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3-862-538-11 (1)
Marine Pack
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Operating Instructions
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Mode d’emploi
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Manual de instrucciones
MPK-TRV3
©1998 by Sony Corporation
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WARNING For the Customers in the U.S.A. This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, th
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Features • The MPK-TRV3 marine pack allows the following 8 mm video camera recorders to be used underwater. CCD- TR44/TR54/TR57*/TR64/TR66/TR67*/TR74/TR78/TR84/TR86*/TR87*/TR88/TR94/ TR96*/TR98/TR99/TR200*/TR300*/TR500*/TR514/TR555*/TR614/TR710*/TR714/ TR814/TR910*/TR916*/TR917*/TR930*/TR940*/TR2300*/TR3000*/TR3300*/TR3400* TRV11/TRV12/TRV15*/TRV21/TRV22/TRV25*/TRV30/TRV32*/TRV33/TRV40/TRV41*/ TRV52*/TRV53*/TRV62*/TRV65*/TRV70/TRV72*/TRV75*/TRV81*/TRV82*/TRV85*/ TRV93*/TRV95*/TRV99*/TRV101*/TRV1
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Precautions On the video camera recorder Take care not to expose the equipment to salty air. Do not drip water on the equipment. • Do not open the marine pack while at sea or at the seaside. Preparations such as installing and checking the equipment should be made in a place with low humidity and no salty air. • When a video camera recorder is used near the sea for a long time, we recommend that it is checked periodically by a Sony dealer. • If the equipment becomes wet, take it immediately to
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On maintenance After recording in the sea, submerge the marine pack with the buckles tightly fastened in fresh water for a while to remove the sea water. Then rinse it with fresh water and wipe it with a soft cloth. • Every time you use the marine pack and the video camera recorder underwater, clean the video camera recorder and the inside of the marine pack with a dry soft cloth. Do not use any type of solvent, such as alcohol or benzine for cleaning, as this may damage the finish. • If water c
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Checking supplied accessories Check that the following accessories are supplied with your marine pack. 12 3 45 6 78 9 1 Adaptor A (1) 2 Adaptor B (1) 3 Adaptor C (1) 4 Mounting screw plate (1) 5 O-rings (2) 6 Grease (1) 7 Accessory belt (1) 8 Color filter (1) 9 Viewfinder adaptor (1) 6-EN
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Preparing 1 Preparing the adaptor The adaptor and the position of the mounting screw plate depend on the video camera model. See the following page when attaching the adaptor and mounting screw plate. Check the position for the video camera recorder you use. Position of the mounting screw plate on the adaptor Video camera recorder CCD- Without a wide- With a wide- conversion lens conversion lens TRV30/TRV40/TRV70 A1 A2 TR44/TR54/TR64/TR66/TR74/TR78/TR84/TR88/TR94/ A3 TR98/TR99/TR514/TR614/TR714/
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Preparing Attaching the mounting screw plate to the adaptor Adaptor A Adaptor B Mounting screw plate Mounting screw plate Adaptor A Adaptor B Attach adaptor C to adaptor B. To disassemble after using Adaptor C 1 2 Adaptor B To detach adaptor C from adaptor B 3 2 1 8-EN
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2 Preparing the video camera recorder (1) Remove the lens cap, shoulder strap, filter, etc., from the video camera recorder. (2) Attach a charged battery pack and insert a video cassette. (3) Attach the wide conversion lens (not supplied). By attaching the wide conversion lens, the shooting coverage becomes wider, and the subject size becomes smaller. (4) Attach the Viewfinder adaptor. If the viewfinder adaptor is loose when it is attached, bend the eyecup of the camcorder and attach it again. (
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S T A N D Preparing (6) Adjust the video camera recorder. Refer to the operation manual of your video camera recorder. 1 Set the POWER 2 Set the STANDBY switch to switch to CAMERA. STANDBY. CAMERA The following adjustments are needed when your video camera recorder has the corresponding function. Refer to the operation manual of the video camera recorder for details. White balance Normally set to w (outdoor). Set to e (indoor) for night diving. Shutter speed Set where no indicator appears. Progr
