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.
10 .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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Names of the parts
Note : The case parts marked with an asterisk (*) correspond to functions
on the electronic flash. Consequently, operation of these parts
activates the corresponding functions in the flash. For details on
these functions, refer to the electronic flash’s instruction manual.
*①Mode dial
②Buckle hook
*③Test button
④Buckle open/close lever
⑤Light-emitting window
⑥Arm mount
⑦Diffuser plate strap
⑧Diffuser plate
⑨
Underwater TTL cable connector
⑩Hot shoe
⑪Underwater TTL cable connector cap
⑫Grease for silicone O-ring (white cap)
⑬Silica gel
⑭O-ring removal pick
⑮Buckle opener
⑯Arm attaching adapter
⑰O-ring (POL-201A)
⑱O-ring (POL-201B)
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Preparing the case
Before shooting, prepare the case as described below.
: When not using the diffuser plate, place it on the center
part on the front of the case as shown on the right.
CAUTION
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.
The diffuser plate can be attached or removed as shown below.
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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.
After removing the cap, connect either end of the underwater TTL
cable connector to the uncapped TTL cable connector in the case.
Pay attention to the following points ; check the orientation of
the 5 pins in the TTL cable’s connector and align it so that the pins
fit into the corresponding receptacles in the case’s TTL connectors
turn the lock dial screw on the TTL cable’s connector all the way
clockwise to lock the connector firmly.
The underwater TTL cable can be disconnected from each case by
reversing the above
connection steps. In the final
step, screw the cap back
onto the case’s TTL cable
connector until it is stops.
: • Always make sure that the case are completely dry before
connecting or disconnecting the underwater TTL cable.
• O-rings are attached to the case’s TTL connector caps
and the underwater TTL cable’s connectors to keep out
water. If any fibers, sand or hair are attached to an O-
ring, the integrity of the waterproof function will be
affected and water penetration may result. Be sure to
check and remove any foreign matter on the O-rings
before connecting these connectors.
• Pay attention to the position of the 5 pins when
connecting the connectors.
• Do not use excessive force when tightening the lock dial
screw on the cable’s connector.
• When the underwater TTL cable is not connected, be
sure to put the caps back on the TTL cable connectors.
CAUTION
Lock dial screw
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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; insert the 5-pin connector of the hot shoe cable into the
TTL cable connector inside the camera case; turn the lock dial
screw on the hot shoe cable’s connector all the way clockwise to
lock the connector firmly; insert the camera in the camera case;
after inserting the camera, insert the hot shoe unit of the hot
shoe cable all the way into the camera’s hot shoe.
The hot show cable can be disconnected by reversing the
connection steps. In the final step, screw the cap back onto the
TTL cable connector inside the camera case until it stops.
:• Pay attention to the position of the 5 pins when
connecting the connectors.
• Do not use excessive force when tightening the lock
dial screw on the cable’s connector.
• When the hot shoe cable is not connected, be sure to
put the caps back on the TTL cable connectors.
CAUTION
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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. When using an arm with a width of 10 mm, mount
adapter in the direction shown in below.
Insert the commercially purchased arm into the arm mount, and
then tighten the arm by inserting and turning the provided arm
mount screw all the way clockwise.
:•The arm mount of this case has an interval of 12 mm.
Use care when mounting it on a commercially
purchased arm.
•Do not tighten the arm mount screw with excessive
force.
CAUTION
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2. Advance Check of the Case
Advance test before use
This Case has been the subject of thorough quality control for the
parts during the manufacturing process and thorough function
inspections during the assembly. In addition, a water pressure test
is performed with a water pressure tester for all products to confirm
that the performance conforms to the specifications. However,
depending on the carrying and storage conditions, the maintenance
status, etc., the waterproof function may be damaged.
Before diving, always perform the following advance test and the
water leakage test after installation of the flash.
Advance Test
1. Before inserting the electronic flash, take the empty case to the
intended depth and make sure that no water gets inside the
case.
2. Main causes of water leakage are as follows.
The O-ring has not been installed.
A part of the O-ring or the entire O-ring is outside the specified
groove.
O-ring damage, cracks, deterioration or deformation
Sand, fibers, hair or other foreign matter sticking to the O-ring,
the O-ring groove or the O-ring contact surface.
Damage to the O-ring groove or the O-ring contact surface.
When closing the Case, check for catching of the hand strap and
silica gel after the above causes have been eliminated.
:•The most suitable method for checking water leakage
is to immerse the Case to the intended water depth.
When this is difficult, water leakage also can be
checked at a shallow depth with no water pressure. Do
not feel that this is troublesome, but perform this test.
•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).
CAUTION
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3. Inserting the electronic flash.
Checking the electronic flash
Load batteries into the electronic flash and perform the flash check
before inserting the flash in the case.
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.
Checking the batteries
Load two LR6 alkaline batteries, two lithium batteries, two Ni-Mn
batteries, two Ni-Mh batteries or two Ni-Cd batteries as shown
below.
Manganese batteries cannot be used.
 Set the mode dial to AUTO.
 When the charge lamp lights up, press the test button and
ensure that the flash emits light.
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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.
:• Be sure to turn the flash off before inserting it into this case.
•Do not apply excessive force to the flash when
inserting it.
•When removing the flash from this case, hold the
flash so as not to drop it.
CAUTION
Inserting the flash
Carefully insert the FL-20 Electronic Flash into the hot shoe of this
case. Make sure that the protruding part of the camera’s zoom
lever fits properly in the notch in case’s zoom lever.
Follow the steps shown in the illustration;insert the flash all the
way into the hot shoe;turn and tighten the shoe lock dial of the
flash.
To remove the FL-20 from this case, follow these steps;turn and
loosen the shoe lock dial of the flash;holding the flash’s dial firmly
with a finger, slide the case out of the flash’s hot shoe.
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:• Insert the silica gel all the way at the specified location and
with the specified orientation. When the orientation is not
correct, the silica gel bag will be caught when the Case is
sealed and water leakage will be caused.
• Attempting to seal the Case with the bag inserted only part of
the way will cause the silica gel bag to get caught by the O-ring
and water leakage will occur.
• Once silica gel has been used, the moisture absorption
performance will be impaired. Always exchange the silica
gel when the Case is opened and closed.
CAUTION
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.
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:• Seal the Case by turning both buckle lock levers down in
arrow direction. When one of the buckles is left open, the
Case will not be sealed and water leakage will be caused.
CAUTION
Seal the Case.
When the rear lid is closed
(quietly, so that the O-ring
will not come out of the
groove), the buckles are
engaged with the edge of the
rear lid, and the buckle lock
levers are pushed down in
arrow direction, the Case will
be sealed airtight.
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
dirt and other foreign matter?
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