Manuale d’uso / di manutenzione del prodotto 1250, 1250DR, 2500DR del fabbricante Photogenic Professional Lighting
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1 P OWER L IGHT Operator’s Manual PowerLight 1250 PowerLight 1250DR PowerLight 2500DR & Remote Control Accessories Unit Number Assignment, Page 14 PLDIR-2 and PLDIR-1 Remote Digital Display, Pag.
2 OPERATOR MANUAL FOR MONOLIGHTS PowerLight 1250 PowerLight 1250DR PowerLight 2500DR OPERATOR MANUAL FOR ACCESSORIES PLDD-1 side display for model PL1250 only. PLDC-1 side display/manual controller for “DR” models. PLDIR-2 side display & IR receiver for “DR” models.
3 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Despite the measures that have been taken to make electronic flash equipment safe, it must be recognized that high voltages and high temperatures do exist within the power supply / lighting unit. Certain precautions must be observed in handling the unit.
4 Unpacking and Setup: (continued) The unit is shipped with the modeling lamp and flashtube not installed. While installing the modeling lamp and flashtube (with glove or clean cloth to protect the hand) be sure they are properly inserted and tight to avoid arcing and failure of the socket contacts during operation.
5 CONTROL PANEL AND BASIC OPERATION: Power Input: The power required to operate the PowerLight 1250, 1250DR or 2500DR is 105 to 125 volts AC, 60 Hz, 10 Amp. The power cord has a 125V, 10 Amp. rating. Replacement cords or extension cords rated for less amperage may overheat and should not be used with PowerLights.
6 Power Switch: The power switch controls the AC power to both the modeling and flash circuits. You have the option to turn-off the modeling circuit independently. PowerLight Model PL1250 Flash Power: All settings and controls of the PowerLight 1250 are extremely stable and repeatable due to the use of an internal microcomputer.
7 Modeling Light: The modeling light has three modes of operation: 1. MANUAL adjustment [press the MANUAL button, LED on] adjusts the modeling lamp intensity with the MODEL slide control knob. As with flash power, minimum setting is full left and maximum setting is full right.
8 PowerLight Models 1250DR and 2500DR Flash Power: Use the Adjust button to turn on the Flash ws red LED. Adjust the PowerLight 1250DR or 2500DR Flash power setting using the 1/2 or 1/10 f-stops UP/DOWN arrow buttons. Ready Light: The PowerLight 2500DR is fully charged when the READY lamp is on.
9 PowerLight Models 1250, 1250DR and 2500DR Test Function: The TEST button is pressed to fire the flashtube for test purposes. Flash Indication: The PowerLight indicates the flash has fired properly. The flash indication feature will dim the modeling light to its lowest setting, then intensify slowly to full brightness or to its original state.
10 OPERATION PowerLight Model 1250 and 1250DR Flashing Rate: The unit recharges quickly, as indicated by the READY light on the control panel. A quick series of flashes can be obtained within the limits of the recharge time. Continuous rapid flashing, however, can overheat and damage the flashtube and internal parts.
11 SPECIFICATIONS PL1250 & PL1250DR General: Flash Power....................................................16 to 500 watt-seconds. maximum (6 f-stops) Flash Duration................................................1/1300 second at Full 1/640 second at 1/32 Recycling time.
12 OPERATION PowerLight Model 2500DR Flashing Rate: The unit recharges quickly, as indicated by the READY light on the control panel. A quick series of flashes can be obtained within the limits of the recharge time. Continuous rapid flashing, however, can overheat and damage the flashtube and internal parts.
13 SPECIFICATIONS PL2500DR General: Flash Power................................................ 32 to 1000 watt-seconds maximum. (6 f-stops) Flash Duration............................................ 1/770 second at Full 1/345 second at 1/32 Recycling time.
14 ADVANCED POWERLIGHT FEATURES. Models PL1250, PL1250DR, and PL2500DR Automatic Dump Flash This feature will automatically flash the unit when the FLASH setting is lowered; otherwise, the internally stored power is discharged through a resistor, before the unit is READY .
