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Olympus PFL-01 Instruction Manual

Olympus PFL-01 Instruction Manual

Underwater case for the electronic flash fl-20
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Instruction Manual
Underwater Case
PFL-01
For the electronic flash
FL-20
■ Thank you for buying the Underwater Case PFL-01.
■ Please read this instruction manual carefully and use the product safely
and correctly.
■ Please keep this instruction manual for reference after reading it.
■ Wrong use may cause damage to the flash on the inside from water
leakage, and repair may not be possible.
■ Before use, perform an advance check as described in this manual.

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  • Page 1 PFL-01 For the electronic flash FL-20 ■ Thank you for buying the Underwater Case PFL-01. ■ Please read this instruction manual carefully and use the product safely and correctly. ■ Please keep this instruction manual for reference after reading it.

  • Page 2: Please Read The Following Before Using The Product

    ● Unauthorised copying of this manual in part or in full, except for private use, is prohibited. Unauthorised reproduction is strictly prohibited. ● OLYMPUS CORPORATION shall not be responsible in any way for lost profits or any claims by third parties in case of any damage occurring from incorrect use of this product.
  • Page 3 1. Do not disassemble or modify this product. This may cause water leakage or trouble. In case of disassembly or modification by persons other than those appointed by OLYMPUS CORPORATION, the guarantee shall not apply. 2. Do not place this product at locations with abnormally high or abnormally low temperatures or at locations with extreme temperature changes.

  • Page 4: Batteries

    5. Rough handling, such as jumping into the water with the case in your hand or in an outside pocket or throwing the case into the water could lead to water penetration. Please always take care when using the case. 6.

  • Page 5: For Prevention Of Water Leakage Accidents

    For Prevention of Water Leakage Accidents If water gets inside this product during use, irreparable damage may be caused to the electronic flash inside the case. Please note the following points. 1. When sealing this product, make sure that no hairs, fibers, sand particles or other foreign matter stick not only to the O-ring, but also to the contact surface.

  • Page 6: Handling The Product

    8. When the O-ring contact surface is pressed strongly from the outside of the Case, or when the Case is twisted, the waterproof function may be lost. Take care not to exert excessive force. 9. Please be sure to perform the advance test and the final test each time before using the case.
  • Page 7 Any troubles in taking pictures or with the equipment resulting from the above actions shall be outside the guarantee. ● OLYMPUS CORPORATION does not assume any liability for damage to the flash caused by water penetration. ● OLYMPUS CORPORATION shall not pay any compensation for...

  • Page 8: Table Of Contents

    Contents Disclaimer Please read the following before using the product For safe use Batteries For Prevention of Water Leakage Accidents Handling the Product E-7-8 Contents 1. Preparations Checking the contents of the package Names of the parts E-10 Preparing the case E-11 Attaching/removing/the diffuser plate E-11...
  • Page 9 Remove any sand, dirt, etc. E-26 Install the O-ring. E-27 How to Apply Grease to the O-ring E-27 Replace consumable products. E-28 E-29 7. Appendix Q & A on the use of the PFL-01 E-29 After-sale Service E-34 Specifications E-35...

  • Page 10: Preparations

    Read this first about your new For the electronic flash OLYMPUS Waterproof Case! FL-20 í Thank you for buying the Underwater Case PFL-01. í Please read this instruction manual carefully and use the product safely and correctly. í Please keep this instruction manual for reference after reading it.

  • Page 11: Names Of The Parts

    Names of the parts Mode dial Hot shoe Buckle hook Underwater TTL cable connector cap Test button Grease for silicone O-ring (white cap) Buckle open/close lever Silica gel Light-emitting window O-ring removal pick Arm mount Buckle opener Diffuser plate strap Arm attaching adapter Diffuser plate O-ring (POL-201A)

  • Page 12: Preparing The Case

    Preparing the case Before shooting, prepare the case as described below. Attaching/removing/ the diffuser plate This case is equipped with a diffuser plate that can be used to attenuate the flash light. Use the diffuser plate to weaken the shadow of the subject as well as to attenuate the light.

  • Page 13: Connection To The Camera Case

    Connection to the camera case To perform underwater TTL shooting using this case, connect the underwater TTL cable between this case and the camera case. Connect the hot shoe cable (provided with this case) between the TTL cable connector in the camera case and the camera’s hot shoe. 1)Connecting the underwater TTL cable Make sure that both case’s are dry, and loosen and remove the TTL cable connector cap from each case.

  • Page 14: Connecting The Hot Shoe Cable

    2)Connecting the hot shoe cable Connect the hot shoe cable, provided with this case, between the TTL cable connector on the inner side of the camera case and the hot shoe of the camera. Pay attention to the following points: before inserting the camera into the camera case, loosen and remove the cap on the TTL cable connector inside the camera case;...

  • Page 15: Mounting On An Arm

    3)Mounting on an arm This case can be mounted on a commercially available arm or similar tool as described below. When using a commercially available arm with a width of 12 mm, mount the provided arm-attaching adapter in the direction shown in below.

  • Page 16: Advance Check Of The Case

    • If the advance test should show water leakage with normal handling, stop using the Case and contact your dealer or an Olympus service station (listed on the rear page of this instruction manual). E-15...

  • Page 17: Insertion Of The Electronic Flash

    Note: • To avoid running out power during shooting, it is recommended to load fully charged batteries before every diving session. Inserting into the case Which electronic flashes can be used? The product (PFL-01) is exclusively for use with the FL-20 Electronic Flash. E-16...

