Light & Motion Stingray G2 User manual

Owner’s Manual
www.uwimaging.com
Power and Integration for the
Serious Videographer
STINGRAY G2+
STINGRAY G2+
The Forward Compatible Video Housing for Sony Camcorders
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Standard Warranty
Light & Motion provides a limited warranty to the original purchaser for your Stingray
housing against all defects in original workmanship and material, under normal use and
service, for one year from the date of purchase with the following exceptions: batteries
are warranted for 90 days, and battery chargers are only warranted for use in the US
and Canada. Using a battery charger in conjunction with a voltage converter is NOT
considered normal use, and chargers will not be warranted under such conditions.
Light & Motion will not be liable for any further loss, damages, or expenses, including
incidental or consequential damages directly or indirectly arising from the sale or use of
this product. Products not manufactured by Light & Motion, such as strobes and strobe
arms, are not covered under the Light & Motion warranty. These products are covered
by the Terms and Conditions set forth by their respective manufacturers.
Please retain all receipts from Light & Motion purchases, as you may be required to
present them for purchase date verification by the Light & Motion Service and Repair
department. Without proper documentation of purchase date, your repair costs may
not be covered by the Standard Warranty.
Cosmetic discoloration of external surfaces that do not directly effect water tight sealing
mechanisms and system functioning are not covered under warranty.
Repair attempts by unauthorized persons voids the warranty.
This warranty is valid only in the country where the product was purchased.

Caution - Caution - Caution - Caution
Caution - Caution - Caution - Caution
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Welcome
Congratulations on your purchase of a Light & Motion 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 camera’s features, please take time to become
familiar with the camera before you proceed with this manual. This manual assumes you
have a working knowledge of your camera and will focus on operational procedures
related to the Light & Motion video housing.
Periodically refer to http://www.uwimaging.com for instruction revisions.
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 remove batteries from battery pods before storage or
travel. Failure to do so may result in inadvertent ignition of lighting
system and possible heat or fire damage.
• 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. POD: rinse with fresh
water (**do NOT rinse with ALCOHOL as this will crack all the clear infrared ports
and lead to flooding on your next dive **). 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.

Table of Contents
Getting Started . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Camera Preparation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Mounting the Camera in the Housing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Attaching the Monitor Back. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Operation of the Housing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Recording LED Status Info. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Lens Installation / Removal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Mounting Battery Pods to Housing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Light Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
Pre-Dive Checklist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
First Time Use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
After Diving Care. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Housing Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Replacing Handle Batteries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
O-ring Care and Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
O-ring Parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Returning Products for Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Contact Light & Motion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Light & Motion Accessories. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
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Getting Started
Illustrated below are the locations of the features and functions. Take time to familiarize
yourself with the housing before use.
Light Arm Base**
(included with light system)
Lens Lock
ON/OFF/MODE
Button
Menu Buttons
Battery Status LED
Infrared Transmitter
REC Status LED
Monitor Back
Flip Filter Lever
Self-Locking Rotary Latch
(one on each side)
(Left Handle is optional)
(Left Handle is optional)

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Camera Preparation
1. Install a fully charged Sony InfoLithium battery pack.
2. Open the camcorder’s LCD screen. Rotate the LCD screen 180 degrees so the
LCD screen is facing away from the camcorder. Close the LCD screen against the
camera body so the screen is facing outward.
3. The Flash option must be deactivated through the camera’s menu system to prevent it
from reflecting back into the lens.
a. Under the “Menu” setting, scroll to “Photo Settings”
i. Choose the tab “Flash Mode” and turn to “Off” (Fig. 1)
4. To enable the icons to be viewed on your monitor back use steps below:
Return to the camera’s “My Menu” screen and navigate to the tab labeled “Menu”.
(Fig. 2)
a. Scroll to “General Set” (under wrench icon)
i. Choose the tab “Other Settings” (Fig. 3)
ii. Change the setting under “Rec Lamp” to “Off” (Fig. 4)
iii. Click return arrow once to see “Remote Ctrl” screen (Fig. 3),
change the setting to “ON”
b. Click back twice to “General Set” menu
i. Choose the tab labeled “Output Settings”
ii. Change the “Disp Output” to “V-out/Panel” (Fig. 5)
If set correctly, the monitor will display the camcorders icons, remaining
battery time, remaining recording time, and other information. If icons are not present,
check the “V-Out/Panel Setting”.
(Fig. 1) (Fig. 2)
(Fig. 3) (Fig. 4)

