Fantasea Line FRX100 VA R User manual

FRX100 VA
for Sony
RX100
Instruction Manual
FRX100 VA R Housing
Instruction Manual
Fantasea Line
FRX100 VA
R
Housing
(Cat. No. 1512)
RX100
VA, V, RX100 IV and
RX100 I
Instruction Manual
Instruction Manual
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Housing
RX100 I
II

TABLE OF CONTENTS
TABLE OF CONTENTS
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DISCLAIMER ................................
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INTRODUCTION
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GENERAL INFORMATION
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FEATURES & SPECIFICATIONS
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INCLUDED IN PACKAGE
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IDENTIFICATION OF HOUSING PARTS
SETTING UP THE HOUSING
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PREPARING THE CAMERA
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PREPARING THE HOUSING
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OPENING THE HOUSING
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CHECKING THE O-RING
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WHEN INSTALLING THE RX100 III
CAMERA INSIDE THE HO
INSTALLING THE CAMERA
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CLOSING THE HOUSING
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REMOVING THE CAMERA FROM THE H
OUSING
USING THE CAMERA BUILT-IN FLASH
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FANTASEA HYBRID VACU
UM SAFETY SYSTEM
OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES
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EXTERNAL FLASHES
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LENS ACCESSORIES
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CARE & MAINTENANCE
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DISCLAIMER
While every effort has been made in or
manual is accurate and complete, no liability will be accepted for any errors or omissions. Fantasea Line
reserves the right to change product specifications and features described herein at a
notice. No part of this instruction manual may be copied, translated or reproduced without the prior
written permission of Fantasea Line. Fantasea Line makes no warranties aside from limited product
warranty as described at the end of
this manual.
INTRODUCTION
General Information
The FRX100 VA R Housing features
a stylish and ergonomic
VA, RX100 V, RX100 IV and RX100 III
digital camera
highest professional standards of function, style and durability. It is depth rate
features
ergonomically designed and labeled controls. The Fantasea
waterproof home for the Sony
RX100 V
The FRX100 VA R Housing
is ideal for outdoor and underwater photogr
can dive or snorkel and capture all the excitement of this fascinating world, while outdoor photographers
also have the option of capturing the action of
sailing, bo
ating, surfing, fishing, hunting, backpacking and camping. The
resistant and protects the camera from water, sand, dust, frost
and harmful occurrences. The
FRX100 VA R
accessory s
ystem, enabling photographers to enhance the quality of their images.
Note
Please read this manual carefully in order to properly operate the
Housing
. Store this manual in a safe place for further reference once you have
read it.
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While every effort has been made in or
der to ensure that the information included in this instruction
manual is accurate and complete, no liability will be accepted for any errors or omissions. Fantasea Line
reserves the right to change product specifications and features described herein at a
notice. No part of this instruction manual may be copied, translated or reproduced without the prior
written permission of Fantasea Line. Fantasea Line makes no warranties aside from limited product
this manual.
a stylish and ergonomic
design, specifically created for the
digital camera
s. The FRX100 VA R Housing
is manufactured to the
highest professional standards of function, style and durability. It is depth rate
d to 60m/200 feet and
ergonomically designed and labeled controls. The Fantasea
FRX100 VA R
is the ultimate
RX100 V
A, RX100 V, RX100 IV and RX100 III.
is ideal for outdoor and underwater photogr
aphy. Underwater photographers
can dive or snorkel and capture all the excitement of this fascinating world, while outdoor photographers
also have the option of capturing the action of
outdoor and water
sports activities, such as
ating, surfing, fishing, hunting, backpacking and camping. The
FRX100 VA R
resistant and protects the camera from water, sand, dust, frost
, impact, as well as
other damaging elements
FRX100 VA R
Housing was designed to
be compatible with a complete
ystem, enabling photographers to enhance the quality of their images.
Please read this manual carefully in order to properly operate the
. Store this manual in a safe place for further reference once you have
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der to ensure that the information included in this instruction
manual is accurate and complete, no liability will be accepted for any errors or omissions. Fantasea Line
reserves the right to change product specifications and features described herein at a
ny time without prior
notice. No part of this instruction manual may be copied, translated or reproduced without the prior
written permission of Fantasea Line. Fantasea Line makes no warranties aside from limited product
design, specifically created for the
Sony RX100
is manufactured to the
d to 60m/200 feet and
is the ultimate
aphy. Underwater photographers
can dive or snorkel and capture all the excitement of this fascinating world, while outdoor photographers
sports activities, such as
paddle sports,
FRX100 VA R
Housing is shock
other damaging elements
be compatible with a complete
Please read this manual carefully in order to properly operate the
FRX100 VA R
. Store this manual in a safe place for further reference once you have

Features & Specifications

M16 port for optional Vacuum Safety System*
 Moisture detector and alarm
included
 Depth rated to 60m/200 feet
 M
ade from durable injection molded Polycarbonate
 Access to all essential
camera controls and functions
 Shock resistant
 Double O-ring main seal
 Special cold-shoe
mount for lighting accessories

