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ONEUW ONE160x MkII User Manual

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  • Page 2 Thank you for purchasing an ONEUW product! We have created this innovative underwater strobe by interpreting your requests and suggestions with the highest technological expression and an extreme attention to quality. Please read this user guide carefully before using your ONE160x-MarkII underwater strobe.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    CONTENTS IMPORTANT INFORMATION CE Mark - Safety notes ............1 CE Mark ................... 1 Warnings and caution .............. 1 Warnings and information in the chapters ......3 BASIC INFORMATION Key features overview ............4 Available versions ..............6 Nikon - Flash exposure modes ..........6 Canon - Flash exposure modes ..........
  • Page 4 CONTENTS Rotary control switch function ..........18 Display indications .............. 19 Inverted display mode - Check flash ........21 Power output reading ............21 FLASH EXPOSURE MODES - ADVANCED OPERATIONS 10.0 Flash exposure modes ............22 10.1 digital-TTL - film-TTL auto mode ..........22 10.2 s-TTL auto mode ..............
  • Page 5 CONTENTS 15.2 Synchro cables ............... 36 15.3 Fiber-optic cable socket ............37 15.4 Fiber-optic cables ..............37 SINGLE-STROBE AND MULTI-STROBE SET-UP 16.0 Single-Strobe and Multi-Strobe set-up ........ 38 16.1 Nikon cameras ............... 38 16.2 Setting the ONE160's SLAVE mode ........39 16.3 Nikon connection wiring ............
  • Page 6 CONTENTS 23.0 Environmental protection - Information on disposal ... 57 23.1 Electrical and electronic equipment disposal ......57 23.2 Battery disposal ..............58 24.0 General information - Notices ..........59 24.1 Trade mark® information ............60 25.0 Annotations ................ 61...

  • Page 7: Important Information

    Any tampering with the flash will void the warranty. All inspections and repairs must be carried out at ONEUW’s premises or authorized service centers. • Never short-circuit the terminals of the battery packs and do not attempt, for any reason, to disassemble them.
  • Page 8 IMPORTANT INFORMATION • Do not leave the strobe in overheated environments such as car interiors in summer or boat engine compartments. Do not expose the strobe in summer directly to the sun for prolonged periods, overheating can damage the unit and create dangerous situations. •...

  • Page 9: Warnings And Information In The Chapters

    IMPORTANT INFORMATION 1.3 Warnings and informations in the chapters The following chapters contain further notes in the form of "danger warnings" or "technical information notes". The type of annotation is easily recognizable by the icon that precedes it as indicated below. This icon indicates warnings concerning potentially dangerous situations that could result in property damage or personal injury.

  • Page 10: Basic Information

    BASIC INFORMATION 2.0 Key features overview ONE160x-MarkII (MkII) is a professional underwater strobe with maximum energy of 162 Ws (J) and Guide Number 20 (ISO100-1m-full power). The beam angle is 130° (GN16). The ONE160x-MkII digital strobe is available for Nikon, Canon and Sony cameras.
  • Page 11 BASIC INFORMATION Two large lever selectors, a multifunction rotary control switch and a wide control display allows us to set and monitor every function. The left MAIN red lever selector operates the control of the pilot light and the TTL flash light reading mode. The 7 - PL - TTL control lamps indicate (1) flash readiness, (2) switching on of the pilot light and (3) selection of the TTL mode respectively.

  • Page 12: Available Versions

    BASIC INFORMATION 3.0 Available versions The ONE160x-MkII digital strobe is available for Nikon, Canon and Sony cameras on the same unit. All the digital protocols are installed on board the strobe and the appropriate one will be selected directly by the user depending on the camera brand in use (chapter 14.1).

  • Page 13: Canon - Flash Exposure Modes

    BASIC INFORMATION 3.2 Canon - Flash exposure modes § E-TTL auto flash exposure mode - digital camera connected to strobe via synchro cable (wiring in according to the specific protocol - chapter 16.4) § film-TTL auto flash exposure mode - film camera (or digital camera with converter) connected to strobe via synchro cable §...

  • Page 14: Strobe Parts And Controls

    BASIC INFORMATION 4.0 Strobe parts and controls...
  • Page 15 BASIC INFORMATION...

  • Page 16: Getting Started - Power Supply Management

    GETTING STARTED - POWER SUPPLY MANAGEMENT 5.0 Power supply management Power is supplied by a removable NiMH battery pack made with the best professional high-energy cells from Panasonic. More than 250 flashes at full power are ensured with a fully-charged battery pack. The recharge times, electronically managed by CPU, range from 0.1 to 1.6 seconds.

