Instruction Manual for " MDX-α7 II"
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1. Remove the O ring for inspection before each use In principle the O ring should be removed before each use so that the O ring O ring groove and O ring contact surfaces can be checked This is because you cannot find any sand or debris that may have gotten into the O ring groove if the O ring is not removed For routine maintenance prior to each use it is advisable to make sure to remove the O ring Be careful about how you store O rings When storing spare O rings or O rings that you have removed from the housing keep them in a cool place out of direct sunlight Also when storing O rings do not place heavy objects on them or twist them O rings last for one year Although it depends on how well they are maintained how often they are used and how they are stored O rings generally last for one year It is advisable to inspect them before use and replace them early E 5 Identification of Parts Mode dial Fiber optic cable socket Power switchcable socket Front case Accessory shoe Connector hole Lanyard aay Extension connector mount Grip Main switch for Optical YS Converter 7 MO AA Shutter lever 5 J Satuan SF N Focus Zoom x lt y 4 dial Front dial Ay More Locking latch Ci y D sang dj MLport mount zs Lever Lock Quick shoe I Port lock lever Tripod socket bottom Lens release button Rear case Exposure compensation dial Rear dial C1 lever Menu lev2. Ltd will not be responsible for the replacement or compensation for cameras lenses or those accessories damaged due to your invalid operation SEA amp SEA SUNPAK Co Ltd assumes no liability for errors or discrepancies in this manual Carefully observe the O ring maintenance manual for the handling of O rings before use The silicon grease included in the product package is inedible E 3 Precautions on Handling the O ring This product is kept watertight by the O ring To keep the O ring functioning properly please observe the following Improper handling of the O ring could cause flooding Z CAUTION SEA amp SEA products use blue O rings These O rings are impregnated with silicone oil through a special process The lubricating effect of the O ring lasts as long as the silicone oil is gradually seeping out from within For the maintenance of these blue O rings make sure to use genuine SEA amp SEA silicone grease O ring grease for use with the blue O rings that comes in tubes with blue lettering and blue caps If you use silicone grease from other companies or SEA amp SEAS own silicone grease that comes in tubes with black lettering and black caps the grease you apply will be sucked into the blue O rings due to their special characteristics which will result in insufficient grease If this happens even once the O ring will not revert to its normal state and must be replaced If the grease is insufficient the O
3. inspection Should you notice smoke or an unusual smell coming from the product turn it off and remove the batteries immediately taking care to avoid burns Continued operation could result in injury After removing the battery take the product to a SEA amp SEA authorized service center for inspection Discontinue use and turn the product off immediately should you notice flooding or leakage When the product is flooding interior pressure may build up Please be careful when opening the product as water may spurt out or the cap may open explosively and cause injuries The product has been constructed with an airtight seal When packing the product for airplane travel do not seal up the product to alleviate pressure build up due to atmospheric changes Do not open the product in a wet or sandy environment Protect the interior from moisture and debris in order to prevent malfunction or flooding Avoid strong shocks impacts or excess stress to prevent malfunction damage or breakdown Make sure that the product has been securely mounted to other products in order to prevent injury fall or missing E 2 Safety Precautions Donot rest heavy weight on the product It might deform the outer casing damage internal parts make the waterproofing fail or result in fire or electric shock Please note that some marks may be left on the camera scraping against the dials or gears of the housing Handle the product careful
4. ring will not slide and it will become harder to open and close the waterproof parts Because of this it could become impossible to open or close the housing or it could cause flooding so please refrain from using the housing with insufficient grease Are there any scratches or cracks in the O ring Check the O ring to make sure there are no scratches or cracks If there are replace the O ring with a new one immediately When handling the O ring do not use pointed metal objects which could damage the O ring Use of the included O ring remover is recommended O ring remover Be careful about dust sand and hair Check the O ring to make sure that there is no dust sand or hair on the O ring in the O ring s grooves or on the O ring s contact surfaces If any of these things are attached remove them completely If used as is these things could cause flooding Precautions on Handling the O ring Coat with silicone grease Silicone grease protects the O ring from chafing After checking the O ring to make sure that there are no scratches dust or N debris apply a light coating of silicone grease to the entire O ring with your finger Applying too much grease will make it easier for dust and debris to adhere to the O ring and could cause flooding Do not twist the O ring When fitting the O ring into the O ring groove insert it straight into the groove do not bend or twist it La
