Page 2 - INTRODUCTION & FEATURES; PHENOM FXZ1
1 INTRODUCTION & FEATURES PHENOM FXZ1 Marine housing for the Sony HDR-FX1 & HVR-Z1 Amphibico launches its all new, full-featured PHENOM FXZ1 HDV marine housing. Following in the same highlyinnovative footsteps as the Amphibico VH1000 and subsequent world-renowned underwater video housings, t...
Page 3 - TABLE OF CONTENTS
2 TABLE OF CONTENTS Unpacking Your Housing....................................................................................3 Housing Features and Controls......................................................................4-5 Preparing the Camera & Housing......................................
Page 4 - UNPACKING YOUR HOUSING
Before unpacking your housing kit, inspect the shipping box as well as all contents for damage during shipping.If damage has occurred, please contact the shipping company immediately. Every Amphibico Housing is pressure tested prior to shipping. However, damage may have occurred during shipping.It i...
Page 5 - HOUSING FEATURES &CONTROLS
1 12 2 3 4 5 4 6 7 8 9 10 11 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 Accessory Mounting Holes Accessory Mounting Top Rail Accessory Mounting Side Rail Safety Latch Right Electronic Grip Zoom Wheel Color Correction Flip Filter Lever Carry Handle Mounting Rail LCD Display Window Spare Flip Filter Lever Dual Hydrop...
Page 6 - Iris Gain Shutter
13 21 14 15 17 18 19 20 16 Iris Gain Shutter 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 Accessory Mounting Side Rail Iris Adjustment Knob Camcorder ND Filter Knob Left Electronic Grip Focus Wheel Accessory Mounting Top Rail Control Panel Viewfinder Menu Navigation Wheel 5 HOUSING FEATURES &CONTROLS
Page 7 - PREPARING CAMCORDER & HOUSING; OPENING THE HOUSING
6 PREPARING CAMCORDER & HOUSING 2 1 3 5 6 1 4 2 OPENING THE HOUSING Sit the housing on a flat surface. Press and rotate both safetylatches counterclockwise simultaneously until the rear dooropens. REMOVING THE SADDLE1. Rotate the saddle locking handle towards the right until it reaches the end. ...
Page 9 - PLACING THE CAMCORDER INTO THE HOUSING
8 PREPARING CAMCORDER & HOUSING PLACING THE CAMCORDER INTO THE HOUSING By now the camcorder is set, installed to the saddle andready to be placed inside the housing. 1. Line up the camcorder and saddle with the docking tray found inside the housing. 2. Begin to insert the camcorder by placing th...
Page 10 - ADJUSTING THE IRIS AND MENU KNOBS
9 PREPARING CAMCORDER & HOUSING ADJUSTING THE IRIS AND MENU KNOBS Both the IRIS and MENU knobs are factory adjusted.However these knobs may need to be adjusted becausecamcorders do tend to vary in size, Therefore, it isrecommended to try out these two knobs after the initialcamcorder insertion (...
Page 11 - INSTALLING ACCESSORIES
10 PREPARING CAMCORDER & HOUSING INSTALLING ACCESSORIES The PHENOM as been equipped with mounting holes andrailing systems to accommodate for a variety of accessories.Locations for a few of these accessories have beendesignated for your convenience. However, these locationscan be used for other ...
Page 12 - HOUSING & CAMCORDER OPERATION
11 HOUSING & CAMCORDER OPERATION The PHENOM offers a large range of functions bothelectronic and mechanical. This chapter will explain toyou in detail all of these functions . POWER ON The camcorder should be powered ON by default afterinserting it into the housing. In the event that it's not, t...
Page 13 - The zoom wheel enables you to vary the zoom speed.; Zoom Wheel
12 HOUSING & CAMCORDER OPERATION ZOOMING On the PHENOM, zooming is achieved either with the zoomwheel or the right grip's ZOOM-W and ZOOM-T buttons. Zoom Wheel The zoom wheel enables you to vary the zoom speed. ZOOM-W and ZOOM-T Located on the right grip, the ZOOM-W and ZOOM-Tbuttons enables you...
Page 15 - Control panel switch
MODE (Display Mode) Control panel switch MENU (Display Toggle) Control panel switch 14 HOUSING & CAMCORDER OPERATION EFFECTS The HDR-FX1 & HVR-Z1 camcorders do not support thisfeature at the present moment. REVIEW The REVIEW button located on the left grip allows you toreview the last few se...
Page 16 - Menu navigation wheel
MENU Control panel switch 15 HOUSING & CAMCORDER OPERATION MENU Press on the MENU button located on the control panel toaccess the camcorder's menu. Once activated, you cannavigate through the menu by rotating the menu navigationwheel located at the rear of the housing. Depressing thiswheel will...
Page 17 - MAINTENANCE; Inspect the groove for damage.
16 MAINTENANCE WARNING: DO NOT leave the housing exposed to direct sunshine, as extreme heat condition can be detrimentalto certain of its components. 1. Keep housing and o-rings away from direct sunlight. Always store unit when possible away from direct sunlight as this can dry out and crack o-ring...
Page 18 - SPECIFICATIONS; PHENOM
17 SPECIFICATIONS PHENOM Marine housing for the Sony HDR-FX1 & HVR-Z1 - Marine grade aluminum Construction - Fully anodized with a hard coat of polyurethane paint and a clear coat - All hardware is marine grade brass and stainless steel - Optics: Marine bayonet mounted lens system, 0.68X rectili...
Page 19 - OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES; The PHENOM offers an array of accessories and they are as follows:; - Large carry case with casters and handle
18 OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES The PHENOM offers an array of accessories and they are as follows: - Large carry case with casters and handle - Optics -- +2 Diopter - Lights - 35/50 Watt “HID” Technology Arc Light with aluminum Extension Arm- 10 Watt Arc Light "HID Technology" with mounting arm - 3....
Page 20 - GENERAL SHOOTING TIPS
19 GENERAL SHOOTING TIPS 1. Best results will be obtained with natural light if the sun is directly overhead during calm water periods. 2. Placing the sun behind your shoulder during shooting will produce the best colors. 3. Wide angle is the preferred focus setting for best results with subject, as...
Page 21 - WARRANTY; CONDITIONS
20 WARRANTY All Amphibico products are guaranteed against defects in material or workmanship for one full year from the date ofpurchase for consumer use. These same products when used commercially will carry a 90-day warranty. No statutorywarranty applies. Cameras housed in Amphibico housings are no...
