Light & Motion Stingray HD User manual

Owner’s Manual
www.uwimaging.com
The Forward Compatible Video
Housing for Sony Camcorders

Standard Warranty
Light & Motion provides a limited warranty to the original purchaser for the
Stingray HD 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: Lamps are warranted for 30 days, 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.

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Welcome
Congratulations on your purchase of a Stingray HD 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 in this manual. This
manual assumes you have a working knowledge of your camera and will only
cover operational procedures related to the Stingray HD video housing.
Periodically refer to http://www.uwimaging.com for instruction revisions.
Caution - Caution - Caution - Caution
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 (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 damp
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................................................5
Mounting the Camera ..............................................6
Operation of the Stingray HD........................................7
Front Optic Installation and Removal ..................................9
Moisture Alarm ..................................................10
Display Icons on Monitor Back ......................................10
Pre-Dive Checklist ................................................11
First Time Use ...................................................11
After Diving Care.................................................11
Housing Storage ..................................................11
O-ring Care and Maintenance .......................................12
Sunray Light Systems—Getting Started ...............................13
Charging Batteries ................................................14
Installing Batteries ................................................14
Mounting Battery Pods ............................................15
Connecting Lights to Battery Pods ...................................15
Returning Products for Care........................................16
Contact Light and Motion ..........................................16
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Hot Tip Important Caution
Look for these symbols to help identify special information:
For information on configuring your Sony HD camcorder to be used
with the Stingray HD, please visit the Light & Motion website at:
http://www.uwimaging.com/support/downloads/downloads.htm and
click on “Stingray HD Camera Tray Configuration Supplement”.
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Getting Started
Illustrated below are the locations of Stingray’s features, ports, and functions.
Please take time to familiarize yourself with the housing.
Camera Preparation
1. Install the appropriate fully charged Sony camcorder battery.
2. Install a Sony MiniDV tape or DVD into your camcorder (if appropriate).
3. Install a Memory Stick in your camcorder if desired.
Microphone
Lens Locking Latch
Power On Button
Flip-Filter Lever
Light Arm Mounts
Control Switches
Locking Rotary Latches
Monitor Back Moisture Alarm
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(Fig. 1)
(Fig. 2)

(Fig. 3) (Fig. 4)
(Fig. 6)
Camera Tray Release
Mounting the Camera
1. Remove the monitor back by pushing the latch locks in and rotating the
latches down and forward of the housing body (Refer Fig. 3).
2. Remove the camera tray. Push the camera tray forward with one
hand.Withyourotherhandpressthetrayreleaselatchdown(ReferFig
4). Gradually release pressure with the hand holding the camera tray and
the camera tray will slide out of the housing.
3. Configure the camera tray. Refer to the separate configuration sheet to
determine if you need to change the adapter tray orientation or the size
spacers for your camcorder.
4. Position the camera tray underneath the camera’s tripod mount and
tighten.
5. Connect the cable on the front of the camera tray to the camcorder’s
microphone jack. Note, the 2.5mm microphone jack is not included on
some camcorders.
6. Attach the large yellow cable to the camcorder’s A/V Out (or A/V R). It
may be necessary to partially insert the camera and tray inside the housing
depending on the location of the A/V Out jack on the camcorder (Fig. 5).
7. Slide the camera tray forward until the latch engages.
8. Install 4 high capacity rechargeable AA batteries into the monitor back
(2400 mAh or higher Nickle Metal Hydride) .
9. Plug the video out cable from housing into monitor back (Refer Fig 6).
(Fig. 5)
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A/V Out Connector

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10. Replace the monitor back by aligning the guide pins and connector to the
base of the camera tray.
11. Rotate latches evenly until they lock. Ensure the monitor back draws into
the housing straight and evenly.
Operation
The Stingray housing is designed to access basic camcorder features using
electromagnetic switch control sets (left and right side of Stingray) and
mechanical interfaces (front plate).
Right Control Set (fig. 7)
ZOOM Switch
T- Slide forward and hold for telephoto (subjects appear closer).
W- Slide rearward and hold for wide angle (increases viewing angle).
MODE/OFF - REC/PHOTO
MODE/OFF - Slide switch backward and release to toggle between
Camera and Memory modes. Slide switch backward and hold for three
seconds to turn camcorder off.
REC/PHOTO - In Camera mode, slide switch forward and release
to toggle between record and stand-by modes. In Memory mode, slide
switch forward and release to capture an
image to Memory Stick.
ZOOM(T-W)Switch
MODE/OFF - REC/PHOTO
(Fig. 7)

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MOM.AF/AF LOCK Switch
FOCUS (N - F) Switch
Left Control Set (fig. 8)
FOCUS Switch
N- Slide switch forward and hold to put camcorder into manual
focus and move focus point closer to camcorder.
F- Slide switch backward and hold to put camcorder into manual
focus and move focus point further from camcorder.
MOM. AF/AF LOCK Switch
MOM. AF - Slide switch forward and hold to put camcorder into
“momentary auto focus”. Camcorder remains in auto focus as long
as the switch is held forward. 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 auto focus, slide MOM. AF/AF LOCK
switch backward to the AF LOCK position and release.
AF LOCK - Slide switch to the rear to return camcorder to auto focus
from manual focus.
Front Plate
1. Microphone - Records sound to a depth of 80ft (and topside).
2. Flip filter - Rotate lever to engage or disengage color correction filter.
3. Power On Button - Camcorder should be on and in Camera mode when
properly installed into the housing. Press the ON button once to turn the
camcorder on after camcorder has been turned off by the MODE/OFF
switch, or if camcorder has automatically shut down.
(Fig. 8)

