Light & Motion FXI User manual

Bluefin Owner’s Manual
www.uwimaging.com
For the Sony FX1 and Z1U camcorders.

Welcome
Congratulations on your purchase of the Bluefin underwater video housing.
Please inspect the packaging of your product to verify that there was no damage
during shipping.
If you are not familiar with your camcorder’s features, please take time to become
familiar with the camcorder before you proceed in this manual.This manual assumes
you have a working knowledge of your camcorder and will only cover operational
procedures relative to the underwater housing.
The term “Push” when referenced in this manual means to press and release in one
motion. If a function requires a button to be continually held, the manual will read
“press and hold.”
Periodically refer to the Light & Motion website for instruction revisions at
www.uwimaging.com.

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Caution - Caution - Caution
We hope you have a wonderful underwater experience with Light & Motion
equipment. To increase your enjoyment and the life span of your equipment please
take an extra minute to review common errors which will result in equipment
damage or destruction.
•Always cover the housing view finder with the eyepiece cover when
storing the housing and particularly when the camera is in the housing.
ONLY remove the eyepiece just prior to entering the water. Failure to
cover the housing view finder with the eyepiece cover will damage the
camera. The housing view finder can magnify the sun’s rays and BURN
the camera’s view finder.
•Remove pressure release plug before shipping. Always remember to
replace it before diving.
•Always remove batteries from battery pods before storage or travel.
Failure to do so may result in inadvertent ignition of the lighting system
and possible heat or fire damage.
• Replace pressure release plug prior to diving.
• Make sure housing is water tight before diving with it.
• Check the operation of all your equipment several weeks prior to your trip. If
maintenance or repair is necessary, then time is available for both shipping and
repair scheduling.
• Never transport or ship the housing with the camcorder inside. This may damage
your camcorder.
• Never leave your housing in the rinse bucket. It may be damaged by other
equipment.
• When removing the camcorder from the housing after a dive, do so in a dry
controlled environment away from other Scuba related equipment. This prevents
water from other equipment or water from another diver accidentally entering the
housing.
• If a battery pod is flooded, immediately remove the battery. Rinse the pod with
fresh water (good) or rubbing alcohol (better). Shake vigorously, towel dry, and
leave the pod where it can drain excess moisture. BATTERY: Dry the battery off,
blow any water out of the connectors, and then shake the battery to remove
remaining moisture. If there is water inside the battery do not attempt to
use it again. If the battery seems dry inside, allow it to dry for at least 24 hours,
away from flammable items. Then, on land, charge the battery and test your lights
before attempting another dive.

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Table of Contents
Getting Started . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
Camera Preparation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
Mounting the Camera in the Housing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
Operation of the BlueFin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
Using the Bluefin in VTR Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
Lens Installation / Removal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
Reversing Smart Grip Functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
Bluefin Monitors - Getting Started . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
Bluefin Monitors - Bulkhead Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
Compact Monitor Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
Remote Monitor Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
Charging the Remote / Compact Monitor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
Diving Without a Monitor Attached . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
Display Icons on Monitors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
Bluefin Lighting Systems - Getting Started . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
Charging Batteries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
Installing Batteries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
Removing Batteries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
Mounting Battery Pods . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17
Connecting Lights to Battery Pods . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17
Light Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17
Replacing Handle Batteries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
Pre-Dive Checklist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19
First Time Use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19
After Diving Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19
Housing Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19
O-ring Care and Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20
Other Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21
Bluefin Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22

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Getting Started
Illustrated below are the locations of Bluefin’s features and functions.Take time to
familiarize yourself with the housing.
Carrying Handle
Light Arm Base
Lens Lock
Microphone
LED Status Indicator
Latch Lock
Bulkhead Plugs
Light Command IR Window
Power ON and
Mode Button
Color Correction Flip Filter Lever
Flip Macro Lever
Monitor Base
Sel/Push/Exec Dial
Pic Profile
Menu
P-Menu
ND Filter Lever
Manual Exposure Dial
White Balance Set
Iris
Gain
Shutter
Manual White Balance
Pressure Release Plug
Eyepiece Cover

