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Safety Instructions >> SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Read and understand all Warnings and Cautions before using this product. Warnings Continued use under the following conditions may cause fire or electric shock. Contact your local authorized SeaLife dealer for repair service if the product is damaged. If foreign objects or water have entered the camera, turn the power off and remove the battery. If the camera has fallen or its case has been damaged, turn the power off and remove the battery.
Do not fire the flash close to anyone’s eyes. This might cause damage to the person’s eyesight. Do not subject the LCD monitor to impact. This might damage the glass on the screen or cause the internal fluid to leak. If the internal fluid enters your eyes or comes into contact with your body or clothes, rinse with fresh water. If the internal fluid has entered your eyes, consult a physician to receive treatment. Cations >> Cautions A camera is a precision instrument.
Battery Usage >> Notes on Battery Usage When you use the battery, carefully read and strictly observe the Safety Instructions and the notes described below: Use only the specified battery (3.7V) provided with the camera. Extremely cold environments can shorten the battery life and reduce camera performance. When you are using a new rechargeable battery or a rechargeable battery that has not been used for an extended period of time, it may affect the number of images that can be captured.
Read and understand the instructions contained in this manual before using underwater. The inner camera is not waterproof or shock protected. Seal the camera inside the waterproof housing in areas of water, rain, snow, high humidity, sand, dirt or combustible gas*. * Follow these important O-ring care instructions or the waterproof housing may leak. * * * * * * * * Warning - the camera inside the waterproof housing IS NOT certified to be intrinsically safe.
Notes on Waterproof Function >> * * * 8 Soak and rinse waterproof housing in fresh water for about 2 minutes after underwater use or if the housing becomes dirty. Press each button several times to clean out any saltwater, sand or dirt that may be trapped under the buttons. Use clean, soft cloth to dry housing. Store camera and housing only after careful cleaning and when totally dry. Do not let any moisture or dirt get inside housing when opening.
11 INTRODUCTION 11 12 13 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR CAMERA 13 13 14 18 Capturing Images (Taking Pictures) Setting the Focus About Easy Set-up Mode Setting the Scene Mode About External Flash Modes About Dive and Snorkel Modes Recording a Subject onto an Existing Background Image Combining Shots of Two People into a Single Image Taking and Combining Panoramic Pictures About Spy Mode HD VIDEO MODE 37 38 39 Preparation Charging the Battery Speed Scrolling and Menu Navigation Initial Settings Choosing the Lan
Contents >> 44 45 45 50 51 53 55 58 Capture Menu Setting Manual White Balance (WB) Video Menu Playback Menu Setup Menu TRANSFERRING FILES TO YOUR COMPUTER 58 Downloading Your Files 59 EDITING SOFTWARE 60 SPECIFICATIONS (Inner camera only) 61 APPENDIX 61 61 62 Possible number of shots (still image) Possible recording time / sec (video clip) Underwater Housing Instructions 63 65 66 10 Erasing Images and Video Clips in Playback Mode MENU OPTIONS MUST DO for underwater housing: Maintaining a
Overview Thank you for purchasing the SeaLife DC1400 digital underwater camera. This is not your ordinary land camera in a waterproof housing. The SeaLife camera includes special onboard software and exposure programs that have been developed through extensive underwater testing and research to ensure bright, colorful underwater pictures and video. It is equipped with the latest digital technology which means the camera is automatic and easy to use.
Package Contents >> Package Contents Carefully unpack your camera and ensure that you have the following items: Common Product Components (with item #): Digital Camera (SL72001) Underwater Housing (SL114) with lanyard (SL72070) Instruction manual (SL72025) and Quick Guide (SL72024) USB cable (SL18130) AV cable (SL18131) Camera strap (item # not available) Camera pouch (SL70090) AC power adapter (SL72032) International plug adapters (SL19003) Rechargeable lithium-ion battery (SL7
Front View 1. Zoom lever (Menu scrolling lever) 2. Flash 3. ON/OFF Power button 4. Status LED 5. Self-timer LED 6. Microphone 7. Lens Rear View A. LCD monitor B. USB and AV OUT terminal C. Strap Holder D. Battery / Memory card cover E. Tripod socket F. Item Speaker Function Capture Mode Video Mode Playback Mode 1. Shutter button (Set button when in menu) Record button (Set button when in menu) Still Image: Zoom in on picture Video Clip Start/stop video clip 2.