Removable double fiber optic cable
 Removable flash diffuser
 Removable anti-
glare hood for the LCD screen

Easy and secure installation of camera
 Lens Port Cover

Compatible with a wide range of underwater photo accessories

Weight (with camera on land):
 Weight (without ca
mera on land
 Dimensions
(without accessories)
 Manufacturer’s warranty
* Vacuum valve and vacuum pump are
not included
Note
If using the housing to accommodate the
instructions provided in
Housing”
prior to installing the camera inside the housing.
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M16 port for optional Vacuum Safety System*
included
ade from durable injection molded Polycarbonate
camera controls and functions
with clearly labeled controls
mount for lighting accessories
Removable double fiber optic cable
connection plate
glare hood for the LCD screen
Easy and secure installation of camera
Compatible with a wide range of underwater photo accessories
Weight (with camera on land):
900g
mera on land
): 600g
(without accessories)
: 15.5 x 14.5 x 12 cm \ 6.25 x 5.75 x
4.75 inch (W x D x H)
not included
with this housing and can be ordered separately.
If using the housing to accommodate the
RX100 III
camera
instructions provided in
the section “
When installing the RX100 III Inside the
prior to installing the camera inside the housing.
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with clearly labeled controls
4.75 inch (W x D x H)
with this housing and can be ordered separately.
camera
, please follow the
When installing the RX100 III Inside the
prior to installing the camera inside the housing.

INCLUDED IN PACKAGE
1
.
FRX100 VA R
Housing
2. Removable flash
diffuser with secure
3. Hand lanyard
4. Silicone grease
5. Anti-glare hood
for LCD screen
6. Small plastic C-shaped w
asher
2
4
Camera not included
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INCLUDED IN PACKAGE
diffuser with secure
line
for LCD screen
asher
7
.
Screwdriver
8.
Silica gel packs
9. O-
ring remover
10.
Spare back door O
11.
Diffuser quick release secure string
(housing side)
12.
Lens Port Cove
1
5
8
9
3
11
12
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Silica gel packs
ring remover
Spare back door O
-ring seal
Diffuser quick release secure string
(housing side)
Lens Port Cove
r
7
10
6

IDENTIFICATION OF HO
Top of Housing -
Corresponding numbered descriptions are found on the following page
Note
1.
Please refer to the
manual
controls and functions.
2.
It is strongly rec
controls topside before using these controls underwater.
1
.
Zoom Control
2
.
Shutter Releas
e
3
.
On/Off
4
.
Mode Dial
5
.
Cold Shoe Mount
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IDENTIFICATION OF HO
USING PARTS
Corresponding numbered descriptions are found on the following page
Please refer to the
Sony RX100 VA / V / IV / III
camera instruction
manual
s
for detailed descriptions and instructions regarding all camera
controls and functions.
It is strongly rec
ommended that you familiarize yourself with all the
controls topside before using these controls underwater.
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Corresponding numbered descriptions are found on the following page
camera instruction
for detailed descriptions and instructions regarding all camera
ommended that you familiarize yourself with all the
controls topside before using these controls underwater.

Numbered descriptions below refer
to corresponding numbers on
1. Zoom Control –
Turning this control ac
a. In Shooting Mode –
i. Turn the zoom
control
ii. T
urn the zoom control
area of the frame
b. In Playback Mode -
use the zoom control as an index or playback lever.
2. Shutter Release – A
ctivates the ca
picture.
3. On/Off-
Pushing this control activates the camera power switch button
4. Mode Dial – Turn this dial
to change
Important Notice! It is
recomm
camera inside the housing.
Please
5. Cold-
Shoe Mount for Lighting Accessories
on top of the housing by using a dedicated connector. For further information regarding such
connectors, please visit the Fantasea website
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to corresponding numbers on
the top housing
graphic
Turning this control ac
tivates the camera zoom button.
control
clockwise to zoom out, increasin
g the area visible in the frame.
urn the zoom control
counterclockwise to zoom in
, so that the subject fills a larger
area of the frame
and for close-up and macro images
to be taken.
use the zoom control as an index or playback lever.
ctivates the ca
mera shutter release button
and auto focus prior to taking the
Pushing this control activates the camera power switch button
and turns the camera on/off
to change
shooting modes.
recomm
ended to align housing and camera mode dial
s
Please
refer to the section “Installing the Camera
” for
Shoe Mount for Lighting Accessories
- Enables mounting a flash,
video light,
on top of the housing by using a dedicated connector. For further information regarding such
connectors, please visit the Fantasea website
– www.fantasea.com
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graphic
(previous page):
g the area visible in the frame.
, so that the subject fills a larger
to be taken.
use the zoom control as an index or playback lever.
and auto focus prior to taking the
and turns the camera on/off
.
s
prior to installing the
” for
more information.
video light,
torch or focus light
on top of the housing by using a dedicated connector. For further information regarding such

