JVC WR-MG88U User's Manual
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1. 3 Setup the camera please refer to your camera s instruction manual e Turn off the flash and light presence of a flash light differs according to the model Switch off the power t is recommended to set to the auto recording mode Open the lens cover 4 Open the marine case If it is difficult to open buckles use the buckle opener 5 LLL mE Hexagonal The risk of water leakage is extremely high if the wrench small O ring is twisted if you forget to attach it or if something is trapped in the seal Recording the Video Still Image Files Before recording Submerge the marine case with the camera equipped into a bathtub or water tank full of fresh water Gradually increase the amount of time the marine case is submerged as shown below e st time 5 10 seconds e 2nd time 30 seconds 1 minute e 3rd time 3 minutes 5 minutes try operating the levers and buttons while the marine case is submerged e Always have someone hold the marine case for you when diving into or getting out of water e f for any reason water leakage occurs remove the camera battery It may cause the camera to explode 1 Pull the marine case power mode switch lever to release the lock and switch on the camera s power Rotate the lever to switch on the camera s power The camera s power lamp lights OFF 4 MODE ll Switching between video still modes Swit2. Ap ER POLSKI PITE H ASA 7 8 87 Spb AA MAGYAR H l LYT1742 002A Procedures for Using the Strap gt Page 4 Pass the strap through the strap attachment hole before using the marine case to maintain a firm grip in water Silicon cloth Wash the marine case with fresh water and wipe the outer side with the silicon cloth after drying Strap attachment hole Buckle opener Hexagonal wrench small gt Page 5 For use when you have difficulty opening the buckle Silica gel Grip belt of camera Hook the wrench to the buckle and pull towards you Prevents fogging 22 inside the marine Buckle case AS Insert it between DS the camera and the camera grip belt before inserting the camera into the marine case Caution The moisture absorption ability of silica gel that has previously been used may deteriorate depending on the conditions of use As such we recommend that the silica gel be replaced each time anti fogging agent gt Page 5 Supplied Maintenance Kit Glass cleaner Page 4 to prevent fogging Apply the glass cleaner on the front glass before using the marine 2 Add two to three drops of the cleaner on a lens tissue paper and wipe the inner side of the front glass Marine case Front glass Cleaner liquid Page 7 For removing dirt from the
3. JVC INSTRUCTIONS BEDIENUNGSANLEITUNG MANUEL D UTILISATION GEBRUIKSAANWIJZING MANUAL DE INSTRUCCIONES ISTRUZIONI INSTRUCOES INSTRUKTIONSBOG KAYTTOOHJE BRUKSANVISNING WR MG88U Marine Case Unterwassergehause Boitier sous marin Onderwaterhuis Carcasa submarina Custodia subacquea Caixa Aquatica Vandt t kameraetui Vesitiivis kotelo LYT1742 001A BRUKSANVISNING ENGLISH NAVOD K OBSLUZE INSTRUKCJA OBS UGI DEUTSCH HASZN LATI UTAS T S FRANCAIS PARAE NEDERLANDS fte FH Wi B3 A AA CASTE ESP ITALIANO PORTUGU S Undervattenshus Marine kassen Podvodn pouzdro Podwodna obudowa SUE SSA Tengeri tok IK FEE Aol CESTINA POLSKI MAGYAR DENE In order to use this product safely Preparation pg 4 e Check that there is no dirt cracks or damage to the O ring e Always apply grease to the O ring v Attaching the Marine Case to the Camera gt pg 5 e Make sure that the O ring is not twisted and that you do not forget to attach it e When tightening the seal make sure there are no foreign objects caught in the seal v Recording the Video Still Image Files gt pg 6 Avoid opening and closing the marine case in the shooting location e When holding the marine case lower it gently into the water
4. Detaching the Marine Case Maintenance gt pg 7 e Always wash the marine case in fresh water after use e Perform maintenance on the O ring If water leaks into the case due to careless use of the marine case JVC cannot accept responsibility for any damage that may occur to the internal equipment and materials video camera SD card etc or any expenses incurred in taking the photographs video Therefore please be careful when using the marine case Safety Precaution Before use this unit must be pre tested to check if there is any water leakage Please read before use This marine case is a precision instrument designed to permit safe video recording under high water pressure Please pay careful attention when handling the unit before and after use as explained in this user s manual Each part of the marine case has been subject to strict controls during the manufacturing process and the individual functions have faced stringent tests during the assembly process Each marine case has also had to pass waterproof inspections using high pressure water testers However damage can sometimes occur during transport and distribution or during storage after purchase so before diving always carry out the following preuse test to verify safety Pre use test Be sure to perform the following pre use test before diving 1 Before mounting the camera inside the marine case dive with only the empty marine case an