Getting To Know Your Camera >> 14 LCD Monitor Display Capture mode 1. Zoom status 2. Available number of shots 3. Image Stab. 4. Storage media [ ] Internal memory (no card) [ ] SD/SDHC memory card 5. Battery condition [ ] Full battery power [ ] Medium battery power [ ] Low battery power [ ] No battery power 6. Focus setting [ ] Auto [ ] AF Tracking [ ] Face Detect [ ] Macro [ ] Super Macro [ ] Infinity 7.
20. Slow shutter warning 21.
Getting To Know Your Camera >> 16 Video mode 1. Zoom status 2. Storage media 3. Battery condition 4. Focus setting 5. Flash off 6. Self-timer icon 7. Video resolution Playback mode Still image playback 1. Voice memo 2. DPOF icon 3. Protect icon 4. Folder / File number 5. Storage media 6. Battery condition 7. Image size resolution 8. Set key: Play hint icon 9. Date and time 10.Histogram 11. Aperture value / Shutter speed 12.Exposure value 13.Image quality 14. ISO 15.Mode icon 8.
7. Video status bar 8. Video condition icon 9. Elapsed time 10. Set key: Play / Pause hint icon 11. Down key: Stop hint icon 12. Mode icon Getting To Know Your Camera >> Playback mode - Video playback 1. Protect icon 2. Folder / File number 3. Storage media 4. Battery condition 5. Volume mode 6.
Getting Started >> GETTING STARTED Preparation 1. Attach the camera strap. [Important: Camera strap must be removed when using camera inside the waterproof housing] 2. 3. Open the battery/memory card cover. Insert the supplied battery with correct orientation as shown. 4. Insert an SD/SDHC memory card (Sold separately). The camera has 32MB internal memory (23MB available for image storage), but you can load an SD/SDHC memory card to expand the camera’s memory capacity.
NOTE To prevent valuable data from being accidentally erased from an SD/SDHC memory card, you can slide the write protect tab (on the side of the SD/SDHC memory card) to “LOCK”. To save, edit, or erase data on an SD/SDHC memory card, you must unlock the card. To prevent damaging of an SD/SDHC memory card, be sure to turn off the power when inserting or removing the SD/SDHC memory card. If inserting or removing the SD/SDHC memory card with the power on, the camera will automatically turn off.
Getting Started >> Speed Scrolling and Menu Navigation There are two ways to navigate the menus: I. Speed scrolling When the Menu is open, use the Zoom lever to scroll through the menus and the shutter button to set the camera. This is how you adjust the camera settings when the camera is inside the underwater housing. 1. Press the Menu button. 2. Turn the zoom lever right [ ] to scroll down or right through the menu. 3. Turn the zoom lever left [ ] to scroll up or left through the menu. 4.
Getting Started >> Initial Settings Setting the Date and Time Follow these steps to set the correct date and time. 1. Press the MENU button. 2. Select [Setup] with the p / q buttons and press the SET button. 3. Select [Date/Time] with the p / q buttons, and press the SET button. 4. Select the date format with the p / q buttons, and press the SET button. MENU ; 5. Select the item’s field with the t / u buttons and adjust the value for the date and time with the p / q buttons.
Getting Started >> Choosing the Language Specify in which language menus and messages are to be displayed on the LCD monitor. 1. Press the MENU button. 2. Select [Setup] menu with the p / q buttons and press the SET button. 3. Select [Language] with the p / q buttons and press the SET button. 4. Select the displayed language with the p / q / t / u buttons and press the MENU ; SET ; SET button. The setting will be stored. 5.
