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- Page 1 DS162 Strobe with Video Light Product Numbers 40162US • 40162EU • 40162AU • 40162UK • 40162X...
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Page 2: About This Product
About this Product Thank you for your purchase of Ikelite equipment. Please read this instruction manual completely before attempting to operate or dive with this product. Please visit ikelite.com to register your product to receive information on any updates, notices, or recalls pertaining to your equipment. -
Page 3: Important Notices
Important Notices DO NOT lubricate or remove the battery pack o-ring. » DO NOT use lubricants, cleaners, or any chemical on the » o-ring or battery pack. The battery pack is NOT waterproof when removed from the » strobe front. NEVER use, ship, or travel with a water damaged battery pack. -
Page 4: Table Of Contents
Contents About this Product Included in the Box Important Notices Getting to Know Your Strobe Setting Up Your Strobe Removing the Battery Pack Charging the Battery Pack Attaching the Battery Pack Using the Diffuser Attaching the Diffuser Choosing an Arm System Attaching a Sync Connector Using Your Strobe Turning the Strobe On... -
Page 6: Getting To Know Your Strobe
Getting to Know Your Strobe Flashtube Battery Pack Reflector Video Light Mount Bulkhead... - Page 7 Toggle Lock BACK Mount Power Exposure Switch Switch Fuel Switch Gauge Fuel Lock TTL Full Gauge Batt w/Lite Ready Light Ready Light w/Lite SIDE...
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Page 8: Setting Up Your Strobe
Setting Up Your Strobe Removing the Battery Pack The battery pack is NOT waterproof when detached from the » strobe front. Do not remove or lubricate the battery pack o-ring. » 1. Turn the Power Switch to the OFF position and place the strobe face down on a flat surface. - Page 9 To extend the lifetime of the pack, avoid fully discharging the » battery pack. If the battery pack is nearly depleted, we recommend charging » to approximately 50% prior to long-term storage. When storing for extended periods of time, cycle the battery »...
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Page 10: Attaching The Battery Pack
GREEN The charging indicator LED on the front of the charger glows green when the charger is plugged into a power source and when the pack is fully charged. When glowing green the charger is in trickle charge mode. The charging indicator LED glows red when charging the pack. Typical charge time is 4 hours. -
Page 11: Using The Diffuser
6. Press firmly on the toggle lock and rotate clockwise 90 degrees until it stops. 7. Flip the toggle lock down and slide in to the locked position. Using the Diffuser The standard diffuser may be attached to further soften and spread the edges of the strobe’s light output. -
Page 12: Choosing An Arm System
1. Remove the bulkhead cap. 2. Lightly lubricate the connector o-ring. We recommend using only Ikelite silicone lubricant to eliminate the possibility of swelling due to incompatible compounds. -
Page 13: Using Your Strobe
3. Line up the pins and receptacles and insert the sync cord plug into the bulkhead. The plug should slide easily into the bulkhead. If you feel resistence, do not force it. Remove the plug and check alignment. Waterproof bulkhead cap Bulkhead 4. - Page 14 Clockwise one stop from OFF. In this position the LED marked 2 on the Fuel Gauge acts as a visual indicator that the strobe is ready to fire. The flash does fire in this mode. The video light is off. ON W/LITE Clockwise two stops from OFF.
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Page 15: Checking Battery Level
Checking Battery Level When the switch is rotated to the Batt w/Lite position, the strobe will initiate a test sequence before briefly displaying the Fuel Gauge indicating approximate remaining battery level. Each LED represents approximately 25% of the battery capacity. Fuel Gauge 75-100% 50-75%... -
Page 16: Positioning The Strobe
SOS / TTL • In ON or ON W/LITE power setting, the strobe will automatically adjust the flash duration based on signals received from the camera or trigger device. Use only with compatible systems and accessories; refer to your housing instruction manuals for information on TTL compatibility with this strobe. -
Page 17: Rapid Firing
• The Ready Light LED doubles as a confidence signal. The LED will momentarily glow green after the strobe fires if the strobe has received a TTL quench signal. • If the Ready Light does not glow red, check that the battery pack is fully charged and the strobe power switch is set to the ON or ON W/LITE position. -
Page 18: Travel And Storage
5. Remove the battery pack and charge according to its instructions. 6. Attach the battery pack cover to the battery pack. 7. Store the strobe front and battery pack in a cool, dry place. Learning about Underwater Photography Visit http://www.ikelite.com/photoschool or scan the QR code:... -
Page 19: Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting Water enters the battery pack. • Remove battery pack, clean and dry the strobe front. • Dispose of the battery pack at an approved local facility. • Replace the battery with a new battery pack. • Never re-use a battery pack that has been exposed to water. Photos are over-exposed (too light). -
Page 20: Limited Warranty
(1) year from the original date of purchase. Defective products should be returned to Ikelite postage paid. Ikelite will, at its sole discretion, repair or replace such products, and will return to customer postage paid. -
Page 21: Contact Us
Always include name, shipping address, email address, and phone number inside of the package. Send postage paid to: Ikelite Underwater Systems Attention: Service Department 50 W 33rd St Indianapolis, IN 46208 USA +1 (317) 923-4523 ikelite@ikelite.com...