Nauticam NA-GFX100 User manual

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F
ORWARD
Thank you for your purchase of a NAUTICAM housing.
At NAUTICAM, we pride ourselves in the ability to recogni e the requirements of
professional as well as amateur underwater photographers and fulfill them through the
innovative designs of our products. We strive to achieve a high level of user-friendliness
by allowing stress-free installation and easy operation of all important functions of the
camera.
Each housing is individually inspected and water pressure tested to ensure optimum
quality.
Please read this manual carefully before using the housing, this will maximi e its
performance as well as its lifetime.

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T
ABLE OF
C
ONTENTS
Warranty ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………...... 4
Precautions ………………………………………………………………………………………………………….... 5
Package Contents ………………………………………………………………………………………………... 7
Specifications ……………………………………………………………………………………………………..... 8
Identification of Parts ………………………………………………………………………………………….. 9
Opening and Locking the Housing ……………………………………………………………………. 13
Preparation of the Housing ………………………………………………………………………………… 15
Installing the Camera ………………………………………………………………………………………….. 20
Mounting the Port ………………………………………………………………………………………………... 24
Changing the Viewfinder …………………………………………………………………………………….. 27
Care and Maintenance ……………………………………………………………………………………….. 29
Optional Accessories ………………………………………………………………………………………….. 30

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W
ARRANTY
All NAUTICAM Products are warranted against any material and manufacturing defects for two years
from the date of purchase for consumer use. The warranty period is defined by the invoicing or
payment date by the customer. Alternatively, the warranty period would be assumed from the day
that the product is shipped from our facility. This warranty only applies to products purchased from
authori ed NAUTICAM dealers and does not extend beyond the original retail purchaser.
To return your product for service, please contact your regional authori ed service center(s). Please
note that this warranty only applies when the product is purchased in the territory where the service
center is located.
NAUTICAM accepts no liability for any damage to and defects in the housing caused by improper use
and/or poor maintenance; it is the responsibility of the owner to carefully follow the instructions in
our manuals.
NAUTICAM does not hold responsibility for damage, of any nature, to any equipment used with and/or
placed within our products.
NAUTICAM accepts no liability for any loss of captured images or the inability to capture images even
if it is due to the malfunctioning of our products.
Unauthori ed modifications and/or repairs of our products will automatically invalidate the warranty.

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P
RECAUTIONS
•A water-tight test without the camera inside the housing is highly recommended
when using the system for the first time and after the changing of port and O-
ring(s).
•Do not use lubricants from other brands with the silicone rubber O-ring on this
housing, only use the lubricant provided by NAUTICAM.
•Discontinue use immediately should you notice any leakage.
•Store the housing in a robust, shock-proof container during transportation; avoid
transporting with any equipment, such as a camera, inside the housing.
•When travelling by air, do not close the housing as this may lead to a pressure
difference between the atmosphere and inside the housing.
•Care must be taken when opening the housing, as pressure may build up inside the
housing which increases the opening force.

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•Do not open the product in a wet or sandy environment. Protect the interior from
moisture and debris in order to prevent malfunction or leakage.
•Do not store the product in an environment of high humidity.
•Do not leave the housing and the monitor in direct sunlight for prolonged periods.
•Keep out of reach of children, failure to do so could result in injury.
•Defective products should be shipped to our distributors for service, unauthori ed
disassembling and/or modifications could result in malfunction or leakage.
•Use only recommended battery with this product, do not mix different
specifications or old and new batteries.
•Do not place excessive stress on HDMI cable connector.
•Do not bend or twist HDMI cable.

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•NA-GFX100 housing
•2x Handles and Brackets
•Spare 90134 Housing O-ring
•O-ring Remover
•2x Optical Bulkhead Caps
•CR2032 Battery (for vacuum system)
•Lubricant
•Set of Allen keys
•Manual Instruction Card
•Padded Travel Case
•Shoulder Strap
P
ACKAGE
C
ONTENTS

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S
PECIFICATIONS
Construction
Housing body: Aluminum alloy
Surface treatment: Hard anodi ed
Display window: Abrasion resistant polycarbonate
Dimensions
Width: 358mm
Height: 251mm
Depth: 158mm
Weight in air Approx. 3.9kg
Weight in water -0.3kg (includes camera and battery)
Depth rating 100 m
Port mount N120
Compatible
cameras Fujifilm GFX100 camera

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I
DENTIFICATION OF
P
ARTS
Port Lock Lever
Port Lock Safety Button
Optical Bulkhead
On/Off
Lever
M24 Accessory port
Lens Release Button
Zoom/Focus Knob
Port Alignment Index
Shutter
Release Lever
Front
Command Dial
Zoom/Focus Gear
Disengagement Lever
Fn3 Lever

