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Hugyfot User Manual

Vision Sony RX100 IV/V

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Hugyfot User Manual Vision Sony RX100 IV/V1

Hugyfot User Manual

1. Introduction ....................................................................................................... 3

2. Safety precautions ....................................................................................... 4

3. Tips ........................................................................................................................... 4

4. Housing overview .......................................................................................... 5

5. Installing the monitor sun hood ........................................................ 6

6. Opening and closing the housing .................................................... 7

7. Installing the battery packs ............................................................ 8-9

8. Installing the Sony RX100 IV/V camera ............................ 9-10

9. Powering the battery packs .............................................................. 10

10. Charging battery packs ........................................................................ 11

11. Adjusting the monitor ............................................................................ 11

12. Buoyancy control ...................................................................................... 12

13. Recording video and taking photos ........................................... 12

14. Video lights .................................................................................................... 13

15. Connecting strobes .................................................................................. 13

16. Maintenance ................................................................................................. 14

Table of Contents

Hugyfot User Manual Vision Sony RX100 IV/V

History

In 1953, René Hugenschmidt is introduced to re-

creational diving in Nervi, Italy. From that moment

on, he decides to dedicate his life to Underwater

Photography. The young Swiss Engineer trans-

formed his Zürichzee workshop into a Hugyfot

plant, initially fabricating underwater housings for

Agfa, Edixa, Exakta, Kodak, Leitz, Voigtländer, and

Zeiss cameras.

Meanwhile, the Cousteau-Gagnan regulator is

released and the world’s first diving magazine is

published in Paris. Professor Hans Hass, Austrian

Marine Biologist and Underwater film pioneer,

known for his documentaries Adventures in the

Red Sea (1951) and Under the Caribbean (1954),

sparks people’s interest in the underwater world.

The diving industry is starting to take shape ...

Philosophy

At Hugyfot, our commitment to produce top quality

underwater housings reigns supreme since 1953,

distinguishing ourselves from the rest, thanks to

our ergonomic designs, functionality, durable con-

struction and attention to detail.

1953 ...

picture: Luc Eeckhaut

Luc Leys,

Managing Director

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1. Introduction

Thank you for purchasing Hugyfot products.

When traveling to remote areas to capture exceptional images, leave nothing to

chance, as there might never be a second chance. Using reliable equipment is

particularly important when shooting underwater photos and videos. Your Hugy-

fot Vison Sony RX100 IV/V underwater housing protects your Sony RX100 IV/V,

while giving you swift and easy control over your camera. Underwater pho-

tography takes place in extreme environments, which call for a compact,

reliable and ergonomically designed housing, capable of withstanding harsh

conditions, letting you capture images with ease. Hugyfot is renowned for its

ergonomic designs, functionality and experience manufacturing compact du-

rable housings machined from from solid blocks of marine grade aluminum.

Traveling often involves keeping luggage to a minimum and Hugyfot housings

prove to be your best choice, particularly when reliability, ease of operation and

overall weight are determining factors.

Your Hugyfot Vision Sony RX100 IV/V housing is crafted using the state of the

art Computer Aided Design and Computer Aided Manufacturing techniques,

machined from a solid block of marine grade aluminum, anodized and fin-

ished with a durable Teflon coating. All buttons and knobs are hand fitted.

Each housing is carefully inspected and pressure tested to ensure reliable and

flawless operation before it leaves our plant.

This User Manual provides step-by-step instructions on how to install your Sony

RX 100 IV/V camera into your Hugyfot Vision Sony RX100 IV/V housing, helping

to ensure correct functioning during dives. Read this User Manual carefully,

take your time to review its content and practice these step-by-step instructions

before diving. Your Hugyfot Vision Sony RX100

IV/V housing is machined from

a solid block of marine grade

aluminum.

picture: Danny Van Belle

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2. Safety precautions

To prevent personal injury and/or damage to equipment, read this User Manual

carefully, as well as your Sony RX100 IV/V owner’s manual, and other acces-

sories used in combination with your Hugyfot Vision Sony RX100 IV/V housing.

To prevent personal injury:

- Only use battery packs specified in this User Manual and follow manufac-

turer’s instructions.

