SeaLife Underwater Light and Flash Operating Guide - Revision history

Galloa: /* Troubleshooting Guide */

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‎Troubleshooting Guide

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Galloa at 20:27, 27 March 2013

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Galloa at 20:26, 27 March 2013

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Galloa at 20:12, 27 March 2013

2013-03-27T20:12:57Z

Galloa: /* Troubleshooting Guide */

2013-03-27T20:10:53Z

‎Troubleshooting Guide

Galloa: /* Maintaining a waterproof seal (Before your dive) */

2013-03-27T20:02:55Z

‎Maintaining a waterproof seal (Before your dive)

Galloa: /* Maintaining a waterproof seal (Before your dive) */

2013-03-27T20:02:36Z

‎Maintaining a waterproof seal (Before your dive)

Galloa: /* Maintaining a waterproof seal (Before your dive) */

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‎Maintaining a waterproof seal (Before your dive)

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	For updated trouble shooting information, refer to the SeaLife website at [http://www.sealife-cameras.com www.sealife-cameras.com].		For updated trouble shooting information, refer to the SeaLife website at [http://www.sealife-cameras.com www.sealife-cameras.com].

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-Workshop participants must read this operating guide and the [[SeaLife DC1400 Underwater Camera Operating Guide]] and bring the written [[SeaLife DC1400 Underwater Camera Proficiency Test|proficiency test]] answers to the workshop. In addition to reading this operating guide and attending the workshop, it is recommended that you download and read the [http://www.evergreen.edu/medialoan/docs/manual_sealife_dc410.pdf SeaLife DC410 Manual PDF]. Optional reading: [http://www.evergreen.edu/medialoan/docs/manual_sealife_ProFlash.pdf SeaLife Underwater Photo-Video Light Instruction Manual] and [http://www.evergreen.edu/medialoan/docs/manual_sealife_PVLight.pdf SeaLife Digital Pro Flash Instruction Manual].<br />
+Workshop participants must read this operating guide and the [[SeaLife DC1400 Underwater Camera Operating Guide]] and bring the written [[SeaLife DC1400 Underwater Camera Proficiency Test|proficiency test]] answers to the workshop. In addition to reading this operating guide and attending the workshop, it is recommended that you download and read the [http://www.evergreen.edu/medialoan/docs/manual_sealife_dc410.pdf SeaLife DC410 Manual PDF]. Optional reading: [http://www.evergreen.edu/medialoan/docs/manual_sealife_ProFlash.pdf SeaLife Underwater Photo-Video Light Instruction Manual] and [http://www.evergreen.edu/medialoan/docs/manual_sealife_PVLight.pdf SeaLife Digital Pro Flash Instruction Manual]. ''You are 100% financially responsible for the equipment you check out from Media Loan.''<br />
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 ''You are 100% financially responsible for the equipment you check out from Media Loan.''<br />
 The deeper you dive, less light penetrates the water. The water filters out red and yellow so everything looks blue. A powerful underwater flash system restores lost colors.

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−	Workshop participants must read this operating guide and the [[SeaLife DC1400 Underwater Camera Operating Guide]] and bring the written [[SeaLife DC1400 Underwater Camera Proficiency Test\|proficiency test]] answers to the workshop. In addition to reading this operating guide and attending the workshop, it is recommended that you download and read the [http://www.evergreen.edu/medialoan/docs/manual_sealife_dc410.pdf SeaLife DC410 Manual PDF]. Optional reading: [http://www.evergreen.edu/medialoan/docs/manual_sealife_ProFlash.pdf SeaLife Underwater Photo-Video Light Instruction Manual] and [http://www.evergreen.edu/medialoan/docs/manual_sealife_PVLight.pdf SeaLife Digital Pro Flash Instruction Manual].~~<br />~~<br />	+	Workshop participants must read this operating guide and the [[SeaLife DC1400 Underwater Camera Operating Guide]] and bring the written [[SeaLife DC1400 Underwater Camera Proficiency Test\|proficiency test]] answers to the workshop. In addition to reading this operating guide and attending the workshop, it is recommended that you download and read the [http://www.evergreen.edu/medialoan/docs/manual_sealife_dc410.pdf SeaLife DC410 Manual PDF]. Optional reading: [http://www.evergreen.edu/medialoan/docs/manual_sealife_ProFlash.pdf SeaLife Underwater Photo-Video Light Instruction Manual] and [http://www.evergreen.edu/medialoan/docs/manual_sealife_PVLight.pdf SeaLife Digital Pro Flash Instruction Manual].<br />