  • Page 17: Installing And Removing The Battery Pack

    GETTING STARTED - POWER SUPPLY MANAGEMENT 5.3 Installing and removing the battery pack Due to its semi-circle shape, the battery pack is inserted in a specific way, with the side to be inserted showing the + positive and - negative power pins.

  • Page 18: Battery Pack State Of Charge Check

    If the power pins into the battery compartment are oxidized they will have to be replaced. The repair must be carried out at ONEUW’s premises or authorized service centers. Do not charge the battery pack when it is placed in the battery compartment - remove and charge it in a cool and ventilated place to avoid overheating.

  • Page 19: Air Transport - Shipments

    GETTING STARTED - POWER SUPPLY MANAGEMENT To mantain the optimal capacity of battery packs, partial charges should be avoided as much as possible. They should first be completely discharged and then fully recharged. To improve the capacity and duration of battery packs some full discharge-charge cycles are recommended every three months.
  • Page 20 GETTING STARTED - POWER SUPPLY MANAGEMENT When the battery packs are shipped by courier, the “NOT RESTRICTED” words and the "Special Provision A199" number must be included in the description of goods on the Air Waybill as required by IATA DGR 8.2.6. Always travel or ship with the battery pack removed from the strobe.

  • Page 21: Switching The Strobe On/Off

    GETTING STARTED - POWER SUPPLY MANAGEMENT 6.0 Switching the strobe on/off The strobe is switched on and off by pressing the MAIN and INPUT lever selectors simultaneously. Turning the unit on is shown by the visual indications on the display and by a single beeping sound after which the lever selectors can be released.

  • Page 22: Controls Functions - Display Indications

    CONTROLS FUNCTIONS - DISPLAY INDICATIONS 7.0 Lever selectors function Using the lever selectors, we set the operating parameters of the flash. The red MAIN left lever selector operates the control of the pilot light and the TTL auto flash exposure mode. The black INPUT right lever selector selects the active input of the flash.

  • Page 23: Storing Operating Parameters

    CONTROLS FUNCTIONS - DISPLAY INDICATIONS When the strobe is connected to a digital camera by a synchro cable properly wired according to the specific i-TTL, E-TTL or dgt-TTL protocol, the SYN input is selected by default and is automatically locked and other input modes are not available.

  • Page 24: Rotary Control Switch Function

    CONTROLS FUNCTIONS - DISPLAY INDICATIONS 8.0 Rotary control switch function The rotary control switch sets the strobe power output both in manual mode or TTL mode. When the manual mode is selected, the rotary switch adjusts power control in ½ f-stop increments over a range of - 6 f-stops, starting from the default value of Full - full power.

  • Page 25: Display Indications

    CONTROLS FUNCTIONS - DISPLAY INDICATIONS 9.0 Display indications The wide display located in the center between the two lever selectors shows all the strobe operating modes and settings. Switching on the unit is signalled by the visual indications of the display and by a single beeping sound.
  • Page 26 CONTROLS FUNCTIONS - DISPLAY INDICATIONS The selected values of power levels or exposure compensation are visualized on the display as follows: Manual TTL EV+/- f-stop f-stop (1/1) F u ll - 0. 5 (1/2) - 1. 0 - 1. 5 (1/4) - 2.

  • Page 27: Inverted Display Mode - Check Flash

    CONTROLS FUNCTIONS - DISPLAY INDICATIONS 9.1 Inverted display mode - Check flash Depending on the configuration of use and the number of units, the position of the strobes may be reversed by 180°. With this setup, the control display is upside down, making it difficult to read. The simultaneous pressing of the left and right lever selectors for a long time (about one second), allows the numerical indication of the central display to be inverted.

  • Page 28: Flash Exposure Modes - Advanced Operations

    FLASH EXPOSURE MODES ADVANCED OPERATIONS 10.0 Flash exposure modes The flash exposure modes, according to the connecting system used, are the following: § d-TTL auto flash exposure mode - Nikon, Canon or Sony digital camera connected to strobe via synchro cable (wiring in according to the specific protocol - chapter 16.0) §...

  • Page 29: S-Ttl Auto Mode

    FLASH EXPOSURE MODES ADVANCED OPERATIONS The power output supplied by the strobe is displayed in % on display. In TTL mode it is possible to compensate, through the central rotary switch, the exposure value at ⅓ f-stop increments over a range of +/- 2 stops, starting from the default value of 0.

