Hugyfot Vision Xs HDMI Monitor User manual

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Table of Contents
History ............................................................................. 2
Introduction .................................................................... 3
1. Safety precautions ......................................................... 4
2. Tips ................................................................................. 5
3. Housing overview ........................................................... 6
4. Monitor sun hood ............................................................ 7
5. Opening the housing ....................................................... 7
6. Installing the monitor ...................................................... 8
7. Closing the housing ....................................................... 9
8. Installing the HDMI cable ...............................................10
9. Adjusting the monitor .................................................... 11
10. Charging the battery ..................................................... 12
11. Maintenance ................................................................. 12
12. Accessory Armball installation ..................................... 14
Maintenance Log .......................................................... 16
Hugyfot User Manual Vision XS HDMI Monitor

In 1953, René Hugenschmidt is introduced
to recreational diving in Nervi, Italy. From
that moment on, he decides to dedicate
his life to Underwater Photography.
The young Swiss Engineer transformed
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.
In 2004 Luc Leys, manufacturer of
underwater lighting systems, takes
over the company and moves it to
Erembodegem in Belgium. The broad
experience this company has built in the
field of metal working and constructional
engineering is implemented in the
housings’ production process.
Hugyfot introduces the HugyCheck
system in 2009. This pre-dive check
system enables the photograper to
perform a vacuum test prior to entering
the water. This test indicates whether
the housing has been closed properly,
and whether the housings’ O-rings are in
good condition. The HugyCheck system
is awarded “Innovation of the year 2009”
during the DuikVaker dive show in Utrecht
(Netherlands).
In 2019 Hugyfot BV is founded by 2
former employees of the Hugyfot
production plant. Jutha and Sven
take all sales, marketing and product
development activities for there
account The production unit remains at
Erembodegem (Belgium).
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
construction and attention to detail.
1953 ...
Jutha Heyman &
Sven Van Langenhove
Hugyfot Owners
History

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Thank you for purchasing the
Hugyfot Vision Xs HDMI
Monitor housing.
When traveling to remote areas to
capture exceptional images, leave
nothing to chance what concerns
your equipment. Using reliable gear is
particularly important when shooting
underwater photos and videos. Hugyfot
products are renowned for their
ergonomic, functional and innovative
designs. The durable housings are
machined out of solid blocks of marine
grade aluminum, hard anodized and
coated with a durable Surlon non-stick
layer for extra protection. All parts are
hand fitted and assembled. Each housing
is carefully inspected and pressure
tested to ensure reliable and flawless
operation before leaving production.
This HDMI monitor can be used in
combination with every housing that
has a M15 Hugyfot or M16x1 port. The 5”
HDMI monitor has a bright IPS display
of 1920x1080pixels and is not only
extremely helpful for videographers but
also for photographers; for example
to check the sharpness of macro
images. With its 160° viewing angle (in
all directions) screen you are now able
to make stunning wide-angle pictures
from otherwise unreachable positions or
angles. The incorporated Feelworld F5
monitor oers professional features like
Peaking Focus Assist, Histogram, Zebra
exposure, Zoom, … amongst many other.
The supplied battery oers approximately
3 hours battery life while photographing
and 2 hours while filming.
The Hugyfot Vision Xs HDMI Monitor is
designed to work with the HugyCheck
pre-dive vacuum check system but is
also fully compatible with all other pre-
dive systems thanks to the HugyCheck
Vacuum HDMI Connection which
comes standard with the monitor. This
HugyCheck Vacuum HDMI Connection
transfers the HDMI signal and oers a
rugged air passing channel between the
camera housing and the monitor housing.
This way the monitor housing is put on
the same vacuum level as the camera
housing and is monitored by the same
pre-dive check system.
The HDMI connection to the camera
housing is female micro HDMI. An extra
HDMI connection cable from the bulkhead
to the camera needs to be ordered
separately. This cable depends on the
camera brand/model and position of the
bulkhead to the camera HDMI output.
The connection on the back side of the
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monitor houses also a sacrificial Zink
anode and a M6 threaded hole that can
be equipped with an extra 1” armball to
mount for example a focus light or video
light. The M16x1 port hole can duplicate
the camera housing’s M16x1 port hole to
install for example, a vacuum pre-dive
system.
This package includes
• 1 Hugyfot Vision Xs HDMI Monitor
housing
• 1 HugyCheck Vacuum HDMI Connection
• 1 M15x1,5 or 1 M16x1 HDMI Bulkhead (as
ordered)
• 1 HDMI Bulkhead Cap
• 1 Feelworld F5 monitor with its battery
and charger
• 1 Hugyfot 5” Sunhood
• 1” Armball mount
• 1 Free M16x1 Port hole
• 1 Free M6 Accessory Mount hole
• 1 Sacrificial Zink Anode