5. the finder magnifi cation to match your shooting conditions Replacing the finder Unit The optional VF45 1 2x 46111 or VF120 1 2x 46112 enhances magnification by 1 2x and enables subtle framing and focusing of subjects A CAUTION When replacing the finder unit always refer to the instruction manual provided Replacing the pick up finder 1 Rotate the finder unit mounted on the rear case in a counterclockwise direction to remove it The screw areas are coated in grease so be careful not to touch them 2 Rotate the replacement finder To ea Aa unit in a clockwise direction to Je Wr attach it Z CAUTION Before attaching the finder check to make sure that there is no dust dirt or debris inside it When replacing the finder do not touch the surface of the finder lens When replacing the pick up finder always refer to the instruction manual provided E 23 Maintenance and Storage Z CAUTION Never use chemicals cosmetics any petroleum solvents such as paint thinner or neutral detergent on the product They may deform and damage the product After each use in salt water make sure it s watertight then soak it sufficiently in fresh water Insufficient soaking causes damage by salt to the product Salty residue may be left on the product where it will crystallize as it evaporates Crystallized salt is hard to d
6. the lever to operate them Shutter lever Deep groove Focus Zoom dial When shooting with a focus zoom gear _ Pull the focus zoom dial out and rotate it l so that the convex part of the dial is set in the deep groove on the spacer Spacer When shooting without a focus Zoom gear Pull the focus zoom dial out and rotate Shallow groove it so that the convex part of the dial is set in the shallow groove on the spacer AN CAUTION The focus zoom dial cannot be used if there is no gear mounted on the lens When using a zoom gear you cannot shoot with manual focus If you will be shooting autofocus shots with the focus gear mounted on the lens make sure to use the shallow groove If you set it to the deep groove it could damage the lens E 15 External Controls C1 lever C2 lever C1lever C2 lever t Zoom in C3 lever Zoom out AF MF AEL lever 1 Fn lever Playback lever Push the lever to operate them 1 Zoom in C3 lever Zoom out AF MF AEL lever t Fn lever Playback lever AF MF AEL switch lever The controls shown in the figure can be operated by turning AF MF AEL switch lever Other controls Other control parts on the housing correspond to the operation parts of the digital camera Refer to the camera s instruction manual for details of each function A CAUTION After mounting the camera in the housing make s
7. SEAcSEA jai UNDERWATER HOUSING for SONY a7 II Ban Instruction Manual Introduction Thank you for purchasing SEA amp SEA products Please read this instruction manual carefully prior to using this product Only with a thorough understanding of this manual s content will you be able to use the housing correctly After reading the manual please be sure to keep it in a place where you can easily come back to it at any time This products have passed SEA amp SEA s criteria based inspection for pressure resistance The appearance of color evenness or weld lines on the external body of the product is normal and will not affect its performance Safety Precautions ooocoWo ooommnannnnnnnnnnaan E 2 Precautions on Handling the O ring oooooo E 4 Identification of Parts oooooo oo E 6 Preparation for Setting Up oooooooaaa E 8 Prepare the housing and Port oooooooooWo WoWooWoWo E 8 Prepare the digital camera oooocoooWooWoomooman E 8 Prepare the connecting accessories WeeooooWoo E 8 Opening and Closing the Housing oooooooWo E 9 Attaching and Detaching the Port oooooooo Woo E 11 Mounting the Camera in the Housing oooooooo E 13 External Controls 4 2 et nan int eta an mantan alan E 15 Connecting the Strobe oooooooooc E 18 Attaching the Optional Acces
