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1. Fantasea Line FP7000 Housing Cat No 1118 For Nikon Coolpix P7000 Instruction Manual TABLE OF CONTENTS TABLE OF CONTEN DISCLAIMER INTRODUCTION GENERAL INFORMATION FEATURES amp SPECIFICATIONS 4 INCLUDED IN PACKAGE IDENTIFICATION OF HOUSING PART THE NIKON COOLPIX P7000 DIGITAL CAMERA SETTING UP THE PREPARING THE CAMERA n PREPARING THE HOUSING THE HovsivG CHECKING THE O RING m INSTALLING THE CAMERA 15 CLOSING THE HOUSING 16 REMOVING THE CAMERA FROM THE HOUSING USING THE BUILT IN CAMERA FLASH OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES EXTERNAL FLASHES D LENS ACCESSORIES a HAND Star a Hor SHOE CONNECTOR FOR LIGHTING ACCESSORIES n LEAK DETECTOR n FP7000 HOUSING ACCESSORY SYSTEM n CARE amp MAINTENANCE FANTASEA PRODUCT CONSI MER LIMITED WARRANTY DISCLAIMER While every effort has been made in order to ensure that the information included in this instruction manual is accurate and complete no liability will be accepted for any errors or omissions Fantasea Line reserves the right to change product specifications and features described herein at time without prior notice No part of this Instruction manual may be copied translated or reproduced without the prior written permission of Fantasea Line Fantasea Line makes no warranties aside from limited product warranty as described at the end o2. And you shoot using JPEG or RAW format for ultimate control over your images But there s lot more Fast auto focus and start up so you never miss a picture waiting for your camera to catch up Low Noise Night mode for beautiful images without flash at night with minimal noise Subject Tracking to automatically track and auto focus on a moving subject video recording with optical zoom and stereo sound and 18 scene modes including the Auto Scene Selector which automatically recognizes any shooting situation and optimizes all the settings for that scene 11 Fantasea 7000 Housing Instruction Manual 20110201 Nikon Coolpix P7000 Highlights 10 1 MP High Resolution Sensor RAW File Format EXPEED C2 Image Processing System a Ultra High Resolution LCD Display Screen 74x28 200mm Zoom Lens 35mm Equiv S way VR image stabilization system Macro shooting as close as 0 8 inches 2em HO Video at 720p Resolution High Speed Shooting at Up to 1 5 FPS Subject Tracking Auto Focus Greatly Enhanced Low Light Photography 18 Scene Modes SETTING UP THE HOUSING It is important that a first dive is always carried out with the housing empty no camera installed inside in order to verify that the housing Note watertight seat has not been affected during transport and after lng periods of storage PREPARING THE CAMERA 1 Install a memory card and a fully charged battery inside the
3. Applya slight layer of silicone grease on the O ring Please note that the amount of lubrication required on the O ring is only enough to allow it to slip into place without friction it does not twist or become dislodged More grease is necessarily better and in some cases might interfere with the watertight seal of the housing 5 When replacing the O ring place it back into the groove starting at one corner and gently pressing it into the groove all around the housing until it Is all seated in the groove and part of itis sticking up or out of the groove INSTALLING THE CAMERA Since the FP7000 Housing is specifically designed for the Nikon Coolpix P7000 digital camera installing the camera in the housing is quite simple 2 Make sure the camera is turned off 3 Lift the housing mode dial so it doesn t interfere with camera instalation image 7 Hold the camera parallel to the housing and then gently install it inside image 8 Avold Inserting one side of the camera prior to the other as this wil make the installation difficult and might cause damage to the camera or housing 5 In the event of an optional leak detector installed Inside the housing take special care not to touch or damage the leak detector when installing the camera Also be careful not to harm the moisture sensor attached to the leak detector ft Image 7 Image 8 6 Once the camera is inserted inside the housing push the housing mo
4. any other product used in conjunction with the Fantasea product including cameras and lenses and resulting from any defect in the product materials or workmanship S The cost of sending the product back to Fantasea or its authorized service facilities is the responsibility of the customer 6 The warranty does not caver any incidental damages resulting from any defects in the product This expressly includes any travel reimbursements or any other costs associated with the purchaser s optional use of the product The conditions of this warranty are expressly in lieu of all other expressed warranties including the payment of consequential or incidental damages for the breach of any warranty Please register your product on line at this URL hnt www fantasea com registration 24 FamaseaFP7000 Housing Instruction Manual 20110202
