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3-090-357-12 (1)
Marine Pack
GB
Operating Instructions
FR
Mode d’emploi
ES
Manual de instrucciones
CT
KR
사용설명서
MPK-DVF6
©2004 Sony Corporation
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For the customers in U.S.A. CAUTION You are cautioned that any changes or modifications not expressly approved in this manual could void your authority to operate this equipment. NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequen
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Table of contents Features and Precautions ........................... 3 Removing the camcorder ......................... 25 Supplied Accessories................................... 4 Note on the O-ring .................................... 29 What is an O-ring? .............................. 29 Preparations ................................................. 5 How the O-ring waterproofs ............. 29 Preparing your camcorder ................... 5 Handling the O-ring ........................... 3
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B Supplied Accessories Check that the following accessories are supplied with your marine pack. 12 3 45 6 7 Thick Thin 89 0 qa qs qd qf qg qh qj qk ql 1 Camera mounting shoe B (1) 0 A/V conversion cable (1) 2 Spacer C (1) qa Lithium battery CR2 (1) qs O-ring (1) 3 Camera mounting shoe D (1) qd Underwater wide-conversion lens 4 Cushions for camera mounting shoe (VCL-MK2) (1) D (2) 5 Camera mounting shoe E (1) qf Sunshade (1) 6 Camera mounting shoe F (1) qg Reflex prevention ring (3) Large: ø 37 m
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Preparations Preparing your camcorder Before installing your camcorder in the marine pack, prepare the camcorder according to this chapter. The procedure may be different depending on your camcorder type. For details, please refer to the operating instructions supplied with your camcorder. You can also install camcorder models different to the one shown in the illustration. 1 Remove the lens cap, shoulder strap, conversion lens, filter or lenshood from the camcorder. 2 Attach a fully charged bat
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Preparations (continued) 5 Attach the camera mounting shoe. For DCR-HC40/HC40E/HC30/HC30E/ HC20/HC20E/HC18E/HC16E Use mounting shoe F and the A/V conversion cable. 1 Attach mounting shoe F firmly to the camcorder. F 2 Connect the A/V conversion cable to the camcorder’s AUDIO/VIDEO jack. For DCR-PC109/PC109E/PC108/ PC108E/PC107E/PC106E Use mounting shoe G only. 1 Attach mounting shoe G firmly to the camcorder. 2 Connect the A/V connecting cable of the shoe to the camcorder’s AUDIO/VIDEO jack. G 3
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For DCR-TRV900/TRV900E/TRV890E/ TRV9/TRV9E Use camera mounting shoe B and the screw plate. 1 Check the installing position of the screw plate for your camcorder against the table below. DCR- Camera mounting Shoe B Installation position of the screw plate TRV900/TRV900E 2 on the camera TRV890E 2 mounting shoe B TRV9/TRV9E 1 1 Attach the screw plate to position 1 on shoe B so that the catch on the reverse side of the shoe clicks into place. GB 2 Fasten the screw of the screw plate to the tripod sc
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Preparations (continued) For DCR-TRV30/TRV30E/TRV20/TRV20E/TRV17/TRV17E/TRV15/ TRV15E/TRV11/TRV11E/TRV6/TRV6E Use camera mounting shoe B and D, cushions for camera mounting shoe D and the screw plate. Before attaching the camcorder Check the cushions for camera mounting shoe D and the installing position of the screw plate for your camcorder against the table below. Camera Camera DCR- mounting mounting Cushion shoe B shoe D TRV30/TRV30E 2 1 Thick TRV20/TRV20E 2 1 Thin TRV17/TRV17E/ 23 Thin TRV15
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B For DCR-TRV50/TRV50E/TRV40/TRV40E Use camera mounting shoe B, E and the screw plate. 1 Attach the screw plate to Installation position 1 on shoe E so that the position catch on the reverse side of the of the screw plate shoe clicks into place. on the camera 2 Fasten the screw of the screw mounting shoe E plate on shoe E to the tripod screw hole of the camcorder and tighten firmly. 3 Attach the screw plate to position 2 on shoe B. 4 Fasten the screw of the screw plate on the shoe B to the screw
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Preparations (continued) For DCR-TRV118E/TRV116E/TRV27/TRV27E/TRV25/TRV25E/ TRV24E/TRV18/TRV18E/TRV16/TRV16E Use camera mounting shoe B and E, spacer C, and the screw plate. Installation 1 Attach the spacer C to shoe E. position Attach the screw plate to of the screw plate position 2 on shoe E so that the on the camera 3 catch on the reverse side of the mounting shoe B shoe clicks into place. 2 Fasten the screw of the screw plate on shoe E to the tripod screw hole of the camcorder and tighten fi
