11
HOUSING & CAMCORDER OPERATION
The PHENOM offers a large range of electronic
functions. This chapter will explain to you in detail all of
these functions
.
POWER ON
The camcorder should be powered ON by default after
inserting it into the housing. In the event that it's not, the
trigger button on the right grip will activate the camcorder.
Simply press on it once and the CAM indicator light will turn
on steady green and the rear viewfinder will also be turned
on to confirm the power ON of the camcorder.
POWER OFF
To power off the camcorder during a dive will allow you to
save on battery energy. To do so, push and hold the left grip
trigger button while pressing down on one of the control
panel switch as indicated.
CAM MODE
The housing will set itself to record/standby mode (CAM
indicator LED is steady green) when initially turned ON. To
record a scene, simply press on the right grip trigger button.
The CAM indicator LED will flash green when recording.
Pressing it again will bring it back to record/standby mode.
WARNING
The CAM indicator LED will light steady amber as a warning
that there is no recording media present in the camcorder.
Inserting a memory card or flash memory unit will bring back
the indicator light to steady green.
Power OFF
Control panel switch
Power ON
Right grip trigger button
Left Grip
Trigger button (shift key)
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PREPARING CAMCORDER & HOUSING
INSTALLING ACCESSORIES
The PHENOM as been equipped with mounting holes and
railing systems to accommodate for a variety of accessories.
Locations for a few of these accessories have been
designated for your convenience. However, these locations
can be used for other accessories. Some accessories like
the monitor or video lights require 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 housing with the added accessories
into the water so you get an idea of what and where to
remove weight.
2. Using the Allen key supplied, start removing or
relocating the ballasts from the right or the left channels
as illustrated.
WATER ENTRY
1.
Always turn housing to its ON position before entering
water. To turn it ON, use the right grip trigger button. This is
confirmed by the CAM. indicator light turning on steady
green. The camcorder viewfinder will also turn ON.
Doing step 1 will activate the built-in moisture alarm sensor
located in the bottom of the housing.
IMPORTANT
The right lights on both grips will start flashing RED if
water leakage occurs inside the housing. Remove from
water as soon as possible, take the camcorder out of the
housing and inspect all seals and the inside of the
housing. ALWAYS REMEMBER DIVER SAFETY FIRST.
2.
Lower the housing just below the water surface in level
position and hold for one minute to confirm there is no
leakage in the housing.
Never leap into the water while holding the housing. Always
have the housing handed to you or lowered down once you
are in the water.
3.
Point the lens of the housing upwards and shake off any
air bubbles. It may also be necessary to gently wipe the lens
with your finger to remove bubbles.
Video lights
Video lights
"T" bracket
Monitor bracket
Carry handle (supplied)
Accessory
connector port
Allen key (supplied)
Ballast
Left Grip
Use Allen key (supplied) to tighten handle
Right Grip
Trigger Button
Record/Standby
Right grip trigger button
