Thank you for purchasing SEA&SEA products. Please read this instruction
manual carefully prior to using this product. Only with a thorough
understanding of this manual’s content will you be able to use this product
correctly. After reading the manual, please be sure to keep it in a place where
you can easily come back to it at any time.
Instruction Manual
Never attempt to disassemble, repair or alter the product yourself to prevent significant electrical
hazard due to the high-voltage circuitry in the product. Do not heat the product or put it into a fire,
this could result in explosion or fire. Unauthorized disassembling and/or modification could result in
malfunction or flooding, and avoid product warranty. Take the product to a SEA&SEA authorized
service center for repair or inspection.
DANGER
Use only batteries approved for use in this product. Do not mix old and new batteries or 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 unexpected activation.
When opening the housing, do not place your head directly over and close to the rear case. Due to
a chance of accumulated gas from the batteries, the rear case may open quickly doe to increased
pressure, possibly causing injury.
Do not let water and/or foreign material in this product. This may cause fire or electrical failure.
Do not handle batteries wet hands to prevent shock hazards.
Do not use the product in the presence of flammable gas, as this could result in explosion or fire.
Keep out of reach of children to prevent accidental ingestion. If swallowed, seek medical advice
immediately.
WARNING
Should you notice smoke 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 off immediately should you notice flooding or leakage.
When the product is flooding, interior pressure may build up. Please be careful when opening the
product as water may spurt out or the cap may open explosively and cause injuries.
The product has been constructed with an airtight seal. When packing the product for airplane
travel, do not seal-up the product to alleviate pressure build up due to atmospheric changes.
Do not open the product in a wet or sandy environment. Protect the interior from moisture and
debris in order to prevent malfunction or flooding.
Keep away from strong magnetic fields. Do not use or store this product in the vicinity of equipment
that generates strong electro-magnetic radiation or magnetic fields. Strong static charges or the
magnetic fields could cause malfunction, or affect the product's internal circuitry.
Avoid strong shocks/impacts or excess stress to prevent malfunction, damage or breakdown. Make
sure that the product has been securely mounted to other products in order to prevent injury, fall or
missing.
Do not carry the camera or housing by holding the accessories such as arm, cable, strobe, etc.
Heavy components may fall and cause damage or injury.
Do not rest heavy weight on the product. It might deform the outer casing, damage internal parts,
make the waterproofing fail, or result in fire or electric shock.
Never use chemicals, cosmetics, any petroleum solvents such as paint thinner, or neutral detergent
on the product. They may deform and damage the product.
Do not leave the product in places with hot temperatures such as inside of a car or in a car trunk in
summer. The heat may deform plastic parts of the product, damaging internal parts and resulting in
potential fire or electric shock. If the product is sealed tight in hot conditions, heated air expanding
inside the product may deform the casing and ruin the waterproofing.
Do not store the product in wet or high humidity place, to avoid mold, rust, corrosion or malfunction.
Do not store the product with naphthalene or camphor mothballs, or in locations such as a
laboratory where chemicals are used. This environment can cause mold, rust, corrosion or
malfunction.
SEA&SEA SUNPAK Co., Ltd. assumes no liability for compensation of loss of captured
images or expenses caused by loss of images, even if you are unable to shoot due to a
product defect or malfunction.
SEA&SEA SUNPAK Co., Ltd. will not be responsible for the replacement or compensation
for cameras, lenses or those accessories damaged due to your invalid operation.
SEA&SEA SUNPAK Co., Ltd. assumes no liability for errors or discrepancies in this manual.
Specifications and appearance are subject to change without notice.
CAUTION
50145
Safety Precautions
Manual Flash Trigger
(
S
)
Failure to heed the precautions listed below could result in serious
consequences. To prevent injury or damage to yourself and/or others,
please observe the precautions as they contain highly important information
related to personal and product safety.
Situations that could result in property damage or
personal injury.
CAUTION
Situations that could result in severe injury or death.
WARNING
Situations that involve a high risk of severe injury or
death.
DANGER
Maintenance and Storage
Never use chemicals, cosmetics, any petroleum solvents such as paint thinner, or neutral detergent
on the product. They may deform and damage the product.
Do not dry the product by heating (using a hair dryer, for example). Heating can deform and damage
the product.
If you will not use the product for an extended period of time, store it away from high temperatures,
high humidity, direct sunlight, or extreme cold.
Do not store the product with naphthalene or camphor mothballs, or in locations such as a laboratory
where chemicals are used. This environment can cause mold, rust, corrosion or malfunction.
Always remove batteries from the product after use.
Clean the light receiving and emitting parts of the Fiber-optic Cable ll, the housing and the strobe(s)
with a soft cloth or similar being careful not to scratch the parts.
(Current as of Dec.2021)
Mounting in housing.
Insert the LEDs in the Fiber-optic cable
sockets as shown.
Do nost twist or bend the cable during
installation.
If excessive force is applied to the cable, it
may break, causing the product to
malfunction.
External strobe(s) may fail to fire if the LEDs
are not properly inserted in the cable sockets.
CAUTION
3.
Mouting the LED in housing
4.
Keep dry. The battery is not waterproof, and may malfunction if immersed in water or exposed to
high levels of humidity. Rusting of the internal mechanism can cause irreparable damage.
Do not remove and/or damage the case of a battery. It may cause battery leakage, overheating or
explosion.
Never use batteries should you notice any changes such as leakage, discoloration or deformation.
When you notice the situation as abnormal, discontinue use immediately and take the product to a
SEA&SEA authorized service center for inspection.
Keep out of reach of children to prevent accidental ingestion. If swallowed, seek medical advice
immediately.
Do not leave or use batteries in an extreme hot environment. This may cause battery leakage,
overheating or battery performance deterioration.
