Light-motion BLUEFIN HC7 User Manual

BLUEFIN HC7Owner’s Manualwww.uwimaging.com

8Add an item to the P-MENUSome items that are useful during underwater photography are not on the P-MENU in its factory condition. But these items can

Sony HC7 Functions usable in Bluefin HC7 Video HousingOn HC7 P-Menuafter RESETRequired Change to P-Menu Position after RESETScene SelectYesNoneSmth Sl

Mounting the Camera1. Remove the rear plate by pushing the Latch Locks in and rotating the latches down and forward of the housing body (Refer Fig

(Fig. 8)(Fig. 9)LANC cable(Fig. 10)11(Fig. 12) (Fig. 13)A/V Out(Fig. 11)Camera Tray ReleaseLightsPhoto Dis.Far/+PhotoNear/-MOM AFAF/OffTeleRECWideMicr

12Right Smart Grip Controls (Refer Fig. 14) Tele - Zooms camcorder to telephoto. Wide - Zooms camcorder to wide angle. Rec - Toggles camcorder betw

13(Fig. 14) (Fig. 15)(Fig. 16) (Fig. 17a)(Fig. 17b)ON/MODE Button

14Using the Bluefin in VTR ModePush the Bluefin’s Mode button until the camcorder enters VTR Mode as listed and illustrated below, the Bluefin’s Smart

15Lens Installation / RemovalTo Install Lens1. Perform O-ring inspection.2. Align lens to housing details.3. Press lens into housing.4. Rotate clo

16Bluefin Monitors - Getting Started Illustrated below are the components of the Compact Monitor and the Remote Monitor. Take time to identify and b

17(Fig. 20)(Fig. 21)Button head cap screws(Fig. 22)Attaching the Remote or Compact Monitor1. Attach clamp assembly to back of monitor. 2. Attach mon

18Remote Monitor Operation1. If necessary, provide power to the monitor by positioning the appropriate bulkhead switch, to the ON position. The s

19Charging the Remote and Compact Monitor1. Remove the Charging Port Plug using a coin or large flat head screwdriver (Refer Fig. 23).2. Plug char

Bluefin Light Systems - Getting StartedPictured below are the components of the Sunray Pro, Sunray-S Mini Pro and Sunray-S Mini Elite lighting system.

21Battery PodsLight headsCharger andelectrical cordPod LockerLight ArmsNiMH BatteriesSunray-S Mini Pro Light SystemSunray-S Mini Elite Light SystemBat

Charging BatteriesIt is recommended that you charge your batteries when they are received. It is also recommended to charge batteries just prior to us

Removing Batteries1. Rotate latch at the front of the pod counter-clockwise 1/8 turn, until it stops.2. Pull the front cap off the pod.3. Pull the

(Fig. 27)Power Button24Pre-Dive Checklist1. Make sure you have a Mini DV tape in the camcorder.2. Make sure you have a completely charged battery in

(Fig. 28) (Fig. 29)Housing StorageStore housing and Travel Case in a dry location the first 24 hours after a dive. Leave the Rear Plate off the housi

26O-ring Care & Maintenance O-rings are the critical component that keeps water out of the housing. Routinely inspect O-rings and replace at least

27Other Maintenance1. Clean the Connectors - Pay special attention to the condition of the connectors at the end of the cables. Equally importa

Standard WarrantyLight & Motion provides a limited warranty to the original purchaser for the Bluefin HC7 housing against all defects in original

Returning Products for CareWe highly recommend an annual factory service to maintain the proper operation of your Bluefin Housing.1. Before returning

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WelcomeCongratulations on your purchase of a Bluefin HC7 video housing.Please inspect the packaging of your product to verify that there was no damage

Table of ContentsGetting Started . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Getting StartedIllustrated below are the locations of Bluefin’s features and functions. Take time to familiarize yourself with the housing.Monitor Bas

5Camera Preparation1. Install a fully charged Sony “InfoLithium” H series battery pack (NP-FH100 recommended).2. Install a HD DVC tape into your cam

6P-MENU Setup (See P-MENU Matrix on page 13)The P-MENU is a customizable menu that allows quick access to commonly used camera features. This is very

7Sort an item on the P-MENUThe instructions below will use the X. V. Color control as an example of how to sort an item on the P-MENU. X. V. COLOR is