EX1R Setup, Use & Care Guide
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1. Servicing the o rings is easy and covered in the Housing Care and Maintenance document in this package It can also be found on the Gates website at www gateshousings com M Caution Do not lubricate the large orange o ring Itis a special silicone o ring and can be damaged by petroleum based lubricants M Caution Never use metal tools or objects for removing o rings Customer Support If you have any questions or require further assistance with your Gates housing contact your dealer or Gates directly and we ll be happy to assist Email Customer Srvc GatesHousings com Phone 858 391 0052 Fax 858 391 0053 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 26 12 21 122. GATES UNDERWATER PRODUCTS GATES EX1R Underwater Housing Setup Use and Care Guide 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 12 21 12 1 Gates Housing Setup and Use Congratulations on owning a new Gates housing You ve selected a product that will provide years of value and reliable service This housing was custom designed for the Sony PMW EX1R camera as a rugged and transportable package Please read through this entire guide to familiarize yourself with the Gates EX1R housing The following setup guidelines will explain how to prepare and use your camera and housing so you ll get the best results from your imaging endeavors First Time Use Every Gates housing is pressure tested before leaving the factory to ensure a watertight seal As a precaution however it s a good idea to first use the housing without your Sony EX1R inside Rough or abusive handling during shipment could have caused unnoticed damage after leaving the factory In addition you can get a good feel for the use of an underwater housing without worrying about getting a good shot You can simply concentrate on the technique of holding the housing in position while fine tuning your personal buoyancy After removing the housing from its shipping container carefully inspect for any damage that may have occurred during shipme
3. photo above Loosen the screw on the diopter holder closest to the diopter element using a 64 hex tool Remove the diopter element gently while stabilizing the holder arm v Installing a diopter is the reverse however the diopter must be oriented with the flat side closest to the camera and the convex side toward the port v Cleaning Again you will likely have fingerprints on the diopter after installing so clean the filter according to the directions in the Cleaning Ports and Filters section NM Tip The flip diopter is designed for macro imaging with the camera partially or fully zoomed to telephoto At full wide angle you may see vignetting cut off corners This is normal Use of other diopters The EX1R 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 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 18 12 21 12 Using the SP44 Dome Port Optically speaking the SP44 Dome Port is positioned in the best possible location for the EX1R camera That is the spherical center of the dome is coincident with the entrance pupil of the lens at full wide This practice is used for all Gates housings and historical
4. controls on the left side of the front shell as far as they will go Note that controls will be addressed in greater detail in a subseguent section v Rotate the Rec Stdby control 90 degrees clockwise so the arm is horizontal toward the rear of the housing v Pull out video and audio connectors if applicable and wrap to the side or top of the housing out of the way for camera insertion h Release the latches Start with the side latches then the top 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 4 12 21 12 Installing the EX1R Camera into the Housing v 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 Y Position the camera to enter the housing but do not insert v Rotate the Rec Stdby control 90 degrees clockwise so the arm is horizontal toward the rear of the housing v Plug the mic connector optional into XLR channel 1 at this time The connection is found at the right side in front of the of the grip handle Note that an adapter is used between the 3 5mm mic plug and XLR connector Y Carefully slide camera on its mount plate into the front housing half It should insert without obstruction and mate
5. each control and confirm proper operation refer to the next section for more detail on controls Rotate the Rec Stdby control into position over the rec stdby button on the camera NM Tip With the camera installed you can now get a good view inside the front half of the housing and most controls Use a flashlight if necessary to become familiar with the operation and feel of each control in their proper position prior to closing the housing Y Plug in the video connector if you are using an external monitor The connection is below and to the right of the viewfinder v Tilt the camera viewfinder for proper alignment with the viewfinder on the housing Tilt approximately 10 degrees as shown in the photo 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 Fax 858 391 0053 Customer srvc GatesHousings com www GatesHousings com 12 21 12 7 Closing the housing v Carefully inspect o ring on back half and sealing surface on front half Make sure they are clean and in good condition v Pull out the Menu control on the left rear of the back shell v Mate the two halves of the housing Use the drip lip to guide the alignment and the housing halves should mate easily with no obstructions If there are any obstructions separate the halves and identify the p
