MPKTRV2 - Other camera accessories SONY - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL MPKTRV2 SONY

Operating Instructions

Mode d'emploi

1997 by Sony Corporation

English

Table of contents

Features 2

Supplied accessories 3

Precautions

Labeling the parts and controls 5

Position of the adaptor and the remote control cable 6

Notes on the O-ring 8

Attaching the video camera recorder to the marine pack ... 9

Recording. 13

When the LEAK lamp flashes 14

Removing the video camera recorder 15

Underwater recording 16

Specifications. 17

Prereording checklist. 17

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Features

The MPK-TRV2 marine pack allows the following

8 mm video camera recorders to be used underwater.

CCD-TR1/TR1E

CCD-TR3*/TR3E

CCD-TR8/TR8E

CCD-TR18E

CCD-TR330/TR330E

CCD-TR340E

CCD-TR401E

CCD-TR402E

CCD-TR403

CCD-TR410E

CCD-TR420/TR420E

CCD-TR440/TR440E

CCD-TR490/TR490E

CCD-TR501E

CCD-TR502E

CCD-TR503E

CCD-TR506/TR506E

CCD-TR507

CCD-TR510E

CCD-TR520E

CCD-TR555/TR555E

CCD-TR590/TR590E

CCD-TR610E

CCD-TR620E

CCD-TR710E

CCD-TR720E

CCD-TR740E

CCD-TR760E

CCD-TR810E

CCD-TR820E

CCD-TR825E

CCD-TR910/TR910E

CCD-TR920E

CCD-TR1100E

CCD-TR2200*/TR2200E

CCD-TR2300+/TR2300E+

CCD-TR3000/TR3000E

CCD-TR3100E

CCD-TR3300/TR3300E

CCD-TR3400E

CCD-TRV10E

CCD-TRV11/TRV11E

CCD-TRV12/TRV12E

CCD-TRV14E

CCD-TRV21/TRV21E

CCD-TRV24E

CCD-TRV30/TRV30E

CCD-TRV31/TRV31E

CCD-TRV34

CCD-TRV40/TRV40E

CCD-TRV41/TRV41E

CCD-TRV44/TRV44E

CCD-TRV51/TRV51E

CCD-TRV54E

CCD-TRV56E

CCD-TRV60E

CCD-TRV61E

CCD-TRV64E

CCD-TRV70/TRV70E

CCD-TRV81E

CCD-TRV91*/TRV91E

CCD-TRV94/TRV94E

CCD-TRV101/TRV101E

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

The following operations can be performed

underwater.

Power on/off

Auto focusing on/off (Only models marked with *)

Recording start/stop

Power zooming

If there are specks or dust in focus on the front glass of the marine pack, move the power zoom lever towards the T (telephoto) side slightly so that the zoom indicator inside the viewfinder moves towards T. (See the illustration below.)

We recommend you use a wide-conversion lens (not supplied) when using the marine pack.

Supplied accessories

Adaptor A (1)	O-rings (2)
Adaptor B (1)	Grease (1)
Adaptor C (1)	Accessory belt (1)
Mounting screw plate (1)	Viewfinder adaptor (1)

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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 to be used near the sea for a long time, we recommend that it be 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 you use battery packs with a large capacity. However, in some cases battery packs NP-99/4500/F930 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.
• 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.

On recording underwater

• Check that the equipment operates correctly and that 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 a water leak caused by incorrect operation occurs.

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 dry 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.
• When you store the marine pack, grease the O-ring and put it in the groove correctly. Join the front and rear shells then put in a cool place without fastening the buckles. Avoid storing the marine pack in a hot or very cold place, in a place subject to direct sunlight or excessive dust, or together with naphthalene or camphor as. This will damage the marine pack.
• If water comes between the rear shell and the rubber part, remove the rubber and clean it with a dry soft cloth.

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).

Labeling the parts and controls

• For the use of each part or control, see the pages indicated in parenthesis.

Position of the adaptor and the remote control cable

The position of the adaptor and the mounting screw plate depend on the video camera model. See the following page when adjusting the adaptor and mounting screw plate position.