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Camera Preparation
1) Install a fully charged battery.The Bluefin FX1 will accommodate the NP-F970.
2) Install a HD DVC tape into your camcorder.
3) Remove the camcorder’s view finder as described on page 97 of the Sony manual.
4) Activate the camcorder’s external microphone.
Set the Autolock/ Auto/Man / Hold” switch, located at the left rear of the camera,
to the Auto/Man position.
For the FX1: enter the camcorder’s menu, scroll to Audio Set menu, then select
MIC/LINE, and then select EXT MIC.
For the Z1: Position the slide switch at the front of the camcorder, labeled MIC
PHANTOM for INPUT 1 into the ON position. Then enter the camcorder’s menu,
enter the AUDIO SET sub-menu, select AUDIO MONI and select CH1. Then go to
MIC SELECT and select XLR. Then go to XLR SET and select XLR CH SEL and
select CH1. Then select INPUT1 TRIM and select +12dB.
Attach the XLR adapter to the Input 1 microphone of the camcorder.
5) Enter the camera’s Menu and confirm or change the following settings.
Scroll to the Others sub-menu and select it.
A) Remote Control setting to ON. (Refer Fig. 1)
B) REC LAMP setting to OFF. (Refer Fig. 2)
C) Format Lamp setting to OFF.
D) DISP OUTPUT setting to to the V-out/Panel. (Refer Fig. 3)
If you’re using a monitor, this will display the camcorders icons, remaining battery
time, remaining tape time and other information in the Light & Motion monitor.
6) Set the Zoom slide switch to the Lever/Remote position.
(Fig. 1) (Fig. 2)
(Fig. 3) (Fig. 4)

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Mounting the Camera
1. Remove the rear plate. (Refer fig. 4)
A. Using your thumbs, press latch lock inward.
B. While holding latch locks in, rotate both latch locks together, downward.
Continue to rotate until the latch locks reveal the metal locking pins.
2. Pull the Iris adjustment knob away from the housing. Rotate the inner component
90 degrees. This prevents the spring loaded Iris knob from returning to the engaged
position and interfering with camera loading. (Refer fig. 6)
3. Pull the ND control out. (Refer fig. 7)
4. Remove the camera tray by squeezing the latch levers together, then pull the tray
out of the housing.
5. Position the Camera Tray underneath the camera, align posts on camera tray with
recesses in camera and tighten the tripod screw into the camcorder’s tripod mount.
6. Insert the microphone cable in the red mic jack or XLR adapter (Z1U only). (Refer
fig. 7)
7. Insert the yellow banded cable into the composite video jack. (Refer fig. 7)
8. Insert blue banded cable into blue Lanc jack. (Refer fig. 7)
9. Align front of camera tray with base of housing.
10. Hold the latch levers together and slide camera tray forward until the tray stops
then release the latch levers. (Refer fig. 8)
11. Reset the Iris dial stand-offs into the recessed holes.This will engage the Iris control.
Align and push in the ND control.
12. Adjust the angle of the camcorder’s eyepiece to align with the housing’s view finder.
13. Replace rear plate.
A. Rest the rear plate against the rear of the housing.
B. Rotate both latches evenly until they lock. Ensure rear plate draws in straight
and that O-rings seat evenly.
(Fig. 5) (Fig. 6)
(Fig. 7) (Fig. 8)
Mic cable
LANC cable
Squeeze latch
release together
to release tray.
Video cable

