Olympus PFL-01 User manual

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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Disclaimer

●

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.

●OLYMPUS CORPORATION shall not be responsible in any way

for damage, lost profits, etc. caused by the loss of image data due

to defects, disassembly, repair or modification of this product by

people, other than third parties specifically authorised by

OLYMPUS CORPORATION or for other reasons.

Please read the following before using the product

●This product has been precision-crafted from high quality

polycarbonate. When used correctly, it lets you take photographs

safely up to a water pressure equivalent to a depth of 40 metres.

●To ensure correct and safe use of the case, please read all

instructions on handling and carrying out the system check as well

as care, maintenance and storage of the case.

●OLYMPUS CORPORATION shall in no way be responsible for

damage caused by water to the flash contained in the case.

●OLYMPUS CORPORATION shall not pay any compensation for

accidents (injuries or material damage) that may occur during the use

of this product.

●The electronic flash cannot be used in AUTO mode when it is

inserted in this case.

●A commercially available bracket arm is required to use this

product in combination with the PT-020.

For safe use

This instruction manual uses various pictographs for correct use of

the product and to prevent danger to the user and other persons as

well as property damage. These pictographs and their meanings are

shown below.

This indicates contents for which the possibility of

human death or severe injury in case of handling under

disregard of this indication can be assumed.

This indicates contents for which the possibility of

human injury or the possibility of material damage in

case of handling under disregard of this indication can

be assumed.

WARNING

CAUTION

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1. Keep this product out of the reach of babies, infants, and children.

There is the possibility of occurrence of the following types of

accidents.

Injury by dropping onto the body from a height.

Injury from parts of the body getting caught in parts which open

and close.

Swallowing of small parts. Please consult a physician immediately

if any parts have been swallowed.

Triggering of the flash in front of the eyes may cause permanent

vision impairment etc.

2. Never store this product with an electronic flash with batteries

inside. Battery leakage could result in a fire or an explosion.

3. If water comes into contact with the electronic flash inside this

product, remove the batteries from the flash immediately.

Otherwise, hydrogen gas could be produced, which could lead to a

fire or an explosion.

4. This product is made of resin. There is the possibility that injuries

may be caused when it becomes broken because of strong impact

with a rock or other hard objects. Please handle with sufficient care.

5. The silica gel and the grease for silicone O-rings for this product

are not edible.

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. The product may deteriorate.

3. Opening and closing at locations with much sand, dust, or dirt may

impair the waterproof characteristic and cause water leakage. This

should be avoided.

4. This product is suitable for use at water pressures equivalent to

depths of up to 40 meters. Please note that diving at depths

greater than 40 meters may result in deformation or damage to this

product, as well as to the camera and lens. In this case, water

penetration may occur.

WARNING

CAUTION

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Batteries

●To supply power to the electronic flash, we recommend you use

two LR6 alkaline batteries, two lithium batteries, two Ni-Mn

batteries, two Ni-Mh batteries or two Ni-Cd batteries.

●Keep the batteries’ contacts away from damp and humidity to avoid

impairing performance and/or causing an accident.

●For other battery handling precautions, please read the relevant

sections in the electronic flash’s instruction manual.

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. If the electronic flash contained in the case gets wet, wipe off all

moisture immediately and check the flash is working correctly.

7. Before traveling by air, please make sure you remove the O-rings,

otherwise the difference in air pressure may make it impossible to

open the case.

8. To ensure safe and trouble-free handling and operation of the

electronic flash in this product, please read the flash’s instruction

manual carefully.

9. When sealing this product, please take care to ensure no foreign

matter such as sand, dirt or hair is on the O-rings or contact

surfaces.

10.

Before storing this product, always be sure to take out the flash.

11.

When using this product, do not fire the flash at close range to a

person or animal.

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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. Even a single hair or a single grain of

sand may cause water leakage. Please check with special care.

2. The O-ring is a consumption product. Please replace it at least

once a year by new one. Also perform maintenance for every use.

3. Deterioration of the O-ring will progress according to the use

conditions and the storage conditions. Immediately replace the O-ring

by a new one if it is damaged, shows cracks, or has lost its elasticity.

4. At the time of O-ring maintenance, clean the inside of the O-ring

groove and confirm the absence of dirt, dust, sand, and other

foreign matter.

5. Apply the specified silicone O-ring grease to the O-ring.

6. The waterproof function is not effective when the O-ring is not

installed correctly. When installing the O-ring, take care that it does

not project from the groove and that it is not twisted. Also, when

sealing the Case, close the lid after confirming that the O-ring has

not come out of the groove.

7. This product is an airtight construction made of plastic (polycarbonate).

When it is left for a long time in a car, on a boat, at the beach, or at

other places reaching a high temperature, or when it is subjected for a

long time to uneven external force, it may be deformed and the

waterproof function may be lost. Pay sufficient attention to temperature

control. Also do not place heavy objects onto the product during

storage or transport, and avoid unreasonable storage.

