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• Recording at a depth of 75 meters (246 feet) is possible.

• The following operation can be performed underwater. – Power on/off – Auto focusing on/off (models marked with *) – Recording start/stop – Power zooming We recommend you use a wide-conversion lens (not supplied) when using the marine pack. This mark indicates that this product is a genuine accessory for Sony video products. When purchasing Sony video products, Sony recommends that you purchase accessories with this “GENUINE VIDEO ACCESSORIES” mark.4-EN 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 the nearest Sony dealer for preventive maintenance. On the video camera recorder power source We recommend that you use battery packs with a large capacity. However, in some cases battery packs NP-99/4500/F930/F950 cannot be attached to the video camera recorder. On the marine pack

• If you open and join the front and rear shells in a place with high temperature and high humidity, moisture condensation may occur when you put the marine pack in the water, causing the front glass to fog.

• The waterproof integrity of the marine pack is maintained by the O-ring, and the groove and surface where it touches. Be especially careful not to damage or deform that area. For details, see “Note on the O-ring” (page 18).

• Do not leave the marine pack under direct sunlight for a long period of time, otherwise the temperature in the marine pack may rise and the equipment inside may be damaged. If you cannot avoid leaving the marine pack under direct sunlight, be sure to cover the marine pack with a towel or other protection.

• Do not throw the marine pack into the water. Lower it gently into the water.

• Whenever you pick up the marine pack, handle the grip. If the underwater video light (not supplied) is attached to the marine pack, do not handle the underwater video light’s arm. On recording underwater

• Check that the equipment operates correctly and there is no water leak at a depth of about one meter (3 feet) before you dive deeper.

• Be sure to follow the safety rules for diving, such as diving period and depth.

• Remove the bubbles from the outside of the front glass. Sony does not accept liability for damage to the video camera recorder, battery, etc. in the marine pack or for the loss of prerecorded material if water leak caused by incorrect operation occurs.P 5-EN

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 comes between the rear shell and the rubber part, remove the rubber and clean it with a dry soft cloth. When you store the marine pack

• Coat the O-ring slightly with the supplied grease, and put it in the groove correctly. Join the front and rear shells then put in a cool place without fastening the buckles.

• Prevent dust from collecting on the O-ring.

• Avoid storing the marine pack in a cold, very hot or humid place, or together with naphthalene or camphor, as these conditions might damage the unit. On transportation

• When transporting the marine pack, be sure to remove the video camera recorder from the marine pack.

• When transporting the marine pack by air or by car, use a marine pack carrying case (not supplied).6-EN Check that the following accessories are supplied with your marine pack. 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 Colour filter (1) 9 Viewfinder adaptor (1) Checking supplied accessories

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 thesubject size becomes smaller.(4) Attach the Viewfinder adaptor.If the viewfinder adaptor is loose when it is attached, bend the eyecup of the camcorderand attach it again.(5) When using adaptor A, attach it to the video camera recorder. Check that the position of the mounting screw plate is correct (See pages 7). When using adaptor B, skip this step.

210-EN Preparing (6) Adjust the video camera recorder. Refer to the operation manual of your video camera recorder. 1 Set the POWER switch to CAMERA. 2 Set the STANDBY switch to STANDBY. 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. Program AE Set where no indicator appears. Brightness Turn off the indicator. Notes

• On some video camera recorder models, you cannot adjust the focus with the button on the marine pack. Set the focus to auto focus mode (see page 3).

• When the viewfinder adaptor is attached to the viewfinder of your video camera recorder, you get a wide view of what appears in the viewfinder screen. However, the view may be distorted depending on the viewing angle. CAMERA

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).1 Connect the microphone cable to MIC.(The sound is recorded in monaural.)3 Connect the remotecontrol cable to lREMOTE.ScrewdriverCamera mount2 Slide the videocamera recorder intothe marine pack untilthe hooks of thecamera mount catchthe adaptor.4 Fasten the screw. When using adaptor A 1 Align the right side ofthe adaptor with thehooks of the cameramount, then push downthe adaptor. When using adaptor B 2 Fasten the screw.4 Attach the video camerarecorder to the adaptor.3 Connect the microphonecable to MIC jack of thevideo camera recorder.(The sound is recordedin monaural.)5 Connect the remotecontrol cable to thel REMOTE jack of thevideo camera recorder.12-EN 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.

