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3-859-865-11 (1) Marine Pack EN Operating Instructions F Mode d’emploi ES Manual de instrucciones MPK-TRV7 ©1997 by Sony Corporation
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WARNING To prevent fire or shock hazard, For the Customers in the U.S.A. do not expose the unit to rain or This equipment has been tested and found to moisture. 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 frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the inst
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Table of contents Features ......................................................... 3 Recording .................................................... 10 Precautions ................................................... 4 When the LEAK lamp flashes ........... 11 Checking supplied accessories .................. 5 Removing the camcorder ......................... 12 Preparing ...................................................... 6 Note on O-ring ........................................... 13 1 Prepa
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Precautions On the video camera recording 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 at the beach. Preparation such as installing and checking the equipment should be done in a place with low humidity and no salty air. • When your camcorder is to be used near the sea for a long time, we recommend that it be checked periodically by Sony dealer. • If the equipment becomes wet, take it immediately to the neare
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When you store the marine pack • Coat the O-ring slightly with the supplied grease, and put it in the groove correctly. Join the front and rear shells then put in a cool place without fastening the buckles. • Prevent dust from collecting on the O-ring. • Avoid storing the marine pack in a cold, very hot or humid place, or together with naphthalene or camphor, as these conditions might damage the unit. On transportation • When transporting the marine pack, be sure to remove your camcorder from it
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Preparing 1 Preparing the camcorder For details, please refer to the operating instructions supplied with your camcorder. (1)Remove the lens cap, shoulder strap, or filter from the camcorder. (2)Attach a charged battery pack. (3)Insert a cassette tape. (4)Attach the camera mounting shoe. Remove the metal parts from the camera mounting shoe and fasten the screw. (5)Adjust the camcorder. 1 4 Remove the metal parts. Fasten the screw. 1 Hold the eyecup. 5 2 Slide the AUTO LOCK switch to ON. 3 Set th
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2 Preparing the Marine Pack (1)Remove the grip. (2)Insert the dry batteries into the grip. (3)Open the marine pack. Unfasten the 3 buckles and open the marine pack. (4)Attach the battery pack NP-F530 for the monitor. Attach the supplied battery pack NP-F530 for the LCD monitor to the rear shell. Be sure to charge the battery pack fully before attaching. 1 EN F 2 ES 1 Remove the screw. 2 Insert the dry batteries with 3 Fasten the screw tightly. the polarity positioned correctly as indicated on th
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Preparing 3 Attaching the camcorder to the marine pack (1)Connect the monitor plug. Connect the monitor plug to AUDIO VIDEO jack. (2)Connect the remote plug and the microphone plug. Connect the remote plug to l REMOTE (1 ) jack, and the microphone plug to MIC (plug in power) jack (2 ). (3)Attach the camcorder. Insert the camera mounting shoe until it clicks. (4)Attach the front shell to the rear shell. Hold the both shells firmly and fasten 3 buckles securely. Take care not to pinch the remote,
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Tips for the LCD monitor • The image does not appear on the LCD screen with only attaching the battery pack to the rear shell. The LCD screen is linked with the power of your camcorder. • To display indicator on the LCD monitor Select V-OUT/LCD in the DISPLAY menu, and press the DISPLAY button on your camcorder before attaching it to the marine pack. Tips for the supplied battery pack NP-F530 • The switch on the battery pack This switch is provided so that you can identify a charged battery pack
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Recording REC lamp (red) POWER switch AUTO FOCUS ON/OFF button ZOOM button START/STOP button (1) Set POWER switch to ON. (2) Press START/STOP to start recording. REC lamp (red) lights up during recording. To stop recording Press START/STOP button. To zoom Press ZOOM button. Press T for telephoto (subject appears closer) and W for wide-angle (subject appears farther away). You cannot changing the zooming speed of the camcorder. Note When you use a wide-conversion lens, the picture will dim by pre
