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- Page 1 03129 UNDERWATER STROBE YS-D3 DUO Rev.1.06 取扱説明書 Instruction Manual...
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Contents ......................Safety Precautions E-03 Safety Precautions for Use of Battery ................E-06 Precautions on Handling the O-rings ................E-08 Check the bundle ........................ E-10 ......................E-11 Name of each part ....................... Switch operation E-12 READY/TTL lamp and buzzer ................... E-14 Strobe YS Base/Strobe Ball Base ................ -
Page 11: Check The Bundle
Check the bundle Before using this product, please make sure that all included items are included. YS-D3 DUO Diffuser Strobe ball base Silicon grease Mounting screws Hex wrench Rubber Cap for Fiber Optic Socket ●Strap for diffuser... -
Page 12: Name Of Each Part
Name of each part Fiber-optic cable socket (for additional strobe)(P.E-21) Target light (P.E-13) Fiber-optic cable hook (P.E-21) Strap eyelet (P.E-29) Fiber-optic cable socket (Slave sensor)(P.E-21) Connector Cap Rubber Cap for （P.E-19） Fiber Optic Socket Explosion-proof valve Battery cap Light level control (P.E-17) (P.E-13) Fiber-optic... -
Page 13: Switch Operation
Name of each part Switch operation Caution Do not turn on the power with the light sensor exposed Always attach the "Rubber Cap for Fiber Optic Socket" to the fiber optic socket except when attaching the fiber optic cable. If the power is turned on while the optical sensor is exposed, the optical sensor may react to external light and unexpected light emission may occur. - Page 14 Name of each part Caution ●The flash pattern of the built-in flash differs depending on the model of the digital camera. Since it is necessary to set a customized mode depending on the flash pattern, please check the setting by firing a test flash before shooting. “Check mode switch”...
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Page 15: Ready/Ttl Lamp And Buzzer
Name of each part READY/TTL lamp and buzzer Strobe status is indicated by a lamp display and an audible buzzer. *The buzzer can be set to mute in the customize mode.(P.E-36) State Lamp Indication Buzzer operation... -
Page 16: Strobe Ys Base/Strobe Ball Base
Name of each part Strobe Ball Base/Strobe YS Base A strobe ball base is included with this product. By replacing it with the Strobe YS Base (sold separately), you can choose how to attach the strobe to the housing depending on the shooting situation. Strobe ball base Hex wrench Set the strobe ball base on the main body... - Page 17 Name of each part Fixing bolt/Strobe YS Base (sold separately) When attaching this product to an arm, etc., insert the fixing bolt into the strobe YS base from the direction where the nut is not located and fix it in place.
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Page 18: Put The Batteries In
Preparation for Shooting O-ring maintenance This product maintains its waterproof performance with O-rings; to take full advantage of the O-rings' functions, be sure to maintain the O-rings before setting up the product. ●O-rings must be removed for maintenance. O-ring Caution ●After maintenance, install the O-ring securely in the designated O-ring groove. - Page 19 Put the batteries in ▽ mark Check that the marks on 〇 ▽ the battery cap are aligned. ●Make sure there are no scratches or debris on the O-ring. Battery cap Align the battery cap with the OPEN ( ) position and push it into the main unit.
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Page 20: Set Up The Strobe
Set up the strobe. The cords to be connected to this product and various settings differ depending on the type of camera/housing to be used. This section describes the connection method for each connection cord. For information on how to take pictures by connection cord, see "Let's take pictures"... -
Page 21: Connect With Fiber Optic Cable
Set up the strobe Connect with fiber optic cable To make this product emit light using the light from the camera's built-in flash, connect it to the camera with a fiber-optic cable (optional). When connected to a camera with a fiber-optic cable, this product senses the light from the camera's built-in flash and emits light in sync with it. - Page 22 Connect the fiber-optic cable between the fiber-optic cable socket of the main strobe and the light receiving sensor of the strobe to be augmented. Additional strobe YS-D3 DUO (Main strobe) Fiber-optic sockets for additional light Fiber-optic sockets for additional light...