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Operation
Left Smart Grip Controls (Refer fig. 9)
Near - Moves focus point closer to camcorder.
Rec - Toggles camcorder between record/standby.
Lights - After initial power up from battery pod, cycles Elite Lights through three output
levels. Press and hold for three seconds to turn lights off.
For Pro Lights, it turns them on or off.
Mom.Af - Press and hold this button to put the camcorder into “momentary AF”.
Camcorder remains in AF as long as the button is pressed. Once released, the
camcorder switches to manual focus.This is useful in stopping the camcorder from
“seeking” when filming in a low contrast environment.To return the camcorder to
AF, press the AF/OFF button.
Far - Moves focus point further from camcorder.
Right Smart Grip Controls (Refer fig. 10)
Wide - Zooms camcorder to wide angle. Press twice quickly for accelerated zoom.
Tele - Zooms camcorder to telephoto. Press twice quickly for accelerated zoom.
Mom.Af - Press and hold this button to put the camcorder into “momentary AF”.
Camcorder remains in AF as long as the button is pressed. Once released, the
camcorder switches to manual focus.This is useful in stopping the camcorder from
“seeking” when filming in a low contrast environment.To return the camcorder to
AF, press the AF/OFF button.
Af / Off - (dual function) - Press and release, to switch camcorder to auto focus. Press
and hold for 3 seconds, to turn the camcorder off.
Rec - Toggles camcorder between record/standby.
Front Plate (Refer fig. 11)
Microphone - Records sound to a depth of approximately 80 ft.
Color Correction Flip Filter - Rotate lever to engage or disengage color
correction filter.
Flip Macro Lens - Rotate lever to engage macro lens.
Lens Lock - Engages the lens to prevent accidental removal.
Rear Plate (Refer fig. 12)
On/Mode - Turns the camcorder on and cycles through modes.
LED - Status light; Red indicates recording, green indicates stand-by.
Moisture Alarm - Led will flash red/green and housing will beep if moisture is
detected inside the housing.
Note: During camera power up phase or when installing rear plate, moisture
alarm will beep and flash indicating a diagnostic check.
Pic Profile - Allows the selection of a stored picture profile.
Menu - Enters the camcorder’s menu.
P-Menu - Enters the camcorder’s personal menu.
Sel/Push/Exec Dial - Allows menu navigation and selection.
Also adjusts the camcoder’s shutter speed when using this control in manual mode.

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(Fig. 11) (Fig. 12)
(Fig. 13)
(Fig. 9) (Fig. 10)
Housing Left Side (Refer fig. 13)
ND Filter - Engages the camcorder’s ND filter.
Iris Dial - Adjust the camcorder’s exposure when in manual exposure mode.
WB Button - Toggles the camcorder between auto and manual white-balance.
Shut Button - Toggles the camcorder between auto and manual shutter speed.
Iris Button - Toggles the camcorder between auto and manual exposure.
Gain Button - Toggles the camcorder between auto and manual gain.
WB Set Button - Sets white-balance when in manual white-balance mode.

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Lens Installation / Removal
To Install Lens
1. Perform O-ring inspection.
2. Align lens to housing details. Groove on lens hood aligns with lens latch.
3. Press firmly lens into housing to compress O-ring
4. Rotate clockwise until Locking pin engages.
To Remove Lens
1. Slide Locking pin outward away from lens.
2. Rotate lens counter clockwise. This may require another person’s assistance.
3. Pull away from housing.
Rewind
No VTR Function
Frame Back
when paused
Reverse
during playback
Fast Forward
Frame Advance
when paused
(Fig. 14)
Pause
Play
Stop
Fast Forward
Slow Motion
(Fig. 15)
Using the Bluefin in VTR Mode
Push the Bluefin’s Mode button until the camcorder enters VTR Mode, as listed and
illustrated below, the Bluefin’s Smart Grip Controls allow you to control the
camcorder’s VTR functions while the camcorder is still inside the Bluefin.
Left Smart Grip Controls (Refer fig. 14)
Near - Frame Advance while paused
Rec - Fast Forward
Lights - Not used
Mom.Af - Rewind
Far - Frame Back while paused and reverse direction during playback
Right Smart Grip Controls (Refer fig. 15)
Wide - Slow Motion
Tele - Stop
Mom.Af - Pause
Af/Off - Play
Rec - Fast Forward

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Bluefin Monitors - Getting Started
Illustrated below are the components of the Compact Monitor and the Remote
Monitor. Take time to identify and become familiar with each part.
Compact Monitor Remote Monitor
Bulkhead
Clamp Assembly
Monitor Cable
Lens Shade
Reversing Smart Grip Button Functions
Smart Grips can be programmed to swap left and right button functions. This is
useful if a Smart Grip battery becomes exhausted during a dive.You then can swap
Smart Grip functions to maintain primary housing operation.
This is a total button function swap, not a button-by-button nor
a custom configuration.
1) Press either FAR/- and NEAR/+ or TELE and WIDE buttons simultaneously and
hold for three seconds.
Button functions are now swapped. Button functions will mirror opposite handle, i.e.
Tele and Far,Wide and Near.
This is a handle-by-handle procedure. Performing this function on one handle will
not switch both.
Revert to original button configuration
1) Perform the same swap procedure. Press either FAR/- and NEAR/+ or TELE and
WIDE simultaneously and hold for three seconds.
Eventually the batteries in the Smart Grips will totally exhaust. Contact Light &
Motion to order a replacement battery and O-ring kit (part #802-0117), or remove
the Smart Grip handle cover and replace the two batteries located inside. Batteries
are CR 1/3 N and can usually be purchased from any store that stocks camera and
watch batteries.