  • Page 18: Open The Case

    Open the Case. Insert the buckle opener of the accessory into the buckle opening lever as shown in the figure (in direction ) Pull the buckle opener slowly (in direction ). When not using the buckle opener, hold the buckle opening lever with your thumb and index finger from the side and pull it up slowly.

  • Page 19: Insertion Of Silica Gel

    Insertion of silica gel Before closing the case, place the provided bag of silica gel (to prevent fogging) between the right side panel of the flash and the case. Insert the bag with the longer, glued side first. CAUTION : • Insert the silica gel all the way at the specified location and with the specified orientation.

  • Page 20: Check The Loading Status

    Check the loading status. Always perform the following final checks before sealing the Case. Has the electronic flash been inserted properly into the hot shoe of the case? Has the silica gel been inserted all the way at the specified position? Has the O-ring at the Case opening part been installed properly? Are the O-ring and the O-ring contact surface on the front lid free of...

  • Page 21: Perform The Final Check

    Perform the final checks. Visual Inspection After sealing the Case, check the sealing part of front and rear lid visually to confirm that the O-ring is not twisted or out of the groove and that no foreign matter has been caught. CAUTION : •...

  • Page 22: Final Test

    Final Test After the electronic flash has been inserted in the case, you should perform the final system check. This covers all tests that you must carry out to make sure that no water can enter the case. The tests are easy to do and only take about 5 minutes.

  • Page 23: Taking Photos Underwater

    4. Taking photos underwater Setting the flash mode This case enables underwater TTL AUTO shooting. CAUTION : • When this case is used, the AUTO mode of the electronic flash cannot be used. Even if the mode dial of the flash is set to AUTO, it emits light at the maximum intensity.

  • Page 24: Wipe Off Any Waterdrop

    5. Handling After Shooting Wipe off any waterdrop. After underwater shooting, remove any drops of water from the case. Use pressurized air or a soft, lint- free cloth to carefully wipe away any moisture from the hinge between the front and rear lids, the TTL cable connector and the buckles.

  • Page 25: Removing The Electronic Flash

    Removing the electronic flash Carefully open the case, loosen the shoe lock dial of the flash and, while holding the mode dial knob on the case firmly, slide the flash out of the case’s hot shoe. CAUTION : • After opening the case, always put it down it with the O-ring side face-up.

  • Page 26: Disconnecting The Ttl Cable

    Disconnecting the TTL cable After making sure that the case and TTL cable are free of water drops, loosen the lock dial screw and disconnect the TTL cable. CAUTION : • Do not apply excessive force when disconnecting the TTL cable. •...

  • Page 27: Maintaining The Waterproof Function

    6. Maintaining the Waterproof Function Remove the O-ring. Open the Case and remove the O-ring from the Case. Removal of the O-ring Insert the O-ring removal pick between the O-ring and the wall of the O-ring groove. Move the tip of the inserted pick under the O-ring. (Take care not to damage the O-ring groove with the tip of the pick.) Hold the O-ring with your fingertips after it has come out of the groove and remove it from the Case.

  • Page 28: Install The O-Ring

    CAUTION : • When a mechanical pencil or a similar other sharp object is used to remove the O-ring or to clean the inside of the O-ring groove, the Case and the O-ring may be damaged and water leakage may be caused. •...

  • Page 29: Replace Consumable Products

    Replace the O-ring even before a year has passed if it shows signs of damage, cracking or loss of elasticity. Note: • Please use original Olympus products for the silicone O-ring grease, the silica gel, and the O-ring. These consumable products also can be purchased at an Olympus service station.

  • Page 30: Appendix

    Q & A on the use of the PFL-01 Q1 : Which electronic flashes can be used with this case? A1 : The PFL-01 case is designed exclusively for the FL-20 Electronic Flash. Q2 : What points should be observed when inserting the electronic flash into...
  • Page 31 If any water has reached the electronic flash, do not use it, dry it immediately and contact your dealer or Olympus. Q5 : How to handle the case after use? A5 : After using the case, remove the flash and rinse the case off in pure water as soon as possible.
  • Page 32 O-ring will be damaged or that its deterioration will be accelerated. (2) Use the original Olympus silicone O-ring grease (white cap). The grease attached to Cases up to PT-008 (red cap) and the grease of other...
  • Page 33 A12: The following accessories are being sold. (1) O-ring for the PFL-01 body (POL-201A/POL-201B): This is a silicone rubber O-ring packing to be installed in the PFL-01 body to make it waterproof. O-rings for other Case models cannot be used.
  • Page 34 ❈You can order in large computer shops and camera mass sale stores. ❈Please contact your dealer or a service station of our company when replacement is required. Replacement will be made against payment. E-33...

  • Page 35: After-Sale Service

    ● OLYMPUS CORPORATION keeps repair parts for this product for approximately five years after the end of production of the product. Accordingly, in principle repairs are accepted during this period. As repair may be possible even after this period, please contact your dealer or a service station in your neighborhood.

  • Page 36: Specifications

    Specifications Available models Olympus digital camera and Electronic Flash (FL-20) Pressure Depth of up to 40 m resistance Main body : Transparent polycarbonate Main materials Buckle : Stainless steel Buttons, arm mount screw, adapter : Nickel-plated brass Diffuser plate : Acrylic resin Dimensions Width 111.5 mm x height 154.2 mm x thickness 76.2 mm...
  • Page 37 MEMO E-36...
  • Page 38 MEMO E-37...
  • Page 39 Technical Support (USA) European Technical Customer Support: http://www.olympus-europa.com 00800 - 67 10 83 00 +49 180 5 - 67 10 83 or +49 40 - 237 73 899 ...

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