MPKTRV7 - Other camera accessories SONY - Free user manual and instructions

Product Type	Waterproof housing for camcorder
Brand	Sony
Model	MPK-TRV7
Camcorder compatibility	Sony Handycam Vision DCR-TRV7
Maximum operating depth	75 m (246 ft)
Housing material	Aluminum alloy, glass, plastic
Dimensions (L × H × D)	297 × 212 × 283 mm
Weight	Approx. 4 kg (8 lb 13 oz)
Housing power (handle)	2 R6 (AA) batteries (supplied)
LCD screen power	Battery NP-F530 (supplied)
Control functions	Power on/off, recording start/stop, auto focus on/off, power zoom
Built-in microphone	Underwater condenser microphone (monaural)
Supplied accessories	Camera mounting shoe, O-ring, grease, battery NP-F530, 2 R6 batteries, lens hood
Recommended optional accessories	ACC-MK1 kit, VCL-MK1 wide-angle converter, VF-MK11/MK12 color filters, HVL-M20/ML20/80DA video light
Maintenance after use in sea	Rinse with fresh water with buckles closed, then wipe with a soft cloth
Housing cleaning	Soft, dry cloth; do not use alcohol, benzene, or solvents
O-ring lubrication	Apply a thin layer of the supplied silicone grease with your finger
O-ring replacement	Every 1 to 2 years; part number: 3-977-362-01 (Sony service center)
Safety: watertight test	Check for leaks at 1 m depth before each dive
Safety: leak indicator	Flashing yellow LEAK indicator if water intrusion
Usage precautions	Do not open underwater, avoid shocks, do not expose to prolonged sunlight
Storage	Cool place, do not tighten buckles, lubricate the O-ring before storage

Frequently Asked Questions - MPKTRV7 SONY

Which camcorders are compatible with the MPK-TRV7 housing?

The housing is designed exclusively for the Sony Handycam Vision DCR-TRV7 camcorder. It is not suitable for other models.

What is the maximum operating depth underwater?

The maximum depth is 75 meters (246 feet). Do not exceed this limit to avoid any risk of leakage.

How to install the camcorder in the housing?

1. Remove the lens cap and shoulder strap. 2. Attach a charged battery and cassette. 3. Install the camera mounting shoe. 4. Connect the plugs (LCD, remote, microphone) into the housing. 5. Place the camcorder into the housing until it clicks. 6. Close the shells and tighten the 3 buckles.

What to do if the LEAK indicator flashes during use?

The yellow indicator indicates water intrusion. Immediately ascend to the surface following safety rules. Keep the housing horizontal, dry it, open it, and find the source of the leak. If the camcorder is wet, contact a Sony dealer.

How to maintain the housing O-ring?

Regularly check for cracks, dust, or sand. Lubricate with a thin layer of supplied silicone grease applied with your finger. Replace the O-ring every 1 to 2 years (part no. 3-977-362-01) to ensure waterproofing.

Can I use a wide-angle converter with this housing?

Yes, Sony recommends using the VCL-MK1 wide-angle converter (included in the ACC-MK1 kit). It widens the shooting angle underwater. Note that the T zoom is then reduced.

How to clean the housing after a sea dive?

After use in sea, rinse the housing with fresh water with the buckles tightly closed, then wipe with a soft, dry cloth. Never use alcohol, benzene, or solvents which could damage the housing.

Which accessories are supplied with the housing?

The box contains: camera mounting shoe (1), O-ring (1), grease (1), NP-F530 battery for LCD screen (1), R6 (AA) batteries (2), and lens hood (1).

How to change the batteries in the housing handle?

Remove the screw on the handle, open the compartment, and insert two R6 (AA) batteries following the indicated polarity. Tighten the screw firmly. Under normal use, the batteries last about 6 months.

Where can I buy a replacement O-ring or grease?

Spare parts are available at Sony service centers. Part numbers: O-ring (3-977-362-01) and silicone grease (2-115-921-01).

USER MANUAL MPKTRV7 SONY

Operating Instructions ____ EN

1 Preparing the camcorder ...... 6
2 Preparing the marine pack...... 7
3 Attaching the camcorder to the marine pack 8

Recording 10

When the LEAK lamp flashes ..... 11

Removing the camcorder 12

Note on O-ring 13

Underwater recording 14

Labeling parts and controls.... 16

Specifications 17

Features

• MPK-TRV7 can be used only with the Sony Handycam Vision ^TM camcorder DCR-TRV7.
• 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
• Recording start/stop
• Electric zoom function
• LCD monitor

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.

