Red Digital Cenima Epic-M Betriebsanweisung

DEEP DRAGON Setup, Use, and Care Guide

DEEP DRAGON Setup Page 10  Shell removal. Before releasing the 3 latches on the shell, retract the Zoom, Iris and Power control on the right sid

DEEP DRAGON Setup Page 11  Unwrap Connectors. Several connectors are bundled together for travel and protection. Remove the protective covering

DEEP DRAGON Setup Page 12 Loosen three thumbscrews and slide the camera tray to the rear, and free of the housing.  Camera Tray Removal. La

DEEP DRAGON Setup Page 13 Epic Camera Preparation  Camera Settings. Prior to preparing the camera for setup, check the following settings are mad

DEEP DRAGON Setup Page 14  USER KEY / KEY ACTION. SETTINGS  SETUP  KEYS  ADVANCED  Set Key Source, User Key and Key Action as shown.

DEEP DRAGON Setup Page 15  Fan. Set EPIC camera fan to ADAPTIVE for most efficient cooling. Settings are Do not block any ventilation openin

DEEP DRAGON Setup Page 16 Camera / Lens Installation  Camera Mount Installation. The Camera Mount is secured to the EPIC camera by two mounting s

DEEP DRAGON Setup Page 17 Camera Tray as shown in the photo.  Connect External LCD. Slide the assembly forward until 2 in / 5 cm from fully s

DEEP DRAGON Setup Page 18  Plug in the optional Submersible Mic, Hydrophone, or Comm input to Mic-1 or Mic-2 locations on the EPIC camera.  AU

DEEP DRAGON Setup Page 19 Secure the camera with three thumbscrews. Tighten firmly with the 3/16 ball drive or 3/16 stub length hex key tools.

Introducing DEEP DRAGON Page 2 Copyright 2014, Gates Underwater Products, Inc. Last document revision: January 15th, 2014 Photos by Lee Peterso

DEEP DRAGON Setup Page 20  Power Connector. Plug in the power connector on the side of the V-Lock battery mount as shown. Install a charged REDB

DEEP DRAGON Setup Page 21 Lens Gear Drives (LGD’s)  General Notes. This section addresses the installation of three LGD’s – 2 x CCW (CounterClock

DEEP DRAGON Setup Page 22  LGD’s mounting. Install the LGD’s in their proper orientation with pivot gear screws facing forward. Slide it onto th

DEEP DRAGON Setup Page 23  Set the focus/iris indicators. The left side Focus control and right side Iris control have focus and iris dials. The

DEEP DRAGON Setup Page 24 REDMOTE Controller Installation The RDCC REDmote™ is installed in the rear shell of DEEP DRAGON. The following photos show

DEEP DRAGON Setup Page 25  Mate REDMOTE Cradle to REDMOTE Controller. When the REDMOTE Cradle is near the REDMOTE Controller, the magnets will

DEEP DRAGON Setup Page 26 External Monitors Two monitor options are available for use with DEEP DRAGON: the RED 5.6 in and RED PRO 5 in. RED 5.6 i

DEEP DRAGON Setup Page 27  Close the monitor shell. Mate the rear shell to the housing. Insert and tighten the 4 screws until snug. Tighten unt

DEEP DRAGON Setup Page 28 Pass the cable through up to the mating collar. Face the right angle LEMO connector to the rear, then tighten the colla

DEEP DRAGON Setup Page 29 RED PRO 5 in External Monitor  Open the case. Remove the 3 screws that secure the back to the monitor shell. Clean

Introducing DEEP DRAGON Page 3 Table of Contents Setup, Use, and Care Guide ... 11: Introducing DEEP DR

DEEP DRAGON Setup Page 30  Inspect the o-ring. As always, inspect the o-ring for foreign matter. Wipe your finger around the silicone o-ring to

DEEP DRAGON Setup Page 31 Audio Connections (Optional) All audio connections are controlled via one screen on the EPIC camera. The Submsersible Mic

DEEP DRAGON Setup Page 32 Video Connections (Optional) If you have the HD-SDI option installed, no special camera setup is required. You need only

DEEP DRAGON Setup Page 33 Water Alarm (Optional) If you have the optional water alarm installed there are three alarm conditions to know: Conditi

DEEP DRAGON Setup Page 34 Check Operation At this point check operation of the system before closing the shell and installing Ports. Power on the c

DEEP DRAGON Setup Page 35 Port and Port Extender  Inspection. Before installing the Port Extender and Port, visually inspect the o-rings for dir

