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3-074-447-11 (1)
Marine Pack
GB
Operating Instructions
FR
Mode d’emploi
ES
Manual de instrucciones
DE
Bedienungsanleitung
MPK-DVF5M
©2002 Sony Corporation
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For the customers in Germany Directive: EMC Directive 89/386/EEC, 92/ 31/EEC This equipment complies with the EMC regulations when used under the following circumstances: • Residential area • Business district • Light-industry district (This equipment complies with the EMC standard regulations EN55022 Class B.) 2-GB
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Table of contents Features and Precautions ........................... 3 Removing the camcorder ......................... 20 Supplied Accessories................................... 4 Note on the O-ring .................................... 22 What Is an O-ring? .............................. 22 Preparations ................................................. 5 How the O-ring waterproofs ............. 22 Preparing your camcorder ................... 5 Handling the O-ring ........................... 2
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B Supplied Accessories Check that the following accessories are supplied with your marine pack. 12 3 45 6 7 0qa 89 qs qd qf qg qh qj qk 1 Camera mounting shoe B (1) 9 Lithium battery CR2 (1) 2 Spacer C (1) 0 O-ring (1) qa Underwater wide-conversion lens 3 Camera mounting shoe D (1) (VCL-MK2) (1) 4 Cushions for camera mounting shoe qs Sunshade (1) D (2) 5 Screw plate for camera mounting qd Reflex prevention ring (2) shoe B and D (2) Large: ø 37 mm (1) Small: ø 30 mm (1) 6 Camera mounting shoe E
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Preparations Preparing your camcorder Before installing your camcorder in the marine pack, prepare the camcorder according to this chapter. The DCR-TRV50E is the model used for illustration purposes. Otherwise, the model name is indicated in the illustrations. Any differences in procedure are clearly indicated in the text, for example, “for DCR-TRV50E.” The procedure may be different depending on your camcorder type. For details, please refer to the operating instructions supplied with your camc
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Preparation (continued) 5 Attach the camera mounting shoe. For DCR-TRV9E/TRV890E/TRV900E Use camera mounting shoe B and the screw plate. 1 Check the installing position of the screw plate for your camcorder Installation position against the table below. of the screw plate DCR- Camera mounting Shoe B on the camera TRV9E 1 mounting shoe B TRV890E 2 TRV900E 2 1 Attach the screw plate to position 1 on shoe B so that the catch on the reverse side of the shoe clicks into place. 2 Fasten the screw of
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For DCR-TRV6E/TRV11E/TRV15E/TRV17E/TRV20E/TRV30E Use camera mounting shoe B and D, cushions for camera mounting shoe D and the screw plate. Before attaching the camcorder Check the cushions for camera mounting shoe D and the installing position of the screw plate for your camcorder against the table below. Camera Camera DCR- mounting mounting Cushion shoe B shoe D TRV6E/TRV11E 2 2 Thin TRV15E/TRV17E 2 3 Thin TRV20E 2 1 Thin TRV30E 2 1 Thick Remove the stick tape from the GB cushion for camera m
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B Preparation (continued) For DCR-TRV40E/TRV50E 1 Attach the screw plate to position 1 on shoe E so that the Installation catch on the reverse side of the position shoe clicks into place. of the screw plate 2 Fasten the screw of the screw on the camera plate on shoe E to the tripod mounting shoe E screw hole of the camcorder and tighten firmly. 3 Attach the screw plate to position 2 on shoe B. 4 Fasten the screw of the screw plate on the shoe B to the screw hole on the shoe E of the camcorder ti
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For DCR-TRV16E/TRV18E/TRV24E/TRV25E/TRV27E/TRV116E/ TRV118E Use camera mounting shoe B and E, spacer C, and the screw plate. Installation 1 Attach the spacer C to shoe E. position Attach the screw plate to 3 of the screw plate position 2 on shoe E so that the on the camera catch on the reverse side of the mounting shoe B shoe clicks into place. 2 Fasten the screw of the screw plate on shoe E to the tripod screw hole of the camcorder and tighten firmly. 3 Attach the screw plate to position 2 on s
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Preparation (continued) 6 Prepare to record. 1 Set the POWER switch to CAMERA. 2 Set COMMANDER to ON in the menu settings. 3 Cancel the following functions: BACK LIGHT, NIGHTSHOT, PROGRAM AE, flash and Picture effect. 4 Set the FOCUS switch to AUTO. 5 Set DISPLAY to V-OUT/LCD in the menu settings and press the DISPLAY button on your camcorder before installing the marine pack. POWER switch FOCUS switch MENU button * If your camcorder has REC LAMP in the menu settings, set it to OFF. By using thi