5. as determined by the origin af the authorized dealer This warranty is effective from the date of retail purchase from Fantasea or an authorized Fantasea dealer by the original end user purchaser Warranty Period This warranty does not cover any commercial use of the product If a product defect arises and a valid claim is received within the Warranty Period at its option Fantasea or its authorized service facilities will either 1 repair the product defect at no charge 2 exchange the product with a product that is new or which has been manufactured from new or serviceable used parts and is at least functionally equivalent to the original product The warranty will not extend beyond the orginal warranty period Your Fantasea Product should be registered within 30 days of purchase You must keep the proof of purchase which indicates the date on which the purchase was made as you may be required to show proof of purchase if you need warranty service The following conditions apply 1 This warranty extends to the original purchaser only It is nat assignable or transferable 2 The warranty does not cover damage resulting from misuse abuse negligence ar accidents Proper maintenance of the Product is the responsibility of the owner 3 The warranty does not cover damage directly or indirectly resulting from the use of unauthorized replacement parts or service performed by unauthorized facilities 4 This warranty does not cover any damage to
6. camera 2 Remove the camera strap from the camera if one was installed It is best to remove the 2 small triangular attachment clips as well for easier installation 3 tis recommended to program the camera to the most frequently used underwater photo mode lighting and other key settings prior to installing the camera in the housing 120 Fantasea 7000 Housing Instruction Manual 20110201 PREPARING THE HOUSING 1 When using the housing for the first time b Peel the screen protector off the back side of the housing Install the hand lanyard on the housing by inserting it through the lanyard loop on the bottom right of the housing facing from back then pulling it through itself and testing it in order to make sure it is secure image 0 Install the housing side of the diffuser quick release secure line by tying it around the hinge found at the left side of the housing where the Fiber Optic Cable Plate secure string is attached to image 2 Please note that this line may come assembled and then there is no need for installation If making use of a hand strap optional install the two loops found at the right side of the housing tis important that a first dive with the housing is always made without the camera in order to verify that the housing watertight seal has not been affected during transport and after long periods of storage Images OPENING THE HOUSING 1 Lift the small red tab located a
7. installing the camera inside the housing Please refer to the section Installing the Camera for further information b When housing and camera mode dials are aligned the mode displayed on the left ide of the housing mode dial is the one selected C Note Housing and camera mode dials may not remain aligned during your dive Therefore it is important to check the shooting mode selected and displayed on the camera LCD screen when switching modes Even in such cases since made labels on the housing mode dial appear according to their order on the camera mode dial they can still assist with the amount of turning required in order to reach the desirable shooting mode d Inorder to switch modes apply slight downward pressure on the mode dial as you rotate it in order to create enough contact pressure to accurately reach the desired mode T FartaseaFP7000 Housing Instruction Manual 20110201 efie 7 Quick Menu Pushing this control activates the camera quick menu button When the quick menu control is pushed down a quick menu is displayed for the function that is selected by the Quick Menu Dial 3 Quick Menu Dial Turning this dial swivels the camera quick menu dial In order for the housing quick menu dial to indicate the proper menu selected by the camera quick menu dial it is best to align housing and camera quick menu dials prior to installing the camera inside the housing Please refer to the section Installing the Cam
8. SORIES EXTERNAL FLASHES Underwater flashes and strobes were designed to improve the color lighting and quality of your underwater images Since light and color are absorbed by water using an external flash is recommended in all depths during daylight and night dives In addition to retrieving the color and light absorbed by water underwater flashes also allow for creative lighting assist in reducing the amount of backscatter and prevent the shadowing effect caused by the housing lens port when using the built in camera flash especially when accessory lenses are mounted on the housing The FP7000 Housing can be used with underwater slave flashes These external flashes feature slave sensor which triggers the external flash to fire in sync with the internal camera flash For the full selection of Fantasea flashes and lighting sets compatible with the FP7000 Housing please refer to the Fantasea website www fantasea com Most underwater slave strobes are capable of synchronizing with the Internal camera flash without any cables under certain diving conditions They feature a slave sensor that triggers the strobe to fire in sync with the internal camera flash as long as the strobe and the camera are positioned on the same axis and as ong as there is not much ambient light available However if the strobe slave sensor isn t pointed directly at the internal camera flash or when photographing during daylight in clear water and bright conditio