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Front Optic Installation / Removal (fig. 9)
To Remove Optic
1. Slide the locking pin away from optic.
2. Rotate optic counter clockwise.
3. Pull away from housing.
To Install Optic
1. Perform an O-ring inspection.
2. Align optic to housing details.
3. Press optic into housing.
4. Rotate clockwise until the locking pin engages.
Display Icons on Monitor Back
Monitor Screen: In order to see the camera display information on the
monitor screen, you will need to set the camera to V-OUT/PANEL on the
menu screen. Go to the menu, select DISPLAY and set to V-OUT/PANEL
(see Fig. 10 and 11. Refer to your Sony camcorder instruction manual). If done
correctly, the external monitor back will now display all of the camcorder’s
viewfinder information.
(Fig. 9)

Format Monitor Aspect Ratio
If the picture on the Stingray HD monitor appears “squished”, then a setting
needs to be changed on the camcorder to display the video correctly.
Enter the camcorder’s menu; enter the STANDARD SET submenu then scroll
down and select TV TYPE. Change the TV TYPE setting to 4:3. Exact steps
may vary depending on your camcorder model (Refer Fig. 12).
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(Fig. 10— Sony HDR-SR12)
(Fig. 11—Sony HDR-HC7)
(Fig. 12)

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Moisture Alarm (refer Fig. 13)
LCD Moisture Alarm - Audio and visual alarms will signal if moisture is
detected inside the housing. Alarm performs a three second diagnostic check
when initially receiving power.
WhencamcordertransitionsfromMemorytoCameramodesthereis
a 2-3 seconds pause while the camcorder keys the tape. The Monitor
Back will black out during this time and LED alarm will sound when
Monitor Back is re-powered.
Pre-Dive Checklist
1. Install the appropriate media into the camcorder.
2. Install a completely charged battery in the camcorder.
3. Verify operation of all housing controls.
4. Check that the front bayonet port 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.
First Time Use
All Light and Motion housings are pressure tested prior to shipping.
However, there could be unseen damage due to shipping. A test
dive without the camcorder in the housing is 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 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 the housing buttons.
2. Remove housing from rinse tank and then simply towel dry.
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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.
Moisture Alarm
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(Fig. 13)

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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 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 monitor back 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 clean from 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 also utilize two O-ring seals. Also
check these seals every time the optic is removed.
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Monitor Back O-rings Optic O-rings
Stingray O-ring Replacement Kit part # 802-0203 includes: Two O-rings for the monitor
back or Monitor Back and two O-rings for any lens.

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Sunray Light Systems — Getting Started
Pictured on the next page (pg. 15) are the components of the Sunray 1000, 2000
and Halogen lighting systems. Please take a moment to familiarize yourself with
each part for later identification and use.
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 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 and push together until connectors seat (Refer Fig 14).
Charging the batteries from a completely discharged state takes
approximately 1.5 hours on the Light & Motion Fast Charger
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(Fig. 14) (Fig. 15)

LED light heads
NiMH Batteries
Sunray 2000
Light System
Battery Pods
Pod Locker
Charger and
electrical cord
Light Arms
LED light heads
NiMH Batteries
Sunray 1000
Light System
Battery Pods
Pod Locker
Charger and
electrical cord
Light Arms
Halogen light heads
NiMH Batteries
Sunray Halogen
Light System
Battery Pods
Pod Locker
Charger and
electrical cord
Light Arms

Mounting Battery Pods
1. Remove the monitor back on the housing.
2. Slide the battery pods into housing channels.
3. Insert Pod Locker between the pods and tighten using 1/8” Allen key.
Do not over-tighten.
Connecting Lights to Battery Pods (Sunray 1000/2000)
1. Plug in the cable connectors on the pod by orienting the small silver guide
pin with the small hole in the bulkhead.
2. Tighten the locking sleeves by rotating clockwise until tight.
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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. 15
on previous page).
2. Inspect the O-ring on the pod cap. (See O-ring maintenance, pg. 13).
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 end
cap is now locked into place. The end caps are specific to the left and
right pods.
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Returning Products for Care
Wehighlyrecommendafactoryannualserviceto
maintain proper operation of your Stingray HD Housing.
1. Before returning your Light & Motion product for care, please call or
email our service department for a RMA number.
2. Ship your product pre-paid freight with the return 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.
Warning:Donotshipyourcamerainsidethehousing.
Shipping companies may drop your system from up to
three feet which could damage your camera.
Contact Light and Motion
Sales & Support:
Phone [phone]
Fax [phone]
Mail:
Light & Motion
300 Cannery Row
Monterey, CA 93940
E-mail:
[email protected]
World Wide Web:
www.uwimaging.com
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