Sony TRV730 User Manual

Ow n e r ’s Ma n u a l  
For Sony TRV30, TRV730, TRV530, TRV330 and TRV120 Camcorders  
Welcome  
Table of Contents  
Congratulations on your purchase of a Stingray II video housing.  
Please inspect the packaging of your product to verify that there was no  
damage during shipping.  
Getting Started . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4  
Camera Preparation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5  
Mounting the Camera . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5  
Operation of the Stingray II . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6  
Optic Installation and Removal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8  
Monitor Back ID and Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8  
Pre-Dive Checklist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9  
First Time Use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9  
After Diving Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9  
Housing Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9  
O-ring Care and Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10  
Returning Products for Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11  
Contact Light and Motion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11  
If you are not familiar with your camcorders features, please take time to  
become familiar with the camcorder before you proceed in this manual. This  
manual assumes you have a working knowledge of your camcorder and will  
only cover operational procedures relative to the underwater housing.  
The term “Push” when referenced in this manual means to press and release  
in one motion. If a function requires a button to be continually held, the  
manual will read, “press and hold”.  
Periodically refer to the website for instruction revisions.  
http:/ / www.uwimaging.com  
Caution - Caution - Caution  
We hope you have a wonderful underwater experience with Light & Motion  
equipment. To increase your enjoyment and the life span of your new gear  
please take an extra minute to review common errors which will result in  
equipment damage or destruction.  
Check the operation of all your equipment several weeks prior to your trip.  
If maintenance or repair is necessary, then time is available for both shipping  
and repair scheduling.  
Never transport or ship the housing with the camcorder inside.  
This may damage your camcorder.  
Never leave your housing in the rinse bucket, it may be damaged by other  
equipment.  
When removing the camcorder from the housing after a dive, do so in a dry  
controlled environment away from other SCUBA related equipment. This  
prevents water from other equipment or water from another diver  
accidentally entering the housing.  
If a product is flooded, immediately rinse it with fresh water. Most non-  
electrical parts will be salvageable if not corroded by salt water  
Look for these symbols to help identify special information.  
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Hot Tip  
Important  
Caution  
Getting Started  
Camera Preparation  
1) Install the appropriate fully charged Sony camcorder battery.  
2) Install a Sony MiniDV tape or Digital8 tape into your camcorder.  
3) Install a Memory Stick in your camcorder  
Illustrated below are the locations of Stingrays features, ports, and  
functions. Take time to familiarize yourself with the housing.  
Mounting the Camera  
1. Remove the rear plate by simultaneously rotating both latches down and  
rearward of the housing body.  
2. Remove the Camera Tray.  
A. Push forward on the Camera Tray.  
B. Press the Camera tray Release Button down.  
Camera Tray is spring loaded and will slide out of housing.  
3. Position the Camera Tray underneath the camera, oriented with the multi-  
colored power cable to the rear of the camcorder.  
4. Secure the camcorder to the Camera Tray by tightening the Camera Tray  
Mounting Screw into the tripod mount of the camcorder.  
5. Remove the camcorders DC in cover, LANC cover and Video Jacks cover.  
6. Insert the larger front cable into the camcorders red MIC jack.  
7. Insert the rear black cable into the camcorders yellow AUDIO/ VIDEO jack.  
8. Insert the rear multi-colored cable into the camcorders HOT SHOE mount.  
Check the seat of the cable in the HOT SHOE mount and insure that it is all  
the way forward and completely seated.  
9. TRV30, 330 and 530 only: Extend the Viewfinder backward until it locks at its  
furthest extension.  
10. Align front of Camera Tray with base of housing and partially slide into  
housing.  
11. Before sliding all the way into the housing, insert cable (from housing) into  
the camcorders blue LANC jack.  
Video  
Router Dial  
(Fig. 6 TRV330, TRV530 and TRV730)  
12. Slide Camera Tray forward until Release Button engages.  
13. Rotate camcorder power switch to Memory.  
Left Control Set  
FOCUS Switch  
N - Slide switch forward and hold to put camcorder into manual focus and  
move focus point closer to camcorder.  
