Sony MPK-DVF6 User manual

3-090-357-12 (1)
©2004 Sony Corporation
MPK-DVF6
Marine Pack
Operating Instructions
Mode d’emploi
Manual de instrucciones
使用說明書
사용설명서
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For the customers in U.S.A.
CAUTION
You are cautioned that any changes or modifications not expressly approved in this
manual could void your authority to operate this equipment.
NOTE:
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B
digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to
provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.
This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not
installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference
to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not
occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to
radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off
and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the
following measures:
–Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
–Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
–Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the
receiver is connected.
–Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

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Features and Precautions
•The MPK-DVF6 can be used with the Sony Handycam Vision™camcorder DCR-
HC40/HC40E/HC30/HC30E/HC20/HC20E/HC18E/HC16E/PC109/PC109E/
PC108/PC108E/PC107E/PC106E/TRV900/TRV900E/TRV890E/TRV118E/
TRV116E/TRV50/TRV50E/TRV40/TRV40E/TRV30/TRV30E/TRV27/TRV27E/
TRV25/TRV25E/TRV24E/TRV20/TRV20E/TRV18/TRV18E/TRV17/TRV17E/
TRV16/TRV16E/TRV15/TRV15E/TRV11/TRV11E/TRV10/TRV10E/TRV9/
TRV9E/TRV8/TRV8E/TRV6/TRV6E.
•Recording at depths of up to 75 meters (246 feet) is possible.
•The following operations can be performed underwater.
–Power on/off
–Recording start/stop
–Auto focusing on/off
–Tape photo recording
–Electric zoom function
–LCD screen monitoring
Sony does not accept liability for damage to the video camera recorder, battery, etc.
in the marine pack, or for the loss of prerecorded material if a water leakage caused
by incorrect operation occurs.
Table of contents
Features and Precautions ........................... 3
Supplied Accessories................................... 4
Preparations ................................................. 5
Preparing your camcorder................... 5
Preparing the marine pack (installing
the battery) ........................................... 12
Installing the camcorder to the marine
pack ....................................................... 14
Underwater recording .............................. 20
Recording .................................................... 22
Attaching the supplied accessories
............................................................... 23
Using the underwater video light
(optional) .............................................. 24
Removing the camcorder ......................... 25
Note on the O-ring .................................... 29
What is an O-ring? .............................. 29
How the O-ring waterproofs............. 29
Handling the O-ring ........................... 30
Maintenance......................................... 32
Caution on handling ................................. 33
Identifying parts and controls ................. 34
Specifications.............................................. 35

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Supplied Accessories
Check that the following accessories are supplied with your marine pack.
1Camera mounting shoe B (1)
2Spacer C (1)
3Camera mounting shoe D (1)
4Cushions for camera mounting shoe
D (2)
5Camera mounting shoe E (1)
6Camera mounting shoe F (1)
7Camera mounting shoe G (1)
8Screw plate for camera mounting
shoe B, D and E (2)
9Screw driver part (1)
Attachment for the camera mounting
shoe B
0A/V conversion cable (1)
qa Lithium battery CR2 (1)
qs O-ring (1)
qd Underwater wide-conversion lens
(VCL-MK2) (1)
qf Sunshade (1)
qg Reflex prevention ring (3)
Large: ø 37 mm (1)
Medium: ø 30 mm (1)
Small: ø 25 mm (1)
qh Colour filter (VF-MK2) (1)
qj Grease (1)
qk Strap (3)
ql Carrying bag (1) Carrying belt (1)
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4567
890qa
qh qj qk ql
B
qs qd qf qg
Thick
Thin

