User manual OCEAN IMAGES PC-110

[. . . ] Inspect the inside of the housing for dirt, especially the port. If any dirt is found, remove it, as it will certainly end up on the port lens. Clean the port lens if fingerprints or foreign matter is found. [. . . ] Once the camcorder is in place, fully open the viewfinder. Before fastening the rear faceplate, be sure the quad seal ring is seated in it's groove and the quad ring and mating surfaces are clean. Be sure that the quad ring is not rolled in the groove. It is very important to inspect the condition of this seal and housing surface to be sure it is clean and in place. Failure to do so may result in a flooded housing and a damaged camcorder. does not warrant your camcorder in the event of damage due to flooding. A thin seal of silicone grease should be applied to lubricate the O-ring seal. Now, position the faceplate over the housing and align the catch hooks with the catches. Put all the catches in the hooks and adjust the alignment of the faceplate by centering it on the housing, then draw down the opposite catches together. · · · · Your Dolphin PC Series Video System is now ready for use PC Series Push Button Control Console The right side handle contains the push button control console. The push buttons turn on and off the various camcorder functions through the electronic control module. The electronic control module, located inside the housing, translates the signals from the push buttons to Control-L signals for the camcorder. The Mode Control knob on the clear rear door rotates to 3 positions--"Off", "Memory" or "Camera". Memory--To store photos on the memory stick, turn the Mode switch to Memory and press the Photo button. Slight vignetting may occur with your camcorder in Memory mode at the fullest wide-angle setting. This may be corrected by using ZT to zoom in a small amount from full wide-angle. Camera--To record onto tape, turn the Mode switch to Camera and press the REC button to start and stop recording. To store a 7-second still sequence on tape press the "Photo" button. ZOOM is controlled with the buttons labeled ZT (Zoom Telephoto) and ZW (Zoom Wide). [. . . ] Like all photographic equipment, it is recommended that the housing and video light be shaded and not exposed to direct sunlight for any length of time. On a hot day, in direct sunlight, above water, it is possible for the temperature within the housing to become very hot -- damage to your equipment may result. Shade the housing or keep it covered in the case until ready to use. [. . . ]