	''You are 100% financially responsible for the equipment you check out from Media Loan.''<br />		''You are 100% financially responsible for the equipment you check out from Media Loan.''<br />

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-Workshop participants must read this operating guide and the [[SeaLife DC1400 Underwater Camera Operating Guide]] and bring the written [[SeaLife DC1400 Underwater Camera Proficiency Test|proficiency test]] answers to the workshop. In addition to reading this operating guide and attending the workshop, it is recommended that you download and read the [http://www.evergreen.edu/medialoan/docs/manual_sealife_dc410.pdf SeaLife DC410 Manual PDF]. Optional reading: [http://www.evergreen.edu/medialoan/docs/manual_sealife_ProFlash.pdf SeaLife Underwater Photo-Video Light Instruction Manual] and [http://www.evergreen.edu/medialoan/docs/manual_sealife_PVLight.pdf SeaLife Digital Pro Flash Instruction Manual].<br />
+Workshop participants must read this operating guide and the [[SeaLife DC1400 Underwater Camera Operating Guide]] and bring the written [[SeaLife DC1400 Underwater Camera Proficiency Test|proficiency test]] answers to the workshop. In addition to reading this operating guide and attending the workshop, it is recommended that you download and read the [http://www.evergreen.edu/medialoan/docs/manual_sealife_dc410.pdf SeaLife DC410 Manual PDF]. Optional reading: [http://www.evergreen.edu/medialoan/docs/manual_sealife_ProFlash.pdf SeaLife Underwater Photo-Video Light Instruction Manual] and [http://www.evergreen.edu/medialoan/docs/manual_sealife_PVLight.pdf SeaLife Digital Pro Flash Instruction Manual].<br /><br />
-''You are 100% financially responsible for the equipment you check out from Media Loan.''<br />
 The deeper you dive, less light penetrates the water. The water filters out red and yellow so everything looks blue. A powerful underwater flash system restores lost colors.

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−	Workshop participants must read this operating guide and the [[SeaLife DC1400 Underwater Camera Operating Guide]] and bring the written [[SeaLife DC1400 Underwater Camera Proficiency Test\|proficiency test]] answers to the workshop. In addition to reading this operating guide and attending the workshop, it is recommended that you download and read the [http://www.evergreen.edu/medialoan/docs/manual_sealife_dc410.pdf SeaLife DC410 Manual PDF]. Optional reading: [http://www.evergreen.edu/medialoan/docs/manual_sealife_ProFlash.pdf SeaLife Underwater Photo-Video Light Instruction Manual] and [http://www.evergreen.edu/medialoan/docs/manual_sealife_PVLight.pdf SeaLife Digital Pro Flash Instruction Manual].	+	Workshop participants must read this operating guide and the [[SeaLife DC1400 Underwater Camera Operating Guide]] and bring the written [[SeaLife DC1400 Underwater Camera Proficiency Test\|proficiency test]] answers to the workshop. In addition to reading this operating guide and attending the workshop, it is recommended that you download and read the [http://www.evergreen.edu/medialoan/docs/manual_sealife_dc410.pdf SeaLife DC410 Manual PDF]. Optional reading: [http://www.evergreen.edu/medialoan/docs/manual_sealife_ProFlash.pdf SeaLife Underwater Photo-Video Light Instruction Manual] and [http://www.evergreen.edu/medialoan/docs/manual_sealife_PVLight.pdf SeaLife Digital Pro Flash Instruction Manual].<br />
		+	''You are 100% financially responsible for the equipment you check out from Media Loan.''<br />
		+

	The deeper you dive, less light penetrates the water. The water filters out red and yellow so everything looks blue. A powerful underwater flash system restores lost colors.		The deeper you dive, less light penetrates the water. The water filters out red and yellow so everything looks blue. A powerful underwater flash system restores lost colors.

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−	Optional reading: [http://www.evergreen.edu/medialoan/docs/manual_sealife_ProFlash.pdf SeaLife Underwater Photo-Video Light Instruction Manual] and [http://www.evergreen.edu/medialoan/docs/manual_sealife_PVLight.pdf SeaLife Digital Pro Flash Instruction Manual].	+	Workshop participants must read this operating guide and the [[SeaLife DC1400 Underwater Camera Operating Guide]] and bring the written [[SeaLife DC1400 Underwater Camera Proficiency Test\|proficiency test]] answers to the workshop. In addition to reading this operating guide and attending the workshop, it is recommended that you download and read the [http://www.evergreen.edu/medialoan/docs/manual_sealife_dc410.pdf SeaLife DC410 Manual PDF]. Optional reading: [http://www.evergreen.edu/medialoan/docs/manual_sealife_ProFlash.pdf SeaLife Underwater Photo-Video Light Instruction Manual] and [http://www.evergreen.edu/medialoan/docs/manual_sealife_PVLight.pdf SeaLife Digital Pro Flash Instruction Manual].

