Sony MPK-TRA User manual

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ONY.
3-756-461-21(1)
®
Handycam Marine Pack
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Operating Instructions Page 2
Before operating the unit, please read this manual thoroughly
and retain it for future reference.
Mode d’emploi Page 18
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ce mode d’emploi et de le conserver pour toute référence future.
Manual de instrucciones Pagina 34
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consérvelo para futuras referencias.
Handycam
©1993 by Sony Corporation

For the customers in U.S.A.
WARNING
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.
You are cautioned that any changes or modifications not
expressly approved in this manual could void your authority
to operate this equipment.
For the customers in Canada
This apparatus complies with the Class B limits for radio
noise emissions set out in Radio Interference Regulations.
This mark indicates that this product is a
genuine product related to our 8 mm
€ VIDE, video equipment.
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that you purchase related 8 mm video
products provided with the same mark or
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Features
Supplied accessories ...
Precautions
Labeling the parts and controls ....
Position of the adaptor and the remote control cable ........... 6
Notes on the O-ring wee
Attaching the video camera recorder to the marine pack .....9
Recording
When the LEAK lamp flashes ....
Removing the video camera recorder
Underwater recording ............
Specifications .........
Prerecording checklist

Supplied Accessories
The MPK-TRA marine pack allows the following 8 mm video
camera recorders to be used underwater.
CCD-TR4 CCD-TR5 CCD-TR7
CCD-TR31 CCD-TR51 CCD-TR71
CCD-TR81 CCD-TR101 CCD-TR200
CCD-FX310 CCD-FX410 CCD-FX510
CCD-FX710 Adaptor (1)
(The illustrations are of the CCD-TR101.)
¢ Recording at a depth of 75 meters (246 feet) is
possible.
* The following operations can be performed
underwater. O-rings (2)
Power on/off
Auto focusing on/off (Except for CCD-FX310/FX410)
Recording start/stop
Power zooming
Grease (1)
If there are dust or specks in focus on the front glass of
the marine pack, move the power zoom lever towards the
T (telephoto) side slightly so that the zoom indicator inside
the viewfinder moves towards T. (See the illustration
below.)
Zoom indicator
in the viewfinder
Since the refractive index underwater is higher than that in
air, an object is visible by 1/4 more closely, and therefore
larger. This phenomenon affects the lens on the video
camera recorder as well as the human eye. Using a
wide-conversion lens is recommended. (You cannot
attach a wide conversion lens to a CCD-FX model to use
it with this marine pack.)

Precautions
On the video camera recorder
Take care not to expose the equipment to salty air nor to drip
water on the equipment.
* Do not open the marine pack on the sea or at the seaside.
Preparations such as installing and checking the equipment
should be made in a place with low humidity and no salty
air.
* When a video camera recorder is to be used by the sea for
along time, we recommend that they are checked
periodically by a Sony service facility.
« If the equipment becomes wet, take it immediately to the
nearest Sony service facility for preventive maintenance.
On power source for the video camera recorder
Use the battery pack NP-77H, NP-77HD, or NP-S88.
For the CCD-TR200, use the NP-500.
On the marine pack
* If you put the marine pack in the water after you opened
and jointed the front and rear shells in a place with high
temperature and high humidity, moisture condensation may
occur, causing the glass to fog up.
* The waterproof integrity of the marine pack is maintained
by the O-ring, and the groove and surface where it touches.
Be especially careful not to damage or deform that area.
¢ Do not leave the marine pack under direct sunlight for a
long period of time, otherwise the temperature in the
marine pack may rise and the equipment in the marine
pack may be damaged.
¢ If you cannot avoid leaving the marine pack under direct
sunlight, be sure to cover the marine pack with a towel or
other protection.
* Do not throw the marine pack into the water. Lower it
gently into the water.
On recording underwater
* Check that the equipment operates correctly and there is
no water leak at a depth of about one meter (3 feet) before
you dive deeper.
* Be sure to follow the safety rules for diving such as diving
period and depth.
¢ Remove the bubbles from outside of the front glass.
Sony does not accept liability for damage to the video
camera recorder, battery, etc. in the marine pack and for
the cost of recording if water leak occurs caused by
incorrect operation.
On maintenance
After recording in the sea, submerge the marine pack with
the buckles tightly fastened in fresh water for a while to
remove the sea water. Then rinse it with fresh water and dry
it with a soft cloth.
* Every time after you use the marine pack and the video
camera recorder underwater, clean the video camera
recorder and inside of the marine pack with a dry soft cloth.
Do not use any type of solvent, such as alcohol or benzine
for cleaning, as this might damage the finish.
* When you store the marine pack, grease the O-ring, put it
in the groove correctly. Joint the front and rear shells and
place it in a cool place without fastening the buckles.
Avoid storing the marine pack in a hot or very cold place, in
a place subject to direct sunlight or excessive dust, or
together with naphthalene or camphor. This will damage
the marine pack.
‘On transportation
* To transport the marine pack, be sure to remove the video
camera recorder from the marine pack.
¢ To transport the marine pack by air or by car, use a marine
pack carrying case (not supplied).
To remove the weight
You can remove the weight in the rear shell.
1 Pull out the hexagonal wrench.
Weight —
Hexagonal Lg
wrench
When you use the marine pack, replace the weight as it was.

