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The AX700 Setup 

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When using Z90 Camera 

Secure “SDI  OUT” cap 

 onto the SDI out connector.  

 

CAUTION:

 Failure to make sure this cap is attached may prevent the controls on the 

rear of the housing from functioning or prevent the housing from sealing.   

(

NOTE

: when using Optional SDI Surface Feed, the cap must be completely cut off.) 

 

 

 

 

 

Switch the camera to 

‘MANUAL’ if you plan to use the ND filters.

   

o

  This switch is just above the ND filter slider on the back of the camera.  

Otherwise, set the camera to ‘AUTO’, and the camera will automatically add 
ND Filters as needed.   

 

Turn ND Filter control on camera to the CLEAR / OFF position.

  

o

  This will aid in aligning the ND Filter control on the housing.    

o

 

NOTE:

 Switch to CLEAR even if you do not want to use manual ND filter 

control.   The rear half of the housing may not mate properly if this step is 
skipped. 

 

Install Fully Charged Battery and SD Cards.

 

Z90 SDI OUT cap must 
be securely attached or 
completely cut off. 

Summary of Contents for AX700

Page 1: ...AX700 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: ...Camera into the Housing 12 Closing the Housing 15 Water Alarm Optional 18 Hydrophone Optional 19 Carry Handle Optional 20 Light Mounts Optional 20 Final Checks 22 4 AX700 Operation 23 Right Side and...

Page 4: ...controls Precision optics The AX700 allows the use of a variety of ports including Wide and Macro Professional Imaging The AX700 system includes many features for broadcast TV and other professional u...

Page 5: ...X700 comes with the following standard items The AX700 Housing Various assembly tools and spare parts for the AX700 including hex tools mounting screws o rings and lubricant Port s of choice Dome Flat...

Page 6: ...ult USER RESPONSIBILITY This Setup Use and Care guide contains important detailed procedures for setup and use of the AX700 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: ...have a positive locking feature 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 controls Pul...

Page 9: ...rs external lenses or lens hoods you may have added to the front of the camera Remove the Hand Strap from the camera CAUTION Failure to perform this step may result in the hand strap becoming caught i...

Page 10: ...e the ND filters o This switch is just above the ND filter slider on the back of the camera Otherwise set the camera to AUTO and the camera will automatically add ND Filters as needed Turn ND Filter c...

Page 11: ...with 20 screw Viewfinder must be fully locked into the forward position Insert fully charged battery Insert SD Card s Switch ND FILTER to CLEAR Switch to MANUAL if ND filter control is needed Install...

Page 12: ...l until it stops Secure the camera by rotating the cam lock clockwise Open the LCD fully as shown in the image on page 14 Rotate and Guide the LCD Pivot onto your camera s LCD display as shown on page...

Page 13: ...The AX700 Setup Page 13 Slide camera onto dovetail until it stops Rotate Cam Lock clockwise to secure...

Page 14: ...The AX700 Setup Page 14 Slide the Focus and Custom control knobs back in Unfold the LCD panel Rotate LCD Pivot Control to align with the LCD panel then push in...

Page 15: ...ther properly Locate and close the two side latches at the same time Then close the third latch on the top of the housing CAUTION The safety latches must be closed and locked prior to use to avoid ope...

Page 16: ...The AX700 Setup Page 16 Install the back half of the housing Close both side latches at the same time Close the top latch after closing the side latches...

Page 17: ...for the proper 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...

Page 18: ...r water detection The alarm can be 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...

Page 19: ...00 will take only a few seconds Be careful to avoid excessive vacuum greater than 100 mbar Hydrophone Optional Camera connection If you have the hydrophone installed plug the connector into the camera...

Page 20: ...top of the handle grips each have a 1 4 20 threaded insert for mounting lights such as the Gates GT14 The Ultralight Control Systems ULCS AD 1420 ball mounts thread directly into this location Slide...

Page 21: ...ates Tripod has extendable arms up to 18in 45cm long that collapse close to the housing when not in use The symmetric version of the Gates Tripod uses 1 4 20 x 75 L flat head screws to mount the adapt...

Page 22: ...Verify operation As a final check power on the camera and verify all controls are functioning normally The asymmetric version of the Gates Tripod uses 1 4 20 x 75 L flat head screws to mount the adapt...

Page 23: ...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 24: ...nable button 4 The camera must be switched to photo mode to take a picture SHOOTING MODE must be mapped to assignable button 5 or 6 in order to switch between photo and video modes Set the menu as fol...

Page 25: ...your housing Push the control back in and rotate it in both directions until it operates freely Assign 5 6 Control The assign control is black and operates with both a momentary push and rotation to...

Page 26: ...A user preset B and a Kelvin Preset In order to use auto WB SET it must to be assigned to the ASSIGN 5 or ASSIGN 6 buttons To change assignable 5 or 6 set the menu as follows MENU OTHERS ASSIGN BUTTON...

Page 27: ...AX700 Operation Page 27 Focus Ring Auto Manual Focus Control ND Filter LCD Pivot Custom Dial Power WB Iris Gain and Shutter buttons...

Page 28: ...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 29: ...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 30: ...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 31: ...up macro imaging There is sufficient space between the camera and port to utilize one diopter on the camera NOTE the Filter cannot be used with diopters When installing the camera with diopter ensure...

Page 32: ...trim balance please install the 4 ounce weight included in your kit using the hook and loop fastener CAUTION DO NOT TRAVEL WITH TRIM WEIGHTS INSTALLED IN HOUSING Press the 4 ounce weight down FIRMLY...

Page 33: ...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 opera...

Page 34: ...5 Customer Support Should you have any questions about the AX700 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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