  • Page 30: Manual Mode Via Synchro Cable

    FLASH EXPOSURE MODES ADVANCED OPERATIONS When the TTL auto flash exposure mode is activated, the Nikon i- TTL or Canon E-TTL or Sony dgt-TTL or optical s-TTL, operating protocol is automatically selected according to the strobe version and the selected input mode. Digital communication via bus between ONE160x-MkII strobe and digital camera may occasionally be interrupted, thus impeding the correct units interfacing.

  • Page 31: Manual Mode Via Fiber Optic Cable

    FLASH EXPOSURE MODES ADVANCED OPERATIONS 10.4 Manual mode via fiber optic cable In manual flash exposure mode with connection via fiber optic cable (OPT-input), the light output is manually selected by the rotary control switch. The power level, which is shown on display, can be adjusted in ½...

  • Page 32: Manual Mode Via Optical Slave Receiver

    FLASH EXPOSURE MODES ADVANCED OPERATIONS You can then use the central rotary switch to set the desired threshold value, selectable in a range from 0 to 200 microseconds. The selected value is shown on the display. After 5 seconds of inactivity the selected value will be stored and the strobe will automatically return in shooting mode to the default setting (optical input-manual mode-full power).

  • Page 33: Rear-Curtain Sync

    FLASH EXPOSURE MODES ADVANCED OPERATIONS 11.0 Rear-curtain sync 11.1 Rear-curtain sync Nikon cameras This flash synchronization mode is activated via the camera and the unit does not need to be set. The display of the activated function is visible by the illumination of the dedicated icon in the camera display. 11.2 Rear-curtain sync Canon cameras This flash synchronization mode is activated by the right INPUT control selector on the strobe.

  • Page 34: Rear-Curtain Sync Sony Cameras

    FLASH EXPOSURE MODES ADVANCED OPERATIONS 11.3 Rear-curtain sync Sony cameras This flash synchronization mode is activated via the camera and the unit does not need to be set. The display of the activated function is visible by the illumination of the dedicated icon in the camera display. In all models, Nikon, Canon, and Sony, the rear-curtain sync mode is available when a digital camera is connected to the strobes by synchro cables correctly wired according to the specific digital...

  • Page 35: High-Speed Sync Hss

    FLASH EXPOSURE MODES ADVANCED OPERATIONS 12.0 High-speed sync HSS High-speed sync (HSS) allows you to synchronize the light of your strobe when using a shutter speed faster than the camera's maximum flash sync speed (X-sync), usually 1/200 or 1/250 s. In HSS mode, as soon as the shutter curtain starts to open, the strobe starts rapidly firing creating a stroboscopic effect that illuminates the shutter slit as it moves down the sensor throughout the exposure time,...

  • Page 36: High-Speed Sync Sony Cameras

    FLASH EXPOSURE MODES ADVANCED OPERATIONS A long press emits a first beeping sound immediately, followed by a second beep which which sounds after about two seconds. After the last (second) beeping sound the INPUT control selector can be released. The advanced flash sync modes can be selected in this way. First the rear-curtain sync mode is selected, signaled by the illumination of the SYN and SLV indicators lights.
  • Page 37 FLASH EXPOSURE MODES ADVANCED OPERATIONS In all models, Nikon, Canon and Sony the HSS mode is available when a digital camera is connected to the strobes by synchro cables correctly wired according to the specific digital protocols (chapter 16.0). When the OPT (optical input) mode is selected, and strobes are connected via fiber-optic cables, the HSS mode is not available.

  • Page 38: Pilot Light

    FLASH EXPOSURE MODES ADVANCED OPERATIONS 13.0 Pilot light A perfectly collimated LED coaxial pilot light facilitates flash aiming operations. The luminous flux level is 200 lumens with a 10° beam angle. 13.1 Pilot light manual switching on/off The pilot light is activated by the left MAIN control selector on the strobe.

  • Page 39: Version Selection - Firmware Upgrade

    FLASH EXPOSURE MODES ADVANCED OPERATIONS 14.0 Version selection - Firmware upgrade 14.1 Version selection The ONE160x-MkII digital strobe is available for Nikon, Canon and Sony cameras on the same strobe unit. All the digital protocols are installed on board the strobe and the appropriate one can be selected directly by the user depending on the camera brand in use.