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1 Safety precautions
To prevent personal injury and/or damage
to equipment, read this user manual
carefully as well as the supplied monitor
owner’s manual.
To prevent personal injury
• Only use battery packs specified in this
User Manual and follow manufacturer’s
instructions.
• Remove leaking battery packs
immediately from your Hugyfot Vision
Xs. 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 Xs underwater
housing is designed to withstand
depths of up to 490 feet (150 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 Xs housing at depths beyond
your training level and skills.
To prevent equipment damage
• Never leave your Hugyfot Vision Xs
housing in direct sunlight as heat
buildup may exceed recommended
temperature ranges, causing
permanent damage to electronic
components, including your camera.
• Your Hugyfot Vision Xs housing is
designed to operate between 32°F and
86°F (0°C and 30°C).
• Do not use paint thinners, benzene nor
harsh solvents to clean your Hugyfot
Vision Xs housing, as these products
will damage the finish of your housing,
can cause fire and are harmful to your
health.

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2 Tips
• Your Hugyfot Vision Xs housing is
developed and machined with great
precision. Treat it with care. Avoid
dropping or exposing to impacts.
• The inside of your Hugyfot Vision Xs
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 immediately using an
absorbent towel. Use a damp cloth to
remove any salt crystals.
• Ambient humidity and temperature
dierentials may cause condensation
inside your Hugyfot Vision Xs housing,
particularly when moving it from
cold to warm environments. Avoid
condensation by keeping your housing
in a sealed bag or an airtight case.
Allow your housing to acclimate, then
remove it from the bag or case. To
reduce risk of condensation, do not
open your housing between dives.
• If condensation forms inside your
Hugyfot Vision Xs 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
Xs housing is operating properly before
diving.
• Thoroughly rinse your Hugyfot Vision
Xs 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 Xs housing has two
(2) O-rings. Carefully inspect, service
and lubricate each O-ring before diving.
• Hugyfot recommends having your
Vision Xs housing serviced every 2
years, at a minimum, by an authorized
Hugyfot dealer.

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3 Housing overview
1. Hugyfot Vision Xs HDMI Monitor
housing
2. Monitor adjustment buttons
3. Closing latches
4. Monitor sun hood
5. 1” Armball
6. HugyCheck Vacuum HDMI Connection
7. M16x1 Port
8. M6 thread for optional 1” Armball
9. Sacificial Zink Anode
10. Feelworld F5 4K 5” HDMI monitor
with battery
11. Battery Release Button
12. HDMI Cable
13. Internal micro-HDMI to HDMI
connection (link)
14. M15x1,5 or M16x1 HDMI Bulkhead
(as ordered)
15. HDMI Bulkhead Cap