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Preparations
Preparing your camcorder
Before installing your camcorder in the marine pack, prepare the camcorder according
to this chapter.
The procedure may be different depending on your camcorder type.
For details, please refer to the operating instructions supplied with your camcorder.
You can also install camcorder models different to the one shown in the illustration.
1Remove the lens cap, shoulder strap, conversion lens, filter or lenshood from
the camcorder.
2Attach a fully charged battery pack.
Some models can be fitted to a mounting shoe.
3Insert a cassette tape or “Memory Stick”.
Select the media you want to record onto.
4Attach the reflex prevention ring to the lens.
for DCR-TRV50/TRV50E/TRV40/TRV40E/TRV30/TRV30E/TRV20/TRV20E/
TRV9/TRV9E : ø 37 mm (large)
for DCR-TRV118E/TRV116E/TRV27/TRV27E/TRV25/TRV25E/TRV24E/TRV18/
TRV18E/TRV17/TRV17E/TRV16/TRV16E/TRV15/TRV15E/TRV11/TRV11E/
TRV10/TRV10E/TRV8/TRV8E/TRV6/TRV6E : ø 30 mm (medium)
for DCR-TRV900/TRV900E/TRV890E : not necessary
for DCR-HC40/HC40E/HC30/HC30E/HC20/HC20E/HC18E/HC16E/PC109/
PC109E/PC108/PC108E/PC107E/PC106E : ø 25 mm (small)
Be sure not too tighten prevention ring.
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Preparations (continued)
5Attach the camera mounting shoe.
For DCR-HC40/HC40E/HC30/HC30E/
HC20/HC20E/HC18E/HC16E
Use mounting shoe F and the A/V
conversion cable.
1Attach mounting shoe F firmly to the
camcorder.
2Connect the A/V conversion cable to the
camcorder’s AUDIO/VIDEO jack.
For DCR-PC109/PC109E/PC108/
PC108E/PC107E/PC106E
Use mounting shoe G only.
1Attach mounting shoe G firmly to the
camcorder.
2Connect the A/V connecting cable of the
shoe to the camcorder’s AUDIO/VIDEO
jack.
3Attach the battery adaptor that comes
with mounting shoe G to battery
terminal of the camcorder.
If there is a battery installed in the
camcorder, remove it.
4Attach the battery to the rear of
mounting shoe G A.
Fasten the battery firmly with the belt,
as shown in the illustration.
A
G
F

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Camera mounting
shoe B
Screw plate
For DCR-TRV10/TRV10E/TRV8/TRV8E
Use camera mounting shoe B,
spacer C, and the screw plate.
1Attach the spacer C to shoe B.
2Attach the screw plate to
position 3 on shoe B so that the
catch on the reverse side of the
shoe clicks into place.
3Fasten the screw of the screw
plate to the tripod screw hole of
the camcorder and tighten
firmly.
4Connect the A/V connecting
cable of the shoe to the
camcorder’s AUDIO/VIDEO
jack. Spacer C
Installation
position
of the screw plate
on the camera
mounting shoe B
For DCR-TRV900/TRV900E/TRV890E/
TRV9/TRV9E
Use camera mounting shoe B and the screw
plate.
Check the installing position of the screw plate
for your camcorder against the table below.
DCR- Camera mounting Shoe B
TRV900/TRV900E 2
TRV890E 2
TRV9/TRV9E 1
1Attach the screw plate to
position 1 on shoe B so that the
catch on the reverse side of the
shoe clicks into place.
2Fasten the screw of the screw
plate to the tripod screw hole of
the camcorder and tighten
firmly.
3Connect the A/V connecting
cable of the shoe to the
camcorder’s AUDIO/VIDEO
jack.
Camera
mounting
shoe B
Installation position
of the screw plate
on the camera
mounting shoe B
1
3
Screw plate
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Preparations (continued)
For DCR-TRV30/TRV30E/TRV20/TRV20E/TRV17/TRV17E/TRV15/
TRV15E/TRV11/TRV11E/TRV6/TRV6E
Use camera mounting shoe B and D, cushions for camera mounting shoe D and the
screw plate.
Before attaching the camcorder
Check the cushions for camera mounting shoe D and the installing position of the
screw plate for your camcorder against the table below.
Camera Camera
DCR- mounting mounting Cushion
shoe B shoe D
TRV30/TRV30E 2 1 Thick
TRV20/TRV20E 2 1 Thin
TRV17/TRV17E/ 23Thin
TRV15/TRV15E
TRV11/TRV11E/ 22Thin
TRV6/TRV6E
Remove the stick tape from the
cushion for camera mounting shoe
D. Then stick the cushion for
camera mounting shoe D onto
camera mounting shoe D as shown
in the illustration.
1Attach the screw plate to the
position on shoe D so that the
catch on the reverse side of the
shoe D clicks into place.
The installing position of the
screw plate differs on your
camcorder. For details, refer to
the table above.
2Fasten the screw of the screw
plate on shoe D to the tripod
screw hole of the camcorder and
tighten firmly.
3Attach the screw plate to the
position 2 on shoe B.
4Fasten the screw of the screw
plate on the shoe B to the screw
hole on the shoe D of the
camcorder tightly.
5Connect the A/V connecting
cable of the shoe to the
camcorder’s AUDIO/VIDEO
jack.
Installation
position
of the screw plate
of the camera
mounting shoe D
Camera mounting
shoe D
Camera mounting
shoe B
Screw plate
Screw plate

