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C300/C500 Operation

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Port Rings.

The top and sides of the Port Rings can also accept 4 and 8oz

weights.

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CAUTION

.

Do not place weights where they will interfere with housing or camera

operation.

Trim weights can be mounted
on the Port Rings.

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Summary of Contents for C300

Page 1: ...C300 C500 Underwater Housing Setup Use and Care Guide...

Page 2: ...stributors and John Ellerbrock This 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...

Page 3: ...emini RAW External Recorder Optional 21 Check Operation 25 Front Bulkhead Port and Port Ring 26 Housing Closure 29 Seal Check 33 Video Connections Optional 33 Final Checks 34 3 C300 C500 Operation 35...

Page 4: ...is the full menu system of the camera Cinema grade design Lens choice and control access are just two of the many features designed into C300 C500 A R coated glass optics HD SDI surface feed and Seal...

Page 5: ...Clockwise Hard Sided Rolling Case s Seal Check system Tool Kit with case Various assembly and spare parts for C300 C500 including bolts set screws and o rings Spare O Ring Kit Carry Handle Trim Weigh...

Page 6: ...mage may result USER RESPONSIBILITY This Setup Use and Care guide contains important detailed procedures for setup and use of C300 C500 It is the user s responsibility to read understand and employ th...

Page 7: ...ing Gently pull the Port away from the Port Ring or Front Bulkhead TIP Liberal lubrication of the Port o ring allows easy rotation during installation removal CAUTION PORT PORT RING ROTATION When rota...

Page 8: ...and pulling forward NOTE Some lenses do not require a Port Ring Front Bulkhead Remove 4 screws then the Front Bulkhead Remove 4 screws and washers then the Front Bulkhead N Rotate the Port Ring 90 deg...

Page 9: ...C500 Setup Page 9 Shell removal Release three 3 latches by depressing the lock and pulling up on the latch Once released the shell will remove freely Step 3 Slide the shell back until free from the ho...

Page 10: ...00 Setup Page 10 Camera Tray Removal Loosen 2 thumbscrews and slide the camera mount to the rear and free of the housing Loosen two thumbscrews and slide the camera mount to the rear and free of the h...

Page 11: ...following items Entire LCD Monitor unit Hand Grip Unit Tape measure hooks WFT Attachment Bracket Rear Viewfinder Unit The Viewfinder is unlocked here then it will slide up and off The C300 and C500 sh...

Page 12: ...the C300 C500 camera by on mounting screw on the bottom Notice also two alignment pins that will mate with the camera Locate the screw and pins to the C300 C500 camera bottom as shown Tighten the scre...

Page 13: ...as shown with the front lip resting on the Camera Tray Insert Camera into housing Gently slide the camera on the Tray into the housing until fully seated and the rear wings of the Mount are under the...

Page 14: ...nd operates the associated camera function see Section 3 Controls for more information CAUTION AVOID OBSTRUCTIONS The camera should insert freely without obstruction If obstructions or resistance are...

Page 15: ...ync Port on the camera It will be necessary to set the Sync Port to output composite video This can be done in the menu settings as follows MENU VIDEO SETUP SYNC Output Composite Mount lens Mount the...

Page 16: ...cross reference Secure Guide Bars Insert the guide bars by threading them into the front bulkhead Tighten firmly by hand no tools are required but wrench flats are provided on the guide bars should t...

Page 17: ...that the gear is still properly aligned and the drive shaft gear hub is centered with the LGD bracket see photo Tighten the two pivot screws gently to secure it in position Step 3 Firmly tighten the...

Page 18: ...hown Verify Operation Once positioned and secured check operation of the Focus and Iris controls They should rotate freely but with slight resistance in both directions and through the entire range of...

Page 19: ...alarm installed there are three alarm conditions to know Condition LED Siren New Battery Insertion Bright Intense blink while siren plays Ascending tones played 4 times Water Intrusion Bright Intense...

Page 20: ...ck model 23 469 or A544 Your battery should be removed when stored e g between dive trips Check the battery prior to every die to ensure proper operation Change when indicated CAUTION You must wait a...

Page 21: ...Gemini RAW is available from Gates Installation of this Gemini RAW to the C300 C500 housing follows Remove Window Mask If installed remove the window mask see illustration in previous section Water Al...

Page 22: ...xit the holder slot to the lower right of the illustration Connect Power A connector on the end of the battery wires will mate with one from the switch Mate the other connector from the switch to powe...

Page 23: ...tions and required camera recorder settings This section will be updated when such information is available In the interim refer to the camera and recorder instructions Pivot Gemini RAW assembly to th...

Page 24: ...hbutton controls are on the window to activate last clip playback on the touchscreen To the left of the window is the Gemini Power Depress this to turn the Gemini on off The Gemini RAW recorder LCD is...

