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Camera Underwater Housing – LX5 (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 LX5 camera. For
those who favour small cameras, it is the ideal housing to suit their needs. It is equipped with
full-function control buttons, bulkhead connector for external fl
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3. Function Controls 3.1 Buttons & Parts (1) BULKHEAD (2) FLASH ON (3) ASPECT RATIO (4) MODE DIAL (5) ZOOM (6) MOTION PICTURE (7)Camera ON/OFF (8) SHUTTER (9) FLASH OFF (10) REAR DIAL (11) AF/AE LOCK (12) PLAYBACK (13) FOCUS (14) SELF-TIMER (15) MENU / SET (16) ISO (17) Fn (18) DISPLAY (19) DELE (20) HOUSING Lid (21) Key Hole Lock 2
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3.2 Control Details (1) Bulkhead – for connecting sync cord, unscrews the blank plug and installs the sync cord. Always keep the blank plug in place if sync cord is not installed (2) Flash On – align the white dot towards the lid, press down and turn towards the “lighting” logo, the flash should pop up (3) Aspect Ratio – rotate to select the required ratio (4) Mode Dial – switch the mode by press and rotating the button (5) Zoom – press turn to activate the zoom function (6) Motion p
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The O-ring seal is the main barrier between the water outside and the air space within the camera. It is an effective barrier only if the seal is properly maintained. The O-ring seal should be inspected before every dive. The following information is provided for guidance in using and maintaining the O-ring seal. 4.2 Maintaining the O-ring Seal If the main body to lid O-rings is not installed, install the O-rings before diving. Their care and maintenanc
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Procedure The O-ring can be extracted using an O-ring extractor tool (make sure the tool as no sharp edges). Alternatively use the flats of the thumbs to gently stretch the O-ring on two faces thus making a small loop protruding a few mm. The loop can then be grasped between finger and thumb, to pull the O-ring over the lip. Clean the O-ring recess (the square groove where the O-ring sits) with a cotton bud. Inspect the O-ring all the way round its surface for damage such as cuts ，tear
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Pull out the lid by holding on the grip near the lock 4.5 Mounting the camera in the housing: Remove the lens cap and wrist strap. Check the white dots on the control “Flash on”, “On/OFF)” and “Aspect Ratio” are facing the Housing Cover Lid. Slide the camera into the body along the rubber packing. Make sure the camera body reach the limit and test the function of the On/Off button on the body of the housing. Check the bulkhead cable is not jammed under any bu
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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 Using External Strobes: The standard Bulkhead is SHF5 and Bulkhead NKF5 can be replaced upon request. Connect the strobe sync cord to housing’s bulkhead. Tighten the lock ring to secure the cord in place. Make sue that the
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5.3 Cleaning & Storage. The body & lid of the housing are made of 6061 Aluminum and Acrylic respectively. 6061 Aluminum is selected for its outstanding strength stiffness, hardness and toughness, While Acrylic for its crystal clear transparency and high gloss surface. Both of them have good resistance to weathering, although long-term exposure to sunlight should be avoided. Normal operating temperature range is 3°C to 36°C (Storage temperature: -10°C to 50°C) It is good practice to rins
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7. Warranty The warranty is valid within two years from the date of first purchase. The warranty applies only to the housing itself. 10BAR does not accept any liability either implicit or otherwise for any equipment housed inside, or used together with the housing. In the event of the housing flooding within the period of warranty, 10BAR will repair or replace the housing. Please note that disassembly of the housing will invalidate warranty. Please fill in the information below, and return
