ASL INTERCOM BLuFisH HD User manual
B L u F i s H H D
BLuFisH HD
High Definition remote head point of view camera housing
User’s manual
BluFish-Inst.01
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Features / 4
Getting Started / 5
Unpacking / 6
Features & Controls / 7
Preparing Camera Head / 8
Sealing the connector / 9
Installing Lens Port / 10-11
Installing rear cover / 12
Maintenance / 13
Specifications / 14
Table of contents
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Features
Your BLuFISH HD comes to you as a kit to assemble for the Iconix HD-
RH1 POV camera head. The fully assembled system will give you access
to high quality features such as:
High Definition Images
High Performance Controls
Multi-Format Solution
High Quality construction
Corrosion resistant material
Flat port and Dome port optics
Pressure tested to 100 meters
NOTE:
Before you use the system underwater for the first time, please read
these instructions and test the system without the camera head and
lens inside. This way should an error occur during initial O-ring in-
stallation which would cause the housing to flood you will not dam-
age your camera.
BLuFish underwater housing for the
Iconix HD POV (HD-RH1) camera
Features
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Getting started
What to know about the ICONIX HD-RH1 1/3” Progressive 3CCD
HDTV Camera
A revolutionary High Definition remote head point of view camera system
providing a high-performance, multi-format solution in a small package.
Image Sensor
1/3-inch Progressive CCD
Optical System
1/3-inch 3-CCD Prism
Multi-Format:
720p @ 24,25,30,50 and 60 Hz
1080i @ 50 & 60 Hz
1080p @ 24, 25, 30, 50 and 60 Hz
700 Lines (720p), 900 Lines (1080i/p)
SDI, DVI-D, and Analog Outputs
14-Bit Quantization
Electronic Shutter and Enhancement
Programmable Gamma Function
Genlock and Remote Control
What to know about the LEMO Cable Assembly
10m Cable Part # 205004-B Price $695
3m Cable Part # 205002-B Price $495
Tripod Mount Part # 400015-B Price $65
Getting started
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Unpacking
Thank you for buying the BLuFISH HD. This fully integrated system will
provide you with all the necessary features for High Definition underwater
POV imaging.
Your purchase of the BLuFISH HD comes with a 90 day warranty on
parts and workmanship.
While precautions have been taken on the packaging and the shipping,
some damage may have occurred during shipping. We suggest you in-
spect your BLuFISH HD package and the individual parts in order to see
if any damage has occurred or if any parts are missing. If the external
packaging appears to be damaged, we suggest you contact the shipping
company directly for coverage.
When unpacking your system, you will find the following:
BLuFISH HD Aluminum Housing
Flatport Lens asembly
Dome port assembly
F-stop marker ring
Iris ring stud
Connector sealing assembly kit
Connector sealing sleeve
Rear Bulkhead
Rear bulkhead sleeve
O-ring tool
O-ring lube
Allen Key
Unpacking
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Features & Controls
1 - Dome port
2 - Iris ring
3 - Mounting shoe
4 - Flat port
5 - Locking screw
6 - Rear cover assembly
7 - Video cable
Features & Controls
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Preparing the Camera Head
Whether you are using the Fuji 2.8mm lens or the Fuji 4mm lens, the
camera head preparation will be the same. The operation has to be done
on the lens itself to adapt it to the BLuFISH lens adaptor. If the threaded
mounting block is attached to the camera head, it will have to be re-
moved, as the camera head will not fit into the housing with it on.
1. First, take your accessory lens
(Fuji 2.8mm or 4mm) and securely
screw it on the camera head.
2. Identify the philips head screw
near the aperture values and
unscrew it from the lens. Keep it
close for use on step 3.
3. Place the Iris bushing as shown
and secure it into place by screw-
ing the philips head screw back
into place. The bushing should
be steady and solid. Do not over
tighten the screw. This may cause
damage to the lens.
By now, you should have your
camera head all set for the final
assembly. Leave the cover on in
order to protect the lens
Preparing Camera Head
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Sealing the connector
ASL assumes that you already
have your LEMO Connector in hand
before you start assembling the
unit. Make sure when you prepare
your cable that the cable diameter
is around .215 inches or else the
system will not seal correctly.
NOTE: Your BLuFISH HD Hous-
ing was shipped to you with a short
piece of cable showing the order of
assembly. Pay attention to this as-
sembly as you take it apart so you’ll
be familiar with putting it together
with your 18-pin LEMO connector.
1. First, insert the 2 rings, as shown,
onto the LEMO cable. It is impera-
tive that the smaller ring is inserted
before going to step #2.
2. Prepare all the sealing sleeve
parts so they line up as shown here.
Insert the o-rings on the cable in
the same order that you see in the
diagram.
NOTE: O-rings #3 & #4 may be
difficult to install on the cable. Use
the o-ring tool to roll it over the con-
nector. See image beside.
3. Respectively assemble the two
pieces #2 and the two #6 as shown
in the diagram. Hold them together
by installing o-rings #1 & #5. Make
sure that the configuration is exactly
as shown. This way, you guarantee
a perfect seal to your cable. Finally,
push #2 and #6 together.
