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Camera Underwater Housing 

 TZ7 / ZS3 (Panasonic)   

User Manual 

Contents: 

1. Introduction 

 

 

2. Specifications 

 

 

3. Function Controls 

 

 

4. Set up Instructions 

 

 

5. Use & Care of Housing 

 

 

6. Service 

 

 

7. Warranty

 

         

 

 

 

 

1.  Introduction   

 

Made of 6061 aluminum, 10Bar Housing is a sturdy choice for the Panasonic TZ7 / ZS3 camera.   

For those who favour small cameras, it is the ideal housing to suit their needs. It is equipped with 

full-function  control  buttons,  Flash  window    for  lighting  and  external  flash  synchronization  and 

interchangeable  ports  for  conversion  lens.  The  acrylic  back  cover  allows  taking  pictures  and 

checking on the camera much easier.    For closure, the double o-rings and key-hole lock design 

provide  ease  of  use  and  added  security.    Now  you  can  use  small  cameras  with  the  feel  and 

function of professional housings. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Summary of Contents for Lumix TZ7

Page 1: ...those who favour small cameras it is the ideal housing to suit their needs It is equipped with full function control buttons Flash window for lighting and external flash synchronization and interchangeable ports for conversion lens The acrylic back cover allows taking pictures and checking on the camera much easier For closure the double o rings and key hole lock design provide ease of use and add...

Page 2: ...y Buoyancy with camera Slightly negative in salt water Accessories Spare main O rings included Silicone O ring grease included Carrying bag included Red filter optional Extension arm for strobe or video light optional Macro and Wide Angle lens optional 3 Function Controls 3 1 Buttons Parts 1 FLASH WINDOW 2 FLASH EXTENSION MOUNT 3 KEY HOLE LOCK 4 KEY HOLE LOCK 5 PORT 6 ON OFF 7 ZOOM 8 SHUTTER 9 MOD...

Page 3: ... TZ7 ZS3 camera instruction manual 4 Set up Instructions 4 1 Special note on responsibility for watertight integrity Each housing is individually inspected and hydrostatically tested in the factory The design of the main piston O ring seal is among the most reliable in the industry and the watertight integrity is excellent This special O ring design provides a perfect seal even if there is any mov...

Page 4: ...remove clean and re install the O ring after every dive provided the O rings are not become contaminated As a rule of thumbs set up the camera and housing before a day s diving If the housing is required to be opened between dives for changing memory card or re charging batteries make sure the outside of the housing is thoroughly toweled dry before opening up After removing the lid and servicing t...

Page 5: ...r suspected of being contaminated clean it with a cotton cloth that is free of all chemicals or contamination After cleaning inspect the O ring again Once the O ring has been inspected and verified fit for use apply a small amount of silicone grease to the O ring The silicone grease must be evenly distributed round the O ring Replace the O ring into the groove run a finger round the O ring to make...

Page 6: ...al inspection of the main O ring for contamination Note If the O ring is in good contact a thin black line about 0 5 to 1mm in width should be visible where the O ring is in contact with the lid Follow this line all the way round the edge of the seal as a final check that the seal is good 4 6 Mounting the camera lens and ports The housing is now ready for the dive Important Check the o ring seal o...

Page 7: ...r the fact that the camera takes a few seconds to power on If the camera dose not appear to respond to a control action make sure that no other controls are pressing on the camera i e locking out further actions Wear the wrist strap it is easy to inadvertently let go of the housing especially if you are distracted 5 3 Cleaning Storage The body lid of the housing are made of 6061 Aluminum and Acryl...

Page 8: ...0 dives whichever is earlier Please note the terms for servicing the housing posted at our website A full service will include Inspect all components for wears or damage report if repair necessary Clean all sealing surfaces Replace all O ring seals Hydrostatic pressure test to 10 Bar Note Replacement of damaged components may require additional cost 7 Warranty The warranty is valid within two year...

Page 9: ... 2 F Wing Hin Factory Building 31 33 Ng Fong St San Po Kong Hong Kong Tel 852 2573 3228 Fax 852 2811 9180 Email service 10bar com Web site http www 10bar com Please keep this document for future reference Note due to continuous improvement the latest model housing may differ slightly form those described in this document Copy to be returned to 10 Bar Underwater Housings ...

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