5. front glass after using the marine case S Add two to three drops of the A cleaner on a lens tissue paper and wipe the inner side of the front glass Lens tissue paper gt Page 4 Use the lens tissue paper when applying the antifog liquid on or removing dirt from the front glass Screw tightening key gt Page 5 Use the key to tighten y to tig the screw of the com camera base lt gt i 2 pc S A O ring Rubber ring for waterproofing Check to ensure that the ring is not twisted and foreign materials are not attached followed by attaching it to the designated position Dirt sand salt crystals etc Hair thread etc Swab For cleaning the O ring groove Press it lightly against the O ring groove and move it around the circumference of the groove Swab Pick For removing the O ring To remove the O ring insert the pick between the O ring and the O ring groove O ring groove Silicon grease c For protecting the O rings and preventing water leakage I Check to ensure that there is no foreign substance on the O ring before applying the grease oqueeze about 1 cm of the grease onto your finger and apply it on the O ring by holding the O ring with your fingers Do not pull the O ring with force About 1 cm Precautions O ring is important as it keeps the marine case airtight Failure to attach it correctly
6. the marine case e Glass cleaner to prevent steaming up e Cleaning fluid to remove dirt e Silicone grease e Silicone cloth e Silica gel Preservative e ens tissue paper e Swab e Strap e 2 O rings 1 Spare e Base A B The attachment base differs depending on the model of camera that you have e Grip Commercially available lights and weights can also be attached e Pick e Screw tightening key e 2 hexagonal wrenches Large for assembling grip Small buckle opener e ens hood Only attached to certain types of cameras Maintenance Kit Sold Separately Part Number MG8_MTKIT You can purchase the following set of expendable parts Please contact your local JVC service representative O Ring x2 Silicone grease 5 g x1 e Silica Gel preservative 2 g x5 e Lens tissue paper 50 sheets x1 D Main casing grip Attach the included strap as shown in the diagram above 2 Zoom lever Ring Commercially available filters 67mm diameter etc can be attached 4 Buckles 4 places Seal the marine case 5 Grip attachment holes You can attach the included grip or commercially available weights etc 6 Still image shooting button Video recording start stop button Power mode switch lever Turns camera s power on off or switches video or still mode Inspect the main casing for scratches and cracks etc Apply 2 or 3 d
7. ch modes by rotating the lever OFF 2 zo P d adi 2 Press the video recording start stop button or the still image shooting button to start recording Still image shooting button Zooming Telephoto Zooming Wide angle Video recording start stop button 3 When you have finished recording rotate the power mode switch lever to turn the camera s power off The camera s power lamp goes out Sometimes due to sudden shaking or impact to the marine case the camera s drop detection function operates to switch off the camera s power When VIDEO MANAGEMENT FILE IS BROKEN TO RECORD PLAYBACK VIDEO RECOVERY IS REQUIRED RECOVER is displayed press the REC button to recover the file Detaching the Marine Case Maintenance Always perform maintenance on the marine case after you have finished recording Failing to perform maintenance on the marine case will allow dirt to build up on the case causing water leaks 1 Wash the marine case in water while it is still sealed e f the marine case was used in seawater we recommend submerging the marine case in fresh water for a while to remove salt e Move the buttons and levers while the marine case is submerged and rinse the salt out from any gaps or grooves etc 2 Wipe off the water with a dry cloth and allow the marine case to completely dry out 3 Open the marine case and remove the camera 4 Remove the O ring and wipe
8. d test for water leaks Allow 5 or 6 minutes to ensure there are no leaks Be sure to perform this test to ensure the safety of your camera The following are some common causes of water leaks A The marine case is used without attaching the O ring The O ring is not mounted in the correct position The O ring is damaged or deformed There is sand dirt hair or other foreign matter on the O ring There is sand dirt hair or other foreign matter on the contact surface of the O ring or on the inside of the lid F The provided strap or silica gel bag is pinched inside the marine case when the lid is closed N m 3 Check that there no scratches or cracks on the marine case every time you use it The marine case must withstand water pressure with use Repeated exposure to pressure eventully leads to material fatigue which may result in damage of the marine case Every time you use the marine case check in advance that there are no scratches or cracks If you frequently use the marine case be sure to ask for maintenance at the store of purchase There is a charge for maintenance To protect your camera and ensure optimum use keep the examples listed above in mind when using the marine case JVC accepts no responsibility for water leakage or damage to anything inside the marine case camera SD card etc due to careless usage of this product Be sure to follow correct procedures when using
9. ll image shooting Zoom telephoto wide angle 400 g with the camera Buoyancy inserted and the supplied battery pack attached Main unit dimensions 233 mm x 172 mm x 132 mm W x D x H Main unit weight Approx 800 g not incl grip Applicable model and base to be used Base A GZ MG130 275 Base B GZ MG555 575 Filter diameter 67 0 mm Printed in Japan 2007 Victor Company of Japan Limited 0307FOH AL VP JVC WR MG88U Procedures for Using the Supplied Maintenance Kit Vorgehensweise bei der Anwendung des mitgelieferten Wartungssets Procedures pour l utilisation de l ensemble d entretien fourni Procedures voor het gebruik van de bijgeleverde onderhoudskit Procedimientos para utilizar el kit de mantenimiento suministrado Procedure per l utilizzo del Kit di manutenzione in dotazione Procedimentos para a utiliza o do kit de manuten o fornecido Procedurer ved anvendelse af det medf lgende vedligeholdelsess t Mukana toimitetun huoltopakkauksen k yt n menettelytavat Hur man anv nder den medf ljande underh llsutrustningen Prosedyrer for bruk av det medf lgende vedlikeholdssettet N vod k pou v n sady na dr bu Procedury u ywania dostarczonego zestawu do konserwacji A mell kelt szerel si PORTUGU S k szlet haszn lata SVENSKA CESTINA E FH BS D EE S