9. amera USING THE BUILT IN CAMERA FLASH 1 The Coolpix P7000 has a built in flash capable of illuminating nearby underwater subjects For stronger lighting illuminating subjects that are farther away avoiding backscatter eliminating shadowing effects and photographing in deep water an accessory slave flash is recommended For further information please refer to the section External Flashes 2 in order to make use of the built in camera flash remove the Fiber Optic Cable Plate from the housing insert your fingers beneath the adaptors installed inside the plate and push the plate upwards tillit is removed from its slat Make sure the fiber optic cable plate is secured to the housing by the dedicated secure line in order to avoid lasing it during the dive 3 The removable flash diffuser included assists with softening the built in flash output increasing its angle of coverage and decreasing the amount of backscatter in the images the unattractive snowstorm affect of the flash reflecting off suspended particles in the water 17 Fantasea 7000 Housing Instruction Manual 20110201 t a In order to install the removable flash diffuser old and align it against the housing lens port so the concave side of the flash diffuser is facing the lens port Image 12 b Gently push the removable flash diffuser against the housing lens port tillit clicks c Attach the flash diffuser quick release secure string to the other side
10. de dial back down so it touches the camera mode dial 15 FamaseaFP7000 Housing Instruction Manual 20110202 7 Ifinserting a silica gel pack inside the housing in order to prevent moisture itis best to insert it on the left side of the camera image 89 where it doesn t interfere with proper housing operation It is important to make sure that the silica gel pack doesn t stick out or else it might Interfere with the watertight seal of the housing CLOSING THE HOUSING Turn the latch dial so that the small red tab located an the latch is pointed towards the front side of the housing image 10 Carefully lose the back door of the housing pushing it against the front door Turn the secure dial clockwise tl the lock dial clicks The small red tab should then be pointed towards the bottom of the housing image 11 Image 10 Image 1 Gently try pulling the back door away from the front door Ifthe housing is properly closed it should be impossible to open the back door Visually inspect the O ring for proper closure Make sure it isn t twisted or aut of the groove and that no foreign matter has been caught in the seal Turn on the camera and check that the extended camera lens does not catch or bend the black rubber seat on the inside of the lens port It is vital that the lens does not disturb this rubber seat Test housing control buttons to make sure that the camera was proper
11. e divers ship wrecks and schools of fish without moving further away from the subject thereby stil taking full advantage of water clarity and artificial light sources SharpEye Macro Lenses Perfect for shooting close up images of fish corals textures and more These macro lenses magnify the subject and enable the camera to focus on short distances for creating super sharp images RedEye Color Correction Filters Used to restore the red color absorbed by the water In shallow depths these filters can serve as an attractive alternative to artificial light sources EyeGrabber Lens Holders Attach to Flex or Ball amp Joint arms enabling safe secure and easily accessible storage for your lens accessories when not in use during the dive For a selection of lens accessories available please visit the Fantasea website www fantasea com HOUSING HAND STRAP The FP7000 Housing features two hand strap loops on the latch side of the housing which enable the attachment of an optional hand strap for the housing in order to improve hand grip especially when using the housing during extreme sports activities HOT SHOE CONNECTOR FOR LIGHTING ACCESSORIES The Hot Shoe Mount featured on the housing enables mounting flash night dive torch or focus light on top of the housing by using a standard Hot Shoe connector mount For further information regarding such connectors lights and flashes please visit the Fantasea website w
