Instruction Manual for " MDX-RX100III "
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1. ccceeseeeeeeeeeeeees E 10 Connecting the Strobe ra aeiee gee aeaea e aree aeee aeiee iiia E 12 External Controls 22 04 32 Sie ae Sh ET E 13 Attaching the Hand Strap sette seias raene eit n eataa Ea eaat E 14 Attaching the Optional Accessories cccecceeeeeeteeeeeeteeeteees E 15 Maintenance and Storage cccccceccceeeeceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeseeeeeenaees E 18 Specifications a a a a CaS EE a E 19 i Safety Precautions For safe handling of the product please read the following precautions carefully before use Failure to heed the precautions listed below could result in serious consequences To prevent injury or damage to yourself and or others please observe the precautions as they contain highly important information related to personal and product safety Z WARNING Situations that could result in severe injury or death CAUTION Situations that could result in property damage or personal injury Z WARNING Keep out of reach of children to prevent accidental ingestion If swallowed seek medical advice immediately Z CAUTION Carefully observe the instruction manual for the compatible camera for this product before use This product has been designed and manufactured for use at a water depth within 100m 330ft Please note that diving to a depth in excess of 100m 330ft may cause damage to the product or may lead to water leakage Unauthorized disassembling and or modifica2. Please note that some marks may be left on the camera scraping against the dials or gears of the housing Handle the product carefully so as not to scratch the front port the lens the flash window or the finder Always dry the front port the lens the flash window or the finder using a soft cloth to prevent stain or salt residue from marring the glass surface Rinse the product with fresh water after underwater use Ensure that the product is waterproofed before rinsing Refer to Maintenance and Storage P E 19 for details Make sure that the connectors have been secured with the connector caps before rinsing the product with fresh water after removal from other products Never use chemicals cosmetics any petroleum solvents such as paint thinner or neutral detergent on the product They may deform and damage the product Do not leave the product in places with hot temperatures such as inside of a car or in a car trunk in summer The heat may deform plastic parts of the product damaging internal parts and resulting in potential fire or electric shock If the product is sealed tight in hot conditions heated air expanding inside the product may deform the casing and ruin the waterproofing Do not store the product in wet or high humidity place to avoid mold rust corrosion or malfunction Do not store the product with naphthalene or camphor mothballs or in locations such as a laboratory where chemicals are used Th
3. a M67 wide angle conversion lens 52122 or Close up lens 125 52119 with M67 gt M62 Step down ring 58122 lt Example gt Z CAUTION Refer to the instruction manual provided with the Lens for details E 15 Attaching the Optional Accessories D Accessory shoe Strobes lights can be mounted to the accessory shoe by using optional Mini Shoe Arm 29511 or Hot Shoe Arm 29501 or SA8 Ball Base for Accessory Shoe 22120 lt Example gt Z CAUTION The max weight of an accessory that can be mounted to the accessory shoe is approx 1050g 36 750z Remove the accessories from the accessory shoe when carrying the housing out of water When attaching the accessories to the accessory shoe always refer to the instruction manual provided fi Stays Arms SEA amp SEA stays arms can be mounted to the housing s tripod socket lt Example gt SA8 SA8 Fixed Ball Base mounting locations When SA8 Fixed Ball Base is attached maximum mounting weight is 1 5kg 3 3 Ibs E 16 Attaching the Optional Accessories H Leak sensor The optional leak sensor 46115 can be attached on this product lt Attaching procedure gt 1 Peel off the mount from the backside of the leak sensor and attach the sensor to the position indicated in the figure Insert the LED in the position indicated in the figure then bundle the excess cord and place in the area A 2 Cut each cord c
4. button Built In Flash up Lever Mount for SA8 fixed flash base Location for LCD Monitor Hood Mode dial Movie record button Fn button MENU button Control wheel Monitor window Selectio buttonn LCD monitor hood holder Rear case Tripod socket bottom Delete button Playback button 1 A wide angle conversion lens or an M67 gt M62 Step Down Ring can be screwed onto the front E 6 Preparation for Setting Up This product must be used in combination with the optional equipment digital camera port strobe accessories etc for underwater photography In order to set up the equipment prepare each item correctly Prepare the housing Maintaining the O ring O ring This product is kept watertight by the O ring To keep the O ring functioning properly please observe the following before setting up Make sure to remove the O ring when maintaining e For detailed O ring maintenance methods please see the O ring maintenance manual Z CAUTION Make sure to fit install the O ring into the groove properly after maintenance The housing and port is one unit and cannot be separated Prepare the digital camera This product is exclusively designed for use with Sony DSC RX100M3 digital camera Other cameras are not compatible with this product Make sure that there is sufficient battery power remaining and the image storage medium has enough room for the number of pictures Remove
