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FRX100 VA VACUUM Housing Instruction Manual 20190625 

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IDENTIFICATION OF HOUSING PARTS 

 

 

Top of Housing ‐ 

Corresponding numbered descriptions are found on the following page

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 
 

 

Note 

1.

 

Please refer to the Sony RX100 VA / V / IV / III camera instruction 
manuals for detailed descriptions and instructions regarding all camera 
controls and functions.  

2.

 

It is strongly recommended that you familiarize yourself with all the 
controls topside before using these controls underwater.  

1.

 

Zoom Control 

2.

 

Shutter Release 

3.

 

On/Off 

4.

 

Mode Dial 

5.

 

Cold Shoe Mount

Содержание FRX100 VA

Страница 1: ...FRX100 VA VACUUM Housing Instruction Manual 20190625 Fantasea Line FRX100 VA VACUUM Housing Cat No 1511 for Sony RX100 VA V RX100 IV and RX100 III Instruction Manual ...

Страница 2: ...HE CAMERA 14 PREPARING THE HOUSING 14 OPENING THE HOUSING 16 CHECKING THE O RING 17 WHEN INSTALLING THE RX100 III CAMERA INSIDE THE HOUSING 18 INSTALLING THE CAMERA 19 CLOSING THE HOUSING 21 REMOVING THE CAMERA FROM THE HOUSING 22 USING THE CAMERA BUILT IN FLASH 23 FANTASEA HYBRID VACUUM SAFETY SYSTEM 25 OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES 33 EXTERNAL FLASHES 33 FLASH VIDEO LIGHTING SETS 35 LENS ACCESSORIES 35 C...

Страница 3: ...unction style and durability It is depth rated to 60m 200 feet and features ergonomically designed and labeled controls The Fantasea FRX100 VA VACUUM is the ultimate waterproof home for the Sony RX100 VA RX100 V RX100 IV and RX100 III The FRX100 VA VACUUM Housing is ideal for outdoor and underwater photography Underwater photographers can dive or snorkel and capture all the excitement of this fasc...

Страница 4: ...Removable anti glare hood for the LCD screen Easy and secure installation of camera Hybrid Vacuum Safety System including moisture detector Lens Port Cover Compatible with a wide range of underwater photo accessories Weight with camera on land 900g Weight without camera on land 600g Dimensions without accessories 15 5 x 14 5 x 12 cm 6 25 x 5 75 x 4 75 inch W x D x H Manufacturer s warranty Note If...

Страница 5: ...and lanyard 4 Silicone grease 5 Anti glare hood for LCD screen 6 M16 port cap for Vacuum Valve if valve is removed 7 Small plastic C shaped washer 8 Screwdriver 9 Silica gel packs 10 O ring remover 11 Spare back door O ring seal 12 Diffuser quick release secure string housing side 13 Lens Port Cover 1 5 8 2 9 10 3 4 11 7 12 Camera not included 6 13 ...

Страница 6: ...FRX100 VA VACUUM Housing Instruction Manual 20190625 6 Hybrid Vacuum Safety System Components 14 Vacuum pump 15 Rubber fitting for pump 16 Wrench 17 Double sided stickers 15 14 16 17 ...

Страница 7: ...age Note 1 Please refer to the Sony RX100 VA V IV III camera instruction manuals for detailed descriptions and instructions regarding all camera controls and functions 2 It is strongly recommended that you familiarize yourself with all the controls topside before using these controls underwater 1 Zoom Control 2 Shutter Release 3 On Off 4 Mode Dial 5 Cold Shoe Mount ...

Страница 8: ...index or playback lever 2 Shutter Release Activates the camera shutter release button and auto focus prior to taking the picture 3 On Off Pushing this control activates the camera power switch button and turns the camera on off 4 Mode Dial Turn this dial to change shooting modes Important Notice It is recommended to align housing and camera mode dials prior to installing the camera inside the hous...

Страница 9: ... In order to remove the plate insert your fingers beneath the adaptors installed inside the plate and pull the plate upwards till it is removed from its slot Note that when photographing using the camera built in flash only the flash diffuser accessory should be installed or else unwanted shading will occur in most images taken c Make sure the fiber optic cable plate is secured to the housing by i...

Страница 10: ...to the threads on the housing port and on the accessory lens prior to installation For a selection of lens accessories available visit the Fantasea website www fantasea com 9 Tripod Mounting Screw Holes Enable mounting the housing on a tray thereby allowing for the addition of various image enhancement accessories to your underwater photo system By choosing any one of 3 adjustment positions you ca...

