O O P P E E N N I I N N G G A A N N D D C C L L O O S S I I N N G G - Ikelite DS160 Instructions Manual

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D D S S 1 1 6 6 0 0 S S U U B B S S T T R R O O B B E E
The Ikelite DS1 60 strobe combines high intensity output and wide coverage angle
in a compact, versatile design. This strobe features 1 60 watt-sec. intensity and covers
a full 1 00° using the diffuser. Special soft-lite reflector provides rich reds, oranges, and
warmer flesh tones.
The Ikelite DS1 60 strobe is pre-flash compatible and operates with both traditional film
cameras and digital still cameras. Multiple firing modes are featured, including TTL/Auto
exposure.
The DS1 60 electronics are safely sealed separately from the battery pack. The industrial
grade NiMH batteries recycle in an incredible 1 .5 seconds and the NiMH pack
is easily interchangeable with a spare unit. When in the "B B a a t t t t w w / / L L i i t t e e " position, the fuel
gauge references the remaining battery capacity. Aim the DS1 60 and illuminate your
subject's colors with the built-in modeling light / night diving light.
O O V V E E R R V V I I E E W W O O F F D D S S 1 1 6 6 0 0 F F E E A A T T U U R R E E S S
• Separate power and firing mode switches.
• Interchangeable battery pack features industrial grade NiMH batteries.
• LED fuel gauge approximates the remaining battery capacity.
• Visual ready light indicates when strobe has recycled.
• Female Ikelite bulkhead connector accepts different camera sync cords and the
EV-Controller #41 00.6.
• Exposure guide label references recommended exposure settings.
• Separate diffuser provides softer lighting and wider coverage angle.
B B E E C C O O M M I I N N G G F F A A M M I I L L I I A A R R
Before using the Ikelite Substrobe, please read this owners manual thoroughly and retain
for future reference. We recommend that you become familiar with the features and
functions of the Ikelite Substrobe before trying the camera and strobe in the water. And
if you have not done so, we suggest reading your camera owner's manual.
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O O P P E E N N I I N N G G A A N N D D C C L L O O S S I I N N G G

Always turn the Substrobe OFF before opening.
O O P P E E N N I I N N G G T T H H E E S S T T R R O O B B E E
Turn the strobe OFF, and place the strobe face down on a flat surface.
Slide the locking lever out by either grasping the sides of the lever and pulling it out OR
use your thumb to apply slight pressure to the top of the lever and slide it out.
Flip the lever up and then rotate the lever counter-clockwise 90°. The internal spring
automatically pushes open the strobe. Lift the rear section off of the strobe front (See
illustrations on page 7). The rear section is the NiMH battery pack for the strobe.
The NiMH pack does NOT remain waterproof when removed from the strobe.
Therefore, we suggest keeping the open portion of the NiMH pack pointed down while
removing to eliminate the possibility of water droplets falling inside. The NiMH batteries
remain permanently secured inside the pack.
The front section of the DS1 61 , which houses the main electronics, is safely sealed
separately from the NiMH pack. The front section will remain waterproof when the
NiMH pack is removed. However, avoid salt-water contact with the battery pins.
Damage/corrosion can cause a short circuit. D D O O N N O O T T disassemble the strobe or the
NiMH pack. We suggest storage of your strobe with the locking lever OPEN to allow
any hydrogen/air mixture to escape.
O O - - R R I I N N G G
The o-ring is located on the inside rim of the NiMH pack. Keep the o-ring and the sealing
surfaces clean. D D O O N N O O T T stretch the o-ring when cleaning. It is not necessary to lubricate
the o-ring. Never use spray lubricant because it may crack the plastic.
R R E E C C H H A A R R G G E E T T H H E E B B A A T T T T E E R R Y Y P P A A C C K K
See "NiMH BATTERY PACK" section for recharging information (page 8).
C C L L O O S S I I N N G G T T H H E E S S T T R R O O B B E E
Make sure the power switch has been rotated to the off position.
Place the front of the strobe face down on a flat surface. Check that the o-ring and
sealing surfaces are clean; make sure the o-ring is positioned properly inside the rim of
the NiMH pack. Place the locking lever in the open position (slide the lever out, flip the
lever up, and rotate the lever counterclockwise 90 degrees until it stops).
Align the front and rear sections of the strobe. Lower the NiMH pack onto the front
section of the strobe. Proper alignment of the two sections is extremely important to
avoid possible damage to the internal components.
To seal the strobe, simply press down slightly on the rear of the NiMH pack and rotate
the lever clockwise 90 degrees until it stops. Flip the lever down and then slide the lever
into the locked position to properly seal the strobe.
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