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Gates EX1R Setup, Use And Care Manual Download Page 13

Gates Underwater Products, Inc

13685 Stowe Drive • Poway, CA • 92064 • 858.391.0052 • 800.875.1052 • Fax 858.391.0053

[email protected] • www.GatesHousings.com

12/21/12

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S&Q

Zebra / Full Auto

WB Set

Manual Iris

Manual Focus

A/M Focus

ND Filter

WB Presets / Gain

Assign 1 / 3

A/M Iris / Macro On / Off

Power On/Off

Roller / Select

Picture Profile

Menu

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Summary of Contents for EX1R

Page 1: ...rwater Products Inc 13685 Stowe Drive Poway CA 92064 858 391 0052 800 875 1052 Fax 858 391 0053 Customer srvc GatesHousings com www GatesHousings com 12 21 12 1 EX1R Underwater Housing Setup Use and C...

Page 2: ...ue of holding the housing in position while fine tuning your personal buoyancy After removing the housing from its shipping container carefully inspect for any damage that may have occurred during shi...

Page 3: ...lide the manual focus ring to the forward position Set Zoom to Servo This switch is located at the base of the camera under the lens Install a memory card and charged battery Rotate the hand grip 1 st...

Page 4: ...Separate the rear half of housing from the front Remove the camera tray from the housing The tray is released by rotating the locking latches 90 degrees in opposite directions Refer to the photo Once...

Page 5: ...nector optional into XLR channel 1 at this time The connection is found at the right side in front of the of the grip handle Note that an adapter is used between the 3 5mm mic plug and XLR connector C...

Page 6: ...1 12 Position the Rec Stdby control as shown with the arm pointing to the rear If you have the microphone installed plug into the CH 1 connector Slide the camera into the housing It should do so witho...

Page 7: ...over the rec stdby button on the camera Tip With the camera installed you can now get a good view inside the front half of the housing and most controls Use a flashlight if necessary to become familia...

Page 8: ...ate and close the two bottom latches at the same time followed by the top latch Caution The safety latches must be closed and locked prior to use to avoid opening underwater It is your responsibility...

Page 9: ...no gaps through which the paper can pass Tip The optional Seal Check accessory is an excellent tool to determine housing integrity Contact your Gates dealer for more information Check the Power Menu a...

Page 10: ...rol access Tighten the thumbscrews to secure the handle in position Foot Plate Installation Remove the knurled brass retainer from the screw on the dovetail and slide the dovetail onto the housing fro...

Page 11: ...ured to the bottom of the housing The weights on the bottom can be removed for buoyancy adjustment or moved forward aft for trim They can also be placed on the top accessory rails for further adjustme...

Page 12: ...ve like the camera controls With time and use the housing controls will become quite familiar and you ll find operating them requires similar skill as the actual camera controls To help acquaint yours...

Page 13: ...0052 800 875 1052 Fax 858 391 0053 Customer srvc GatesHousings com www GatesHousings com 12 21 12 13 S Q Zebra Full Auto WB Set Manual Iris Manual Focus A M Focus ND Filter WB Presets Gain Assign 1 3...

Page 14: ...photo With the pointer in the vertical position the Manual Iris control is locked out from touching the iris ring of the camera This is to prevent damage to the camera when engaging auto iris To use t...

Page 15: ...Neutral Density Filter The ND Filter control moves the ND filter switch on the camera vertically to change from ND off ND 1 1 8 and ND 2 1 64 The ND Filter control has a single pin head with which to...

Page 16: ...lightly and rotate the pointer toward the rear It will then move the lever through the WB preset positions B A PRE Caution Use care when mating the control with the toggle switch on the camera The con...

Page 17: ...that allows turning the roller once again Zebra Full Auto This control is just above the view window on the left side and the control head is visible through the window To actuate either button on th...

Page 18: ...mera If this option is installed you can change the diopter amongst the 1 2 and 4 strengths provided with your kit and used with the FP44 flat port Changing the diopter is nearly identical to the proc...

Page 19: ...f certain precautions are not taken Any of the following options are available when using the SP44 Dome Port to achieve sharp images Camera Settings Users should employ camera settings that maximize s...

Page 20: ...ectly away to remove it Inspect the o ring Before installing a new port perform an inspection and lubrication of the sealing o ring See the O ring Care and Maintenance Guide for specific details Insta...

Page 21: ...sen any residual salt or sand that may remain Do this with the port sealed on your housing to keep water away from the rear of the port Only if necessary clean the port using a mild glass cleaning sol...

Page 22: ...as follows AUDIO IN Set both Ch1 and Ch2 to EXT AUDIO SELECT Set to MAN to adjust audio volume manually Set to AUTO to allow the camera to adjust volume automatically 48V must be set to ON for the cha...

Page 23: ...ound The water alarm requires a single 6V battery like Radio Shack model 23 469 or A544 Your battery should be removed when stored e g between dive trips Check the battery prior to every dive to ensur...

Page 24: ...The Gates EM43 monitor is shown here for reference Camera connection and setup Connect to the camera by plugging in the video cable located inside the housing The video cable will plug into the compon...

Page 25: ...pin SD connector Monitor mount and connection Slide the dovetail and monitor into the grooves on top of the housing and tighten in place with the thumbscrews Plug in the monitor cable to the housing...

Page 26: ...ncluded with your Gates housing You can also find it on Gates web site at www GatesHousings com O Ring Care and Maintenance Your Gates housing has 2 serviceable o rings One is located between the mati...

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