Страница 11: ...the flash mode menu Turning the Flash Pop Up control clockwise will not have any effect on the built in flash Note When shooting in M Manual A Aperture priority or S Shutter Speed priority shooting modes please take into consideration that once the flash has been popped up it cannot be Important Notice Prior to opening a vacuumed housing the vacuum should be released using the Vacuum Valve 11 Vacu...

Страница 12: ...this control activates the camera Display Up button 17 Flash Right Pushing this control activates the camera flash mode right button 18 Exposure Compensation Photo Creativity Down Pushing this control activates the camera exposure compensation photo creativity down button 19 Drive Mode Self Timer Left Pushing this control activates the camera drive mode left button 20 Select Rotary Wheel c Pushing...

Страница 13: ...red function 24 Playback Pushing this button allows you to enter the playback mode and to review images or videos stored on the memory card 25 Removable Anti Glare Hood The anti glare hood enables a better view of the LCD screen when shooting in bright conditions It can be removed and installed during the dive For further instructions please refer to the section Preparing the Housing ...

Страница 14: ... exterior of the housing b Install the hand lanyard on the housing by inserting it through the lanyard loop on the bottom right of the housing facing from back then pulling it through itself and testing it in order to make sure it is secure image 1 on the following page c Install the housing side of the diffuser quick release secure line by tying it around the upper rectangular loop at the top lef...

Страница 15: ...rely on both upper and lower rails image 4 e If using a Hand Strap install it on the two loops found at the right side of the housing Please refer to the section Hand Strap on page 23 for further information f It is important that a first dive with the housing is always made without the camera in order to verify that the housing watertight seal has not been affected during transport and after long...

Страница 16: ...latch and cannot be turned any further image 6 There is no need to apply any force 3 Carefully open the back side of the housing 4 Note that when opening the housing for the first time or when opening it after airplane trips increased resistance might be encountered Therefore it is important not to lock the housing and to leave it slightly open when transporting by air Important Notice Prior to op...

Страница 17: ...fingertips in order to remove it from the groove 3 Cleaning the O ring is a simple matter of wiping it with a damp soft cloth to remove the foreign matter Be careful the cloth you use does not leave any of its own material behind as this can also affect the effectiveness of the seal 4 Apply a slight layer of silicone grease on the black O ring Please note that the amount of lubrication required on...

Страница 18: ...Open the back side of the housing 2 Identify the Select Rotary Wheel control on the interior back side of the housing 3 Gently remove the black rubber disc installed at the end of this control by pinching it and then gently pulling it out using your fingers Pull it away from its black plastic 2 pointed seat image 9 4 Remove the plastic C shaped washer out of its bag and use small needle nose plier...

Страница 19: ...is used to accommodate the RX100 III camera In case of using the housing to accommodate the RX100 IV or RX100 V camera the C shaped washer should be removed Important Notice This procedure should only be followed if using the housing to accommodate the RX100 III camera Installing the C shaped washer when using the housing with the RX100 IV RX100 V camera will interfere with housing functionality a...

Страница 20: ... not to touch or damage the Vacuum System signal board when installing the camera The board is located inside the housing on the inner right side of the housing opposite the latch dial image 13 4 If inserting a silica gel pack inside the housing in order to prevent moisture it is best to insert it on the left side of the camera in the slot midway up between the two rubber shock absorber mounts whe...

Страница 21: ... 2 Prior to closing the housing turn the Hybrid Vacuum Safety System unit on using the power switch on the Signal Board see section Hybrid Vacuum Safety System 3 Turn the latch dial so that the small red tab located on the latch is pointed towards the front side of the housing image 15 4 Carefully close the back door of the housing pushing it against the front door while making sure there is nothi...

Страница 22: ...l camera flash install the removable flash diffuser on the housing and attach the flash diffuser quick release secure string in order to avoid losing it underwater 11 Prior to diving with the housing submerge it in a shallow tub of water or rinse tank Carefully look at the housing to make sure no bubbles are escaping from it and that no water is entering 12 Using the Vacuum Safety System installed...

Страница 23: ... push the plate upwards till it is removed from its slot Make sure the fiber optic cable plate is secured to the housing by the dedicated secure line in order to avoid losing it during the dive 3 The removable flash diffuser included assists with softening the built in flash output increasing its angle of coverage and decreasing the amount of backscatter in the images the unattractive snowstorm ef...

Страница 24: ... ambient light available Please refer to the camera instruction manual for further instructions regarding such settings 5 Turn the Flash Pop Up dial counterclockwise in order to pop up the camera built in flash 6 Note that once the camera built in flash has been popped up it can be disabled again using the Flash Right control and selecting flash disabled on the flash mode menu Turning the Flash Po...

