Ikelite MG-HD3 User Manual
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This supplemental set of instructions describes additional features specific
to your housing model. Prior to testing the system in the water, please read this
supplement along with the general instruction manual to become familiar with
its features and functions.
Ikelite Video Cases are slightly negative
in salt water for stability. This housing has
been water pressure tested at the factory
and has a working depth of 60m (200').
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• Power On/Off / Mode
• Start/Stop
• Power Zoom
• Photo/Snap Shot
• Function / Joy Stick
• Joy Stick
• Focus / Focus Assist
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O-rings last several years if properly
maintained. Control seals should not need
to be replaced as long as the control shafts
are kept clean and lightly lubricated.
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Base
Bottom Bar
Start/
Stop
Snap Shot
Focus/ FocusAssist
Power Zoom
Port
Mirror
Power/
Mode
Function/
Joy Stick
Joy Stick
Lid Snap
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• External UR/Pro Color Filter
• Internal Lens Shade
• Silicone Lubricant
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The installation and usage of the external UR/Pro
color filter is described in the general instruction manual.
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The internal lens shade helps block light reflection/
refraction caused by the interaction of the external color
filter and the port.
Carefully thread the lens shade on the front of the
camera lens. The lens threads are very fine; D
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very easily. If it is difficult to turn, you are cross threading.
Completely thread the lens shade into the camera to avoid any potential
clearance or sealing problems when the camera is installed and the housing is sealed.
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The camera's LCD monitor can be viewed from the rear of the housing, using the
external mirror featured on the side of the housing.
Open the LCD monitor on the camera, rotate 180°, and then press it back against
the side of the camera. The external mirror is hinged so that it can be opened to reflect
the image from the camera's LCD monitor for viewing from the rear of the housing.
During transportation, please remember to close the mirror by pressing it against
the side of the housing.
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Install a fully charged Sony battery on the camera:
JVC BN VF815, VF823
Other brand batteries may not fit inside the housing.
Make sure you have loaded an appropriate digital cassette tape in the camera.
External
Color Filter
Internal
Lens Shade