12. e tight button 21 Focus Mode Down Pushing this control activates the camera focus mode bottom button 22 Self Timer Left Pushing this control activates the camera self timer left button 10 Fantasea FPIO00 Housing instruction Manual 20110201 23 OK Apply Selection Pushing this control activates the camera OK confirm selection button 24 Menu Pushing this control activates the camera menu button 25 Delete Pushing this control activates the camera delete button 26 Latch Dial This dial ensures the housing is properly closed and watertight sealed For further Instructions please refer to the sections Opening the Housing and Closing the Housing 27 Latch Dial Lock Ensures the secure dial doesn t accidently open during the dive 28 Hand Strap Loops Enable the attachment of an optional hand strap to the housing in order to Improve hand grip especially when using the housing during extreme sports activities THE NIKON COOLPIX P7000 DIGITAL CAMERA The Nikon CoolPix P7000 digital camera isn t loaded down with frivolous bells and whistles its got seriously awesome bells and whistles like a 10 1MP CCD sensor a sharp wide angle to telephoto 7 optical zoom lens 28 200mm 35mm equivalent made with Nikon ED glass 720p HD video 1 3 frames second shooting at full resolution S way image stabilization for sharp photos even in low light and a 921 000 dot high resolution 3 LCD display
13. e use of the internal camera flash during your dive In order to remove the plate insert your fingers beneath the adaptors installed inside the plate and pull the plate upwards tl it is removed from its slot Make sure the fiber optic cable plate is secured to the housing by its secure line in order to avoid losing it during the dive FartaseaFP7000 Housing Instruction Manual 20110201 11 Lens Port The housing lens port is compatible with a wide variety of accessory filters and lenses For a selection of lens accessories available please visit the Fantasea website www fantasea com 12 Tripod Mounting Screw Hole Enables mounting the housing on a tray thereby allowing for the addition various image enhancement accessories to your underwater photo system such as strobes lights and more 13 Function Pushing this control activates the camera function button Back Side of Housing Corresponding numbered descriptions are found on the follawing page 14 Exposure Compensation 16 LCD Monitor 17 AEYAFL 18 Playback 15 Flash Pop Up 19 Flash Mode up 20 AF Area Mode Right 22 Focus 21 Selt Timar Lete Mode Down 23 Ok Apply Selection 24 Menu 9 FartaseaFP7000 Housing Instruction Manual 20110201 ede Numbered descriptions below refer to corresponding numbers on the back side housing graphic on the previous page 14 Flash Pop Up Pushing this control activates t
14. era for further information When housing and camera quick menu dials are aligned the menu displayed on the right side of the housing quick menu dial is the one selected Note Housing and camera quick menu dials may not remain aligned during your dive Therefore itis important to check the menu selected and displayed on the camera LCD screen when switching menus Even in such cases since menu labels on the housing quick menu dial appear according to their order on the camera quick menu dial they can stil assist with planning the number of swivels required in order to reach the desirable menu in order to switch menus turn the housing quick menu dial Note that since the rotary wheel cannot be manipulated in order to set the various menu items the AV TV control and command dials should be used for navigating through the menus and making selections 9 Hot Shoe Mount for Lighting Accessories Enables mounting a flash night dive toreh or focus light on top ofthe housing by using a dedicated connector For further information regarding such connectors please visit the Fantasea website www fantasea com 30 Fiber Optic Cable Plate When installed on the housing the fiber optic cable plate and the two adaptors inserted inside it allow for an easy attachment of 2 fiber optic cables to the housing For further instructions please refer to the section External Flashes Remove the fiber optic cable plate from the housing in order to mak
15. f this manual INTRODUCTION Please read this manual carefully in order to properly operate the FP7000 Note Housing Store this manual in a safe place for further reference once you have General Information The FP7000 Housing features a new design specifically created for the Nikon Coolpix P7000 digital camera The FP7000 Housing is manufactured to the highest professional standards of function style and durability Itis depth rated to 60m 200 feet and is fully functional with ergonomically designed and labeled controls The Fantasea FP7000 is the ultimate waterproof home for the Nikon Coolpix P7000 The FP7000 Housing is ideal for outdoor and underwater photography Underwater photographers can dive or snorkel and capture all the excitement of this fascinating world while outdoor photographers also have the option of capturing the action of outdoor and water sports activities such as paddle sports sailing boating surfing ishing hunting backpacking and camping The FP7000 Housing is shock resistant and protects the camera from water sand dust frost impact as well as other damaging elements and harmful The FP7000 Housing was designed to be compatible with a complete Accessory System enabling photographers to enhance the quality of their images 3 Fantasea FP7000 Housing Instruction Manual 20110201 ede Features amp Specifications Depth rated to GOm 200 feet Made from durable injection molded Polycarb