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M16
Accessory Port
F
n
2 Button
Drive Mode
Dial
Rear Command
Dial
F
n
1 Button
M14
Accessory
Port
Mounting Holes
for Handle Brackets
/M5&M10 Accessory Port
Drive
Button

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Delete Button
0.66x Viewfinder
Flash Lever
Fn4
Button
View Mode
Lever
Moisture Alarm Window
Focus Lever
Direction Buttons
Menu Button
Exposure Setting Dial
Playback Lever
DISP Lever
Housing Lock
Housing Lock
Safety Button
AEL Button
Confirm Button
for Rear Dial
AF
-
ON Lever
Q Lever

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1/4”
-
20UNC Tripod Socket x3*
*The maximum length of screws that can be used with the tripod sockets is
4mm.
Sacrificial Zinc Anode

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O
PENING AND
L
OCKING THE
H
OUSING
To open the housing:
To open the housing:To open the housing:
To open the housing:
Always open and close the housing with the front facing down, place the housing on a
flat surface or in your lap.
The housing can be opened and closed by operating the two housing locks; when
opening, press the safety buttons, then turn the locks outwards.

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To lock the housing:
To lock the housing:To lock the housing:
To lock the housing:
When closing, make sure there is nothing caught between the closing surfaces of the
two halves of the housing.
To close, turn the locks towards the housing, and then make sure they are locked in
place securely.

Prepar
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P
REPARATION OF THE
H
OUSING
1.
1.1.
1. After verifying that the main O-ring is
in good condition, lightly coat it with the
lubricant provided.
2.
2.2.
2. Make sure the O-ring groove located
in the front part of the housing is free
from any foreign material; the groove
can be cleaned with the aid of a
microfiber cloth.
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3.3.
3. Place the main O-ring into the groove,
first at the corners, then the whole
perimeter.
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4. 4.
4. Setting up the moisture alarm:
1.
Ensure that remove an insulation
film before install a battery.
Then install the battery provided
into the battery compartment on
the circuit board inside the
housing.

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Battery Installation:
Insert the battery as shown above and
then press down the battery.
P
ress
To remove the battery, press the metal
plate as indicated and the battery will
pop out.
P
ress
*Use only recommended batte
ry with this product

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2.
Switch the alarm on. The LED
light will flash blue once and
turn blue for five seconds
indicating the battery is
normal. Then it goes into
flashing blue light standby
mod
e
.
3.
Test the alarm by connecting the
two wires near the bottom of the
housing with a damp cotton bud;
the alarm should start giving out
a repeating “beep” sound along
with a flashing red light. The
“beep” sound and the light should
keep on going for 5 seconds after
the removal of the damp cotton
bud.

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V
VV
Vacuum valve:
acuum valve:acuum valve:
acuum valve:
Vacuum valve is pre-install to the housing for conducting a vacuum seal test. Please
refer to the manual of the vacuum valve for details of the operation.
LED status identification:
LED status identification:LED status identification:
LED status identification:
On start up
LED
LED LED
LED
indicator
indicatorindicator
indicator
Status
StatusStatus
Status
Flash “Blue” light once
Indicates a 2nd generation PCB
Steady "Blue" light
Battery is normal,
goes into flashing "Blue"
light standby mode after 5 seconds.
"Blue" and "Red" lights
alternating
Battery low. Replace battery as soon as
possible. Goes into standby mode after 5
seconds.
Steady "Red" light
Battery empty, replace battery.

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LED indicator
LED indicatorLED indicator
LED indicator
Status
StatusStatus
Status
Flashing "Blue" light
Standby
mode. The moisture alarm is
active, and the system is ready for vacuum
indication whenever a vacuum is detected.
Flashing "Red" light with
beeping sound Moisture is detected.
Flashing "Yellow" light
Some vacuum is detected, target vacuum
level is not reached.
Steady "Green" light
Target vacuum level is reached.
Rapidly flash "Yellow" light
Vacuum is dropping. (Will occur only after
target vacuum level is reached)
Rapidly flashing "Red" light
Vacuum is totally lost. Circuit stalled until
switched off. (Will occur only after target
vacuum level is reached)
After start up

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It is required to reset the vacuum system when the vacuum level is dropped from target
level to totally lost. i.e. when opening the housing or changing port.
To reset
To reset To reset
To reset hen changing port/lens:
hen changing port/lens:hen changing port/lens:
hen changing port/lens:
1.
Release vacuum.
2. Remove the port and lens from
the housing and camera.
3. Press the BLUE button once to
reset the system. The LED light
will turn blue for five seconds then
it goes into flashing blue light
standby mode.
I
NSTALLING
THE
C
AMERA