6. the camera the auto manual iris and macro on off To actuate auto manual iris switch the control must be retracted and the knob pointer positioned toward the top Push the control back in so the guide pin on the knob mates with the slot on the housing You can now change between auto and manual iris modes To access the macro on off switch retract the control rotate the pointer downward and push in so the guide pin on the knob mates with the slot on the housing You can now change between macro and normal modes on the camera Neutral Density Filter The ND Filter control moves the ND filter switch on the camera vertically to change from ND off ND 1 1 8 and ND 2 1 64 The ND Filter control has a single pin head with which to move the ND filter slider up or down You must carefully position the pin slightly above or below the boss of the control to move the slider as shown in the photos below Do not press hard or exert undo force to move the control as camera damage may result Note that the control Knob has a pointer to guide proper use and stop at both top and bottom of travel Position the ND Filter control head here to move the slider down Position the ND Filter control head here to move the slider up M Caution Use care when actuating the ND Filter control as described above Do not push hard or force the slider Failure to do so may result in camera damage M Caution When not in use position the control with the pointe
7. 053 Customer srvc GatesHousings com www GatesHousings com 12 21 12 23 Optional External Monitor This section covers mounting of the optional monitor to the EX1R housing and connection to the camera Refer to the Setup Use and Care guide for the monitor to be used with the EX1R housing for other details The Gates EM43 monitor is shown here for reference Camera connection and setup Y Connect to the camera by plugging in the video cable located inside the housing The video cable will plug into the component connector on the right side of the camera just below the rec stdby button v Verify operation You can check proper operation at this time by plugging in the monitor see below and turning on the camera The camera must be setup to display recording data and other information on the monitor by setting the following menu selection MENU gt VIDEO SET gt YPbPr SDI OUT DISPLAY gt ON The monitor cable plugs in here 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 24 12 21 12 Monitor mount and connection Slide the dovetail and monitor into the grooves on top of the housing and tighten in place with the thumbscrews v Plug in the monitor cable to the housing bulkhead connector which is found on the right side of the housing You will have either a single pin standard definition SD connection or a 6 p
8. A Do not clean the surfaces if it is unnecessary Dust or Lint can be blown with compressed air preferably from a can Salt deposits or sand may also be removed with compressed air Use a soft lens brush if necessary to brush away foreign material that remains If necessary rinse fresh water over the outside of the port to loosen any residual salt or sand that may remain Do this with the port sealed on your housing to keep water away from the rear of the port Only if necessary clean the port using a mild glass cleaning solution and a non abrasive lint free cloth Use light circular strokes when wiping away cleaning solution and any foreign material Excessive pressure used when cleaning dirty lenses e g rubbing sand into the lens surfaces may damage coatings Use a light touch M Caution Not all cloths are lint free and non abrasive Use of an abrasive material such as cotton balls and cotton fabric may scratch the glass and or coating of Gates ports and will void the warranty NM Tip Gates offers approved cleaning solutions and lint free cloths as accessory items Use of these materials will not void your warranty 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 12 21 12 21 Optional Submersible Microphone If you have the submersible microphone installed on your Gates housing there are special c
9. IN to EXT set AUDIO SELECT to manual if you wish to adjust volume manually 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 22 12 21 12 Optional Water Alarm If your EX1R housing includes the optional water alarm there are three alarm conditions to watch for Condition LED Siren New battery Bright intense blink while siren Ascending tones played 4 when inserted plays times Water intrusion Bright intense blink Grating warble sound Alarm will sound for duration of detection Low battery Low intensity fast blink Descending tones played 8 times pausing approximately 20 seconds between plays after alarm test or water detection You can test the alarm anytime by shorting the detection contacts that lead to the water alarm transducer The water detection condition will activate for 6 seconds If the battery is low the low battery condition will sound The water alarm requires a single 6V battery like Radio Shack model 23 469 or A544 Your battery should be removed when stored e g between dive trips Check the battery prior to every dive to ensure proper operation and change when indicated You must wait a minimum of 30 seconds between battery insertions to allow unit to fully discharge Gates Underwater Products Inc 13685 Stowe Drive Poway CA 92064 858 391 0052 800 875 1052 Fax 858 391 0
