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C300/C500 Setup 

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Seal Check 

 

Seal Check Manual. 

Follow the procedures in the Seal Check manual for verifying 

integrity of the housing.

    

 

NOTE.  

Ensure the fitting plug is installed prior to submersion! Failure to do so will 

result in a wet camera.   

 

Video Connections (Optional) 

If you have the HD-SDI option installed, no special camera setup is required.  You need 
only connect the HD-SDI surface feed cable to the bulkhead connector as shown in the 
photo.   Refer to the HD-SDI Addendum document for further information. 

The Seal Check fitting is located 
to the right of the Magnified 
Viewfinder.            

HD-SDI Surface Feed 
cable (optional) 
 

Note: DEEP EPIC shown

 

Содержание C300

Страница 1: ...C300 C500 Underwater Housing Setup Use and Care Guide...

Страница 2: ...stributors and John Ellerbrock 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...

Страница 3: ...emini RAW External Recorder Optional 21 Check Operation 25 Front Bulkhead Port and Port Ring 26 Housing Closure 29 Seal Check 33 Video Connections Optional 33 Final Checks 34 3 C300 C500 Operation 35...

Страница 4: ...is the full menu system of the camera Cinema grade design Lens choice and control access are just two of the many features designed into C300 C500 A R coated glass optics HD SDI surface feed and Seal...

Страница 5: ...Clockwise Hard Sided Rolling Case s Seal Check system Tool Kit with case Various assembly and spare parts for C300 C500 including bolts set screws and o rings Spare O Ring Kit Carry Handle Trim Weigh...

Страница 6: ...mage may result USER RESPONSIBILITY This Setup Use and Care guide contains important detailed procedures for setup and use of C300 C500 It is the user s responsibility to read understand and employ th...

Страница 7: ...ing Gently pull the Port away from the Port Ring or Front Bulkhead TIP Liberal lubrication of the Port o ring allows easy rotation during installation removal CAUTION PORT PORT RING ROTATION When rota...

Страница 8: ...and pulling forward NOTE Some lenses do not require a Port Ring Front Bulkhead Remove 4 screws then the Front Bulkhead Remove 4 screws and washers then the Front Bulkhead N Rotate the Port Ring 90 deg...

Страница 9: ...C500 Setup Page 9 Shell removal Release three 3 latches by depressing the lock and pulling up on the latch Once released the shell will remove freely Step 3 Slide the shell back until free from the ho...

Страница 10: ...00 Setup Page 10 Camera Tray Removal Loosen 2 thumbscrews and slide the camera mount to the rear and free of the housing Loosen two thumbscrews and slide the camera mount to the rear and free of the h...

Страница 11: ...following items Entire LCD Monitor unit Hand Grip Unit Tape measure hooks WFT Attachment Bracket Rear Viewfinder Unit The Viewfinder is unlocked here then it will slide up and off The C300 and C500 sh...

Страница 12: ...the C300 C500 camera by on mounting screw on the bottom Notice also two alignment pins that will mate with the camera Locate the screw and pins to the C300 C500 camera bottom as shown Tighten the scre...

Страница 13: ...as shown with the front lip resting on the Camera Tray Insert Camera into housing Gently slide the camera on the Tray into the housing until fully seated and the rear wings of the Mount are under the...

Страница 14: ...nd operates the associated camera function see Section 3 Controls for more information CAUTION AVOID OBSTRUCTIONS The camera should insert freely without obstruction If obstructions or resistance are...

Страница 15: ...ync Port on the camera It will be necessary to set the Sync Port to output composite video This can be done in the menu settings as follows MENU VIDEO SETUP SYNC Output Composite Mount lens Mount the...

Страница 16: ...cross reference Secure Guide Bars Insert the guide bars by threading them into the front bulkhead Tighten firmly by hand no tools are required but wrench flats are provided on the guide bars should t...

Страница 17: ...that the gear is still properly aligned and the drive shaft gear hub is centered with the LGD bracket see photo Tighten the two pivot screws gently to secure it in position Step 3 Firmly tighten the...

Страница 18: ...hown Verify Operation Once positioned and secured check operation of the Focus and Iris controls They should rotate freely but with slight resistance in both directions and through the entire range of...

Страница 19: ...alarm installed there are three alarm conditions to know Condition LED Siren New Battery Insertion Bright Intense blink while siren plays Ascending tones played 4 times Water Intrusion Bright Intense...

Страница 20: ...ck model 23 469 or A544 Your battery should be removed when stored e g between dive trips Check the battery prior to every die to ensure proper operation Change when indicated CAUTION You must wait a...

Страница 21: ...Gemini RAW is available from Gates Installation of this Gemini RAW to the C300 C500 housing follows Remove Window Mask If installed remove the window mask see illustration in previous section Water Al...

Страница 22: ...xit the holder slot to the lower right of the illustration Connect Power A connector on the end of the battery wires will mate with one from the switch Mate the other connector from the switch to powe...

Страница 23: ...tions and required camera recorder settings This section will be updated when such information is available In the interim refer to the camera and recorder instructions Pivot Gemini RAW assembly to th...

