For Digital Video Camera
GR-DVM55, GR-DVM75, GR-DVX44, GR-DVX48,GR-DVX49, GR-DVX77, GR-DVX78, GR-DVX88
Names of the parts

3

Front glass

 

2

1

 

User’s Manual
ENGLISH

WR-DV75U

Marine Case

Mounting method and operating method for each part

 

6 5

3

9

 

POWER

 

OFF

 

ZOOM

 

ON

4

START/STOP

SNAP SHOT

 

Bottom

7 8

view

1 Marine case front lid

1Tighten the camcorder’s grip strap.2Remove the four buckles on the marine case and open the front lid.3Align the Power Lever with the “OFF” mark on the marine case.

4Set the camcorder’s Power Switch to “OFF”, then open the LCD monitor and insert the camera into the marine case.

Place the included anti-fogging silica gel in the gap between the camcorder and the marine case to prevent fogging in the marine case.

Grip strap

Metal part

2 Main unit
3 Buckle
4 Grip attachment holes
5 Power lever

6 Recording start/stop button (START/STOP)

•When inserting the camera, make sure that the position of the grip pad’s metal part is straight.

•If the camcorder’s Operation Switch is set to “ ”, perform settings as required then insert the camcorder into the marine case.

7 Zoom lever (ZOOM)

 

8 Snapshot button (SNAP SHOT)

Strap

9 Grip strap

 

Before use, this unit must be pre-tested to check if there is any water leakage.

5Fit the Zoom Lever projection on the marine case over the outer groove of the Power Zoom Lever on the camcorder, making sure that it is

securely fit.

If the camcorder’s Power Switch is not set properly when the camcorder is placed in the marine case, it could break and/or it could damage the Power Lever aligning boss on the marine case.

Fit the Zoom Lever projection over the Power Zoom Lever

POWER

OFF

ON

Projection

Power Zoom

Lever

Please read before use.

This marine case is a precision instrument designed to permit safe video recording under high water pressure. Please pay careful attention when handling the unit before and after use, as explained in this user’s manual.

Each part of the marine case has been subject to strict controls during the manufacturing process, and the individual functions have faced stringent tests during the assembly process. Each marine case has also had to pass water-proof inspections using high- pressure water testers. However, damage can sometimes occur during transport and distribution, or during storage after purchase, so before diving always carry out the following pre-use test to verify safety.

Pre-use test
Be sure to perform the following pre-use test before diving.

1.Before mounting the camcorder inside the marine case, dive with only the empty marine case and test for water leaks.

•You can easily check for water leaks at a depth of 1 m, where there is no water pressure. Be sure to perform this test to ensure the safety of your camcorder.

2.The following are some common causes of water leaks: A. The marine case is used without attaching the O-ring.B. The O-ring is not mounted in the correct position.

C. The O-ring is damaged or deformed.

D. There is sand, dirt, hair or other foreign matter on the O-ring. E. There is sand, dirt, hair or other foreign matter on the contact

surface of the O-ring or on the inside of the lid.

F.The provided strap or silica gel bag is pinched inside the marine case when the lid is closed.

To protect your camcorder and ensure optimum use, keep the

6Before sealing the marine case, check that there is no sand, dirt, or other foreign matter on the O-ring mounted on the front lid or on the O-ring contact surface on the

main unit.

Also make sure that the inserted silica gel bag is not pinched. If you dive with foreign matter trapped in these areas, water will leak.

7Check that the O-ring on the front lid is correctly mounted in the groove, then press in the front lid. Flip down the four buckles in the directions indicated by the arrows in the figure on the right to seal the marine case.

8Turn the marine case’s Power Lever in thedirection of the arrow to set the camcorder’s Power Switch to “ ” or “ ”.• The camcorder’s Power Lamp lights.9To start video recording, press the Recording Start/Stop Button.To stop video recording, press it again.•Press the Snapshot Button to perform Snapshot recording.0The zoom can be adjusted with the Zoom Lever.• Telephoto : turn the lever to the left ( )•Wide angle : turn the lever to the right ( )

!When you are finished shooting, set the marine case’s Power Lever to “OFF” (in the direction of the arrow) to set the camcorder’s Power Switch to “OFF”.

•The camcorder’s Power Lamp goes out.

POWER

OFF

ZOOM

ON

START/STOP

SNAP SHOT

POWER

OFF

ZOOM

ON

START/STOP

SNAP SHOT

Snapshot Recording

button start/stop button

POWER

OFF

ZOOM ON

START/STOP

SNAP SHOT

examples listed above in mind when using the marine case.

JVC accepts no responsibility for water leakage or damage to anything inside the marine case (camcorder, cassette, etc.) due to careless usage of this product. Be sure to follow correct procedures when using the marine case.

NOTES:

 

￿ The O-ring is made from rubber and is mounted on

 

the front lid.

O-ring

￿ Refer to the camcorder’s instructions for more

 

information.

LYT0800-001A