16. he camera flash pop up button and pops up the built in camera flash Note that once the built in camera flash has been popped up it cannot be pushed back down physically through the housing Therefore In case of the need to eliminate the flash during the dive after it has been popped up please follow the steps described on the section Using the Built in Camera Flash 35 Exposure Compensation Turning this dial swivels the camera exposure compensation dial a In order to seta higher exposure compensation value tur the exposure compensation dial counterclockwise b In order toa lower exposure compensation value turn the exposure compensation dial clockwise Note that value markings on the housing exposure compensation dial do not indicate the value set by the corresponding camera dial even if aligned prior to camera installation Inside the housing Therefore itis important to check the exposure compensation value selected and displayed on the camera LCD screen 16 LCD Monitor Pushing this control activates the camera monitor button 17 AEL AFA Pushing this control activates the camera AE L AF L button Auto Exposure Lock Auto Focus Lock 38 Playback Image Review Pushing this control activates the camera playback button Multi Selector buttons 19 23 19 Flash Mode Up Pushing this control activates the camera flash mode top button 20 AF Area Mode Right Pushing this control activates the camera AF area mod
17. it is important to cover it with a towel 30 Travel with the housing protected in a padded case It is best to remove the camera from inside the housing when traveling and to provide it with its own protective case or compartment 31 Never dive with the Fantasea FP7000 Housing to a depth greater than GO meters 200 feet 12 Itis important to carry out the first dive without the camera inside the housing Check that the watertight seal has not been affected during transport and long periods of storage 23 FamaseaFP7000 Housing Instruction Manual 20110202 ede 13 Itis likewise recommended to visually monitor housing during every descent especially for the first 10 meters 33 feet If water is observed entering the housing or bubbles escaping from it the housing should be rotated to a port down position and held that way as you return to the surface immediately and get it out of the water 14 Itis recommended to have all Fantasea housings serviced once a year at an authorized Service Center This includes visual inspection and possible changing of all seals gaskets and O rings Please contact Fantasea by email at info fantasea com or visit the Fantasea web site wwwfantasea com for more information FANTASEA PRODUCT CONSUMER LIMITED WARRANTY Fantasea warrants this Fantasea Line branded product against defects in materials and workmanship under reasonable use for a period of ONE 1 YEAR two years where required by law
18. ly installed inside the housing and that nothing interferes with normal operation of the camera It is recommended to 16 Fantasea FP7000 Housing Instruction Manual 20110202 take a few images once the camera has been installed inside the housing and prior to the dive in order to ensure proper operation 8 I making use of the internal camera flash install the removable flash diffuser on the housing and attach the flash diffuser quick release secure string in order to avoid losing it underwater Please refer to the section Using the Built in Camera Flash for further information 9 Prior to diving with the housing submerge it in a shallow tub of water or rinse tank Carefully look at the housing to make sure no bubbles are escaping from it and that no water is entering REMOVING THE CAMERA FROM THE HOUSING 1 After use and prior to opening the housing make sure both your hands and the housing are clean and dry It is recommended to have a clean dry and soft towel handy in order to dry your hands and the water drops on the housing 2 When opening the housing it is important to hold it so the lens port is facing down This will prevent the camera from slipping out of the housing while being opened 3 Open the housing as described in the section Opening the Housing pull up the mode control and carefully remove the camera from the housing Take sufficient care that no water drips from your hair and body onto the housing and c
19. ns the slave sensor might fail recognizing the output of the internal camera flash Connecting fiber optic between the internal camera flash and the slave strobe ensures full synchronization in all angles and diving conditions Attaching Fiber Optic Cables to the Housing 1 When installed on the housing the fiber optic cable plate and the two adaptors inserted inside it allow for an easy attachment of up to 2 fiber optic cables to the housing 2 Ifthe fiber optic cable you have features a different type of adaptor remove this adaptor from the end of the cable and use the adaptors included with the FP7000 Housing instead 3 Remove the Fiber Optic Cable Plate from the housing Insert your fingers beneath the adaptors Installed inside the plate and push the plate upwards tl it is removed from its slot 4 Prior to installing the fiber optic cable on the Fiber Optic Cable Plate make sure that the two black adaptors are firmly and properly installed inside the plate image 13 on the following page 19 Fantasea FPIO00 Housing Instruction Manual 20110201 5 Ant Image 13 Insert the exposed end of the fiber optic cable into the small hole of the adaptor unit starting from the end that features a screw and pushing it towards the end that features an O ring image 14 Until the fiber optic cable reaches the end of the adaptor which can be verified by looking from the other side of the Fiber Optic Cable Plate The fiber o
