Recsea WHC-G7X User manual

Canon PowerShot G7X Underwater Housing
Recsea WHC-G7X
MANUAL
Please read this manual before use.
N F CORPORA ION UH Division
http://www.seatool.net

IN RODUC ION
CANON POWERSHO G7X Underwater Housing WHC-G7X
※hank you for purchasing the WHC-G7X Underwater Housing.
※ o ensure proper and safe 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 N F Corporation, Resea nor their agents shall warrant or bear any responsibility
for any incident related to water leakage, damage or loss of data, unauthorized
modification, disassembly and repair; or any accident causing physical or material
damage while using this product.
※his product is manufactured by machining methods. As a result, there may be minor
scratching or tool marks. hese are a normal part of the manufacturing process, do not
effect operation of the housing or camera, and are not subject to warranty or any other
claims.
WARNING!
※ Do not store or leave housing in reach of infants or small children. he strap may cause
chocking and suffocation, or small parts may be swallowed causing injury.
※Please remove digital camera from housing when not in use. Battery malfunction or
damage may cause fire.
※he housing body is made of corrosion-resistant aluminum. However, saltwater can cause
rusting so be sure to rinse thoroughly using fresh water without fail.
※Some parts of this product are made of polycarbonate which may be damaged by
chemicals or long periods direct sunlight.
CAU ION!
※ o prevent water leakage and damage, DO NO disassemble or modify this housing.
※ Do not store the housing in areas of high humidity, high or low temperatures, or areas of
extreme temperature fluctuation. Doing so may cause deterioration of parts.
※ When diving, use a method of water entry that protects the housing from shock, which can
cause water leakage. If at all possible have housing handed to you after entering the
water.
※ his housing is designed to withstand depths of 100 meters (328 feet). 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
of a sealed housing during transport may cause damage or make it difficult to open.
※ When opening and closing the housing be mindful of 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 uniformly 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.
※ he Port Lens is manufactured using hard coat acrylic. When cleaning please take care
not to scratch it.
FEA URES OF HIS PRODUC
※Compact and durable, CNC precision machined corrosion-resistant aluminum housing.
※Lightweight, ergonomically designed.
※Maximum Operating Depth (MOD) of 100 meters (328 feet).
※Half-Press Shutter rigger for precise camera shutter control.
※Fixed Lens Port with built in M67 Adapter.
※Control Ring Dial.
※Rear Control Dial with push-button function.
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※RECSEA original Secure-Latch locking system for easy opening and closing.
※Quality silicone O-ring with wider contact surface for added protection at greater depths.
※Complete camera function control.
※Variety of supported RECSEA original options.
PACKAGE CON EN S
Be sure all items listed here are included:
・WHC-G7X Housing ・Strobe Mask-External Strobe Connection
・Diffuser Mount (Fiber-Optic/SEA&SEA) and Screw
・Wrist Strap ・Reserve O-ring
・O-ring Removal Pick ・O-ring Grease
GE ING O KNOW YOUR WHC-G7X HOUSING
2.

WARRAN Y INFORMA ION
Warranty Period wo (2) years from purchase for general users, six (6)
months for commercial or industrial users
Purchase Date Year Month Day
Product Name CANON PowerShot G7 X Underwater Housing
Product Number WHC-G7X
Dealer Name
Serial Number
※Dealer: Stamp your company name and contact information, purchase date, model and serial
number.
Recsea/Seatool Manufacturing & Sales
N F CORPORA ION UH Division
390-1 Mii, Midori-Ku, Sagamihara-Shi
Kanagawa 252-0151, Japan
: [phone] F: [phone]
http://www.seatool.net E-mail: [e-mail]

※Please refer to camera manual for explanation of camera controls.
A EN ION!
※he housing Mode Dial is designed to turn the camera's mode dial back and forth via
friction from the o-ring that comes in contact with the mode dial inside the housing. When
installing or removing camera pull Mode Dial up. When installing be sure to place the Dial
contact in the proper position. Should the internal Control Wheel begin to slip, use a soft
dry cloth to wipe away any oil and other contaminates that may cause the loss of friction.
※Please refer to camera manual for explanation of Control Dial and Control Ring Dial.
※Use Strobe Mask-External Strobe Connection Mount as required for attaching fiber optic
flash cables.
※Attached Diffuser using the grooved provided on the Lens Port as shown above.
OPENING AND CLOSING HE BACK COVER
※Please do the following operations in a clean area with low humidity and dust.
o OPEN, press Lock Lever while pulling Secure-Latch away from housing main body.
o 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 firmly locked into place.
INS ALLING CAMERA
CAU ION! Before using, please be sure the test the housing (without camera) in bucket or
aquarium if available. After use in salt water, rinse thoroughly in a bucket of fresh water
without fail, pressing all buttons several times to flush out salt deposits and other
contaminants. Allowing saltwater and contaminants to dry on housing can damage functions
and O-Ring. Clean with fresh water only, using a soft, dry cloth to wipe away water.
3.