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Page 23: Connect With A Sync Cord
Set up the strobe Connect with a sync cord When using this product with a camera housing equipped with a strobe connector/converter connector, use a sync cord (optional) to connect. Remove the connector cap of the sync cord and check the O-ring (strobe side/camera/housing side) ●Make sure there are no scratches, debris, etc., and apply a thin layer of silicon grease. - Page 24 Set up the strobe Turn C of the sync cord until it stops. ●Tighten the screws securely. ●When removing the sync cord, loosen C and B in this order, then hold A and pull it straight out. ●Do not pull on the cord. Caution ●Do not touch the connector terminals with your fingers.
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Page 25: Quick Setup Guide
Quick Setup Guide Depending on your shooting style, you may need to change camera/flash settings. Please refer to the following to confirm the necessary settings. 1. Set camera/TTL converter to TTL 2. Check the list of pre-flash cancel settings and light input settings of the camera in use and change the settings of this strobe. -
Page 26: Take A Picture
Take a picture Caution ●If this product is used to emit light continuously, a protection circuit will be activated to limit the amount of light emitted. Please stop using the product until the lamp returns from blinking yellow to lit green. ●Do not use the product with the light-emitting part of the product covered. - Page 27 Take a picture RC mode shooting To shoot in RC mode with a camera equipped with an RC system, set the camera to RC mode. Set the mode switch to [RC]. Adjust the light intensity on the camera side. ●The strobe's light intensity control dial can also be used. Shooting ●...
- Page 28 Take a picture Manual Shooting Use the light level control dial to adjust the flash output for shooting. Set the mode to Manual 1 [ ] or Manual 2 [ *Long press of the target light button alternates the mode. ●Set to [ ] when shooting with a digital camera that has a pre-flash function. ●Select [ ] when shooting with a digital camera that does not have a pre-flash function.
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Page 29: When Connected With A Synchro Cord
Take a picture Take a picture When connected with a synchro cord Manual Shooting Use the light level control dial to adjust the flash output for shooting. Turn mode switch to [M]. Adjust the light intensity control dial. Shooting When a sync cord is connected, the mode is fixed to Manual 2 [... -
Page 30: Use A Diffuser
Take a picture Use a diffuser A diffuser is included with this product. Please use it according to your photographic application. ● GN:28 （ FULL Luminescence） , Angle of illumination ： 100°×110° Install Thread the included diffuser strap through the strap hole on the product. Strap hole Set the diffuser on the strobe body Turn the diffuser clockwise and set it firmly... - Page 31 Take a picture Detach Turn the diffuser counterclockwise and remove it. Shooting Tip! ●When shooting in bright locations, the camera tends to overexpose the image. If the camera's exposure compensation cannot fully adjust the exposure, lower the camera's ISO sensitivity or extend the length of the arm to minimize the distance between the product and the subject.
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Page 32: Customize Mode
Customize mode This setting is required for Optical DS-TTL and Manual 2 shooting. Make sure the mode switch is set to OFF. Turn the light intensity control dial to the "5.6" position. While holding down the target light button, turn the mode switch to [TTL]. The panel blinks blue and the DS-TTL setting starts. - Page 33 Customize mode Turn the mode switch to turn the power OFF. The settings are saved and the customize mode is closed. Make sure the mode switch is set to OFF. Turn the light intensity control dial to the "5.6" position. While holding down the target light button, turn the mode switch to [TTL].
- Page 34 Customize mode Mode Light Quantity Adjustment Dial （Factory Default） Light level control dial and light input mode Change the light intensity adjustment dial to the position shown in the table at right, and press the target light button to change to the mode shown in the table at right.