Capturing Images (Taking Pictures) Your camera is equipped with a 3” full color LCD monitor to help you compose images, playback recorded images/video clips or adjust menu settings. 1. Press the ON/OFF button to turn the power on. 2. Press the MODE button and set the camera to Capture mode (not Video mode). 3. Compose your image in the LCD monitor. Turn the zoom lever right to zoom in on the subject, and enlarge the subject on the LCD monitor.
About External Flash Modes >> Setting the Focus The camera uses an auto focus lens system. You can select among the six focus settings described below. Press the [ ] button and the t / u buttons to select the desired focus mode. The table below will help you choose the appropriate focus mode: Focus mode Description [ AUTO ] Auto Focus Select this setting and the camera will automatically focus from approximately 6in (15cm) to infinity. In Tele zoom the range is 2ft (60cm) to infinity.
The Easy Set-up mode is a fast and easy way to set the camera for underwater or land photography. Select Easy Set-up option located in the capture menu. Then, select the best choice from a series of options depending on the shooting condition and the accessories you are using. 1. Press the Menu button and select Easy Set-up: 2. 3. Select the camera configuration you are using. About Easy Set-up Mode >> About Easy Set-up Mode Select Underwater or Land. 4. Select Snorkeling or Diving. 5.
Setting the Scene Mode >> 26 Setting the Scene Mode “Scene modes” are pre-programmed camera settings to automatically give you the best picture possible under specific shooting conditions. You can use the Easy Set-up mode described on the previous page, or select among the following 33 scene modes. 1. Press the MENU button and select Scene Mode using the down button (or zoom lever) and push the SET (or shutter button). 2.
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candlelight scene, without spoiling the ambience. Fireworks Setting the Scene Mode >> Scene mode Text Program AE Auto Sunset Select this mode when you want to capture fireworks clearly with optimal exposure. The shutter speed Description becomes slower, so using a tripod is recommended. Select thismode modewhen when you want to capture an manually image Select this you want to set parameters that andspeed whiteand subjects like printed othercontains than theblack shutter the aperture value. documents.
If you are using the SeaLife Digital Pro Flash (SL961) and/or Photo-Video Light accessories (sold separately), set the camera to one of the following Scene modes: [ ] – Ext Flash Auto or Ext Flash Manual modes. When using one or two Digital Pro Flashes, but NOT the Photo-Video Light, set the Scene mode to Ext Flash Auto. The camera automatically adjusts the image exposure and white balance resulting in sharp, colorful underwater pictures.
About External Flash Modes >> 30 Exposure adjustment when the camera is in Ext Flash Mode: Icon Scene mode Description Ext Flash Auto AND Ext Flash + Light modes Automatic exposure control with external flash. In order to achieve proper image exposure, press the [ ] flash button to switch between one of the following three exposure settings: [Blank] - This is the default setting ideal for most underwater pictures.
The Dive and Snorkel Scene Modes are used to capture underwater pictures and video when NOT using the optional external flash accessory. Dive mode is ideal for scuba diving below 25ft/8m depth. Snorkel mode is ideal for underwater pictures above 25ft/8m depth. The camera will make color corrections to compensate for the loss of red colors typical in underwater photography. To set Dive mode: 1. Press the MENU button. 2.
About Dive and Snorkel Modes >> Underwater white Balance settings 1. BluWtr<25ft (Blue Water less than 25ft depth). This mode is ideal for snorkeling or shallow diving in “blue” water. 2. BluWtr>25ft (Blue Water greater than 25ft depth). This mode is ideal for deeper diving in “blue” water. 3. GrnWtr<25ft (Green Water less than 25ft depth). This mode is ideal for snorkeling or shallow diving in “greener” water with higher algae content. 4. GrnWtr>25ft (Green Water greater than 25ft depth).