8. a and then set the focus mode AF or MF 4 Make sure the guick lock is in the OPEN position 5 Align the quick shoe with the quick shoe base and slide the camera fully forward into the front case Z CAUTION To prevent focus zoom control inside front case from obstructing the lens gear slide the camera into place as you pull the focus zoom dial outward E 13 Mounting the camera in the Housing 6 Slide the guick shoe into the correct position Gently press the guick shoe forward and turn the lock k Align the front case with the rear case and press them together 8 Close the locking latches See Opening and Closing the Housing P E 10 Make sure that the O ring is properly fitted in the O ring groove before setting of the rear case CAUTION After the camera is mounted in the housing make sure to check that all of the housing s control parts work properly and the camera functions correctly Removing the camera from the housing 1 Open the locking latches 2 Remove the rear case 3 Set the quick lock to the OPEN position 4 Slide the camera toward you as you remove the front case CAUTION If you find the fix screws are too tight use a coin or similar object to loosen the screws E 14 External Controls Power switch By rotating the knob as shown you can turn the power ON OFF and operate the illumina tion switch Power switch Shutter lever Push
9. er C2 lever Diopter Ag adjustment dial Ki AF MF mat l Movie record button itch Swen ever Q Jj Zoom in C3 lever Multi controller Zoom out AF MF AEL lever C4 Delete button T Fn lever Playback lever E 6 Identification of Parts Front case a 5 N p i N Pa TE IN Quick shoe base Quick shoe Quick lock Rear case Pick up finder Leak sensor main body 20 E 7 Preparation for Setting Up This product must be used in combination with the optional eguipment digital camera port strobe accessories etc for underwater photography In order to set up the equipment prepare each item correctly Prepare the housing and port Maintaining the O ring This product is kept watertight by the O ring To keep the O ring functioning properly please observe the following before setting up Make sure to remove the O ring when maintaining For detailed O ring maintenance methods please see the O ring maintenance manual Z CAUTION Make sure to fit install the O ring into the groove properly after maintenance Prepare the digital camera This product is exclusively designed for use with Sony a7 II digital camera Other cameras are not compatible with this product Make sure that there is sufficient battery power remaining and the image storage medium has enough room for the number of pictures Remove the eyecup from the cam
10. era Remove the strap or the LCD monitor cover from the camera if any of these accessories are attached If the lens has a focus mode switch set it properly Make sure the camera is operating correctly referring to the camera s instruction manual for details Prepare the connecting accessories When using external strobes lights or other accessories in combination with this product prepare the eguipment before setting up If the accessories are kept watertight by O rings make sure the O rings are properly maintained If the accessories are powered by batteries make sure that there is sufficient battery power remaining Make sure the equipment is operating correctly referring to the instruction manual provided with the equipment E 8 Opening and Closing the Housing Opening and closing the housing is done with the locking latches Here we will explain how to open and close the locking latches Opening the locking latches 1 With the surface of the rear case facing up press and hold the right and left locks 1 and remove the locking latches from the hooks 2 Z CAUTION When removing the locking latches be sure to use the tips of your fingers not your fingernails If you lock the locking latch after it is removed from the hook it is easier to remove the rear case Opening and Closing the Housing Closing the locking latches 1 Align the
11. front case with the rear case and press them together 2 First put the right and left locking latches on the hooks 1 and close the locking latches simultaneously 2 A CAUTION Before aligning the rear case and front case make sure there are no specks of dust scratches or deformities on the O ring and the O ring contact surfaces Check to make sure that the locking latches are securely locked E 10 Attaching and Detaching the Port In order to use this product underwater the optional port for the camera lens must be attached to this product AN CAUTION Only the optional ports designed for SEA amp SEA digital SLR camera housings can be attached to this product Ports have different depth rating Check the depth rating for each before use This product is delivered with a housing body cap attached to the port mount Make sure to remove the housing body cap when attaching the port The housing body cap has no watertight capability When attaching the port to the housing always refer to the instruction manual provided Attaching the port Port lock 1 Lever Lock on the front case levet by sliding it in the direction of the arrow as shown in the diagram and rotate the Port lock lever toward OPEN in a counterclockwise direction until it stops 2 Align the positioning mark o on the front case with the positioning mark 0 on the port insert the port into the front case and then rota
