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Esprit Digital Operating Instructions 

 

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QUICK START GUIDE 

The Esprit Digital is very simple to operate once the user has become familiar with the controls.  
Detailed operating instructions are given after this Quick Start Guide. 

Mounting 

Select a stand or support system of suitable weight and dimensions to ensure stable operation of 
the unit.  The mounting bush on the “L” bracket allows the unit to be mounted two different ways 
(Fig. 3).  Method A is preferred, however method B can be used if the light needs to point 
downwards.  Ensure that the clamp knob is fully tightened.  

 

Figure 3 

Protective Cap 

Push the latch knob back towards the rear of the unit, rotate and remove the plastic protective 
cap.  Always refit the cap when transporting the unit to avoid damaging the flash tube or modelling 
lamp.  NEVER operate the unit with the cap still in place. 

Modelling Lamp 

Ensure that the unit is switched off and disconnected from the supply.  Confirm that the lamp and 
flash tube are securely fitted, particularly before first use or after transporting the unit. Refer to the 
section on fitting the modelling lamp if required. 

Reflector/Accessory System 

A range of reflectors and accessories are available for the Esprit units. Slide the neck of the 
reflector/accessory over the front of the unit. Align the three pegs with the three slots in the 
retaining ring, press down and turn clockwise to lock. Ensure that the latch knob is in the closed 
position. 

To remove reflector, push the Latch Knob towards the rear of the unit, turn the reflector fully 
counter-clockwise and withdraw. 

FLASH TUBE REPLACEMENT 

Ensure that the unit is switched off and disconnected from the supply before replacing the flash 
tube assembly. Wait a few minutes for the lamp and tube to cool and for the unit to self-discharge, 
it is advisable to leave the unit for as long as possible before changing the flash tube.  

Remove the protective cap and unwind the twisted Trigger wire from the trigger terminal.  

Carefully pull the flash tube assembly out of the unit. To replace, hold the replacement flash tube 
assembly as shown in Fig.4, locate the three brass sockets onto the plugs in the front of the unit. 
Press down evenly until all of the plugs and sockets are fully engaged. Pass the trigger wire 
through the hole in the trigger terminal tag and wind around the tag, ensuring the trigger wire is 
kept well clear of the metal top hat. Excess wire may be trimmed off. 

Always replace with the correct flash tube assembly, BW-1079 UV coated. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Summary of Contents for ESPRIT digital DX1000

Page 1: ...FOR THE 1000DX 117V ESPRIT DIGITAL INSTRUCTIONS BWL 0324 1 11 1 02 BOWENS INTERNATIONAL LIMITED 355 OLD ROAD CLACTON ON SEA ESSEX CO15 3RH UNITED KINGDOM Tel 44 0 1255 422807 Fax 44 0 1255 436342 www...

Page 2: ...Number Full power 50 Keylite ISO 100 120m Flash Duration Full Power t 0 5 1 1500s Flash Colour Temperature Approx 5600K UV coated Flash Power Control Full to 1 32 5 f stop in 1 10 increments Recommend...

Page 3: ...Confirm that the fuse is intact and if in doubt replace A spare fuse is fitted in the fuse holder always replace with a fuse of the correct type and rating If the fuse blows immediately the unit is sw...

Page 4: ...reflectors and accessories are available for the Esprit units Slide the neck of the reflector accessory over the front of the unit Align the three pegs with the three slots in the retaining ring pres...

Page 5: ...ired a Wide Angle Reflector should be fitted Then insert the umbrella through the hole in the Wide Angle Reflectors mounting bracket and lock in position with the knurled screw Note Take care when fit...

Page 6: ...the display changes to show one of the values below Release the button If the SOUNDER is on it will sound continuously while the FUNCTION button is held down Now momentarily press the FUNCTION button...

Page 7: ...1 is minimum and 9 is the maximum Use UP or DOWN to adjust Default factory setting is di 7 UP DOWN Buttons Select the required FUNCTION as detailed above Single presses of the UP or DOWN buttons will...

Page 8: ...omatically discharges the capacitors when the power is reduced The READY indicator flashes while the unit is dumping The user may select one of two DUMP methods by means of the OPTIONS sub menu See OP...

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