Страница 25: ...ctions below to safely charge and use the system Identification of System Parts Housing Front Door Interior Important Notice 1 Instructions provided below refer to housings which the system is already installed in In case of installing a new vacuum system that was separately purchased please refer to the installation guide included with the vacuum system 2 Use of the Hybrid Vacuum Safety System mu...

Страница 26: ...ge 21 Connect the other end of the cable to a USB port or USB charger 5 The unit should start charging and the LED Indicator should start flashing green 6 Make sure to keep the unit turned on during charging 7 When charging is complete the LED Indicator stops flashing and remains green 8 Disconnect the cable and turn the unit off using the power switch on the Signal Board to save battery power If ...

Страница 27: ...2 Lock the housing and all other accessories which their installation might have an effect on the watertight seal of the housing Camera should be turned off prior to the pre dive check 3 Remove the protective cap from the Vacuum Valve by gently turning it counterclockwise and screwing it out image 22 Make sure you re only removing the protective cap when turning it rather than the complete valve I...

Страница 28: ...r pressure has started to drop Continue pumping b Yellow flashing slowly air pressure continues to drop Continue pumping Note that that pumping should be carried out at a slower pace as the Indicator LED flashes slower and air pressure approaches the optimal level c Steady yellow no flashing air pressure has reached the optimal level Stop pumping and allow the analysis to begin d Yellow Red flashi...

Страница 29: ... during the analysis the LED Indicator starts flashing in yellow or alternately red and green the analysis has been interrupted by over pressure or under pressure correspondingly Follow the steps below to allow the analysis to properly continue a Yellow flashing Use the Vacuum Pump to extract air again until the LED indicator turns steady yellow b Red and Green flashing Release a bit of the vacuum...

Страница 30: ...the housing Latch Dial b Turn the system off using the power switch on the Signal Board to save battery life Moisture Detector The Moisture Detector allows monitoring the watertight seal of the housing during the dive Moisture detectors are very sensitive so whenever moisture is detected by the sensor the LED Indicator starts flashing red and a warning alarm starts beeping thereby alerting of a po...

Страница 31: ... other matter it must be cleaned to ensure a proper watertight seal c In order to clean the O ring first remove it from the Vacuum Valve d Cleaning the O ring is a simple matter of wiping it with a damp soft cloth to remove the foreign matter Be careful the cloth you use does not leave any of its own material behind as this can also affect the effectiveness of the seal e Apply a slight layer of Fa...

Страница 32: ... Install the M16 Cap included in the package on the Vacuum Valve port by screwing it all the way in image 28 Important Notices 1 Once the Vacuum Valve has been removed and an M16 port cap has been installed on the port it important to carry out the first dive with the housing empty no camera installed inside in order to verify that the housing watertight seal has not been affected during the repla...

Страница 33: ...not much ambient light available However if the strobe slave sensor isn t pointed directly at the internal camera flash or when photographing during daylight in clear water and bright conditions the slave sensor might fail recognizing the output of the internal camera flash Connecting a fiber optic cable between the internal camera flash and the slave strobe ensures full synchronization in all ang...

Страница 34: ...d end of the fiber optic cable into the small hole of the adaptor unit starting from the end that features a screw and pushing it towards the end that features an O ring image 30 until the fiber optic cable reaches the end of the adaptor which can be verified by looking from the other side of the Fiber Optic Cable Plate The fiber optic cable should be extending out no more than 1mm image 31 c Use ...

Страница 35: ...nd sturdy yet stylish video lights fiber optic cables focus lights padded bags and more LENS ACCESSORIES The FRX100 VA VACUUM Housing lens port features a 67mm thread which can accommodate all 67mm conversion lenses and color correction filters such as Optical Wide Angle Wet Lenses Wide angle lenses allowing for high quality wide angle images up to 14mm BigEye Wide Angle Lenses Perfect for shootin...

Страница 36: ...ck door black O ring Use of any other grease might impair the watertight seal of the housing 6 Avoid removing the white O ring featured on the back side of the front door unless it s damaged 7 Be careful not to get greasy fingerprints or dirt on the lens port This will affect the image quality Wipe any dirt or grease off with fresh water and a soft cloth 8 Never handle the housing with your hands ...

Страница 37: ...authorized service facilities will either 1 repair the product defect at no charge 2 exchange the product with a product that is new or which has been manufactured from new or serviceable used parts and is at least functionally equivalent to the original product The warranty will not extend beyond the original warranty period Your Fantasea Product should be registered within 30 days of purchase Yo...

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