Ikelite Compact Video Housing User manual

Compact Video Housing
i n s t r u c t i o n m a n u a l
#5651.10 JVC Picsio GC-WP10AU Video Camera
#5651.11 JVC Picsio GC-WP10AU Video Package
Thank you for your purchase of Ikelite equipment. Please read this
instruction manual completely before attempting to operate or dive with this
product.

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Table of Contents
Product Registration........................................................P. 3
Package Contents ......................................................P. 3
Housing Size and Weight ................................................P. 3
Preparation ..................................................................P. 3
Initial Camera Setup........................................................P. 4
Opening the Housing ......................................................P. 4
Main Housing O-ring ......................................................P. 5
Installing the Camera ......................................................P. 5
Closing the Housing ........................................................P. 5
Safety Check ..................................................................P. 5
Usage ..........................................................................P. 5
Turn Camera On..............................................................P. 5
Entering the Water ..........................................................P. 6
Parts of the Housing........................................................P. 6
Maintenance ................................................................P. 7
ens Port ........................................................................P. 7
Control Maintenance ......................................................P. 7
ubricant..........................................................................P. 7
O-ring Maintenance ........................................................P. 8
Housing Maintenance......................................................P. 9
Video and Photo Tips ................................................P. 10
Troubleshooting ........................................................P. 11
Replacement Parts ....................................................P. 12
Recommended Accessories ....................................P. 13
Technical Support ......................................................P. 14
Returning Products for Service ......................................P. 15
imited Warranty ............................................................P. 16

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This product has been water pressure tested at the factory and is depth
rated to 200 ft. (60m). Thoroughly inspect and immerse the empty
housing completely in water before installing a camera. If any fogging
occurs or droplets of water enter the housing, do not install a camera.
Clean the housing main o-ring and retest to make sure that it is
watertight. Refer to the Troubleshooting section, page 11.
We suggest that you read this instruction booklet thoroughly before use
to have a full understanding of where each camera control is located,
and what function each control provides. Please read your camera
manual thoroughly to have a full understanding of each camera function.
If you are new to underwater photography, be sure to read the Video
and Photo Tips section - page 10.
Due to the power required to operate the camera and CD screen start
each dive with a fully charged camera battery.
Preparation
- Compact Video Housing
- Silicone ubricant
- anyard
- UR/Pro Color Correcting Filter
- Diffuser
- Deflector
- Extra Control Tips
Package Contents
Product Registration
Please take a moment to fill out the online Ikelite Product Registration
form at http://www.ikelite.com/forms/regForm.htm.
Housing Size and Weight:
5.5 in. wide x 4.5 in. high x 3.0 in. deep (including controls and lens port).
140mm x 114mm x 76mm.
ess than 1.2 lb (544g) above water.
Slightly positive buoyancy underwater.

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pening the Housing
1. Place the housing face down in your lap or on a flat surface.
2. Depress opposing latch buttons simultaneously to open housing,
diagram A. Once the latch is unlocked, rotate the latch handle up and
away from the housing until it stops. This motion will also break the
housing o-ring seal and open the housing back slightly, diagram B.
N TE: atch must be rotated to the fully open position to assure easy
opening of the back. Rotate the hinged back to it’s open position.
PUSHTO
UNLOCK
atch
Button
atch
Button
Top View - Latch Closed
Diagram A
Top View - Latch pened
atch in open
positon
Diagram B
Initial Camera Setup
- Read the camera manual thoroughly to obtain a full understanding of
each camera function before attempting to use inside of the housing.
- Turn off the camcorder. Connect the camcorder to a computer
with the USB cable to fully charge the camcorder battery.
- Insert and format an SD memory card.
- Set the date and time.
- To assure that your camcorder is operating properly, try
recording and playback modes before placing your camera in
the Ikelite Compact Video Housing.

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Main Housing -ring
Check to see that there is an o-ring
on the housing back and that it is
clean, lightly lubricated, and in its
proper location, diagram C. Only
apply enough lubricant to make the o-ring feel slick. Too much
lubricant can attract debris and adversely affect the housing seal.
Too little lubricant can result in difficulty closing the housing.
O-ring
Housing Back - Side View
Diagram C
Closing the Housing
Rotate the hinged back onto the housing
front. Close the latch and make sure it locks.
atch will “click” into it’s locked position.
atch buttons will NOT be depressed when
latch is properly locked - diagram A, page 4.
PUSHTO
UNLOCK
Kodak Kodak
PICSIO
Installing the Camera
Place the camera face down into the front
housing ribs as shown, diagram D.
Diagram D
Safety Check
Inspect the o-ring seal through each side of the housing. A good
seal should appear as a solid black line. Make sure that no stray hairs,
lanyards, or other objects cross the o-ring seal.
Turn Camera n
Turn the camera on and operate each of the housing controls to get a
feel for using the camera in the housing.
You are now ready to shoot underwater video.
Usage

