Sea&Sea YS-03 SOLIS, Instruction Manual

Page 1: ...03125 03126 YS 03 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: ...on Fiber optic cable socket for additional strobe Ready lamp Fixing Bolt Installing the Batteries Connecting the Strobe When using as a sub strobe Taking Photographs TTL photography Using the Diffuser Maintenance and Storage Specifications E 3 E 6 E 8 E 9 E 10 E 11 E 11 E 11 E 12 E 14 E 15 E 16 E 16 E 17 E 19 E 20 ...

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 03 SOLIS Silicone Grease Fixing Bolt Diffuser ...

Page 10: ... Fiber optic cable socket Slave sensor E 14 Battery cap E 12 Power switch E 10 READY lamp E 10 Strap eyelet E 17 Fiber optic cable hook E 14 Fiber optic cable socket for additional strobe E 10 Arm installation nut E 11 Reflector ...

Page 11: ...o OFF when you are not using the strobe TTL Set the power switch to this position when you take a photography OFF TTL The fiber optic cable socket for additional strobe is not a slave sensor When using this strobe as a main strobe etc an additional strobe may be fired using the second fiber optic socket Illuminates in red when the strobe is ready to fire ...

Page 12: ... the wrong side as this can result in damage to the arm installation nut 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 To mount the strobe to an arm insert the fixing bolt in the direction of the arrow ...

Page 13: ...ull 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 AA alkaline battery AA Ni MH battery Fig 2 Power switch ...

Page 14: ...attery 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...

Page 15: ... 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 16: ...ic cable adapter included in the DX 8000G DX 1G DX 2G to the housing and then use a fiber optic cable Refer to the housing instruction manual before use The fiber optic cable socket for additional strobe is not a slave sensor When using this strobe as a main strobe etc another strobe can be added using a fiber optic cable Fiber optic cable adapter When using the second strobe Main strobe Fiber opt...

Page 17: ...cs the camera s built in TTL flash Disable camera s red eye reduction function Disable camera s AF assist light Please refer to our website for the latest information Set the power switch to TTL 2 Take a photography CAUTION Slave TTL will function only when you use the camera s built in flash or other TTL strobe connected to the camera Slave TTL will not work if the main light source camera s buil...

Page 18: ...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 19: ...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 03 SOLIS further from the subject When images are overexposed turn off underwater light if used with the strobe Note Tabs A ...

Page 20: ...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 21: ...F 104 F Weight Approx 441g 14 7oz excl batteries incl fixing bolt Weight underwater Approx 60g 0 35oz incl batteries and fixing bolt 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 The specifications and external design are subject to change without notice N...

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