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- Page 2 SeaLife Flash Link SL962 Optical cable connection for external flash Thank you for purchasing the SeaLife Flash Link. The Flash Link will ensure the external flash fires, regardless of the ambient light or position of the flash head, resulting in brighter, more colorful pictures.
- Page 3 What you get Please check the packaging content to see that you received all of the Flash Link parts. If you are missing any parts, please contact us at service@sealife-cameras.com or call (856)866-9191.
- Page 4 Attach Flash Link to Flash Head Insert flash sensor adapter into the rubber hole of the flash head, by stretching the armor around the sensor adapter.
- Page 5 Pull back armor to reveal locator device. NOTE: If your flash does not have the sensor locator device (item# SL96205) consider having one installed by your local SeaLife dealer or the SeaLife Service Center. The sensor locator device may not fit on SeaLife flashes produced prior...
- Page 6 Attach Flash Link to Flash Head Insert flash sensor cover into rubber hole of flash head farthest away from camera. Note: SeaLife Flash may already have sensor cover inserted.
- Page 7 Attach Flash Link to Deflector This section applies if you are attaching the Flash Link to a SeaLife film camera and digital camera model DC100, DC200, DC250, DC300 or DC310. Skip this section if attaching Flash Link to another camera.
- Page 8 Attach Flash Link to Deflector Carefully remove the sticker backing from deflector adapter.
- Page 9 Attach Flash Link to Deflector Attach cable adapter to deflector so that the top of the adapter is aligned in directly front of the camera’s flash window.
- Page 10 Attach Flash Link to Deflector Remove deflector from flash base and insert cable to the top of the adapter. Re-attach deflector to flash base after cable is inserted.
- Page 11 Attach Flash Link to Camera Adapter This section applies to SeaLife Digital DC500 and DC600 cameras only. For non-SeaLife Cameras skip to the next section. Strip back 1/5” (5mm) of the black cable sheathing. Use cable stripper tool or carefully cut sheathing making sure not to cut into the optical cable.
- Page 12 Attach Flash Link to Camera Adapter Insert cable into one of the two Use small Allen wrench holes in the camera adapter as provided to tighten screw. shown. Keep pushing cable up DO NOT over tighten screw or so it bends and points towards this can damage the cable.
- Page 13 Attach Flash Link to Camera Adapter Attach Flash Link to camera as shown. Make should be relaxed and not twist in such a way that will pull it of the camera. You may want to use a small zip tie to keep the adapter firmly attached to the camera, if necessary.
- Page 14 Attach Flash Link to Universal Adapter For all non-SeaLife Cameras. Remove tape backing on hook Attach over flash window and look tape provided. of housing, press firmly!
- Page 15 Attach Flash Link to Universal Adapter Insert cable into adapter so cable is flush with hook and loop tape.
- Page 16 Attach Flash Link to Universal Adapter Tighten screw with wrench provided. Attach universal adapter DO NOT over tighten screw!! with cable positioned away from lens.
- Page 17 Secure Flash Link Cable Suggestion: Use a low-profile zip tie to secure cable to top and bottom of flash arm (zip ties not provided).
- Page 18 Works with Two Flashes Two Flash Links can be used for dual strobes.
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Page 19: Care And Maintenance
Care and Maintenance After connecting the Flash Link, and before each dive, test fire • the flash on land in brightest possible light conditions to make sure Flash Link is working. Regularly check that the open end of the optical cable is •... -
Page 20: Troubleshooting
Link connected, aim the camera at the flash head sensor and take a picture. Do this test in a low-light or shaded area. The picture should show the flash firing. If not, refer to the SeaLife Flash instruction manual for helpful troubleshooting guidelines. Keep reading if the source of the problem is the Flash Link connection. - Page 21 Make sure flash sensor cover is in place on the sensor farthest • from the camera (See page 5) If you still experience a flash firing issue after reviewing the above • information, please send the camera system to the SeaLife Service department for a complete evaluation.
- Page 22 The USA Service Center is open M - F, 8:30 am to 5:00 pm (EST). You may contact the service center at (856) 866-9192 or email us at service@sealife-cameras.com SeaLife Cameras, 97 Foster Road, Suite 5, Moorestown, NJ 08057 USA...
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