CAMERA PREPARATION AND INSTALLATION
1.
Important Note: prior to installing the camera in the housing, remove the rubber eye piece and the rear LCD plastic protector
from the camera as well as the camera strap, Clips and/or any object that might obstruct installation, third party camera strap
hookup should be removed or tucked away
2.
Make sure the ON / OFF /ILLUMINATOR knob (key # 4) is in the ON position and that
the lens lock lever (key # 13) is in the proper position
3.
Remove the quick release tray (key # 21) from the housing by pressing down the metal
tab and pulling the tray out. Carefully place the camera on it, making sure that:
a) The camera is properly aligned and secured against rotation or movement.
b) Align the Tripod Socket of the camera with the mounting screw (key # 20). Tighten
the mounting screw securely while ensuring that the camera position is not altered.
c) Position the AF/M lever on the side of the camera to M and do the same on the
housing (key #16) as per illustration at right.
d) Plug the Hydrophone cable in, and tuck the microphone plug cover in and safely out
of the way.
e) Slide the quick release tray (key # 21) back into place, it will lock itself into place.
CLOSING OF THE HOUSING
Once the camera is secure on the saddle inside the front half of the housing, simply:
1.
If using wired connection to the strobes, slide the housing’s hot shoe connector onto
the hot shoe base of the camera as seen in drawing at right.
2.
If using optical connectors, then do not install the hot shoe (HYB version) as this will
cancel the built in flash of the camera, also make sure your built in flash on the camera
is free of obstruction and can go up. Confirm its operation before immersing the housing.
Before closing the housing always ensures that:
1.
The main O-ring on the front half of the housing is clean, lubricated and properly seated
for a positive seal.
2.
The sealing surface on the rear half of the housing is clean and free from any scratches or physical damage.
3.
All cords, wires and microphone rubber cover are tucked in so that they do not interfere with the closing of the housing.
To close the housing simply:
i.
Join the front and rear halves of the housing using the two dowel pins at the bottom of the housing as a guide.
ii.
Hold the housing with both hands and look around the sealing surface to ensure that the O-ring is properly seated and that no
cords, wires, rubber cover or “D-rings” are caught between the edges.
iii.
Close the two side latches simultaneously and verify that the locking tab is engaged. To open reverse the process, push on
the locking tab and lift the latches being careful of your fingers.
CAUTION: if you feel any resistance as you attempt to close the latches, do not force the closure. Check for any obstructions
and try again.
iv.
Always verify that the safety locking mechanisms of the latches are properly engaged prior to entering water to avoid any
accidental opening.
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AF M
Camera lever position Housing lever position
16
Press tab down
and pull tray out
21
20
21
BACK
FRONT
