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The unit is shipped with the modeling lamp and flashtube not installed.  While installing
the modeling lamp and flashtube (with glove or clean cloth to protect the hand and tube)
be  sure  they  are  properly  inserted  and  tight  to  avoid  arcing  and  failure  of  the  socket
contacts during operation. Do not touch the glass tubes with bare hands, as normal body
oils will shorten the bulb’s life.  Always use a clean cloth or wear gloves to protect your
hand from glass breakage and heat.

The 7 _ inch reflector is attached by the “quick-change” mechanism.  Three tabs on the
unit grip the ring on the reflector.  Finger levers located on the top of the unit control two
of these tabs.   To mount the reflector, squeeze the finger levers towards each other and
tilt the reflector past the stationary top-tab, then past the two tabs that are controlled with
the  levers.   Release  the  finger  levers  and  make  sure  all  three  tabs  are  securing  the
reflector (see illustration below.)  All PowerLight accessory reflectors and soft boxes are
designed for use with this “quick-change” system or onto this 7 _ inch reflector

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                                Squeeze levers to mount

                               reflector in locked position.

                       Punch out hole for                              Professional plug-in
                            umbrella rod.                                      flashtube.

With power switch OFF, attach the line cord to the power-input connector,
located on the bottom of the PowerLight, and connect it to a grounded wall
outlet.  Turn the power switch ON. The READY light will light when the unit
has charged to the power level set by the FLASH power control.

Summary of Contents for PLR1000DR

Page 1: ...Sync Constant Color POWERLIGHT Operator s Manual Solair Constant Color PLR500DR Solair Constant Color PLR1000DR Voltage Smart Solair PLRX500DR Voltage Smart Solair PLRX1000DR Remote Studio Control Acc...

Page 2: ...ervice The Voltage Smart Solair Radio Sync Constant Color models permit use of worldwide voltages and frequencies With these two new Solair Radio Sync Constant Color series optional accessories includ...

Page 3: ...Do not attempt to use this appliance if it has been dropped or damaged until a qualified service person has serviced it 7 Do not operate the unit with a damaged or broken flashtube or modeling lamp Do...

Page 4: ...ontrol two of these tabs To mount the reflector squeeze the finger levers towards each other and tilt the reflector past the stationary top tab then past the two tabs that are controlled with the leve...

Page 5: ...s exceeded A cooling off period of 10 to 45 minutes is required to reset the thermal fuse There is also protection in the microcontroller software which is designed to protect against exceeding the ra...

Page 6: ...1 10 f stops UP DOWN arrow buttons The watt second settings will be displayed If the adjust button is pressed again the modeling circuit and yellow LED will be turned on Ready Light The Solair Radio...

Page 7: ...he user returns from another mode Tracking is limited to 6 f stops 3 FULL ON OFF is exactly what it says Press the FULL ON OFF button to turn the modeling lamp OFF LED off or FULL ON LED on Note All c...

Page 8: ...slave at 10 microampere drain Internal 240 ohm discharge limit with 68 k ohms continuous limit Sync signal negative pulse 10 microseconds or longer from sync voltage to 1 6 vdc or less per ISO 518 Po...

Page 9: ...ing 2 Either Higher or Lower skips the 0 settings To set or change the Auto Bracketing settings 1 Press the Auto Bracketing button 3 times This will cause the display to read br then H 0 2 Press the s...

Page 10: ...ight as you obtained previously and at the same color temperature The light produced by the new Solair is constant color No matter what power setting you select the light will be the same color temper...

Page 11: ...flash power Flash Duration 0 0 5 1 0 0 1 0 2 0 3 0 4 0 5 0 6 0 7 0 8 0 9 1 Time Intensity t 1 2 Power Duration Total Flash Duration t 1 10 You can see that there is quite a bit of light which would b...

Page 12: ...xposure or color in this shutter range Most modern films however have increased this range to the point that no adjustments are necessary from approximately 1 second to 1 10 000 second It should be po...

Page 13: ...st increase the indicated exposure to compensate for long exposure effects use a larger lens opening if possible Extending the exposure time will result in more speed loss contrast change and color sh...

Page 14: ...8 3 Continuous 11 Minutes 6 116 4 Minutes 4 60 1 2 Continuous 4 Continuous 4 Minutes 2 124 1 4 Minutes 1 85 1 4 Continuous 2 Continuous Exposure Information The following charts give the BCPS output f...

Page 15: ...el radio receiver Built in Photoslave Push to Test button Synchronization Jack 12 volt isolated Main Supply PLR500DR 105 125 VAC 60 Hz 5 amps Main Supply PLRX500DR 90 250 VAC 50 60Hz 3 5amp Consumptio...

Page 16: ...ous 7 Minutes 10 40 2 5 Minutes 6 25 1 2 Continuous 8 3 Continuous 4 Minutes 4 60 1 4 Minutes 2 43 1 4 Continuous 4 Continuous Exposure Information The following charts give the BCPS output for variou...

Page 17: ...receiver Built in Photoslave Push to Test button Synchronization Jack 12 volt isolated Main Supply PLR1000DR 105 125 VAC 60 Hz 5 amp Main Supply PLRX1000DR 90 250 VAC 50 60Hz 3 5amp Consumption PLR100...

Page 18: ...l the display reads ir then release the button The Digital display should read ir when you press and release the _ UP button again and the display will then read Un 1 or some number 1 to 9 To change t...

Page 19: ...rnal or in the power cable or outlet at the location Try turning the main power off wait for 5 seconds and turn power back on Er 1 message means that an AC line power voltage problem has occurred This...

Page 20: ...R 2 infrared receivers and have their unique unit numbers assigned PowerLights may have identical unit number numbers if they are to be operated exactly the same under all studio arrangements Select a...

Page 21: ...ves will cause interference consult slave manufacturer Trigger cord will not flash unit but charge indicator shows that the system has charged Probable causes 1 Defective trigger cord Defective flasht...

Page 22: ...chase Modeling lamps are covered for initial use failures only SERVICE The photographer should not attempt to make internal repairs Consult a dealer for an authorized Photogenic Professional Lighting...

Page 23: ...ector AC power adapter and infrared dome transmitter Used with PLDIR 2 receivers sold separately PLIRC 1 Hand Held infrared transmitter Set and transmit commands to just one light or the entire studio...

Page 24: ...e PL18R 18 Parabolic for soft illumination and flood lighting 125 degree coverage PL20R 20 Parabolic for portraits feathering flood and fill lighting 65 degree coverage PL24R 24 Parabolic for soft ill...

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