	The deeper you dive, less light penetrates the water. The water filters out red and yellow so everything looks blue. A powerful underwater flash system restores lost colors.		The deeper you dive, less light penetrates the water. The water filters out red and yellow so everything looks blue. A powerful underwater flash system restores lost colors.

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 # '''Allow to thoroughly dry before storage.'''
 # Insert fresh Moisture-Muncher capsules inside the battery compartment during storage.
 === Troubleshooting Guide ===
-. Digital Pro Flash does not fire when switch is turned from
+* '''Digital Pro Flash does not fire when switch is turned from “ON” to “TEST.”'''
-“ON” to “TEST.”
+** Wait until the red flash-ready light turns on. If the ready light does not turn on, make sure the battery polarity is correct and battery contacts are clean.
-a. Wait until the red flash-ready light turns on. If the ready
+** Check the battery power. Replace or recharge batteries, if necessary.
-light does not turn on, make sure the battery polarity is
+** If above does not correct the problem, contact Media Loan (360-867-62530.
-correct and battery contacts are clean.
+* '''Digital Pro Flash fires as tested above, but does not fire when triggered by camera.'''
-b. Check the battery power. Replace or recharge batteries,
+** Make sure the power switch is set to “ON” position and the red flash-ready light is on.
-if necessary.
+** Take a test pictures and make sure your camera’s inner flash fires.
-c. If above does not correct the problem, contact your local
+** Check that your camera settings are correct: set to External Flash mode. Make sure camera’s ready-light is on.
-SeaLife dealer or SeaLife Service Center in your country.
+** Make sure the flash pre-flash setting switch is properly set in accordance with the instructions provided in this manual.
-For a list of dealers, please visit www.sealife-cameras.com.
+** Check that the Flash Link optical cable is attached correctly in accordance with the instructions provided.
-. Digital Pro Flash fires as tested above, but does not fire when
+* '''Flash fires sometimes but not all the time.'''
-triggered by camera.
+** This is normally caused by a damaged Flash Link optical cable or if the optical cable is not set-up correctly. Inspect the optical cable for damage and make sure the cable is attached and secured in accordance with the instructions provided in this manual.
-a. Make sure the power switch is set to “ON” position and
+** Check that your camera settings are correct: set to External Flash mode. Make sure camera’s ready-light is on.
-the red flash-ready light is on.
+* '''The recycle time is very long.'''
-b. Take a test pictures and make sure your camera’s inner
+** This is normally the result of low battery power. The flash recycle time should not be more than 7 to 8 seconds when the flash is set to full power.
-flash fires.
+** Replace or recharge batteries if the recycle time is longer than 10 seconds.
-c. Check that your camera settings are correct.
+* '''Dark areas in your pictures.'''
-i. For SeaLife digital cameras, set to External Flash
+** This is mostly likely caused by not aiming the flash at the subject or if the flash is somehow obstructed.
-mode. Make sure camera’s ready-light is on.
+** Areas further away from the camera will appear darker than closer objects. Maximum shooting distance is 6ft/1.8m to 8ft/2.4m depending on water visibility and the reflectivity of your subject.
-ii. For other camera brands, set camera to Flash ON.
+** Check the brightness control setting. Turn counterclockwise to increase flash brightness. Turn clockwise to decrease flash brightness.
-Make sure the camera’s flash setting is not set to
+** The reflectivity of your subject will cause some areas to appear brighter than other areas. For example, dark coral needs more light than would white coral. Adjust flash intensity accordingly.
-Auto or Red-Eye reduction. Refer to your camera
+* '''Flash arm is loose and does not maintain correct aiming position.'''
-instructions for problems related to the camera.
+** Soak the arm in warm fresh water and flex the arm until all links are clean and free of detergents or lubricants.
-d. Make sure the flash pre-flash setting switch is properly set in
+** Never use detergents when cleaning the flash arm.
-accordance with the instructions provided in this manual.
+** Test flash arm flexibility underwater. The flash arm will become stiffer underwater.<br /><br />
-e. Check that the Flash Link optical cable is attached
-correctly in accordance with the instructions provided in
-this manual.
+For updated trouble shooting information, refer to the SeaLife website at [http://www.sealife-cameras.com www.sealife-cameras.com].
-. Flash fires sometimes but not all the time.
-a. This is normally caused by a damaged Flash Link optical
 cable or if the optical cable is not set-up correctly.
 Inspect the optical cable for damage and make sure the
 cable is attached and secured in accordance with the
 instructions provided in this manual.
-b. Check that your camera settings are correct.
-i. For SeaLife digital cameras, set to External Flash
 mode. Make sure camera’s ready-light is on.
-ii. For other camera brands, set camera to Flash ON.
-Make sure the camera’s flash setting is not set to
-Auto or Red-Eye reduction. Refer to your camera
-instructions for problems related to the camera.
-. The recycle time is very long.
-a. This is normally the result of low battery power. The flash
 recycle time should not be more than 7 to 8 seconds
 when the flash is set to full power.
-b. Replace or recharge batteries if the recycle time is longer
 than 10 seconds.
-. Dark areas in your pictures.
-a. This is mostly likely caused by not aiming the flash at the
 subject or if the flash is somehow obstructed.
-b. Areas further away from the camera will appear darker
 than closer objects. Maximum shooting distance is
 ft/1.8m to 8ft/2.4m depending on water visibility and
 the reflectivity of your subject.
-c. Check the brightness control setting. Turn counterclockwise
 to increase flash brightness. Turn clockwise to
 decrease flash brightness.
-d. The reflectivity of your subject will cause some areas to
 appear brighter than other areas. For example, dark coral
 needs more light than would white coral. Adjust flash
 intensity accordingly.
-. Flash arm is loose and does not maintain correct aiming
 position.
-a. Soak the arm in warm fresh water and flex the arm until
 all links are clean and free of detergents or lubricants.
-b. Never use detergents when cleaning the flash arm.
-c. Test flash arm flexibility underwater. The flash arm will
 become stiffer underwater.
-. For updated trouble shooting information, refer to the SeaLife
-website at www.sealife-cameras.com or contact your local
-SeaLife dealer or service center for help.
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 # Carefully inspect the O-ring and Gasket for cuts(A), tears(B). Replace O-ring and Gasket if damaged.
 # Carefully inspect O-ring contact surfaces and groove for scratches or other damage. It is normal to see molding “seams” near the hinge and latch area. Contact Media Loan if the contact surfaces or groove are damaged.
-# Use a moist, clean cotton cloth to remove hair (C), sand (D), and other debris from O-ring, Gasket, O-ring groove and contact surfaces. Never stretch the O-ring or Gasket.<br />
+# Use a moist, clean cotton cloth to remove hair (C), sand (D), and other debris from O-ring, Gasket, O-ring groove and contact surfaces. Never stretch the O-ring or Gasket.<br /><br />
 '''Installing the O-ring and Gasket'''

