Ikelite ST1K User manual

ST1K Sony Alpha TTL Kit
Item number 46040
Included in the Box
• TTL Kit with Hotshoe
• 1/16” Hex Key
Compatible Strobes
• Ikelite DS160, DS161
• Ikelite DS125 above serial number 5000
• Ikelite DS51
• Ikelite DS50 above serial number 70000
• Ikelite DS200 above serial number 7163
»SEA&SEA, INON, Nikonos, and Ikelite non-DS strobes
are not capable of powering the TTL Kit circuitry and
thus will not provide TTL operation with this kit. These
strobes may operate in manual power modes.
Installation and Use
Setting the TTL Circuitry Program
A small slide switch on the front of the TTL kit circuitry box
provides switching between manual or TTL operation.
Use “TTL” for TTL operation.
Use “MAN” for Manual operation with no preash. Strobe
power will need to be set manually.
If the strobe switch is in TTL mode, but the circuitry switch is
in the “MAN” Manual position, the strobe will re at full power
or at its selected power setting.
»The circuitry switch must be set prior to installation in
the housing. This setting cannot be changed while the
housing is underwater.
»Failure to make the correct selection will result in over-
or underexposure.
Removing the Hotshoe
Your housing came with a manual hotshoe installed. This
hotshoe must be removed prior to installing the TTL kit.
1. The hotshoe is attached by male connector to the female
socket of the bulkhead. Depress the tab on the male
connector.
2. Hold the female connector while gently pulling the male
connector out of its socket.
3. Store the manual hotshoe in a small sealed plastic bag
along with your spare parts.
4. The manual hotshoe may be reinstalled at a later time to
bypass TTL operation.
Installing the TTL Kit
1. Remove the camera mounting tray from the housing.
2. Using the included 1/16” Hex Key, loosen the Set Screw
on the left side of the Housing Mounting Tray.
Set Screw
1/16” Hex Key
Housing Mounting Tray
3. Looking into the housing from the back, orient the TTL
kit circuitry box with the hotshoe wire on your left and the
Male Connector end towards the front of the housing.
4. Slide the circuitry box into the center bottom of the
housing mounting tray. The male connector should come
out the front of the housing mounting tray near the port
opening.

5. Re-tighten the 1/16” set screw until it stops. DO NOT
over-tighten.
6. Line up the tab of the male connector with the female
connector coming out of the housing bulkhead and push
gently together. The tab will click into place when properly
connected.
7. Move the Male Connector Wire to the left and out of the
way of the Port Hole Opening.
Connecting Your Camera
1. Install your camera in the housing using the camera
mounting tray.
2. Orient the hotshoe so the “LOCK” insignia is facing you
and the wire is coming out of the back of the hotshoe.
3. Slide the hotshoe into the camera’s hotshoe mount.
4. Push the back of the hotshoe forward rmly until it stops.
This will ensure a good connection. Failure to push
the hotshoe far enough forward may result in lack of
TTL or failure to re strobes.
5. Rotate Hotshoe Locking Ring clockwise to tighen
hotshoe. DO NOT overtighten.
Setting your Strobes
Your Ikelite DS strobe must be set to TTL for TTL exposure
with this kit. Any ash EV compensation set in the camera
will be added to or subtracted from the ash exposure.
Use of manual power settings will provide manual ash
exposure.
Limited Warranty
This Ikelite product is warranted against any manufacturing
defects for a period of one (1) year from the original date
of purchase. To obtain warranty service, the product must
be returned to Ikelite postage paid. Ikelite will, at its sole
discretion, repair or replace such products, and will return
to customer postage paid. All other claims of any nature are
not covered. Except as mentioned above, no other warranty
expressed or implied applies to this Ikelite product.
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LOCK
Male Connector Tab
Male Connector Wire
Port Hole Opening
Turn set screw
clockwise to
secure electronics
Hotshoe Locking Ring
Female Connector