On the video camera recording

Take care not to expose the equipment to salty air. Do not drop water on the equipment.

• Do not open the marine pack underwater or at the beach. Preparation such as installing and checking the equipment should be done in a place with low humidity and no salty air.
• When your camcorder is to be used near the sea for a long time, we recommend that it be checked periodically by Sony dealer.
• If the equipment becomes wet, take it immediately to the nearest Sony dealer for preventive maintenance.
• We recommend you use battery packs with a large capacity.

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 13).
• 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 can not 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

• Checking that the equipment operates correctly and that there is no water leakage 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 before recording.

Sony dose 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 leakage caused by incorrect operation occurs.

On maintenance

After recording in the sea, submerge the marine pack with the buckles tightly fastened in fresh water, then wipe with a soft dry cloth.

Clean your camcorder and the inside of the marine pack with a soft dry cloth. Do not use any type of solvent such as alcohol or benzine for cleaning, as this might damage the finish.

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 your camcorder from it.
• Avoid rough handling or a shock. We recommend to cover the marine pack with a towel or other protection.

Checking supplied accessories

Check that the following accessories are supplied with your sports pack.

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1 Camera mounting shoe (1)
2 O-ring (1)
3 Grease (1)
4 NP-F530 battery pack for the LCD monitor (1)
5 R6 (size AA) battery (2)
6 Sunshade (1)

Preparing

1 Preparing the camcorder

For details, please refer to the operating instructions supplied with your camcorder.

(1) Remove the lens cap, shoulder strap, or filter from the camcorder.
(2) Attach a charged battery pack.
(3) Insert a cassette tape.
(4) Attach the camera mounting shoe.

Remove the metal parts from the camera mounting shoe and fasten the screw.

(5) Adjust the camcorder.

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Remove the metal parts.

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Fasten the screw.

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① Hold the eyecup.

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② Set the POWER switch to CAMERA.

③ Select ON in the COMMANDER menu.

2 Preparing the Marine Pack

(1) Remove the grip.
(2) Insert the dry batteries into the grip.
(3) Open the marine pack.

Unfasten the 3 buckles and open the marine pack.

(4) Attach the battery pack NP-F530 for the monitor.

Attach the supplied battery pack NP-F530 for the LCD monitor to the rear shell. Be sure to charge the battery pack fully before attaching.

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① Remove the screw. ②

Insert the dry batteries with the polarity positioned correctly as indicated on the grip.

③ Fasten the screw tightly.

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3 Attaching the camcorder to the marine pack

(1) Connect the monitor plug.
Connect the monitor plug to AUDIO VIDEO jack.
(2) Connect the remote plug and the microphone plug.
Connect the remote plug to ⬆ REMOTE (①) jack, and the microphone plug to MIC (plug in power) jack (②).
(3) Attach the camcorder.
Insert the camera mounting shoe until it clicks.
(4) Attach the front shell to the rear shell.
Hold the both shells firmly and fasten 3 buckles securely.
Take care not to pinch the remote and microphone cords. If this happens water may leak in.
(5) Attach the grip.

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Now you ready for underwater recording. Be sure to check that there is no water leakage before you dive.

Tips for the LCD monitor

• The image does not appear on the LCD screen with only attaching the battery pack to the rear shell. The LCD screen is linked with the power of your camcorder.
• To display indicator on the LCD monitor Select V-OUT/LCD in the DISPLAY menu, and press the DISPLAY button on your camcorder before attaching it to the marine pack.

Tips for the supplied battery pack NP-F530

• The switch on the battery pack

This switch is provided so that you can identify a charged battery pack. Set the switch to the “green mark” position when charging is completed.

• The LCD monitor of the sports pack does not correspond with the "InfoLITHIUM" battery.
• What is the "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack

The "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack is a lithium battery pack which can exchange data with compatible video equipment about its battery consumption.

Sony recommends that you use the "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack with video

equipment having the 📄 mark. When you use this battery pack with video

equipment having the chunk/then video equipment will indicate the

remaining battery time in minutes.* However, if you use it with video equipment not having this mark, the remaining battery capacity will not indicate in minutes.