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Bluefin Monitor - Bulkhead Installation
1) Remove the rear plate.
2) Using a flat head screwdriver or coin, remove the port plug. (Refer Fig. 16)
3) On the inside of the rear plate, remove the protective bulkhead cover by removing
the four screws using a 5/64 allen key. (Refer Fig. 17)
4) Feed bulk head cable through a bulk head port.
5) Insert Bulk Head into rear plate until it is firmly seated.
6) Tighten bulk head by turning the bulk head itself with a 3/4” wrench.
Do not plug in connector until the bulkhead is screwed in place.
7) Attach bulk head cable into the primary bulk head connector on the inside of the
rear plate circuit board.
8) Move the bulk head power switch to the on position.
9) Replace the protective bulk head cover and tighten the four screws.
(Fig. 16) (Fig. 17)
Attaching the Remote or Compact Monitor
1. Attach clamp assembly to back of monitor.
2. Attach monitor/clamp assembly to quick connect post by pressing down and
rotating until black sleeve locks into position.
3. Adjust monitor by releasing clamp assembly (clockwise to tighten, counter
clockwise to loosen).
4. Cable plugs are identical at each end. Attach by aligning the pins and pressing into
the bulkhead until the black rubber seats.Turn locking sleeve clockwise to tighten.
Port Plugs

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Compact Monitor Operation
Power On/Off
The monitor will power on and off with the camcorder.
Remote Monitor Operation w/accessory cable
1) Make sure the power switch on the inside rear plate is in the On position and
corresponds with the correct bulkhead.
2) Connect monitor cable to Bulkhead prior to entering the water.
3) Connect monitor cable to Remote Monitor prior to entering the water.
4) Station the BlueFin housing in the area you are going to shoot.
5) Gently let out the slack in the cable as you move to the viewing location.
6) Operation of Controls:
Left Side
L. Light - Operates left video light (after lights have been operated from pod).
R. Light - Operates right video light (after lights have been operated from pod).
Bright - Adjust brightness of monitor.
Far - Moves focus point further from camcorder.
Close - Moves focus point closer to camcorder.
Right Side
Af/Off
AF - Press once to return camcorder to auto focus from manual focus.
OFF - Turns camcorder off. Press and hold for three seconds then release.
Rec - Toggles between record and stand-by modes.
Mom.Af - Pressing and holding this button puts the camcorder into “Momentary
AF”. Camcorder remains in AF as long as the button is pressed. Once released, the
camcorder switches to manual focus.This is useful in stopping the camcorder from
“seeking” when shooting in a low contrast environment.To return the camcorder
to AF, press the AF/OFF button.
Tele- Zooms camera to telephoto.
Wide - Zooms camera to wide angle.
Power On/Off with Remote Monitor
On - When camcorder is in a powered down state, press any button on the Remote
Monitor EXCEPT BRIGHT to return camcorder to powered up state and activate
the Remote Monitor LCD screen.
Off - Press and hold AF / OFF button for three seconds.

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Charging the Remote and Compact Monitor
1) Remove the Charging Port Plug using a coin or large flat head screwdriver.
(Refer fig. 18)
2) Plug charger into a 110v outlet.
This charger is only rated at this voltage. If you do not have
access to a 110v outlet, you must use a converter.
3) Plug charging connector from charger into charging port on Remote Monitor.
4) Charge for 8-14 hours, then remove charging cord.
5) Check O-ring on Charging Port Plug.
6) REPLACE CHARGING PORT PLUG.
Failure to re-install Charging Port Plug WILL flood the Monitor.
Diving Without a Monitor Attached
If you do not use the monitor you MUST de-activate power to
the bulkhead before entering the water.
To de-activate BlueFin bulkhead:
1) Remove the Rear Plate.
2) Locate the power switch on the inside of the Rear Plate under the bulkhead
cover.
3) Move the switch to the OFF position.
Display Icons on Monitors
Monitor Screen
In order to see the camera display information in the monitor screen, you will need
to set the camera to V-OUT/PANEL on the menu screen. Go to menu, scroll to
STANDARD SET, highlight DISPLAY and set to V-OUT/PANEL (Refer Fig 19). Refer
to your Sony instruction manual. If done correctly, the external monitor will now
display all camcorder view finder information.
(Fig. 18) (Fig. 19)
Charging Plug