Labeling the Parts and Controls
¢ For the use of each part or control, see the pages indicated in parenthesis.
Rear shell
Power zoom lever T/W (12)
START/STOP button (12) Video cable connector (13)
Buckles (10, 11)
Accessory shoes
for underwater video
light (15)
Accessory shoe
[Front shell
Underwater microphone
(monaural)
Front glass
AUTO FOCUS ON/OFF button (12)
STANDBY/
LOCK switch (12)
LEAK lamp
(yellow) (13)
REC (recording)
Camera mount (10) lamp (red) (12)
Remote control cable (10) Microphone cable (10)

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The position of the adaptor and the remote control cable How to mount is explained in “Attaching the video camera
depends on the model of the video camera recorder. Check recorder to the marine pack” on page 9.
the position for the video camera recorder you use.
Position of the mounting screw plate on the adaptor GaeeaarReann Cet
Slide the mounting screw plate until it locks. Slide the mounting screw plate until it locks.
A B ij
Position of the adaptor on the ca
mera mount of the marine pack
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B
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Video camera recorder
ccD-
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Position of the mounting
screw plate on the adaptor
Position of the adaptor on
the camera mount of the
marine pack
Groove to install the remote
control cable
TR4
TRS
TR7
TR51
TR71
TR81
>
TR200
FX310
FX410
FX510
FX710
TR101
TR31

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The O-ring assures the waterproof function of the marine
pack. To maintain waterproof integrity, use it correctly.
Incorrect handling may cause water to leak in.
O-ring
Front shell Rear shell
Check that there are no scratches or cracks.
Scratches or cracks on the O-ring may cause water to leak
in. If there are any, replace the damaged O-ring with a new
one. Do not remove the O-ring from the groove with a metal
tool or a tool with a sharp point.
Crack
Scratches
Remove any dust, sand or hair from the O-ring.
Check there is no dust, sand or hair on the O-ring, or in the
groove or on the surface of the marine pack where it
touches. If there is, remove them completely, or the O-ring
and the surface of the marine pack may be damaged and
water may leak in.
Dust
Surface of the marine pack
where the O-ring touches
O-ring groove
Sand
Hair
O-ring
The grease protects the O-ring from wear.
Check that there are no cracks or dust on the O-ring, then
grease it using a finger. During greasing, recheck that there
are no cracks or dust.
Never use cloth or paper for greasing because the fibers
may cling.
Do not use any type of grease other than the supplied one,
or it may damage the O-ring.
Do not twist the O-ring.
Put the O-ring in the groove evenly. Never twist it.
not this way
De not trap the O-ring with the marine pack. —
When jointing the front and rear shells, take care not to trap
the O-ring between the front and rear shells. If this happens,
not only will the O-ring be damaged, but also water may leak
in.
Storage
Put the supplied spare O-rings in the original carton and
store it in a cool place.
* Do not expose the O-ring to direct sunlight.
* Do not place a heavy object on the O-ring.
* Do not fold the O-ring.
Useful life of the O-ring
It depends upon the maintenance and the length of use, but
we recommend changing it every one or two years. Use the
Sony ACC-810M marine pack maintenance kit (not supplied)
to replace.