(Fig. 5) (Fig. 6)
(Fig. 7)
(Fig. 9)
(Fig. 11)
(Fig. 10)
(Fig. 12)
(Fig. 8)
Camera Tray Release
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Camera Preparation Cont.
5. IMPORTANT: For the White Balance button on your right handle to work
properly CX520/500 and 2010 model camcorders must set the camcorder’s
“My Menu” layout with the “White Balance” tab in the top left corner of
the “My Menu” screen. (Fig. 6)
a. To configure your “My Menu” screen to look like Fig. 6, first click the
“Menu” tab.
i. Then click on the “My Menu Setting” tab in the lower right hand
corner. (Fig. 7)
ii. Next click the “Movie” tab (Fig. 8)
iii. Then select the top left button (since this is where you want White Balance
to appear, see Fig. 7. If White Balance already appears in the top left field
then you are set to go)
iv. Next scroll to “Manual Settings” and select the “White Bal” tab
6. Handle Programming: Right handle default programming is for CX520/500
and 2010 camcorders. In order for proper right handle fuctions to work on
the XR520/500/200 camcorders; press the Tele and Wide buttons down
simultaneously for 3 seconds.
Mounting the Camera on Camera Tray
1. Remove the monitor back by pushing the latch locks in and rotating the
latches down and backward towards you.
2. Remove the Camera Tray. The Camera Tray is spring loaded and will slide out of the
housing.
a. Push forward on the Camera Tray.
b. Press the Camera Tray Release Latch down (Fig. 9).
3. Using the Stingray G2 housing, determine which hole position works best for your
camera and reposition the tripod screw accordingly. Using the Stingray G2+
housing, refer to the configuration sheet provided to configure the camera tray with
the correct adapter tray, spacers and screws.
4. Use the Mounting Screw to secure the Camera Tray to the camera body. It is
important that the screw be snug to prevent the camera from moving.
5. Open the connector cover and plug the end of the yellow cable into the “A/V”
connector. (Fig. 10) “A/V” plug location on camcorders will vary according to model.
6. Align the front of the Camera Tray with the base of the housing.
7. Slide the Camera Tray forward until the latch engages.
Attaching Monitor Back
1. Release the O-ring holding the battery pack and remove pack from the rear plate.
2. Place four (4) fresh “AA” rechargeable batteries into the holder (note that batteries
are not included).
3. Insert the DC power connector into the vertical DC power jack on the monitor
back. (Fig. 11)
4. Place battery pack into battery holder pocket on the inside of the monitor back and

Operation of the Housing
Right Smart Grip Controls (Fig. 13)
Record/Stand-by
-Toggles camcorder between record/stand-by
Telephoto - Zooms camcorder to telephoto. (**Double press for quick zoom)
Wide - Zooms camcorder to wide angle (**Double press for quick zoom)
AF/MF (Auto Focus/Manual Focus)
- On the CX520/500 and 2010 camcorders: button toggles between
auto focus and 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/MF
button again).
*Important: Right handle default programming is for CX520/500 and
2010 camcorders. In order for proper right handle fuctions to work on
the XR520/500/200 camcorders; press the Tele and Wide buttons down
simultaneously for 3 seconds.
- On XR series camcorders: Press and release AF/MF to focus lock
- On XR series camcorders: Press and hold AF/MF to return to manual
focus
White Balance -Press and release to set to manual white balance (the camera will
- Press and hold to return to auto white balance
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(Fig. 13)
secure into place with the O-ring. (Fig. 12)
5. Replace the monitor back by aligning the guide pins and connector into the base of
the camera tray.
6. Rotate both latches evenly. Ensure that the monitor back is pulled in straight and
that the latches engage and lock.
NOTE: Light & Motion recommends using new 2,400 mAh (at the very least)
rechargeable NiMH batteries for the Monitor Back. Batteries should be
replaced or recharged every second dive. Alkaline batteries may be used in
emergency situations, but they may not be strong enough to continuously
power the monitor and may not yield the same life expectancy as the NiMH
batteries.

