Gates AX700 User manual

AX700 Underwater Housing
Setup, Use, and Care Guide

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Copyright 2018, Gates Underwater Products, Inc.
Last document revision: April , 2018
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Table of Contents
Setup, Use, and Care Guide.............................................1
1: Introducing the AX700......................................................4
Features...........................................................................4
Warranty Disclaimer .........................................................4
Unpacking the AX700.......................................................5
2: Cautions...........................................................................6
3: The AX700 Setup.............................................................7
Handle Installation............................................................7
AX700 Housing Preparation .............................................8
Camera Preparation .........................................................9
Installing the Camera into the Housing...........................12
Closing the Housing........................................................15
Water Alarm (Optional)...................................................18
Hydrophone (Optional) ...................................................19
Carry Handle (Optional)..................................................20
Light Mounts (Optional) ..................................................20
Final Checks...................................................................22
4: AX700 Operation............................................................23
Right Side and Front Controls.........................................24
Left Side / Rear Controls ................................................26
Changing Filters .............................................................28
Changing Ports...............................................................29
Cleaning Ports and Filters ..............................................30
Diopters..........................................................................31
Buoyancy and Trim.........................................................32
Tips for Shooting Video with the AX700..........................33
Housing Care and Maintenance .....................................33
O-Ring Care and Maintenance.......................................33
5: Customer Support ..........................................................34

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1: Introducing the AX700
Congratulations on owning a new Gates product: the AX700 housing. You’ve selected a
product that will provide years of value and reliable service. We designed the AX700
specifically for the Sony AX700, PXW-Z90, and NX80 digital video cameras.
Please read through this entire guide to learn about the housing so you can get the most
out of this imaging tool. In this section, we’ll introduce you to the features of the AX700
so you can get started.
Features
The AX700 has several key features:
Small and Travel-friendly. At just a few pounds, the AX700 packs easily into your
luggage or dive gear.
‘Bulletproof’ construction. Gates legendary reliability is inherent in the AX700:
machined aluminum shell, stainless hardware and reliable mechanical controls.
Precision optics. The AX700 allows the use of a variety of ports including Wide
and Macro.
Professional Imaging. The AX700 system includes many features for broadcast
TV and other professional uses.
Warranty Disclaimer
The AX700 is a tool that, like any tool, requires knowledge and understanding to be
effective.
Your responsibility is to learn the proper setup, use and care of the AX700. Because we
can only provide you with the information necessary to do so, Gates does not warrant
the contents of your housing (e.g. your camera and lenses) under any circumstance.
For the same reasons, Gates does not warrant optical performance or image quality.
We warrant the AX700 as an image acquisition tool for a period of 2 years. The optional
Seal Check unit is warranted for 1 year. Optics are warranted for a period of 1 year or
100 hours water contact, whichever comes first.
If you have any questions about the setup, use and care of the AX700, contact Gates
directly. Details are in section 5.

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Unpacking the AX700
After you remove the AX700 from its shipping container, carefully inspect it for missing
parts or damage that may have occurred during shipment. If you discover any
discrepancies, contact Gates or your dealer immediately for assistance.
Standard Parts
The AX700 comes with the following standard items:
The AX700 Housing
Various assembly tools and spare parts for the AX700 including hex tools,
mounting screws, o-rings and lubricant.
Port(s) of choice (Dome, Flat or Wide Angle)
Removable Handles (which may already be affixed to the housing)
1 x 4 ounce weight
Optional Parts
Your housing may also come with optional items:
Water Alarm
Light System (user install)
Seal Check
Hydrophone
Carry Handle
Tripod / Tripod Adapter
62mm Diopters
Buddyphone / Comm. Input
SDI Video Out