Mico
alive
ils
V'deo
Camera
Recorder
to
the
Marine
Pack
1
Remove
the
lens
cap,
shoulder
strap,
filter,
etc.,
2
Attach
a
charged
battery
pack
(1)
and
a
video
from the
video
camera
recorder.
cassette
(2).
If
you
use
a
wide
conversion
lens
(not
supplied),
attach
it
as
well
(except
for
CCD-FX
models,
see
page 15).
3
correct. (See pages 6 and 7.)
4 Adjust the video camera recorder.
Refer to the operation manual of your video camera recorder.
> Do not pull out the viewfinder.
2. Set the STANDBY
1 Set the core - switch to STANDBY.
switch to CAMERA.
OFF
CAMERA ay VIR
(slp
The
following
adjustments
are
needed
when
your
video
camera
3
Release
automatic
recorder
has
the
corresponding
function.
adjustment
mode
and
set
Refer
to
the
operation
manual
of
the
video
camera
recorder
for
details.
to
manual
adjustment
mode.
i—]
White balance Normally set to -* (outdoor).
Set to -& (indoor) for night diving.
Shutter speed Set to where no indicator appears.
Program AE Set to where no indicator appears.
Note on CCD-FX310/FX410
Set the focus to auto focus mode.
Brightness Turn off the indicator. |
To be continued
9

Attaching the Video Camera Recorder to the Marine Pack
5 Attach the video camera recorder to the marine pack.
Check the position of the adaptor. (See pages 6 and 7.)
1 Connect the microphone cable to MIC.
(The sound is recorded in monaural.)
Camera mount
Note on CCD-TR4
Connect the remote contro! cable before mounting
the video camera recorder on the camera mount.
6 Raise the buckles until they stop.
Check the O-ri d it slightly.
Buckles
ring
and
grease
it
slightly.
10

7 Attach the front shell to the rear shell.
> Put the front shell on the rear 2 Press the top of both grips 3 Lower both buckles at the same
shell. strongly. time until they are locked. You
will hear a click.
Align here as
shown in the
illustration.
‘Now you are ready for underwater recording.
Set the STANDBY/LOCK switch of the marine pack to LOCK.
If you set it to STANDBY, the battery may be used up before
recording.
11

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Power zoom lever
1 Set the STANDBY/LOCK switch to
STANDBY.
The REC lamp (red)
lights up during recording.
AUTO FOCUS ON/OFF button Press START/STOP button to start
recording.
To zoom ; To keep.a subject in focus
Slide the power zoom lever towards T for telephoto (subject After you focus on a subject, press the AUTO FOCUS ON/
appears closer) or W for wide-angle (subject appears farther OFF button to set the video camera recorder to manual focus
away). You cannot change the zooming speed of the video mode.
camera recorder, even if your video camera recorder is -=—Even if fish swim between the video camera recorder and the
adjustable. subject, you can still keep the subject in focus.
O>) Note on CCD-FX310/FX410
The AUTO FOCUS ON/OFF button is not operative for these
wet models.
| i Set the video camera recorder to auto focus mode.
Wide-angle Telephoto
? To stop recording
When you set the power zoom lever to the full wide-
angle position (macro), specks or bubbles on the front
glass may come into focus. In this case, slide the power
zoom lever a little towards T and return towards W.
Press the START/STOP button.
12

To attach/detach the lid of the video cable connector
A video cable connector is provided so that video equipment When you reattach the lid, grease the O-ring of the lid before
can be connected to the marine pack in the future. inserting it into the connector.
To detach To attach
O-ring
While
pressing
pressing here,
2 pullout. here, 2 press in.
Do not detach the lid underwater.
If water happens to leak in, the LEAK lamp (yellow) flashes.
In such a case, remove the marine pack from the water as
soon as possible, keeping it horizontal. Be sure to surface
following the safety rules for diving.
Dry the marine pack with a soft cloth and then open it.
To switch off the lamp, disconnect the remote control cable.
Check the cause of the leak.
If the video camera recorder is wet, take it to the nearest
Sony service facility immediately.
LEAK lamp (yellow)