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3 Attaching the video camera recorder to the marine pack (1) Attach the video camera recorder to the marine pack. Check the position of the adaptor (See page 7). When using adaptor A 1 Connect the microphone cable to MIC. (The sound is recorded in monaural.) 2 Slide the video 3 Connect the remote camera recorder into control cable to l the marine pack until REMOTE. the hooks of the camera mount catch the adaptor. 4 Fasten the screw. EN F Screwdriver ES Camera mount When using adaptor B 1 Align t
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Preparing (2) Raise the buckles until they stop. (3) Fasten the video camera recorder with the accessory belt. When you fasten the video camera recorder with accessory belt, take care not to touch the zoom button. 2 Buckles O-ring Check the O-ring and grease it slightly. 3 Accessory belt 12-EN
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(4) Attach the front shell to the rear shell. 1 Put the front shell on the rear shell. 2 Press the top of both grips frimy. EN F ES Align here as shown in the illustration. 3 Lower both buckles at the same time until they are locked. You will hear a click. Now you 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. 13-EN
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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 meter) before you dive deeper. (1) Set the STANDBY/LOCK switch to STANDBY. (2) Press START/STOP button to start recording. The REC lamp (red) lights up during recording. Power zoom lever AUTO FOCUS ON/OFF button STANDBY/LOCK switch REC LEAK 1 2 REC lamp START/STOP button To stop recording Press the START/STOP button. To zoom Slide the power zoom lever to
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S U O C K O N C O F / L To attach/detach the lid of the video cable connector A video cable connector is provided so that video equipment can be connected to the marine pack in the future. When you reattach the lid, grease the O-ring of the lid before inserting it into the connector. EN To detach To attach F O-ring ES 1 While 1 While 2 pull out. pressing pressing here, here, 2 press in. Note Do not remove the lid underwater. When the LEAK lamp flashes If water happen to leak in , the LEAK lamp (
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Removing the camcorder Before opening the marine pack, rinse it with fresh water and dry with a soft cloth. Note When you open the marine pack, follow this procedure to prevent the video camera recorder from getting wet. • Dry the marine pack well. • Wipe off any water between the front and rear shells with a towel. • Make sure you are dry. Take care that no water drips from your diving suit. (1) Remove the accessories. (2) Open the marine pack. Unfasten both buckles and remove the front shell.
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(4) Insert the remote control plug and the microphone plug where they were. (5) Remove the adaptor. 4 Microphone plug Remote control plug EN F 5 ES Adaptor A 1 2 Adaptor B 17-EN
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Note on the O-ring The O-ring assures the waterproof function of the marine pack. To maintain waterproof integrity, use it correctly. Incorrect handling may cause water to leak in. O-ring Check that there are no scratches or cracks Scratches or cracks on the O-ring may cause water to leak in. If the O-ring is damaged in this way, replace it with a new one. Do not remove the O-ring from the groove with a metal tool or a tool with a sharp point. Scratches Crack Remove any dust, sand or hair from t
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Do not twist the O-ring Put the O-ring in the groove evenly. Never twist it. Do not pinch the O-ring with the marine pack When jointing the front and rear shells, take care not to pinch the O-ring between them. If this happens, not only will the O-ring be damaged, but water may leak in. Storage Put the supplied spare O-rings in the original carton and store it in a cool place. • Do not expose the O-ring to direct sunlight. • Do not place a heavy object on the O-ring. • Do not fold the O-ring. Us
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Underwater recording Recording underwater is different from recording on land because it is affected by the clarity and depth of the water and the light conditions. The following are hints for good recording underwater. Color characteristic underwater Water absorbs light, especially red light, so that objects in deep water or in the distance are seen as bluish. The color of objects is affected by the clarity of the water. To record the subject with nearly actual color, use the color filter. Colo