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For DCR-TRV50/TRV50E/TRV40/TRV40E
Use camera mounting shoe B, E and the screw plate.
1Attach the screw plate to
position 1 on shoe E so that the
catch on the reverse side of the
shoe clicks into place.
2Fasten the screw of the screw
plate on shoe E to the tripod
screw hole of the camcorder and
tighten firmly.
3Attach the screw plate to
position 2 on shoe B.
4Fasten the screw of the screw
plate on the shoe B to the screw
hole on the shoe E of the
camcorder tightly.
5Connect the A/V connecting
cable of the shoe to the
camcorder’s AUDIO/VIDEO
jack.
Camera mounting
shoe E
Camera mounting
shoe B
Screw plate
Installation
position
of the screw plate
on the camera
mounting shoe E
B
continued

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Preparations (continued)
For DCR-TRV118E/TRV116E/TRV27/TRV27E/TRV25/TRV25E/
TRV24E/TRV18/TRV18E/TRV16/TRV16E
Use camera mounting shoe B and E,
spacer C, and the screw plate.
1Attach the spacer C to shoe E.
Attach the screw plate to
position 2 on shoe E so that the
catch on the reverse side of the
shoe clicks into place.
2Fasten the screw of the screw
plate on shoe E to the tripod
screw hole of the camcorder and
tighten firmly.
3Attach the screw plate to
position 2 on shoe B.
4Fasten the screw of the screw
plate on the shoe B to the screw
hole on the shoe E of the
camcorder tightly.
5Connect the A/V connecting
cable of the shoe to the
camcorder’s AUDIO/VIDEO
jack.
Installation
position
of the screw plate
on the camera
mounting shoe B
Now you are ready to install the camcorder to the marine pack.
Be sure to check that the camera mounting shoe is attached to the camcorder
tightly before you install the camcorder to the marine pack.
Camera mounting
shoe B
Screw plate
Spacer C
Camera mounting
shoe E
Screw plate
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6Prepare to record.
1Set the POWER switch to CAMERA.
2Set COMMANDER to ON in the menu settings.
3Cancel the following functions: BACK LIGHT, NIGHTSHOT, PROGRAM AE,
flash and Picture effect.
4Set the FOCUS switch to AUTO.
5Set DISPLAY to V-OUT/LCD in the menu settings and press the DISPLAY
button on your camcorder before installing the marine pack.
*If your camcorder has REC LAMP in the menu settings, set it to OFF. By using
this function, the light of the lamp is not reflected in the lens. For details, please
refer to the operating instructions supplied with your camcorder.
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Preparations (continued)
1Remove the grip.
Undo the screw on the bottom side
of the marine pack.
2Insert the lithium battery into the grip.
1Remove the screw with the
supplied screw driver.
2Insert the supplied lithium
battery (CR2, ×1) with the
polarity positioned correctly as
indicated on the grip.
3Fasten the screw tightly.
3Unfasten the 3 latches and open
the marine pack.
If you lift the metal part in the
direction of the finder when the
latches are open, the latches will
stop.
Preparing the marine pack (installing the battery)

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4Insert the batteries (optional) into the LCD monitor battery compartment.
Use four AA alkali dry batteries or four Ni-MH batteries.
Use new dry batteries.
If you use rechargeable dry batteries, fully charge it before use.
Notes
•Be sure to use four batteries of the same type.
•Be sure to confirm the 3# poles of the batteries. Inserting the batteries with the
poles in the wrong direction may cause leakage or ruptures.
About the LCD monitor
•Install the camcorder to the marine pack and set the POWER switch to ON to make
images appear on the LCD screen.
•The remaining battery time indicator displayed on the LCD monitor refers to
remaining time of the camcorder battery time, not the remaining time of the LCD
monitor battery.
continued

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Preparations (continued)
Installing the camcorder to the marine pack
For DCR-HC40/HC40E/HC30/HC30E/HC20/HC20E/HC18E/HC16E
1Install the camcorder to the marine pack.
Connect the remote plug and the
microphone plug.
1Connect the microphone plug to the
MIC jack (plug in power).
2Connect the remote plug to the
LANC jack.
2Insert the camcorder until the
mounting shoe clicks into place.
3Connect the monitor cord to the A/V
conversion cable attached to the
camcorder.
4Attach the front shell to the rear shell.
Hold both shells firmly and fasten the 3
latches securely.
Take care not to pinch the remote,
microphone, and monitor cords. If this
happens water may leak in.
For details on handling the O-ring, see page
29.
Take care not to pinch the cords.
The cords are placed in the
plug holders of the marine
pack at the factory. Pull the
plugs out of the holders
when in use.
front shell
1to the MIC jack
(plug in power)
2to the LANC jack