Pre-Shot helps you get the background you want when asking someone else to take a picture for you. Basically, Pre-Shot is a two-step process. 1. Push the Mode button to select [Capture mode] (not video mode). a. Press the MENU button. b. Select [Function] with the u button. c. Select [Capture Mode] with the p / q button, and press the SET button. d. Select [Pre-Shot] with the p / q button, and press the SET button. e. Press the MENU button to exit from the menu screen. 2.
Combining Shots of Two People into a Single Image >> 34 Combining Shots of Two People into a Single Image (Couple Shot Capture mode) This mode lets you record images of two people and combine them into a single image. This makes it possible for you to include yourself in group images, even when there is no one else around to record the image for you. 1. Press the Mode button to select [Capture Mode] (not video mode). a. Press the MENU button. b. Select [Function] with the u button. c.
Pictures are manually shot, and the camera automatically combines pictures in the camera. 1. Press the Mode button, and set the camera mode to [Picture mode], and press the SET button. 2. Select [Panorama PanCapture] with the t / u/ p / q buttons and press the SET button. 3. Select the photographic direction with the t / u buttons. 4. Shoot the first image. The next image appears beside the previous image. 5.
About Spy Mode >> About Spy Mode This mode is used to capture continuous images at a preselected time interval. This mode is useful for taking a sequence of images, like a sunrise or sunset, and later selecting the best image. It is also useful for taking a series of pictures without being discovered by the subject, like Garden Eels or a bird’s nest with an egg hatching. A compact tripod accessory is helpful to keep the camera aimed at the subject. Spy mode is not available when recording video. 1. 2. 3.
Recording HD Video Clips This mode allows you to record continuous video with sound in 1280x720 (720p HD), 640x480 (VGA) or 320x240 (QVGA) pixel formats. 1. 2. 3. Press the Mode button [or UW housing Video button] to select Video mode [ ]. Compose the image. Press the shutter button. The recording of the video clip will start. Pressing the shutter button one more time will end the recording of the video clip. The recording time depends on the storage size and the subject of the image to be recorded.
Video Mode >> Playing Back Video Clips You can play back recorded video clips on the camera. 1. Press the [ ] button. The last image appears on the screen. 2. Select the desired video clip with the t / u buttons (or Zoom lever). 3. Press the SET (or Shutter) button to start playing video clip. A press of the u / t buttons (or Zoom lever) during playback allows fast forward play / fast reverse play. To stop video playback, press the q (or Flash) button.
Playing Back Still Images You can play back the still images on the LCD monitor. 1. Press the [ ] button. The last image appears on the screen. 2. The images can be displayed in forward or reverse sequence with the t / u buttons (or Zoom lever). To view the previous image, press the t button (or turn Zoom lever left). To view the next image, press the u button (or turn Zoom lever right). Playback Mode >> PLAYBACK MODE 3. Push the shutter button to enlarge the center of the image.
Playback Mode >> Removing Red-eye You can use this function to remove the red-eye effect after an image is taken. 1. Press the [ ] button. 2. Select the image that you want to edit with the t / u buttons (or Zoom lever). 3. Press the MENU button. 4. Select [Fix Red Eyes] with the p / q buttons (or Zoom lever), and press the SET (or Shutter) button. 5. Select [Yes] with the t / u buttons (or Zoom lever), and press the SET (or Shutter) button. 6. View the changes on the corrected image. 7.
A maximum of 30 seconds of audio can be recorded as a memo for captured still images. The voice memo can be recorded only once. 1. Press the [ ] button. The last image appears on the screen. 2. Select the image to which you want to attach the voice memo with the t / u buttons (or Zoom lever). 3. Press the MENU button. 4. Select [Voice Memo] with the p / q buttons (or Zoom lever), and press the Set (or Shutter) button. 5. Press the Set (or Shutter) button.
Playback Mode >> Protecting Images F o Set the data to read-only to prevent images from being erased by mistake. 1. Press the [ ] button. 2. Select the image that you want to protect with the t / u buttons (or Zoom lever). 3. Press the MENU button. 4. Select [Protect] with the p / q buttons (or Zoom lever), and press the SET (or Shutter) button. 5. Select [Single] or [All] with the t / u buttons (or Zoom lever), and press the SET (or Shutter) button. 6.
