User manual SONY MPK-THD annexe 1

[. . . ] Be sure to read the separate O-ring Maintenance Manual. Important details regarding handling of the O-ring are described in this manual. There are drops of water inside the marine pack. When using this marine pack while diving, be sure to pay attention to the surrounding situation. [. . . ] When closing the marine pack's body, make sure that there is no debris, sand, hair or any other foreign matter on the O-ring or in the seating groove. Water leakage may result if any such foreign matter is caught in these places. Tripod receptacle When using a tripod, use a tripod with 5. This equipment cannot be firmly fastened on a tripod with long screws. Buckle position when closing the marine pack's body Good example (See illustration E-31) Bad example (See illustration E-32) If you close the buckle as shown in E-32, the buckle will be caught, making it impossible to lock the marine pack. Front glass of the marine pack has anti-fogging effect, however install the digital still camera in a low-humidity room or a similar environment. Design and specifications subject to change without notice. Before using the digital still camera underwater, first take the marine pack to a depth of about 1 m (3. 3 feet) and check that the digital still camera is operating properly and that the marine pack is not leaking, then commence your dive. In the unlikely event that a malfunction of the marine pack causes damage due to water leakage, Sony does not guarantee against damages to the equipment contained in it (digital still camera, battery pack, etc. (See illustration F) Note Be careful not to pinch the hand strap when you open and close the marine pack body. Spread the LCD hood and detach it from the guide. This equipment uses an O-ring to maintain its water resistance. If the drip-proof packing comes off, refit it carefully so that it is not twisted. O-ring The serviceable life of the O-ring varies with frequency of use of the marine pack and conditions. You can record pictures while viewing the LCD screen. Sound cannot be recorded while recording moving images. Drip-proof packing Replace the drip-proof packing with a new one if you find scratches or cracks on it. Since the refractive index underwater is higher than that in air, objects appear 1/4 closer. Therefore when recording underwater with focus preset, the distance you set and actual distance to the objects is different. If you use the flash when the marine pack is attached, the shooting distance may shorten depending on the situation. It is recommended to use the underwater video light HVL-ML20M (optional). [. . . ] When installing the digital still camera, do it in a place that has as low a humidity as possible. Before using the marine pack, make sure that no debris has been caught between the front and back halves of the marine pack's body. Before using the marine pack, always check the number of recordable images and remaining battery life. To correct the color when this happens, use the color filter VF-MPTA (optional). [. . . ]