5. the strap from the camera if any of these accessories are attached e Make sure the camera is operating correctly referring to the camera s instruction manual for details If you have the Sony Attachment Grip fitted to your camera please refer to page E 10 in this instruction manual Prepare the connecting accessories When using external strobes lights or other accessories in combination with this product prepare the equipment before setting up If the accessories are kept watertight by O rings make sure the O rings are properly maintained If the accessories are powered by batteries make sure that there is sufficient battery power remaining Make sure the equipment is operating correctly referring to the instruction manual provided with the equipment E 7 Opening and Closing the Housing Opening and closing the housing is done with the lock knob Here we will explain how to open and close the lock knob Opening the lock knob 1 Push the Lock Release Bent Baa outward to unlock as indicated by and rotate the lock knob clockwise as indicated by to lift the rear cover from the front case Fig 1 2 Pull the rear case to open Fig 2 Z CAUTION e Ensure the housing is clean and dry before opening If the housing is not clean please rinse with fresh water and dry before opening Never turn the knob without pulling Ga Fig 2 the tab as it may result in damage to the knob The lock kn
6. SEAcSEA ne UNDERWATER HOUSING for SONY DSC RX100M3 WIRKE Instruction Manual Introduction Thank you for purchasing SEA amp SEA products Please read this instruction manual carefully prior to using this product Only with a thorough understanding of this manual s content will you be able to use the housing correctly After reading the manual please be sure to keep it in a place where you can easily come back to it at any time Pressure resistance inspection sticker PRESSURE TES PASSED EAcSEA Products bearing this sticker are those that have passed SEA amp SEA s criteria based inspection for pressure resistance The appearance of color evenness or weld lines on the external body of the product is normal and will not affect its performance Safety Precautions iieri i ae a e e E 2 Precautions on Handling the O ring ccccccceeeeeeeeeeseeeeeeseeees E 4 Identification Of Parts 22 21 0 2 22ceeesaeeeasttaed destaadessbiaed aetiaadeesbtandes E 6 Preparation for Setting Up cccceccceeeeeeeeeeeeneeeeeeeeeeeeeseeetesaees E 7 Prepare the NOUSIN ici ceanes ainar enevs enna eaan aE naaa EE Eaa REEN E 7 Prepare the digital camera eee eeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeneeeeeeeeeeeeeenneeees E 7 Prepare the connecting accessories eeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeenteeeees E 7 Opening and Closing the HOUSING ccceeeeeeeeeeeeteeeeeeeteeees E 8 Mounting the Camera in the Housing
7. dry the product by heating using a hair dryer for example Heating can deform and damage the product If you will not use the product for an extended period of time store it away from high temperatures high humidity direct sunlight or extreme cold Do not store the product with naphthalene or camphor mothballs or in locations such as a laboratory where chemicals are used This environment can cause mold rust corrosion or malfunction Always remove the camera from the housing after use Thoroughly wipe off water before opening the housing and avoid any water drops inside the housing After using the product maintain the O rings before storing Examine the O rings before and after each dive We recommend early exchange of the O rings at least once a year Every two years we recommend a complete overhaul of O rings regardless of the frequency in use for the best performance of the product i Specifications Compatible Sony DSC RX100M3 camera Controls Power button Zoom lever Control dial Shutter Construction Depth rating Dimensions lever Built In Flash down lever Built In Flash up lever Mode dial Movie record button Fn button MENU button Playback button Delete button Control wheel Selection button Body Corrosion resistant aluminum alloy 100m 330ft Approx 147 W x103 H x117 D mm Weight Accessories Approx 930g 2 Ibs housing only Port cap Hand strap F
8. ering and black caps the grease you apply will be sucked into the blue O rings due to their special characteristics which will result in insufficient grease If this happens even once the O ring will not revert to its normal state and must be replaced If the grease is insufficient the O ring will not slide and it will become harder to open and close the waterproof parts Because of this it could become impossible to open or close the housing or it could cause flooding so please refrain from using the housing with insufficient grease Are there any scratches or cracks in the O ring Check the O ring to make sure there are no O ring remover scratches or cracks If there are replace the O ring with a new one immediately When handling the O ring do not use pointed metal objects which could damage the eZ O ring Use of the included O ring remover ie aS is recommended Be careful about dust sand and hair Check the O ring to make sure that there is no dust sand or hair on the O ring in the O ring s grooves or on the O ring s contact surfaces If any of these things are attached remove them completely If used as is these things could cause flooding Precautions on Handling the O ring Coat with silicone grease Silicone grease protects the O ring from chafing After checking the O ring to make sure that there are no scratches dust or debris apply a light coating of silicone grease to the entire O