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Parts of the Housing - Back View
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Entering the Water
As soon as you enter the water, take a moment and check the housing
to see that it is properly sealed.
Next, check to see if there are any bubbles on the face of the lens port.
If there are, take your finger and remove them. If there are bubbles on
the lens port they can produce soft focus spots in your photos or video.
1. Zoom (Telephoto)
2. Video Start-Stop/Still Image
3. Zoom (Wide)
Power Button
Video/Still Select Button
Recording Button

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Maintenance
Lens Port
Treat the glass in the lens port as a camera lens. After use, rinse and
gently dry the outside lens port to avoid water spotting. To clean, use a
mild soap solution or lens cleaner. Do not rinse the inside port glass. Do
not use alcohol or window cleaner on the Lens Port.
Control Maintenance
Ikelite controls are designed to provide years of reliable service with
minimal maintenance.
Push button controls require no maintenance other than rinsing in fresh
water after saltwater use. If a push button control becomes difficult to
push, or if it sticks when depressed, soak the housing in luke warm fresh
water. After a few minutes operate the push button. If this does not
correct the problem, return the housing to Ikelite for routine
maintenance.
If a housing control shaft becomes “sticky” and hard to operate, return
the housing to Ikelite for routine maintenance.
Lubricant
Ikelite provides silicone lubricant with the housing. We recommend you use
only Ikelite lubricant on Ikelite products. Other brands may cause the main
housing o-ring to swell and not seal properly.
Use only enough lubricant to lightly cover the main housing o-ring or
lubricate a sticky control. Wipe off any excess lubricant with a clean
cloth. ubricant is not a sealant, it is used to reduce friction. Excessive
lubricant can collect sand and dirt which may interfere with proper
sealing.
CAUTI N:
Never use spray lubricants as the propellant ingredient can cause
the plastic housing to crack or o-rings to swell.

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Diagram G
-ring Maintenance
We recommend that you clean the main housing o-ring and main
housing o-ring channel before each day of diving.
1. To remove the o-ring, place index finger and thumb on the o-ring as
shown, diagram F.
2. Squeeze the o-ring into a loop by pressing down on the o-ring and
squeezing your index finger and thumb together, diagram G.
3. Grab the o-ring loop with your other hand and remove the o-ring from the
housing back.
4. Wipe the o-ring channel clean with a paper towel, napkin, or lint-free
wiping cloth .
5. Clean and lightly lubricate the o-ring. Use Ikelite lubricant only. Put a
small amount of lkelite lubricant on your fingers. Pull the o-ring through
your fingers to apply a light coating of lubricant. Apply only enough
lubricant to make the o-ring feel slick. Do not stretch the o-ring. This
light coating of lubricant will help to keep the o-ring from drying out and
will help to show a dark sealing line when the housing back is properly
sealed.
6. Very lightly lubricate the o-ring sealing surface on the housing front.
CAUTI N: Never use a screwdriver or metal object to remove the main
housing o-ring. This could damage the housing and o-ring, which could
result in a leak.
Index Finger
Thumb
O-ring
Squeeze
Together
Diagram F

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Housing Maintenance
In addition to normal maintenance, we recommend that the housing be
returned to Ikelite periodically to be checked and pressure tested.
-Do not leave the camera and housing in direct sunlight for prolonged
periods. Heat may damage the camera.
-Do not ship the camera in the housing.
- Keep the main housing o-ring clean and lightly lubricated. To lubricate,
remove the o-ring from the back.
N TE: Housing may be hard to open and close if the main housing
o-ring is not properly lubricated.
- Keep the area where the o-ring fits and the sealing surface of the
housing clean.
- If removing a housing push button is necessary, do not re-use the
E-clip. Contact Ikelite for replacement E-clips (part 0319.12).
- eave housing latch in the open position when not using the housing for
extended periods.
- Rinse the housing exterior thoroughly in freshwater after each saltwater
use. Move each push button in and out several times to release trapped
saltwater. Dry housing with a soft cloth. Dry the lens port to eliminate
water spotting. Do not use alcohol or window cleaner on the ens Port.
After several uses in saltwater, soak the housing exterior in a mild soap
solution, rinse and dry before storing. When storing the housing, remove
the main housing o-ring, lightly lubricate, and place in a plastic bag.
Place the plastic bag with o-ring, inside the housing for safe keeping.

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- The number one rule in underwater videography and photography is to
eliminate as much water between the camera and subject as possible.
Get as close as you can to the subject, then use the zoom if necessary.
- Shoot in clear water; do not stir up the sand or silty bottom.
- Many digital cameras have a slight lag time between when you press
the shutter release button and the camera actually takes the picture.
Hold the camera steady a second or two after pressing the shutter
release button.
- Do not shoot down on subjects as they will quite often blend into the
background and be difficult to see in a photograph. Shoot subjects
straight on or shoot up at a slight angle using the blue water as a
contrasting background.
- It is important to respect all living creatures underwater, including
people, marine life, and coral. While we encourage people to get close
to their subjects when taking a photograph, they should not touch, lie on,
or in any way disturb the things they find underwater.
Video and Photo Tips

