WRMG100 - Waterproof camera case JVC - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL WRMG100 JVC

WR-MG100_EN.book Page 1 Wednesday, December 5, 2007 1:23 PM2 In order to use this product safely Preparation (A Pg. 6)

• 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 (A Pg. 7, 8)

• 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 (A Pg. 8, 9)

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

• When holding the marine case, lower it gently into the water. Detaching the Marine Case/Maintenance (A Pg. 9, 10, 11)

• 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 photographs/video. Therefore, please be careful when using the marine case. 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 user’s 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 pre-use test to verify safety. Pre-use test Be sure to perform the following pre-use test before diving.

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: Safety Precaution Please read before use 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 drying agent bag is pinched inside the marine case when the lid is closed. WR-MG100_EN.book Page 2 Wednesday, December 5, 2007 1:23 PM3

3. Check that there are no scratches or cracks

on the marine case every time you use it. The marine case must withstand water pressure with use. Repeated exposure to pressure eventually leads to material fatigue, which may result in damage of the marine case. Every time you use the marine case, check in advance that there are no scratches or cracks. If you frequently use the marine case, be sure to ask for maintenance at the store of purchase. (There is a charge for maintenance.) To protect your camera and ensure optimum use, keep the examples listed above in mind when using the marine case. JVC accepts no responsibility for water leakage or damage to anything inside the marine case (camera, SD card, etc.) due to careless usage of this product. Be sure to follow correct procedures when using the marine case.

• Cleaner liquid (to remove dirt)

• Silicone grease (5 g) x 1

• Lens tissue paper (50 sheets) x 1

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

• Silicone grease (5 g) x 1

• Drying agent (2 g) x 5

• Lens tissue paper (50 sheets) x 1 Accessories

• 2 O-rings One spare O-ring.

• Base To attach to the camera.

• Grip Commercially available lights and weights can also be attached.

• Screw tightening key

• 2 hexagonal wrenches Large: for screwing the grip Small: buckle opener Maintenance Kit - Sold Separately (Part Number: MG100_MTKIT) O-ring WR-MG100_EN.book Page 3 Wednesday, December 5, 2007 1:23 PM4 Procedures for Using the Supplied Maintenance Kit Drying agent Prevents fogging inside the marine case. Insert it at the back of the base attached to the camera. ¹ The moisture absorption ability of drying agent that has previously been used may deteriorate depending on the conditions of use. As such, we recommend that the drying agent be replaced each time. Anti-fog liquid Apply the anti-fog liquid on the inner side of front glass before using the marine case. Add two to three drops of the liquid on a lens tissue paper, and apply on the inner side of the front glass. Cleaner liquid For removing dirt from the front glass after using the marine case. Add two to three drops of the cleaner on a lens tissue paper, and wipe the inner side of the front glass. Lens tissue paper Use the lens tissue paper when applying the anti-fog liquid on the front glass, or when removing dirt from the front glass using the cleaner liquid. Pass the strap through the strap attachment hole before using the marine case to maintain a firm grip in water. Strap Front glass Marine case WR-MG100_EN.book Page 4 Wednesday, December 5, 2007 1:23 PM5 Silicone cloth Wash the marine case with fresh water, and wipe the outer side of the whole case with the silicone cloth after drying. Buckle Hexagonal wrench (small) (Buckle opener) For use when you have difficulty opening the buckle. Hook the wrench to the buckle and pull towards you. Grip belt of camera Base Screw tightening key Use the key to tighten the screw of the base. Buckle WR-MG100_EN.book Page 5 Wednesday, December 5, 2007 1:23 PM6

Attach the strap provided as shown in the diagram above.

Zoom (tele/wide) while shooting.

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

4. Buckle (3 locations)

Seal the marine case.

5. Grip attachment holes

You can attach the grip provided, or commercially available weights.

6. Still image lever

Press to take still images.

7. Video recording start/stop button

Press once to start recording a video. Press again to stop.

Switches the shooting mode (video/still).

Turns camera’s power on/off.

Inspect the main casing for scratches and cracks. Apply 2 or 3 drops of the anti-fog liquid provided onto a lens tissue paper provided or a clean cloth, and wipe the inner side of the marine case front glass.