9. iber optic cable connector cap x2 Anti reflective tape Instruction manual this manual Silicone grease O ring maintenance manual O ring remover LCD Monitor Hood Locking Rubber rubber x1 M3 screw x1 Hex Wrench The specifications and appearance are subject to change without notice
10. is environment can cause mold rust corrosion or malfunction SEA amp SEA SUNPAK Co Ltd assumes no liability for compensation of loss of captured images or expenses caused by loss of images even if you are unable to shoot due to a product defect or malfunction SEA amp SEA SUNPAK Co Ltd will not be responsible for the replacement or compensation for cameras lenses or those accessories damaged due to your invalid operation SEA amp SEA SUNPAK Co Ltd assumes no liability for errors or discrepancies in this manual e Carefully observe the O ring maintenance manual for the handling of O rings before use The silicon grease included in the product package is inedible E 3 Precautions on Handling the O ring This product is kept watertight by the O ring To keep the O ring functioning properly please observe the following Improper handling of the O ring could cause flooding Z CAUTION SEA amp SEA products use blue O rings These O rings are impregnated with silicone oil through a special process The lubricating effect of the O ring lasts as long as the silicone oil is gradually seeping out from within For the maintenance of these blue O rings make sure to use genuine SEA amp SEA silicone grease O ring grease for use with the blue O rings that comes in tubes with blue lettering and blue caps If you use silicone grease from other companies or SEA amp SEA s own silicone grease that comes in tubes with black lett
11. lip by 5mm as shown in the figure below attach the two clips and pass the sensor cord through them 5mm i cor clip Z CAUTION Before attaching the optional leak sensor 46115 on this product be sure to read the instruction manual for the leak sensor LCD Monitor Hood with Lens The LCD monitor hood holder on this product accepts the LCD monitor hood with lens 52121 Y LCD Monitor N CAUTION Hood Locking Rubber When attaching LCD monitor hood to the LCD monitor hood holder always make sure to refer to and follow the instructions in the accompanying instruction manual After placing LCD Monitor Hood on the rear window tighten the LCD Monitor Hood locking rubber using the hex wrench supplied with housing E 17 i Maintenance and Storage Z CAUTION Never use chemicals cosmetics any petroleum solvents such as paint thinner or neutral detergent on the product They may deform and damage the product e After each use in salt water make sure it s watertight then soak it sufficiently in fresh water Insufficient soaking causes damage by salt to the product Salty residue may be left on the product where it will crystallize as it evaporates Crystallized salt is hard to dissolve and difficult to be removed once formed and it will result in water leakage e After rinsing dry the product well with a soft dry cloth then let the product dry in the shade out of direct sunlight Do not
12. nserting the fiber optic cable check to make sure that there are no scraches or dirt on the connector surface Scratches or dirt may cause the strobe to malfunction To protect the surface from scratches or dirt do not remove the caps from the fiber optic cable connector when the cable is not inserted There is no possibility of water leaking from the fiber optic cable connector even if the fiber optic cable cable connector cap is removed underwater e After the strobe is connected to the housing make sure to check that the connected strobe functions correctly before underwater use e After use remove fiber optic cable connector caps from housing and rinse with fresh water E 12 T External Controls Zoom lever Shutter lever Zoom lever Move the lever to the left and right to control the zooming Shutter lever Push down the lever to control the shutter of the camera Control dial Rotate the dial to control the control ring of the camera Built In Flash down Lever Built In Flash down Lever Built in flash is closed with this lever Built In Flash up Lever Built in flash is opened with this lever Mode dial Rotate the dial to switch the camera mode Control wheel Rotate this dial to control the camera The up down left and right A W lt q P items can be selected by Built In Flash using the control wheel in place of up Lever the selector buttons Control Other controls Other contr
13. ob only turns up to 90 degrees The lock knob may become damaged if it is turned forcibly When pulling the tab outward be sure to use the tips of your fingers not your fingernails Never use the tab lock knob underwater Do not place the housing on desks or other tabletop surfaces with the rear case opened and the inner side facing down Be careful as doing so may cause the projection on the rear case to become deformed or damaged Fig 3 When opening the rear case after use in the water open it carefully not to let water or sand enter inside the housing E 8 Opening and Closing the Housing Closing the locking lock knob 1 Close the rear case and rotate the lock knob counterclockwise Lock knob Lock Release Z CAUTION Before aligning the rear case and front case make sure there are no specks of dust acratches or deformities on the O ring and O ring contact surfaces Check to make sure that the locking lock knob is securely locked Mounting the Camera in the Housing Z CAUTION To avoid flooding by trapping remove the strap protective cover metal strap clips from camera before installation 1 Place the anti reflective tape on the lens nameplate part A on the camera Anti reflective tape Fig 1 2 Turn off the power of the camera and place it as shown in Fig 2 If Sony Attachment Grip is fitted to your camera remove the following three parts fr
