WR-MG88U - JVC - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL WR-MG88U JVC

In order to use this product safely

Preparation (+7 pg. 4)

< Check that there is no dirt, cracks, or damage to the O-ring,

+ Always apply grease to the O-ring.

Attaching the Marine Case to the Camera

+ Make sure that the O-ring is not twisted, and that you do not forget to attach it.

+ When tightening the seal, make sure there are no foreign objects caught in the seal.

Recording the Video/Still Image Files (:7 pg. 6)

+ Avoid opening and closing the marine case in the shooting location.

« When holding the marine case, lower it gentiy into

D Detaching the Marine Case/Maintenance

+ Always wash the marine case in fresh water after use.

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 photographsivideo. Therefore, please be careful when using the marine case.

I Please read before use

Before use, this unit must be pre- tested to check if there is any water leakage.

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 users 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.

Be sure to perform the following pre-use test

1. Before mounting the camera inside the marine case, dive with only the empty marine case and 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.

2. The following are some common causes of water leaks:

A. The marine case is used without attaching the O-ring.

B. The O-ring is not mounted in the correct position.

C. The O-ring is damaged or deformed

D. There is sand, dirt, hair or other foreign matter on the O-ring

E. 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

3. Check that there are no scratches or cracks The marine case must withstand water pressure with use. Repeated exposure to pressure + Glass cleaner (to prevent “steaming up') eventully leads to material fatigue, which may « Cieaning fluid (to remove dirt) resul in damage of the marine case. Every time + icone grease you use the marine case, check in advance that there are no scratches or cracks. If you + Silicone cloth | | frequentiy use the marine case, be sure to ask for * Silica gel (Preservative) maintenance at the store of purchase. (There is a + Lens tissue paper

charge for maintenance.) e Swab e Strap To protect your camera and ensure optimum use, ° 2O-rings : 1 Spare

keep the examples listed above in mind when using the marine case.

JVC accepts no responsibility for water leakage or e Base (A.B)

damage to anything inside the marine case (camera, The attachment base differs SD card, etc.) due to careless usage of depending on the model of this product. Be sure to follow correct procedures camera that you have.

when using the marine case. e Grip

Commercially available lights and weights can also be attached.

2 e Screw tightening key [CO]

+ 2 hexagonal wrenches Large: for assembling grip Small: buckle opener

e Lens hood Only attached to certain types of cameras.

Maintenance Kit — Sold Separately (Part

You can purchase the following set of expendable parts. Please contact your local JVC service representative.

Inspect the main casing for scratches and cracks etc.

Apply 2 or 3 drops 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.

Using the supplied pick, remove the O-ring from the main case.

{l L 2 o) AT © Main casing grip: |

Attach the included strap as shown in the diagram Éheck the O-ring, O-ring contact surface, and

above. groove in which the O-ring fits for dirt, scratches, 2 @ Zoom lever or damage etc. visually and by touching with your oO) © Ring: finger.

Commercially available filters (67mm diameter) etc can be attached.

@ Buckles (4 places): Seal the marine case.

® Grip attachment holes: You can attach the included grip, or commercially 4 Close the empty marine case (no camera available weights etc. inside).

© 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.

3 Apply grease to the O-ring and re-attach.

5 Place the marine case in water, and check that there are no water leaks.

e Case to the Camera

Pull the power/mode switch lever of the marine case in the direction of the arrow (@), and rotate it to lock it (@).

I the power/mode switch lever is not locked, it may touch or damage the camera when the camera is put into the case.

2 Attach the base in the correct way for your

model of camera. (-- pg. 7)

e Line up the tripod screw hole on the base of your camera with the base holes of the case, and tighten the screw.

e Install the battery (and insert an SD card if needed) beforehand.

3 Setup the camera (please refer to your cameras instruction manual).

Turn off the flash and light. (presence of a flash/

light differs according to the model.) e Switch off the power. eitis recommended to set to the auto recording mode. « Open the lens cover.

Open the marine case. it is difficult to open buckles, use the buckle opener.

Hexagonal wrench (small)

3 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.

Tighten the grip belt.

Base attachment groove Base

Marine case internal base

For cameras that are equipped with Base A, attach the lens hood.

The riSk of water leakage is extremely high if the O-ring is twisted, if you forget to attach it, or if something is trapped in the seal.

Recording the Video/Still Image Files

Submerge the marine case with the camera

equipped into a bathtub or water tank full of fresh

Gradually increase the amount of time the marine

case is submerged as shown below.

+ {st time: 5-10 seconds

+ 2nd time: 30 seconds - 1 minute

+ 3rd time: 3 minutes - 5 minutes (try operating the levers and buttons while the marine case is submerged).

+ Always have someone hold the marine case for you when diving into, or getting out of water.

«if 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 A MODE M Switching between video/still modes Suitch modes by rotating the lever.

2 Press the video recording start/stop button or the still image shooting button to start recording.

Still image shooting button

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 cameras 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 Storing the

ng Always perform maintenance on the marine case If you do not intend to use the marine case for longer after you have finished recording. Failing to perform than 1 month, remove the O-ring from the marine maintenance on the marine case will allow dirt to case, and spread a thin layer of the supplied silicone build up on the case, causing water leaks. grease over the entire O-ring. After that, place the

maintenance kit case. The O-ring is an expendable part. Replace the O-ring with a brand new one every year.

O-ring inside a clean plastic bag, and store it in the EE

1 Wash the marine case in water while it is

e lfthe 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.

+ 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.

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.

® Hu Water depth up to 30 meters Power on/off . Video recording start/stop GENS Still image shooting 4 Remove the O-ring, and wipe off any salt, Zoom (telephoto/wide angle) sand, and any other debris. +400 g (with the camera Also wipe the groove in which the O-ring was Buoyancy inserted and the supplied inserted, and the part of the marine case that battery pack attached) was in contact with the O-ring, and allow them to Imainunit dry. dimensions 233 mm x 172 mm x 182 mm (WxD xH)

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.

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 a 67.0 mm

+ 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.

If 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.

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