 Stowe Drive • Poway, CA • 92064 • 858.391.0052 • 800.875.1052 • 858.391.0053 Customer.srvc@GatesHousings.com • www.GatesHousings.com...
  • Page 33 SD video output here. The EM50 HDMI connector will plug into the camera here. Gates Underwater Products, Inc 13685 Stowe Drive • Poway, CA • 92064 • 858.391.0052 • 800.875.1052 • Fax 858.391.0053 Customer.srvc@GatesHousings.com • www.GatesHousings.com...

  • Page 34: Lighting Systems

    Your housing comes ready to accept different lighting systems depending on your requirements. If you purchased lighting systems from Gates you will find a separate document to guide you through installation to your Gates Z100 housing. You can also find it on Gates web site at www.GatesHousings.com.

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