To cancel protection for only one image, display the image on which you want to remove the image protection. 1. Press the [ ] button. 2. S elect the image that you want to protect with the t / u buttons (or Zoom lever). 3. Press the MENU button. 4. Select [Protect] with the p / q buttons (or Zoom lever) from the playback menu, and press the SET (or Shutter) button. 5. Select [Single] or [All] with the t / u buttons (or Zoom lever), and press the SET (or Shutter) button. 6.
Playback Mode >> Erasing Images and Video Clips in Playback Mode 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Press the [ ] button. The last image or video clip will be displayed on the screen. Select the image / video you want to erase with the t / u buttons (or Zoom lever). Press the MENU button. Select [Delete] with the t / u buttons (or Zoom lever), and press the SET (or Shutter) button. [Single]: Erases the selected image or video. [All]: Erases all of the images / videos except for the protected files.
Capture Menu This menu is for the basic settings to be used when capturing still images. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Menu Options >> MENU OPTIONS ]. Press the Mode button and select [ Press the MENU button to enter the capture menu. Select the desired option item with the p / q buttons (or zoom lever), and press the SET (or Shutter) button to enter its respective menu. Select the desired setting with the t / u buttons (or Zoom lever), and press the SET (or Shutter) button.
Menu Options >> Size This sets the size of the image that will be captured. * [ ] 4288 x 3216 * [ ] 3264 x 2448 * [ ] 2304 x 1728 * [ ] 1600 x 1200 * [ ] 640 x 480 ISO This sets the sensitivity for capturing images. When the sensitivity is raised (and the ISO figure is increased), photography will become possible even in dark locations, but the more pixelated (grainier) the image will appear.
* * * * * * [ [ [ [ [ [ ] Ext Flash WB. Use this white balance setting for underwater pictures when shooting with the external flash accessory ] Incandescent ] Fluorescent 1 ] Fluorescent 2 ] Daylight ] Cloudy ] Manual (See page 50 for details about setting manual white balance.) Sharpness Menu Options >> * [ This sets the sharpness of the image that will be captured. * Hard / Standard / Soft Color This sets the color of the image that will be captured.
Menu Options >> Capture Mode This sets the recording method at the time of capturing images. * [ ] Single: Captures one image at a time. * [ ] SPY: For continuous pictures at set time intervals. (See page 36) * [ ] Continuous: Permits continuous capture of up to 3 images. * [ ] Auto Exposure Bracketing (AEB): Permits 3 consecutive images in the order of standard exposure, underexposure and overexposure compensation. * [ ] Cont.flash: Permits continuous capture of up to 3 images with flash.
When the Quick Shutter is set to ON and you quickly press the shutter button down fully, the camera takes image without using auto focus. The auto focus will be locked to the last focus setting used before turning on Quick Shot. However, if you power the camera off and on when Quick Shot is enabled, the auto focus will be locked to infinity. * On / Off Digital Zoom This sets whether or not to use digital zoom at the time of photography.
Menu Options >> Setting Manual White Balance (WB) The surrounding light may affect the color balance of your pictures or videos. For example, if a halogen light illuminates a white wall, the wall will have a yellow cast, while in fact it should be white. Underwater pictures tend to be more blue, because the water filters out red colors. The camera’s white balance menu includes settings that compensate for different lighting conditions found on land or underwater.
This menu is for the basic settings to be used when recording video clips. MENU ; 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. SET ; MENU ; Menu Options >> Video Menu SET ; Press the MODE [video] button and set the camera [ ]. Press the MENU button to enter the Video menu. Select the desired option item with the p / q buttons (or Zoom lever), and press the SET (or Shutter) button to enter its respective menu. Select the desired setting with the t / u buttons (or Zoom lever), and press the SET (or Shutter) button.
