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HVL-ML20M
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A
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C
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D
LOCK
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F
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F
J
G
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LOCK
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H
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C Preparation
1 Charge the battery pack (not supplied).
Use the Sony NP-QM91 or NP-QM71
rechargeable battery packs provided for video
cameras.
Refer to the operating instructions of the video
camera regarding the battery charging.
B
Note
You cannot operate this unit with the Sony NP-FM30
and NP-FM50.
2 Install the charged battery pack.
Attach the charged battery pack and slide in the
direction of the arrow until it clicks.
To remove the battery
While pressing the battery release lever A, slide
the battery in the opposite direction to when
installed.
3 Attach the battery cushion B.
The battery may come loose if dropped or
subjected to impacts, so insert the cushion as
shown here.
4 Check the O-ring.
5 Align the marks C on the front and rear
casings, then fasten the two buckles.
Press down the rear casing towards the front
casing and fasten the buckles.
6 Attach the arm.
1 Turn and remove the angle lock screw.
2 Insert the arm and turn the angle lock
screw to secure the arm.
The two arm positions can be selected
depending on the direction in which the arm
is inserted.
7 Attach the video light to the Marine Pack
(not supplied).
1 Loosen the arm lock screw.
2 Insert the arm bracket into the accessory
shoe of the Marine Pack D.
Tighten the arm lock screw.
D
D Using the video light
While pressing the upper knob, turn the power
switch counterclockwise from the LOCK position
until the white dot meets the
To turn off the light
Turn the power switch clockwise to the LOCK
position.
E Adjusting the angle
1 Loosen the angle lock screw.
2 Adjust the angle of the video light so that
the object is illuminated.
3 Tighten the angle lock screw to fix the
angle.
Pre-recording check-list
Before diving, check if the light can be turned on and
go over the following checklist.
Item
Checkpoints
Battery pack
• Fully charged.
Bulb
• Not burnt out.
• Correctly plugged into the bulb
socket.
O-ring
• No scratches or cracks.
• No dust, sand or hair around it.
• Correctly placed in the groove.
Buckles
• Correctly fastened.
After using the video
light
1 With the buckles fastened, thoroughly
wash the video light with fresh water.
2 Dry the video light and your hands so that
no moisture gets inside.
When opening the casing make sure your hands
are dry. Water dripping into the casings may
damage the video light.
3 Unfasten the two buckles.
4 Open the front and rear casings.
5 Remove the battery pack.
Note
After using this unit in the sea, immerse it in fresh
water with the buckles fastened for a few minutes in
order to remove salt. Then, perform all the above.
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F Replacing the bulb
For replacement, always use the Sony halogen lamp
(1-518-691-11). To replace the new bulb, contact your
nearest Sony Service Center or Sony Shop.
1 Open the casing and remove tf‰`battery
pack.
2 Pull out the bulb socket gently.
Turn the socket lever E counterclockwise to the
release positon F and pull out the bulb socket G
gently from the front casing.
3 Remove the old bulb from the socket.
The bulb is hot when it has just burned out. Wait
until the bulb cools down before removing it.
4 Plug in the new bulb (not supplied) gently.
H New bulb
I Plastic bag
To prevent the bulb from being smudged with
finger prints, plug in the bulb holding it with a
plastic bag or a dry cloth. If the bulb is smudged,
the light may smoke when it is turned on or the
bulb life may be shortened. If you have touched
the bulb surface, clean it completely.
Do not plug the bulb into the socket forcibly.
5 Replace the bulb socket to the front casing.
Replace the bulb socket to the front casing, then
turn the socket lever clockwise to the lock
position J.
Precautions
• Do not leave the light turned on for more than
1 minute on land. The front casing may be
damaged by overheating and this may cause
water to leak in.
• Never look directly at the light while the video
light is on.
• Avoid rough handling of the video light. Be careful
not to drop it.
• After using the light in the sea, submerge the video
light in fresh water for a while with the buckles
fastened to thoroughly remove the sea water. Then
rinse it with fresh water and dry it with a soft
cloth.
• To clean the video light use fresh water or mild
detergent solution. Never use solvents such as
alcohol, benzene, thinner or oil. They might
damage the finish or the light itself.
• Avoid storing the video light in a hot or very cold
mark.
place, in a place subject to direct sunlight or
excessive dust, or together with naphthalene or
camphor. This will damage the video light.
• When transporting the video light, remove the
battery pack to avoid accidentally turning the light
on.
• There is a magnet in the switch. Do not place
magnetic cards near the switch.
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