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Instruction Manual

Video Camera Housing for 
SONY

®

 HXR-NX5 & SONY

® 

HDR-AX2000

Before operating the unit, please read this manual carefully. Keep it for 
future reference.

081-6201-001 Rev. 1

Visit our web site for a full list of authorized service centers and the latest dealer list

Summary of Contents for PHENOM NX5 SE

Page 1: ...sing for SONY HXR NX5 SONY HDR AX2000 Before operating the unit please read this manual carefully Keep it for future reference 081 6201 001 Rev 1 Visit our web site for a full list of authorized service centers and the latest dealer list ...

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Page 3: ...mphibico products are guaranteed against defects in material or workmanship for two full years from the date of purchase for consumer use These same products when used commercially will carry a 90 day warranty No statutory warranty applies Cameras housed in Amphibico housings are not covered under this warranty and ANY WATER DAMAGE SUSTAINED DUE TO INSTALLATION ERROR OR FOR ANY OTHER REASON IS NOT...

Page 4: ...he most important aspects of underwater videography and diving in general Avoid disturbing bottom silt and contacting delicate reef structures Work on controlling your breathing and your buoyancy Your video will be much more visually appealing You are trying to make yourself a steady shooting platform The less movement you make the better your video will be Work on attaining a comfort zone underwa...

Page 5: ... position inside the housing D Neoprene cover for the rear viewfinder E O ring kit with container of silicone grease F Instruction manual and warranty card 3 UNPACKING YOUR HOUSING 18 OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES The PHENOM offers an array of accessories and they are as follows Large carry case with casters and handle Optics Dome Port Lens Adapter Flat Port Lens Adapter 0 68x 94º Wide Angle lens adapter w...

Page 6: ...mounted lens system 0 68X rectilinear fully coated amphibious conversion lens optional Full zoom through capability 94 field of view underwater and vacuum sealed for maximum anti fog protection Sensitive Dual Hydrophones to pick up high frequency sounds such as whales and dolphins 2 5 x Magnified viewfinder with adjustable diopter control 2 Auxiliary ports Weight of unit On land 36 lbs 16 3kg full...

Page 7: ... basis This is not necessary after every dive every tenth dive during regular heavy use is sufficient This should always be done before storing the housing and before a first dive after taking the housing out of storage 2 It is important never to use a sharp instrument when removing an o ring as this may cause damage to the o ring or the o ring groove A hairpin or a credit card works well 3 The re...

Page 8: ...d turning the left grip wheel 6 PREPARING CAMCORDER HOUSING 2 1 1 4 3 OPENING THE HOUSING Sit the housing on a flat surface Press and rotate both safety latches counterclockwise simultaneously until the rear door opens REMOVING THE SADDLE 1 Rotate the saddle locking handle towards the right until it reaches the end This will disengage the saddle connector 2 Use the handle to pull the saddle comple...

Page 9: ... The available assign buttons are found on the control panel as follows S3 Assign 1 S4 Assign 2 Shift S1 Assign 4 Shift S2 Assign 5 Shift S3 Assign 6 7 PREPARING CAMCORDER HOUSING INSTALLING THE SADDLE Place the saddle under camcorder with its handle pointing the back of the camcorder Align the thumb screw s saddle and guide pin with the camcorder s tripod mounting holes Hand tighten the thumb scr...

Page 10: ...lacing the front of the saddle over the docking tray This will allow you to better locate the rails on the docking tray 4 Slide the camcorder all the way until the saddle connector makes contact with the docking tray connector 5 Rotate the handle on the saddle to secure the camcorder into the housing This will also guaranty a perfect connection for the saddle connector CLOSING THE HOUSING 1 While ...

Page 11: ...in a slow speed Increasing the movement on the wheel will accelerate the speed Right Grip Zoom Wheel Left Grip Left Grip Focus Wheel Trigger Button shift key 9 PREPARING CAMCORDER HOUSING VIEWFINDER EYEPIECE The viewfinder eyepiece located on the rear of the housing may also need adjustment To adjust simply turn the inside ring on the viewfinder CW or CCW to achieve perfect focus with the camcorde...

Page 12: ...ire to be connected to the housing Accessory connector ports one on the right side and two on the left side are available for this purpose Achieving neutral buoyancy and balance Adding accessories to the housing may make it heavier or off balance in the water Removable ballasts have been added to the bottom of the housing for this purpose To make the necessary weight adjustments 1 Submerge the hou...

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Page 14: ...oggle On Off S5 Exp Focus Shift S5 Shutter On Off D2 LED Camera None S1 Moment Auto Iris Shift S1 Iris A M Toggle S4 Gain Select Shift S4 Gain On Off D1 LED Camera None Alarm Blinking Red S3 Shift Key S1 S2 S3 S4 S4 Assign 2 Shift S4 Power OFF Test Mode At Power Up S2 Picture Profile Toggle Shift S2 Assign 5 S1 Menu Toggle Shift S1 Assign 4 S3 Assign 1 Shift S3 Assign 6 Hold For Test Mode Exit Use...

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