Menu Options >> Color This sets the color of the video clip that will be captured. * Standard / Vivid / Sepia / B&W / Red / Green / Blue / Yellow / Purple Audio This sets whether or not to record audio at the time of video recording. * On / Off Digital Zoom Refer to section in this manual titled “Digital Zoom” in Capture Menu for further details. Setup Refer to the “Setup” section in this manual for details. See page 25.
In the [ ] mode, choose which settings are to be used for playback. MENU ; 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. SET ; MENU ; SET Menu Options >> Playback Menu ; ] button. Press the [ Press the MENU button. Select the desired option item with the p / q buttons (or Zoom lever), and press the SET (or Shutter) button to enter its respective menu. Select the desired setting with the t / u buttons (or Zoom lever), and press the SET (or Shutter) button. To exit from the menu, press the MENU button.
Menu Options >> Rotate If you wish to rotate a still image 90 degrees to the right, select +90°; if you wish to rotate it 90 degrees to the left, select -90°. Video clips cannot be rotated. * +90° / -90° Protect Refer to page 42 of this manual titled “Protecting Images” for further details. Voice Memo Refer to page 41 of this manual titled “Attaching Voice Memos” for further details. Resize Resizes a previously saved image. Resizing replaces the original image with the changed image.
Menu Options >> Setup Menu Set your camera’s operating environment. MENU ; 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. SET ; MENU ; SET ; ] or [ ], or press the [ ] button. Press the Mode button to [ Press the MENU button. Select the [Setup] menu with the t / u buttons (or Zoom lever), and press the SET (or Shutter) button. Select the desired option item with the p / q buttons (or Zoom lever), and press the SET (or Shutter) button to enter its respective menu.
Menu Options >> Beep This sets whether or not to mute the camera sound each time you press the camera’s buttons. * On / Off Display This sets the image information display state. * Standard / All / Off Video Out This sets your camera to match the system of the equipment that you are going to connect to the camera. * PAL/NTSC Fr. No. Reset This creates a new folder. The captured images are recorded to the newly created folder from number 0001. * Yes / No Light Freq.
This displays the free capacity of the internal memory or the memory card. System Info. This displays the firmware version of the camera. Sys. Reset This returns all basic settings to the camera’s default settings. The time setting will not be reset. * Yes / No Menu Options >> Media Info.
Transferring Files To Your Computer >> TRANSFERRING FILES TO YOUR COMPUTER System Requirement (Minimum requirements) Windows Pentium III 1GHz or higher Windows XP/Vista/7 512MB RAM 150MB hard disk space Available USB port Macintosh PowerPC G3/G4/G5 OS 10.3.9 or later 256MB RAM (512 MB + recommended) 128MB hard disk space Available USB port Downloading Your Files 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. Connect the camera to your computer with the USB cable. Turn on your camera.
Almost every computer already includes photo editing software, like Windows Photo Gallery or Mac iPhoto, which allows you to open, organize and edit your pictures. If your computer does not include any photo editing software, you may want to purchase one. Here are some links to popular photo editing software that you can purchase. Many offer free trial versions: Google Picasa: www.picasa.google.com Adobe Photoshop (Elements): www.adobe.com Arcsoft: www.arcsoft.com Ulead: www.ulead.
Specifications >> 60 SPECIFICATIONS (Inner camera only) Item Description Image sensor 1/2.33” CCD sensor (14 megapixels) Image resolution 14M (4288X3216), 8M (3264 x 2448), 4M (2304x1728), 2M (1600 x 1200), VGA (640 x 480)
Possible number of shots (still image) The table shows the approximate shots that you can capture at each setting based on the capacity of the internal memory and the SD/SDHC memory card.
Underwater Housing Instructions >> Underwater Housing Instructions Important: Please carefully read and understand these instructions before using camera and housing underwater. DC1400 SeaLife DC1400 Underwater Housing: Front view of underwater housing Rear view of underwater housing 62 Depth rated and tested to 200 ft. (60m). Fully rubber armored for added shock protection. Soft rubber grips. Fully-multi coated optical glass lens port for high light transmission.