- Remove leaking battery packs immediately from your Hugyfot Vision Sony

RX100 IV/V housing. Leaking occurrences are extremely rare. Handling a

defective battery pack must be done with care, avoiding exposure to bare

skin, inhaling gas emissions or contact with fluids that could leak from a

defective battery pack.

- Keep battery packs away from children.

- Dive within your level of training, maintain awareness of your depth, tank

pressure and decompression limits at all times.

- Your Hugyfot Vision Sony RX100 IV/V underwater housing is designed to

withstand depths of up to 655 feet (200 meters), well beyond recreational

dive limits, as well as most technical dive depths. Stay within safety dive

limits in keeping with your level of certification and expertise. Do not use

your Hugyfot Vision Sony RX100 IV/V housing at depths beyond your training

level and skills.

To prevent equipment damage:

- NeverleaveyourHugyfotVisionSonyRX100IV/Vhousingindirectsunlightas

heat buildup may exceed recommended temperature ranges, causing

permanent damage to electronic components, including your camera.

- YourHugyfot Vision Sony RX100IV/V housing is designedto operate between

32°F and 122°F (0°C and 55°C).

- Do not use paint thinners, benzene nor harsh solvents to clean your Hugy-

fotVisionSonyRX100IV/Vhousing,astheseproductswilldamagethefinishof

your housing, can cause fire and are harmful to your health.

3. Tips

- Your Hugyfot Vision Sony RX100 IV/V housing is developed and machined

with great precision. Treat it with care. Avoid dropping or exposing to im-

pacts.

- The inside of your Hugyfot Vision Sony RX100 IV/V housing is not waterproof

and must be kept dry at all times. Avoid water droplets from entering your

housing. In the event salt water enters your housing, pad it dry immedi-

ately using an absorbent towel. Use a damp cloth to remove any salt crys-

tals.

- Ambient humidity and temperature differentials may cause condensation

inside your Hugyfot Vision Sony RX100 IV/V housing, particularly when mo-

ving it from cold to warm environments. Avoid condensation by keeping

your housing in a sealed bag or an airtight case. Allow your housing to ac-

climate, then remove it from the bag or case. To reduce risk of condensa-

tion, do not open your housing between dives.

- If condensation forms inside your Hugyfot Vision Sony RX100 IV/V housing,

do not use it. Open your housing, remove the camera, battery packs and

allow condensation to completely evaporate before using it.

- Following any extended period of storage, check that your Hugyfot Vision

Sony RX100 IV/V housing is operating properly before diving.

- Thoroughly rinse your Hugyfot Vision Sony RX100 IV/V housing in fresh water

after each dive. Repeatedly push all buttons and levers while submerged

to purge trapped water and flush internal spring mechanisms.

- Your Hugyfot Vision Sony RX100 IV/V housing has two (2) O-rings. Carefully

inspect, service and lubricate each O-ring before diving.

Hugyfot recommends having your Vision Sony RX100 housing serviced every 2

years, at a minimum, by an authorized Hugyfot service center.

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4. Housing overview

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5. Installing the monitor sun hood

Install the monitor sun hood prior to using your Hugyfot Sony RX100 IV/V

housing. This reduces glare, unwanted reflections and protects your monitor

when opening or closing your housing.

The sun hood of your Hugyfot Sony RX100 IV/V housing is fastened with 3

thumb nuts. To install the sun hood, loosen thumb nuts (1). Do not completely

remove thumb nuts!

Once all 3 thumb nuts are loose, install the sun hood by sliding it into place (2).

With the sun hood in place, carefully finger tighten the thumb nuts, securing

it in place (3).

With the sun hood installed, your Hugyfot Vision Sony RX100 IV/V housing

can now be opened or closed, provided your housing is placed on a flat stable

surface, with the monitor face down.

The sun hood of your Hugyfot Sony RX100 IV/V housing is secured

with 3 thumb nuts (left, top, right).

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6. Opening and closing the housing

Your Hugyfot Sony RX100 IV/V housing is equipped with a rotary secure lock

mechanism. Open or Close your housing by turning both rotary secure locks at

the same time.

Opening the housing:

- Place your Hugyfot Sony RX100 IV/V housing on a flat stable surface, with the

monitor face down. Ensure the monitor sun hood is installed prior to ope-

ning your housing (See step No. 5 - Table of Contents).