15 Advanced PL2 series Accessories. PLDD-1 Digital display for Model 1250 only. The PLDD-1 is a digital display to enhance the resolution and repeatability of the Model 1250’s Flash analog slide-pot control. It displays only Flash power, over the full range of 16 to 500 watt-seconds.
16 Advanced PL2 series Accessories. PLIRC-1 Infrared remote controller for models 1250DR and 2500DR. (must be used with PLDIR-1 receivers) Similar to TV, VCR, DTV universal remote controllers, the PLIRC-2 can control up to nine (9) PowerLights with individual settings.
17 POWERLIGHT QUICK CHANGE ACCESSORIES REFLECTORS: PL7R 7 1/2” Standard high grain reflector. 35 degree coverage. PL14R 14” Parabolic for portraits, feathering, flood and fill lighting. 60 degree coverage. PL16R 16” Parabolic for portraits, feathering, flood and fill lighting.
18 POWERLIGHT QUICK CHANGE ACCESSORIES UMBRELLAS: EC32BC 32” White satin flat panel inner umbrella with black blocking outer umbrella. EC45BC 45” White satin flat panel inner umbrella with black blocking outer umbrella. EC60BC 60” White satin flat panel inner umbrella with black blocking outer umbrella.
19 General Trouble Shooting COMMON PROBLEMS AND CAUSES Unit does not charge. Probable causes: a. Fuse blown. (Unplug and discharge the unit-Replace fuse.) b. No line power to unit. (Check line cord and outlet.) c. Unit is on, but will not charge. (Safety thermal detector activated by heavy use, beyond specified Flashing Rates on page 9.
20 Limited PowerLight Warranty Photogenic Professional Lighting warranties the “standard line” of new PowerLight products to be free from defects in material and workmanship of the PL2 series of PowerLights for a period of two years from date of purchase.
Un punto importante, dopo l’acquisto del dispositivo (o anche prima di acquisto) è quello di leggere il manuale. Dobbiamo farlo per diversi motivi semplici:
Se non hai ancora comprato il Photogenic Professional Lighting 1250, 1250DR, 2500DR è un buon momento per familiarizzare con i dati di base del prodotto. Prime consultare le pagine iniziali del manuale d’uso, che si trova al di sopra. Dovresti trovare lì i dati tecnici più importanti del Photogenic Professional Lighting 1250, 1250DR, 2500DR - in questo modo è possibile verificare se l’apparecchio soddisfa le tue esigenze. Esplorando le pagine segenti del manuali d’uso Photogenic Professional Lighting 1250, 1250DR, 2500DR imparerai tutte le caratteristiche del prodotto e le informazioni sul suo funzionamento. Le informazioni sul Photogenic Professional Lighting 1250, 1250DR, 2500DR ti aiuteranno sicuramente a prendere una decisione relativa all’acquisto.
In una situazione in cui hai già il Photogenic Professional Lighting 1250, 1250DR, 2500DR, ma non hai ancora letto il manuale d’uso, dovresti farlo per le ragioni sopra descritte. Saprai quindi se hai correttamente usato le funzioni disponibili, e se hai commesso errori che possono ridurre la durata di vita del Photogenic Professional Lighting 1250, 1250DR, 2500DR.
Tuttavia, uno dei ruoli più importanti per l’utente svolti dal manuale d’uso è quello di aiutare a risolvere i problemi con il Photogenic Professional Lighting 1250, 1250DR, 2500DR. Quasi sempre, ci troverai Troubleshooting, cioè i guasti più frequenti e malfunzionamenti del dispositivo Photogenic Professional Lighting 1250, 1250DR, 2500DR insieme con le istruzioni su come risolverli. Anche se non si riesci a risolvere il problema, il manuale d’uso ti mostrerà il percorso di ulteriori procedimenti – il contatto con il centro servizio clienti o il servizio più vicino.