20. of the string connected to the housing in order to avoid losing the flash diffuser underwater Image 12 d In order to remove the flash diffuser from the housing gently push it outwards starting from its top and proceeding with the bottom partof it 4 Itis best to set the camera flash mode to Flash Always as artificial light is required in most compositions for the purpose of color and light reproduction This will ensure the built in camera flash fires on every image taken regardless of ambient light available Please refer to the Coolpix P7000 instruction manual for further instructions regarding such settings S Note that once the built in camera flash has been popped up it cannot be pushed back down physically through the housing Therefore in case of the need to eliminate the flash during the dive after it has been popped up follow the steps below a Enter any of the manual shooting modes M A S P UL U2 or U3 b Push the menu control Using multiselector controls enter the Shooting Menu d Using the down multiselector control scroll down till you have reached the Flash Control item Push the OK control Scroll down to Off and push the OK control again to make the selection f In order to reactivate the built in camera flash repeat steps a d and then select Auto Push the OK control again to make the selection 18 Fantasea 7000 Housing Instruction Manual 20110201 ede OPTIONAL ACCES
21. onate Acces to all camera controls and functions Shock resistant Double O ring main seal Special hot shoe mount for lighting accessories Removable double fiber optic cable connection plate Removable flash diffuser Easy and secure installation of camera labeled controls for comfortable operation Compatible with a wide range of underwater photo accessories Weight with camera on land 1 1 kg Weight with camera in 3 6 salt water 03 ke Dimensions 18 15 135 cm 7 2 x 6x 5 4 inch Wx Dx H 4 FartaseaFP7000 Housing Instruction Manual 20110201 INCLUDED IN PACKAGE FP7000 Housing 5 Screwdriver Removable flash diffuser with secure line 6 Silica gel packs lanyard 7 O ring remover L Silicone grease 8 Spare back door O ring seal 9 Diffuser quick release secure string housing side 1 2 IDENTIFICATION OF HOUSING PARTS 1 Please refer to the Nikon Coolpix P7000 camera instruction manual for detailed descriptions and instructions regarding all camera controls and functions 2 Iis strongly recommended that you familiarize yourself with all the Note controls topside before using these controls underwater Top Front Side of Housing Corresponding numbered descriptions are found on the follawing page 5 QuickMenu 4 Quick Menu Dial 6 Mode Dial 3 HotShoe Connector 7 Command Dial Sg 10 AV 2 Shutte
22. ptic cable should be extending out no more than 1mm image 15 Image 14 Image 15 Use the screwdriver included in order to tighten the screw on the adaptor image 16 Tighten it enough to stabilize the fiber optic cable inside the adaptor but don t tighten it too strongly Tightening the screw too much might damage the fiber optic cable Once the fiber optic cable has been installed on the Fiber Optic Cable Plate install the Fiber Optic Cable Plate by inserting it inside the dedicated slot on the housing and pushing it ll the way in Image 16 20 FartacesFP7000 Housing Instruction Manual 20110201 ede 3 When installed on the housing the Fiber Optic Cable Plate blocks the internal camera flash so only the external slave flash illuminates the subject This diminishes the effects of backscatter as well as eliminates any shadowing effect caused by housing lens port especially when lens accessories are mounted on the housing 4 Follow the instructions in your strobe manual an how to synchronize your camera with the external strobe It is recommended to test the synchronization when photographing opposite a mirror In this case the output of both the built in camera flash and the strobe should be visible in the test shot taken LENS ACCESSORIES The FP7000 Housing lens port is compatible with a wide variety of accessory filters and lenses such as BigEye Wide Angle Lenses Perfect for shooting seascap
