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AX100 Operation 

Page 28 

 

 

When using the SP34A or FP34A ports you will need to add the included 4 ounce 
weight to the housing. 

 

CAUTION

:  DO NOT TRAVEL WITH TRIM WEIGHTS INSTALLED IN 

HOUSING.   

 

 

Press the 4 ounce weight 
on in this location when 
using the SP34A or FP34A  

Summary of Contents for AX100

Page 1: ...p AX100 Underwater Housing Setup Use and Care Guide...

Page 2: ...his manual and current revision is available in 8 5 x 11 size and full color at http www gateshousings com documentation html Gates Underwater Products Inc 13685 Stowe Drive Poway California 92064 USA...

Page 3: ...ousing 12 Water Alarm Optional 14 Seal Check Optional 15 Hydrophone Optional 15 Carry Handle Optional 16 Light Mounts Optional 16 Tripod Tripod Adapter Optional 17 Final Checks 18 4 AX100 Operation 19...

Page 4: ...trols Precision optics The AX100 allows the use of a variety of ports including Wide and Macro Professional Imaging The AX100 system includes many features for broadcast TV and other professional uses...

Page 5: ...with the following standard items The AX100 Housing Various assembly tools and spare parts for the AX100 including hex tools mounting screws o rings and lubricant Port s of choice Dome Flat and Wide A...

Page 6: ...ult USER RESPONSIBILITY This Setup Use and Care guide contains important detailed procedures for setup and use of the AX100 It is the user s responsibility to read understand and employ these procedur...

Page 7: ...ocket cap screws Tighten with the supplied 5 32 hex tool Secure the grips to the handle arms using the 1 4 20 x 1 L socket cap screws Tighten firmly with the supplied 3 16 hex tool NOTE the handle gri...

Page 8: ...s They have a positive locking feature so to open them you must first depress the center bar release while lifting the rear lever Separate the rear half of housing from the front Retract and Rotate co...

Page 9: ...t in the housing seal and accidental flooding Switch the camera to MANUAL if you plan to use the ND filters This switch is just above the ND filter slider on the back of the camera Otherwise set the c...

Page 10: ...ecure the camera by rotating the cam lock clockwise Open the LCD fully as shown in the image on the next page If necessary gently press it into the receiver on the left side of the housing Press in th...

Page 11: ...AX100 Setup Page 11 Slide in Focus and Custom controls Slide camera onto dovetail until it stops Rotate Cam Lock clockwise to secure Open the camera LCD and gently press it into the holder on the hous...

Page 12: ...ng halves align and seat together properly Locate and close the two latches at the same time CAUTION The safety latches must be closed and locked prior to use to avoid opening underwater It is your re...

Page 13: ...er operation before entering water If ND Filter Control is not seated properly on the camera it can be pulled out aligned over the camera control and pressed back in See section 4 Install a port Visua...

Page 14: ...tion The alarm can tested anytime by shorting the detection contacts that lead to the water alarm transducer The water detection condition will activate for 6 seconds If the battery is drained the low...

Page 15: ...will take only a few seconds Be careful to avoid excessive vacuum greater than 8 in Hg Hydrophone Optional Camera connection If you have the hydrophone installed plug the connector into the camera aft...

Page 16: ...tional The top of each handle grip has a 1 4 20 threaded insert for mounting lights or other accessories The Ultralight Control Systems ULCS AD 1420 ball mount threads directly into this location 1 4...

Page 17: ...Gates Tripod has extensible arms up to 18in 45cm that collapse close to the housing when not in use The symmetric version of the Gates Tripod Use 1 4 20 x 75 L flat head screws to mount the adapter an...

Page 18: ...Verify operation As a final check power on the camera and verify all controls are functioning normally The asymmetric version of the Gates Tripod Use 1 4 20 x 75 L flat head screws to mount the adapte...

Page 19: ...amiliar and easy to use To help familiarize you with the housing controls Gates recommends reviewing each control individually how it actuates the corresponding camera control and operating it to get...

Page 20: ...ates free and smooth when well lubricated This should be done after storage and often during heavy use as much as every 2 or 3 dives To lubricate pull out the control to expose a portion of the contro...

Page 21: ...Filter toggles between ND1 ND2 ND3 and ND Off White Balance Refer to the next section about setting up your camera and using the White Balance Control Auto Manual Focus switches between Auto and Manu...

Page 22: ...ng white balance easier as there will be no W T Wide Telephoto icons on the touch screen to obscure the White Balance icons MENU SETUP DISPLAY SETTING ON Set assignable locations to jump to the white...

Page 23: ...hite balance are as follows Press White Balance button Press One Push White Balance then Set to white balance the camera Touching the X will return you to the default screen Press Set White Balance bu...

Page 24: ...r filter is held in place by a tension screw in the filter holder Loosen this screw with a 7 64 Allen tool Installation Rest the filter in the holder and tighten with a 7 64 Allen tool Tighten just en...

Page 25: ...port perform an inspection and lubrication of the sealing o ring See O ring Care and Maintenance in this Use and Care Guide for specific details Installation Mounting a different port is directly the...

Page 26: ...gle port in water when separated from the housing This port is not sealed from the backside and damage will result if submerged Only if necessary clean the port using a mild cleaning solution and a no...

Page 27: ...ilter cannot be used with diopters When installing the camera with diopter ensure the filter is positioned as far as possible away from the port opening Buoyancy and Trim To achieve proper buoyancy ad...

Page 28: ...sing the SP34A or FP34A ports you will need to add the included 4 ounce weight to the housing CAUTION DO NOT TRAVEL WITH TRIM WEIGHTS INSTALLED IN HOUSING Press the 4 ounce weight on in this location...

Page 29: ...s have built in image stabilization functions These are useful above water for steady even shots Housing Care and Maintenance Proper care of your Gates housing is important to provide you reliable ope...

Page 30: ...5 Customer Support Should you have any questions about the AX100 and its operation please contact Gates at the numbers below Email Customer srvc GatesHousings com Web www GatesHousings com Phone 858 3...

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