Nauticam NA-NEX5R Instruction Manual

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Summary of NA-NEX5R

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    1 thank you for your purchase of a nauticam camera housing. At nauticam, we pride ourselves on the ability to recognise the requirements of professional as well as amateur underwater photographers and fulfill them through the innovative designs of our products. We strive to achieve a high level of u...

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    2 1. All nauticam products are warranted against any material and manufacturing defects for one year from the date of purchase for consumer use. 2. Nauticam accepts no liability for any damage to and defects in the housing caused by improper use and/or poor maintenance; it is the responsibility of t...

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    3 1. Na-nex5r housing 2. Instruction manual 3. Spare silicone rubber housing o-ring 4. O-ring remover 5. Cr2032 battery (for moisture alarm) 6. Lubricant 7. Set of allen keys spare silicone rubber o-ring lubricant set of allen keys cr2032 battery o-ring remover.

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    4 1. A water-tight test without the camera inside the housing is highly recommended when using the system for the first time and after the changing of port and o-ring(s). 2. Do not use lubricants from other brands with the silicone rubber o- ring on this housing, only use the lubricant provided by n...

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    5 specifications 6 identification of parts 7 preparation of the housing 10 opening and locking the housing 12 installing the camera 13 mounting the port 15 care and maintenance 17 optional accessories 18.

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    6 construction housing body: aluminium alloy surface treatment: hard anodised display window: abrasion resistant polycarbonate dimensions width: 168mm height: 126mm depth: 97mm weight approx. 0.79kg (without camera) buoyancy slightly negative depth rating 100 metres features moisture alarm: blinking...

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    7 1 optical fibre mount 8 playback button 2 on/off lever 9 movie button 3 shutter release lever 10 m10 strobe mounting base 4 lens release button 11 fn button 5 zoom/focus knob 12 control dial 6 port alignment index 13 housing lock safety button 7 accessory coldshoe 14 housing lock 1 2 3 4 6 5 11 13...

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    8 15 flash up/off lever 20 soft key c button 16 moisture alarm window 21 right selection/iso button 17 soft key a button 22 down selection/exposure comp./image index button 18 up selection/display button 23 control wheel 19 left selection/drive mode button 24 soft key b button 15 16 17 20 21 22 18 1...

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    9 25 port release safety button 27 1/4”–20unc tripod socket x 4* 26 port lock/release latch * the maximum length of screws that can be used with the tripod sockets is 4mm 25 26 27.

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    10 1. After verifying that the housing o-ring is in good condition, lightly coat it with the lubricant provided. 2. Make sure the o-ring groove located in the rear part of the housing is free from any foreign material; the groove can be cleaned with the aid of a microfiber cloth. 3. Place the o-ring...

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    11 setting up the moisture alarm 1. Install the cr2032 battery provided into the battery compartment on the circuit board inside the rear part of the housing. 2. Test the alarm by contacting the two wires near the bottom of the housing with a damped cotton bud; the alarm should start giving out a re...

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    12 to open the housing: to lock the housing: 2. Turn the housing lock anti- clockwise for 270 ° , until the lock reaches the “open” position as shown. 3. Close the housing while the housing lock is in the “open” position. 4. Turn the housing lock clockwise for 270 ° , until the lock reaches the “loc...

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    13 1. Disengage the red camera saddle lock by pressing it inwards. Remove the camera saddle from the housing by sliding it outwards 2. Tilt the lcd monitor of the camera upwards, then attach the saddle to the camera by tightening the screw to the tripod socket of the camera. 4. Install the camera by...

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    14 5. Before closing the housing, please make sure that the lcd monitor is tilted in the correct position as shown above. Correct incorrect.

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    15 please refer to the nauticam system port chart for a range of compatible ports. 1. Remove the o-ring from the port, inspect for any damage and lightly coat it with the provided lubricant before placing it back into its groove. 2. Verify that the port opening of the housing is clean and free from ...

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    16 6. Align the port mounting indices of the port and the housing. 7. Gently push the port into the port opening of the housing, until it cannot go in any further. 8. To lock the port in place, turn the port lock/release latch anti- clockwise for 60 ° to the “lock” position. 9. To remove the port fr...

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    17 1. Soak the housing system in fresh water after each salt water use, during which all control buttons/knobs should be operated a few times to avoid the accumulation of salt residue; wipe the housing with a towel before opening. 2. After each day of diving, it is advisable to have the main o-ring ...

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