10. P44 Dome Port Flip Filter Flip Diopter 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 12 21 12 17 Use and change of the Color Correction Filter Change the filter by The internal color correction filter is specially designed by UR loosening this screw Pro to correct for color loss underwater A blue water version with the 7 64 hex tool orange in color is provided standard with the EX1R housing however a green water version pink in color is available as an option v Changing the filter is accomplished by loosening the screw on the filter holder closest to the filter element using a 7 64 hex tool Remove the filter element gently while stabilizing the filter holder Reverse this process to install new filter element v Cleaning You will likely have fingerprints on the filter after installing so clean the filter according to the directions in the Cleaning Ports and Filters section Use and change of the Flip Diopter The flip diopter allows convenient close up macro imaging with a simple flip of the diopter element in front of the camera If this option is installed you can change the diopter amongst the 1 2 and 4 strengths provided with your kit and used with the FP44 flat port v Changing the diopter is nearly identical to the process for changing a filter see
11. camera as described in detail on page 21 Slide the manual focus ring to the forward position Set Zoom to Servo This switch is located at the base of the camera under the lens Install a memory card and charged battery Remove the boom microphone and holder v Set the zoom switch to Servo Remove the eyepiece from the viewfinder Rotate the hand grip 1 stop clockwise Tighten the handstrap fully and tuck the tail into the Remove any caps lenses or leather guide filters from the camera lens Slide the focus ring into the forward 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 12 21 12 3 Preparing the Housing v Release the latches Release the three stainless steel safety latches that secure the housing halves Release the side latches first followed by the top latch They have a positive locking feature so to open them you must first depress the center bar release while lifting the rear lever Depress the bar and lift the rear lever on both latches at the same time Open the housing Separate the rear half of housing from the front Remove the camera tray from the housing The tray is released by rotating the locking latches 90 degrees in opposite directions Refer to the photo Once released the tray will easily slide out of the housing v Pull out
12. in high definition HD connection M Caution f you are not using the monitor for any reason do not plug the RCA connector into the camera v Verify operation once again to ensure all is working properly prior to use in water Loosen the thumbscrews slide the monitor onto the top rail then tighten gently to secure Connect and secure the video connection The 6 pin HD connector is shown Other monitors may use single pin SD connector 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 12 21 12 20 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 EX1R housing You can also find it on Gates web site at www GatesHousings com Housing Care and Maintenance Proper care of your Gates housing is important to provide you reliable operation and long life You ll find all the guidelines in the Housing Care and Maintenance document included with your Gates housing You can also find it on Gates web site at www GatesHousings com O Ring Care and Maintenance Your Gates housing has 2 serviceable o rings One is located between the mating halves of the housing the large orange one and the other is located on each Port
13. ly results in no observable loss of image quality Despite this the EX1R and SP44 Dome Port optical combination can result in soft images if certain precautions are not taken Any of the following options are available when using the SP44 Dome Port to achieve sharp images Camera Settings Users should employ camera settings that maximize sharpness resolution focus Small iris f8 or higher Macro Mode ON always recommended regardless of port are best Sharpness is nearly 100 with these settings 1 Diopter To gain 100 image sharpness when using the SP44 dome port the addition of a 1 diopter is recommended The flip diopter is standard on every EX1R housing and can be employed at any time Using the SWP44C Super Wide Port The SWP44C Super Wide Port is optically matched to the PMW EX1R camera and provides more than 100 Field of View FOV at wide with full zoom through support for macro imaging Camera Settings e Macro Mode ON e Steady Shot 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 12 21 12 19 Changing Ports Align dot or indent on port and housing Gates offers several ports for your EX1R housing which attach with a bayonet style mount Port changes are easy and straightforward 20 Removal You will see alignment 0015 on the housing and on the port When alig