Examples for foreign matter sticking to the O-ring

Hair Fibers Grains of sand

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Handling the Product

●Use or storage of the product at the following locations may cause

defective operation, defects, trouble, damage, fire, internal

clouding, or water leakage. Always avoid these locations.

Places where high temperatures exist, such as in direct sunlight, in

a closed vehicle, etc., and/or where extreme differences in

temperatures exist.

Places where there is a lot of dust.

Places where there are open fires.

Places subject to vibrations.

Places where volatile chemicals are stored or used.

water deeper than 40 meters.

●This product is made of polycarbonate resin with excellent impact

resistance, but it may be damaged by scraping against rocks etc. It

also may break when it hits hard objects or is dropped.

●This product is not intended as a case to protect the internal flash

from heavy knocks. If the case is subjected to a heavy knock or

significant pressure, the flash inside may be severely damaged.

●When this product is not used for a long time, the O-rings may

deteriorate, diminishing its waterproof properties. Therefore, please

use the case only after first performing the first and final system

checks described in this instruction manual.

●Do not apply excessive force to the arm mount and underwater

TTL cable connector.

●

The range of the flash underwater may be lower than on land depending

on the conditions at the time of shooting (clarity of the water, suspended

matter, etc.). Be sure to check the image before actual shooting.

●

Do not use the following chemicals for cleaning, corrosion prevention,

prevention of fogging, repair or other purposes. When these are used

for the Case directly or indirectly (with the chemicals in vaporized state),

they may cause cracking under high pressure or other problems.

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.

.If you see any drops of water or any other signs of water

penetration during use, stop the dive immediately. Carefully dry

from the flash and underwater case, and then perform the “Final

System Check” and confirm whether any water actually penetrated

this product.

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●Do not perform operations other than specified in this instruction

manual, do not remove or modify parts other than specified, and do

not use parts other than specified.

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

accidents (injury or material damage) at the time of use.

Chemicals which cannot be used

Explanation

Volatile organic solvents,

chemical detergents

Do not clean the Case with alcohol, gasoline, thinner

or other volatile organic solvents or with chemical

detergents etc. Pure water or lukewarm water is

sufficient.

Anticorrosion agent Do not use anticorrosion agents. The metal parts use

stainless steel or brass, and washing with pure water

is sufficient.

Commercial defogging

agents Do not use commercial defogging agents. Always

use the specified desiccant silica gel.

Grease other than specified

silicone grease

Use only the specified silicone grease for the silicone

O-ring, as otherwise the O-ring surface may

deteriorate and water leakage may be caused.

Adhesive Do not use adhesive for repairs or other purposes.

When repair is required, please contact a dealer or a

service station of our company.

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Disclaimer……………………………………………………………E-1

Please read the following before using the product ……………E-1

For safe use …………………………………………………………E-1

Batteries ……………………………………………………………E-3

For Prevention of Water Leakage Accidents ……………………E-4

Handling the Product ………………………………………………E-5

Contents …………………………………………………………E-7-8

1. Preparations …………………………………………………E-9

Checking the contents of the package …………………………E-9

Names of the parts ………………………………………………E-10

Preparing the case ………………………………………………E-11

Attaching/removing/the diffuser plate …………………………E-11

Connection to the camera case …………………………………E-12

1) Connecting the underwater TTL cable ……………………E-12

2) Connecting the hot shoe cable ……………………………E-13

3) Mounting on an arm …………………………………………E-14

2. Advance Check of the Case …………………………E-15

Advance test before use …………………………………………E-15

Advance Test……………………………………………………E-15

3. Insertion of the electronic flash ……………………E-16

Checking the electronic flash ……………………………………E-16

Checking the Batteries …………………………………………E-16

Inserting in the case ………………………………………………E-16

Which electronic flashes can be used? ………………………E-16

Opening the case …………………………………………………E-17

Inserting the flash ………………………………………………E-17

Insertion of silica gel ……………………………………………E-18

Check the loading status …………………………………………E-19

Seal the Case ……………………………………………………E-19

Perform the final check …………………………………………E-20

Visual inspection ………………………………………………E-20

Setting she flush power to ON and OFF ……………………E-20

Final Test …………………………………………………………E-21

Contents

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4. Taking photos underwater ……………………………E-22

Setting the flash mode …………………………………………E-22

Underwater TTL AUTO shooting ……………………………E-22

Underwater MANUAL shooting ………………………………E-22

5. Handling after use ………………………………………E-23

Wipe off any waterdrop …………………………………………E-23

Removing the electronic flash……………………………………E-24

Cleaning the case with pure water………………………………E-24

Disconnecting the TTL cable ……………………………………E-25

Drying the case and TTL cable …………………………………E-25

6. Maintaining the Waterproof Function ……………E-26

Remove the O-ring. ………………………………………………E-26

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

7. Appendix………………………………………………………E-29

Q & A on the use of the PFL-01 …………………………………E-29

After-sale Service …………………………………………………E-34

Specifications ……………………………………………………E-35

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1. Preparations

Check the contents of the package.

Check that all accessories are in the box.

Contact your dealer if accessories should be missing or damaged.

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