Setting Up An External Strobe; About Sync Cords; Attaching A Sync Cord - Ikelite 6970.03 Instruction Manual

Setting Up An External Strobe

We recommend attaching an external strobe for the optimal color
and clarity in a wide variety of shooting situations, including daylight
photography. An external strobe may be triggered by electrical sync
cord.
NOTE: Optional external Tray and Handle necessary to attach an
external strobe.

About Sync Cords

Attaching a strobe via electrical sync cord provides fast strobe recycle
times. When a compatible Ikelite DS strobe is attached via sync
cord, circuitry built into the housing allows the strobe to communicate
directly with the camera to trigger the strobe and adjust its power for
perfect exposure.
Strobes from SEA&SEA, INON, and Nikonos attached by electrical
sync cord are not capable of powering the TTL circuitry built into this
housing. These strobes must be used in manual power modes only
when connected via electrical sync cord.

Attaching a Sync Cord

A bulkhead cap or sync cord must be attached to the housing for
waterproof operation. Never submerge the housing without either
a sync cord or waterproof bulkhead cap attached.
1. Remove the bulkhead cap
2. Lightly lubricate the sync cord o-rings. We recommend using only
Ikelite silicone lubricant to eliminate the possibility of swelling due to
incompatible compounds.
Line up the pins and receptacles and insert the sync cord plug into
the housing bulkhead.
3. Rotate the knurled retaining ring until snug on the housing
bulkhead. Do not use pliers or tools to tighten the retaining ring.
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