Front Side of Housing -
Corresponding
6. Fiber Optic Cable Plate-
a. When installed
on the housing, the fiber optic cable plate and the two adaptors inserted
inside it allow for an easy attachment of 2 fiber opt
instructions, please refer to the section “
b.
Remove the fiber optic cable plate from the housing in order to make use of the internal
camera
flash during your dive. In order to remove the plate, insert
adaptors installed inside the plate and pull the plate upwards till it is removed from its slot.
Note that
when photographing using the camera built
accessory should be installed, or else unwanted
c.
Make sure the fiber optic cable plate i
avoid losing it during the dive.
d.
If using only one external flash
place to block any light coming out of the exposed adaptor hole.
9
.
Tripod Mounting Screw Holes
(bottom)
10.
Lanyard Loop
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Corresponding
numbered descriptions are found
below the image
on the housing, the fiber optic cable plate and the two adaptors inserted
inside it allow for an easy attachment of 2 fiber opt
ic cables to the housing. For further
instructions, please refer to the section “
External Flashes”.
Remove the fiber optic cable plate from the housing in order to make use of the internal
flash during your dive. In order to remove the plate, insert
your fingers beneath the
adaptors installed inside the plate and pull the plate upwards till it is removed from its slot.
when photographing using the camera built
-
in flash only, the flash diffuser
accessory should be installed, or else unwanted
shading will occur in most images taken.
Make sure the fiber optic cable plate i
s secured to the housing by its secure line
avoid losing it during the dive.
If using only one external flash
,
make sure the second fiber optic cable adaptor rema
place to block any light coming out of the exposed adaptor hole.
Tripod Mounting Screw Holes
(bottom)
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below the image
on the housing, the fiber optic cable plate and the two adaptors inserted
ic cables to the housing. For further
Remove the fiber optic cable plate from the housing in order to make use of the internal
your fingers beneath the
adaptors installed inside the plate and pull the plate upwards till it is removed from its slot.
in flash only, the flash diffuser
shading will occur in most images taken.
s secured to the housing by its secure line
in order to
make sure the second fiber optic cable adaptor rema
ins in its
6. Fiber Optic
Cable Plate
7
.
Control Ring
8
.
Lens Port

7. Control Ring –
Turning this control activates the control ring around the camera lens.
functions can
be assigned to the control ring and w
just by turning the control ring.
To edit the settings of the control ring, enter the Menu
Control Ring, and select the desired function.
8. Lens Port-
The housing lens port
“wet”
accessory filters and lenses
filters. In order to maintain the threads of the lens port, it is recommended to apply a small amount
of silic
one grease to the threads on the housing port and on the accessory lens prior to installation.
For a selection of lens accessories available, visit the Fantasea website
9. Tripod Mounting Screw Holes
–
addition
of various image enhancement acces
any one of 3 adjustment positions, you can better determine how and where to position the housing
on the tray.
This configuration also allows for the use of 2 set screws for the tray mount, thereby
preven
ting any swiveling of the housing on the tray.
10. Lanyard Loops – The 4 lanyard
Hand Strap to the housing, as well as to secure accessories using snap cords or secure strings.
Important Notice
Screws longer
Mounting Plate, as they might damage the plate and housing.
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Turning this control activates the control ring around the camera lens.
be assigned to the control ring and w
hen shooting,
established s
just by turning the control ring.
To edit the settings of the control ring, enter the Menu
 Custom Settings 
Control Ring, and select the desired function.
The housing lens port
features a 67mm thread and it’s
compatible with a wide variety of
accessory filters and lenses
, including macro lenses, wide angle lenses and color correction
filters. In order to maintain the threads of the lens port, it is recommended to apply a small amount
one grease to the threads on the housing port and on the accessory lens prior to installation.
For a selection of lens accessories available, visit the Fantasea website
www.fantasea.com
–
Enable mounting the housing on a tray, thereby
of various image enhancement acces
sories to your
underwater photo system
any one of 3 adjustment positions, you can better determine how and where to position the housing
This configuration also allows for the use of 2 set screws for the tray mount, thereby
ting any swiveling of the housing on the tray.
loops featured on the housing
are used to attach a Hand Lanyard or
Hand Strap to the housing, as well as to secure accessories using snap cords or secure strings.
Screws longer
than 7mm should not be screwed into the housing Tripod
Mounting Plate, as they might damage the plate and housing.
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Turning this control activates the control ring around the camera lens.
Your favorite
established s
ettings can be changed
Custom Key Settings 
compatible with a wide variety of
, including macro lenses, wide angle lenses and color correction
filters. In order to maintain the threads of the lens port, it is recommended to apply a small amount
one grease to the threads on the housing port and on the accessory lens prior to installation.
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Enable mounting the housing on a tray, thereby
allowing for the
underwater photo system
. By choosing
any one of 3 adjustment positions, you can better determine how and where to position the housing
This configuration also allows for the use of 2 set screws for the tray mount, thereby
are used to attach a Hand Lanyard or
Hand Strap to the housing, as well as to secure accessories using snap cords or secure strings.
than 7mm should not be screwed into the housing Tripod
Mounting Plate, as they might damage the plate and housing.