F - Slide switch backward and hold to put camcorder into manual focus and  
move focus point further from camcorder.  
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Although camcorder Power switch is set to Memory, when  
camcorder initially interfaces with Stingray, it will be in  
Camera mode.  
MOM. AF / AF LOCK Switch  
14. Replace rear plate.  
MOM. AF - Slide switch forward and hold to put camcorder into  
“momentary auto focus”. Camcorder remains in auto focus as long as the  
switch is held forward. Once released, the camcorder switches to manual  
focus. This is useful in stopping the camcorder from “seeking” when filming  
in a low contrast environment. To return the camcorder to auto focus, slide  
MOM. AF / AF LOCK switch backward to the AF LOCK position and  
release.  
A. Perform an o-ring inspection.  
B. Align guide pins into base of Camera Tray.  
C. Rotate both latches evenly until they lock. Ensure rear plate draws in  
straight and that o-rings seat evenly.  
Operation  
AF LOCK - Slide switch reward to return camcorder to auto focus from  
manual focus.  
The Stingray housing is designed to access basic camcorder features using  
electromagnetic switch control sets (left and right side of Stingray) and  
mechanical interfaces (front plate).  
Front Plate  
1) Microphone - Records sound to a depth of 80ft.  
Right Control Set Controls  
2) Flip filter - Rotate lever to engage or disengage color correction filter.  
3) ON Button - Camcorder will be on and in Camera mode when properly  
installed into the housing. Press the ON button once to turn the camcorder  
on after camcorder has been turned off by the MODE/ OFF switch, or if  
camcorder has automatically shut down.  
ZOOM Switch  
T - Slide forward and hold for telephoto (subjects appear closer).  
W - Slide rearward and hold for wide angle (increases viewing angle).  
MODE/ OFF - REC/ PHOTO  
MODE/OFF  
Slide switch backward and release to toggle between Camera and Memory  
modes.  
Slide switch backward and hold for three seconds to turn camcorder off.  
REC/PHOTO  
In Camera mode, slide switch forward and release to toggle between record  
and stand-by modes.  
In Memory mode, slide switch forward and release to capture an image to  
Memory Stick.  
Front Optic Installation / Removal  
Pre-Dive Checklist  
1) Install a Mini DV / Digital 8 tape and Memory Stick in the camcorder.  
2) Install a completely charged battery in the camcorder.  
3) Verify operation of all housing controls.  
4) Check that the front bayonet port is securely engaged and that the latch pin  
is in the locked position. Clean lens if necessary.  
To Remove Optic  
1. Slide LOCKING PIN away from optic.  
2. Rotate optic counter clockwise.  
3. Pull away from housing.  
5) Check that the rear plate o-rings are seated correctly and that the rear latches  
are in the closed and locked position.  
To Install Optic  
1. Perform an o-ring inspection.  
2. Align optic to housing details.  
3. Press optic into housing.  
First Time Use  
All Light and Motion housings are pressure tested prior to  
shipping. However, there could be unseen damage due to  
shipping. A test dive without the camcorder in the housing  
is recommended.  
4. Rotate clockwise until LOCKING PIN engages.  
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Monitor Back ID and Operation  
Monitor Back installs into the Stingray in the same manner as the Rear Plate.  
After the initial dive with just the housing, make the following checks.  
1. Dry off housing exterior.  
Monitor Back Identification  
2. Remove the Rear Plate and visually inspect for moisture.  
3. Reach inside the housing and trace a finger around all view ports and mating  
surfaces.  
4. If any water is detected, contact the housing reseller or the Light & Motion  
service department.  
B Button  
After Diving Care  
Video Out Bulkhead Port  
1. Immediately submerge the housing in fresh water. While in fresh water,  
work all the switches and press all the buttons, to work any remaining salt  
water out of the housing buttons.  
