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14.

 

Trigger the flash 

 WARNING 

Fire danger through overheating. 

Continuous rapid sequences of flashes from more than 8 flashes per minute 
with high flash output could overheat and damage the device.   

Heat accumulation could be the result when using small, narrow reflectors 
(e.g. snoots) or grid reflectors at high power with the device pointing 
downwards.   

Continuous increasing and decreasing of the flash output can heat up the 
device additionally.  

Avoid continuous rapid sequences of flashes from more than 8 flashes per 
minute with high flash output.  

 

Don´t use the device in vertical direction, when making rapid flash 
sequences and high flash output with a small, narrow reflector or grid 
reflector. 

 

Don´t increase and decrease the output unnecessary. 

 

Note the following mentioned restrictions. 

 

1.

 

Switch on device. 
See 

Switch the device on and off

2.

 

Modeling lamp is switched on and off according to requirements.  
See 

Switch the modeling lamp on and off

3.

 

Trigger flash according to the prepared type of flash trigger. 
See 

Prepare and adjust flash trigger.

 

 

Do not flash over 12 shots per minute for over 10 minutes.  

 

Do not flash over 10 shots per minute for over 30 minutes.  

 

Do not flash over 8 shots per minute for over 60 minutes. 

 

 

In the above mentioned cases, let the device cool down for at least 15 
minutes. 

 

o

 

Don´t switch off the device during the 15 minutes cooling time as to 
avoid the interruption of the cooling.  

o

 

Don´t trigger a flash during the 15 minutes cooling time, neither 
with reduced flash output.  

o

 

Switch off the modeling lamp. 
See 

Switch on and off of modeling lamp

 

When the signal warning of overheating and overloading beeps:  
Reduce the flash output or flash sequence. 
If the continuous beep don´t stop: 
Let the device cool down for at least 30 minutes: 

 

o

 

Don´t switch off the device during the 30 minutes cooling time as to 
avoid the interruption of the cooling. 

o

 

Don´t trigger a flash during the 30 minutes cooling time, neither 
with reduced flash output.  

o

 

Switch off the modeling lamp. 
See 

Switch on and off of modeling lamp

15.

 

Transportation and storage 

1.

 

Switch off device. 
See 

Switch the device on and off

2.

 

Let the device cool down completely. 

 WARNING!

 Fire danger through hot parts. Let the device cool down 

completely.  

3.

 

Screw out modeling lamp: 

 

Screw out the modeling lamp carefully.  

 

Demount protection cap. 
See

 Demount and mount protection cap

 

Stick the safety cap onto the unlocking lever.  

4.

 

Demount reflector and all power and connecting cables. 

5.

 

Clean the device if necessary.  
See 

Cleaning

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Summary of Contents for walimex pro VC-1000 PLUS

Page 1: ...Gewerbering 26 86666 Burgheim Tel 49 84 32 9489 0 Fax 49 84 32 9489 8333 eMail info foto walser de www foto walser de Copy of Instruction Manual Studio Flash Series VC 200 PLUS to VC 1000 PLUS...

Page 2: ...ash output 17 10 4 Switch the audio button on and off 18 10 5 Prepare and adjust flash trigger 19 Prepare flash trigger through camera 19 Prepare flash trigger through remote receiver optional 19 Swit...

Page 3: ...This marking mean that your device meets the safety requirements of all relevant European Directives This marking mean that your device should be disposed in the local disposal points 1 2 Markings in...

Page 4: ...n melt thoroughly This could lead to fire Please just use the original cables which are included in delivery They are aligned for your device and guarantee the necessary safety for you and your device...

Page 5: ...ooling down Please cool down your device approx 30 minutes before starting any mounting or maintenance arrangements WARNING Danger of cutting and splitting through breaking modeling lamp and breaking...

Page 6: ...is activated Modeling Lamp is activated 4 3 Quick start guide ADVICE The detailed instruction for the following operations can be found in the respective chapters in this instruction manual Keep the s...

Page 7: ...nd listen for the cap to snap into place Release the unlocking lever Stick the safety cap onto the unlocking lever 6 Mount and demount reflector WARNING Posterior danger of bursting of flash tube Make...

Page 8: ...nd flash tube Please let the device cool down for approx 30 minutes 4 Screw in modeling lamp When the protection cap is mounted Demount protection cap See Demount and mount protection cap Screw the mo...

Page 9: ...as switched on when the device was switched off The function Photo Cell SLAVE lights up if photo cell or pre flash suppression were switched on when the device was switched off 3 Switch off device Set...

Page 10: ...m flash output You can adjust the modeling lamp via 50 values Switch on device See Switch the device on and off 5 Press control OUTPUT POWER twice 6 The modeling lamp switches on The signal MODEL ligh...

Page 11: ...tch on device See Switch the device on and off 2 Switch on photo cell Press push button SLAVE The signal SLAVE 1 is shown in the display 3 Switch off photo cell Press push button SLAVE until the signa...

Page 12: ...the opening in the reflector into the fixture as far as it will go 9 Tighten locking knurl ADVICE Don t tighten the locking knurl too tight as to avoid damages on the reflex umbrella 13 Switch on and...

Page 13: ...minutes Do not flash over 8 shots per minute for over 60 minutes In the above mentioned cases let the device cool down for at least 15 minutes o Don t switch off the device during the 15 minutes cool...

Page 14: ...e device immediately Contact the Foto Walser service department Problem with power output Switch off the device for approx 30 minutes Danger of overloading Internal voltage inside the flash is too hig...

Page 15: ...immediately ADVICE If you don t switch off the main switch within 0 5 seconds the device will charge anew Unplug power cord 2 Let the device cool down WARNING Danger of burning on reflector modeling...

Page 16: ...use Holder 4 Pull out the fuse holder with your hands completely out of ft helot 5 Take out the old micro fuse 6 Take the new micro fuse out of the spare slot and slide it in the center of the holder...

Page 17: ...PLUS VC 1000 PLUS Flash Output 200 W 300 W 400 W 600 W 800 W 1000 W Guide Number 2m ISO 100 55 65 75 85 95 105 Output Full tos 1 32 Recycling Time 0 8 1 8 s 1 2 s 1 2 2 s 2 3 s 2 5 5 s 2 6 6 s Flash...

Page 18: ...uppression for 1 pre flash Switch off of pre flash suppression for 2 pre flashes C Push button TEST Triggers a test flash D Push button AUDIO Switches the acoustic beeper button on E Control OUTPUT PO...

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