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Important Safeguards 

When using this flash equipment, basic safety precautions should always be followed, included the following: 

1.

 

Read and understand ALL instructions and specifications before using your Dyna-Lite equipment. 

2.

 

Care must be taken when handling the flash heads as injury could occur from touching the 
modeling lamp(s) or flash tube(s). 

3.

 

DO NOT operate a power pack or flash head with a damaged cord or if the unit has been dropped. 

4.

 

If an extension power cord is necessary, a cord with a suitable current rating should be used. Cords 
rated for less than 15 amps may overheat. Care should be taken to arrange the cord so that it will not 
be tripped over or pulled from the electric source outlet. 

5.

 

Unplug the power pack from the electrical outlet when not in use. NEVER yank the cord to pull 
the plug from the outlet. 

6.

 

Let flash heads cool completely before putting them away. Loop flash cables in an 8” to 10” 
diameter when storing. 

7.

 

DO NOT allow power cord(s) or flash head cable(s) to hang on or touch hot surfaces. 

8.

 

To avoid electrical shock hazard, DO NOT attempt to disassemble the power pack. Incorrect reassembly 
could cause an electrical shock hazard when a power pack is subsequently used. Take it to a qualified 
Dyna-Lite service technician when repair is required. 

9.

 

When the power pack is not in use for one month or more, it is wise to periodically plug the 
power pack in and turn it ON for a couple of hours. It is not necessary to operate a flash head 
during this “idling” time. 

10.

 

Use the flash head extension cable locking rings with the flash head pigtail not at power pack. 

11.

 

The use of properly GROUNDED AC outlet is recommended. 

12.

 

Remove plastic or metal flash head cover before shooting. 

13.

 

Please set the sync mode switch to the “SYNC” position before turning the power and model 
lamp switches “ON” and “OFF”. This procedure will ensure the longevity of the power and 
modeling lamp switches. 

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Summary of Contents for MP1600

Page 1: ...power pack instruction manual Dyna Lite ...

Page 2: ...tion or in a shipping case Extended Life of Dyna Lite power packs insure a longer continuous duty life cycle and more stamina than competitive systems Flexibility and Control built into sensibly priced Dyna Lite power packs simplify complex lighting set ups Abuse Resistant Design through the use of arc proof connectors and switches make Dyna Lite equipment safe and virtually assistant proof Reliab...

Page 3: ...ang on or touch hot surfaces 8 To avoid electrical shock hazard DO NOT attempt to disassemble the power pack Incorrect reassembly could cause an electrical shock hazard when a power pack is subsequently used Take it to a qualified Dyna Lite service technician when repair is required 9 When the power pack is not in use for one month or more it is wise to periodically plug the power pack in and turn...

Page 4: ...ower Power Control Switches can be adjusted to provide full half or quarter power to the flash head outlets in the respective A or B channels Ratio Combined Switch All Dyna Lite power packs feature the Ratio Combined switch On all packs the flash head outlets are grouped into two separate channels sometimes called banks marked A and B The switch has two options the first is A B and the second is A...

Page 5: ...ine tune the light balance between packs There are many times for example where adjusting a single light an entire stop will result in too dramatic a change NOTE When increasing the power with the Variator Control the flash output is adjusted automatically When decreasing the power bleed the pack by pushing the test fire button Sync Slave Infrared Radio Operation The Sync Input Socket circuitry is...

Page 6: ...ans that it is completely safe to plug and unplug flash head cables into the outlets even while the pack is on 6 Modeling Light Delay Circuit SP1600 only Delays the modeling light from coming back on after flash for 1 2 4 or 8 seconds It is especially useful when you are dragging the shutter so the modeling lights will not effect exposure It also redirects the power from the pack when recycling as...

Page 7: ...d using the Ratio output switch 4 Flash Head Outlets The RP packs are capable of accepting up to three heads All outlets are arc protected This means that it is completely safe to plug and unplug flash head cables into the outlets even while the pack is on 5 AC Power Cord Socket and Circuit Breaker Offers easily rest able protection 6 Ratio Combined Output Switch An indicator light tells you wheth...

Page 8: ...MH2065v MP800 RP1600 MK8 1222v Lighting Kit ...

Page 9: ...f the subject when you are using multiple lights to understand the ratios between the lights Some meters are reflective meters often referred to as spot meters and measure the light being reflected back from the subject taken from the camera position Halving and Doubling Photography is based on the principle of halving and doubling Shutter speeds are expressed this was as well as the amount of lig...

Page 10: ...ide the umbrella s interior surface If you place the light too close to the umbrella you are not taking advantage of the broad source your umbrella offers Next position the umbrella off to one side of your subject to create dimension fig 1 A Start at three or four feet away for a basic head and shoulders portrait and slightly above the subject pointing slightly down fig 2 A Experiment with the ang...

Page 11: ...the Wein slave energizes Modeling light doesn t work There is a power switch on the back of the Dyna Lite head This switch controls the power to the modeling light If this switch is off the modeling light will not work independent of how the pack is set If head switch is on and the modeling light switch from the pack is on check and make sure that the cables are properly seeded If they are it is l...

Page 12: ... 10 10 10 10 10 F slop Range 6 6 6 6 6 Vanator Range in 0 2 stop adjustments 2 2 2 2 2 Built in WEIN slave yes yes yes no yes es POCKETWIZARD recei ver yes no Yes no Yes no no yes Maximum heads allowed 4 3 4 3 4 3 3 4 Dimensions 5 7 8 x 6 7 8 5 7 8 x 6 7 8 5 7 8 x 6 7 8 5 716 x 6718 71 EV x 9 114 149mm x 175 mm 149 mm x 175mm 149 mm x 175mm 149fern x 235mm 1 el elm x 235 mm Height including handle...

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