14. ned the port is fully engaged and ready for underwater use Turning the port 90 degrees or turn counterclockwise will release the port then gently pull the port directly away to remove it Inspect the o ring Before installing a new port perform an inspection and lubrication of the sealing o ring See the O ring Care and Maintenance Guide for specific details The buffer o ring does not reguire lubrication but it is OK to do so Installation Mounting a different port is directly the opposite Insert the port into the front bulkhead of the housing with the alignment dot on the port facing right or left You may need to firmly push the port into the bulkhead to fully seat the port Then turn the port clockwise until the silver dot on the port aligns with the dot on the housing The port has a built in stop to prevent further rotation Be sure the port is fully seated and flush with the housing You should see no gaps between the port and the housing M Caution Perform a final check after installing a port to ensure it is flush with the front bulkhead of the housing If not remove the port and reinstall Failure to do so may result in a wet camera 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 12 21 12 Cleaning Ports and Filters Gates ports can be cleaned readily by following these simple guidelines S
15. nt If you discover any then contact Gates or your dealer immediately for assistance Camera Housing setup Preparing the EX1R Camera Your Sony EX1R will need some preparation before installing into the housing v Remove the lens hood cap and any external lenses filters you may have added to the front of the camera Remove the boom microphone and holder from the camera The holder will require a small precision phillips screwdriver Remove the eyepiece from the rear viewfinder The release button is underneath the eyepiece Tighten the hand strap to its shortest position and tuck the tail back into the hand strap S S S CAUTION Failure to perform this step may result in the hand strap becoming caught in the housing seal and allow water intrusion v Rotate the hand grip one stop in the clockwise direction from horizontal as shown in the photo below There is a release button for the handgrip next to the rec stdby button v Display information The EX1R camera must be set to display information through the external monitor This is done by entering the menu of the camera and selecting as follows MENU gt VIDEO SET gt YPDbPr SDI OUT DISPLAY gt ON 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 2 12 21 12 Microphone information lf you have the optional microphone installed set the
16. ockout collar on the control refer to photo With the pointer in the vertical position the Manual Iris control is locked out from touching the iris ring of the camera This is to prevent damage to the camera when engaging auto iris To use the Manual Iris control be sure to set the camera into manual iris mode with the Auto Manual Iris control see above Then slightly retract the Lockout Collar and Manual Iris Knob rotate 90 degrees in either direction then push the control back in so the guide pin on the Lockout Collar mates with the slot on the housing The Manual Iris control will now actuate the manual iris ring on the camera NM Caution Ensure the camera is in NOT in Full Auto mode and manual iris is engaged before releasing the Lockout Collar on the Manual Iris control Failure to do so may result in camera damage M Caution The Manual Iris control must be locked out during power up down of the camera as the iris ring rotates during this action Failure to do so may result in camera damage Position the Lockout Collar here to prevent contact with the manual iris ring of the camera 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 14 12 21 12 Auto Manual Iris and Macro On Off This control accesses two switches on
17. onsiderations for setting up your camera and connections to capture external audio The EX1R 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 For more detailed information about these settings consult the PMW EX1R user manual v On the face of the Audio Panel set the switches as follows e AUDIO IN Set both Ch1 and Ch2 to EXT e AUDIO SELECT Set to MAN to adjust audio volume manually Set to AUTO to allow the camera to adjust volume automatically e 48V must be set to ON for the channel in use by the microphone v Next enter the MENU and make the following settings adjustments e AUDIO SET gt AUDIO INPUT STRIM 6 1 Adjust to desired sensitivity e AUDIO SET gt AUDIO INPUT STRIM CH 2 Adjust to desired sensitivity e AUDIO SET gt AUDIO INPUT gt AGC LINK gt Set to LINKED or UNLINKED as your circumstance requires AUDIO SET gt AUDIO INPUT gt 1 KHz TONE OFF AUDIO SET gt AUDIO INPUT gt WIND FILTER CH 1 gt OFF AUDIO SET gt AUDIO INPUT gt WIND FILTER CH 2 gt OFF AUDIO SET gt AUDIO INPUT gt EXT CH SELECT gt CHI1 CH2 to record sound to both audio tracks Set this to CH1 if you wish to record only to CH 1 audio track Sr AUDIO IN Set MIC to MIC 48V Plug XLR adapter into CH 1 input AUDIO SELECT omic 4sv LiNEo G Jomicvasy 8 Set AUDIO
