Ikelite DCR HC User's Manual
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1. INSERTING THE CAMERA Pull the housing controls out to provide clearance for the camera Slowly slide the camera tray with camera mounted back into the housing DO NOT force this installation if the controls are out of the way and everything is lined up properly the camera and tray will fit easily inside Make certain that the tray is completely in the housing and make sure that both white tray locks have locked the camera tray in place HOUSING CONTROLS Slide the housing controls back in place making sure they properly align with the camera functions Operate each control to see how it works with the camera Some controls such as start stop will be used frequently Other controls may seldom be utilized Refer to your camera owner s manual for the proper function of each camera control Look thru the back to be sure that you can see into the viewfinder When using the housing controls especially the start stop DO NOT use excessive force because you could damage the camera CAUTION Remove the lens cap and cord from the camera Otherwise the cord may interfere with the housing seal If the housing controls are not properly positioned they could interfere with the housing seal IKELITE UNDERWATER SYSTEMS 50 West 33rd Street e PO Box 88100 Indianapolis IN 46208 USA e 317 923 4523 Email ikelite ikelite com e www ikelite com 6038 19 03 08062. 0 Inon UWL 100 Type 2 and the discontinued Sea amp Sea 58070 These waterproof lenses secure to the outside of the lens port and are not marketed by Ikelite Should you elect to use the optional Epoque Inon or Sea amp Sea lens carefully thread the waterproof lens on the front of the lens port The lens threads are very fine DO NOT cross thread It should screw on very easily If it is difficult to turn you are cross threading There is another optional wide angle lens which secures directly to the front of the camera lens inside the housing It is the optional Xo 6 conversion wide angle lens VCL 0630S by Sony Although this lens is now discontinued by Sony you still may be able to locate this lens from a supplier of Sony products Note that you MUST also replace the original lens port on the housing with the required Ikelite extended lens port 9306 32 in order to use the optional Sony wide angle lens inside the housing SUPER EYE VIEWFINDER See exactly what the camera sees underwater using the camera s electronic viewfinder in conjunction with the Ikelite Super Eye which is permanently mounted in the eyeport on the clear back plate The Super Eye extends the viewfinder image to provide enhanced viewing underwater LCD MONITOR The camera s LCD monitor can be viewed thru the side of the housing Open the LCD monitor on the camera rotate 180 and then press it back against the side of the camera so that the LCD monitor is visib
3. IKELITE VIDEO CASE SUPPLEMENTAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR 6038 19 Sony DCR HC9o0 This supplemental set of instructions describes additional features specific to your housing model Prior to testing the system in the water please read this supplement along with the general instruction manual to become familiar with its features and functions Ikelite Video Cases are slightly negative in salt water for stability This housing has been water pressure tested at the factory and has a working depth of 60m 200 HOUSING CONTROLS e Power On Off Mode e Start Stop e Power Zoom e Photo Back Light Display Easy Operate e Flash Back Light Display info Easy Operation e Wide Select o Do iE m Wide Select gt Flash Bottom Bar Base Fower Zoom Eyeport Fower I Mode q HI Photo TT MAIN O RING 0109 O rings last several years if properly maintained Control seals should not need to be replaced as long as the control shafts are kept clean and lightly lubricated PREPARATION PACKAGED WITH HOUSING e External UR Pro Color Filter e Silicone Lubricant External Color Filter COLOR FILTER The installation and usage of the external UR Pro color filter is described in the general instruction manual OPTIONAL WIDE ANGLE LENS The lens port on the front of the housing accepts the optional wide angle lenses offered by Epoque DCL 2
4. le To view the image on the LCD monitor from the rear of the housing Ikelite offers optional External Mirror 9290 94 which adheres to the outside of the housing Then the LCD image can be viewed from the rear BATTERY AND TAPE Install a fully charged Sony battery in the camera Sony NP FAso Sony NP FA7o Make sure you have loaded an appropriate digital cassette tape in the camera FINAL PREPARATION Remove the lens cap and cord from the camera Otherwise they may interfere with the housing seal The camera s auto focus feature is utilized underwater For best results move in close to your subject and use the wide angle range to shoot thru as little water as possible Full range zoom range is accessible underwater Chart shows recommended initial settings underwater CAMERA SETTING Power On Off Camera On Zoom Lever Wide Angle Setting Focus Auto Mode Exposure Auto Mode External Flash Off INSTALLATION CAMERA TRAY Note the placement of the camera tray underneath the guides and note the two white color locks on the inside wall of the housing that secure the tray in place Gently push up on the white tray locks to release the camera tray and slide the tray out of the housing Place the camera between the stabilizing pins on the tray Secure camera with the tripod mounting bolt The camera should fit easily on the tray and should be parallel with the sides of the tray Camera Tray Be camera Mounting Bolt
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