Light & Motion VX2000 manual Remote Monitor ID and Operation, Charging the Remote Monitor

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Remote Monitor ID and Operation

The Remote Monitor operates most common housing functions from a remote location.

If the housing has a Port Plug or a Right Angle Bulk Head, follow the instructions “Bulkhead Installation” to install the Straight Out Bulkhead

Operation with Remote Monitor.

1)Once bulkhead is installed, activate switch on the inside.

2)Connect monitor cable to Bulkhead prior to entering the water.

3)Connect monitor cable to Remote Monitor prior to entering the water.

4)Station the Bluefin housing in the area you are going to film.

5)Gently let out the slack in the cable as you move the the viewing location.

6)Operation of Controls:

Left Side (ref. fig. 38)

L. LIGHT - Activates left video light.

R. LIGHT - Activates right video light.

BRIGHT - Adjust brightness of monitor.

FAR - Moves focus point further from camcorder.

CLOSE - Moves focus point closer to camcorder.

(Fig. 38)

(Fig. 39)

Right Side (ref. fig. 39)

AF/OFF -

AF: Press once to return camcorder to auto focus from manual

 

focus.

 

OFF: Turns camcorder off. Press and hold for three seconds

 

then release.

REC -

Toggles between record and stand-by modes.

MOM. AF -

Pressing and holding this button puts the camcorder into

 

“Momentary AF”. Camcorder remains in AF as long as the

 

button is pressed. Once released, the camcorder switches to

 

manual focus. This is useful in stopping the camcorder from

 

“seeking” when filming in a low contrast environment. To

 

return the camcorder to AF, press the AF/OFF button.

TELE -

Zooms camera to telephoto.

WIDE -

Zooms camera to wide angle.

 

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Power On/Off with Remote Monitor

On -

When camcorder is in a powered down state, press any

 

button on the Remote Monitor EXCEPT BRIGHT to return

 

camcorder to powered up state and activate the Remote

 

Monitor LED screen.

Off -

Press and hold AF / OFF button for three seconds.

Charging the Remote Monitor

1)Remove the Charging Port Plug. (ref. fig. 40)

2)Plug charger into a 110v.

This charger is only rated at this voltage. If you do not have access to a 110v outlet, a converter must be used.

3)Plug charging connector from charger into charging port on Remote Monitor.

4)Charge for 8-14 hours, then remove charging cord.

5)Check o-ring on Charging Port Plug.

6)Replace Charging Port Plug using coin or large flat head screwdriver.

Failure to re-install Charging Port Plug WILL flood the

Remote Monitor.

Battery Plug

(Fig. 40)

Diving Without a Monitor Attached

If you do not use the monitor you MUST de-activate power to the bulkhead before entering the water.

To de-activate Bluefin bulkhead:

1)Remove the Rear Plate

2)Locate the on/off switch on the inside of the Rear Plate.

3)Switch appropriate bulkhead to off position.

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Contents Bluefin Welcome Table of ContentsMounting Screw Getting Started Housing Identification Quick Start GuideRear Plate Bluefin VX2000 Operation Camera PreparationMounting the Camera OperationHousing Control Using the Bluefin VX2000 in Camcorder modeFront Plate Rear Plate LED signals Using the Bluefin VX2000 in Memory Stick modeUsing the Bluefin VX2000 in VTR mode Ring Care & Maintenance Front Optic Installation / RemovalPre-Dive Checklist Housing StorageUsing Manual Focus Focus TechniquesReplacing Handle Batteries Reversing Smart Grip left and right functionality Bluefin VX2000 Lights Getting StartedCharging Batteries Installing BatteriesMounting Battery Pods Installing and Using QuickConnectsConnecting Battery to Light Head Assembly with Universal MountsStorage Post Dive CleaningOther Maintenance Light OperationMonitor Instructions Getting Started Bluefin Bulkhead InstallationMonitor Operation Bluefin Compact Monitor ID and OperationExternal Monitor consists of three components Monitor CableDiving Without a Monitor Attached Power On/Off with Remote MonitorRemote Monitor ID and Operation Charging the Remote MonitorContact Light & Motion Returning Products for CareCannery Row Monterey, CA