Back Side of Housing -
Corresponding numbered descriptions are found
11. M16 Port –
Allows installing the
Hybrid Vacuum Safety System
is
which allows confirming the watertight seal of the housing prior and during the dive
Note that the FRX100 VA
R Housing
System, which allow
use of the
Safety System,
a Vacuum Valve (and Vacuum Pump) should be separately ordered and installed
smooth and safe operation of the system, make sure to order the original Fantasea Vac
and Pump. F
or further information
Hybrid Vacuum Safety System”.
Important Notice
Prior to
opening
using the Vacuum Valve.
12
.
M16 Port
19
.
Drive Mode /
Self Timer /
Left
20
.
Select /
Rotary Wheel
25
.
Anti
-
Glare
Hood Rails
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Corresponding numbered descriptions are found
below the image
Allows installing the
Fantasea Hybrid Vacuum Safety System
valve on the housing. The
is
an optional pre-dive
vacuum test and leak detector safety system,
which allows confirming the watertight seal of the housing prior and during the dive
R Housing
includes several components of the
Hybrid Vacuum Safety
use of the
Moisture Detector
. However, in order to make use of the
a Vacuum Valve (and Vacuum Pump) should be separately ordered and installed
smooth and safe operation of the system, make sure to order the original Fantasea Vac
or further information
and installation instructions, please refer to the section “Fantasea
Hybrid Vacuum Safety System”.
opening
a vacuumed housing, the vacuum
should be
using the Vacuum Valve.
13
.
Movie
24. Playback
22
23
.
Custom / Delete
11
.
Flash
Pop
-
Up
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below the image
valve on the housing. The
vacuum test and leak detector safety system,
which allows confirming the watertight seal of the housing prior and during the dive
.
Hybrid Vacuum Safety
. However, in order to make use of the
Vacuum
a Vacuum Valve (and Vacuum Pump) should be separately ordered and installed
. For
smooth and safe operation of the system, make sure to order the original Fantasea Vac
uum Valve
and installation instructions, please refer to the section “Fantasea
should be
released
Movie
(Video Control)
Button
15
. Menu
14
.
Function
16
.
Display
/ Up
17
.
Flash / Right
18
.
Exposure
Compensation /
Photo
Creativity /
Down
21
.
Latch Dial
22
.
Latch Dial Lock
Custom / Delete

12. Flash Pop-Up –
Turning this control counterclockwise will pop
Note that once the camera built
/ Right control (no. 15)
and selecting “flash disabled” on the f
Up control clockwise will not have any effect on the built
Note: When shooting in
M (Manual),
modes, please take into consideration that once the
disabled. Therefore, in such cases, it's recommended to switch to Auto shooting mode to eliminate
the flash after it has been popped up.
13. Movie (Video Control) Button
–
a. Push the Movie
(video)
symbol (REC
) appears and displayed with the elapsed time.
mode, first push the Select (center) control and then the Movie Control.
b. Push the Movie
Control
14. Function – A
llows you to register 12 functions and recall those functions when shooting.
a. Push the
Function control
b.
Select the desired function by
c.
Select the setting value by turning the
15. Menu -
Pushing this control activates the camera menu button
Multi-Selector buttons (16-20)
16. Display / Up –
Pushing this control activates the camera
17. Flash / Right –
Pushing this control activates the came
18.
Exposure Compensation / Photo Creativity / Down
exposure compensation / photo creativity / down
19. Drive Mode / Self Timer / Left
–
20. Select / Rotary Wheel –
c.
Pushing this control activates the camera
d.
Rotating this control operates the camera rotary wheel, thereby enabling to alter exposure
values, navigate through menus and ot
21. Latch Dial –
This dial ensures the housing is properly closed and watertight sealed, when locked fully
into place. For further instructions, please refer to the sections "Opening the Housing” and “Closing
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Turning this control counterclockwise will pop
-up the
camera built
Note that once the camera built
-
in flash has been popped up, it can be disabled again using the
and selecting “flash disabled” on the f
lash mode menu
.
Up control clockwise will not have any effect on the built
-in flash.
M (Manual),
A (Aperture priority) or S (Shutter Speed
modes, please take into consideration that once the
flash has been popped up
disabled. Therefore, in such cases, it's recommended to switch to Auto shooting mode to eliminate
the flash after it has been popped up.
–
(video)
Control in any shootin
g mode to start recording a video. The record
) appears and displayed with the elapsed time.
To record a video in HFR shooting
mode, first push the Select (center) control and then the Movie Control.
Control
again in order to stop recording.
llows you to register 12 functions and recall those functions when shooting.
Function control
.
Select the desired function by
using multi-selector controls.
Select the setting value by turning the
control ring or by using multi-
selector controls.
Pushing this control activates the camera menu button
.
Pushing this control activates the camera
Display / Up button.
Pushing this control activates the came
ra flash mode /
right button.
Exposure Compensation / Photo Creativity / Down
–
Pushing this control activates the camera
exposure compensation / photo creativity / down
button.
Left
– Pushing this control activates the camera d
rive mode / left button.
Pushing this control activates the camera
Select
(confirm selection) button.
Rotating this control operates the camera rotary wheel, thereby enabling to alter exposure
values, navigate through menus and ot
her functions assigned to the rotary wheel.
This dial ensures the housing is properly closed and watertight sealed, when locked fully
into place. For further instructions, please refer to the sections "Opening the Housing” and “Closing
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camera built
-in flash.
in flash has been popped up, it can be disabled again using the
Flash
.
Turning the Flash Pop-
priority) shooting
flash has been popped up
– it cannot be
disabled. Therefore, in such cases, it's recommended to switch to Auto shooting mode to eliminate
g mode to start recording a video. The record
To record a video in HFR shooting
mode, first push the Select (center) control and then the Movie Control.
llows you to register 12 functions and recall those functions when shooting.
selector controls.
right button.
Pushing this control activates the camera
rive mode / left button.
(confirm selection) button.
Rotating this control operates the camera rotary wheel, thereby enabling to alter exposure
her functions assigned to the rotary wheel.
This dial ensures the housing is properly closed and watertight sealed, when locked fully
into place. For further instructions, please refer to the sections "Opening the Housing” and “Closing

