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Lens Installation / Removal

To Install Lens

1.

Perform O-ring inspection.

2.

Align lens to housing details. Groove on lens hood aligns with lens latch.

3.

Press firmly lens into housing to compress O-ring

4.

Rotate clockwise until Locking pin engages.

To Remove Lens

1.

Slide Locking pin outward away from lens.

2.

Rotate lens counter clockwise. This may require another person’s assistance.

3.

Pull away from housing.

Rewind
No VTR Function
Frame Back

when paused

Reverse

during playback

Fast Forward
Frame Advance

when paused

(Fig. 14)

Pause

Play

Stop

Fast Forward

Slow Motion

(Fig. 15)

Using the Bluefin in VTR Mode

Push the Bluefin’s Mode button until the camcorder enters VTR Mode, as listed and

illustrated below, the Bluefin’s Smart Grip Controls allow you to control the
camcorder’s VTR functions while the camcorder is still inside the Bluefin.

Left Smart Grip Controls 

(Refer fig. 14)

Near

- Frame Advance while paused

Rec

- Fast Forward

Lights

- Not used

Mom.Af

- Rewind

Far

- Frame Back while paused and reverse direction during playback

Right Smart Grip Controls 

(Refer fig. 15)

Wide

- Slow Motion

Tele

- Stop

Mom. Af

- Pause

Af/Off

- Play

Rec

- Fast Forward

Summary of Contents for Bluefin

Page 1: ...Bluefin Owner s Manual www uwimaging com For the Sony FX1 and Z1U camcorders...

Page 2: ...with the camcorder before you proceed in this manual This manual assumes you have a working knowledge of your camcorder and will only cover operational procedures relative to the underwater housing Th...

Page 3: ...before diving with it Check the operation of all your equipment several weeks prior to your trip If maintenance or repair is necessary then time is available for both shipping and repair scheduling N...

Page 4: ...tion 12 Remote Monitor Operation 13 Charging the Remote Compact Monitor 14 Diving Without a Monitor Attached 14 Display Icons on Monitors 14 Bluefin Lighting Systems Getting Started 15 Charging Batter...

Page 5: ...rm Base Lens Lock Microphone LED Status Indicator Latch Lock Bulkhead Plugs Light Command IR Window Power ON and Mode Button Color Correction Flip Filter Lever Flip Macro Lever Monitor Base Sel Push E...

Page 6: ...enter the camcorder s menu enter the AUDIO SET sub menu select AUDIO MONI and select CH1 Then go to MIC SELECT and select XLR Then go to XLR SET and select XLR CH SEL and select CH1 Then select INPUT1...

Page 7: ...into the camcorder s tripod mount 6 Insert the microphone cable in the red mic jack or XLR adapter Z1U only Refer fig 7 7 Insert the yellow banded cable into the composite video jack Refer fig 7 8 In...

Page 8: ...l focus This is useful in stopping the camcorder from seeking when filming in a low contrast environment To return the camcorder to AF press the AF OFF button Af Off dual function Press and release to...

Page 9: ...manual exposure mode WB Button Toggles the camcorder between auto and manual white balance Shut Button Toggles the camcorder between auto and manual shutter speed Iris Button Toggles the camcorder be...

Page 10: ...ring playback Fast Forward Frame Advance when paused Fig 14 Pause Play Stop Fast Forward Slow Motion Fig 15 Using the Bluefin in VTR Mode Push the Bluefin s Mode button until the camcorder enters VTR...

Page 11: ...n 1 Press either FAR and NEAR or TELE and WIDE buttons simultaneously and hold for three seconds Button functions are now swapped Button functions will mirror opposite handle i e Tele and Far Wide and...

Page 12: ...ttach bulk head cable into the primary bulk head connector on the inside of the rear plate circuit board 8 Move the bulk head power switch to the on position 9 Replace the protective bulk head cover a...

Page 13: ...r Moves focus point further from camcorder Close Moves focus point closer to camcorder Right Side Af Off AF Press once to return camcorder to auto focus from manual focus OFF Turns camcorder off Press...

Page 14: ...Diving Without a Monitor Attached If you do not use the monitor you MUST de activate power to the bulkhead before entering the water To de activate BlueFin bulkhead 1 Remove the Rear Plate 2 Locate th...

Page 15: ...ake a moment to familiarize yourself with each part for later identification and use Battery Pods Light heads Charger and electrical cord Pod Locker Light Arms NiMH Batteries Battery Pods HID light he...

Page 16: ...for a 10 8v NiMH battery is 2 5 hours Installing Batteries 1 Slide the battery back into the pod with the contact end inserted first so that the connector will align with the socket inside the pod Re...

Page 17: ...ghts Refer Fig 22 Operation from Smart Grips 1 Activate initial power up by pressing the Pod Power Button Refer Fig 23 After initial power up lights may be controlled using LIGHT button on the left Sm...

Page 18: ...Refer fig 24 2 Remove the Handle Cap from the handle assembly Refer fig 25 3 Remove old batteries from handle board 4 Install new 1 3 N batteries into the handle board Refer fig 26 The position of th...

Page 19: ...r in the housing is highly recommended After the initial dive with just the housing make the following checks 1 Dry off housing exterior 2 Remove the Rear Plate and visually inspect for moisture 3 Rea...

Page 20: ...e to the O ring and mating surface 4 To check O rings for damage place the O ring between the index finger and thumb Then pull the O ring through your fingers feeling for any debris or wear 5 If O rin...

Page 21: ...ly a light film of O ring grease to cables and connectors to prevent pre mature degradation We highly recommend a factory annual service to maintain proper operation of your underwater video equipment...

Page 22: ...sing O ring Kit 802 0192 Smart Grip Battery and O ring Replacement Kit 802 0117 Bluefin FX1 Handle Thread Ring Replacement Kit 802 0198 Light Motion Lanyard 802 0167 Replacement Monitor Shade 661 0336...

Page 23: ...Light Motion 300 Cannery Row Monterey CA 93940 831 645 1525 Fax 831 375 2517 www uwimaging com 905 0260 A...

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