※Please perform proper Housing O-RING MAIN ENANCE prior to installation.
※Please conduct the following operations in a clean area with low humidity and dust.
1. Make sure the housing Mode Dial is pulled (or pushed) outward away from housing, and
camera flash is closed. If these steps are not taken, the camera may not seat properly
into housing and may caused dials and lever not to function as intended.
2. Check camera settings, battery is charged and media storage capacity is sufficient.
Slowly and carefully install camera making sure camera does not to hit housing's internal
controls. If the camera is not inserted correctly, buttons, dials, and levers may not work
properly.
3. After performing O-ring Maintenance, carefully close back cover making sure nothing is
caught between the Secure-Latch and housing. Push Secure-Latch into the locked
position making sure the Lock Lever is in the locked position. Double check to make sure
the Secure-Latch is securely locked into place.
REMOVING CAMERA
CAU ION! After use in water, water will remain in gaps between housing, back cover and
Secure-Latch. Wipe any water off housing with a soft dry towel to prevent water from falling
on camera.
1. Pull Mode Dial upward away from Housing.
2. Press Lock Lever while pulling Secure-Latch away from housing main body . Open back
cover.
3. ip Housing backwards, gently sliding camera out of housing.
HANDLING PRECAU IONS
he Port Lens is manufactured using hard coat acrylic. When cleaning use a clean soft cloth
taking care not to scratch it.
IN ERNAL AND EX ERNAL S ROBE
※For heavy strobes and lights please use optional Grip & ray Assembly and compatible
connector.
※While in the housing, the camera's on-board strobe can be deploy using the housing
Control Wheel Dial and proper camera function. he G7X camera on-board strobe does
NO close when the camera is turned OFF. Be sure to manually close the strobe once
removed from housing.
※Use the Strobe Mask-External Strobe Connection Mount to connect external strobe fiber
optic cable.
Connecting fiber optic cable for external strobe use:
CAU ION! Store Strobe Mask-External Strobe Connection Mount and Screw in a secure
place so as not to lose them.
1. Using the Strobe Mask-External Strobe Connection Mount Screw, attach the Strobe Mask
-External Strobe Connection Mount by screwing it into the Screw Hole provided.
2. Insert bear fiber-optic cable (INON) or plug (SEA&SEA) into sockets provided.
4.

※wo (2) screw holes are provided at the bottom of the housing for use in attaching
Seatool/Recsea genuine tray and grip assemblies.
CAU ION! Seatool/Recsea S RONGLY recommends the use of Seatool/Recsea genuine
tray and grip assemblies listed below under OP IONS. Leakage or damages due to the use
of non-genuine options are NO covered under warranty.
※he Accessory Shoe on top of the housing can be used for installation of a target light.
Please be mindful of the weight of the light(s) you intend to use. For heavy lights and
strobes please use Seatool/Recsea genuine tray and grip assemblies.
※Please refrain from using lights attached to the Accessory Shoe as a carrying handle.
CAU ION! Damage is irreparable.
MAIN ENANCE
CAU ION! Allowing saltwater and contaminants to dry on housing can damage functions and
O-rings possibly causing water leakage. Clean with fresh water only, using a soft, dry cloth to
wipe away water.
※We recommend a complete housing overhaul once every year.
1. After use in salt water, wash off salt and other contaminants by soaking empty housing
thoroughly in a bucket of fresh water (lukewarm) for 10 to 20 minutes.
2. Manipulate all buttons and dials several times to flush out salt deposits and other
contaminants.
3. Wipe any water off housing with a soft dry cloth.
4. Open Back Cover.
5. Using the O-ring Removal Pick, remove O-ring.
6. Clean O-ring groove and contact surfaces using a clean cotton swab. DO NO clean
housing, Back Cover or Lens Port with volatile organic solvents or chemical cleaning
agents such as thinner, gasoline, and benzine, etc.
7. Perform O-RING GREASING & MAIN ENANCE as instructed below before re-installing.
O-RING GREASING & MAIN ENANCE ( 1)※
CAU ION! DO NO use silicone grease other than that provided by Seatool/Recsea.
※Before conducting grease-up of the housing Back Cover and Port O-rings, thoroughly
clean O-ring grooves (Back Cover and Port), and O-ring contact surfaces (Back Cover and
Port). Be sure to also apply a thin layer of grease to contact surfaces.
5.

