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E-15

Connecting the Strobe

CAUTION

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3

Some housing are not compatible with fiber-optic cable.

When you use this strobe, connect the strobe to the camera 

(housing) with a fiber-optic cable (optional). Using a built-in 

slave sensor, this strobe is triggered by sensing the light 

from a digital camera's built-in flash. If the fiber-optic cable is 

not used, depending on the shooting conditions the strobe 

may not fire.

Insert the fiber-optic cable's 

connector into the fiber-optic 

cable socket (slave sensor) of 

the strobe until it stops

Connect the fiber-optic cable's 

connector to the socket in the 

housing

2

Secure the fiber-optic cable 

with the fiber-optic cable hook

When the housing is not equipped 
with the socket, attach the optional 
strobe mask to the flash window of 
the housing, and then connect the 
fiber-optic cable.

The second fiber optic socket on the 
right may be used to fire an 
additional strobe. Please refer to 
page E-10 for details.
Refer to page E-15 when using this 
strobe as a sub-strobe.

Optional strobe
mask

Fiber-optic cable hook

Summary of Contents for YS-01 SOLIS

Page 1: ...03124 YS 01 SOLIS UNDERWATER STROBE Instruction Manual ...

Page 2: ...ct its performance Note Introduction 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 separate collection of waste electrical and...

Page 3: ... Parts Operation Target light switch Ready TTL lamp Fixing Bolt Installing the Batteries Connecting the Strobe Taking Photographs Manual photography DS TTL photography Using the Diffuser Maintenance and Storage Specifications E 3 E 6 E 8 E 9 E 10 E 11 E 12 E 12 E 13 E 15 E 18 E 18 E 20 E 21 E 23 E 24 ...

Page 4: ...ircuitry 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 void product warranty Take the product to a SEA SEA authorized service center for repair or inspection Use only batteries approved for use in this product Do not mix old and new batteries of different...

Page 5: ... turn the product off immediately should you notice flooding or leakage When the product is flooded 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 Do not open the battery cap in the vicinity of open flames The product has been constructed with an airtight seal When packing the product for airplane ...

Page 6: ...ing 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 watertightness Do not store the product in wet or high humidity place to avoid mold rust corrosion or malfunction If you do not use the product for an extended period of time periodic maintenance will keep internal electronic parts from...

Page 7: ...plenty of water avoid rubbing and seek medical advice Battery has a specific polarity Never force the battery into the charger or the strobe Always check the and polarity before installation Incorrect orientation may cause permanent battery damage Never connect a battery directly to a plug outlet or car cigarette lighter WARNING Keep dry The battery is not waterproof and may malfunction if immerse...

Page 8: ...formance or shortened life Dirt on the battery terminals can prevent the product from functioning Should the battery terminals became 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 to 86 Use rechargeable batteries are valuable resource Please recycle u...

Page 9: ...E 8 Accessories Before using this model check to make sure that all accessories are present YS 01 SOLIS Silicone Grease Fixing Bolt Diffuser ...

Page 10: ... 15 LED target light E 11 Battery cap E 13 Mode switch E 10 Target light switch E 11 Fiber optic cable socket for additional strobe E 16 Light level control dial E 11 Arm installation nut E 12 Reflector READY TTL lamp E 12 Strap eyelet E 21 Fiber optic cable hook E 15 ...

Page 11: ...pre flashes mode switch settings can differ so check settings before shooting by conducting test flashes When 30 minutes has passed from turning on the power or last emission of the strobe the power will turn off automatically auto power off When turning on the power again set the mode switch to OFF before setting the desired mode CAUTION Pre flash With some types of digital cameras the light amou...

Page 12: ...re when the Ready lamp illuminates in red The target light continues to be illuminated until pushing the swith setting the mode switch to OFF or until the power turns off automatically auto power off The target light will flicker when the batteries get low this is not a malfunction Light level control dial Light amount can be adjusted in 10 increments when the mode switch is set to or In DS TTL mo...