18. ough which the paper can pass Tip The optional Seal Check accessory is an excellent tool to determine housing integrity Contact your Gates dealer for more information Check the Power Menu and Roller Select controls to ensure proper operation Perform a final check of all controls for the proper operation Check the Port It should be seated flush on the front bulkhead with no uneven gaps If the port is not seated properly remove the port and re install per directions in a subsequent section of this document Also check that the dot or indent on the port is aligned with the dot on the housing ANN Lock the side latches at the same time then the top latch Inspect the parting line is even and closed all the way around 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 12 21 12 9 Handle Adjustment v Loosen the thumbscrew at the top of each handle and move forward or back for optimal control access v Tighten the thumbscrews to secure the handle in position Foot Plate Installation Remove the knurled brass retainer from the screw the dovetail and slide the dovetail onto the housing from front to back until fully seated Replace the knurled brass retainer to secure the foot plate Loosen the thumbscrew to adjust the handle forward and back for best position Slide the foo
19. r up at the top of travel This will avoid inadvertent camera contact 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 12 21 12 15 Auto Manual Focus The A M focus switch on the camera can be changed with this control Refer to the camera manual for specifics on operation of the camera in these modes including the use of manual focus assist features M Tip When shooting underwater a common practice to set manual focus is to use auto focus first In auto focus mode point the camera at the subject or an object of equal distance from you let the camera focus then flip into manual This will freeze the focus distance at that point Manual Focus This control is found on the left front of the housing and rotates the focus ring on the camera Note that the camera must be in manual focus mode as actuated by the previous control Gain WB Presets This control operates two different lever switches on the camera With the knob pointer toward the front the gain switch can be moved through all three positions L M H To access the white balance presets pull the control out slightly and rotate the pointer toward the rear It will then move the lever through the WB preset positions B A PRE M Caution Use care when mating the control with the toggle switch on the camera The control head is very small to ma
20. required Contact Gates or your Gates dealer for details 4 oz and 8 oz trim weights shown Add remove as necessary to achieve the buoyancy you seek Move forward back and top bottom to achieve trim Gates Underwater 13685 Stowe Drive Poway CA 92064 858 39 Customer srvc GatesHousings com www GatesHousings com 12 21 12 11 Controls Your Gates housing utilizes 100 mechanical controls to provide you with the most reliable operation possible They are all rotational in nature to provide smooth and consistent operation 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 camera controls To help acauaint yourself with the housing controls Gates recommends reviewing each control individually how it actuates the corresponding camera control and operating it to get a feel for the control You can view all front housing controls with the housing open After reviewing all controls perform a simulated dive by operating the controls as you would in the water One final note about controls when operating any control out of water you may need to press the control against the housing into the position it
21. ress Once activated use the Select Push Execute Roller to navigate the menu and make selections Select Push Execute Roller Penetrating the rear window of the housing is the multi function control that will both roll the Sel Push dial and depress it to set or select a function The operation is simple turn the control to roll the dial to different settings or menu functions then push the control to select Release the control and it will return to the position that allows turning the roller once again Zebra Full Auto This control is just above the view window on the left side and the control head is visible through the window To actuate either button on the camera simply rotate the control until it stops over the camera button and depress Assign Assign buttons 1 and 3 on the camera can be accessed with this control Simply rotate the control either direction until it stops then depress This will activate the assign buttons on the camera Confirmation is seen in the viewfinder or external monitor Color Filter The Color Correction Filter control is found on the front of the housing Rotation of the trigger arm will move the filter in or out of position in front of the camera Flip Macro If you have this control installed operation is similar to the filter Simple rotation will place it in and out of the camera view See the section Using the SP44 Dome Port for additional information using diopters with the S
22. roblem before trying again v Locate and close the two bottom latches at the same time followed by the top latch Caution The safety latches must be closed and locked prior to use to avoid opening underwater lt 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 v Check the Magnified Viewfinder alignment With camera turned on verify the camera viewfinder is aligned with the magnified viewfinder on the back shell X Caution Keep the Magnified Viewfinder capped when not in use Sunlight entering the Magnified Viewfinder can damage the camera viewfinder Inspect the o ring and sealing surface before closing The housing shells should mate without obstruction Close and lock the latches a the same time 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 8 12 21 12 v Carefully inspect the parting line between front and rear housing If this line is not even all the way around remove the back and determine the reason O ring out of place hand strap interference etc Failure To Do This May Result In A Wet Camera NM Tip A simple test of the main seal is to try and slip a piece of paper past the o ring A properly sealed housing will have no gaps thr