14. ol parts on the housing correspond to the operation parts of the digital camera Refer to the camera s instruction manual for details of each function CAUTION After mounting the camera in the housing make sure to check that all of the housing s control parts work properly and the camera functions correctly before underwater use E 13 i Attaching the Hand Strap 1 Push one end of the hand strap through the hook on the housing insert the other end through the loop produced and then pull the strap tight as shown Z CAUTION Do not use the strap when out of water if using optional accessories such as a wide angle conversion lens stay arm and strobe light The increased weight of the accessories may damage the strap and the strap hook which may result in equipment damage loss or personal injury Attaching the Optional Accessories This product accepts SEA amp SEA optional accessories By using this product in combination with those accessories you will be able to try various shooting techniques Z CAUTION Lenses strobes and other accessories have different depth rating Check the depth rating for each before use Read the instruction manual for each accessory before use e After each use in salt water make sure to remove the optional accessories from the housing and then thoroughly soak the accessories and housing in fresh water D Lens The tip on the port of this product will accept
15. om the housing before installing the camera Side Te Cushion Mounting the Camera in the Housing 3 Make sure that there is no dust or scratches on the O ring O ring contact surface before closing the rear case Then close the rear case and close the lock knob See Opening and Closing the Housing P E 9 Z CAUTION eA substantial difference between the external water and the internal camera and air temperatures sometimes result in dewfall on the inside surface of the housing lens This phenomenon typically happens when the camera becomes hot due to long and consecutive use Use the optional Silicagel 62108 as shown in Figure 4 to reduce dew condensation Silicagel After the camera is mounted in the housing make sure to check that all of the housing s control parts work properly and the camera functions correctly Removing the camera from the housing 1 Turn the lock knob 2 Open the rear case 3 Remove a camera from a front case I Connecting the Strobe Connect the strobe with the fiber optic cable option when the strobe is triggered by sensing the light from the camera s built in flash 1 Remove the fiber optic cable i l connector caps Fiber optic cable connector cap 2 Insert the fiber optic cable s connector into the socket until it stops Do not remove the caps from fiber optic cable connector not in use to keep light from entering in Z CAUTION Before i
16. ring with your finger Applying too much grease will make it easier for dust and debris to adhere to the O ring and could cause flooding Do not twist the O ring When fitting the O ring into the O ring groove insert it straight into the groove do not bend or twist it eo Remove the O ring for inspection before each use In principle the O ring should be removed before each use so that the O ring O ring groove and O ring contact surfaces can be checked This is because you cannot find any sand or debris that may have gotten into the O ring groove if the O ring is not removed For routine maintenance prior to each use it is advisable to make sure to remove the O ring Be careful about how you store O rings When storing spare O rings or O rings that you have removed from the housing keep them in a cool place out of direct sunlight Also when storing O rings do not place heavy objects on them or twist them O rings last for one year Although it depends on how well they are maintained how often they are used and how they are stored O rings generally last for one year It is advisable to inspect them before use and replace them early Identification of Parts Accessory shoe Fiber optic cable socket Built In Flash down Lever Zoom lever Shutter lever Opening and closing hinge Lock Release Mount for SA8 fixed flash base Lock knob Port 1 M67 screw Control dial Power
17. tion could result in malfunction or flooding and void product warranty Take the product to a SEA amp SEA authorized service center for repair or inspection Should you notice smoke or an unusual smell coming from the product turn it off and remove the batteries immediately taking care to avoid burns Continued operation could result in injury After removing the battery take the product to a SEA amp SEA authorized service center for inspection e Discontinue use and turn the product off immediately should you notice flooding or leakage When the product is flooding interior pressure may build up Please be careful when opening the product as water may spurt out or the cap may open explosively and cause injuries The product has been constructed with an airtight seal When packing the product for airplane travel do not seal up the product to alleviate pressure build up due to atmospheric changes Do not open the product in a wet or sandy environment Protect the interior from moisture and debris in order to prevent malfunction or flooding Avoid strong shocks impacts or excess stress to prevent malfunction damage or breakdown Make sure that the product has been securely mounted to other products in order to prevent injury fall or missing Safety Precautions Do not rest heavy weight on the product It might deform the outer casing damage internal parts make the waterproofing fail or result in fire or electric shock
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