the Housing”.
22. Latch Dial Lock (red lever) -
Ensures the secure dial doesn’t accidently open during the dive.
further instructions, please refer to the sections "Opening the Housing” and “Closing the Housing”.
23. Custom / Delete –
a.
In playback mode, push this
b.
To assign additional functions for this button,
Key Settings 
C Button, and select the desired function.
24. Playback –
Pushing this button allows you to enter the playback mode and to revie
videos stored on the memory card.
25. Removable Anti-Glare Hood –
The anti
shooting in bright conditions. It can be removed and installed during the dive.
instructions, please re
fer to the section “Preparing the Housing”.
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Ensures the secure dial doesn’t accidently open during the dive.
further instructions, please refer to the sections "Opening the Housing” and “Closing the Housing”.
In playback mode, push this
control to delete images.
To assign additional functions for this button,
enter the Menu 
Custom Settings
C Button, and select the desired function.
Pushing this button allows you to enter the playback mode and to revie
videos stored on the memory card.
The anti
-
glare hood enables a better view of the LCD screen when
shooting in bright conditions. It can be removed and installed during the dive.
fer to the section “Preparing the Housing”.
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Ensures the secure dial doesn’t accidently open during the dive.
For
further instructions, please refer to the sections "Opening the Housing” and “Closing the Housing”.
Custom Settings
 Custom
Pushing this button allows you to enter the playback mode and to revie
w images or
glare hood enables a better view of the LCD screen when
shooting in bright conditions. It can be removed and installed during the dive.
For further

SETTING
UP THE HOUSING
PREPARING THE CAMERA
1. Install a (preferably empty)
memory card
battery inside the camera.
Note that SDXC Class10 or UHS
required for high frame rate recording with the RX100 IV
2. Remove the camera strap f
rom the camera if one was installed.
3.
Turn the Mode Dial so the Auto (green symbol) shooting mode is selected and aligned with the
white mark on the left of th
e wheel. This will allow for the camera and housing mode dials to be
aligned, so the
housing mode dial
4.
It is recommended to program the camera to the most frequently used underwater photo mode,
lig
hting and other key settings prior to installing the camera in the housing.
PREPARING THE HOUSING
1.
When using the housing for the first time
a. Peel the
transparent plastic
b.
Install the hand lanyard
bottom right of the housing (fa
in order
to make sure it is secure
c.
Install the housing side of t
upper rectangular loop
Plate secure string is attached to
that this line may
come assembled and then there is no need for installation.
d.
If making use of the Hybrid Vacuum Safety System, install the vacuum valve on the
housing. Please refer to the “Hybrid Vacuum Safety System” section for instructions.
e.
Open the housing (see section
System”)
and remove the anti
Note
It is important that
empty (no camera installed inside)
watertight seal
periods of storage.
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UP THE HOUSING
memory card
(16 GB+ capacity recommended)
and a fully charged
Note that SDXC Class10 or UHS
-
I compatible memory cards ar
required for high frame rate recording with the RX100 IV
and RX100 V.
rom the camera if one was installed.
Turn the Mode Dial so the Auto (green symbol) shooting mode is selected and aligned with the
e wheel. This will allow for the camera and housing mode dials to be
housing mode dial
will
indicate the proper mode selected by the camera
It is recommended to program the camera to the most frequently used underwater photo mode,
hting and other key settings prior to installing the camera in the housing.
When using the housing for the first time
-
transparent plastic
screen protector off the back
door exterior
Install the hand lanyard
on the housing by
inserting it through the lanyard loop on the
bottom right of the housing (fa
cing from back), then pulling
it through itself and test
to make sure it is secure
(image #1 on the following page).
Install the housing side of t
he diffuser quick release secure line
by tying it around the
upper rectangular loop
at the top
left side of the housing, where the Fiber Optic Cable
Plate secure string is attached to
as well (image #2
on the following page
come assembled and then there is no need for installation.
If making use of the Hybrid Vacuum Safety System, install the vacuum valve on the
housing. Please refer to the “Hybrid Vacuum Safety System” section for instructions.
Open the housing (see section
“Opening the Housing”
and “Hybrid Vacuum Safety
and remove the anti
-glare hood out of the housing.
Secure the anti
It is important that
a first dive is always
carried out with the housing
empty (no camera installed inside)
in order to verify that the housing
watertight seal
has not been affect
ed during transport and
periods of storage.
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and a fully charged
I compatible memory cards ar
e
Turn the Mode Dial so the Auto (green symbol) shooting mode is selected and aligned with the
e wheel. This will allow for the camera and housing mode dials to be
indicate the proper mode selected by the camera
dial.
It is recommended to program the camera to the most frequently used underwater photo mode,
door exterior
of the housing.
inserting it through the lanyard loop on the
it through itself and test
ing it
by tying it around the
left side of the housing, where the Fiber Optic Cable
on the following page
). Please note
come assembled and then there is no need for installation.
If making use of the Hybrid Vacuum Safety System, install the vacuum valve on the
housing. Please refer to the “Hybrid Vacuum Safety System” section for instructions.
and “Hybrid Vacuum Safety
Secure the anti
-glare hood
carried out with the housing
in order to verify that the housing
ed during transport and
after long