Страница 24: ...hbutton controls are on the window to activate last clip playback on the touchscreen To the left of the window is the Gemini Power Depress this to turn the Gemini on off The Gemini RAW recorder LCD is...

Страница 25: ...n the camera and check the following Clear Image on the Magnified Viewfinder and operation of External Monitor optional Clean Image with no dust fog or other impediments to image quality Focus Iris an...

Страница 26: ...ument Housing Care and Maintenance Guide for more details NOTE Some lenses do not require a Port Ring Refer to Gates Lens Compatibility Matrix for details CAUTION Do Not lubricate the ORANGE Front Bul...

Страница 27: ...n of the Port and Port Ring o ring allows easy rotation during installation removal Install the Port Ring if needed The Port Ring will mate with the Front Bulkhead and then rotate 90 degrees CW to its...

Страница 28: ...degrees to its normal position where it will stop Carefully mate the Port to the Port Ring or Front Bulkhead and assure alignment when fully seating the Port Ring Verify seals Inspect the Front Bulkh...

Страница 29: ...lt Camera Viewfinder The Magnified Viewfinder on the C300 C500 housing will work with the camera viewfinder unit tilted between zero and 15 which is optimal Pull out the camera viewfinder fully and ti...

Страница 30: ...ION AVOID OBSTRUCTIONS The Rear Shell should insert freely without obstruction If obstructions or resistance are encountered stop Remove the camera find the cause of the obstruction and try again If y...

Страница 31: ...ate Controls At this time the Rear Shell controls can be pushed in and rotated to their operational position Record Stop Menu Cancel and Function Light Mate the shells and close latches Inspect the se...

Страница 32: ...ecure Plug in the monitor On the housing right side near the gear control is a bulkhead connector Mate the monitor cable here Slide the monitor onto the front bulkhead dovetail as shown Tighten the th...

Страница 33: ...l result in a wet camera Video Connections Optional If you have the HD SDI option installed no special camera setup is required You need only connect the HD SDI surface feed cable to the bulkhead conn...

Страница 34: ...ort Ring Front Bulkhead and main Housing seal for gaps Look over the housing one final time Verify operation As a final check power on the camera and verify all controls are functioning normally If yo...

Страница 35: ...on setup Note that a similar control on the left side can also be used for either focus or iris lens control Function Light Use this control to change functions such as ISO and Shutter speed on the c...

Страница 36: ...s a geared lens control and can be used for either focus or iris lens control Refer to the previous section Lens Gear Drives for specifics on setup Note that a similar control on the right side can al...

Страница 37: ...nce or to review the previous clip Power Rotate this control clockwise one stop to turn on the camera two stops to turn on and lock all settings Select Set This control is used in conjunction with the...

Страница 38: ...rious points inside the housing shell Use the Dual Lock adhesive mounting strips to position them where they will not interfere with camera housing operation 11 oz weights are available optional The t...

Страница 39: ...and 16 oz weights They are secured and adjusted forward and aft for trim Top accessory rails The top of the shell has three rails used for handles and monitor that can accommodate 4 and 8oz weights T...

Страница 40: ...age 40 Port Rings The top and sides of the Port Rings can also accept 4 and 8oz weights CAUTION Do not place weights where they will interfere with housing or camera operation Trim weights can be moun...

Страница 41: ...ll drive to tighten more firmly Carry Handle A carry handle is included in your C300 C500 kit it can go on any of the top rails for a convenient way to move your housing If you plan to place it on the...

Страница 42: ...lens employed Flat Port Optical material Optical grade acrylic Purpose Medium to macro imaging Advantages Zoom through Flat Ports retains the zoom capability of a lens Macro Flat Ports are excellent f...

Страница 43: ...Tripod Mount Optional An optional Tripod Mount for use with third party tripods can be secured to the base of the shell The Tripod Mount has additional 20 threaded holes for mounting other items as yo...

Страница 44: ...and secure very tightly with a wrench to prevent accidental unthreading Then attach the Tripod Leg and clamp The rear Tripod leg is mounted as shown to the rear shell with a bracket and 2x 20 bolts Th...

Страница 45: ...ing Reflections While it is unlikely you may encounter reflections from within the port area of C300 C500 from anything shiny To control such reflections Gates recommends two easy measures Blackening...

Страница 46: ...No Trim Weights DO NOT transport the C300 C500 housing with trim weights installed Severe damage may result Secure Camera Mount The Camera Mount must be well secured Use the tools provided to tighten...

Страница 47: ...lines in the Care Maintenance guide is one additional maintenance item specific to C300 C500 Gear controls To lubricate the Gear control shafts requires removal of a snap spacer Refer to the photo bel...

Страница 48: ...y and covered in the Housing Care and Maintenance document in this package It can also be found on the Gates website at www gateshousings com CAUTION Do not lubricate the large ORANGE o ring It is a s...

Страница 49: ...5 Customer Support Should you have any questions about C300 C500 and its operation please contact Gates at the numbers below Email Customer srvc GatesHousings com Web www GatesHousings com Phone 858 3...

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