CAU ION! his housing uses one (1) O-ring. Please be sure to install O-ring as shown
above. Failure to do so will result in water leakage.
1. Using the O-ring Removal Pick, remove O-ring.
2. Clean sand, salt, other contaminants and old grease from O-ring.
3. Clean O-ring groove and O-ring Contact Surface using a clean cotton swab.
4. Visually and physically check O-ring by running it through finger tips, feeling for cuts,
cracks or any other defects that may cause leakage. Such defects will cause water
leakage, so be sure to replace the O-ring. Be careful not to stretch or pull the O-ring too
much.
5. Squeeze a rice grain sized bead of silicone grease on your thumb and forefinger. aking
care not to pull or stretch the O-ring too much, uniformly spread grease on O-ring. oo
little grease may cause the O-ring to twist in the groove, possibly causing water leakage.
6. Place O-ring in the appropriate O-ring groove, making sure that it is uniform, not twisted
or bulging out, possibly causing water leakage. When closing back cover, visually check
O-ring surface, tracing a finger over the to making sure no hair, lint or other contaminants
are attached.
IMPOR AN NO ES:
※When housing is not used for long periods, remove O-ring and place in a plastic bags to
keep it free of dust and other contaminants and store in a place out of direct sunlight.
Please also be careful of prolonged exposure to direct sunlight during use. he O-ring and
housing may become deformed, causing water leakage.
※After extended periods of non-use, soak closed empty housing in lukewarm for half a day.
Manipulate all buttons and dials several times. Using a soft, dry cloth wipe away water.
CAU ION!
※he O-ring is an essential part of waterproofing for this housing. Not properly greasing the
O-ring as directed may cause the O-ring to twist in the O-ring groove, possibly causing
water leakage.
※Always perform the above O-ring, O-ring groove and O-ring Contact Surface maintenance
and greasing every time you open/close the housing.
※Please pay close attention and make sure the O-rings are not twisted or bulging, free of
any contaminants (dirt, hair, etc.), and that foreign objects do not obstruct proper closing
of the housing Back Cover.
※ DO NO clean the housing with volatile organic solvents or chemical cleaning agents such
as thinner, gasoline, and benzine, etc.
※Housing LCD window is manufactured using hard coat acrylic. When cleaning use a clean
soft cloth taking care not to scratch it.
6.

SPECIFICA IONS
Compatible Camera CANON PowerShot G7 X
Maximum Depth 100 meters (328 feet)
Material Main Body: Corrosion-resistant aluminum
alloy, anodized
Lever & Buttons: POM, PC, AL
Lens, Monitor, Flash: Hard Coat Acrylic
Screws, Springs: Stainless Steel, Galvanized
Dimensions
Weight
W140mm x D126mm x H93.7mm
830g (Land) / 300g (Freshwater w/Camera)
Accessories Diffuser, Strobe Mask-External Strobe Connection Mount
(Fiber-Optic/SEA&SEA) and Screw, Wrist Strap, Reserve
O-ring, O-ring Removal Pick, O-ring Grease
INSURANCE INFORMA ION
※We strongly recommend insuring your camera. For more information please contact your
dealer.
CONSUMABLE PAR S
※For replacement of consumable parts such as O-rings please contact your dealer or
Seatool/Recsea.
OP IONS
he following items are optional. Please contact Seatool/Recsea or your local dealer if you
wish to purchase.
・RMMF-01LCD Viewfinder (SPASH UNDERWA ER IMAGING)
・S Adapter S -NV-M67 Direct o Port
・M67-28LD Adapter AD-M67/28LD Direct o Port
・Close-up Lens SAL-01-M67
・Close-up Lens SAL-01-M52
・Close-up Lens SAL-02-M67DN Bayonet ype
・Close-up Lens SAL-02-S S ype
・Close-up Lens SAL-03-S S ype
・Left Grip & ray S G-06L2 (POM)
・Dual Grip & ray S G-06W2 (POM)
・Left Grip & ray S G-05L2 (AL)
・Dual Grip & ray S G-05W2 (AL)
・Left Grip & ray S G-05JL2 (AL)
・Dual Grip Extension S G-05JWEP (AL)
・Dual Grip & ray S G-05JL2-JWEP (AL)
・ray Adapter AD -1S
・Lens Caddy Arm RHA-150
・Bayonet Lens Caddy S G-ADH-067
・M67 Lens Caddy S G-ADH-M67
・S Lens Caddy S -H-01
・WHC-G7X O-ring
・SEA OOL O-ring Grease w/O-ring Pick
7.

AF ER-SALE SERVICE
Warranty period is two (2) years from purchase for general users, six (6) months for
commercial or industrial users. Seatool/Recsea will repair manufacturing defects free of
charge during the warranty period when product is used in accordance with this manual.
his warranty is only valid for housings purchased from authorized Seatool/Recsea
international dealers. Damage due to customer use, and for any consumable parts, the
repairs will be charged at normal rates. Shipping costs to and from dealer, or Japan if
necessary, shall be born by the customer for warranty and all other cases. his warranty
does not cover any damage to digital camera for any reason, including damage caused by
water intrusion. Please obtain insurance for all your equipment. Any repairs due to the
following will be charged at normal rates:
1) Repaired, modified or dissembled by person or company other than Seatoll/Recsea;
2) If damaged in fire, natural disaster such as earthquake, flood, lightning, etc.;
3) Damage caused by dropping, impact, vibration;
4) When returned for warranty service not accompanied with Warranty Information copy, or if
Warranty Information is altered.
※Warranty does not cover any losses resulting from any malfunction of this product,
including those related to lost profits or any related expenses.
※ Seatool/Recsea will stock parts necessary for repair for five (5) years from stop of
production.
※his product uses some degradable parts, such as buttons and O-rings. Seatol/Recsea
recommends overhauling the housing once per year, more frequently if used often.
Overhaul service is charged at normal rates.
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