12. issolve and difficult to be removed once formed and it will result in water leakage After rinsing dry the product well with a soft dry cloth then let the product dry in the shade out of direct sunlight Do not dry the product by heating using a hair dryer for example Heating can deform and damage the product If you will not use the product for an extended period of time store it away from high temperatures high humidity direct sunlight or extreme cold Do not store the product with naphthalene or camphor mothballs or in locations such as a laboratory where chemicals are used This environment can cause mold rust corrosion or malfunction Always remove the camera from the housing after use Thoroughly wipe off water before opening the housing and avoid any water drops inside the housing After using the product maintain the O rings before storing Examine the O rings before and after each dive We recommend early exchange of the O rings at least once a year Every two years we recommend a complete overhaul of O rings regardless of the freguency in use for the best performance of the product E 24 Specifications Compatible camera Sony a7 II Controls Power switchcable socket Mode dial Focus Zoom dial Lens release button Menu lever Port lock lever Lever Lock Shutter lever Exposure compen sation dial Movie record button Diopter adjustment dial AF MF AEL switch lever Fro
13. le is not inserted There is no possibility of water leaking from the fiber optic cable socket even if the fiber optic cable cable socket cap is removed underwater After the strobe is connected to the housing make sure to check that the connected strobe functions correctly before underwater use E 20 Attaching the Optional Accessories Accessory shoe Strobes lights can be mounted to the accessory shoe by using optional Mini Shoe Arm 29511 or Hot Shoe Arm 29501 or SA8 Ball Base for Accessory Shoe 22120 Example AN CAUTION The max weight of an accessory that can be mounted to the accessory shoe is approx 1050g 26 30z Remove the accessories from the accessory shoe when carrying the housing out of water When attaching the accessories to the accessory shoe always refer to the instruction manual provided E 21 Attaching the Optional Accessories Arm For Sea Arm VII 8 system Smaller Hex wrench The Sea Arm VII 8 system can be attached by mounting the optional Bracket Shoe 20100 or SA8 Fixed Ball Base 22119 on the hand grips Tighten Lanyard bolt Bp Lanyard hook Z CAUTION Use the smaller hex wrench 3mm provided when removing the lanyard bolts E 22 Attaching the Optional Accessories MB Finder This product comes eguipped with a 0 5x pick up finder The finder can be replaced with an optional finder so you can change
14. ly so as not to scratch the front port the lens the flash window or the finder Always dry the front port the lens the flash window or the finder using a soft cloth to prevent stain or salt residue from marring the glass surface Rinse the product with fresh water after underwater use Ensure that the product is waterproofed before rinsing Refer to Maintenance and Storage P E 24 for details Never use chemicals cosmetics any petroleum solvents such as paint thinner or neutral detergent on the product They may deform and damage the product Do not leave the product in places with hot temperatures such as inside of a car or in a car trunk in summer The heat may deform plastic parts of the product damaging internal parts and resulting in potential fire or electric shock If the product is sealed tight in hot conditions heated air expanding inside the product may deform the casing and ruin the waterproofing Do not store the product in wet or high humidity place to avoid mold rust corrosion or malfunction Do not store the product with naphthalene or camphor mothballs or in locations such as a laboratory where chemicals are used This environment can cause mold rust corrosion or malfunction SEA amp SEA SUNPAK Co Ltd assumes no liability for compensation of loss of captured images or expenses caused by loss of images even if you are unable to shoot due to a product defect or malfunction SEA amp SEA SUNPAK Co
15. mphor mothballs or in locations such as a laboratory where chemicals are used This environment can cause mold rust corrosion or malfunction e Always remove batteries from the product after use E 17 After use 1 Set the power switch to OFF pd LED lamp will only light NG SA up when the sensor is ON wet 2 If the forked tip of the sensor section is wet wipe it with dry cloth If it is not wiped off sufficiently the LED lamp lights up when the power is switched on When the leak sensor is not to be used for long time store it with the battery removed Make sure that the ends of the forked tip of the sensor section are not in contact with each other OF XS Connecting the Strobe When using external strobes with this housing use either the Optional Sync Cord 2 pin Connector or the Optical YS Converter S1 for MDX housing plus the appropriate cables to connect the housing and strobes See Attaching the Optional Accessories Page E 19 lt Attaching example gt E 18 Attaching the Optional Accessories This product accepts SEA amp SEA optional accessories By using this product in combination with those accessories you will be able to try various shooting technigues Z CAUTION Lenses strobes and other accessories have different depth rating Check the depth rating for each before use Read the instruction manual for each accessory before use How to use the Optional Connec