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5Attach the grip.
Fasten the screw tightly.
Now you have finished the preparations.
Be sure to check that the equipment operates correctly and that there is no water
leakage before you dive (see page 20).
continued

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Preparations (continued)
For DCR-PC109/PC109E/PC108/PC108E/PC107E/PC106E
1Install the camcorder to the marine pack.
Connect the remote plug and microphone plug.
1Connect the microphone plug to the
MIC jack (plug in power).
2Connect the remote plug to the LANC
jack.
2Insert the camcorder until the
mounting shoe clicks into place.
3Connect the monitor cord to the jack of
camera mounting shoe G.
The cords are placed in the
plug holders of the marine
pack at the factory. Pull the
plugs out of the holders when
in use.
front shell
1to the MIC jack (plug in power)
2to the LANC
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4Attach the front shell to the rear shell. Hold both
shells firmly and fasten the 3 latches securely.
Take care not to pinch the remote, microphone, and
monitor cords. If this happens water may leak in.
For details on handling the O-ring, see page 29.
Take care not to pinch the cords.
5Attach the grip.
Fasten the screw tightly.
Now you have finished the preparations.
Be sure to check that the equipment operates correctly and that there is no water
leakage before you dive (see page 20).
continued

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Preparations (continued)
For DCR-TRV900/TRV900E/TRV890E/TRV118E/TRV116E/TRV50/
TRV50E/TRV40/TRV40E/TRV30/TRV30E/TRV27/TRV27E/TRV25/
TRV25E/TRV24E/TRV20/TRV20E/TRV18/TRV18E/TRV17/TRV17E/
TRV16/TRV16E/TRV15/TRV15E/TRV11/TRV11E/TRV10/TRV10E/
TRV9/TRV9E/TRV8/TRV8E/TRV6/TRV6E
1Install the camcorder to the marine pack.
Connect the remote plug and the
microphone plug.
1Connect the microphone plug to
the MIC jack (plug in power).
2Connect the remote plug to the
LANC jack.
2Insert the camcorder until the
mounting shoe clicks into place.
3Connect the monitor cord to the
jack of camera mounting shoe B.
front shell
1to the MIC jack
(plug in power)
2to the LANC jack
The cords are placed in the
plug holders of the marine
pack at the factory. Pull the
plugs out of the holders when
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4Attach the front shell to the rear shell.
Hold both shells firmly and fasten the 3
latches securely.
Take care not to pinch the remote,
microphone, and monitor cords. If this
happens water may leak in.
For details on handling the O-ring, see page
29.
5Attach the grip.
Fasten the screw tightly.
Now you have finished the preparations.
Be sure to check that the equipment operates correctly and that there is no water
leakage before you dive (see page 20).

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Underwater recording
Before diving
Check for water leakage.
Check that the equipment operates correctly and that there is no water leakage at a
depth of about one meter (3 feet) before you dive deeper.
Take care not to expose the equipment to salty air. Do not drop water on the equipment.
Do not open the marine pack underwater or on the beach. Preparations such as
installing and checking the equipment should be done in a place with low humidity and
no salty air.
Check the following points again before you dive.
sBe sure to fully charge the battery pack for the camcorder.
Be sure that the dry battery for the monitor is not old.
•We recommend you use battery packs with a large capacity and prepare a spare
battery and dry batterys.
sBe sure that a video tape and “Memory Stick” have enough left.
sCheck that there are no scratches or cracks on the O-ring.
sMake sure there is no dust, sand, or hair between the front shell and the rear shell.
sBe sure that the lithium battery has enough power.
•If the remaining battery capacity
is enough, when you press the
ZOOM, PHOTO, or START/
STOP button, the Flash lamp
lights up. Check this indicator as
a criterion. If the flash lamp does
not light, exchange for a new
one. We suggest that you
prepare spare ones.
Conditions of underwater recording
Recording underwater is different from recording on land because it is affected by
the clarity, depth of the water, and the light conditions. The following are hints
for good recording underwater.
Best time for recording
The best recording time is from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. When the sun is at its highest,
optimum results can be obtained.
To record is in dark places as the sun does not reach or at night, use a powerful
underwater video light.
Battery
check
indicator
Right
grip