- Turn both Rotary secure locks at the same time until notches are facing up

(see picture below).

Closing the housing:

- Place your Hugyfot Sony RX100 IV/V housing on a flat stable surface, with the

monitor face down.

- YourHugyfot Sony RX100 IV/Vhousing has two (2)O-rings. Carefully inspect,

service and lubricate each O-ring before diving.

- Turn both Rotary secure locks at the same time until notches are facing up

(see picture below).

open open

- Once retaining pins are visible through the rotary secure lock notches, the

front cover of your Sony RX100 IV/V housing can be lifted. Your hou-

sing is now open.

close close

- Place the front cover of your Hugyfot Sony RX100 IV/V housing over the back

part where the rotary secure locks are located. Align cover retaining pins

with corresponding rotary secure lock notch and confirm cover sits pro-

perly in place, then proceed to turn both rotary secure locks at the same

time until retaining pins are securely locked. Your housing is now closed.

Retaining pins

are securely

locked and

your housing

is closed when

‘closed’ icons

are positioned

as pictured.

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7. Installing the battery pack

Your Hugyfot Vision Sony RX100 IV/V housing is equipped with 2 battery packs

that power the HDMI 7” monitor and your Sony RX100 IV/V. Fully charge the

battery packs prior to use.

The battery pack that powers the monitor is equipped with a USB power

outlet (5V/3.0A,9V/1.8A,12V1.3A) (1), a push button to activate the battery

pack (2), a charging socket (3) and a USB-C power outlet (4). Use the USB

power outlet to power the monitor (1).

The battery pack that powers the camera is equipped with a USB power out-

let (5V/2.0A) (1), a push button to activate the battery pack (2), a charging

socket (3) and a USB power outlet (5V/1.0A) (4). Use the USB (5V/2.0A)

power outlet to power the camera (1).

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power

switch

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Step 1: installing the monitor battery pack

- Install the spacer for the monitor battery pack (1);

- Place the monitor battery pack in the tray, confirm “On/Off” switch

aligns with top red push button (2);

- Tilt battery pack towards you, connect USB battery pack to monitor using

the 5A power outlet (3);

- Seat the battery pack allowing it to lay flat against the tray. It should

click into place (4);

- The battery pack is now securely installed. Spacer for monitor

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Step 2: installing the camera power bank

- Place camera battery pack in the tray, confirming that the “On/Off” switch

aligns with bottom red push button (1);

- Connect USB battery pack to camera USB power using the 2.1A outlet (2);

- Seat the battery pack allowing it to lay flat against the first battery pack. It

should click into place (3);

- The battery pack is now securely installed.

- Place the bungee over batteries to hold them in place (4).

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switch 2.1A

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8. Installing the Sony RX100 IV/V camera

Prior to installing your Sony RX100 IV/V into your housing, set the mode selec-

tor to Program mode (M) (1).

- Open the camera cradle door by pulling the lever as indicated below (2);

- Fully open the camera cradle door (3);

- Connect the USB-C and HDMI cables to your Sony RX100 camera (4);

- Put your Sony RX100 IV/V camera into the camera cradle (5);

- Close the camera cradle door by pushing cradle door locking levers as

indicated (6).

The housing is now ready to be closed (See step No. 6 - Table of Contents -

opening and closing your housing).

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9. Powering battery packs “On/Off”

With both battery packs and Sony RX100 IV/V installed, your Hugyfot Vision

Sony RX100 V housing is ready to use.

- To power the monitor battery pack, holding your housing by the handles

facing the monitor, briefly press the top red button on the left-hand side

of the housing (1);

- To power it down, push the button holding it for 3 seconds;

- To power the Sony RX100 IV/V battery pack, briefly press the bottom red

button on the left-hand side of the housing (2);

- To power it down, push the button holding it for 3 seconds;

- With both battery packs “On”, and the Sony RX100 IV/V powered up, your

monitor should be displaying images from your Sony RX100 IV/V.

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3

The battery packs are equipped with 4 blue LED’s to help estimate available

power (1 LED: 25%, 2 LED’s: 50%, 3 LED’s: 75%, 4 LED’s: 100%). To review

how your battery packs are doing while diving, simply peek through the small

front window of your housing (3).