Left Smart Grip Controls (Optional Feature) (Fig. 14)
Enter Button -Executes menu command where menu curser is located
Up Arrow -Moves menu curser up
Right Arrow/Lights Off
-Press and release to move menu cursor right
- Press and hold to turn video lights off
Down Arrow/Lights On
-Press and release to move menu cursor down
- Press and hold to turn video lights on
Left Arrow/Photo Button
-Press and release to move menu cursor left
- Press and hold to take photo (in Photo and Video modes)
* Eventually the batteries in the Smart Grips will totally exhaust. Contact your Light &
Motion dealer to order replacement batteries, or remove the Smart Grip handle cover and
replace the two batteries located inside. Batteries are CR 1/3 N 3 volt lithium 160 MAH
and can usually be purchased from any store that stocks camera and watch batteries.
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(Fig. 14)

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Recording LED Status Information
Initialization- When the camera is first turned on, the LED will flash red and green in
unison with the buzzer for about 3 to 5 seconds. This is normal. Once the LED’s
stop flashing and the buzzer ceases, the housing has booted and connected to
the camera. Your’re now ready to dive!
Standby/Ready Mode - When the camera is fully charged and ready for use, the LED
will be a steady, solid green.
Recording Mode - Once the camera is recording video, the LED will turn to a solid red.
Moisture Alarm - In the event of moisture being detected, the LED will flash red and
green with an accompanying buzzer until the housing is turned off. If the
moisture were to disappear after the alarm has been triggered, the buzzer
will cease and the LED will continue to flash. As soon as moisture is detected
again, the buzzer will sound off.
(Fig. 14)
Flip Filter Lever
Monitor back (Fig. 14)
On/Off/Mode - TPress and release to turns the camcorder on, and cycles through
video mode, photo mode& playback mode.
-Press & Hold this button down to turn the monitor back off
Battery Status LED -
• LED Off - Battery strength good.
• LED Red - Battery time remaining is approx. 45 min..
• LED Flashing Orange - Battery time remaining is approx. 15 min.
(Fig. 13)
ON/OFF/MODE
Button
Front Plate (Fig. 13)
Flip Filter - Rotate lever to engage or disengage color correction filter.

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Mounting Battery Pods to Housing
1. From the front of the housing, slide the battery pods into housing channels.
2. Position battery pods so that the IR transmitter from the monitor back aligns with
the IR receivers on the pods. (fig. 17)
3. Insert the Pod Locker between the pods and tighten using 1/8” Allen key.
Do not over-tighten. (fig. 18)
(Fig. 17) (Fig. 18)
Lens Installation / Removal
*Only applies to Stingray G2 + Models
To Install Lens (Fig. 15 & 16)
1. Perform O-ring inspection.
2. Align lens to housing details.
3. Press lens into housing.
4. Rotate clockwise until Locking pin engages.
To Remove Lens
1. Slide Locking pin outward away from lens.
2. Rotate lens counter clockwise.
3. Pull away from housing.
(Fig. 15) (Fig. 16)
IR Receivers
IR Transmitter

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Light Operation
Operation from Smart Grips
1. Make sure that the camera and housing are powered on.
2. Power up the pods by pressing the “Power” button on the pods (Fig. 19)
3. Hold the “Down/Lights ON” button for 2 seconds to turn the lights on
4. To power the lights off, hold the “Right/Lights OFF” off button for 2 seconds
After the initial power up, a green LED will begin to blink on the pods. A slow blinking LED
indicates that the pod is in the “awake” or “on” state and is ready to receive commands
from the housing.
After about 60 minutes of inactivity, the pods will enter a sleep mode. In this case it will be
necessary to press the “Power” button on the pod to power up the lights.
If at any point the green LED begins to blink rapidly (approx. 3 times per second) the battery is
low and is nearing exhaustion.
Pre-Dive Checklist
1. Make sure you have four completely charged AA batteries in the monitor back.
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 monitor back O-rings are seated correctly and that the rear latches
are in the closed and locked position.
(Fig. 19) Power Button
IR Receiver

