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3-859-264-11 (1)
Marine Pack
EN
Operating Instructions
F
Mode d’emploi
MPK-TRV2
1997 by Sony Corporation
Sony MPK-TRV2 (EN,F) 3-859-264-1X
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English Table of contents Features Features ........................................................................................ 2 The MPK-TRV2 marine pack allows the following Supplied accessories ................................................................... 3 8 mm video camera recorders to be used underwater. Precautions .................................................................................. 4 CCD-TR44 CCD-TRV11 Labeling the parts and controls .............................
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Supplied accessories Adaptor A (1) O-rings (2) EN F Adaptor B (1) Grease (1) E Adaptor C (1) Accessory belt (1) Mounting screw plate (1) Viewfinder adaptor (1) 3 Sony MPK-TRV2 (EN,F) 3-859-264-1X
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Precautions On the video camera recorder On maintenance Take care not to expose the equipment to salty air. Do not After recording in the sea, submerge the marine pack with drip water on the equipment. the buckles tightly fastened in fresh water for a while to • Do not open the marine pack while at sea or at the remove the sea water. Then rinse it with fresh water and dry seaside. Preparations such as installing and checking the it with a soft cloth. equipment should be made in a place with lo
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S U O C K O N C O F / L Labeling the parts and controls • For the use of each part or control, see the pages indicated in parenthesis. Eyecup Accessory shoes for underwater video lights (16) Accessory shoe Rear shell Front shell Power zoom lever T/W (13) Underwater microphone (monaural) Front glass Grip Video cable connector (14) START/STOP button (13) Lead weight Buckles (11, 12) O-ring (8) Video output jack AUTO FOCUS ON/OFF button (13) STANDBY/ LOCK switch (13) REC LEAK LEAK lamp (yellow) (14
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Position of the adaptor and the remote control cable The position of the adaptor and the mounting screwplace Check the position for the video camera recorder you use. depend on the video camera model. See the following page Mounting instructions are explained in “Attaching the when adjusting the adaptor and mounting screwplace video camera recorder to the marine pack” on page 9. position. Position of the mounting screw plate on the adaptor Put the mounting screw plate on the number of the adapto
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Position of the mounting Position of the mounting screw plate on the adaptor screw plate on the adaptor Video camera recorder Video camera recorder CCD- CCD- Without a wide- With a wide- Without a wide- With a wide- conversion lens conversion lens conversion lens conversion lens TRV30/TRV40/TRV70 TR200/TR300/TR500 B1 A1 A2 B3 TR86/TR96/TR916/ TRV11/TRV12/TRV21/ TRV22/TRV32/TRV33/ B2 B5 TRV52/TRV53/TRV112/ TRV212/TRV312/TRV512 TRV62/TRV72/TRV82 B2 B9 B3 B6 TR3000 TR44/TR54/TR64/TR66/ A3 TR74/TR78
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Notes on the O-ring The O-ring assures the waterproof function of the marine Grease the O-ring pack. To maintain waterproof integrity, use it correctly. Incorrect handling may cause water to leak in. The grease protects the O-ring from wear. Check that there are no cracks or dust on the O-ring, then O-ring grease it using your finger. While greasing, double check that there are no cracks or dust. Never use cloth or paper to apply grease because the fibers may cling. Do not use any type of grease
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S T A N D Attaching the video camera recorder to the marine pack Remove the lens cap, shoulder strap, filter, etc., Attach a charged battery pack and insert a video 1 2 from the video camera recorder. cassette. Attach the Viewfinder adaptor. Attach the wide conversion lens (not supplied). 3 4 If the viewfinder adaptor is loose when it is attached, By attaching the wide conversion lens, the shooting bend the eyecup of the camcorder and attach it again. coverage becomes wider, and the subject size
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Attaching the video camera recorder to the marine pack Attach the video camera recorder to the marine pack. 7 Check the position of the adaptor. (See pages 6 and 7.) When using adaptor A Connect the microphone cable to MIC. 1 (The sound is recorded in monaural.) Connect the remote control cable to 3 Slide the video camera 2 l REMOTE. recorder into the marine pack until the hooks of the camera mount catch the adaptor. Fasten the screw. 4 Screwdriver Camera mount When using adaptor B Align the rig