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6 Prepare to record. 1 Set the POWER switch to CAMERA. 2 Set COMMANDER to ON in the menu settings. 3 Cancel the following functions: BACK LIGHT, NIGHTSHOT, PROGRAM AE, flash and Picture effect. 4 Set the FOCUS switch to AUTO. 5 Set DISPLAY to V-OUT/LCD in the menu settings and press the DISPLAY button on your camcorder before installing the marine pack. * If your camcorder has REC LAMP in the menu settings, set it to OFF. By using this function, the light of the lamp is not reflected in the lens
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Preparations (continued) Preparing the marine pack (installing the battery) 1 Remove the grip. Undo the screw on the bottom side of the marine pack. 2 Insert the lithium battery into the grip. 1 Remove the screw with the supplied screw driver. 2 Insert the supplied lithium battery (CR2, × 1) with the polarity positioned correctly as indicated on the grip. 3 Fasten the screw tightly. 3 Unfasten the 3 latches and open the marine pack. If you lift the metal part in the direction of the finder when
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4 Insert the batteries (optional) into the LCD monitor battery compartment. Use four AA alkali dry batteries or four Ni-MH batteries. Use new dry batteries. If you use rechargeable dry batteries, fully charge it before use. Notes • Be sure to use four batteries of the same type. • Be sure to confirm the 3# poles of the batteries. Inserting the batteries with the GB poles in the wrong direction may cause leakage or ruptures. About the LCD monitor • Install the camcorder to the marine pack and set
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Preparations (continued) Installing the camcorder to the marine pack For DCR-HC40/HC40E/HC30/HC30E/HC20/HC20E/HC18E/HC16E front shell 1 Install the camcorder to the marine pack. Connect the remote plug and the microphone plug. 1 Connect the microphone plug to the MIC jack (plug in power). 2 Connect the remote plug to the LANC jack. 1 to the MIC jack (plug in power) 2 to the LANC jack 2 Insert the camcorder until the mounting shoe clicks into place. 3 Connect the monitor cord to the A/V conver
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5 Attach the grip. Fasten the screw tightly. Now you have finished the preparations. Be sure to check that the equipment operates correctly and that there is no water leakage before you dive (see page 20). GB continued 15-GB
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Preparations (continued) For DCR-PC109/PC109E/PC108/PC108E/PC107E/PC106E front shell 1 Install the camcorder to the marine pack. Connect the remote plug and microphone plug. 1 Connect the microphone plug to the MIC jack (plug in power). 2 Connect the remote plug to the LANC jack. 2 to the LANC jack 1 to the MIC jack (plug in power) 2 Insert the camcorder until the mounting shoe clicks into place. 3 Connect the monitor cord to the jack of camera mounting shoe G. The cords are placed in the plug
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4 Attach the front shell to the rear shell. Hold both shells firmly and fasten the 3 latches securely. Take care not to pinch the remote, microphone, and monitor cords. If this happens water may leak in. For details on handling the O-ring, see page 29. Take care not to pinch the cords. 5 Attach the grip. Fasten the screw tightly. GB Now you have finished the preparations. Be sure to check that the equipment operates correctly and that there is no water leakage before you dive (see page 20). cont
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Preparations (continued) For DCR-TRV900/TRV900E/TRV890E/TRV118E/TRV116E/TRV50/ TRV50E/TRV40/TRV40E/TRV30/TRV30E/TRV27/TRV27E/TRV25/ TRV25E/TRV24E/TRV20/TRV20E/TRV18/TRV18E/TRV17/TRV17E/ TRV16/TRV16E/TRV15/TRV15E/TRV11/TRV11E/TRV10/TRV10E/ TRV9/TRV9E/TRV8/TRV8E/TRV6/TRV6E front shell 1 Install the camcorder to the marine pack. Connect the remote plug and the microphone plug. 1 Connect the microphone plug to the MIC jack (plug in power). 2 Connect the remote plug to the LANC jack. 1 to the MIC ja
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4 Attach the front shell to the rear shell. Hold both shells firmly and fasten the 3 latches securely. Take care not to pinch the remote, microphone, and monitor cords. If this happens water may leak in. For details on handling the O-ring, see page 29. 5 Attach the grip. Fasten the screw tightly. GB Now you have finished the preparations. Be sure to check that the equipment operates correctly and that there is no water leakage before you dive (see page 20). 19-GB
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Underwater recording Before diving Check for water leakage. Check that the equipment operates correctly and that there is no water leakage at a depth of about one meter (3 feet) before you dive deeper. Take care not to expose the equipment to salty air. Do not drop water on the equipment. Do not open the marine pack underwater or on the beach. Preparations such as installing and checking the equipment should be done in a place with low humidity and no salty air. Check the following points again