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 monitor back 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 reseller you purchased your housing from 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 and Travel Case in a dry location the first 24 hours after a dive. Leave the
Monitor back off the housing to allow for air circulation. Similarly, leave Travel Case Lid about
two inches open. Allow any residual water to evaporate from the Travel Case prior to storing
the housing.
Replacing Handle Batteries
1. Using an Allen key, remove the two screws on the back of the handle. (Fig. 20)
2. Remove the Handle Cap from the handle assembly (Fig. 21).
3. Remove old batteries from handle board.
4. Install two new 1/3 N batteries into the handle board (Fig. 22).
NOTE: 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.
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(Fig. 20) (Fig. 21)
(Fig. 22)
O-ring Care & Maintenance
O-rings are the critical component that keeps water out of the housing. Routinely inspect
O-rings and replace at least once a year. If your O-rings are damaged, contact your Light
& Motion dealer for an O-ring replacement kit.
Follow these steps for proper O-ring function:
1. The sealing system used on the monitor back and and the lens on the Stingray G2+
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 monitor back O-rings and the mating surface on the inside of the
main housing are free of grit, hair, lint and anything that could 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.
NOTE: Never use a metal object to remove an O-ring. It will cause damage
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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 also utilize two O-ring seals. Also check
these seals every time the optic is removed.
O-ring Parts
O-ring Replacement Kit— part # 802-0096 includes:
Two O-rings for the monitor back and two O-rings for front optic.
Smart Grip O-ring Kit— part # 802-0117 includes:
One O-ring and one Allen key.
NOTE: O-rings used for the Monitor back and all optics are different sizes.
Be sure to replace the appropriate O-ring in its respective groove.

Returning Products for Service
We highly recommend a factory annual service
to maintain proper operation of your underwater
housing system
1. Before returning your Light & Motion product for care, please email our
service department for an RMA number.
2. Ship your product pre-paid freight with the return RMA number printed
on the outside of the box. It is recommended that you keep your
shipper’s tracking number until the product is returned to you.
Contact Light and Motion
E-mail: Mail:
[email protected] Light & Motion
300 Cannery Row
Monterey, CA 93940
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orld Wide Web:
www.uwimaging.com
International Service Centers:
LIGHT & MOTION UK
5 Dunston Place, Dunston Road
Chesterfield, S418NL
England
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el. [phone]
Fax. [phone]
[email protected]
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ww.lightandmotionuk.com
SCUBA CAM
89 Short Street
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01-09 Golden Wall Centre
188216, Singapore
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el. 65 6336 6186
Fax [phone]
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ww.scubacam.com.sg
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HYDRONALIN e.K.
Eldenaer Street 29
Berlin D-10247
Germany
Tel. [phone]
Fax [phone]
www.light-and-motion.de
SCUBAPIX
Shop 2 Palace Arcade
7-9 Sheilds Street
Cairns City, 4870
Queensland, Austrailia
Tel. [phone]
[email protected]
www.scubapix.com

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Accessories
Fathom 90-Degree Wide-Angle Lens . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 802-0210
Fathom 110-Degree Wide-Angle Lens . . . . . . . . . . . . . 802-0211
Tripod Mount . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 802-0152
Custom Travel Case . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 775-0029
Housing O-ring Kit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 802-0096
Smart Grip O-ring Replacement Kit. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 802-0117
Handle Thread Ring Replacement Kit . . . . . . . . . . . . . 802-0147
Light & Motion Lanyard. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 802-0167
Optional Monitor Shade . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 802-0227
Sunray 110/220v Multi-Chem Charger . . . . . . . . . . . . . 800-0124
Pod O-ring Kit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 800-0079

Notes

300 Cannery Row • Monterey, CA 93940
[phone] • Fax [phone]
www.uwimaging.com
905-0301-B