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Raise the buckles until they stop. 8 Buckles O-ring Check the O-ring and grease it slightly. Fasten the video camera recorder with the 9 accessory belt. When you fasten the video camera recorder with accessory belt, take care not to touch the zoom button. Accessory belt (continued) 11 Sony MPK-TRV2 (EN,F) 3-859-264-1X
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Attaching the video camera recorder to the marine pack Attach the front shell to the rear shell. 10 Put the front shell on the rear Press the top of both grips Lower both buckles at the 1 2 3 shell. firmly. same time until they are locked. You will hear a click. Align here as shown in the illustration. Now you are ready for underwater recording. Set the STANDBY/LOCK switch of the marine pack to LOCK. If you set it to STANDBY, the battery may be used up before recording. Note When the viewfinder
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S U O C K O N C O F T / L Recording Check that the equipment operates correctly and that there is no water leak at a depth of about 3 feet (one Power zoom lever meter) before you dive deeper. Set the STANDBY/LOCK switch to 1 STANDBY. REC LEAK The REC lamp (red) lights up during recording. AUTO FOCUS ON/OFF button Press START/STOP button to start 2 recording. To zoom To keep a subject in focus Slide the power zoom lever towards T for telephoto (subject After you focus on a subject, press the AUTO
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S U O C K O N C O F / L Recording To attach/detach the lid of the video cable connector A video cable connector is provided so that video When you reattach the lid, grease the O-ring of the lid equipment can be connected to the marine pack in the before inserting it into the connector. future. To detach To attach O-ring 1 While 1 While pressing pull out. 2 pressing here, 2 press in. here, Note Do not remove the lid underwater. When the LEAK lamp flashes If water happens to leak in, the LEAK lamp
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Removing the video camera recorder • Dry the marine pack well. Before opening the marine pack, rinse it with fresh water • Wipe off any water between the front and rear shells with and dry with a soft cloth. a towel. • Make sure you are dry. Take care that no water drips Note from your wet suit. When you open the marine pack, follow this procedure to prevent the video camera recorder from getting wet. Remove the accessories. Insert the remote control plug and the microphone 1 4 plug where they w
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Underwater recording Recording underwater is different from recording on land Underwater video light because it is affected by the clarity and depth of the water and the light conditions. The following are hints for good In deep water or under rocks where direct sunlight does not recording underwater. reach, recording with an underwater video light is recommended. Color characteristics underwater To record at night, use a powerful underwater video light. Water absorbs light, especially red light
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Prerecording checklist Specifications Compatible video camera recorder To make sure that you do not miss shooting opportunities, See page 2. go over the following checklist. Material Aluminum alloy, glass, plastic, lead Waterproofing O-ring, 2 buckles Item Checkpoints Usable depth Up to 246 feet (75 meters) Underwater microphone Battery pack • Fully charged. Condenser microphone (monaural) Video cassette • A cassette is inserted. Controllable function • Tape length will cover the Power on/off, r
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Français Tables des matières Caractéristiques Caractéristiques .......................................................................... 2 Le Marine Pack MPK-TRV2 permet d’utiliser dans l’eau les Accessoires fournis ..................................................................... 3 camescopes 8 mm suivants. Précautions .................................................................................. 4 CCD-TR44 CCD-TRV11 Nomenclature ........................................................
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Accessoires fournis Adaptateur A (1) Joints toriques (2) EN F Adaptateur B (1) E Graisse (1) Sangle à accessoires (1) Adaptateur C (1) Plaque de montage (1) Adaptateur de viseur (1) 19 3 Sony MPK-TRV2 (EN,F) 3-859-264-1X
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Précautions A propos du camescope Entretien Veiller à ne pas exposer le camescope aux embruns marins Après avoir filmé sous l’eau, plonger le Marine Pack, toutes et à ne pas le mouiller. boucles fermées, pendant un certain temps dans de l’eau • Eviter d’ouvrir le Marine Pack en mer ou sur une plage. douce. Le rincer ensuite à l’eau douce, puis le sécher avec Les préparatifs, tels que la mise en place et la vérification un chiffon sec. de l’appareil, doivent être effectués dans un endroit sec et