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Troubleshooting
Water enters the
housing
- Remove, clean and properly lubricate the main
o-ring.
- ook for hairs, dirt, or foreign debris crossing the
o-ring seal.
- Reassemble the housing without a camera
installed and pressure test or take diving.
- Return housing to Ikelite for routine maintenance.
Problem Solution
Pictures are too blue
or too green
- Add an optional color correcting filter.
- Add external lighting
- Move in closer to your subject when taking a
picture.
- ightly lubricate main housing o-ring, see page 8.
- Make sure that the camera is installed correctly.
Housing is hard to
close
Push buttons or
controls are sticky
and hard to operate
- Remove the camera and rinse the closed housing
in freshwater. Vigorously press each push button
in and out several times to release any trapped
saltwater or debris.
- If a control is sticky, grab the control knob, pull it
out, and then push back in.
- Return housing to Ikelite for routine maintenance.

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Problem Solution
Fogging occurs on
the ens Port
- Humid air is trapped inside the housing.
The camera produces heat and may condense
any trapped moisture forming fog on the lens port.
Close the housing in an air-conditioned room or
vehicle, or in front of an air-conditioner.
- The housing should not be in direct sunlight for an
extended period of time.
- Purchase desiccant packs from a local camera
store. Place one or two packs in your housing
before each day of diving.
- If moisture or water droplets are present around
the controls or sealing areas, return the housing to
Ikelite for evaluation.
- Clean the main housing o-ring and sealing
surface of the housing, see page 8.
Replacement Parts
Main Housing -ring 0132.45
Replacement Lanyard 0321.10
Replacement Vinyl Port Cover 0200.02
Ikelite Lube 5020 (4 - 1cc tubes)
For light lubrication of the main housing o-ring.

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Recommended Accessories
A full range of accessories is available to support your housing. Please
visit http://www.ikelite.com/web_two/jvc_wp10.html to see the most
current information about recommended accessories.
Trays and Handles
Optional trays and handles are available for comfortable handling
underwater and to allow for the attachment of external lighting.
Video Lighting
External video lights add color when using the video/movie mode of your
camera. Primary video lights are specially color balanced to provide
natural tones.
Travel Cases
The optional Travel Bag is the perfect carry-on for your compact
system. Padded sides and divider provide just the right amount of
protection for your photo equipment, laptop, electronic devices and
personal items.
External Color Correcting Filters
The included UR/Pro color
correcting filter for tropical blue
water settings replaces some of
the reds and more natural tones
that would otherwise be lost
underwater. Effective in relatively
shallow, sunny conditions. An
optional removable color filter is
available separately for use in
green water settings.
UR-Pro Filter
ens Port

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Recommended Accessories - continued
Ikelite Technical Support
Email: [email protected]
Phone [phone]
Fax [phone]
Technical Support
Please read the troubleshooting section of this instruction manual before
contacting technical support.
External Accessory Lenses
An external wide angle conversion lens increases
angle of coverage so you can get much closer to your
subject while still fitting everything in the frame. By
reducing the amount of water between the subject
and your camera lens, the resulting image will be
more crisp and colorful.
Attach 67mm threaded #6420 Ikelite W-20, Inon Type
II, and Epoque wide angle and macro lenses using
the #9306.78 Port Adapter.
The W-20 lens accepts color filters #6441.42 for
tropical blue water and #6441.82 for green water,
sold separately.
Attach bayonet style Inon macro and UW -100 28AD, UW -105AD or
UF -165AD wide angle lenses using the #9306.85 port adapter.
Slight vignetting may be present when using wide angle accessory
lenses in the Still (photo) mode.
#9306.78 Adapter
#6420 W-20 ens

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Returning Products for Service (outside the United States)
For the separate international customs documentation form that you
complete to accompany the shipment, please state or designate that the
enclosed products were originally manufactured in the USA and are
being returned to the manufacturer for repair service. Value of the
equipment listed for customs purposes should be zero.
Returning Products for Service
Ikelite is most interested in performing any service to ensure that all
products perform as intended. Evidence of purchase date must be
provided to obtain warranty service.
No prior authorization is required. You may return directly to us or
through your dealer. Please include a brief description of the problem,
any relevant email correspondence, and/or instructions on what you
want us to do. Always include name, shipping address, email address,
and phone number inside of the package. Send postage paid to:
Ikelite Underwater Systems
Attention Service Department
50 West 33 Street
Indianapolis, IN 46208 USA
No reimbursements for postage paid will be issued.
You may also want to insure the package.

This Ikelite product is warranted against any manufacturing defects for a
period of one (1) year from the original date of purchase. Defective
products should be returned to Ikelite postage paid. Ikelite will, at its sole
discretion, repair or replace such products, and will return to customer
postage paid. All other claims of any nature are not covered. Except as
mentioned above, no other warranty expressed or implied applies to this
Ikelite product.
Limited Warranty
Ikelite Underwater Systems
50 West 33rd Street
Indianapolis, IN 46208 USA
5651.10_JVC_WP10_2-0711