Check the position for the video camera recorder you use. Mounting instructions are explained in "Attaching the video camera recorder to the marine pack" on page 9.

Position of the mounting screw plate on the adaptor

Put the mounting screw plate on the number of the adaptor depending upon the model of video camera recorder.

Adaptor A

Adaptor B
Adaptor B

To disassemble after using.

Attach adaptor C to adaptor B.
Adaptor B

To detach adaptor C from adaptor B.
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Video camera recorderCCD-	Position of the mounting screw plate on the adaptor		Video camera recorderCCD-	Position of the mounting screw plate on the adaptor
	Without a wide-conversion lens	With a wide-conversion lens		Without a wide-conversion lens	With a wide-conversion lens
TRV30/TRV40/TRV70TRV30E/TRV40E/TRV60E/TRV70E	A1	A2	TR1/TR3/TR8TR1E/TR3E/TR8E/TR18E	B1	B3
TR330/TR403/TR420/TR440/TR490/TR590TR330E/TR340E/TR401E/TR402E/TR410E/TR420E/TR440E/TR490E/TR510E/TR520E/TR590E	A3		TR506/TR507/TR501E/TR502E/TR503E/TR506E/TR620E/TR720E/TR740E TRV11/TRV12/TRV21/TRV34/TRV44/TRV10E/TRV11E/TRV12E/TRV14E/TRV21E/TRV24E/TRV44E	B2	B5
			TRV94/TRV54E/TRV56E/TRV94E	B2 B9
			TR3000/TR3000E	B3 B6
			TR555/TR555E	B3 B7
			TRV101/TRV101E	B3	-
			TR910/TR610E/TR710E/TR760E/TR810E/TR910E	B4 B6
			TR2200/TR2300/TR3300/TR2200E/TR2300E/TR3100E/TR3300E/TR3400E/TRV31/TRV41/TRV51/TRV91/TRV31E/TRV41E/TRV51E/TRV51E/TRV61E/TRV81E/TRV91E	B4 B7
			TRV64E/TRV820E/TRV825E/TRV920E	B5 B8
			TR1100E	B5 B9

A, B adaptor to be used.
1, 2, 3... corresponding number on the adaptor.

Notes

The CCD-TRV101/TRV101E video camera recorders cannot be fitted with a wide conversion lens.
- When you attach a wide conversion lens to the CCD-TR820E/TR825E/TR1100E/TR2200/TR2200E/TR3100E/TRV10E/ TRV11/TRV11E/TRV12/TRV12E/TRV21/TRV21E/TRV31/TRV31E/TRV41/TRV41E/TRV51/TRV51E/TRV61E/ TRV81E/TRV91/TRV91E video camera recorders, you cannot attach the viewfinder adaptor.
- When you attach a wide conversion lens to the CCD-TRV10E/TRV11/TRV11E/TRV12/TRV12E/TRV21/TRV21E video camera recorders, you cannot attach Sony battery NP-99/4500.
- When you attach a wide conversion lens to the CCD-TR1100E/TR2200/TR2200E/TR2300/TR2300E/TR3100E/TR3300/TR3300E/TR3400E video camera recorders, you cannot attach Sony battery NP-F930.

Notes 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.

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 it 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 than 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.

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 joining the front and rear shells, take care not to pinch the O-ring between them shells. 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 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.

Attaching the video camera recorder to the marine pack

1 Remove the lens cap, shoulder strap, filter, etc., from the video camera recorder.
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.

2 Attach a charged battery pack and insert a video cassette.
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.

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 6 and 7.) When using adaptor B, skip this step.

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 \( \star \) (outdoor). Set to \( \star \) (indoor) for night diving.
Shutter speed	Set where no indicator appears.
Program AE	Set where no indicator appears.
Brightness	Turn off the indicator.

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 2).

(continued)

7 Attach the video camera recorder to the marine pack. Check the position of the adaptor. (See pages 6 and 7.)

When using adaptor A

When using adaptor B

1 Align the right side of the adaptor with the hooks of the camera mount, then push down the adaptor.

8 Raise the buckles until they stop.

Check the O-ring and grease it slightly.
9 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.

