Features and Precautions
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
•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
•Prevent dust from collecting on the
•Avoid storing the marine pack in a very hot, cold or humid place, or together with naphthalene or camphor, as these conditions might damage the unit.
After using the marine pack
•Insert the A/V connecting cable plug to the plug holder of the camera mounting shoe B.
•Insert the remote and microphone plugs to the plug holder inside of the front shell.