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10. Charging the battery packs

Battery packs can be charged in place, or removed from the housing.

To charge the battery packs in place:

- Power down your Sony RX100 IV/V;

- Power down the battery packs;

- Connect a USB charging cable to the input port of the battery pack (1);

- LED’s blink when charging, gradually increasing with charge level;

- A fully charged battery pack displays 4 solid LED’s;

- Once your battery pack is charged, disconnect charging cable.

11. Adjusting the monitor

The HDMI 7” monitor of your Hugyfot Sony RX100 IV/V housing can be adjusted

to suit personal preferences. With your housing open, you can make adjustments

using the push buttons.

- Monitor power “On/Off” switch (leave “On”) (1);

- Menu (Brightness, Contrast, Saturation, ... (2);

- Increase (+) value of selected setting (3);

- Decrease (-) value of selected setting (4);

- Screen mode (5).

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12. Buoyancy control

Your Sony RX100 IV/V housing has a positive buoyancy of 544gr in salt water. It

comes with 4 weights (136gr each) that can be used to make it 100% neutrally

buoyant in case no lights or other accessories are being used.

In order to make your Vision Sony RX100 IV/V housing 100% neutrally buoyant

(no extra accessories added) fix all 4 weights as indicated on the pictures below.

You will have to remove both handles to get access to the upper part of the lower

wing. Each weight has 4 screw holes (A) and the wing has 8 rows of holes (B).

By moving the weights to the front (1) or to the back (2) and to the inside (3) or

outside (4), the housing buoyance position can be trimmed if required.

13. Recording video and taking photos

With you Sony RX100 IV/V installed, battery packs fully charged, O-rings checked

and your housing closed, you are ready to start recording videos and taking photos.

Start by powering up the monitor. Hold your housing by handles facing the moni-

tor, press the top red button on the left-hand side of the housing, hold for 1

second (1).

Power up your Sony RX100 IV/V. Hold your housing by handles facing the moni-

tor, press the red button on the upper right-hand side of the housing, hold for 1

second (2).

When your Sony RX100 IV/V is running on its internal battery, you can extend

recording time by powering up the Sony RX100 IV/V battery pack by pressing

bottom red button on the left-hand side of the housing, hold for 1 second (3).

Confirm monitor displays images from your Sony RX100 IV/V.

Press the shutter release top to take a picture and bottom to start recording video.

Hugyfot recommends consulting your Sony RX100 IV/V owner’s manual. Fami-

liarize with with its icons, messages and settings. Your housing’s HDMI 7” moni-

tor displays Sony RX100 IV/V icons when recording video, standing by or taking

photos, as well as general settings. You can assess battery life, available memory

and other relevant information. Consult your Sony RX100 IV/V owner’s manual

for details.

More tips and tricks on how to set your Sony RX100 controls can be found on the

Vision Sony RX100 product page at www.hugyfot.com

(A)

(B)

(1)

(2)

(3)

(4) (1)

(3)

(2)

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14. Video lighting system

Your Hugyfot Sony RX100 V housing can be upgraded with LED video lights.

When filters can’t get the job done, a video lighting system is the perfect solution,

enhancing performance of your Hugyfot Vision Sony RX100 IV/V housing.

Hugyfot recommends using the Arius 1500 video lighting system (sold sepa-

rately).

Use video lights when:

- Diving in conditions with low ambient light.

- During night dives.

- Deep dives.

- Macro videography or photography.

- Capturing natural vivid colors.

Hugyfot Arius 1500 video lights are equipped with 4 ‘true color’ LEDs, producing

1,500 lumen at 5,700 Kelvin color temperature, sporting a wide 120° of top shelf

quality beam, free of hotspots and powered by a rechargeable Li-Ion battery that

provides 1 hour of continuous light at full power.

When paired with the Hugyfot Arius 1500 video lighting system, your Hugyfot

Vision Sony RX100 IV/V housing is a formidable piece of equipment designed

to maintain 100% neutral buoyancy. This configuration requires all four weights

be installed.

15. Connecting strobes

Your Sony RX100 IV/V housing is equipped with 2 fiber optic connector ports

on top of the housing. These ports are compatible with Sea & Sea and Inon

fiber optic cable systems. The plug at the end of a Sea & Sea or Inon fiber

optic cable fits in the fiber optic connector ports on top of the housing. When

using this system, the internal strobe has to be popped up so it can trigger the

external strobe by sending its light through the fiber optic cable.

