Ikelite TTL Underwater Housing 6171.10 Panasonic Lumix LX100 Instruction Manual Download Page 23

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Troubleshooting

Push buttons or

controls are sticky or

hard to operate 

-   Remove the camera and rinse the closed housing

    in freshwater. Vigorously press each push button 

    in and out several times to release any trapped 

    saltwater or debris.

-   Press a sticky push button all the way in and 

    place a small amount of lube on the small end of 

    the push button shaft at it’s base. Release and 

    operate the push button several times to distribute

    the lube, 

Diagram G, Page 20

.

-   If a larger gland style control is sticky, grab the    

control knob, pull it out, and then push back in. If       

still sticky, see the Control Maintenance section,  

Diagram H

Page 21

.

-   Return housing to Ikelite for routine maintenance.

Problem

Solution

Image is

over/underexposed,

or a corner of the

image is dark

-   When using an external strobe, make sure it is 

    turned on, set properly, and its battery is charged.

-   Check all corded connection points. 

-   Change camera shutter speed or aperture.

- Move closer to or further away from the subject.

- Adjust Flash Exposure Compensation          .

Summary of Contents for TTL Underwater Housing 6171.10 Panasonic Lumix LX100

Page 1: ...171 10 Panasonic Lumix LX100 Thank you for your purchase of Ikelite equipment Please read this instruction manual completely before attempting to operate or dive with this product Please refer to the...

Page 2: ...shoe to Camera P 9 STEP 5 Attach Camera to Mounting Tray P 10 STEP 6 Attach the Aperture Ring Gear to Lens P 11 STEP 7 Installing Camera in Housing P 12 STEP 8 Closing the Housing P 12 STEP 9 Final Ho...

Page 3: ...pect and immerse the empty housing completely in water before installing a camera If any fogging occurs or droplets of water enter the housing do not install a camera Clean the main housing o ring and...

Page 4: ...TTL circuitry compatible with current model Ikelite DS strobes Built in Flash None Tray and Handle Weight 11 5 oz 327 g Main O Ring 0110 Housing Dimensions 7 x 6 x 6 in 18 x 15 x 15 cm including proje...

Page 5: ...hutter Button Lens Port External Tray Mounts Lid Snap Filter Button ON OFF Housing controls are provided for all camera functions except the Diopter Adjustment Dial Aspect Selector Switch Front Contro...

Page 6: ...Control Dial 15 Drive Mode DOWN 16 Fn1 Delete Button 17 DISP Display Button iA Button Parts of the Housing Back View Control Dial Note that a small section of the rubber disc is missing at the end of...

Page 7: ...accessory package Note Tray and Handle may be attached before or after the camera is secured in the Housing We recommend attaching it immediately to avoid scratching table tops with the Tray Mounting...

Page 8: ...iResolution to Standard or other preferred setting Set Red Eye Removal to Off Set Stabilizer based on your shooting habits and environment IN C MENU Set Shutter AF to ON and Half Press Release to OFF...

Page 9: ...h Forward Lid Snap Lock Lift STEP 4 Attach Hotshoe to Camera ON Front Ikelite Panasonic DMC LX100 OFF Diagram A Hotshoe Connector Mounting Tray Housing Back O ring External Strobe Connector Waterproof...

Page 10: ...ntrol Dial cut away Rotate control to match Diagram B below This allows for proper clearance when attaching the housing back to the housing front 10 Lumix L Tray Mounting Bolt Aperture Ring Bump out C...

Page 11: ...white dot at the 12 o clock position gently slide the Aperture Ring Gear over the camera Aperture Ring The camera s Aperture Ring Bump outs go between the the Aperture Ring Gear foam strips The Gear i...

Page 12: ...operly engaged and test their function STEP 7 Installing Camera in Housing STEP 8 Closing the Housing 1 Once the back is properly installed the o ring should touch the housing all the way around There...

Page 13: ...even all the way around the housing Look through the clear plastic back at the o ring You should see a darkened area or solid black line where the o ring is compressed against the housing back If you...

Page 14: ...ord Attaching a Sync Cord to the Housing Diagram E Page 15 14 The Housing Bulkhead Connector is designed to accept sync cords with Ikelite 5 pin connector fittings 1 Lightly lubricate the Sync Cord O...

Page 15: ...andle as shown Diagram F When the Ikelite Arm is properly seated the Handle Push Button will return to its starting position Ikelite Arm Handle Push Button Housing Handle Attaching an Ikelite Strobe A...

Page 16: ...or filters such as the UR Pro Filter replace some of the reds oranges and more natural tones that would otherwise be lost underwater Effective in relatively shallow sunny conditions and available for...

Page 17: ...o combine power with wide angle coverage to adequately light your subjects The DS161 quality of light is exceptional due to a round flash tube and custom powder coated reflector designed specifically...

Page 18: ...nt it is used to reduce friction Excessive lubricant can collect sand and dirt which may interfere with proper sealing CAUTION Never use spray lubricants as the propellant ingredient can cause the pla...

Page 19: ...lubricant Only apply enough lubricant to make the o ring feel slick Do Not stretch the o ring This light coating of lubricant will help to keep the o ring from drying out and will help to show a dark...

Page 20: ...n If this does not correct the problem return the housing to Ikelite for maintenance If you are on a trip and unable to return the housing immediately a push button may be lubricated by pressing and h...

Page 21: ...allen wrench required remove the knob If there is salt or dirt build up on the exposed control shaft clean the shaft Open the housing and gently slide the control shaft out of the control gland Clean...

Page 22: ...hoot down on subjects as they will quite often blend into the background and be difficult to see in the photograph Shoot subjects straight on or shoot up at a slight angle using the blue water as a co...

Page 23: ...several times to distribute the lube Diagram G Page 20 If a larger gland style control is sticky grab the control knob pull it out and then push back in If still sticky see the Control Maintenance sec...

Page 24: ...y of diving If moisture or water droplets are present around the controls or sealing areas return the housing to Ikelite for evaluation Clean the main housing o ring and sealing surface of the housing...

Page 25: ...hing a color correcting filter to the camera lens Add an external strobe Move in closer to your subject when taking a picture Add an optional color correcting filter to the Housing Port Zoom Control A...

Page 26: ...o other warranty expressed or implied applies to this Ikelite product Limited Warranty Customer Support Please read the troubleshooting section of this instruction manual before contacting Ikelite Cus...

Page 27: ...number inside of the package Send postage paid to Ikelite Underwater Systems Attention Service Department 50 West 33 Street Indianapolis IN 46208 USA No reimbursements for postage paid will be issued...

Page 28: ...est 33rd Street Indianapolis IN 46208 USA www ikelite com Product Registration Please go to www ikelite com to register your Ikelite housing within 15 days of purchase 2014 Ikelite Underwater Systems...

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