DEEP DRAGON Setup Page 36 Housing Closure  General. The shell slides from the rear on the foot rails, over the camera and mates with the front bu

DEEP DRAGON Setup Page 37  Latches. Once properly mated, secure the 3 latches. Visually inspect there are no gaps around the perimeter.  Mate

DEEP DRAGON Setup Page 38 Seal Check  Seal Check Manual. Follow the procedures in the Seal Check manual for verifying integrity of the housing and

DEEP DRAGON Setup Page 39  NOTE. The nature of the ‘pass through’ monitor cable means a vacuum is drawn on the monitor shell at the same time as

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DEEP DRAGON Operation Page 40 4: DEEP DRAGON Operation Right Side Controls  Zoom – Mechanical (optional). If you have a mechanical zoom control

DEEP DRAGON Operation Page 41 Left Side Controls  Focus. The Focus control operates with a CW or CCW motion to adjust lens focus.  Assign Cont

DEEP DRAGON Operation Page 42 Rear Controls  REDMOTE Controller. The REDMOTE Controller operates all functions on the RDCC REDmote™. The pushbutt

DEEP DRAGON Operation Page 43 Monitor Controls The RED 5.6 in External Monitor and the RED PRO 5 in External Monitor both have 4 slide switches that

DEEP DRAGON Operation Page 44 Buoyancy Adjustment DEEP DRAGON features adjustable buoyancy and trim. 4, 8 11 and 16 oz trim weights can be secured

DEEP DRAGON Operation Page 45  Internal – Camera Mount. Trim weights can be installed on the battery plate as shown in the photo.  Shell B

DEEP DRAGON Operation Page 46  Top accessory rails. The top of the shell has three rails (used for handles and monitor) that can accommodate 4

DEEP DRAGON Operation Page 47 Adjustable Handles DEEP DRAGON includes adjustable handle grips. They slide forward and back on the top rails for pos

DEEP DRAGON Operation Page 48 Port Options At this publication a Dome and Flat Port options are available for DEEP DRAGON: When choosing a Port co

DEEP DRAGON Operation Page 49 Tripod Mount (Optional) An optional Tripod Mount (for use with third party tripods) can be secured the base of the she

Introducing DEEP DRAGON Page 5 1: Introducing DEEP DRAGON Congratulations on owning a new Gates product: the DEEP DRAGON housing. You’ve selected

DEEP DRAGON Operation Page 50 Tripod Legs (Optional) Tripod Legs are optionally available to mount directly to the DEEP DRAGON housing.  Rear Tr

DEEP DRAGON Operation Page 51 Accessory Mount Locations DEEP DRAGON has provisions for attaching accessories or mounting the housing to a crane or j

DEEP DRAGON Operation Page 52 Lighting Systems DEEP DRAGON has provisions to utilize a variety of lighting systems. Ball mounts for the light arms m

DEEP DRAGON Operation Page 53 Using the Optitek ProLock Nikon Mount The Optitek ProLock Mount allows the use of Nikon DSLR lenses on the EPIC camera

DEEP DRAGON Operation Page 54  Verify Operation. Install a Lens Gear Drive to mate with the Gear Adapter as shown in the image below. Verify sm

DEEP DRAGON Operation Page 55 Travel / Transport DEEP DRAGON requires several preparations for travel.  No Camera. DO NOT transport your EPIC ca

DEEP DRAGON Maintenance Page 56 5: DEEP DRAGON Maintenance Housing Care and Maintenance Proper care of your Gates housing is important to provide y

DEEP DRAGON Maintenance Page 57 O-Ring Care and Maintenance Your Gates housing has 3 serviceable o-rings:  Housing Main Seal (ORANGE );  Port (Y

Customer Support Page 58 6: Customer Support Should you have any questions about DEEP DRAGON and its operation, please contact Gates at the numbers

Introducing DEEP DRAGON Page 6 Unpacking DEEP DRAGON After you remove DEEP DRAGON from its shipping container, carefully inspect it for missing part

Cautions Page 7 2: Cautions  SEAL CHECK VACUUM must remain below 6 in Hg. More vacuum can inhibit the transfer of heat away from the housing.

Cautions Page 8  LEMO CONNECTOR MATING. When mating LEMO connectors, ensure alignment of the red dots on the plug and receptacle before engagemen

DEEP DRAGON Setup Page 9 3: DEEP DRAGON Setup DEEP DRAGON requires complete and thorough setup prior to use. DEEP DRAGON Housing Preparation  Po