23. t onto the dovetail and secure with the knurled brass nut Foot slides from back to front 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 10 12 21 12 Buoyancy and Trim The EX1R housing utilizes trim weights on the inside and bottom of the housing for adjusting buoyancy and trim to your liking In the basic configuration the housing uses 5 2 Ib 2 3 kg of trim weight divided into one 11 oz weight secured to the inside rear shell Just to the right of the viewfinder six 8 oz and seven 4 oz weights secured to the bottom of the housing The weights on the bottom can be removed for buoyancy adjustment or moved forward aft for trim They can also be placed on the top accessory rails for further adjustment To do so simply loosen the thumbscrew and change the position of the weight to the most suitable location Be sure to tighten the trim weight snugly so it will remain secure to the housing during use When adding lights monitor or other accessory items the buoyancy trim will change This reguires removal of weight and re positioning for trim This is a general guide for amount to remove when using various accessory items EM43 12 oz EM256 24 oz NiteRider Pro 40 Lights All Green Force HID 250 Lights All SWP44C Port All When using monitors lights and SWP44C port in combination additional buoyancy may be
24. te with the end of the toggle switch Use the view window to ensure proper mating WB Set Under the A M Focus control is the WB Set A short counterclockwise rotation actuates the WB set button on the camera Confirmation of WB set is seen in the viewfinder or external monitor Picture Profile The Picture Profile control is located on the rear of the housing Through the view window you can see the control actuate the picture profile button when depressed Note that the pin on the Picture Profile knob must be aligned with the hole in the window to activate Once activated use the Select Push Execute Roller to change and select a new picture profile The pin hole alignment is also a lockout feature For example if you are diving deep retract the control and rotate the pin away from the hole to prevent inadvertent activation S amp Q The S amp Q control activates the S amp Q Slow and Quick camera button Align the pin on the control head with the hole in the housing Similar to Picture Profile rotating the control pin away from the hole serves as a lockout feature against activation 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 16 12 21 12 Menu This control on the le t rear of the housing allows access to the menu on the camera Simply align the pin on the Menu knob with the hole on the housing and dep
25. with the alignment collar found just behind the port opening Be sure the mount tray latches are held to the sides of the tray during insertion there is obstruction slide the camera back and look carefully for the obstruction It is most likely a control not fully retracted Also check that the handgrip is rotated 1 click clockwise as described in the previous section Secure camera to the tray with the thumbscrew 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 12 21 12 5 Tilt up the viewfinder 10 degrees Position the Rec Stdby control as shown with the arm pointing to the rear Position the camera tray latches to the side as shown If you have the microphone installed plug into the CH 1 connector Slide the camera into the housing It should do so without obstruction and mate with the alignment collar behind the port opening 13685 Stowe Drive Poway CA 92064 858 391 0052 800 875 1052 858 391 0053 Customer srvc GatesHousings com www GatesHousings com 6 12 21 12 v Secure the camera in the housing by locking the latches They will have a positive snap into position when rotated to the rear of the tray v Check controls With the camera turned on and installed into the housing front press in
26. would naturally find while under water pressure The controls are designed to operate properly in this position Flip Macro Record Standby ee ec E GATES Flip Filter 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 12 12 21 12 Assign 1 3 Manual Iris a Zebra Full Auto Manual Focus A M Iris Macro On Off S amp Q ND Filter A M Focus Power On Off Picture Profile Menu 13685 Stowe Drive Poway CA 92064 858 391 0052 800 875 1052 Fax 858 391 0053 Customer srvc GatesHousings com www GatesHousings com 12 21 12 13 Power This control is green and located on the rear shell It is rotated slightly counterclockwise to set camera mode The camera switch can be seen through the rear window to confirm control operation Record Standby The Record Standby control is red and operates by a counterclockwise motion on the lever trigger Press once to record press again for Standby You will feel the record standby button on the camera actuate through the control as it is depressed This control will return to its neutral position automatically Zoom The Zoom control identified by a blue color is operated by a slight rotation in either direction Manual Iris The Manual Iris control rotates the iris ring on the camera Note the red l
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