Manuale d’uso / di manutenzione del prodotto PM400 del fabbricante Photogenic Professional Lighting
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PhotoMaster Operator’s Manual For Voltage Smart PhotoMaster PM400 Voltage Smart PhotoMaster PM800 Voltage Smart PhotoMaster PM400R Voltage Smart PhotoMaster PM800R & Remote Studio Cont rol Acces.
2 OPERATOR MANUAL FOR POWER SUPPLIES Voltage Smart PhotoM aster PM400, PM400R, PM800 & PM800R Voltage Smart Advantage Light Heads: PA8, PA8C, PA8D & PA8F Operator Manual for Infrar ed Accessories Thank you for selecting the Photogenic Professional Power Supply PhotoMaster brand Voltage Smart series.
3 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Despite the meas ures that have been take n to make electronic flash equipment safe, it must be recognized that high voltages and high temperatures do exist within th e power supply & light heads. Certain pre cautions must be observed in handling the unit.
4 To set up the lighting system , first mount and secure all light heads to suitab le stands. The stand adapter allows the light head to be mounted on a stand with a 3 /8” to 5/8” post. Be sure to use a stand th a t is stable and wi ll not tip easily.
5 The light he ad connectors are key-sh aped , snap-in typ e and will only attach correctly. The plugs must be inserted until the locking snap is heard. Press the flat metal inset to release. The mating pins are autom atically lubricated during each insertio n and withdrawal to greatly extend th e life of these connectors.
6 DIGITAL CONTROL PANEL AND BASIC O PERATION Power Input: The power required to operate the Vo ltage Smart PhotoMas ter PM400, PM400R, PM800, or PM800R is 90 to 250 volts AC, 50 or 60 Hz, 5 Amp. The supplied power cord has a 125V, 15 Amp rating, 15 ft long, and is detachable.
7 Functional Operation Voltage Smart PhotoMaster PM400, PM400R, PM800 & PM800R Power Switch: The power switch controls the AC power to both the modeling and flash circuits. You have the option to turn-off the modeli ng circuit independently by pressing the Full On/Off button.
8 Modeling Lights: The modeling lights have three symmetrical modes of operation (NOT independ ent ): 1. MANUAL adjusts the modeling lamp inte nsity using the 1/2 or 1/10 f-stops UP/DOWN arrow buttons. Press the manual ADJUST button (F) to turn the MODEL yellow LED (B) on.
9 “Er-3” message means over heating has occurred. This could be internal or by exceeding the recom mended flash frequency. (See flash rate char t) Once “Er-3” is displayed a “COOL” mode is activated to cool off intern al components, preventing damage.
10 Flash Power Bracketing: Bracketing refers to taking up to th ree (3) exposures in a sequence with different flash intensities, either ad ditional watt seconds or fewer watt seconds, from t he displayed or selected “ primary” base i ntensity.
11 OPERATIONAL PARAMETERS Voltage Smart PhotoMaster PM400R & PM400R 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 damag e the flashtube and internal parts.
12 SPECIF ICATIONS Voltage Smart PhotoMaster PM400 & PM400R General: Flash Power…........ ............ ........... ..........……….. 12.5 to 400 watt-seconds. Maximum (6 f-st ops) Flash Duration…...... ............ ............ ...........
13 OPERATIONAL PARAMETERS Voltage Smart PhotoMaster PM800, PM800R 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 damag e the flashtube and internal parts.
14 SPECIF ICATIONS Voltage Smart PhotoMaster PM800, PM800R General: Flash Power…........ ............ ........... ..........……….. 25 to 800 watt-seconds. Maximum (6 f-st ops) Flash Duration…...... ............ ............ ...........…….
15 ADVANCED POWERLIGHT FEATURES. Voltage Smart PhotoMaster PM400, P M400R, PM800 & PM8 00R Automa tic Di scharg e Each time the AC line power is disconnecte d or switched off, the un it will automatically flash-dump most of the stored power, and then discharge by resistor the remainder of the stored power.
16 Advanced Series Accessories. Voltage Smart PhotoMaster PM400R & PM800R PLIRC-1 Infrared remote controller. Similar to TV, VCR, DTV universal r emote controllers, the PLI RC-1 can control up to nine (9) PhotoMasters with individual se ttings .
17 General Trouble Shooting COMMON PROBLEMS AND CAUSES Unit does not charge. Probable causes : 1. Circuit breaker tripped. (Depress breaker bu tton, rear of unit.) 2. No line power to unit. (Check line cord and outlet. If unit was being heavily used, wait 5 m inutes for internal therm al protector to reset .
18 Limited PhotoMaster Warranty Photogenic wa rranties the “st andard line” pr oducts are free from defects in material and workmanshi p of the P hotoMaste r PM400, PM40 0R, PM800, PM800R and PA8 u nits for a perio d of three years, from date of manufacture.
19 PA8 QUICK CHANGE ACCESSORIES REFLECTORS: PL3R ------ 3” Shallow Background reflector rotates to control light for high key and back lighting. PL3RV----- 3” Veil Slotted Background reflecto r for veil and burst-lighting PL5R------- 5” Deep Conical Ba ckground reflector.
20 Photogenic Professional Lighting 1268 Humbracht Circle Bartlett, Illinois 60103 www.Photogenicpro.com Telephone: 630-830-2500 Fax: 630-830-2525 016497-00V2-04.
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 PM400 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 PM400 - in questo modo è possibile verificare se l’apparecchio soddisfa le tue esigenze. Esplorando le pagine segenti del manuali d’uso Photogenic Professional Lighting PM400 imparerai tutte le caratteristiche del prodotto e le informazioni sul suo funzionamento. Le informazioni sul Photogenic Professional Lighting PM400 ti aiuteranno sicuramente a prendere una decisione relativa all’acquisto.
In una situazione in cui hai già il Photogenic Professional Lighting PM400, 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 PM400.
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 PM400. Quasi sempre, ci troverai Troubleshooting, cioè i guasti più frequenti e malfunzionamenti del dispositivo Photogenic Professional Lighting PM400 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.