to the housing by tying its secure string
left side of the housing.
back of the housing. First install the anti
gently and carefully stretch it downwards to install it on the bottom rail
sitting
securely on both upper and lower rails
f. It is important that a
first dive with the housing is
order to verify that the housing watertight seal has not been affected during transport
and after
long periods o
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to the housing by tying its secure string
around the lower rectangular loop at the bottom
left side of the housing.
Install the anti-glare hood over the anti-
glare hood r
back of the housing. First install the anti
-
glare hood over the top rail (image #3) and then
gently and carefully stretch it downwards to install it on the bottom rail
securely on both upper and lower rails
(image #4).
first dive with the housing is
always
made without the camera in
order to verify that the housing watertight seal has not been affected during transport
long periods o
f storage.
Image #1
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3
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around the lower rectangular loop at the bottom
glare hood r
ails at the
glare hood over the top rail (image #3) and then
gently and carefully stretch it downwards to install it on the bottom rail
, making sure it’s
made without the camera in
order to verify that the housing watertight seal has not been affected during transport
Image #
2
Image #
4

OPENING THE HOUSING
1. Pull the small red tab located
at
housing)
, as indicated by the arrow direction (image #
2. While hold
ing the lock dial up, turn the latch
located at the top of the latch and cannot be turned any
apply any force.
3.
Carefully open the back side of the housing.
4.
Note that when opening the housing for the f
increased resistance might be encountered.
and to leave it slightly open when transporting by air
Important Notice
Prior to opening a vacuumed housing, the vacuum should be released
using the Vacuum Valve. For further instructions, please refer to the
section “Fantasea Hybrid Vacuum Safety System”.
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at
the bottom of the latch dial outwards (
up and
, as indicated by the arrow direction (image #
5).
There is no need to apply any force.
ing the lock dial up, turn the latch
dial counterclockwise
until the red latch tab is
located at the top of the latch and cannot be turned any
further (image #6).
There is no need to
Carefully open the back side of the housing.
Note that when opening the housing for the f
irst time or when opening it
after airplane trips
increased resistance might be encountered.
Therefore, it is important
not to lock the housing
and to leave it slightly open when transporting by air
.
Prior to opening a vacuumed housing, the vacuum should be released
using the Vacuum Valve. For further instructions, please refer to the
section “Fantasea Hybrid Vacuum Safety System”.
Image #
5
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up and
away from the
There is no need to apply any force.
until the red latch tab is
There is no need to
after airplane trips
,
not to lock the housing
Prior to opening a vacuumed housing, the vacuum should be released
using the Vacuum Valve. For further instructions, please refer to the
Image #
6

CHECKING THE O-RING
1.
Prior to each closure of the hous
is any debris present, in
cluding dirt, sand, dust, hair
ensure a proper watertight seal.
2. In order to clean the black O-
ring, first remove it
a. Insert the O-
ring remover between the
seated in (image #7
on the following page
b.
Slip the tip of the inserted O
doesn’t get damaged (i
mage #
c. Carefully hold the O-
ring with your fingertips in order to remove it from the groove.
3. Cleaning the O-
ring is a simple matter of wiping it with a da
matter. Be careful t
he cloth you use does not leave any of its own material behind as this can also
affect the effectiveness of the seal
4.
Apply a slight layer of silicone grease on the
required on the O-
ring is only en
twist or become dislodged. More grease is not
with the watertight seal of the
5. When replacing the O-
ring, place it back into
into the groove all around the housing until it is all seated in the groove and no part of it is sticking
up or out of the groove.
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Prior to each closure of the hous
ing, the back door black O-
ring should be visually inspected. If there
cluding dirt, sand, dust, hair
or any
other matter, it must be cleaned to
ensure a proper watertight seal.
ring, first remove it
from the housing:
ring remover between the
black O-ring and the groove it is
on the following page
).
Slip the tip of the inserted O
-ring remover below the black O-
ring, while making sure the O
mage #
8 on the following page).
ring with your fingertips in order to remove it from the groove.
ring is a simple matter of wiping it with a da
mp, soft cloth to remove the
he cloth you use does not leave any of its own material behind as this can also
affect the effectiveness of the seal
.
Apply a slight layer of silicone grease on the
black O-ring.
Please note that the amount of lubrication
ring is only en
ough to allow it to slip into place without friction, so it does not
twist or become dislodged. More grease is not
necessarily better, and
in some cases might
with the watertight seal of the
housing.
ring, place it back into
the groove starting at one corner and gently pressing it
into the groove all around the housing until it is all seated in the groove and no part of it is sticking
Image #
7
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ring should be visually inspected. If there
other matter, it must be cleaned to
ring, while making sure the O
-ring
ring with your fingertips in order to remove it from the groove.
mp, soft cloth to remove the
foreign
he cloth you use does not leave any of its own material behind as this can also
Please note that the amount of lubrication
ough to allow it to slip into place without friction, so it does not
in some cases might
interfere
the groove starting at one corner and gently pressing it
into the groove all around the housing until it is all seated in the groove and no part of it is sticking
Image #
8

