AMPHIBICO Genesis User manual

HOUSING FOR THE SONY NEX FS-100
INSTRUCTION MANUAL

Table of content
Introduction and features Page 1
Unpacking your housing Page 2
Housing controls description Page 3
Preparing camcorder and housing Page 4 to 7
Housing and camcorder operation Page 8 to 12
Specications    Page12
Maintenance Page 13
Accessories Page 14
Shooting tips Page 15
Warranty conditions Page 16
INTRODUCTION & FEATURES
GENESIS FS100
Marine housing for the Sony NEX-FS100U
The NEW Amphibico GENESIS housing for the Sony FS100U NXCAM HD PRO camcorder is built with
the same high quality solid aluminum construction as our previous PRO line of housings, no compromise
was taken to create the New “GENESIS” line from Amphibico. Keeping in mind total ergonomics and
underwater balance, its compact design with an intergraded electronic grip system makes the unit extre-
mely user friendly underwater.
This full featured housing will provide access to all key camcorder functions to depths of 330 feet (100
meters). Amphibico’s high quality full zoom-through 94° optics (optional) will complement the package.
Features & Controls:
- 14 Electronic push button controls to access over 25 functions
- Power On/Off
- Record/Standby
- Control Panel for menu access to camcorder functions
- Proportional Manual Focus
- Proportional Manual Zoom knob
- Manual White Balance
- Manual Iris
- Manual Gain
- Manual Shutter Speed
- Sensitive Hydrophone
- Moisture sensor alarm
- Tallylightashesgreenwhilelming
- 3 Auxiliary ports
- Bayonet lens mounting system
- Conveniently designed to accept Aquatica ports
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UNPACKING YOUR HOUSING
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 housing once without camcorder installed to
insure the housing is water tight.
This instruction manual assumes that the user is already familiar with the SONY® NEX-FS100U
camcorder. If not, please read instruction manuals thoroughly before beginning to use the housing.
Your GENESIS FS100 underwater housing comes to you as follows:
A) Marine Housing
B) Removable / lockable camcorder saddle (shipped in its position inside the housing)
C) O-ring kit (# ACOR-0124) with container of silicone grease
D) Instruction manual and warranty card
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PLEASE REFER TO OWNER MANUAL FOR PROPER USE.
ACCIDENTAL DAMAGE, SAND OR DIRTON O-RINGS,
THREADS OR SEALING SURFACES MAY PREVENT AN
ADEQUATE SEAL. IT IS THE
RESPONSAB ILITY OF THE
CUSTOMER TO TEST THE SEALS BEFORE EACH DIVE,
BEFORE INSTALLATION OF THE CAMERA:
IMMERSE THE HOUSING WITH THE PORTAND
BULKHEAD CONNECTIONS TO BE USED ON THE DIVE
IN SHALLOW WATER FOR THIRTY SECONDS
(MINIMUM) , AND INSPECT THOROUGHLY FOR LEAKS
BEFORE INSTALLING CAMERA EQUIPMENT.
THE
AQUATICA WARRANTY DOES NOT APPLY IN THE
EVENT OF AFAILURE TO PERFORM THIS “SEAL TEST”
OR IN THE ABSENCE OF EVIDENCE OF A DEFECT IN
THE MANUFACTURE OF THE PRODUCT.
WARNING
Frontports
Qty : 1
Main Inner O-rin g
Qty : 1
Main Outer O-rin g
Qty : 1
O-ringLubricant
Qty : 1
FS-100 maintenance O-ringkit
HOUSING FOR THE SONY NEX FS-100
INSTRUCTION MANUAL

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HOUSING CONTROLS
1-Right Electronic Grip
2-- Iris Wheel
3- Left Electronic Grip
4-- Focus Wheel
5--Accessory Mounting Holes 2 x 1/4» -20, 2 x 10-24
6- Carry Handle & trim weigh bracket mounting Rail
7- LCD Display Window
8-Rear bulkhead hinge
9- Auxiliary port
10- Auxiliary port
11- Auxiliary port
12- Hydrophone
13- Bayonet Mount Lens system
14- Bayonet port lock release knob
15-Zoom housing gear
16-Zoom knob
17-Anode
18- Menu Control Panel
19-mounting holes 1/4-20 x 3
20-housing tray
21-maintence plug
22-Rear door latch