* The indication may not be accurate depending on the condition and environment which the equipment is used under.

Note on dry batteries

• With normal operation, dry batteries will last for about 6 months.
• If the marine pack is not used for long period of time, remove the batteries to avoid possible damage from the battery leakage.
• Do not try to recharge dry batteries.
• If a battery leak should develop, carefully and thoroughly wipe away battery fluid from the battery compartment before inserting new ones.

Recording

REC lamp (red) POWER switch

(1) Set POWER switch to ON.
(2) Press START/STOP to start recording.
REC lamp (red) lights up during recording.

To stop recording

Press START/STOP button.

To zoom

Press ZOOM button.

Press T for telephoto (subject appears closer) and W for wide-angle (subject appears farther away).

You cannot changing the zooming speed of the camcorder.

Note

When you use a wide-conversion lens, the picture will dim by pressing zoom T.

To keep a subject in focus

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

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

Note on before recording

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

Note on recording

Do not cover the control emitter or detector with you finger because the remote control signal for operations is transmitted from the grip to the marine pack.

To attach a wide-conversion lens (not supplied)

Attach a wide-conversion lens until it fits firmly. When you use a wide-conversion lens, keep zooming W. The picture will dim by pressing zoom T. You can attach a wide-conversion lens underwater.

Note

When you use a colour filter, remove it then attach a wide-conversion lens.

VCL-MK1 (be included in the accessory kit ACC-MK1)

Using the supplied sunshade

The supplied sunshade for the LCD monitor reduces glare from the LCD monitor. Attach the sunshade as shown in the illustration.

Attach the sunshade until it fits firmly.

You can attach the wide-conversion lens, sunshade, and colour filter underwater

If the image on the LCD screen is not clear because of the air remains between these accessories and the marine pack, reattach them underwater.

When the LEAK lamp flashes

If water happen to leak in, the LEAK lamp (yellow) flashes.

LEAK lamp (yellow)

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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 camcorder is wet, take it to the nearest Sony dealer immediately.

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, make sure you are dry. And take care that no water drips from your wet suit.
• When you open the marine pack, do not pull the monitor plug cord by force.

(1) Remove the grip.
(2) Unfasten 3 buckles and open the marine pack.
(3) Take the camcorder out of the front shell.
Holding the camera mounting shoe by the knobs and extract the camcorder.
(4) Disconnect the remote plug and the microphone plug.
(5) Disconnect the monitor plug.
Also remove the battery pack for the LCD monitor.
(6) Remove the camera mounting shoe.

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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

Check that there are no scratches or cracks on the O-ring as they may allow water to leak in. If there are scratches or cracks, replace the damaged O-ring 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

Check that there are no cracks or dust on the O-ring, then coat it slightly with the supplied grease using your finger. They will prevent wear. While applying the grease, recheck for 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 jointing the front and rear shells, take care not to pinch the O-ring between the front and rear shells. If this happens, not only will the O-ring be damaged, but water may leak in.

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 (3-977-362-01) can be replaced at your nearest Sony Service Center.

Underwater recording

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

Colour characteristic underwater

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

To record in natural colour, use a colour filter (not supplied).

* These accessories are included in the accessory kit ACC-MK1.

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 camcorder as well as 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 camcorder as slow as possible. As most of the object underwater move, you can record a good program without moving the camcorder.

Underwater video light

In deep water or under locks where direct sunlight does not reach, recording with an underwater video lights is recommended.

To record at night, use a powerful underwater video light.

Underwater video light such as Sony HVL-M20/ML20/80DA (not supplied)

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Attachable to the left and right video light shoe.

Note on recording underwater

- 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 before recording.

Labeling parts and controls

Material

Aluminum alloy, glass, plastic

Waterproofing

O-ring, 3 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. 297 x 212 x 283 mm (w/h/d)

(11 3/4 x 8 3/8 x 11 1/4 in.)

Mass

Approx. 4 kg (8 lb 13oz)

Supplied accessories

Camera mounting shoe (1)

O-ring (1)

Grease (1)

NP-F530 battery pack for the monitor (1)

R6 (size AA) battery (2)

Sunshade (1)

Recommended accessories

Accessory kit ACC-MK1

Wide-conversion lens VCL-MK1

Colour filter VF-MK11/MK12

Carring bag

Carring belt

Hood

Underwater video light HVL-M20/ML20/80DA

Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.

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