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DS160 II Strobe

Product Numbers 40160US • 40160EU • 40160AU • 40160UK • 40160X

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Summary of Contents for 40160AU

Page 1: ...DS160 II Strobe Product Numbers 40160US 40160EU 40160AU 40160UK 40160X ...

Page 2: ...roduct to receive information on any updates notices or recalls pertaining to your equipment Included in the Box DS160 Strobe Front 40160X Rechargeable NiMH Battery Pack 40066GY installed Battery Pack Cover 0591 4 Smart Charger for NiMH Battery Pack 0083 92 US 0083 93 European 0083 94 United Kingdom 0083 95 Australian Diffuser 0591 3 installed 1 Ball Mount 4081 4 installed Waterproof Bulkhead Cap ...

Page 3: ...avel with a water damaged battery pack Use of a water damaged battery pack is a safety risk and can cause damage to the strobe electronics Store strobe front and battery pack in a cool dry location when not in use DO NOT expose the battery pack to excessive heat above 45ºC or excessive cold below 15ºC DO NOT discard crush or incinerate Check local rules and regulations on electronic waste disposal...

Page 4: ...user 9 Attaching the Diffuser 9 Choosing an Arm System 10 Attaching a Sync Connector 11 Using Your Strobe 12 Checking Battery Level 12 Turning the Strobe On 12 Using the Exposure Switch 13 Positioning the Strobe 14 Firing the Strobe 14 Maintenance 15 Post Dive 15 Travel and Storage 15 Learning about Underwater Photography 16 Troubleshooting 16 Limited Warranty 18 Service and Repairs 18 Contact Us ...

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Page 6: ...Getting to Know Your Strobe Batt w Lite Off On On w Lite TTL Full Fuel Guage ReadyLight 3 2 1 2 3 4 1 SOS Battery Pack Shroud Flashtube Reflector DS161 Video Light DS160 Modeling Light Bulkhead Mount ...

Page 7: ...Toggle Lock BACK Mount TTL Full 2 1 3 4 Ready Light Fuel Gauge 3 2 1 Batt w Lite Off On On w Lite SIDE Exposure Switch Fuel Gauge Ready Light Power Switch Switch Lock ...

Page 8: ...n on a flat surface 2 Slide the toggle lock out and flip up 3 Rotate the toggle lock counter clockwise 90 degrees 4 Remove the Battery Pack from the strobe front OPEN UNLOCK Attaching the Battery Pack Never attach a water damaged battery pack to a strobe Use of a water damaged battery pack is a safety risk and can cause damage to the strobe electronics 1 Turn the Power Switch to the OFF Position a...

Page 9: ...ockwise 90 degrees until it stops 7 Flip the toggle lock down and slide in to the locked position Using the Diffuser The standard diffuser may be attached to further soften and spread the edges of the strobe s light output The addition of a diffuser to any strobe or light will reduce the effective power of the light The standard diffuser reduces the effective guide number of the flash by approxima...

Page 10: ...se and may not fully support the strobe above water Be careful when transporting the system above water The mounting point is located on the bottom of the strobe Slide the mount into the strobe until it stops Be careful not to cross thread the screw when installing Although not necessary you may apply a small amount of Ikelite silicone lubricant to the screw prior to attaching the strobe mount to ...

Page 11: ...tor o ring Use only Ikelite silicone lubricant to eliminate the possibility of swelling due to incompatible compounds 3 Line up the pins and receptacles and insert the sync cord plug into the bulkhead The plug should slide easily into the bulkhead If you feel resistence do not force it Remove the plug and check alignment Waterproof bulkhead cap Bulkhead 4 Rotate the knurled retaining ring until sn...

Page 12: ...l Gauge does not indicate remaining battery life when the strobe is in the Off On or On w Lite positions Turning the Strobe On The strobe has three ON positions which each affect the function of the flash video or modeling light and indicator LEDs TTL Full 2 1 3 4 Ready Light Fuel Gauge 3 2 1 SOS Batt w Lite Off On On w Lite BATT W LITE Counter clockwise one stop from OFF Use this position to 1 ch...

Page 13: ...ling light is off ON W LITE Clockwise two stops from OFF In this position the LED marked 2 on the Fuel Gauge acts as a visual indicator that the strobe is ready to fire The flash does fire in this mode The modeling light is on The video or modeling light will momentarily turn off and back on when the strobe is fired to avoid overexposure or hot spots in the image Using the Exposure Switch The stro...

Page 14: ...FRACTIONAL POWERS 0 5 1 1 5 2 2 5 3 3 5 4 4 5 In ON or ON W LITE the flash fires at a fractional power setting each time The difference between each switch positon is 1 2 f stop In photography a decrease of one f stop reduces the light in half Therefore the 1 setting is equivalent to 50 flash power Positioning the Strobe Use the built in video or modeling light to make sure your strobe is position...

Page 15: ...s or damage to your equipment 3 Stow your system in a shaded place where it is protected from impact or overheating If no shade is available we recommend covering the system with a towel or cloth 4 Check the memory card capacity and battery life of your camera and strobe s Recharge as necessary 5 Always re check o ring seal after removing the battery pack from the strobe Most importantly make sure...

Page 16: ...otoschool or scan the QR code Troubleshooting Water enters the battery pack Remove battery pack clean and dry the strobe front Dispose of the battery pack at an approved local facility Replace the battery with a new battery pack Never re use a battery pack that has been exposed to water Photos are over exposed too light Adjust strobe exposure setting Adjust aperture smaller shutter speed faster or...

Page 17: ...fire when using an optical sensor Make sure the strobe is turned on Test fire the strobe through the bulkhead If it does not fire through the bulkhead then the strobe must be returned for repair Make sure the signal flash is firing Make sure the strobe sensor is pointed directly towards the signal flash Move the strobe sensor closer to the signal flash Ready light does not come on Charge or replac...

Page 18: ...plied applies to this Ikelite product Service and Repairs We are most interested in performing any service to ensure that all products perform as intended No prior authorization is required You may return directly to us or through your dealer Please include a brief description of the problem any relevant email correspondence and or description of the service request Always include name shipping ad...

Page 19: ...oduct or need advice on getting the images you want please get in touch with us and we ll do everything we can to help you capture your unique perspective Ikelite Underwater Systems 50 W 33rd St Indianapolis IN 46208 USA 1 317 923 4523 ikelite ikelite com ...

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