Check the O-ring. Using the pick provided, remove the O-ring from the main case. Check the O-ring, O-ring contact surface, and groove in which the O-ring fits for foreign matter, nicks, cracks, etc. Be sure to remove any foreign matter (dirt, sand, salt crystals, hair, lint, etc.). ¹ For details, refer to the “O-ring Maintenance Manual”. z Never use the O-ring in case of nicks and cracks. z If the O-ring is handled inappropriately, it can cause water leakage .

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

Close the empty marine case (no camera inside).

Submerge the marine case in water and check that there are no water leaks. (A Pg. 8) Parts and Functions

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Setup the camera. z For models equipped with light, turn off the light. z Open the lens cover. z It is recommended to set to the auto shooting mode. z Insert the battery and micro SD card beforehand if needed. z To turn off the camera, press and hold the power button for more than 2 seconds.

Insert the drying agent at the back of the base.

Attach the base to the bottom of the camera. z Align the tripod screw hole at the bottom of your camera with the screw of the base, and tighten the screw. z The camera turns on automatically when the LCD monitor is opened. To turn off the camera, press and hold the power button for more than 2 seconds.

Fold the grip belt. z Make sure the grip belt is not caught between the marine case when sealing.

Open the marine case. z If it is difficult to open buckles, use the small hexagonal wrench (buckle opener).

Insert the camera into the marine case. z Align the base attachment groove with the base to insert.

Adjust the angle of the LCD monitor. z The LCD monitor can be tilt upwards to a maximum angle of 30 degrees.

Seal the marine case. z Make sure that the O-ring is not twisted, and that you did not forget to attach it. z Make sure that foreign objects (strap, belt, dirt, etc.) have not been caught in between. Attaching the Marine Case to the Camera Caution

1. Peel back the Velcro to pull the belt out.

2. Fold the belt such that it is not loose.

Tighten the screwOpen up the LCD monitor

3. Tuck the folded portion of belt between the

main body and the belt. Small hexagonal wrench(Buckle opener)Base attachment groove Base Marine case internal base WR-MG100_EN.book Page 7 Wednesday, December 5, 2007 1:23 PM8 z 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.

Check that all the operation buttons of the camera are functioning properly. z If it is not functioning, take out the camera and insert again.

Attach the grips. z Attach the grips, lights or weights on the bottom of the marine case. Before recording Submerge the marine case with the camera inserted into a bathtub or water tank full of fresh water. Gradually prolong the time the marine case is submerged as follows. z 1st time: 5 ~ 10 seconds z 2nd time: 30 seconds ~ 1 minute z 3rd time: 3 minutes ~ 5 minutes (try operating the levers and buttons while the marine case is submerged). z Always have someone hold the marine case for you when diving into, or getting out of water, to prevent loss or damages. z If for any reason water leakage occurs, remove the camera battery. It may cause the camera to explode.

Turn on the camera’s power. z Press and hold the power button for more than 2 seconds to turn on the power. (The camera’s power lamp lights and the monitor turns on.) z Sometimes, due to sudden shaking or impact to the marine case, the camera’s drop detection function operates to turn off the camera’s power. When the camera’s power is turned off, turn it on again. When “VIDEO MANAGEMENT FILE IS

BROKEN. TO RECORD/PLAYBACK

VIDEO, RECOVERY IS REQUIRED. RECOVER?” is displayed, press the REC button to recover the file.

Select the shooting mode (video/still). z Turn the lever from side to side to switch between video and still mode. Caution

Large hexagonal wrench (for screwing the grips) Recording the Video/Still Image Files Caution Note ON/OFFStill mode Video mode WR-MG100_EN.book Page 8 Wednesday, December 5, 2007 1:23 PM9 z Be sure to lock the lever after switching the shooting mode. z To lock the lever, pull it towards you and turn it to the right. z To unlock, pull the lever towards you and turn to the left.

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

When you have finished recording, press and hold the power button for more than 2 seconds to turn off the camera. z The camera’s power lamp goes out and the monitor turns off. If there is a need to detach immediately:

Submerge the marine case in fresh water and shake the marine case in the upward, downward, left and right directions for at least 10 times, followed by rinsing it.