Page 13: ...r firing with DS TTL flash output Do not tighten the fixing bolt up on the product unless it is being attached to an arm Remove the fixing bolt from the product when storing Take care not to insert the fixing bolt from the wrong side as this can result in damage to the arm installation nut To mount the strobe to an arm insert the fixing bolt in the direction of the arrow ...

Page 14: ...hen open a battery cap always pull battery caps sideways Insert four batteries with the polarity shown in the battery compartment Fig 2 Be careful when opening the strobe battery compartment Remove the battery cap in a horizontal position to prevent water drops from entering the battery compartment This model can be powered by the following batteries Use four of each type Fig 1 TTL N MIN FULL OFF ...

Page 15: ...tery cap Replace the batteries when it takes 30 seconds or more until the Ready TTL lamp illuminates in red after firing at full 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 malfunction or d...

Page 16: ... fiber optic cable s connector into the fiber optic cable socket slave sensor of the strobe until it stops Connect the fiber optic cable s connector to the socket in the housing 2 Secure the fiber optic cable with the fiber optic cable hook When the housing is not equipped with the socket attach the optional strobe mask to the flash window of the housing and then connect the fiber optic cable The ...

Page 17: ...t full power This is caused by an insufficient amount of light coming from the main strobe accompanying the use of flash dimming functionality with the light level control dial In such cases please set the light level control dial on the main strobe to FULL The YS 01 can be used as a sub strobe if it is connected through a fiber optic cable to a main strobe that is connected to a digital camera Pl...

Page 18: ...E 17 Connecting the Strobe Main strobe Fiber optic cable Sub strobe ...

Page 19: ...e switvh to or When shooting with a digital camera that pre flash set to When shooting with a digital camera that does not pre flash set to 2 3 Adjust with the light level control dial Take a photograph Disable camera s red eye reduction function Disable camera s AF assist light Please refer to our website for the latest information ...

Page 20: ...era to the housing Then connect the housing and this product together with a fiber optic cable Set the mode switch to and the light level control dial to FULL point the digital camera at the front of the strobe and shoot an image The built in flash of the camera must flash 3 Check the image captured by the camera If you see a white flash in the strobe or an image that is completely white then the ...

Page 21: ...e the amount of light for exposure if you get an overexposed image DS TTL mode is activated only when you are using a camera s built in flash or other TTL strobe connected to the camera Use this strobe as a sub strobe of the main strobe DS TTL can not be used if the main strobe camera s built in flash is not equipped with the TTL function or if the main strobe camera s built in flash dose not pre ...

Page 22: ...ot properly attached it may fall off get lost or become damaged 1 2 Attach the included diffuser strap to the strap eyelets on the diffuser and the strobe Align the notches on the top and bottom of the diffuser with the protrusions on the reflector 3 Firmly set the tabs on the diffuser into the grooves on the right and left side of the body Strap eyelet Protrusions Tab Notches Grooves Left and rig...

Page 23: ...ultaneously to remove the tabs from the side grooves Detaching the diffuser To prevent overexposure in bright environments with a lot of ambient light adjust the camera s exposure compensa tion lower the camera s ISO sensitivity and or distance the YS 01 SOLIS further from the subject When images are overexposed turn off underwater light if used with the strobe Note Tabs A ...

Page 24: ...nded 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 After using the product maintain the O rings before storing...

Page 25: ...lt Construction ABS resin Polycarbonate resin Depth rating 75m 250ft Dimensions WxHxD 75 111 129mm 3 4 4 5 1inches Specifications Ready lamp Illuminates in red when the strobe is ready to fire TTL lamp Illuminate in green for approx 3 sec after firing with DS TTL flash output The specifications and external design are subject to change without notice Number of flashes and recycle time depends on t...

Page 26: ...1 4 6 KItasenzoku Ohta ku Tokyo Japan 145 0062 TEL 81 3 5701 5533 SEA SEA Co Ltd World Customer Service Center TEL 81 3 6421 1566 Current as of Jan 2020 シーアンドシー株式会社 カスタマーサービスセンター 1901 Z 01A ...

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