Avoid strong shocks/impacts or excess stress to batteries.
Dirt on the battery terminals can prevent the product from functioning. Should the battery terminals
become dirty, wipe them with a clean, dry cloth before use.
Turn the equipment off after use. Remove batteries from the equipment when not in use. Store in
dry area with temperatures ranging from -20
℃
to 30
℃
(-4
°F to 86°F).
In some cases when the external strobe(s) fire(s) continuously, the strobe(s) may not keep up with
the camera’s trigger signal resulting in inconsistent firing.
Never expose the battery to flame or fire, or to excessive heat.
Never attempt to disassemble, alter or directly solder the battery. There are no userserviceable
parts. Tampering with battery may expose you to dangerous voltage, battery acid, or electrical
shock.
Never short-circuit the terminals of a battery, as it could result in battery leakage, heat generation,
fire, or explosion. Avoid contact with all metal objects during transporting and storage.
Never short-circuit the terminals of batteries installed in the product, as it could result in battery
leakage, heat generation, fire, explosion, or product malfunction.
Move leaking batteries away from fire or open flames immediately. The leaked fluid and its vapor
are combustible.
If the battery leakage contacts your skin or clothing, flush the affected area repeatedly 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.
Never attempt to insert the battery upside down or backward, as it could result in battery leakage or
explosion. Always confirm the direction of plus and minus before installation.
Never connect a battery directly to a plug outlet or car cigarette lighter.
Safety Precautions for Use of Battery
Manual Flash Trigger
(
S
)
1928-Z-01B
Attention
External strobe(s) cannot be fired when the
battery is run out.
Check the remaining battery level before use.
SEA&SEA Co., Ltd.
4-8-11, Nagasaki, Toshima-ku, Tokyo, Japan
171-0051 TEL. +81-3-5926-9320
http://www.seaandsea.jp
For safe handling of the product, please read the following precautions
carefully before use.
This product can be fitted in a SEA&SEA housing compatible with a
YS Converter for Sony cameras.
The Flash Trigger converts the camera's flash siganl to a light signal
to fire external strobe(s).
*Compatible only with manual strobes or strobe in manual mode.
*Not compatible with TTL photography.
*Refer to SEA&SEA English website for compatible accessories.
Specifications
*Specifications and appearance are subject to change without notice.
Battery Requirements
CR1632 (Coin type lithium battery)
Battery life
continuosu standby time : 100 hours.
Battery life
number of flashes : 12000.
Accessories
QR code
Operatiing temperatures limitation
1
℃~
40
℃
Identification of Parts
Fitting the main unit
Attach the base plate to the housing
with the fixing screw that were first
removed from the camera retaining
plate
Be careful not to pinch the cable during
installation.
If excessive force is applied to the cable, it
may break, causing the product to
malfunction.
The external strobe(s) may fail to fire if
excessive force is applied to the cable.
CAUTION
Before connecting, make sure that the Fiber-optic cable plugs and the fiber-optic cable
sockets are free from scratches, dirt and grime as these conditions may impede
performance.
To protect the sokets, do not remove the plugs from the fiber-optic cable sockets when
the fiber-optic cable is not connected.
Even if the fiber optic cable or the fiber optic socket plug comes off underwater, there will
be no risk of flooding.
Connecting strobe(s)
Turn on the camera and release the
shutter. The right and left LEDs will emit
light simultaneously when functioning
properly.
*
Do not look squarely at the flashing LEDs
when checking operation,
*
If both the LEDs or one of them does not light
up, the product is not installed correctly. Install
the product from the beginning.
*
The shutter speed that can be used depends
on the camera. Please check the
corresponding table.
1.
Checking the operation
When connecting only one fiber optic
cable, cover the unused fiber-optic cable
socket with the cap to prevent light from
dispersing.
*
If the product in not fitted in the correct
position, it will not work proplerly.
2.
Insert the optical fiber cable into
the connector until it stops.
OFF
TTL
MIN
FULL
3.
Set the strobe mode to
『 』
.
Turn the mode dial of the strobe to
『 』
.
*
When in
『 』
or
『
TTL
』
mode, the strobe will
not function properly.
Before using underwater, test-fire the strobe(s) to
ensure proper performance.
DANGER
WARNING
CAUTION
When installing or removing the Hot shoe Connector, be sure to hold the connector
part, if you push or pull on the cord, it may damage the connector causing contact
failure.
Connecting to the camera
Set the power switch to “ON” according
to the display.
*
When the battery has sufficient remaining
power, the power lamp will light up red for
about 5 seconds and then turn off.
*
If it does not light up or the lighting time is
extremely short, replace the battery.
1.
Turning on the power
Attach the hot shoe connector to the camera's
accessory shoe
*
If excessive force is applied to the cable, it may
break, causing the product to malfunction.
*
If the hot shoe connector is not attached
correctly, it will not work properly.
*
When the hot shoe connector is connected to
the camera with the power turned on, the LED
will illuminate, this is not a malfunction.
2.
Attaching the hot shoe connector
to the camera.
Power LED
Power Switch
(ON
⇔
OFF)
2.
Replace the camera retaining block
Replacing the camera retaining block:
Replace the removed camera retaining
plate with the base plate.
1.
Remove the “camera retaining plate” and “camera retaining
block” from the housing.
Sync connector
Connector
camera retaining plate
camera
retaining
block
Turn the two screws fixing the camera
retaining plate counterclockwise and
remove them.
Turn the two screws fixing the camera
retaining block counterclockwise and
remove them.
*
Be careful not to lose the removed
screws, as they will be used later.
*
Remove the Sync connector if any and
store it for future use.
camera retaining block
Screws
Hot shoe connector
Base Plate
Power LED
Power Switch
LED
Turn power OFF after use to prevent
battery draining.
Caution sticker