IKELITE VIDEO CASE
SUPPLEMENTAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR
Sony HDR SX
Thissupplementalsetofinstructionsdescribesadditionalfeaturesspecific toyourhousingmodelPriortotestingthesysteminthewaterpleaseread thissupplementalongwiththegeneralinstructionmanualtobecomefamiliar withitsfeaturesandfunctions
IkeliteVideoCasesareslightlynegativeinsaltwaterforstabilityThis housinghasbeenwaterpressuretestedatthefactoryandhasaworking depthofm
P R E P A R A T I O N |
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PACKAGED WITH HOUSING______________________________________________ | ||
• External URPro Color Filter |
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• Internal Lens Shade |
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• Silicone Lubricant |
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COLOR FILTER_____________________________________ |
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The installation and usage of the external URPro |
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color filter is described in the general instruction manual |
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LENS SHADE_______________________________________ |
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The internal lens shade helps block light reflection |
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refraction caused by the interaction of the external color |
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filter and the port | External | Internal |
Carefully thread the lens shade on the front of the | Color Filter | Lens Shade |
camera lens The lens threads are very fine; DO NOT cross thread It should screw on very easily If it is difficult to turn you are cross threading
Completely thread the lens shade into the camera to avo id any potential clearance or sealing problems when the camera is installed and the housing is seal ed LCD MONITOR EXTERNAL MIRROR______________________________________
The cameras LCD monitor can be viewed from the rear of the housing using the external mirror featured on the side of the housing
Open the LCD monitor on the camera rotate ° and then press it back against the side of the camera The external mirror is hinged so that it can be opened to reflect the image from the cameras LCD monitor for viewing from the rear of the housing
During transportation please remember to close the mirror by p ressing it against the side of the housing or lid snap
BATTERY AND TAPE______________________________________________________
Install a fully charged Sony battery on th e camera:
Sony NPFH NPFH NPFH NP FH
HOUSING CONTROLS________________ |
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• Power OnOff Mode |
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• StartStop | Port |
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• Snap Shot Photo |
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• Power Zoom |
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• LCD Screen Control |
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• LCD Screen Control |
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• LCD Reversing Circuit OnOff |
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• LCD Screen Control | Base | |
• Focus Lock |
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| Power |
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| Touch |
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Mirror | Touch |
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| Touch Pad |
Bottom Bar
Other brand batteries may not fit inside the housing
Make sure you have loaded an appropriate digital cassette ta pe in the camera OPTIONAL WIDE ANGLE LENS____________________________________________
The housingMs port accepts optional mm threaded waterproof WideAngle lenses such as the Ikelite W Epoque DCL and Inon UWL Type These waterproof lenses secure to the outside of the lens port
Should you elect to use an optional waterproof lens carefully thread the lens on the front of the lens port on the housing The lens threads are very fine; DO NOT cross thread It should screw on very easily If it is difficult to turn you are cross threading INTERNAL WIDEANGLE LENS OPTION ____________________________________
Special ports are available for use with the Raynox HD Pro high definition wideangle lens optional ports sold separately as do me port or flat lens port
MAIN ORING _________________
Orings last several years if properly
maintained Con trol seals should n ot need to be replaced as long as the control shaft s are kept c lean an d ligh tly lubricated
| On/Off |
Snap Shot | for Reverse |
| Circuit |
Start/
Stop
Raynox HD Pro lens not included Lens not available for purchase through Ikelite
EXTERNAL WIDEANGLE PORT OPTION ____________________________________
The Ikelite WP is a complete unit no additional lens or port is required The Wide Angle Port replaces the housings original port and cannot be removed and replaced underwater The WP is useable above water for up to degree field of view underwater for up to degree field of view exact angle of coverage varies with camera model