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MPK-DVF6

Check for water leakage.
Check that the equipment operates correctly and that there is no water leakage at a
depth of about one meter (3 feet) before you dive deeper.
Take care not to expose the equipment to salty air. Do not drop water on the equipment.
Do not open the marine pack underwater or on the beach. Preparations such as
installing and checking the equipment should be done in a place with low humidity and
no salty air.

s Be sure to fully charge the battery pack for the camcorder.

Be sure that the dry battery for the monitor is not old.
• We recommend you use battery packs with a large capacity and prepare a spare

battery and dry batterys.

s Be sure that a video tape and “Memory Stick” have enough left.
s Check that there are no scratches or cracks on the O-ring.
s Make sure there is no dust, sand, or hair between the front shell and the rear shell.
s Be sure that the lithium battery has enough power.

• If the remaining battery capacity

is enough, when you press the
ZOOM, PHOTO, or START/
STOP button, the Flash lamp
lights up. Check this indicator as
a criterion. If the flash lamp does
not light, exchange for a new
one. We suggest that you
prepare spare ones.

The best recording time is from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. When the sun is at its highest,
optimum results can be obtained.
To record is in dark places as the sun does not reach or at night, use a powerful
underwater video light.

Battery
check
indicator

Right
grip

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.

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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 the nearest Sony dealer.

LEAK lamp (yellow)

Before opening the marine pack, rinse it with fresh water and dry with a soft cloth.
When you open the marine pack, make sure you are dry. And take care that no water
drips from your wet suit.

Remove the grip.

Unfasten 3 latches and open the marine pack.

Disconnect the monitor cord from the
A/V conversion cable.

Take the camcorder out of the front shell.

Hold the camera mounting shoe by the knobs and
extract the camcorder.
When you open the marine pack, do not pull the
monitor plug cord by force.

Disconnect the remote plug, the
microphone plug and the A/V
conversion cable.

Remove the mounting shoe from the camcorder.

Remove the batteries from the LCD monitor battery compartment.

Remove the grip.

Unfasten 3 latches and open the marine pack.

Disconnect the monitor cord from the
camera mounting shoe G.

Take the camcorder out of the front shell.

Hold the camera mounting shoe by the
knobs and extract the camcorder.
When you open the marine pack, do not
pull the monitor plug cord by force.

Disconnect the remote plug and the
microphone plug.

Disconnect the A/V connecting cable of
camera mounting shoe G from the
AUDIO/VIDEO jack.

Remove the battery adaptor from the camcorder before removing the
mounting shoe.

Also remove the battery attached to the rear of mounting shoe G.

Remove the batteries from the LCD monitor battery compartment.

Remove the grip.

Unfasten 3 latches and open the
marine pack.

Disconnect the monitor cord from
the camera mounting shoe B.

Take the camcorder out of the
front shell.

Hold the camera mounting shoe by
the knobs and extract the
camcorder.
When you open the marine pack,
do not pull the monitor plug cord
by force.

Disconnect the remote plug and
the microphone plug.

Disconnect the A/V connecting
cable of camera mounting shoe B
from the AUDIO/VIDEO jack.

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Remove the camera mounting shoe with the screw driver.

Undo the screw of the screw plate and remove the camera mounting shoe from the
camcorder.

Remove the batteries from the LCD monitor battery compartment.

Insert the A/V connecting cable plug to
the plug holder of the camera mounting
shoe B.

B

• An O-ring is part of the water-proof packing that is used on underwater cameras,

watches, and other diving equipments.

• The O-ring acts to preserve the waterproof qualities of the marine pack and other

equipments.

The surface of the O-ring contacts the rubber to prevent water from entering the gap.

When water pressure acts on the O-ring, the contact surface area of the
O-ring expands to increase the force acting on the groove on the marine pack.

O-ring

water

water
pressure

O-ring

Avoid setting the O-ring in dusty or sandy locations.

Remove the O-ring.
Do not use pointed or metal objects to remove the O-ring. These objects might
scratch or damage the marine pack groove or O-ring.

Inspect the O-ring.
•Fully check the following, and wipe off with a soft cloth or tissue paper.

– Check for any dirt, grains of sand, hair, dust, salt, thread scraps, etc.
– Check for any old grease.

•Lightly run your fingertip around the O-ring to check for any unapparent

dirt.

•After wiping the O-ring, take care to prevent any cloth or tissue paper fibres

from remaining on the O-ring.

•Check the O-ring for cracking, skew, distortion, fine splitting, scratches,

sand-biting, etc. Replace cracked or scratched O-rings.

Inspect the O-ring groove.

Grains of sand or hardened salt sometimes get into the groove. Carefully remove
them by blowing with an air spray or by wiping them with a cotton wool bud.
Prevent fibre scraps from the cotton wool bud from entering inside.

Also, inspect the contacting surface on the other side of the O-ring in the same
way.

v Dirt

v Sand

v Hair

v Dust

v Salt

v Thread scraps

v Cracking

v Skew

v Distortion

v Fine

Splitting

v Scratches

v Sand-biting

Apply a coating of grease to the O-ring.

•Apply a small drop of grease onto the O-ring and evenly coat the entire surface of

the O-ring with the end of your finger.

