Nauticam NA-XT3 User manual

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FORWARD
Thank you for your purchase of a NAUTICAM housing.
At NAUTICAM, we pride ourselves in the ability to recognize 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 maximize its performance
as well as its lifetime.
The illustrations in this manual may differ from the actual product.

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WARRANTY
Warranty …………………………………………………………………………………………………………….
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Precautions …………………………………………………………………………………………………………
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Package Contents ……………………………………………………………………………………………….
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Specifications ……………………………………………………………………………………………………..
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Identification of Parts …………………………………………………………………………………………
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Opening and Locking the Housing ………………………………………………………………………
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Preparation of the Housing …………………………………………………………………………………
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Installing the Camera ………………………………………………………………………………………….
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Mounting the Port ………………………………………………………………………………………………
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Changing the Viewfinder …………………………………………………………………………………….
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Care and Maintenance ……………………………………………………………………………………….
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Optional Accessories …………………………………………………………………………………………..
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N100 Port system for Fujifilm XH1/XT3 System ………………………………………………....
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Nauticam Water Optics …………………………………………….....……………………………………
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WARRANTY
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 authorized NAUTICAM
dealers and does not extend beyond the original retail purchaser.
To return your product for service, please contact your regional authorized 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.
Unauthorized modifications and/or repairs of our products will automatically invalidate the warranty.

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PRECAUTIONS
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, unauthorized
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.

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NA-XT3 housing
Spare silicone rubber O-ring for housing
O-ring remover
CR2032 battery
Lubricant
Set of Allen keys
Manual instruction card
PACKAGE CONTENTS

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SPECIFICATIONS
*includes camera, Carl Zeiss Touit 2.8/50M, N100 Extension Ring 30 and Flat Port 32
Construction
Housing body:
Aluminum alloy
Surface treatment:
Hard anodized
Display window:
Abrasion resistant polycarbonate
Dimensions
Width:
350mm
Height:
210mm
Depth:
120mm
Weight
Approx. 2.65kg (Air)
Buoyancy
Slightly negative (200g*)
Depth rating
100 m
Port mount
N100
Compatible
cameras
Fujifilm X-T3 Camera

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IDENTIFICATION OF PARTS
Port alignment index
Ball mount x2
Optical fibre mount
Focus mode selector
Lens release button
Port lock safety button
Port lock lever

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*Handles are not displayed
Sensitivity dial
M14 accessory port
Drive mode selector
Dial lock release button
Accessory coldshoe
Zoom/focus knob
M24 accessory port
Playback lever
M5/M10 thread hole

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*Handles are not displayed
Rear command dial
Exposure
compensation dial
Front command dial
M14 accessory port
AF-L lever
Fn1 button
Shutter speed dial
On/off switch
Dial lock release button
Metering selector
Shutter release lever
M5/M10 thread hole

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0.66x viewfinder
View mode lever
AE-L button
Focus stick button
Display/Back button
Left button
Up button
Right button
Menu/OK button
Down button
Quick menu button
Moisture alarm window
Delete button
Housing lock
Housing lock
safety button
Rear command dial button

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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
Attachment point for
Mounting Ball (P.32)
Attachment point for
Mounting Ball (P.32)
Attachment point for
Mounting Ball (P.32)

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OPENING AND LOCKING 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:
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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PREPARATION OF THE HOUSING
1. After verifying that the main O-ring is in
good condition, lightly coat it with the
lubricant provided.
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.
3. Place the main O-ring into the groove,
first at the corners, then the whole
perimeter.
4. Setting up the moisture alarm:
1. Locate and install the battery
provided into the battery
compartment on the circuit
board inside the housing.

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

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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 mode.
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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Optional Vacuum valve:
Vacuum valve can be attached to the housing via one of the accessory port for conducting a
vacuum seal test. Please refer to the manual of the vacuum valve for details of the operation
LED status identification:
On start up
LED indicator
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
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