P R E P A R A T I O N
IKELITE VIDEO CASE
SUPPLEMENTAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR
PACKAGED WITH HOUSING__________________________________________________
• External UR/Pro Color Filter
• Internal Lens Shade
#6038.92 Sony HDR SR7, SR8
• Silicone Lubricant
COLOR FILTER_____________________________________
The installation and usage of the external UR/Pro
color filter is described in the general instruction manual.
LENS SHADE_______________________________________
The internal lens shade helps block light reflection/
refraction caused by the interaction of the external color
External
Color Filter
Internal
Lens Shade
filter and the port.
Carefully thread the lens shade on the front of the
camera lens. The lens threads are very fine; DO NOT cross thread. It should screw on
very easily. If it is difficult to turn, you are cross threading.
Completely thread the lens shade into the camera to avoid any potential
clearance or sealing problems when the camera is installed and the housing is sealed.
SUPER-EYE VIEWFINDER_____________________________________________________
See exactly what the camera sees underwater using the camera's electronic
viewfinder in conjunction with the Ikelite Super-Eye, which is permanently mounted
in the eyeport on the clear back plate. The Super-Eye extends the viewfinder image
to provide enhanced viewing underwater.
LCD MONITOR / EXTERNAL MIRROR_________________________________________
The camera's LCD monitor can be viewed from the rear of the housing, using the
external mirror featured on the side of the housing.
Open the LCD monitor on the camera, rotate 180°, and then press it back against
the side of the camera. The external mirror is hinged so that it can be opened to reflect
the image from the camera's LCD monitor for viewing from the rear of the housing.
During transportation, please remember to close the mirror by pressing it against
the side of the housing or lid snap.
BATTERY AND TAPE__________________________________________________________
Install a fully charged Sony battery on the camera:
This supplemental set of instructions describes additional features specific
to your housing model. Prior to testing the system in the water, please read
this supplement along with the general instruction manual to become familiar
with its features and functions.
Ikelite Video Cases are slightly negative in salt water for stability. This
housing has been water pressure tested at the factory and has a working
depth of 60m (200').
Power
Power Zoom
Lid Snap
Focus/Exposure
HOUSING CONTROLS________________
AS Shift
WB Shift/
• Power On/Off / Mode
Cam Ctrl Dial
• Start/Stop
Port
Touch
Pad
• Snap Shot
Mirror
• Power Zoom
• Photo
T. P.
Bottom Bar
Back Light/
Manual Button
Sony NP-FH50, NP-FH60, NP-FH70
Other brand batteries may not fit inside the housing.
Make sure you have loaded an appropriate digital cassette tape in the camera.
• Auto / Manual Focus Lock
• Camera Control Dial
• Back Light/Manual Button
• LCD Screen Control #1
• LCD Screen Control #2
• LCD Screen Control #3
• LCD Reversing Circuit On/Off
• Display Batt Info
Base
OPTIONAL WIDE ANGLE LENS_______________________________________________
The housing’s port accepts optional 67mm threaded waterproof Wide-Angle lenses
such as the Ikelite #6420 W-20, Epoque DCL-20 and Inon UWL-100 Type 2. These
waterproof lenses secure to the outside of the lens port.
Should you elect to use an optional waterproof lens, carefully thread the lens on
the front of the lens port on the housing. The lens threads are very fine; DO NOT cross
thread. It should screw on very easily. If it is difficult to turn, you are cross threading.
On/Off
for Reverse
Circuit
Snap Shot
Eyeport
• Touch Pad Controls
Start/
Stop
INTERNAL WIDE-ANGLE LENS OPTION ________________________________________
Special ports are available for use with the Raynox HD-5050 Pro high definition
wide-angle lens. optional ports sold separately as dome port #9304 or flat lens port
MAIN O-RING #0109_________________
O-rings last several years if properly
maintained. Control seals should not need to
be replaced as long as the control shafts are
kept clean and lightly lubricated.
not
#9304.1. Raynox HD-5050 Pro lens not included. Lens
through Ikelite.
available for purchase
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