6. The white O-ring
featured on the back side of
the front door
should be visually inspected prior
to each dive. If there is any debris present,
gently wipe the area with a soft microfiber cloth
in order to cleanse it.
7. The white O-
ring featured on the back side of
the front door shouldn’t be removed unless it’s
damaged.
8. If the white O-
ring is removed and replaced,
note that it is not symmetrical and should be
inserted with its
rounded edge
(into its seat) and its
pointed edge
outward
(image #9). Improper installation of
the white O-ring may af
fect housing
functionality and watertight seal.
WHEN INSTALLING THE
RX100 III CAMERA INS
If using the housing to accommodate the RX100 III camera
should be installed on the Select
/ Rotary Wheel
inside. This C-shaped washer
enables an easier and smoother use of this control with the RX100 III
camera. The C-shaped washer
should only be installed once following this procedure:
1. Open the back side
of the housing.
2.
Identify the Select / Rotary Wheel control
the interior back side of the
housing.
3. Gently r
emove the black rubber
installed at the end of this control by
pinching it and then gently pulling
using your fingers.
Pull it away f
plastic 2-pointed seat
(image #
4. Remove the plastic C-
shaped washer
its bag and use
small needle nose pliers
securely hold it
without damaging it (image
#11).
5. Using one hand, press
the Select / Rotary
Wheel control from the ex
terior side of the
housing, so the metal shaft sticks out from
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featured on the back side of
should be visually inspected prior
to each dive. If there is any debris present,
gently wipe the area with a soft microfiber cloth
ring featured on the back side of
the front door shouldn’t be removed unless it’s
ring is removed and replaced,
note that it is not symmetrical and should be
rounded edge
facing inward
pointed edge
facing
(image #9). Improper installation of
fect housing
functionality and watertight seal.
RX100 III CAMERA INS
IDE THE HOUSING
If using the housing to accommodate the RX100 III camera
a small plastic C-
shaped washer
/ Rotary Wheel
control of the housing prior
to installing
enables an easier and smoother use of this control with the RX100 III
should only be installed once following this procedure:
of the housing.
Identify the Select / Rotary Wheel control
on
housing.
emove the black rubber
disc
installed at the end of this control by
pinching it and then gently pulling
it out
Pull it away f
rom its black
(image #
10).
shaped washer
out of
small needle nose pliers
to
without damaging it (image
the Select / Rotary
terior side of the
housing, so the metal shaft sticks out from
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shaped washer
(included)
to installing
the camera
enables an easier and smoother use of this control with the RX100 III
should only be installed once following this procedure:
Image #
10
Image #
9

the inside.
6.
Using your second hand, install the plastic
small needle nose pliers
, hold the
the housing backdoor
and the
push the C-shaped washer
against the shaft until it snaps
7. Finally, re-install the black
rubber
until it is fully and securely
seated.
protruding points at
the end of the black plastic 2
8. Once complete, insta
ll the camera inside the housing and test to control. If properly installed,
the control should work smoothly when turned or pushed against the camera button.
9. The C-shaped washer
should remain in this position as long as the housing is used to
accommodat
e the RX100 III camera.
or RX100 V camera, the C-
shaped washer
Important Notice: This procedure should only be followed if using the housing to accommodate the
RX100 III camera. Installing the C-
shaped washer
RX100 V
camera will interfere with housing functionality and potentially damage the camera
and/or housing!
Image #
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Using your second hand, install the plastic
C-shaped washer on the control
shaft. First, using
, hold the
C-shaped washer
against the shaft so it’s position
and the
black plastic 2 pointed seat
installed at the end of the shaft. Then
against the shaft until it snaps
securely into place
(image #1
rubber
disc
at the end of the control by pushing it against the shaft
seated.
Do so
by mounting the 2 holes on the disc center onto the 2
the end of the black plastic 2
-pointed seat.
ll the camera inside the housing and test to control. If properly installed,
the control should work smoothly when turned or pushed against the camera button.
should remain in this position as long as the housing is used to
e the RX100 III camera.
In
case of using the housing to accommodate the RX100 IV
shaped washer
should be removed.
Important Notice: This procedure should only be followed if using the housing to accommodate the
shaped washer
when using the housing with the RX100 IV
camera will interfere with housing functionality and potentially damage the camera
Image #
1
1
Housing
backdoor
Black plastic 2-
pointed seat at
end of shaft
C
-
shaped
washer
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shaft. First, using
against the shaft so it’s position
ed between
installed at the end of the shaft. Then
(image #1
2).
at the end of the control by pushing it against the shaft
by mounting the 2 holes on the disc center onto the 2
ll the camera inside the housing and test to control. If properly installed,
the control should work smoothly when turned or pushed against the camera button.
should remain in this position as long as the housing is used to
case of using the housing to accommodate the RX100 IV
Important Notice: This procedure should only be followed if using the housing to accommodate the
when using the housing with the RX100 IV
/
camera will interfere with housing functionality and potentially damage the camera
Image #
1
2