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PREPARING CAMCORDER & HOUSING
OPENING THE HOUSING
Sitthehousingonaatsurface.Pressandrotatebothsafety
latches counter clockwise simultaneously until the rear door
opens.
REMOVING THE SADDLE
1. Push the saddle locking mechanism as indicated in order to
release the saddle from its locked position.
2. Use the handle to pull the saddle completely out of the housing.
SETTING THE CAMCORDER
1.Removehandcradle,mic.supportholderandviewnderhoodfromcamcorder.Itshouldbelikethis
image.
2.RotateandiptheLCDpaneltorestoreitbacktothe
original position with the LCD screen facing out.
- Open support holder to expose the mounting screws.
3. Set display output to “ALL OUTPUT” and
set all markers to OFF if using an external monitor
4. Set AUTO LOCK switch to the manual.
5 . Audio Settings
- Set Input 2 to MIC
- Set CH1 & CH2 TO “INPUT 2”
- Set audio levels to manual and set dial to level 10 for
maximum hydrophone performance.

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PREPARING CAMCORDER & HOUSING
INSTALLING THE SADDLE
Place the saddle under camcorder with its handle pointing the back of the
camcorder. Align the thumb screw’s saddle and guide pin with the camcor-
der’s tripod mounting holes. Hand tighten the thumb screw to secure the
saddle to the camcorder.
CONNECTING THE SADDLE
REMOTE: Connect the cable from the rear of the saddle to the
camcorders REMOTE jack.
AUDIO: Connect the XLR microphone connector to the
camcorder’s INPUT 2 MIC jack, located on the rear of
camcorder.
VIDEO: Connect the yellow RCA jack to VIDEO OUT yellow jack on rear of
camcorder
PREPARING 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. Turn ON the camera.
2. Line up the camcorder and saddle with the docking rails found on the left
and right sides inside the housing. Watch the cables !
3. Insert the camcorder and slide it all the way until the saddle connector makes contact with the docking tray
connector. At this point the saddle lock should have engaged on the left side of saddle.
CLOSING THE HOUSING
1. While the housing is open, inspect the two o-rings and the sealing surface for dirt and debris. If necessary, clean
them with a lint free tissue. Make sure that the two o-rings and the sealing surface are clean. Then apply a small
amount of lubricant (supplied) to the o-rings.
NOTE: If you have to change your o-rings, make sure you are using the o-rings provided with the package. Using
different o-rings than those in the o-ring kit may cause the housing to leak and result in damage.
2. Make sure that the saddle cables do not block the sealing
surface. If any cable gets pinched, the system might be intermittent or not functioning at all. Close the rear door
until the latch begins to engage.
INPUT 2
COMPONENT OUT
REMOTE