Removing the Video Camera Recorder
Before opening the marine pack, rinse it with fresh water and * Dry the marine pack well.
dry with a soft cloth. * Wipe off any water between the front and rear shells with a
| Note | towel.
¢ Make sure you are dry. Take care that no water drops from
When you open the marine pack, take care the following your wet suit.
points to prevent the video camera recorder from getting wet.
1 Remove the accessories. 3 Take the video camera recorder out of the front
shell.
2 Open the marine pack. 2 Disconnect the
, microphone cable.
1 Before opening the marine pack, rinse it with fresh 1 ee remote
water and dry with a soft cloth. .
2 Unfasten the both buckles.
4 Detach the video camera recorder
from the camera mount.
4 Insert the remote control plug and the microphone
plug where they were.
Remote control
Remove the adaptor from the video camera
recorder.

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Recording underwater is different from recording on land Underwater video :
because it is affected by the clarity and depth of the water " light
and the light conditions. The followings are hints for good
recording underwater.
In a deep water or under rocks where direct sunlight does
not reach, recording with the underwater video light is
recommended.
aK Color characteristics underwater ; : To record at night, use an additional powerful underwater
video light.
Water absorbs light, especially red light, so that objects in
deep water are seen as bluish. The color of objects is
affected by the clarity of the water. ee ee
To record in natural color, use ae VF-M150 color filter ~>
Underwater video light
such as Sony HVL-M20/80DA
(not supplied)
(not supplied).
Best time for recording
The best recording time is from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
When the sun is high in the sky, optimum results can be
obtained.
Subject size underwater
Since the refractive index underwater is higher than that in
air, an object is visible by 1/4 more closely, and therefore
larger. This phenomenon affects the lens on the video
camera recorder as well as the human eye. Using a wide-
conversion lens is recommended. (You cannot attach a
wide conversion lens to a -FX moder fo use if with this
fnarinepacky)
ira
Attachable
to
the
left
ee
and right shoes
Camera work in slow and stable motion
When recording, keep your body stable.
An unstable shot will be magnified on the TV screen. Move
the video camera recording as slowly as possible. As most
of the object underwater move, you can record a good
program without moving the video camera recorder.
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Specifications
Compatible video camera recorder
See page 3.
Aluminum alloy, glass, plastic
Waterproofing O-ring, 2 buckles
Usable depth Up to 75 meters (246 feet)
Underwater microphone
Condenser microphone (monaural)
Controllable function
Power on/off, recording start/stop, auto
focus on/off, power zooming
Material
Dimensions
337 mm (13 %e in.)
327 mm (12 7/e in.)
Mass Approx. 8 kg (17 Ib 10 oz)
Supplied accessories
Adaptor (1)
O-rings (2)
Grease (1)
Recommended accessories
Underwater video light HVL-M20,
HVL-80DA
Maintenance kit ACC-810M
Color filter VF-M150
~\ Carrying case LCH-M40 ye
Design and specifications are subject to change without
notice.
16
201 mm (8 in.)
Prerecording Checklist
To make sure that you do not miss shooting opportunities, go
over the following checklist.
item Checkpoints
Battery pack * Fully charged.
Video cassette
¢ A cassette is inserted.
¢ Tape length will cover the planned
recording time.
* The tape is wound to the point
where recording is to begin.
¢ The safety tab on the cassette is in
the correct position. (The window is
not red.)
Microphone cable,
remote control
cable
¢ Firmly connected to the respective
jacks of the video camera recorder
(p.10).
Video camera
recorder
¢ Set POWER to CAMERA (p.9).
* Set STANDBY/LOCK to STANDBY
(p.9).
¢ Set to manual adjustment mode and
make each setting correctly (p.9).
O-ring
Buckles
* No scratches or cracks.
¢ No dust, sand or hair around it.
* Correctly set in the groove (p.8).
* Correctly fastened (p.11).