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 '''Digital Pro Flash:'''
-* The flash uses an o-ring to maintain a waterproof seal and a gasket to prevent sand and debris from reaching the o-ring. Close and seal the waterproof door. Make sure the O-ring is perfectly clean and undamaged. Carefully close the waterproof door to make sure nothing gets trapped near the o-ring and make sure o-ring slips into position and does not get pinched. Make sure the waterproof door is completely closed. Lock the latch by sliding the safety lock upwards.<br />
+* The flash uses an o-ring to maintain a waterproof seal and a gasket to prevent sand and debris from reaching the o-ring. Close and seal the waterproof door. Make sure the O-ring is perfectly clean and undamaged. Carefully close the waterproof door to make sure nothing gets trapped near the o-ring and make sure o-ring slips into position and does not get pinched. Make sure the waterproof door is completely closed. Lock the latch by sliding the safety lock upwards.<br /><br />
 '''Maintaining a waterproof seal'''<br />
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 # Install clean Gasket, making sure it is completely seated against the waterproof door. The grooved side of the Gasket should sit flat against the waterproof door.
 # Plug the cable adapter into the flash. Do NOT use force. Check that the white cable adapter is correctly oriented with the plug.
 <gallery>
-File:Sealife-proflash14-oring.png|Digital Pro Flash
+File:Sealife-proflash14a-oring.png|O-ring & Gasket
-File:Sealife-proflash14a-oring.png|Digital Pro Flash
+File:Sealife-proflash14-oring.png|Remove O-ring & Gasket
-File:Sealife-proflash15-oring.png|Digital Pro Flash
+File:Sealife-proflash15-oring.png|Inspect & Clean
 </gallery>
 '''Important'''