•Do not use paper or cloth as fibre may stick to the O-ring.
•Make sure that a thin coating of grease is applied to the surface of the O-ring at all

times. Grease protects the O-ring, and prevents wear.

•After you have applied a small drop of grease onto the O-ring, set the O-ring

immediately. Do not leave the greased O-ring on a desk or other surfaces.

Place the O-ring in the groove on the marine pack.

Place the O-ring evenly in its groove paying attention to the following points:
– Is there any dirt on the O-ring?
– Is the O-ring twisted?
– Do not pull the O-ring.
– Is the O-ring protruding?

After you have fitted in the O-ring, check it again for the following:
– Is the O-ring twisted?
– Is there any dirt on the O-ring?
– Is the O-ring protruding?
– Are there any cracking or distortion on the O-ring?

After you have replaced the O-ring, close the marine pack before you insert the
equipment you are using. Immerse the marine pack for about three minutes in water to
a depth of about 15 cm, and check for water leaks.

PCAUTION
When you have taken photos on a sandy sea bottom or have placed the camera on the
sand, remove the O-ring and check for water leaks.

Bad example

Good example

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• After you have used the marine pack, be sure to perform the following:

– Wash the marine pack with fresh water with the buckle closed to remove salt or

sand.

– Insert the marine pack in fresh water for about 30 minutes with the buckle closed.

If salt is left on the marine pack, metal parts and the O-ring might be damaged, and
cause water leaks.

– When sun oil is stuck to the marine pack, wash off with lukewarm water.

If sun oil is left on the marine pack, the surface of the marine pack might become
discoloured or become damaged.

– Wipe the inside of the marine pack with a soft, dry cloth. Do not wash with water.

• Remove the O-ring each time that you have finished using it, and check it.

If the marine pack is dried with sea water still in the O-ring groove, salt crystals form,
and might impair the O-ring’s functions.

• Do not use thinner, benzene, alcohol or other solvents as they will damage the

surface finish.

• Prevent dust from sticking to O-rings.
• Apply a thin coating of grease to the O-ring, set it in the groove, and store in a well-

ventilated location. Do not close the buckle.

• Avoid storing O-rings in hot, cold or humid locations, and placing in naphthalene or

camphor. These locations and solutions will damage the materials.

• To maintain the O-ring’s functions, avoid storing them in hot locations or in the

direct sunlight.

• Do not place the spare O-ring under heavy objects. Doing so might deform the

O-ring.

Replace the O-ring with a new one after one year of use.
Even if the O-ring is not cracked or scratched, deformation or wear reduces the
waterproof qualities of the O-ring. Replace the O-ring with a new one if cracking, skew,
distortion, fine splitting, scratches, sand-biting, etc. is found.

You can obtain O-rings and grease at your nearest Sony dealer.
O-ring (model No. 3-977-362-01)
Grease (model No. 3-071-370-01)

The metal parts will rust and the movement of the operation switches will be impaired
if you leave salt water on the marine pack. If sea water enters through scratches in the
coating, the salt can corrode the metal parts of the marine pack unit and cause the
coating to peel off. After recording in the sea, submerge the marine pack in tap water or
fresh water for about 30 minutes before undoing the buckles to completely remove any
salt from the marine pack unit, filter, and wide-conversion lens.
After washing, wipe any water from the inside of the marine pack and the loaded video
camcorder with a soft dry cloth.
*  Always follow the above precautions when you use the marine pack.
When you open the marine pack or exchange the battery pack of the grip, take care that
no water drips from your wet suit or hair.
Do not leave the marine pack under direct sunlight for a long period of time, otherwise
the temperature in the marine pack may rise and the equipment inside may be
damaged. If you cannot avoid leaving the marine pack under direct sunlight, be sure to
cover the marine pack with a towel or other protection.

Coat the O-ring slightly with the supplied grease, and put it in the groove correctly.
Join the front and rear shells then put it in a cool and dry place without fastening the
buckles.
Avoid storing the marine pack in a very hot, cold, or humid place, or together with
naphthalene or camphor, as these conditions might damage the unit.

When transporting the marine pack, be sure to remove your camcorder from it.
Otherwise this might damage the unit.

Note
When you use the supplied carrying
bag, attach the supplied carrying belt
and adjust the length of the belt.
Avoid rough handling or a shock. We
recommend covering the marine pack
with a towel or other protection.

B

Remote
control
transmitter

LCD monitor
battery
compartment

Monitor plug

PHOTO button

A/V connecting cable

Spacer C

Battery
check
indicator

Camera mounting shoe D

Screw plate

LCD
monitor

Guide rail

Microphone plug

Cushions for camera
mounting shoe D

Camera
mounting shoe E

Lithium battery
compartment

Grip

AUTO FOCUS
ON/OFF button

Remote plug (blue)

REC lamp (red)
LEAK lamp (yellow)

Video light shoe

Front glass

Underwater
microphone
(monaural)

POWER switch

O-ring

ZOOM buttons

START/STOP
button

A/V conversion cable

A/V connecting cable

Camera mounting
shoe F

Battery adaptor

Belt

Camera
mounting shoe G

Camera mounting shoe B

Remote control
detector