Buckles Accessory belt O-ring Check the O-ring and grease it slightly.13-EN

(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. 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. 3 Lower both buckles at the same time until they are locked. You will hear a click. Align here as shown in the illustration.14-EN Check that the equipment operates correctly and that there is no water leak at a depthof about one meter (3 feet) 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. Recording To stop recording Press the START/STOP button. To zoom Slide the power zoom lever towards T for telephoto(subject appears closer) or W for wide-angle(subject appears farther away). The zooming speedcan be changed on some video camera recordermodels from a slow speed to faster by sliding thezooming lever a little more.When you set the power zoom lever to the full wide-angle position (macro), specks orbubbles on the front glass may come into focus. In this case, slide the power zoomlever a little towards T and return towards W. To keep a subject in focus After you focus on a subject, press AUTO FOCUS ON/OFF button to set the videocamera recorder to manual focus mode.Even if fish swim between the video camera recorder and the subject, you can still keepthe subject in focus. Note On some video camera recorder models, the AUTO FOCUS ON/OFF button is notoperative.Set the video camera recorder to auto focus mode (see page 3).

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. Note Do not remove the lid underwater. When the LEAK lamp flashes If water happen to leak in , the LEAK lamp (yellow) flashes. In such a case, remove the marine pack from the water as soon as possible, keeping it horizontal. Be sure to surface following the safety rules for diving. Dry the marine pack with a soft cloth and then open it. To switch off the lamp, disconnect the remote control cable. Check the cause of the leak. If the video camera recorder is wet, take it to the nearest Sony dealer immediately. To detach To attach O-ring 2 pull out. 1 While pressing here, 1 While pressing here, 2 press in. LEAK lamp (yellow)

K16-EN 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 camerarecorder 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. (3) Take the video camera recorder out of the front shell.

1 Disconnect the remotecontrol cable.2 Unfasten the screw.3 Detach the video camerarecorder.4 Disconnect themicrophone cable.5 Remove theviewfinder adaptor.

(4) Insert the remote control plug and the microphone plug where they were. (5) Remove the adaptor.

Remote control plugMicrophone plug Adaptor A Adaptor B

218-EN 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. 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. Remove any dust, sand or hair from the O-ring Make sure there is no dust, sand or hair on the O-ring, in the groove, or on the surface of the marine pack where the O-ring touches. If there is, clean them completely, or the O-ring and the surface of the marine pack may be damaged and water may leak in. Grease the O-ring The grease protects the O-ring from wear. Check that there are no cracks or dust on the O-ring, then 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 other then the supplied one, or it may damage the O-ring. If you run out of silicone grease (2-115-921-01) you can purchase it from your nearest Sony Service Center. Note on the O-ring Scratches Crack O-ring19-EN

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. Useful life of the O-ring Depending upon the maintenance and the length of use, we recommend changing the O-ring every one or two years. The O-ring (3-952-928-01) can be replaced at your nearest Sony Service Center.20-EN 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. Colour characteristic underwater Water absorbs light, especially red light, so that objects in deep water or in the distance are seen as bluish. The colour of objects is affected by the clarity of the water. To record the subject with nearly actual colour, use the colour filter. Best time for recording The best recording time is about from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. When the sun is its highest, optimum results can be obtained. Subject size underwater Since the refractive index underwater is higher than that in air, an object appears 1/4 more closer, and therefore larger. This phenomenon affects the lens on the video camera recorder as well as the human eye. Using a wide-conversion lens (not supplied) is recommended. Camera work on slow and stable motion When recording, keep your body stable. An unstable shot will be magnified on the TV screen. Move the video camera recorder as slowly as possible. As most of the object underwater move, you can record a good programme without moving the video camera recorder. Underwater video light In deep water or under rocks where direct sunlight does not reach, recording with an underwater video light is recommended. To record at night, use a powerful underwater video light. Underwater video light HVL-ML20 (not supplied) Attachable to the left and right shoes Colour filter21-EN

Labeling parts and controls

• For the use of each part or control, see the pages indicated in parenthesis. Rear shell Power zoom lever T/W (14) Lead weight Video cable connector (15) Accessory shoe Accessory shoes for underwater video lights (20) Underwater microphone (monaural) Front glass Front shell Eyecup Grip START/STOP button (14) Buckles (12, 13) Video output jack Camera mount (11) Remote control cable (11) Microphone cable (11) O-ring (18)

button (14) STANDBY/ LOCK switch (14) LEAK lamp (yellow) (14) REC (recording) lamp (red) (14)22-EN Specifications Compatible video camera recorder See page 3. Material Aluminum alloy, glass, plastic, lead Waterproofing O-ring, 2 buckles Usable depth Up to 75 meters (246 feet) Underwater microphone Condenser microphone (monaural) Controllable function Power on/off, recording start/stop, auto focus on/off, power zooming Dimensions Approx. 337 × 201 × 327 mm (w/h/d) (13

in.) Mass Approx. 8 kg (17 lb 10 oz) Supplied accessories Adaptor A (1)/B (1)/C (1) Mounting screw plate (1) O-rings (2) Grease (1) Accessory belt (1) Colour filter (1) Viewfinder adaptor (1) Recommended accessories Underwater video light HVL-ML20 Carrying case LCH-M40 Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.23-EN

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