Page 25: ...n the camera and check the following Clear Image on the Magnified Viewfinder and operation of External Monitor optional Clean Image with no dust fog or other impediments to image quality Focus Iris an...

Page 26: ...ument Housing Care and Maintenance Guide for more details NOTE Some lenses do not require a Port Ring Refer to Gates Lens Compatibility Matrix for details CAUTION Do Not lubricate the ORANGE Front Bul...

Page 27: ...n of the Port and Port Ring o ring allows easy rotation during installation removal Install the Port Ring if needed The Port Ring will mate with the Front Bulkhead and then rotate 90 degrees CW to its...

Page 28: ...degrees to its normal position where it will stop Carefully mate the Port to the Port Ring or Front Bulkhead and assure alignment when fully seating the Port Ring Verify seals Inspect the Front Bulkh...

Page 29: ...lt Camera Viewfinder The Magnified Viewfinder on the C300 C500 housing will work with the camera viewfinder unit tilted between zero and 15 which is optimal Pull out the camera viewfinder fully and ti...

Page 30: ...ION AVOID OBSTRUCTIONS The Rear Shell should insert freely without obstruction If obstructions or resistance are encountered stop Remove the camera find the cause of the obstruction and try again If y...

Page 31: ...ate Controls At this time the Rear Shell controls can be pushed in and rotated to their operational position Record Stop Menu Cancel and Function Light Mate the shells and close latches Inspect the se...

Page 32: ...ecure Plug in the monitor On the housing right side near the gear control is a bulkhead connector Mate the monitor cable here Slide the monitor onto the front bulkhead dovetail as shown Tighten the th...

Page 33: ...l result in a wet camera Video Connections Optional If you have the HD SDI option installed no special camera setup is required You need only connect the HD SDI surface feed cable to the bulkhead conn...

Page 34: ...ort Ring Front Bulkhead and main Housing seal for gaps Look over the housing one final time Verify operation As a final check power on the camera and verify all controls are functioning normally If yo...

Page 35: ...on setup Note that a similar control on the left side can also be used for either focus or iris lens control Function Light Use this control to change functions such as ISO and Shutter speed on the c...

Page 36: ...s a geared lens control and can be used for either focus or iris lens control Refer to the previous section Lens Gear Drives for specifics on setup Note that a similar control on the right side can al...

Page 37: ...nce or to review the previous clip Power Rotate this control clockwise one stop to turn on the camera two stops to turn on and lock all settings Select Set This control is used in conjunction with the...

Page 38: ...rious points inside the housing shell Use the Dual Lock adhesive mounting strips to position them where they will not interfere with camera housing operation 11 oz weights are available optional The t...

Page 39: ...and 16 oz weights They are secured and adjusted forward and aft for trim Top accessory rails The top of the shell has three rails used for handles and monitor that can accommodate 4 and 8oz weights T...

Page 40: ...age 40 Port Rings The top and sides of the Port Rings can also accept 4 and 8oz weights CAUTION Do not place weights where they will interfere with housing or camera operation Trim weights can be moun...

Page 41: ...ll drive to tighten more firmly Carry Handle A carry handle is included in your C300 C500 kit it can go on any of the top rails for a convenient way to move your housing If you plan to place it on the...

Page 42: ...lens employed Flat Port Optical material Optical grade acrylic Purpose Medium to macro imaging Advantages Zoom through Flat Ports retains the zoom capability of a lens Macro Flat Ports are excellent f...

Page 43: ...Tripod Mount Optional An optional Tripod Mount for use with third party tripods can be secured to the base of the shell The Tripod Mount has additional 20 threaded holes for mounting other items as yo...

Page 44: ...and secure very tightly with a wrench to prevent accidental unthreading Then attach the Tripod Leg and clamp The rear Tripod leg is mounted as shown to the rear shell with a bracket and 2x 20 bolts Th...

Page 45: ...ing Reflections While it is unlikely you may encounter reflections from within the port area of C300 C500 from anything shiny To control such reflections Gates recommends two easy measures Blackening...

Page 46: ...No Trim Weights DO NOT transport the C300 C500 housing with trim weights installed Severe damage may result Secure Camera Mount The Camera Mount must be well secured Use the tools provided to tighten...

Page 47: ...lines in the Care Maintenance guide is one additional maintenance item specific to C300 C500 Gear controls To lubricate the Gear control shafts requires removal of a snap spacer Refer to the photo bel...

Page 48: ...y and covered in the Housing Care and Maintenance document in this package It can also be found on the Gates website at www gateshousings com CAUTION Do not lubricate the large ORANGE o ring It is a s...

Page 49: ...5 Customer Support Should you have any questions about C300 C500 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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