- Page 35 Customize mode Make sure the mode switch is set to OFF. Turn the light intensity control dial to the "5.6" position. While holding down the target light button, turn the mode switch to [RC]. The panel flashes red and the RC mode setting is initiated.
- Page 36 Customize mode Make sure the mode switch is set to OFF. Turn the light intensity control dial to the "5.6" position. While holding down the target light button, turn the mode switch to [RC]. The panel flashes red and the RC mode setting is initiated.
- Page 37 Customize mode Make sure the mode switch is set to OFF. Turn the light intensity control dial to the "5.6" position. While holding down the target light button, turn the mode switch to [M]. The panel flashes white and the system setup begins.
- Page 38 Customize mode Auto power off To reduce power consumption, the power is automatically turned off when there is no signal input for a certain period of time. To resume use, turn the power back on. Sleep To reduce power consumption, the READY/TTL lamp blinks in light blue when there is no signal input for a certain period of time, and the unit enters the power-saving mode.
- Page 39 Customize mode Auto power off Light Quantity Adjustment Dial 5分 Light level control dial and auto power off setting 10分 Change the light intensity adjustment dial to 30分 the position shown in the table at right, and press the target light button to change to the 60分...
- Page 40 Customize mode (Restore factory defaults) Make sure the mode switch is set to OFF. Turn the light intensity control dial to the "5.6" position. While holding down the target light button, turn the mode switch to [M]. The panel flashes white and the system setup begins.
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Page 41: Care And Storage Precautions
Care and storage precautions Caution ●After use, be sure to soak the product in fresh water thoroughly as shown in the illustration under waterproof conditions, and then wash it under running water. Wash moving parts (levers, buttons, etc.) while moving them. Do not move the battery cap when washing. -
Page 42: Troubleshooting
The image taken is dark although the light is flashing in manual shooting. ●Is the flash mode of the camera's built-in flash/main strobe compatible with that of the YS-D3 DUO? (P.J-23) ●For details, please refer to the "Customize" section of the YS-D3 DUO introduction page on our website. - Page 43 Troubleshooting Image taken in DS-TTL mode is too bright/dark ●Is the fiber-optic cable firmly connected? (P.E-21) Is the light level control dial set to +/- compensation in DS-TTL mode? (P.E-13) ●The correction with the light level control dial may not be effective depending on the shooting conditions or camera settings.
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Page 44: Specification
Specification Control section Mode switch (OFF / /DS-TTL) Target light switch (ON HIGH / ON LOW / OFF) Light level control dial Operation indication READY lamp (LED lights red when charging is complete) TTL lamp (LED lights green for about 2 seconds when auto-dimming is activated) Guide No. -
Page 45: List Of Settings By Camera
When shooting in RC mode with an OM SYSTEMS (OLYMPUS) camera, no custom settings are required. Select "RC mode shooting" in the flash mode setting on the camera side; YS-D3 DUO should be set to "RC" for shooting mode. *For details on "RC mode shooting," please refer to the user's manual of the camera to be used. - Page 46 List of settings by camera List of strobe settings (camera's built-in flash) 【Canon】 (As of August 2023.8) Camera Camera flash setting Strobe mode dial Pre-flash cancel setting Optical input setting IXY 410F *1 *2 Power Shot SX230HS *2 Power Shot S100 Power Shot G1 X *2 Power Shot D20 Power Shot S110 *2...
- Page 47 List of settings by camera List of strobe settings (camera's built-in flash) 【Sony】 (As of August 2023.8) Camera Camera flash setting Strobe mode dial Pre-flash cancel setting Optical input setting RX100 RX100Ⅱ Compact digital RX100Ⅲ Forced luminescence manual 1 / TTL A( Default setting ）...
- Page 48 Operation in case of warning or abnormality Condition Lamp display Buzzer operation Details The light-emitting operation is temporarily stopped because the internal temperature h a s r e a c h e d o r e x c e e d e d t h e s p e c i f i e d value.