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Bluefin Light Systems - Getting Started
Pictured below are the components of the Sunray-X Pro and Sunray-X Elite lighting
system.Take a moment to familiarize yourself with each part for later identification
and use.
Battery Pods
Light heads
Charger and
electrical cord
Pod Locker
Light Arms
NiMH
Batteries
Battery Pods
HID light heads
Charger and
electrical cord
Light Arms
Light Cable
NiMH Batteries
Sunray Pro Light System
Sunray Elite Light System
Pod Locker

Charging Batteries
It is recommended that you charge your batteries when they are
received. It is also recommended to charge batteries just prior
to use.
1) The charger can accept an electrical range of 100 - 240v and 50 - 60hz.
2) The charger has two LED lights:
Left LED: Green when charging Li-ion batteries.
Orange when charging NiMH batteries.
Right LED: Orange when fast charging.
Green during top-up charge and when charge is complete.
3) To attach charger to battery, align arrow on charger connector with arrow on
battery label and push together until connectors seat. (Refer Fig. 20)
The fast charger time for a 10.8v NiMH battery is 2.5 hours.
Installing Batteries
1) Slide the battery back into the pod with the contact end inserted first so that the
connector will align with the socket inside the pod. (Refer Fig. 21)
2) Inspect the O-ring on the pod cap. (See O-ring maintenance).
3) Replace the front cap onto the pod.
Insure that the removal strap attached to the battery does not
interfere with the seal when the end cap is attached to the pod.
4) Turn the knob on the end cap clockwise 1/8 turn until it stops.The endcap will now
be locked into place.The endcaps are specific to the left and right pods.
Removing Batteries
1) Rotate latch at the front of the pod counter-clockwise 1/8 turn, until it stops.
2) Pull the front cap off the pod.
3) Pull the battery from the pod using removal strap.
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(Fig. 20) (Fig. 21)

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Mounting Battery Pods
1) Remove the rear plate of the housing.
2) Slide the battery pods into housing channels. (Refer fig. 24)
Position pods so that the IR sensors on the pods will be aligned with the IR sensor
on the housing rear plate.
3) Insert Pod Lockers between the pods and position at the half-way point. Tighten
using allen key. Do not over-tighten.
Connecting Lights to Battery Pods
1) Plug in the cable connectors on the pod.
2) Tighten the locking sleeves by rotating clockwise until tight.
Light Operation
Confirm that the mode selector (flat position of bezel around power button) is set
to the P setting for Pro Lights or E for Elite Lights. (Refer Fig 22)
Operation from Smart Grips
1) Activate initial power-up by pressing the Pod Power Button. (Refer Fig 23)
After initial power-up lights may be controlled using LIGHT button on the left Smart
Grip.
2) Turn off lights by pressing and holding the LIGHT button.
Operation from Battery Pods
1) Turn on light by pressing the Power Button on the rear cap.
Elite lights have 3 output levels that can be changed by repeated pressing of the
power button.
2) Turn off light by pressing and holding the Power Button on the rear cap.
Note: A slow blinking green LED on the pods indicates that the pods are ready to
receive a signal from the rear plate. It will turn off on it’s own after the lights are
turned off for 30 minutes.
A fast blinking green LED on the pods indicates the batteries are drained or need
charging.
(Fig. 23)
Power Button
(Fig. 22)