10. may cause water to enter the marine case and the camera inside to malfunction as a result Pay careful attention when attaching the O ring After shooting sea salt removal 2 Make sure to perform maintenance on the marine case Salt crystal or dirt will accumulate inside the marine case if maintenance is not performed and this may cause water leakage Prepare a container that contains fresh water that is five times more than the volume of the marine case f only small containers are available pour in fresh water that is equivalent to at least five times the volume of the marine case over a few times followed by performing salt removal in 7 Example Container with volume equivalent to 1 marine case The container must be big enough to allow the marine case to submerge fully Perform salt removal for the grip as well Pour in water over 5 times After diving submerge the marine case in fresh water for 30 minutes without removing the camera 3 Temporary salt removal Shake the marine case in the upward downward left and right directions for at least 10 times followed by rinsing it e f you do not need to take out the camera immediately proceed to 7 for the actual salt removal Remove the marine case and wipe off water droplets on the case surface using a dry cloth 5 Face the front glass of the marine case upwards and open the buckles to remove the camera while paying attention n
11. off any salt sand and any other debris Also wipe the groove in which the O ring was inserted and the part of the marine case that was in contact with the O ring and allow them to dry 5 Wipe the inside of the marine case with a dry cloth Drop a few drops of the cleaning fluid onto the inside of the front glass and wipe it off using the silicone cloth etc Do not leave the marine case in direct sunlight Doing so may cause discoloration to the case and may cause the O ring to deteriorate more quickly When storing the marine case unlock the power mode switch lever f you cannot avoid opening the marine case at the diving point make sure that drops of water from your hair or your body do not drop into the case Storing the O ring If you do not intend to use the marine case for longer than 1 month remove the O ring from the marine case and spread a thin layer of the supplied silicone grease over the entire O ring After that place the O ring inside a clean plastic bag and store it in the maintenance kit case The O ring is an expendable part Replace the O ring with a brand new one every year e When re using an O ring after storage always check the condition of the O ring Never use an O ring if it is deformed crushed distorted cracked or damaged in any way A Main Specifications JAMES Water depth up to 30 meters pressure Power on off Onersione Video recording start stop Sti
12. ot to let water droplets at the O ring or buckles enter the case 6 Upon removing the camera close the marine case again while paying attention not to allow water droplets enter the case followed by tightening all the buckles Submerge the marine case in fresh water for at least 1 hour to remove salt e Shaking the case body in the upward and downward directions and rinsing it helps to remove salt more effectively e Make sure the marine case is fully submerged in the fresh water Remove the marine case and wipe off water droplets on the case surface using a dry cloth Then open the buckles to allow the inside and outside of the case to dry thoroughly 39 e Temperature humidity water temperature salinity and other conditions vary according to the environment of use 2007 Victor Company of Japan Limited Printed in Japan 0507MNH SW OT
13. rops of the glass cleaner provided onto one of the lens tissues or a clean cloth and wipe the inner side of the marine case front glass 2 Check the O ring Using the supplied pick remove the O ring from the main case Check the O ring O ring contact surface and groove in which the O ring fits for dirt scratches or damage etc visually and by touching with your finger 3 Apply grease to the O ring and re attach 4 Close the empty marine case no camera inside 5 Place the marine case in water and check that there are no water leaks Attaching the Marine Case to the Camera 5 Insert the camera into the marine case Inserting the provided silica gel between the camera and marine case prevents the inside of the marine case from steaming up 1 Pull the power mode switch lever of the marine case in the direction of the arrow and rotate it to lock it Silica gel If the power mode switch lever is not locked it may touch or damage the camera when the camera is put into the case Tighten the grip belt Base attachment groove Ky Base Marine case internal base For cameras that are equipped with Base A 2 Attach the base in the correct way for your attach the lens hood model of camera gt pg 7 Line up the tripod screw hole on the base of your camera with the base holes of the case and tighten the screw Install the battery and insert an SD card if needed beforehand
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