INSTALLING THE CAMERA
Since the FRX100 VA R Housing is
specifically design
digital cameras, installing
the camera
1.
Make sure the camera is turned off
2.
Hold the camera parallel to the housing and then gently install it inside (image #
inserti
ng one side of the camera prior to the other, as this will make the installation difficult and
might cause damage to the camera or housing.
3. T
ake special care not to touch or damage the
camera. The board is lo
cated inside the housing
opposite the l
atch dial (image #
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specifically design
ed for the Sony RX100
V, RX100 IV
the camera
in the housing is quite simple.
Make sure the camera is turned off
.
Hold the camera parallel to the housing and then gently install it inside (image #
ng one side of the camera prior to the other, as this will make the installation difficult and
might cause damage to the camera or housing.
ake special care not to touch or damage the
Vacuum System signal board
when installing the
cated inside the housing
on the inner
right side of the housing
atch dial (image #
14).
SIGNAL BOARD
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1
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V, RX100 IV
and RX100 III
Hold the camera parallel to the housing and then gently install it inside (image #
13). Avoid
ng one side of the camera prior to the other, as this will make the installation difficult and
when installing the
right side of the housing
,
1
3
1
4

4.
If inserting a silica gel pack inside the housing in order to prevent moisture, it is best to insert it
on the left side of the camera
,
mounts,
where it doesn’t interfere with proper housing operation. It is important to make sure
that the silica gel pack doesn’t stick out, or else it might interfere with the water
housing.
5.
If making use of the Vacuum System, make sure it is fully charged and turn it on prior to closing
the housing (see section “Hybrid Vacuum Safety System”).
CLOSING THE HOUSING
1.
Turn the housing Control Dial till the
shootin
g mode symbol is positioned at the
left (image #15
). Make sure not to accidently
turn this control any further before closing
the housing.
2.
If making use of the Hybrid Vacuum Safety
System, turn the vacuum system on using the power switch on the Signal Board prior to closing
the housi
ng (see section “Hybrid Vacuum Safety System”).
3. Turn the latch dial so that the
small red tab located on
of the housing (image #16).
4.
Carefully close the back door of the housing, pushing it against the front door
there is nothing sticking out of the housing or impairing the smooth closure of the back door
Then firmly press the back door against the forward section of the housing.
5.
Turn the secure dial clockwise till the lock dial
towards the bottom of the housing
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If inserting a silica gel pack inside the housing in order to prevent moisture, it is best to insert it
,
in the slot midway up between the two
rubber shock absorber
where it doesn’t interfere with proper housing operation. It is important to make sure
that the silica gel pack doesn’t stick out, or else it might interfere with the water
If making use of the Vacuum System, make sure it is fully charged and turn it on prior to closing
the housing (see section “Hybrid Vacuum Safety System”).
Turn the housing Control Dial till the
Auto
g mode symbol is positioned at the
). Make sure not to accidently
turn this control any further before closing
If making use of the Hybrid Vacuum Safety
System, turn the vacuum system on using the power switch on the Signal Board prior to closing
ng (see section “Hybrid Vacuum Safety System”).
small red tab located on
the latch
is pointed towards the front side
Carefully close the back door of the housing, pushing it against the front door
there is nothing sticking out of the housing or impairing the smooth closure of the back door
Then firmly press the back door against the forward section of the housing.
Turn the secure dial clockwise till the lock dial
clicks. The small red tab
should then be pointed
towards the bottom of the housing
(image #17).
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If inserting a silica gel pack inside the housing in order to prevent moisture, it is best to insert it
rubber shock absorber
where it doesn’t interfere with proper housing operation. It is important to make sure
that the silica gel pack doesn’t stick out, or else it might interfere with the water
tight seal of the
If making use of the Vacuum System, make sure it is fully charged and turn it on prior to closing
System, turn the vacuum system on using the power switch on the Signal Board prior to closing
is pointed towards the front side
Carefully close the back door of the housing, pushing it against the front door
, while making sure
there is nothing sticking out of the housing or impairing the smooth closure of the back door
.
should then be pointed
Image #
1
5
Image #
1
7