  • Page 40: Firmware Upgrade

    FLASH EXPOSURE MODES ADVANCED OPERATIONS 14.2 Firmware upgrade The ONE160x-MkII strobe's firmware is upgradable to correct, improve or add new functionality. The firmware is upgradable directly by the user via Bluetooth on a mobile App. Remove the battery pack from the strobe and wait a few seconds. Pressing the left and right lever selectors simultaneously, insert the battery pack.
  • Page 41 FLASH EXPOSURE MODES ADVANCED OPERATIONS Please note, be careful do not execute any commands pressing one or both lever selectors and do not remove the battery pack. This Chapter of User Guide - 14.2 Upgrade-firmware - is drafted separately from the main one and it will be sent to the User together with the firwmare file only when an upgrade will be available, so we will avoid improper settings on the strobe that could damage it.

  • Page 42: Connection - Synchro Cables - Fiber Optic

    CONNECTIONS - SYNCHRO CABLES - FIBER OPTIC 15.0 Connectors - Synchro cables The connections used in the ONEUW system are are the following: § NikonosV (NV) - 5 pin connection (5 wires cable) § S6 - 6 pin connection (6 wires cable)

  • Page 43: Fiber-Optic Cable Socket

    CONNECTIONS - SYNCHRO CABLES - FIBER OPTIC 15.3 Fiber-optic cable socket The provided fiber-optic cable socket supplied with the strobe, which is also positioned underneath the strobe body between the S6 socket and the adapter base, is the Sea&Sea type. 15.4 Fiber-optic cables For a correct transmission of the optical impulses between the digital camera and the strobe, it is essential to use high quality multicore fiber...

  • Page 44: Single-Strobe And Multi-Strobe Set-Up

    SINGLE-STROBE AND MULTI-STROBE SET-UP 16.0 Single-Strobe and Multi-Strobe set-up 16.1 Nikon cameras Nikon's TTL digital protocol provides for signal transmission by 5-pin cables. i-TTL auto exposure mode may be supported by both a single ONE160x-MkII or a pair of them (or more units) connected via synchro cable to a digital camera.

  • Page 45: Setting The One160'S Slave Mode

    SINGLE-STROBE AND MULTI-STROBE SET-UP 16.2 Setting the ONE160x-MkII's SLAVE mode ONE160x-MkII's SLAVE mode is activated by the right INPUT control selector on the strobe. The SLAVE mode is activated with one long press which is signaled by the illumination of both the SYN and SLV indicator lights. A beeping sound will emit after about two seconds and the INPUT control selector can be released.

  • Page 46: Nikon Connection Wiring

    SINGLE-STROBE AND MULTI-STROBE SET-UP To restore the proper functioning, a reset can be done by switching the strobe units off and on again. 16.3 Nikon connection wiring On the next page - pictures 1 and 2 - the correct wiring of NV and S6 connections for dual strobe setup can be viewed in detail.
  • Page 47 SINGLE-STROBE AND MULTI-STROBE SET-UP...

  • Page 48: Canon Cameras

    SINGLE-STROBE AND MULTI-STROBE SET-UP 16.4 Canon cameras Canon's TTL digital protocol provides for signal transmission by 6-pin cables. E-TTL auto exposure mode is supported by a single ONE160x-MkII strobe or a couple of units connected by synchro cable to the digital camera.

  • Page 49: Canon Connection Wiring

    SINGLE-STROBE AND MULTI-STROBE SET-UP 16.5 Canon connection wiring On the next page - pictures 3 and 4 - the correct wiring of NV and S6 connections for dual strobe setup can be viewed in detail. Warning: Only ONE160x-MkII strobes can be used in pairs (or more units) with connections that carry both all 6 wires wired.
  • Page 50 SINGLE-STROBE AND MULTI-STROBE SET-UP...

  • Page 51: Sony Cameras

    SINGLE-STROBE AND MULTI-STROBE SET-UP 16.6 Sony cameras Sony's TTL digital protocol provides for signal transmission by 4-pin cables. Digital TTL auto exposure mode may be supported by both a single ONE160x-MkII or a pair of them connected via synchro cable to the digital camera.

  • Page 52: Setting The One160'S Slave Mode

    SINGLE-STROBE AND MULTI-STROBE SET-UP 16.7 Setting the ONE160x-MkII's SLAVE mode ONE160x-MkII's SLAVE mode is activated by the right INPUT control selector on the strobe. The SLAVE mode is activated by a long press and is signaled by the illumination of both the SYN and SLV indicator lights. While pressing the selector, a beep will be heard after about two seconds.

  • Page 53: Sony Connection Wiring

    SINGLE-STROBE AND MULTI-STROBE SET-UP To restore the proper functioning a reset can be done by switching the strobe units off and on again. 16.8 Sony connection wiring On the next page - pictures 5 and 6 - the correct wiring of NV and S6 connections for dual strobe setup can be viewed in detail.
  • Page 54 SINGLE-STROBE AND MULTI-STROBE SET-UP...