1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. Read and understand the instructions contained in this manual before using underwater. Do not exceed the depth rating of 60m (200ft.) or the housing may leak. Follow these important O-ring care instructions or the waterproof housing may leak. Do not lubricate o-ring. Inspect and clean O-ring and O-ring contact surfaces for sand, hair and other debris before every use. Clean O-ring and O-ring contact surfaces with cleaning brush provided.
Underwater Housing Instructions >> 7. 8. For great underwater pictures you need: Clear water conditions, control your buoyancy before taking pictures, get as close as possible to subject (ideal distance is 2ft to 6ft/ 0.6m to 2m). Use SeaLife Digital Pro Flash (SL961 - optional accessory) to enhance colors and reduce backscatter. Store housing at room temperature in a clean and dry place. Do not expose housing to direct sunlight for prolonged periods of time.
Every SeaLife housing is tested for quality and a waterproof seal. It is your responsibility to properly care for the O-ring and O-ring contact surfaces to maintain a waterproof seal. Carefully follow these important O-ring care instructions. Not following these care instructions may cause the waterproof housing to leak and void your warranty. 1. Carefully inspect O-ring and O-ring contact surfaces for damage (cuts, scratches, tears, cracks, dents and any other imperfections.) before every use.
Underwater Housing Instructions >> 3. 4. 5. Make sure O-ring is completely seated into O-ring groove before sealing housing. O-ring must not be twisted when seated in the o-ring groove. See page 67 on instructions on how to install and remove O-ring. Replace O-ring every year to ensure proper seal. Only use approved SeaLife O-ring (item #SL72017) designed for the DC1400. Replacement O-rings are available at your local authorized SeaLife dealer, or visit www.sealifepartsdirect.
To Install O-ring: Important: The O-ring and O-ring groove must be completely clean before installing O-ring. Step 1: Lay the O-ring over the O-ring groove making sure the O-ring is not twisted. Orient the O-ring with the more rounded corners on the hinge side of the housing. Step 2: Push the O-ring down into the groove. The O-ring should be evenly seated in the groove.. Step 3: Carefully close housing to firmly seat O-ring and open housing again to inspect that O-ring is completely seated into groove.
How To Install And Remove O-Ring >> 68 To Remove O-ring: Step 1: Push O-ring along groove until it lifts. Step 2: Gently lift and remove O-ring from its groove.
Step 1: Push in locking tab to open latch. Step 2: Open latch all the way to lift and release latch from housing.
How To Open And Close Waterproof Housing >> 70 Step 3: Open Housing as shown so inner camera does not fall out. Step 4: Close housing and push down on latch as shown to firmly seat latch into housing. Step 5: Push down latch until locking tab clicks into place.
The Flash Link adapter (SL72052) included with your camera connects the Flash Link optical cable to the DC1400 camera housing. This adapter is only needed when using the SeaLife external flash accessory. Optical cables (item SL962) and Digital Pro Flash, (SL961) are optional accessories sold separately. For more information about these accessories, please contact your local SeaLife dealer or visit www.sealife-cameras.com.
Installing the Flash Link optical cable adapter >> Step 3: Once the cable and adapter is firmly attached, run the cables along the bottom of the flash base and up the flash arm. The cables should be secured to the flash arm using the Velcro ties provided with your flash accessory. NOTE 72 If using two Flash Links, attach other cable in second groove and follow above instructions. Secure optical cable to Flash arm using Velcro® ties (included External Flash accessory).
Set up camera 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Insert fully charged lithium battery into camera. Clean camera lens with dry, clean cotton swab. Remove camera strap since this will prevent the camera from correctly seating itself inside the housing. Use the Easy Set-Up, located in the Capture menu, to guide you through the correct land or underwater camera settings. See page 25 for more information.
