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06 | FIRST COMMISSIONING

06.1 CHARGING THE LI-ION BATTERY

Before fi rst use of the Flex Panel, please fully charge the Li-Ion battery (18) with the supplied
battery charger (12).

CAUTION

Only charge rechargeable Li-Ion batteries of the type NP-F550 with the supplied battery char-
ger! The charger is not suited to charge other battery types!

Insert the power cable (17) to the cable socket of battery charger (13) and connect with an
electrical outlet. The LED charging indicator (16) lights up green.

Place the Li-Ion battery (18) over the center of the charging slot (14) and pay attention to
correct polarity (ma/- on the battery and in the charging slot). Slide the battery
fully forward into the battery contacts (15). If battery is inserted properly and the char-
ging process is started, the LED charging indicator (16) lights up red. When battery is fully
charged, the LED charging indicator (16) turns green. Slide the Li-Ion battery backwards
and remove it from the charging slot. Disconnect the battery charger from the electrical
outlet.

CAUTION

Never leave the battery charger unattended while charging the battery. After charging,
disconnect the charger from power supply.

NOTE

To avoid deep-discharge of the Li-Ion battery when Flex Panel is not in use for a longer
period, please charge Li-Ion battery up to approx. 60%.

Replacement battery from DÖRR optionally available from DÖRR in stores:

DÖRR Li-Ion battery (Replace-) NP-F550
Item-No. 980075

06.2 INSERTING THE LI-ION BATTERY INTO FLEX PANEL

CAUTION

Before inserting or removing the Li-Ion battery, make sure that Flex Panel is turned off (On/
Off switch (5) = OFF).

Insert the Li-Ion battery (18) into the battery slot (8). Pay attention to

correct polarity

(ma/- on the battery and in the battery slot)

. Slide the battery fully forward into

the battery contacts (10) until the battery clicks into place.

To remove the Li-Ion battery, press the release button (9) and slide out the battery.

06.3 ALTERNATIVE POWER SUPPLY

Alternatively, the Flex Panel can be operated with a power supply DC 7-12V, 3A (optional),
which will be connected with the power supply socket(6). Note the instructions for use
and the safety hints of the manufacturer.

08 | MOUNTING

08.1 MOUNTING ON A CAMERA/CAMCORDER WITH FLASH HOT SHOE

For mounting on your camera or camcorder, slide ball head (20) with the universal fl ash
shoe (24) in the hot shoe mount of your camera or your camcorder. Turn down the locking
screw (25) to lock the ball head tight.

08.2 MOUNTING ON A TRIPOD

For mounting on a tripod, unscrew the universal fl ash shoe (24) from the ball head.
With the ¼ tripod socket (23) underneath the ball head, the Flex Panel can be mounted
onto a tripod.

For

landscape format

use the ¼" tripod socket below the Flex Panel (7a), for

portrait for-

mat

use the lateral ¼" tripod socket (7b).

09 | CLEANING AND STORAGE

Never use aggressive cleansing agents or benzine to clean the device. We recommend
a soft, slightly damp microfi ber cloth to clean the outer parts of the device and the LED
surface. Turn off the device and remove the battery before cleaning. Store the device in
a dust-free, dry and cool place. This device is not a toy - keep it out of reach of children.
Keep away from pets.

10 | TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

FLEX PANEL FX-1520 DL

07 | OPERATION

turn on

the Flex Panel, slide the On/Off switch (5) to the position ON.

Turn the brightness control (3) to

dim the brightness

continuously (to the left = darker/to

the right = lighter).

turn off

the Flex Panel, slide the On/Off switch (5) to the position OFF.

CAUTION