  • Page 55: Problems And Error Indications - Maintenance

    PROBLEMS - ERROR INDICATIONS - MAINTENANCE 17.0 Problem and error indications The strobe unit is controlled by microprocessors that allow all operational functions to be managed intelligently, thus guaranteeing a very high level of reliability. The safety and protection alerts of essential operational parameters such as operating temperature and battery pack discharge are indicated as follows: 17.1 Overheating protection...

  • Page 56: Battery Pack Excessive Discharge Protection

    PROBLEMS - ERROR INDICATIONS - MAINTENANCE 17.2 Battery pack excessive discharge protection If the battery capacity is low, the display starts flashing and the unit wil emit a beep is emitted every minute. When the battery pack reaches the maximum discharge value, which is considered correct to avoid damaging it, the status is indicated on the display by the following protection alert: §...

  • Page 57: Overpressure Safety Valve

    PROBLEMS - ERROR INDICATIONS - MAINTENANCE 18.0 Overpressure safety valve A battery pack malfunction can generate gas inside the battery compartment. The operational safety is guaranteed by the presence of a stainless-steel over-pressure relief valve in the cap of the battery compartment cap.
  • Page 58 PROBLEMS - ERROR INDICATIONS - MAINTENANCE Should any liquids leak from the battery pack, avoid contact with skin; rinse and dry the battery compartment and lid while wearing gloves. In the case of liquid leak from a damage battery pack coming into contact with skin or clothing, wash off the affected areas repeatedly with soap and rinse well with clean water.

  • Page 59: Maintenance

    PROBLEMS - ERROR INDICATIONS - MAINTENANCE 19.0 Maintenance The strobe is manufactured from a solid block of anticorodal aluminium protected by a hard anodizing treatment of high specification and nanotech quartz coating which makes the surface hydrophobic. To preserve the look and maintain the functionality of the unit, a rinsing in fresh water and a careful drying is necessary after each dive in sea water.

  • Page 60: Accessories - Specification

    § O-ring Maintenance Set § User Guide - downloadable pdf file § 2 years ONEUW Warranty on Strobe § 1 year ONEUW Warranty on Battery Pack and Charger 20.2 Optional accessories The following accessories may be supplied on request: § NiMH 4,8V 3050mAh Spare Battery Pack §...

  • Page 61: Specification

    ACCESSORIES - SPECIFICATION 21.0 Specification § CNC machined with high-quality anticorodal aluminium and hard anodized § Shooting modes Nikon, Canon, Sony dgt TTL, s-TTL, film TTL, manual § Digital protocols Nikon, Canon, Sony on board selectable by users § Firmware upgradable by user via App-Bluetooth §...

  • Page 62: Reference Information - Supplement

    22.0 Warranty terms ONEUW srl guarantees its products against manufacturing defects for a period of 24 months from date of sale by ONEUW. Warranty covers the repair or replacement, free of charge, of parts acknowledged to be faulty by ONEUW.

  • Page 63: Environmental Protection - Information On Disposal

    REFERENCE INFORMATION - SUPPLEMENT 23.0 Information on recycling and disposal 23.1 Electrical and electronic equipment disposal For private households: Information on Disposal for Users of WEEE The symbol with the crossed-out bin on our products and / or accompanying documents means that at the end of their life cycle, these used electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE) should not be mixed with general household...

  • Page 64: Battery Disposal

    REFERENCE INFORMATION - SUPPLEMENT 23.2 Battery disposal The crossed-out wheeled bin symbol on the battery and/or in the packaging and/or in the accompanying documentation indicates that used batteries must be collected in the appropriate waste containers. They cannot therefore be thrown into general collection bins and mixed with household waste.

  • Page 65: General Information - Notices

    ONEUW. ONEUW srl disclaims any liability for damages resulting either directly or indirectly to persons and devices from the use of this unit. No refund or compensation may be claimed by the Purchaser to ONEUW srl.

  • Page 66: Trade Mark® Information

    Is a registered trademark of Canon Inc. SONY Is a registered trademark of SONY CORPORATION PANASONIC Is a registered trademark of Panasonic Corporation SEA&SEA Is a registered trademark of SEA&SEA SUNPAK Co., Ltd. ONEUW Is a registered trademark of ONEUW S.r.l.

  • Page 67: Annotations

    REFERENCE INFORMATION - SUPPLEMENT 25.0 Annotations...

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