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(Fig. 24) (Fig. 25)
(Fig. 26) (Fig. 27)
Replacing Handle Batteries
The battery life of your Smart Grip Handles will vary depending on usage and
technique. But eventually the handle batteries will exhaust.
Replacing the handle batteries is an easy procedure. However, pay special attention
to the wear of the O-ring and to the orientation of the batteries.
1) Using an allen key, remove the two screws on the back of the handle.
(Refer fig. 24)
2) Remove the Handle Cap from the handle assembly. (Refer fig. 25)
3) Remove old batteries from handle board.
4) Install new 1/3 N batteries into the handle board. (Refer. fig. 26)
The +/- position of the batteries is critical. If batteries are
installed backwards, they will damage the handle board.
5) Inspect the Handle Cap O-ring or replace with a new O-ring.
6) Press the Handle Cap into the handle assembly so O-ring seals evenly.
7) Replace both screws in Handle Cap and tighten using allen key.
Smart Grip O-ring and Battery Kit (part # 802-0117) (Refer fig. 27)
Kit contains one O-ring and battery set for one Smart Grip.

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Pre-Dive Checklist
1) Make sure you have a HD DVC tape in the camcorder.
2) Make sure you have a completely charged battery in the camera.
3) Verify operation of all housing controls.
4) Check that the lens lock is securely engaged and that the latch pin is in the locked
position. Clean lens if necessary.
5) Check that the rear plate O-rings are seated correctly and that the rear latches are
in the closed and locked position.
6) Verify the pressure relief plug is installed and tight.
7) Make sure eye piece is elevated to align with adapter on rear plate.
8) Clean lens using a soft cloth or lens cleaning tissue.
First Time Use
All Light & Motion equipment is pressure tested prior to
shipping. However, there could be unseen damage due to
shipping. A test dive without the camcorder in the housing is
highly recommended.
After the initial dive with just the housing, make the following checks:
1. Dry off housing exterior.
2. Remove the Rear Plate and visually inspect for moisture.
3. Reach inside the housing and trace a finger around all view ports and mating
surfaces.
4. If any water is detected, contact the housing reseller or the Light & Motion service
department.
After Diving Care
1. Immediately submerge the housing in fresh water. While in fresh water, work all the
switches and press all the buttons, to work any remaining salt water out of recessed
areas.
2. Remove housing from the rinse tank and towel dry.
Housing Storage
Store housing andTravel Case in a dry location the first 24 hours after a dive. Leave
the Rear Plate off the housing to allow for air circulation. Similarly, leaveTravel Case
Lid about two inches open. Allow any residual water to evaporate from the Travel
Case prior to storing the housing.You might want to remove pressure relief plug.

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Rear Plate O-rings Smart Grip O-ring Optic O-rings
O-ring Care & Maintenance
O-rings are the critical components that keep water out of the housing.
Routinely inspect O-rings and replace at least once a year. If your O-rings are
damaged, contact the Light & Motion service department for an O-ring
replacement kit.
Follow these steps for proper O-ring function:
1) The sealing system used on the rear plate incorporates two O-rings.This is the most
critical area of the housing for maintenance and should be inspected before every
dive.
2) Make sure the rear plate O-rings and the mating surface on the inside of the main
housing are free of grit, hair, lint and anything that could potentially breach the O-
ring seal.
3) After frequent diving or if O-rings appear dirty, remove O-rings and clean the
grooves. To remove O-rings, use finger pressure or the rounded edge of a plastic
card to lift the O-ring out of the groove.
Never use a metal object to remove an O-ring. It will cause
damage to the O-ring and mating surface.
4) To check O-rings for damage, place the O-ring between the index finger and thumb.
Then pull the O-ring through your fingers, feeling for any debris or wear.
5) If O-rings are dirty, it is best to replace them.Washing dirty O-rings with soap and
water is not recommended. Soap breaks down the lubricants and will compromise
the integrity of the seal.
6) Properly greased O-rings will help maintain sealing integrity and minimize O-ring
degradation. Use enough grease to lubricate the O-ring thoroughly, but not so much
that it will attract additional debris.
7) Clean the groove with a lint free swab or the folded edge of a paper towel.
8) All of the front optic ports for the housing utilize two O-ring seals. Check these
seals every time the optic is removed.
BlueFin O-ring Replacement Kit part # 802-0192 includes:
Two O-rings for the Rear Plate and two O-rings for front optic, and one
O-ring for the Pressure Relief Valve.
Smart Grip O-ring and Battery Kit part # 802-0117 includes:
O-ring and battery for one Smart Grip.
O-rings used for the Rear Plate and all optics are different sizes.
Be sure to replace the appropriate O-ring in its respective groove.