23. r Release 11 Lens Port 1 Zoom Control 12 function 13 Tripod Mounting Screw Hole bottom ntaseaFP7000 Housing Instruction Manual 20220202 ede Numbered descriptions below refer to corresponding numbers on the top front housing graphic on the previous page 1 Zoom Control Turning this control activates the camera zoom button Turn the zoom control clockwise W to zoom out increasing the area visible in the frame b Turn the zoom control counterclockwise T to zoom in so that the subject filis a larger area of the frame Note that housing zoom contro directions are opposite to camera zoom button directions when zooming in and out 2 Shutter Release Activates the camera shutter release button and auto focus prior to taking the Picture AV TV Activates the camera AV TV button and allows the command dial control to alternate between adjusting the shutter speed and aperture settings 4 On Off Pushing this control activates the camera power switch button 5 Command Dial Turning this dial swivels the command dial of the camera within an opposite direction Note that housing command dial directions are opposite to camera command dial directions when turned 6 Mode Dial Turning this dial allows for changing camera shooting modes a In order to for the housing mode dial to indicate the proper mode selected by the camera mode dial itis recommended to align housing and camera mode dials prior to
24. r the day or for the trip home You may use a soft towel or cloth to dry the housing Be sure there is grease or other debris on the towel Visually check the condition of the O ring before every dive If it is dirty clean it with fresh water and dry it with a soft cloth as described throughout the manual fitis damaged in any way such as cut or perforated replace it before using the housing again 4 tis recommended to slightly lubricate the housing back door O ring periodically Important to note that the amount of lubrication required on the O ring is only enough to allow it to slip into place without friction so it does not twist or become dislodged More grease is not necessarily better and in cases might interfere with the housing watertight seal 5 Use only the supplied silicone grease for lubricating the housing back door O ring Use af any other grease might impair the watertight seal of the housing 6 Be careful not to get greasy fingerprints or dirt on the lens port This will affect the image quality Wipe any dirt or grease off with fresh water and a soft cloth 7 Do not drop the housing on hard surfaces it could crack and its watertight seal might be damaged 8 Do not disassemble or modify the housing as this may cause leaks 9 Do not leave the housing in direct sunlight inside car in hot weather or near a heater Heat may warp the housing and cause leaks If you have to leave the housing in the sun
25. t the bottom of the latch dial upwards as indicated by the arrow direction image 3 on the following page There is no need to apply any force 2 While holding the lock dial up turn the latch dial counterclockwise until the red latch tab is located at the top of the latch and cannot be turned any further image 4 on the following page There is no need to apply any farce 3 Carefully open the back side of the housing 13 Fantasea FP7000 Housing Instruction Manual 20110201 Ant CHECKING THE O RING 1 Prior to each closure of the housing the back door O ring should be visually inspected if there is any debris present including dirt sand dust hair grease or any other matter it must be cleaned to ensure a proper watertight seal 2 In order to clean the O ring first remove it from the housing 2 Insert the O ring remover between the O ring and the groove it is seated in image 5 b Slip the tip of the inserted O ring remover below the O ring while making sure the O ring doesn t get scratched image 6 Carefully hold the O ring with your fingertips in order to remove it from the groove Image 5 3 Cleaning the O ring is a simple matter of wiping it with a camp sort cioth to remove the foreign matter careful the cloth you use does not leave any of its own material behind as this can also affect the effectiveness of the seal 14 Fantasea FP7000 Housing Instruction Manual 20110201 4
26. ww fantasea com 21 Famtasea FP7000 Housing Instruction Manual 20110202 LEAK DETECTOR A leak detector can be installed inside the housing in order to detect moisture Leak detectors are very sensitive so whenever moisture is detected inside the housing the leak detector LED light begins flashing and a warning alarm starts beeping thereby alerting the user of a leak Follow the instructions included with the Leak Detector in order to install it inside the housing For Fantasea Leak Detectors available please visit the Fantasea website avv fantasea FP7000 HOUSING ACCESSORY SYSTEM Focus Light Flex Arm Flex Arm Bigeye Wide Angle Lens EyeGrabber Lens Holder SharpEye Macro Lens EyeDaptor Color Correction Filter Lens Adaptor 25 FamaseaFP7000 Housing Instruction Manual 20110201 ede CARE amp MAINTENANCE The Fantasea FP7000 Housing requires only a minimum amount of care for safe and reliable performance The following tips will enable you to get the best results 1 Always rinse your housing in streaming fresh water and if possible soak the housing in a fresh water tub or rinse tank for about 20 minutes after every dive in order to dissolve the salt water crystals from around the controls and openings ofthe housing Manipulate each of the movable controls to assist the removal of salt particles from these tight areas 2 Allow the housing to dry thoroughly before packing away fo
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