Fiber optic

connector ports

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grains of sand, hair, fibers or any debris from the grooves where your O-rings

sit.

- Once your O-rings have air dried, proceed to lubricate them with a small

amount of Hugyfot silicone grease. Do not over lubricate the O-rings. Ideally,

a uniformly applied thin coat or sheen is what you end up with. To accom-

plish this, place a very small dab of Hugyfot silicone grease between our

thumb and index finger, gently running one O-ring at a time, to uniformly coat

its surface. Over lubricating is a common mistake, which carries unwanted

consequences, attracting hair, unwanted particles and debris that could po-

tentially compromise a watertight seal. Do not over lubricate your O-rings.

- Once the grooves of your Hugyfot Vision Sony RX1000 IV/V housing are clean

and your O-rings are lubricated, proceed to sit them one at a time. Inspect to

ensure both O-rings are in place, in their grooves. Confirm that, sand, hair,

fibers nor any unwanted particles are present. Proceed to close your housing.

- When traveling by air, remove both O-rings before your trip, place them in

a zip top bag and keep them inside your Hugyfot Vison Sony RX100 IV/V

housing. This will reduce risk of dislodged O-rings from pressure differentials

or an un-wanted vacuum seal from occurring. Inspect, service and lubricate

both O-rings once you reach your destination and before diving it.

- When storing your Hugyfot Vison Sony RX100 IV/V housing for a prolonged

period of time, follow the suggested travel by air tip above. This will keep your

O-rings relaxed, prolonging useful life.

- Have your Hugyfot Vision Sony RX100 IV/V housing serviced every 2 years, at a

minimum, by an authorized Hugyfot service center.

Visit our website at: www.hugyfot.com for a list of authorized Hugyfot dealers

and cervice centers near you.

Spare O-rings for your Vision Sony RX100 housing can be purchased online from

www.dafactory.eu

16. Maintenance

Hugyfot Arius 1500 lights:

- When using Hugyfot Arius 1500 lights, Hugyfloat arms and clamps, consider

breaking down and dismounting lights, arms and clamps during the rinse.

This will reduce saltwater crystals for appearing along joints, around buttons

and levers, reducing chances of damage from corrosion and prevent fusion

in place.

O-rings:

- Inspect, service and lubricate the O-rings of your Hugyfot Vision Sony

RX100 IV/V housing before diving.

- Your Hugyfot Vision Sony RX100 IV/V housing has two (2) O-rings. Carefully

remove them using a thin plastic card, or a plastic O-ring picker. Never use

a screw driver, knife, pliers, tweezers or any sharp metal as this will damage

your O-rings and permanently deform the grooves of your housing.

- Shore diving in sandy areas or where fine particles are in suspension from

currents or surf, increase the chance of unwanted particles, grains of sand or

debris from adhering to the O-rings of your Hugyfot Vision Sony RX100 IV/V

housing. We recommend you inspect, service and lubricate your O-rings

immediately after opening your housing.

- When cleaning O-rings, find a well-lit place free of dust, hair, sand or debris.

Take your time and gently run your fingers along the O-ring. Don’t pull or

stretch it. Your fingers are the best way to determine the presence of un

wanted particles.

- If available, run your O-rings under the faucet. Use room temperature tap

water, carefully removing unwanted particles by rubbing one O-ring at a time

between your fingers. If needed, feel free to apply a dab of dish soap, tho-

roughly rinse under the faucet, then let your O-rings air dry.

- Discard and replace any damaged O-ring. Attempting to use a damaged

O-ring can compromise a watertight seal.

- Service the grooves of your Hugyfot Vision Sony RX100 IV/V housing by running

a foam makeup applicator or a lint-free cloth. Cotton swabs have fibers;

therefore, we do not recommend their use. Remove unwanted particles,

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Your Vision Sony RX100 IV/V Maintenance Log

Housing serial number:

Housing full service / Quality control & pressure test

Date:

Hugyfot Service Center

Factory Quality control & pressure test (date):

stamp

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Housing full service / Quality control & pressure test

Date:

Hugyfot Service Center

stamp

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