16. ng electro magnetic radiation or magnetic fields Strong static charges or the magnetic fields could cause malfunction or affect the product s internal circuitry Avoid strong shocks impacts or excess stress to batteries Dirt on the battery terminals can prevent the product from functioning Should the battery terminals become dirty wipe them with a clean dry cloth before use Tum the equipment off after use Remove batteries from the equipment when not in use Store in dry area with temperatures ranging from 0 to 30 C 32 to 86 F If LED lamp turn red due to malfunction turn switch to OFF position and return back again to ON to resume normal operation Set the battery When inserting or replacing the battery wipe off moisture on the leak sensor thoroughly and make sure that your fingers are dry Take extra care for water droplets from your hair and wet suit Otherwise an electric shock mold growth on the product or malfunctioning may occur Before use aS 2 1 Set the power switch to ON 1 St OFF ON 2 Press the test light button to confirm that it lights up The LED lamp lights as long as the test light button is pressed If it does not light up replace the battery with a new one Maintenance and Storage If you will not use the product for an extended period of time store it away from high temperatures high humidity direct sunlight or extreme cold e Do not store the product with naphthalene or ca
17. nt dial Rear dial Multi controller Fn lever Playback lever C1 lever C2 lever Zoom in C3 lever Zoom out AF MF AEL lever C4 Delete button Construction Body Corrosion resistant aluminum alloy Grip Corrosion resistant die cast aluminum Depth rating 100 m 330 feet Dimensions Approx 325 W x 160 H x 104 D mm 12 79 x 6 29 x 4 09 inches Weight Approx 2250g 4 96 Ibs housing only Accessories Silicone grease O ring remover Hex wrench 6mm for grip dismounting Hex wrench 3mm for Lanyard bolt O ring maintenance manual Instruction manual this manual Attached accessories to the product Housing body cap Fiber optic cable socket caps factory pre mounted cap x 2 Optical Viewfinder 0 5x CR1623 lithium battery for leak sensor The specifications and appearance are subject to change without notice E 25 Memo SERLSER Y TYEY YYY kate SEA amp SEA SUNPAK Co Ltd T 145 0062 RMEPAHIR AL FR 1 4 6 1 4 6 Kitasenzoku Ohta ku TEL 03 5701 5533 Tokyo Japan 145 0062 i TEL 81 3 5701 5533 BRAY F ERLYA World Customer Service Center TEL 048 255 8512 TEL 81 48 255 8512 http www seaandsea co jp http www seaandsea jp 1501 Z 01A 2015 4A 4 Current as of Apr 2015
18. side down or backward as it could result in battery leakage or explosion Always confirm the direction of plus and minus before installation Never connect a battery directly to a plug outlet or car cigarette lighter Z WARNING eee Use only batteries approved for use in this product Do not mix old and new batteries or batteries of different types Remove batteries before transport or storage or when you are not going to use the product for an extended period of time to prevent unexpected activation Keep dry The battery is not waterproof and may malfunction if immersed in water or exposed to high levels of humidity Rusting of the internal mechanism can cause irreparable damage Do not remove and or damage the case of a battery It may cause battery leakage overheating or explosion Never use batteries should you notice any changes such as leakage discoloration or deformation When you notice the situation as abnormal discontinue use immediately and take the product to a SEA amp SEA authorized service center for inspection Keep out of reach of children to prevent accidental ingestion If swallowed seek medical advice immediately Do not leave or use batteries in an extreme hot environment This may cause battery leakage overheating or battery performance deterioration A CAUTION Es Keep away from strong magnetic fields Do not use or store this product in the vicinity of equipment that generates stro
