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When used in Mode Switch "M" (manual) position

When used in Mode Switch "M" (manual) position

This product is not equipped with pre-flash cancellation mode. 

Therefore, when this product is used with a camera which pre-flashes, the light level control's

position "Full" cannot be used. In this case switch to the "1/2" position. It may be that,

even in the "1/2" position, the flash may not operate depending on the camera model used.

Please refer to SEA & SEA web site to obtain information regarding compatible cameras.

 http://www.seaandsea.jp/

*   With reference to camera's function, please refer to the camera's instruction manual.

Fiber Optic Cable

Fiber Optic Cable

To prevent a misfire please ensure that the Fiber Optic Cable is used.

When used with the DX-1G

When used with the DX-1G

When you use this product with the DX-1G, please attach the strobe to the housing using 

the Fiber Optic Cable Adaptor which comes with the DX-1G housing.

*  The Fiber Optic Cable Adaptor may not have been supplied with early DX-1G housings.

   In this case, please contact the official SEA & SEA distributor in your country and ask for

   the Fiber Optic Cable Adaptor. 

   The serial number of your DX-1G will be required to be supplied with the Fiber Optic Cable

   Adaptor.

Safety Precautions for Use

Safety Precautions for Use

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Summary of Contents for YS-17

Page 1: ...日本語 English UNDERWATER STROBE 03109 7 取扱説明書 Instruction Manual ...

Page 2: ...re to keep it in a place where you can easily come back to it at any time This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 this device may not cause harmful interference 2 this device must accept any interference received including interference that cause undesired operation The product conforms to WEEE standards This symbol indicates separa...

Page 3: ...attery Accessories Identification of Parts Operation Slave Sensor Cap Fixing Bolt Installing the Batteries Connecting the Strobe Taking Photographs Using the Diffuser Maintenance and Storage Specifications E 3 E 6 E 8 E 9 E 9 E 11 E 11 E 12 E 13 E 15 E 17 E 18 E 19 ...

Page 4: ...y with clean water It may irritate your skin Should it get into your eyes immediately rinse them with plenty of water avoid rubbing and seek medical advice WARNING Use only batteries approved for use in this product Do not mix oid and new batteries of different types Remove batteries before transport or storage or when you are not going to use the product for an extended period of time to prevent ...

Page 5: ...struction manual and observe proper precautions before use of this product Should you notice somoke or an unusual smell coming from the product turn it off and remove the batteries immediately taking care to avoid burns Continued operation could result in injury After removing the battery take the product to a SEA SEA authorized service center for inspection Discontinue use and turn the product of...

Page 6: ...er underwater use Ensure that the product is waterproofed before rinsing Refer to Maintenance and Storage for details Make sure that the connectors have been secured with the connector caps before rinsing the product with fresh water after removal from other products Never use chemicals cosmetics any petroleum solvents such as paint thinner or neutral detergent on the product They may deform and d...

Page 7: ... eyes immediately rinse them with plenty of water avoid rubbing and seek medical advice Never attempt to insert the battery upside down or backward as it could result in battery leakage or exposion Always confirm the direction of plus and minus before installation Never connect a battery directly to a plug outlet or car cigarette lighter WARNING Keep dry The battery is not waterproof and may malfu...

Page 8: ...s from the equipment when not in use Store in dry area with temperatures ranging from 20 to 30 4 F to 86 F Used rechargeable batteries are valuable resource Please recycle used rechargeable batteries in accordance with local regulations Do not remove and or damage the case of a battery It may cause battery leakage overheating or explosion Do not charge a rechargeable battery beyond the specified c...

Page 9: ...re using this model check to make sure that all accessories are present Accessories YS 17 Diffuser Slave Senor Cap Diffuser String Sillicon Grease O ring Maintenance Manual YS 17 Instruction Manual this manual ...

Page 10: ...E 9 Identification of Parts Reflector Fixing bolt P E 11 Slave sensor P E 11 Battery cap P E 12 Arm installation nut P E 11 Light level switch P E 10 TTL lamp P E 10 Mode switch P E 10 Ready lamp P E 10 ...