(continued)

10 Attach the front shell to the rear shell.

Put the front shell on the rear shell.

Press the top of both grips firmly.

3 Lower both buckles at the same time until they are locked. You will hear a click.

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 adaptor is attached to the viewfinder of your camcorder, you get a wide view of what appears in the viewfinder screen. However, when viewed from an angle, the screen may appear distorted.

Recording

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

1 Set the STANDBY/LOCK switch to STANDBY.

AUTO FOCUS ON/OFF button

Power zoom lever
2 Press START/STOP button to start recording.

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 speed can be changed on some video camera recorder models from a slow speed to faster by sliding the zooming lever a little more.

Wide-angle Telephoto

When you set the power zoom lever to the full wide-angle position (macro), specks or bubbles on the front glass may come into focus. In this case, slide the power zoom lever a little towards T and return towards W.

To keep a subject in focus

After you focus on a subject, press the AUTO FOCUS ON/OFF button to set the video camera recorder to manual focus mode.

Even if fish swim between the video camera recorder and the subject, you can still keep the subject in focus.

Note

On some video camera recorder models, the AUTO FOCUS ON/OFF button is not operative.

Set the video camera recorder to auto focus mode (see page 2).

To stop recording

Press the START/STOP button.

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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.

To detach To attach

2 pull out.
1 While pressing here,

2 press in.

Note

Do not remove the lid underwater.

When the LEAK lamp flashes

If water happens 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.

LEAK lamp (yellow)

Removing the video camera recorder

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 wet suit.

1 Remove the accessories.

2 Open the marine pack.

Before opening the marine pack, rinse it with fresh water and dry with a soft cloth.
2 Unfasten both buckles and remove the front shell.

3 Take the video camera recorder out of the front shell.

1 Disconnect the remote control cable.

4 Disconnect the microphone cable.

2 Unfasten the screw.

3 Detach the video camera recorder.

4 Insert the remote control plug and the microphone plug where they were.

Remote control plug

5 Remove the adaptor.

Adaptor A

Adaptor B

Underwater recording

Recording underwater is different from recording on land because it is affected by the clarity, depth of the water and the light conditions. The following are hints for good recording underwater.

Color characteristics underwater

Water absorbs light, especially red light, so that objects in deep water are seen as bluish. The color of objects is affected by the clarity of the water.

Best time for recording

The best recording time is from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. When the sun 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 In slow and stable motion

When recording, keep your body stable. An unstable shot will be magnified on the TV screen. Move the video camera recording 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.

Attachable to the left and right shoes

Specifications

Compatible video camera recorder

See page 2.

Material Aluminum alloy, glass, plastic, lead

Waterproofing O-ring, 2 buckles

Usable depth Up to 75 meters (246 feet)

Underwafer microphone

Condenser microphone (monaural)

Controllable function

Power on/off, recording start/stop, auto

focus on/off, power zooming

Dimensions

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)

Viewfinder adaptor (1)

Recommended accessories

Underwater video light HVL-M20, HVL

ML20,HVL-80DA

Carrying case LCH-M40

Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.

Prerecording checklist

To make sure that you do not miss shooting opportunities, go over the following checklist.

Item	Checkpoints
Battery pack	• Fully charged.
Video cassette	• A cassette is inserted.• Tape length will cover the planned recording time.• The tape is wound to the point where recording is to begin.• The safety tab on the cassette is in the correct position. (The window is not red.)
Microphone cable, remote control cable	• Firmly connected to the respective jacks of the video camera recorder (p. 10).
Video camera recorder	• Set POWER to CAMERA (p. 9).• Set STANDBY/LOCK to STANDBY (p. 9).
O-ring	• No scratches or cracks.• No dust, sand or hair around it.• Correctly set in the groove (p. 8).
Buckles	• Correctly fastened (p. 12).

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Charactéristiques 2

Accessoires fournis 3

Precautions 4

Nomenclature. 5

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