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4 Monitor sun hood 5 Opening the housing
Your Hugyfot Vision Xs HDMI Monitor
housing comes with pre-installed
monitor sun hood. This reduces glare
and unwanted.
The sun hood is fastened with 3 M3
screws. It is possible to remove or
replace the sun hood by loosening the 3
screws. You can then slide the sun hood
of the housing.
With the sun hood installed, your Hugyfot
Vision Xs HDMI Monitor housing can
safely be opened and closed, provided it
is placed on a flat stable surface with the
monitor screen faced down.
For easy opening and closing your
Hugyfot Vision Xs HDMI Monitor housing
is equipped with 2 locking latches. You
only need to open the housing to install a
freshly charged battery or to remove the
used, depleted battery.
Opening the housing
1. Release the vacuum (if applicable)
from the camera and monitor system.
Without releasing the vacuum, it is
impossible to open the housing
2. Either place the housing on a flat
stable surface with the monitor (with
installed sun hood) faced down or
leave it installed on your camera
housing in an upright position.
3. Open both latches
4. You can pull gently the shells apart by
using both hands as shown on the
picture below. Place one thumb
against the bulb on top of the back
shell, the other thumb on the edge of
the button ramp.
5. The back shell is held by a hinged
mechanism to avoid any stress on
the HDMI cable. This mechanism
oers you the ability to install or
remove the monitor battery with both
hands.
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6 Installing the monitor
The Hugyfot Vision Xs HDMI Monitor
housing is designed to work with the
Feelwold F5 4K HDMI 5” Monitor. This
1920x1080 monitor oers professional
features and performance. The battery
lifetime is approximately 3 hours when
photographing and 2 hours when filming.
1. Open the housing as described in
chapter 6.
2. Snap the battery onto the monitor.
The monitor accepts 2 types of
batteries; for Sony type batteries
insert in the middle with the battery
contacts pointed to the left and slide
towards left, for Canon type batteries
you have to point the contacts to
the right and slide to the right with the
monitor faced buttons up
3. To release the battery from the
monitor, push the unlock button and
slide the battery towards the middle
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7 Closing the housing
1. Your housing has a double o ring
sealing. Carefully inspect each o
ring before diving for damages, fibers
or sand. Service and lubricate the o
rings if needed – learn how to do this
in section 12. Maintenance
2. When closing the lid, pay particular
attention to the routing of the HDMI
cable. It needs to bend inside the
housing, make sure it is not caught
between the shells. This can result in
unrepairable damage to the cable.
3. There is a notch in the hinged
mechanism to guide the cable, make
sure the cable sits into this notch
before closing the housing.
4. Push both shells firmly together and
close both latches
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8. Installing the HDMI cable
Hugyfot has developed a unique HDMI cable allowing you to use the
depressurization leak detection system that is already installed on your camera
housing. While depressurizing your camera housing the Vision HDMI cable allows
simultaneously depressurization of the monitor housing so your whole system is
under guard of one leak detection system.
e HDMI cable is passed through a ruggedized tube connecting both housings
electrically and oering a pathway of air.
HDMI cables are very fragile cables with 19 wires, always handle the cable and its
connectors with high care when connecting or disconnecting.
1. Install the M15 (Hugyfot standard) or M16x1 bulkhead into a free slot of the
camera housing. Test the installation by sealing the bulkhead with the supplied
cap and check the housing for correct sealing with (if equipped) a vacuum pre-
dive check system. Follow the pre-dive check system’s guidelines to perform
a correct sealing check. If you don’t have a pre-dive check system you should
perform a dive with the housing without camera and monitor installed. e
sealing of the monitor housing and HDMI connection cable have been factory
pressure tested before shipping. Please do not install and dive the monitor
housing without checking the sealing of the HDMI bulkhead installation rst.
2. Install the HDMI cable from your camera to the bulkhead so that it can move
freely through the bulkhead. e male micro HDMI connector from this cable
should be able to extend at least 2-3cm from the bulkhead so it can be easily
inserted into the HugyCheck Vacuum HDMI Connection Cable.
3. Connect the male and female HDMI connections and gently push the
connection inside the bulkhead.
4. Secure by connection by tightening the nut by hand. Do not use any tools to
tighten the connection, the sealing is done by the 2 o rings inside the connector,
not by the force that tightens the nut.
8 Installing the HDMI cable
Hugyfot has developed a unique
HDMI cable allowing you to use the
depressurization leak detection system
that is already installed on your camera
housing. While depressurizing your
camera housing the Vision HDMI cable
allows simultaneously depressurization
of the monitor housing so your whole
system is under guard of one leak
detection system.
The HDMI cable is passed through
a ruggedized tube connecting both
housings electrically and oering a
pathway of air. HDMI cables are very
fragile cables with 19 wires, always
handle the cable and its connectors
with high care when connecting or
disconnecting.
1. Install the M15 (Hugyfot standard)
or M16x1 bulkhead into a free slot of
the camera housing. Test the
installation by sealing the bulkhead
with the supplied cap and check
the housing for correct sealing with
(if equipped) a vacuum pre-dive
check system. Follow the pre-dive
check system’s guidelines to perform
a correct sealing check. If you don’t
have a pre-dive check system you
should perform a dive with the
housing without camera and monitor
installed. The sealing of the monitor