Page 11: ...al flash TTL Set the mode switch to this position when you shoot with TTL flash Ready lamp Illuminates in red when the strobe is ready to fire TTL lamp Illuminates in green for approx 3 seconds after firing with TTL flash output Operation Mode Switch Light amount can be adjusted in 2 increments FULL or 1 2 when the mode switch is set to M Light Level Switch Ready lamp TTL lamp ...

Page 12: ... slave sensor with the cap when a fiber optic cable is not connected Slave Sensor Cap CAUTION The slave sensor cap has a string eyelet in it Pass a string through the eylet to prevent losing the cap Fixing Bolt To mount the strobe to an arm insert the fixing bolt in the direction of the arrow CAUTION Take care not to insert the fixing bolt from the wrong side as this can result in damage to the ar...

Page 13: ... 5 Align the mark inside the battery cap with the mark salient on the battery compartment Fig 3 and turn the cap clockwise to close CAUTION When installing or removing batteries thoroughly wipe water off the strobe and dry your hands Pay particular attention not to allow water from your hair or wetsuit to drip into the battery compartment This is in order to prevent an electrical hazard mold malfu...

Page 14: ...e shooting conditions the strobe may either not fire or not obtain TTL flash exposure compensation CAUTION Some housings are not compatible with fiber optic cable 1 Insert the fiber optic cable s connector into the slave sensor socket of the strobe until it stops 2 Connect the other end of the fiber optic cable s connector to the socket in the housing When the housing is not equipped with the sock...

Page 15: ...es Refer to the digital camera instruction manual for setting the forced flash mode Refer to the fiber optic cable instruction manual before use When using this model together with the SEA SEA DX 8000G DX 1G set please attach the fiber optic cable adapter in cluded in the DX 8000G DX 1G to the housing and then use a fiber optic cable Refer to the housing instruction manual before use Fiber optic c...

Page 16: ...ic data of the subject s brightness which is used to regulate the light amount of the strobe so that the correct exposure is achieved Even if the distance from the subject has changed the light amount will be controlled automatically and you can easily obtain the correct exposure After shooting with TTL automatic light control the TTL lamp on the light level switch will illuminate in green for app...

Page 17: ...d a pre flash When the mode switch is set to M and the light level switch is set to FULL the strobe will fire in synchronization with the pre flash As a result it will recharge during the second flash main flash and be unable to fire Manual photography CAUTION FULL For a compact digital camera that does not pre flash or a camera that has a pre flash cancel function Refer to the digital camera inst...

Page 18: ... the diffuser to the front of the strobe CAUTION Always make sure that the diffuser is properly attached before use If not properly attached it may fall off get lost or become damaged Both the diffuser and the strobe have string eyelets in them Attach the included diffuser string to each of these eyelets Using the Diffuser ...

Page 19: ...nded period of time store it away from high temperatures high humidity direct sunlight or exterme cold Do not store the product with naphthalence or camphor mothballs or in locations such as a laboratory where chemicals are used This environment can cause mold rush corrosion or malfunction Always remove batteries from the product after use After using the product maintain the O rings before storin...

Page 20: ...r firing with TTL flash output Guide number 14 at full flash 7 5 8 at 1 2 flash Depending on the camera models Land ISO100 m Beam angle 70 53 Color temperature 5600 K land at full flash 5100 K with Diffuser Battery life Alkaline Approx 200 flashes Ni MH 2700mAh Approx 400 flashes Oxyride Approx 230 flashes Recycle time Alkaline Approx 3 sec Ni MH 2700mAh Approx 3 sec Oxyride Approx 3 sec Battery r...

Page 21: ...camera s function please refer to the camera s instruction manual Fiber Optic Cable Fiber Optic Cable To prevent a misfire please ensure that the Fiber Optic Cable is used When used with the DX 1G When used with the DX 1G When you use this product with the DX 1G please attach the strobe to the housing using the Fiber Optic Cable Adaptor which comes with the DX 1G housing The Fiber Optic Cable Adap...

Page 22: ...3 2 20 TEL 048 256 2251 カスタマーサービスセンター TEL 048 255 8512 http www seaandsea co jp SEA SEA SUNPAK Co Ltd 3 2 20 Saiwai cho Kawaguchi shi Saitama Japan 332 0016 TEL 81 48 256 2251 World Customer Service Center TEL 81 48 255 8512 http www seaandsea jp ...

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