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Preparing the marine pack (installing the battery) 1 Remove the grip. Undo the screw on the bottom side of the marine pack. 2 Insert the lithium battery into the grip. 1 Remove the screw with the supplied screw driver. GB 2 Insert the supplied lithium battery (CR2, × 1) with the polarity positioned correctly as indicated on the grip. 3 Fasten the screw tightly. 3 Unfasten the 3 latches and open the marine pack. If you lift the metal part in the direction of the finder when the latches are open,
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Preparation (continued) 4 Attach the supplied battery pack NP-FM30 for the LCD monitor to the rear shell. Be sure to charge the battery pack fully before attaching. Note Firmly insert the supplied battery cushion as shown to prevent the battery pack from coming loose if it is dropped or otherwise subjected to impact. About the supplied battery pack NP-FM30 What is an “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack? The “InfoLITHIUM” is a lithium ion battery pack which can exchange data with compatible electronic equ
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Installing the camcorder to the marine pack 1 Install the camcorder to the marine pack. front shell Connect the remote plug and the microphone plug. 1 Connect the microphone plug to the MIC jack (plug in power). 2 Connect the remote plug to the LANC jack. to the MIC jack (plug in power) to the LANC jack 2 Insert the camcorder until the mounting shoe clicks into place. GB 3 Connect the monitor cord to the jack of camera mounting shoe B. The cords are placed in the plug holders of the marine pa
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Preparation (continued) 5 Attach the grip. Fasten the screw tightly. Now you have finished the preparations. Be sure to check that the equipment operates correctly and that there is no water leakage before you dive (see page 15). 14-GB
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Underwater recording Before diving Check for water leakage Check that the equipment operates correctly and that there is no water leakage at a depth of about one meter (3 feet) before you dive deeper. Take care not to expose the equipment to salty air. Do not drop water on the equipment. Do not open the marine pack underwater or on the beach. Preparations such as installing and checking the equipment should be done in a place with low humidity and no salty air. Check the following points again b
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Underwater recording (continued) Subject size underwater Since the refractive index underwater is higher than that in air, objects appear 1/4 closer, and therefore larger. This phenomenon affects the lens on the camcorder as well as human the eye. Using the supplied wide-conversion lens is recommended. Operate the camera with slow and stable motions When recording, keep your body stable. An unstable shot will be magnified on the TV screen. Move the camcorder as slowly as possible. Since most of
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Recording Now you are ready for underwater recording. When you dive with the camcorder, dive slowly, paying attention to the surrounding environment. Be careful not to strike the marine pack against Rocks or Reef, etc. POWER switch ZOOM button AUTO FOCUS ON/OFF button REC lamp (red) PHOTO button LEAK lamp START/STOP (yellow) button GB 1 Set the POWER switch to ON. The camcorder turns on and a picture appears on the LCD monitor. 2 Press START/STOP button to start recording. The REC lamp (red) lig
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Recording (continued) Attaching the supplied accessories Attaching the supplied wide-conversion lens As objects appear 1/4 closer and therefore larger, the wide-conversion lens is recommended when you want to take pictures of wide areas. Note however, that objects will appear smaller. Note This supplied wide-conversion lens is to be used only underwater. Attach the wide-conversion lens until it fits firmly. Using the supplied sunshade The supplied sunshade reduces glare from the LCD monitor. Sup
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Using the underwater video light (optional) In deep water or under rocks where Underwater video lights such as the direct sunlight does not reach, Sony HVL-ML20M (optional) recording with underwater video lights is recommended. You can attach these video lights to the video light shoes on the upper part of both grips. GB Attachable to the video light shoes on both sides Water leakage The marine pack is designed to be LEAK lamp (yellow) waterproof, however if water happens to leak in, the LEAK la
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Removing the camcorder Before opening the marine pack, rinse it with fresh water and dry with a soft cloth. When you open the marine pack, make sure you are dry. And take care that no water drips from your wet suit. 1 Remove the grip. 2 Unfasten 3 latches and open the marine pack. Disconnect the monitor cord from the camera mounting shoe B. 3 Take the camcorder out of the front shell. Hold the camera mounting shoe by the knobs and extract the camcorder. When you open the marine pack, do not pull