How to set-up the Waterproof Housing >> 6. O-ring must be absolutely clean of all hair, sand or other small particles. 7. Do not allow any water droplets to get inside housing. This may cause the inside of the housing to fog. 8. Close housing lid tightly. Make sure there are no obstructions that prevent the housing from closing. Make sure lid is tightly pressed into housing. 9. Close housing latch.
1. 2. 3. 4. Most dive operations will have a water tub for underwater cameras. Use this tub to test the camera for leaks before entering the water. Hold housing underwater for about 15 seconds with the lens pointing upwards. Lift the housing out of the water keeping the lens pointing up and look at LCD display window for any water drops. If no leaks are detected, repeat step 2 but hold the camera underwater for about 2 minutes and inspect.
Using and cleaning the underwater housing and camera >> 76 After using housing underwater 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Before entering dive boat, hand the housing to someone on the boat. Make sure the sealed housing is placed in a fresh water tub available on most dive boats. Press each button a few times to rinse out the salt water trapped under the buttons. This will clean the salt water from the housing and prevents the salt water from drying on the housing and O-ring. Never let water dry on the camera housing.
Taking underwater pictures is much different that taking land pictures. Here are the most important tips to taking great pictures underwater: 1. Crystal Clear water. Crystal Clear water is essential for good underwater pictures. Tiny particles floating in the water cause low visibility and poor picture quality. Avoid stirring up the sandy bottom with your fins. These floating particles cause small spots to appear in your picture, known as “backscatter.
Great Underwater Pictures Made Easy >> 4. Shoot many pictures of the same subject - If you don’t like it, delete it - later. One of the great advantages of digital cameras is that you can review and delete pictures later, so shoot several pictures of the same subject. One of the best ways to learn underwater photography is from your good pictures and bad pictures. 5. Use the SeaLife Flash Accessories to enhance color and brightness.
Refer to the symptoms and solutions listed below before sending the camera for repairs. Any updates may be found on the SeaLife website at www.sealifecameras.com. Look for “Techncial Updates” section. If the problem persists, contact your local SeaLife dealer for service. Symptom Cause Solutions / Corrective Actions The power does not come on. The battery is not inserted correctly. Insert the battery correctly. The battery is exhausted. Recharge the battery. The battery runs out quickly.
Troubleshooting Guide >> Solutions / Corrective Actions Symptom Cause Although it is set to auto focus, it does not focus. The lens is dirty. Wipe clean with a soft, dry cloth or lens paper. The distance to the subject is smaller than the effective range. Get your subject within the effective focus range. Low light condition user external photo-video light to illuminate subject The contents on the memory card cannot be played back.
Solutions / Corrective Actions Symptom Cause Image not sharp Focus setting not correct See page 22 for information on correct focus setting Low water visibility Minimize shooting distance in low visibility waters Too far away from subject Minimize shooting distance to 6ft/2m while underwater Dirty lens Inspect and clean lens Picture grainy (pixilated) Low light conditions Use SeaLife Digital Pro Flash Accessory in low light conditions or deeper depths Blue or green pictures Water absorbs red
Troubleshooting Guide >> Symptom Cause Solutions / Corrective Actions Picture too bright (over exposed) when using external flash accessory. Camera setting not optomized Select Ext Flash Auto mode. Select “macro Flash” [Press the flash button] to darken the picture exposure level. Reduce external flash accessory brightness by rotating brightness control knob clockwise. Picture too dark (under exposed) when using external flash accessory.
Underwater Housing: Depth: Individual depth tested to 200’ (60m) Controls: Control buttons to access all camera functions Power, Mode (video), Shutter, Zoom, Playback, Menu, Flash, Focus. The Zoom lever can be used to scroll through menus and the Shutter button functions like the Set button when the menu is open. O-ring: Silicone (item # SL72017) Lens port: Fully multi-coated optical glass lens port with snap-on ring to adapt accessory lenses.
SL72025 Revised January 2012 Photos taken with SeaLife DC1400 Pro Flash Set at Anse Chastanet, St.
