MPK-DVF5M - Sony Movie Service Manual (repair manual). Page 6

Since the refractive index underwater is higher than that in air, objects appear 1/4
closer, and therefore larger. This phenomenon affects the lens on the camcorder as well
as human the eye. Using the supplied wide-conversion lens is recommended.

When recording, keep your body stable.
An unstable shot will be magnified on the TV screen.
Move the camcorder as slowly as possible. Since most of the objects underwater move,
you can record a good shot without moving the camcorder too much.

Be sure to follow the safety rules for diving, such as diving period and depth.

Set the POWER switch to ON.

The camcorder turns on and a picture appears on the LCD monitor.

Press START/STOP button to start recording.

The REC lamp (red) lights up during recording.
To stop recording, press START/STOP button again.

START/STOP
button

REC lamp
(red)
LEAK lamp
(yellow)

ZOOM button

PHOTO button

AUTO FOCUS
ON/OFF button

POWER switch

Now you are ready for underwater recording.
When you dive with the camcorder, dive slowly, paying attention to the surrounding
environment. Be careful not to strike the marine pack against Rocks or Reef, etc.

Press ZOOM button.
Press T for telephoto (subject appears closer) and W for wide-angle (subject appears
further away). You cannot change the zooming speed of the camcorder.

You can record a still image on a tape or “Memory Stick” by pressing PHOTO button.
(Some models, however, can only record onto a tape, even if a “Memory Stick” can be
inserted.) Note that pressing PHOTO button lightly does not allow you to check the
recorded image. For more details, refer to the operating instructions supplied with your
camcorder.

Press AUTO FOCUS ON/OFF button to set it to OFF. You can still keep the subject in
focus even if fish swim between the camcorder and the subject. Press AUTO FOCUS
ON/OFF button again to set the camcorder to auto focus mode.

Note
Do not cover the control emitter or detector with your finger as the remote control
signal for operations is transmitted from the grip to the marine pack.

As objects appear 1/4 closer and
therefore larger, the wide-conversion
lens is recommended when you want to
take pictures of wide areas. Note
however, that objects will appear
smaller.

The supplied sunshade reduces glare
from the LCD monitor.

When using the supplied colour filter,
attach it on top of the wide-conversion
lens.
Water absorbs light, especially red
light, so that objects in deep water are
seen bluish. The colour of objects is
affected by the clarity of the water.
To record in natural colour, use the
supplied colour filter.

You can attach and remove the wide-conversion lens, sunshade, and colour filter
underwater.
If the image on the LCD screen is not clear because of air between these accessories and
the marine pack, reattach them underwater.

Attach the strap as the shown.
Attach the supplied straps to prevent
loss of these accessories when
removing them both on land and
underwater. Attach the straps to the
grip of the marine pack.

Supplied sunshade

Sunshade

Wide-conversion lens

colour filter

To attach the strap

colour filter

Wide-
conversion
lens

Attach the wide-conversion lens until it
fits firmly.

In deep water or under rocks where
direct sunlight does not reach,
recording with underwater video lights
is recommended.
You can attach these video lights to the
video light shoes on the upper part of
both grips.

Underwater video lights such as the
Sony HVL-ML20M (optional)

Attachable to the video light
shoes on both sides

The marine pack is designed to be
waterproof, however 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 camcorder is wet, take it to the nearest Sony dealer immediately.
We recommend you purchase property damage insurance for underwater materials in
case of emergency.

• After recording in the sea, submerge the marine pack in tap water or fresh water for

about 30-60 minutes before undoing the latches to completely remove any salt from
the marine pack unit, filter, and wide-conversion lens.

• When your camcorder is to be used near the sea for a long time, we recommend that

it be checked periodically by a Sony dealer.

LEAK lamp (yellow)