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MOUNTING THE PORT
Before mounting the port on the housing always ensure that the port O-ring is clean, lubricated and proper-
ly seated in its groove and that he sealing surface on the housing is clean and free of physical damage.
The GENESIS HD Digital Housing System features a bayonet mount #13 equipped with a locking mechanism
#14 If there is already a port or extension mounted on the housing and you wish to remove it, simply pull
the lock lever (key 18) until it stop, rotate the port counter clockwise and carefully pull out, and put it aside
in a safe place with the port lens delicate surface protected.
To mount the port or extension ring simply:
1. Place the housing on its back on a soft steady surface.
2. Place the port or extension ring inside the main port of
the housing. Align one of the four alignment notches with the
opening of the housing.
3. Place your hands on opposite sides of the port or exten-
sion ring.
4. Push with even force on both sides of the port or extension
ring until you feel it snap into place. Make sure the bayonet is
completely inside the housing.
5. Turn the port clockwise until it stops. Do not force, if there
is too much resistance takes the port off, check the O-ring and retry.
6. Check to ensure for the proper seating and sealing of the port or extension and that it is safely locked
on the housing.
Note: It is recommended that you familiarize yourself with this mount by trying it without the camera;
this will allows you to see the inside view of the bayonet mount and of the ports or extension rings in the
housing.
Lock
Unlock
Press to
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PREPARING CAMCORDER & HOUSING
INSTALLING ACCESSORIES
The GENESIS has been equipped with mounting holes and
a railing system 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 monitor or
video lights require to be connected to the housing. Accessory
connector ports (three on the right side) for installing external
monitor.
Achieving neutral buoyancy and balance
DependingontheDomeportandlenscongurationandaddingaccessoriestothehousingmaymakeit
heavier or off balance in the water. In freshwater and seawater the GENESIS can be perfectly balanced and
neutral in buoyancy by trimming it with the optional trim weigh kit and the port of choice.
WATER ENTRY
1. Always turn housing to its ON position before entering water. To turn it ON, use the right grip trigger
button.ThisisconrmedbytheCAM.indicatorlightturningonsteadygreen.ThecamcordertopLCD
viewnderwillalsoturnON.Doingstep1willactivatethebuilt-inmoisturealarmsensorlocatedinthe
bottom of the housing.
IMPORTANT
TherightlightsonbothgripswillstartashingREDifwaterleakageoccursinsidethehousing.Remove
from
water as soon as possible, take the camcorder out of the housing and inspect all seals and the inside of
the
housing. ALWAYS REMEMBER DIVER SAFETY FIRST.
2.Lowerthehousingjustbelowthewatersurfaceinlevelpositionandholdforoneminutetoconrmthere
is no leakage in the housing. Never leap into the water while holding the housing. Always have the housing
handed to you or lowered down once you are in the water.
3. Point the lens of the housing upwards and shake off any air bubbles. It may also be necessary to gently
wipethelenswithyourngertoremovebubbles.
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Trim Weight & Handle Kit
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HOUSING & CAMCORDER OPERATION
The GENESIS offers a large range of electronic functions. This chapter will explain to you in detail all of
these functions.
POWER ON
The camcorder should be powered ON by default after inser-
ting it into the housing. In the event that it's not, the trigger
button on the right grip will activate the camcorder. Simply
press on it once and the CAM indicator light will turn on stea-
dygreenandthetopLCDviewnderwillalsobeturnedonto
conrmthepowerONofthecamcorder.
POWER OFF
To power off the camcorder during a dive will allow you to save on battery energy.
To do so, push and hold down on one of the Menu control panel button as indicated.
CAM MODE
The housing will set itself to record/standby mode (CAM indi-
cator LED is steady green) when initially turned ON. To record
a scene, simply press on the right grip trigger button. The
CAMindicatorLEDwillashgreenwhenrecording.Pressing
it again will bring it back to record/standby mode.
HOUSING & CAMCORDER OPERATION
ZOOMING
On the GENESIS, zooming is achieved by using the mechani-
cal knob on the left side of housing Zoom Knob
Right grip
trigger button
CAM NAV.
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Power ON
MENU CONTROL PANEL
Record/Standby
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FOCUSING
The camcorder focus on the GENESIS can be set to either
auto or manual focus. To toggle from auto to manual focus,
press down on the MOMENT AF button while holding down
the shift key, on left grip.
Manual Focus
Inmanualfocus,youcanadjustthefocusbyusingthefocuswheeltoneadjustthefocus.
Use the MOMENT AF button (by holding it down) to temporally auto focus. Letting go will
return to manual focus.
Expanded Focus
Press the EXP. FOCUS button to magnify the center of the screen when in
manual focus. Pressing it again will bring back the screen to its original size.
Focus Wheel functionality
The focus wheel is spring loaded and maintains a zero (non active) position when not in use.
DISPLAY Toggle
This function allows you to display ON or OFF the camcorder’s information
onthe camcordersLCD viewnderwhile recordingor inplayback mode.
To access this function, while holding down the shift key (left trigger button)
press the WB Preset button on the right grip.
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