Manual Sony HVR-Z1

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    Instruction Manual V ideo Camera Housing for SONY ® HDR-FX1 & HVR-Z1 Before operating the unit, please read this manual carefully . Keep it for future reference. ...

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    1 INTRODUCTION & FEA TURES PHENOM FXZ1 Marine housing for the Sony HDR-FX1 & HVR-Z1 Amphibico launches its all new , full-featured PHENOM FXZ1 HDV marine housing. Following in the same highly innovative footsteps as the Amphibico VH1000 and subsequent world-renowned underwater video housings, the new PHENOM FXZ1 will be just that.......PHEN ...

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    2 T ABLE OF CONTENTS Unpacking Y our Housing....................................................................................3 Housing Features and Controls......................................................................4-5 Preparing the Camera & Housing.................................................................6-10 Opening the h ...

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    Before unpacking your housing kit, inspect the shipping box as well as all contents for damage during shipping. If damage has occurred, please contact the shipping company immediately . Every Amphibico Housing is pressure tested prior to shipping. However , damage may have occurred during shipping. It is strongly recommended to test dive the housin ...

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    1 12 2 3 4 5 4 6 7 8 9 10 11 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 Accessory Mounting Holes Accessory Mounting T op Rail Accessory Mounting Side Rail Safety Latch Right Electronic Grip Zoom Wheel Color Correction Flip Filter Lever Carry Handle Mounting Rail LCD Display Window Spare Flip Filter Lever Dual Hydrophone Bayonet Mount Wide Angle Lens Port 4 HOUSING ...

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    13 21 14 15 17 18 19 20 16 Iris Gain Shutter 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 Accessory Mounting Side Rail Iris Adjustment Knob Camcorder ND Filter Knob Left Electronic Grip Focus Wheel Accessory Mounting T op Rail Control Panel Viewfinder Menu Navigation Wheel 5 HOUSING FEA TURES &CONTROLS ...

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    6 PREP ARING CAMCORDER & HOUSING 2 1 3 5 6 1 4 2 OPENING THE HOUSING Sit the housing on a flat surface. Press and rotate both safety latches counterclockwise simultaneously until the rear door opens. REMOVING THE SADDLE 1. Rotate the saddle locking handle towards the right until it reaches the end. This will disengage the saddle connector . 2. ...

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    7 PREP ARING CAMCORDER & HOUSING SETTING THE SADDLE AUDIO Factory settings for the audio on the PHENOM have both channels set to HYD (Hydrophone). Switching audio settings to EXT permits you to use external audio equipment when connected to the PHENOM bulkhead connectors (optional). ZOOM The range on the zoom wheel (p.12) can be adjusted on the ...

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    8 PREP ARING CAMCORDER & HOUSING PLACING THE CAMCORDER INTO THE HOUSING By now the camcorder is set, installed to the saddle and ready to be placed inside the housing. 1. Line up the camcorder and saddle with the docking tray found inside the housing. 2. Begin to insert the camcorder by placing the front of the saddle over the docking tray . Th ...

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    9 PREP ARING CAMCORDER & HOUSING ADJUSTING THE IRIS AND MENU KNOBS Both the IRIS and MENU knobs are factory adjusted. However these knobs may need to be adjusted because camcorders do tend to vary in size, Therefore, it is recommended to try out these two knobs after the initial camcorder insertion (p.8). Difficulty in operating either the IRIS ...

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    10 PREP ARING CAMCORDER & HOUSING INST ALLING ACCESSORIES The PHENOM as been equipped with mounting holes and railing systems to accommodate for a variety of accessories. Locations for a few of these accessories have been designated for your convenience. However , these locations can be used for other accessories. Some accessories like the moni ...

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    11 HOUSING & CAMCORDER OPERA TION The PHENOM offers a large range of functions both electronic and mechanical. This chapter will explain to you in detail all of these functions . POWER ON The camcorder should be powered ON by default after inserting it into the housing. In the event that it's not, the trigger button on the right grip will ...

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    12 HOUSING & CAMCORDER OPERA TION ZOOMING On the PHENOM, zooming is achieved either with the zoom wheel or the right grip's ZOOM-W and ZOOM-T buttons. Zoom Wheel The zoom wheel enables you to vary the zoom speed. ZOOM-W and ZOOM-T Located on the right grip, the ZOOM-W and ZOOM-T buttons enables you to zoom through with a constant speed. Pr ...

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    MODE (Display Mode) Control panel switch MENU (Display T oggle) Control panel switch 14 HOUSING & CAMCORDER OPERA TION EFFECTS The HDR-FX1 & HVR-Z1 camcorders do not support this feature at the present moment. REVIEW The REVIEW button located on the left grip allows you to review the last few seconds of the most recently recorded scene whil ...

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    MENU Control panel switch 15 HOUSING & CAMCORDER OPERA TION MENU Press on the MENU button located on the control panel to access the camcorder's menu. Once activated, you can navigate through the menu by rotating the menu navigation wheel located at the rear of the housing. Depressing this wheel will allow you to enter sub menus and make m ...

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    16 MAINTENANCE W ARNING: DO NOT leave the housing exposed to direct sunshine, as extreme heat condition can be detrimental to certain of its components. 1. Keep housing and o-rings away from direct sunlight. Always store unit when possible away from direct sunlight as this can dry out and crack o-rings in the housing. Ultraviolet rays can damage pl ...

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    17 SPECIFICA TIONS PHENOM Marine housing for the Sony HDR-FX1 & HVR-Z1 - Marine grade aluminum Construction - Fully anodized with a hard coat of polyurethane paint and a clear coat - All hardware is marine grade brass and stainless steel - Optics: Marine bayonet mounted lens system, 0.68X rectilinear fully coated amphibious conversion lens. Ful ...

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    18 OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES The PHENOM offers an array of accessories and they are as follows: - Large carry case with casters and handle - Optics - - +2 Diopter - Lights - 35/50 W att “HID” T echnology Arc Light with aluminum Extension Arm - 10 W att Arc Light "HID T echnology" with mounting arm - 3.5" TFT LCD High Performance Color ...

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    19 GENERAL SHOOTING TIPS 1. Best results will be obtained with natural light if the sun is directly overhead during calm water periods. 2. Placing the sun behind your shoulder during shooting will produce the best colors. 3. Wide angle is the preferred focus setting for best results with subject, as close as possible to the housing. This will reduc ...

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    20 W ARRANTY All Amphibico products are guaranteed against defects in material or workmanship for one full year from the date of purchase for consumer use. These same products when used commercially will carry a 90-day warranty . No statutory warranty applies. Cameras housed in Amphibico housings are not covered under this warranty and ANY W A TER ...

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