Recsea WHC-G1XMKII User manual

Canon PowerShot G1X Mark II Underwater Housing
Recsea WHC-G1XMkII
MANUAL
Please read this manual be ore use.
NTF CORPORATION UH Division
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INTRODUCTION
CANON POWERSHOT G1X Mark II Underwater Housing WHC-G1XMkII
※Thank you or purchasing the WHC-G1xMkII Underwater Housing.
※ To ensure proper and sa e use, please thoroughly read this manual.
※ Improper use may cause leakage causing irreparable damage to your digital camera.
※ Please check, and test the housing according to this manual prior to use.
※ Neither NTF Corporation, Resea nor their agents shall warrant or bear any responsibility
or any incident related to water leakage, damage or loss o data, unauthorized
modi ication, disassembly and repair; or any accident causing physical or material
damage while using this product.
※This product is manu actured by machining methods. As a result, there may be minor
scratching or tool marks. These are a normal part o the manu acturing process, do not
e ect operation o the housing or camera, and are not subject to warranty or any other
claims.
WARNING!
※ Do not store or leave housing in reach o in ants or small children. The strap may cause
chocking and su ocation, or small parts may be swallowed causing injury.
※Please remove digital camera rom housing when not in use. Battery mal unction or
damage may cause ire.
※The housing body is made o corrosion-resistant aluminum. However, saltwater can cause
rusting so be sure to rinse thoroughly using resh water without ail.
※Some parts o this product are made o polycarbonate which may be damaged by
chemicals or long periods direct sunlight.
CAUTION!
※ To prevent water leakage and damage, DO NOT disassemble or modi y this housing.
※ Do not store the housing in areas o high humidity, high or low temperatures, or areas o
extreme temperature luctuation. Doing so may cause deterioration o parts.
※ When diving, use a method o water entry that protects the housing rom shock, which can
cause water leakage. I at all possible have housing handed to you a ter entering the
water.
※ This housing is designed to withstand depths o 100 meters (328 eet). Using the housing
at deeper depths may cause damage and water leakage. Use caution and monitor depth.
※Remove O-ring or leave housing slightly open when transporting by plane. Pressurization
o a sealed housing during transport may cause damage or make it di icult to open.
※ When opening and closing the housing be mind ul o dust and other contaminants, which
may adhere to the to the O-ring, possibly causing water leakage and damage.
※ Always check O-rings prior to each use. Pay special attention to the grease condition and
that the O-rings are seated uni ormly in the O-ring groove with no twists or bulges.
Neglecting to check the O-rings prior to each use may result in water leakage and
damage.
※ The Port Lens is manu actured using hard coat acrylic. When cleaning please take care
not to scratch it.
FEATURES OF THIS PRODUCT
※Compact and durable, CNC precision machined corrosion-resistant aluminum housing.
※Lightweight, ergonomically designed.
※Maximum Operating Depth (MOD) o 100 meters (328 eet).
※Hal -Press Shutter Trigger or precise camera shutter control.
※Changeable Lens Port System.
※Front Step Ring and Continuous Ring Dials.
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※Rear Control Dial with push-button unction.
※RECSEA original Secure-Latch locking system or easy opening and closing.
※Quality silicone O-ring with wider Back Cover contact sur ace or added protection at
greater depths.
※Complete camera unction control.
※Variety o supported RECSEA original options.
PACKAGE CONTENTS
Be sure all items listed here are included:
・WHC-G1XMkII UW Housing ・M67 Port Adapter
・Strobe Mask-External Strobe ・Di user
Connection Mount and Screw ・Lens Cap/Close-up Lens Adapter
・Lens Cap ・Wrist Strap
・Camera Extraction Tabs x 2 ・Reserve O-rings (1 Back Cover, 1 Port)
・RECSEA Canon Standard Grip ・O-ring Grease w/O-ring Removal Pick
GETTING TO KNOW YOUR WHC-G1XMkII HOUSING
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Mode Dial and rear Control Dial
The housing Mode Dial and rear Control Dial are designed to turn the camera dials back
and orth via riction rom the O-rings that come in contact with camera unctions inside the
housing. When installing or removing camera pull Mode Dial up. A ter installing be sure to
place the Mode Dial contact into the proper position. Should the O-rings o the internal
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control wheels o the housing begin to slip, use a so t dry cloth to wipe away any oil and
other contaminates that may cause the loss o riction rom both the camera unctions and
O-rings.
Flash Up Lever
The housing Flash Up Lever is designed to turn the camera's lash on ONLY. When
installing or removing camera pull set Flash Up Lever out and the middle position. A ter
installing push Flash Up Lever in and the up so the internal lever is in the proper position.
Flash Close Dial
The CANON G1XMkII camera's on-board strobe does NOT close automatically when
camera is turned OFF. Be sure to manually close the strobe using the Flash Close Dial
be ore removing camera rom housing..
Zoom Lever Lock Screw
Use the Zoom Lever Lock Screw to lock Zoom Lever a ter setting wide ocus when using
an optional wide-angle port and lens. Accidentally zooming in may cause damage to the
port and lens. Note: When not in use, unscrew the Zoom Lever Lock Screw to the up
position so the screw head rests stationary against the retainer above it.
Strobe Mask-External Strobe Connection Mount Screw Socket
For external strobes use Strobe Mask-External Strobe Connection Mount and screw to
connect bear iber-optic cable (INON) or plug (SEA&SEA).
Port Lock Button
Use to remove the Lens Port. While pressing the Port Lock Button, rotate Lens Port
clockwise until it stops then pull Lens Port o o housing.
※Please re er to camera manual or explanation o button and dial unctions.
※Some housing dials are designed to turn the corresponding camera dials back and orth
via riction rom the O-ring that come in contact with the camera dials inside the housing.
Should the dials begin to slip, use a so t dry cloth to wipe away any oil and other
contaminates that may cause the loss o riction rom both the camera unctions and O-
rings.
OPENING AND CLOSING THE BACK COVER
※Please do the ollowing operations in a clean area with low humidity and dust.
To OPEN, press Lock Lever while pulling Secure-Latch away rom housing main body.
To CLOSE, press Secure-Latch into place making sure the latch on the underside is properly
placed in the Secure-Latch groove attached to the main housing body. Push into the locked
position. Double check to make sure it is irmly locked into place.
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