LED Moisture Alarm  
2. Remove housing from rinse tank and then simply towel dry.  
Monitor Back Operation  
B - Adjusts the brightness of the Monitor Back LCD, adjustment will not  
affect the recorded image.  
Housing Storage  
Store housing and Travel Case in a dry location the first 24 hours after a dive.  
Leave the Rear Plate off the housing to allow for air circulation. Similarly,  
leave Travel Case Lid about two inches open. Allow any residual water to  
evaporate from the Travel Case prior to storing the housing.  
VIDEO OUT BULKHEAD PORT - Allows the addition of a video out cable  
for surface viewing while Stingray is underwater.  
LCD MOISTURE ALARM - Audio and visual alarms will signal if moisture  
is detected inside the housing. Alarm performs a three second diagnostic  
check when initially receiving power.  
When camcorder transitions from Memory to Camera modes  
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there is a 2-3 seconds pause while the camcorder keys the tape.  
Monitor Back will black out during this time and LED alarm  
will sound when Monitor Back is re-powered.  
O-ring Care & Maintenance  
Returning Products for Care  
O-rings are the critical component that keeps water out of the housing.  
Routinely inspect o-rings and replace at least once a year. If your o-rings  
are damaged, contact the Light & Motion service department for an o-  
ring replacement kit.  
We highly recommend a factory annual service to  
maintain proper operation of your Stingray II Housing  
1) Before returning your Light & Motion product for care, please call or email  
our service department for a RMA number.  
2) Ship your product pre-paid freight with the return number printed on the  
outside of the box. It is recommended that you keep your shippers tracking  
number until the product is returned to you.  
Follow these steps for proper o-ring function.  
1) The sealing system used on the rear plate incorporates two o-rings. This is  
the most critical area of the housing for maintenance and should be inspected  
before every dive.  
2) Make sure the rear plate o-rings and the mating surface on the inside of the  
main housing are clean from grit, hair, lint and anything that could  
potentially breach the o-ring seal.  
3) After frequent diving or if o-rings appear dirty, remove o-rings and clean the  
grooves. To remove o-rings, use finger pressure or the rounded edge of a  
plastic card to lift the o-ring out of the groove.  
Warning: Do not ship your camera inside the housing.  
Shipping companies may drop your system from up to  
three feet which could damage your camera.  
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Contact Light and Motion  
Never use a metal object to remove an o-ring. It will cause  
damage to the o-ring and mating surface.  
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Sales Department:  
831-645-1525 • Fax 831-375-2517  
sales@lmindustries.com  
4) To check o-rings for damage, place the o-ring between the index finger and  
thumb. Then pull the o-ring through your fingers, feeling for any debris or  
wear.  
5) If o-rings are dirty, it is best to replace them. Washing dirty o-rings with soap  
and water is not recommended. Soap breaks down the lubricants and will  
compromise the integrity of the seal.  
Service Department  
831-645-1572 • Fax 831-375-2517  
support@lmindustries.com  
6) Properly greased o-rings will help maintain sealing integrity and minimize  
o-ring degradation. Use enough grease to lubricate the o-ring thoroughly, but  
not so much that it will attract additional debris.  
7) Clean the groove with a lint free swab or the folded edge of a paper towel.  
8) All of the front optic ports for the housing also utilize two o-ring seals. Also  
check these seals every time the optic is removed.  
Mail:  
Light & Motion  
300 Cannery Row  
Monterey, CA 93940  
World Wide Web:  
Stingray o-ring Replacement Kit part # 802-0134 includes:  
Two o-rings for the Rear Plate or Monitor Back and two o-rings for front  
optic.  
www.uwimaging.com  
European Service Center:  
Attn: Steve Mawle  
The New House Jubilee Lane  
Milton under Wynchwood  
Chipping Norton 0X7 6EP England  
441993832396 (ph.)  
Rear Plate o-rings  
Monitor Back o-rings.  
Optic o-rings  
441993832707 (fax)  
FisheyeUK@aol.com  

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