housing and HDMI connection cable
have been factory pressure tested
before shipping. Please do not
install and dive the monitor housing
without checking the sealing of the
HDMI bulkhead installation first.
2. Install the HDMI cable from your
camera to the bulkhead so that it
can move freely through the
bulkhead. The male micro HDMI
connector from this cable should be
able to extend at least 2-3cm from
the bulkhead so it can be easily
inserted into the HugyCheck Vacuum
HDMI Connection Cable.
3. Connect the male and female
HDMI connections and gently push
the connection inside the bulkhead.
4. Secure by connection by tightening
the nut by hand. Do not use any
tools to tighten the connection, the
sealing is done by the 2 o rings inside
the connector, not by the force that
tightens the nut.
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9 Adjusting the monitor
Your Hugyfot Vision Xs HDMI Monitor
housing is equipped with a powerful HDMI
monitor that oers professional features
like histogram, peaking focus assist,
zoom, check field, false colors, nine grid
and many other. We will only highlight
some interesting features here, please
consult the manual of the monitor is
provided that with your housing for more
details.
From left to right 8 controls are oered:
F1 F2 Left Right Menu
Down Up Power
1. To access the settings, press the
menu button
2. You can travel through the menu
sections by pushing the Left and
Right buttons
3. We will now show you how to
program the function buttons F1 and
F2. Select the last section marked
‘F’ by pushing either Left or Right
button. Press the Down button to
enter into the menu section and
choose which key to program, press
Right button to enter into the choice
menu and make choose the desired
function with the Up and Down
buttons. Press repeatedly the Menu
button to go back or exit the menu.
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10 Charging the
monitor battery
11 Maintenance
Charge the monitor battery with the
supplied cradle charger. The cradle
charger needs a 5V USB input with at
least 1A output current (like the supplied
USB EU outlet power source). When
charging the LED will lit continuous red
until the battery is charged. Then the LED
will turn to continuous green. (8)
O-rings
• Inspect, service and lubricate the
O-rings of your Hugyfot Vision Xs
housing before diving.
• Carefully remove them by using the
supplied plectrum tool. Be careful not
to scratch the o ring seating. Gently
insert the tool between the o ring and
its seating and push the o ring out.
Never use a screwdriver, knife, pliers,
tweezers or any sharp metal.
• 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 Xs 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 unwanted
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 Xs 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, 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 accomplish
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 potentially compromise a
watertight seal. Do not over lubricate
your O-rings.
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Vision Xs 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 Vision Xs housing. This will
reduce risk of dislodged O-rings from
pressure dierentials 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 Vision Xs
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 Xs housing
serviced every 2 years, at a minimum,
by an authorized Hugyfot dealer.
• Visit our website at: www.hugyfot.com
for a list of authorized Hugyfot dealers
near you.
Monitor and HDMI Cable disassembly
instructions
If needed, it is possible to disassemble
the HDMI cable and monitor from the
housing. Because of the fragility of
the HDMI cable we do not recommend
performing these actions on a regular
base. Disassembly should only be
performed in case of malfunctioning or
periodic maintenance.
Following instructions should only be
performed by persons with experience
in fine mechanics. Damaged HDMI
connections are never subject of
manufacturer’s warranty and are
expensive to replace. Please send your
monitor housing and HDMI cable for
service to an accredited Hugyfot service
center if needed.
1. Remove the 5 screws that secure the
HDMI cable guide and the internal
HDMI link cover
2. Remove the internal HDMI link cover
and carefully unplug the HDMI cable
3. Detach the HDMI cable from its
routing and from the notch in the
hinge
4. You can now loosen the nut from the
monitor housing HDMI bulkhead
5. Gently pull the connector out of the
bulkhead, the HDMI cable should
freely come out of the bulkhead now
6. Be careful not to damage the micro-
HDMI male connector when passing it
alongside the hinge and trough the
HDMI bulkhead.
7. Unscrew and remove the 2 screws
that hold the hinged mechanism
retainer
8. Lift the retainer from the hinged
mechanism
9. You are now able to remove the
hinged mechanism and separate both
shells. Pay particular attention not to
damage the HDMI link.
10. Lift the monitor out of the housing by
use of the battery. The left side (no
HDMI connection) should be lifted
first.
11. Remove the HDMI link from the
monitor HDMI Input
12. Reassemble in reverse order. The
monitor with installed link cable
needs to be inserted right side
(HDMI connector) first.

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12 Accessory Armball installation
An accessory 1” Armball can be installed,
for example to hold a focus light, in the
M6 mount hole on the backside of the
monitor housing.
Hugyfot M6 Armballs are provided with
2 straight edges that prevent the Armball
from turning so no glue or excessive
tightening force on the bolt is needed.
Excessive force can damage the
Aluminum M6 thread and is not covered
by manufacturer’s warranty.
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Housing full service / Quality control & pressure test
Vision XS HDMI Monitor Maintenance Log
Housing serial number
Date
Date
Date
Factory Quality control
& pressure test (date)
Hugyfot Service Center
Hugyfot Service Center
Hugyfot Service Center
Stamp
Stamp
Stamp
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