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To attach a wide-conversion lens (not supplied) Attach a wide-conversion lens until it fits firmly. When you use a wide- conversion lens, keep zooming W. The picture will dim by pressing zoom T. You can attach a wide-conversion lens underwater. Note When you use a colour filter, remove it VCL-MK1 (be included in then attach a wide-conversion lens. the accessory kit ACC-MK1) Using the supplied sunshade The supplied sunshade for the LCD monitor reduces glare from the LCD monitor. Attach the sunsha
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Removing the camcorder Before opening the marine pack, rinse it with fresh water and dry with a soft cloth. Note • When you open the marine pack, make sure you are dry. And take care that no water drips from your wet suit. • When you open the marine pack, do not pull the monitor plug cord by force. (1)Remove the grip. (2)Unfasten 3 buckles and open the marine pack. (3)Take the camcorder out of the front shell. Holding the camera mounting shoe by the knobs and extract the camcorder. (4)Disconnect
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Note on the O-ring The O-ring assures the waterproof function of the marine pack. To maintain waterproof integrity, use it correctly. Incorrect handling may cause water to leak in. O-ring Check that there are no scratches or cracks Check that there are no scratches or cracks on the O-ring as they may allow water to leak in. If there are scratches or cracks, replace the damaged O-ring with a new one. Do not remove the O-ring from the groove with a metal tool or a tool with a sharp point. Scratche
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Underwater recording Recording underwater is different from recording on land because it is affect by the clarity, depth of the water and the light condition. The following are hints for good recording underwater. Colour characteristic underwater Water absorbs light, especially red light, so that objects in deep water are seen bluish. The colour of objects is affected by the clarity of the water. To record in natural colour, use a colour filter (not supplied). VCL-MK1* VF-MK11* VF-MK12* * These
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Underwater video light In deep water or under locks where direct sunlight does not reach, recording with an underwater video lights is recommended. To record at night, use a powerful underwater video light. Underwater video light such as Sony HVL-M20/ML20/80DA (not supplied) EN F ES Attachable to the left and right video light shoe. Note on recording underwater • Be sure to follow the safety rules for diving, such as diving period and depth. • Remove the bubbles from the outside of the front gla
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Labeling parts and controls Monitor plug Remote control llh e s R r a e detector llh e s o n tF r Video light shoe NP-F530 compartment Front glass Remote control transmitter Underwater Grip microphone (monaural) AUTO FOCUS POWER switch ON/OFF button Remote plug O-ring REC lamp (red) LEAK lamp (yellow) ZOOM buttons START/STOP button Dry batteries compartment Microphone Camera mounting shoe plug 16-EN
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Specifications Material Aluminum alloy, glass, plastic Waterproofing O-ring, 3 buckles Usable depth Up to 75 meters (246 feet) Underwater microphone Condenser microphone (monaural) Controllable function Power on/off, recording start/stop, auto focus on/off, power zooming Dimensions Approx. 297 x 212 x 283 mm (w/h/d) (11 3/4 x 8 3/8 x 11 1/4 in.) Mass Approx. 4 kg (8 lb 13oz) EN Supplied accessories Camera mounting shoe (1) F O-ring (1) Grease (1) ES NP-F530 battery pack for the monitor (1) R6 (
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AVERTISSEMENT DEPOT DES BATTERIES AU LITHIUM-ION DEPOSEZ LES BATTERIES AU LITHIUM- ION AUX ENDROITS RECOMMANDES. Vous pouvez rapporter les batteries au lithium-ion dans un centre de Service Sony ou dans un point de ramassage. Remarque: Dans certain pays, il est interdit de jeter les batteries au lithium-ion avec les ordures ménagères ou dans les poubelles de bureau. Pour connaître le centre de Service Sony le plus proche de chez vous, composez le 1-800-222-SONY (Etats-Unis uniquement) Pour conna
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Table des matières Caractéristiques ........................................... 3 Réalisation de prises de vue ..................... 10 Précautions ................................................... 4 Lorsque le témoin LEAK clignote .... 11 Vérification des accessoires fournis .......... 5 Retrait du caméscope ................................ 12 Préparation ................................................... 6 Remarque sur le joint torique .................. 13 1 Préparation du caméscope ......