19. sories ooooooo E 19 Maintenance and Storage ooooWoooooooo E 24 Specifications 45 enbi Anh ben esse ea E 25 E 1 Safety Precautions For safe handling of the product please read the following precautions carefully before use Failure to heed the precautions listed below could result in serious conseguences To prevent injury or damage to yourself and or others please observe the precautions as they contain highly important information related to personal and product safety AN WARNING Situations that could result in severe injury or death AN CAUTION Situations that could result in property damage or personal injury N WARNING Keep out of reach of children to prevent accidental ingestion If swallowed seek medical advice immediately CAUTION Carefully observe the instruction manual for the compatible camera for this product before use This product must be used in combination with the optional port for SEA amp SEA digital SLR camera housings This product cannot be used alone This product has been designed and manufactured for use at a water depth within 100m 330ft Please note that diving to a depth in excess of 100m 330ft may cause damage to the product or may lead to water leakage Unauthorized disassembling and or modification could result in malfunction or flooding and void product warranty Take the product to a SEA amp SEA authorized service center for repair or
20. te the port in a clockwise direction until it stops AN CAUTION Before attaching the port make sure there are no specks of dust scratches or deformities on the O ring and the O ring contact surfaces 3 Make sure that the positioning mark o on the front case and the positioning mark o on the port are aligned E 11 Attaching and Detaching the Port 4 Rotate the Port lock lever clockwise until it clicks into position Detaching the port Port lock 1 Lever Lock on the front case lever by sliding it in the direction of the arrow as shown in the diagram and rotate the Port lock lever toward OPEN in a counterclockwise direction until it stops 2 Hold the front case firmly and rotate the port in a counterclockwise direction AN CAUTION Do not attempt to detach the port with the Port lock lever locked This could result in damage to the housing Mounting the Camera in the Housing Z CAUTION Make sure to remove the eyecup from the camera If used with the eyecup in place it could cause flooding Remove the strap or the LCD monitor cover from the camera if any of these accessories are attached 1 Rotate the guick lock in the OPEN direction 1 and then remove the guick shoe from the front case 2 2 Using the included attachment tool fix the guick shoe to the camera s tripod socket 3 Attach the lens to the camer
21. tor With the Optional Sync Cord 2 pin Connector 50122 installed in the Syne Cord 2 pin Connector connector hole you can connect SEA amp SEA strobe sync cords NX amp Z CAUTION When connecting the strobe connector always refer to the instruction manual for the Sync Cord 2 pin Connector Connect the cord of the synchro SF Cord x connector to the camera as XX illustrated below S N CAUTION Sync connector aJi Install the Sync Connector Shoe as shown in the figure www o Optional the Optical YS Converter S1 for MDX housing The Optical YS Converter S1 for MDX housing can be used with this housing Please contact us for details E 19 Attaching the Optional Accessories Connecting the Strobe When using the Optical YS Converter S1 for MDX housing you must also use a Fiber Optic Cable II to connect each strobe 1 Remove the fiber optic cable socket caps Fiber optic cable socket cap 2 Insert the fiber optic cable s connector into the socket until it stops Do not remove the caps from fiber optic cable socket not in use to keep light from entering in Z CAUTION Before inserting the fiber optic cable check to make sure that there are no scratches or dirt on the connector surface Scratches or dirt may cause the strobe to malfunction To protect the surface from scratches or dirt do not remove the caps from the fiber optic cable sockets when the cab
22. ure to check that all of the housing s control parts work properly and the camera functions correctly before underwater use E 16 External Controls Leak sensor The leak sensor lights up in red when it detects leakage underwater If it lights up surface without delay while ensuring your safety and once out of water remove the camera from the housing DANGER ME Unauthorized disassembling and or modification could result in malfunction or flooding and void product warranty Take the product to a SEA amp SEA authorized service center for repair or inspection Never expose the battery to flame or fire or to excessive heat Never attempt to disassemble alter or directly solder the battery There are no user serviceable parts Tampering with battery may expose you to dangerous voltage battery acid or electrical shock Never short circuit the terminals of a battery as it could result in battery leakage heat generation fire or explosion Avoid contact with all metal objects during transporting and storage Move leaking batteries away from fire or open flames immediately The leaked fluid and its vapor are combustible If the battery leakage contacts your skin or clothing flush the affected area repeatedly with clean water It may irritate your skin Should it get into your eyes immediately rinse them with plenty of water avoid rubbing and seek medical advice Never attempt to insert the battery up
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