For more info on how to perform
this operation, please refer to the
instructional video at :
Sealing Connector
http://www.airsealand.com/sales/gear/blufish/
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Installing lens port
1. Locate the notch that is ma-
chined on the front lens port. Slide
the camera lens into the lens port
and line up the Iris bushing with
the notch so the camera lens sits
properly in the port. At the same
time, inspect the o-rings on the
lens port in order to see if there is
dirt or debris. If any, gently wipe
it off with your finger or a lint free
tissue. Add some silicone grease
(provided) if necessary.
2. Pass the connector through
the rear bulkhead, then through
the main body. Leave enough
loose cable so you can handle the
connector easily. The back pre-as-
sembly should look like the image
beside.
3. Once the camera lens is secure-
ly installed in the port, push them
into the main body until the white
spacer rests against the main
body. You may feel a bit of friction
while inserting the port. This is due
to the o-rings creating a correct
seal.
Also, make sure that when in-
serting the camera head into the
main body that both the camera
and main body inside profile mate
correctly. This way, you assure a
perfect fit.
Installing lens port
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Installing lens port
4. Finally, lock the lens port onto
the main body by screwing in the
thumbscrew located on the front
part of the port. Once completed,
you may try to adjust / turn the iris
dial. The dial will turn smoothly on
the port and will change the cam-
era lens’ iris value.
Installing rear cover
1. First, inspect all the o-rings to
detect any dirt or debris. Clean
them if necessary. Then insert
the rear cover into the main body.
Lock it into place using the bigger
locking ring.
2. Once the rear cover is installed,
slide the sealing sleeve assembly
into the rear cover. The rear flange
sits on the rear edge of the cover.
Make sure that the sleeve assem-
bly is securely installed and lock it
into place by screwing the smaller
locking ring onto the cover.
Fully Assembled
Installing rear cover
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Maintenance
Keeping your system clean and preventing it from any damage will ex-
tend its lifetime and performance. This section will tell you how to main-
tain your system. Please refer to the instructional video and/or contact
ASL for more info.
While assembling the unit
Inspect all the o-rings to detect any dirt or debris. If any, wipe them off
with your finger or a lint free cloth. Gently lubricate them. Do not over
lubricate, as this could attract more dirt and debris. It is good to some-
times remove the o-rings from their location and make an overall inspec-
tion. When replacing them on the unit, do not overstretch them so that
they will keep their properties. If you use the system quite often in salt
water and/or hostile environment, we suggest that you send your system
for an overall service every year. Having the o-rings serviced once in a
while will extend their lifetime and their performance. An o-ring that has
never been serviced could lose its round profile, become dry and lose its
properties.
After Every Dive
Rinse the unit in fresh water for at least 10 minutes after every dive. If
you can leave it in fresh water for longer, please do so. This will prevent
salt and sand to build up on and between the pieces. Use a clean towel
to remove the excess water and completely dry the unit.
Storage
We suggest that you always keep your system in a dry and clean envi-
ronment. Avoid leaving the unit near high sources of heat or cold since
condensation may build up inside and damage the camera head.
Maintenance
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Specifications
All pieces are corrosion resistant Aluminum Alloy and Stainless
Steel.
Length (excluding cable): 9.85 inches
Max Width: 4.50 inches
Max Height: 4.50 inches
Weight:
With Dome Port : 852g (1lb 14oz)
With Flat Port : 661g (1lb 7oz)
In Sea water including camera head / Dome port : 274g (0.604 lbs)
In Fresh water including camera head / Dome port : 290g (0.639 lbs)
Specifications
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Warranty
All manufactured parts of your BLuFISH HD Housing are fully covered for
defects in manufacture up to 90 days under normal use. The warranty
will automatically become void if the equipment has been mishandled,
abused or modified in any way. Scratches or damages to the dome port
or flatport are not covered under this warranty. ASL Productions, Inc. is
not responsible for ANY damage to any cameras placed inside the BLu-
FISH HD Housing.
These warranties extend only to the original purchaser through ASL Pro-
ductions, Inc. or an authorized dealer.
The expressed warranty set forth herein is in lieu of all other warranties
expressed or implied, including without limitation any warranties of mer-
chantability or fitness for a particular purpose, and all such warranties are
hereby disclaimed and excluded by the manufacturer. Repair or replace-
ment of any defective part of the Housing is the sole and exclusive rem-
edy provided hereunder. ASL Productions, Inc. will not be liable for any
further loss, damages, or expenses, including incidental or consequential
damages directly or indirectly arising from the sale or use of this product.
Before returning your BLuFISH HD Housing for care, please call or
e-mail our service department for an RMA# (Return Merchandise Au-
thorization). Ship your product prepaid freight with the return number
printed on the outside of the box. It is recommended that you keep your
shipper’s tracking number until the product is returned to you.
Caution: Do not ship your camera inside any housing. Shipping
companies may drop your system from up to three feet which could
damage your camera.
RETURN POLICY: Returns will be accepted within 30 days of pur-
chase date as long as the item has not been used. There will be a 15%
restocking fee for returned items. Please call or email for instructions
before shipping back your item.
Warranty
Air Sea Land Gear Inc.
19-69 Steinway Street
Astoria, New York 11105-1108
1 888-ASL-LENS - Sales and Marketing
718-626-2646 - Sales and Marketing
718-626-1493 - Fax
sales@airsealand.com
www.airsealand.com
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