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XA10 and HFG10 Underwater Housings

Setup, Use, and Care Guide

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Page 1: ...p XA10 and HFG10 Underwater Housings Setup Use and Care Guide...

Page 2: ...by Lee Petersen 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 Drive Poway Ca...

Page 3: ...11 Handle Installation 12 Remote Button Arm Installation 13 Water Alarm Optional 14 Seal Check Optional 15 Video Out Optional 15 Microphone Optional 15 Final Checks 15 4 XA10 HF G10 Operation 16 Right...

Page 4: ...aluminum shell stainless hardware and reliable mechanical controls Precision optics The XA10 HF G10 allows the use of a variety of ports including Wide and Macro Warranty Disclaimer The XA10 HF G10 i...

Page 5: ...comes with the following standard items The XA10 HF G10 Housing The XA10 HF G10 Camera Mount to which the XA10 HF G10 cameras mount Various assembly and spare parts for the XA10 HF G10 including moun...

Page 6: ...ER RESPONSIBILITY This Setup Use and Care guide contains important detailed procedures for setup and use of the XA10 HF G10 It is the user s responsibility to read understand and employ these procedur...

Page 7: ...open them you must first depress the center bar release while lifting the rear lever Separate the rear half of housing from the front Remove the Camera Mount CM Rotate the lock counterclockwise and s...

Page 8: ...ack into the hand strap CAUTION Failure to perform this step may result in the hand strap becoming caught in the housing seal and accidental flooding Install the camera onto the CM using one of the sh...

Page 9: ...nug Open the LCD fully as shown below Press in controls When the camera is installed into the front housing half press in the Focus and Assignable controls to mate with the camera Check controls At th...

Page 10: ...The XA10 HF G10 Setup Page 10 Installing Remote into Housing Carefully slide the remote onto rails with the top end first until it stops...

Page 11: ...nt and rear housing If this line is not even all the way around remove the back and determine the reason O ring out of place hand strap interference etc Failure To Do This May Result In A Wet Camera P...

Page 12: ...found on the bottom of the housing see photo Slide the handles onto the housing dovetail It may take firm pressure to fully seat the handles until they come to a solid stop Attach the knurled retainer...

Page 13: ...with your housing but not installed Locate Button Arm onto the top left handle with bend facing up and toward the remote buttons Position the arm in the position you desire then tighten the mount scr...

Page 14: ...ween plays after alarm test or water detection The alarm can tested anytime by shorting the detection contacts that lead to the water alarm transducer The water detection condition will activate for 6...

Page 15: ...t installed plug the video connector into the camera after inserting the camera into the housing Microphone Optional Camera connection If you have the Submersible Microphone installed plug the audio c...

Page 16: ...uite familiar 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 t...

Page 17: ...ntary rotation TIP The Zoom control operates free and smooth when well lubricated This should be done after storage and often during heavy use as much as every 2 or 3 dives To lubricate pull up the co...

Page 18: ...be set for your style of shooting Refer to the XA10 and HF G10 camera manuals for more infomartion Focus Ring This control rotates the focus ring on the camera Front Controls Flip Filter The Flip Filt...

Page 19: ...he remote is used to give full menu access and access the white balance control Each button requires a simple push to operate White Balance Tele Macro Refer to the XA10 HF G10 camera user manual for t...

Page 20: ...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 enough to secure the...

Page 21: ...ew 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 t...

Page 22: ...ubmerge the GP32A wide angle 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 c...

Page 23: ...n a 58mm holder NOTE the Filter cannot be used with diopters When installing the camera with diopters ensure the filter is positioned as far as possible away from the port opening Buoyancy and Trim Yo...

Page 24: ...ubject or on something about the same distance from you as your subject then switch to manual focus This freezes the focus at that distance no hunting or seeking The GP32 wide angle port further provi...

Page 25: ...nd Maintenance document included 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...

Page 26: ...ustomer Support Should you have any questions about the XA10 HF G10 and its operation please contact Gates at the numbers below Email Customer srvc GatesHousings com Web www GatesHousings com Phone 85...

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