Remove the marine case and wipe off water droplets on the case surface using a dry towel.

Face the front glass of the marine case upwards, and open the buckles to remove the camera, while paying attention not to let water droplets at O-ring or buckles enter the case.

Upon removing the camera, close the marine case again while paying attention not to allow water droplets enter the case, followed by tightening all the buckles. ¹ Always perform maintenance on the marine case after using. (A Pg. 10) If there is no need to detach immediately: Perform maintenance on the marine case. (A Pg. 10)

Pull Lock Zooming (Tele)Still image leverShoot still images.Video recording start/stop buttonStart/stop the video recording.Zooming (Wide) Detaching the camera WR-MG100_EN.book Page 9 Wednesday, December 5, 2007 1:23 PM10 Always perform maintenance on the marine case after you have finished recording. Salt crystal or dirt will accumulate inside the marine case if maintenance is not performed, and this can cause water leakage. z Do this within 30 minutes after diving. z Pour in fresh water until the marine case is completely submerged in the container, and shake the marine case in the upward, downward, left and right directions. z Move the buttons and levers while the marine case is submerged, and rinse the dirt out from any gaps or grooves. Proceed to C z If used in the sea -> Proceed to Aerforming salt removal If the marine case was used in the sea, submerge the marine case in fresh water for at least 1 hour to remove salt.

Prepare a container that contains fresh water that is five times more than the volume of the marine case. z The container must be big enough to allow the marine case to submerge fully. z If only small containers are available, pour in fresh water that is equivalent to at least five times the volume of the marine case over a few times. z Shaking the marine case in the upward, downward, left and right directions will be more effective. z Move the buttons and levers while the marine case is submerged, and rinse the salt out from any gaps or grooves etc. z Make sure the grip is also free of salt.

Put in fresh water for at least 1 hour.

Remove the marine case and wipe off water droplets on the case surface using a dry towel.

Remove the camera. z Face the front glass of the marine case upwards, and open the buckles to remove the camera, while paying attention not to let water droplets at O-ring or buckles enter the case. z The camera may fall out if the buckles are opened with the front glass facing down. z If you cannot avoid opening the marine case at the diving location, pay attention not to let water droplets from your hair or your body enter the case.

Remove the O-ring, and wipe off salt, sand and other foreign matter. z Also wipe the groove in which the O-ring was inserted, and the part of the marine case that was in contact with the O-ring, and allow them to dry. ¹ For details on handling and storing the O-ring, refer to the “O-ring Maintenance Manual”.

Wipe the inside and outside of the marine case with a dry cloth. ¹ Use a lint-free cloth to wipe the inside of the marine case.

Wipe the inner side of the front glass. z Add a few drops of the cleaner liquid onto the inner side of the front glass, and wipe off using lens tissue paper etc. z The front glass will fog if it is dirty. Maintenance on the marine case Wash the marine case in water while it is still sealed Performing salt removal Caution Caution Dirt, sand, salt crystals, etc. Hair, lint, etc. WR-MG100_EN.book Page 10 Wednesday, December 5, 2007 1:23 PM11

Let it dry completely in a shaded area. z Do not leave the marine case in direct sunlight. z Doing so may cause discoloration of the case, and may cause the O-ring to deteriorate more quickly. z The conditions may vary depending on the environment of use such as temperature, humidity, water temperature, salinity and others. If you do not intend to use the marine case for longer than one month, remove and store the O-ring away. ¹ For details, refer to the “O-ring Maintenance Manual”. The O-ring is an expendable part. Replace the O-ring with a brand new one every year. z 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. o Applicable camera models GZ-MG330 GZ-MG220 GZ-MG210 Caution Note Storing the O-ring Caution Specifications Maximum pressure Water depth up to 40 meters Operations Power on/off Video recording start/stop Still image shooting Zoom (tele/wide) Buoyancy +450 g (with the camera inserted and the supplied battery pack attached) Filter diameter 67 mm Main unit dimensions (W x D x H) 216 mm x 179 mm x 128 mm Main unit weight Approx. 850 g (excluding grip) WR-MG100_EN.book Page 11 Wednesday, December 5, 2007 1:23 PM12 Zur sicheren Verwendung dieses Produkts Vorbereitung (A S. 16)

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