Photogenic Professional Lighting PowerLight 1250 Operator'S Manual Download

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Operator’s Manual

PowerLight 1250

PowerLight 1250DR
PowerLight 2500DR

Remote Control Accessories

Unit Number Assignment, Page 14

PLDIR-2 and PLDIR-1 Remote Digital Display, Page 15

PLIRC-1 Infrared Remote Controller, Page 16

Summary of Contents for PowerLight 1250

Page 1: ...ator s Manual PowerLight 1250 PowerLight 1250DR PowerLight 2500DR Remote Control Accessories Unit Number Assignment Page 14 PLDIR 2 and PLDIR 1 Remote Digital Display Page 15 PLIRC 1 Infrared Remote C...

Page 2: ...PowerLight accessories will provide you with years of dependable service With this new PL2 series optional accessories include remote power displays manual and infrared remote control and computer sof...

Page 3: ...le 6 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 la...

Page 4: ...f 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 w...

Page 5: ...or component failure Operation exceeding the rated cycle of the appliance may cause the fuse to open Always replace fuse with same rating of fuse An additional thermal protector is located inside the...

Page 6: ...ust the PowerLight 1250 to its lowest flash power setting 16 watt seconds slide the FLASH control knob all the way to the left To adjust the PowerLight 1250 to its greatest flash power setting 500 wat...

Page 7: ...e FLASH control knob in the desired position Setting is retained when user returns from another mode 3 FULL ON OFF is exactly what it says Press the FULL ON OFF button to turn the modeling lamp OFF LE...

Page 8: ...fore fully charged Modeling Light The modeling light has three modes of operation 1 MANUAL press the ADJUST button to turn the MODEL yellow LED on adjusts the modeling lamp intensity using the 1 2 or...

Page 9: ...contacts of X or zero delay Other units in the system are then triggered by photoslave operation It is best to connect the fill light directly to the camera since it will be positioned furthest back i...

Page 10: ...inutes 3 minutes Continuous Sec Between Flashes 15 6 4 6 3 2 1 5 Number of Flashes Continuous 300 45 Continuous 600 90 Continuous Exposure Information The following charts give the BCPS output for var...

Page 11: ...d Triggering Built in Photoslave Push to Test button Synchronization Jack 5 volt isolated Main Supply 105 125 VAC 60 Hz 10 amp Consumption 0 2 amps idling 15 amps charge Voltage Stabilization Plus or...

Page 12: ...es Continuous Sec Between Flashes 15 10 6 6 3 3 3 Number of Flashes Continuous 180 30 Continuous 600 60 Continuous Exposure Information The following charts give the BCPS output for various umbrellas...

Page 13: ...ulated Triggering Built in Photoslave Push to Test button Synchronization Jack 5 volt isolated Main Supply 105 125 VAC 60 Hz 10 Amp Consumption 0 2 amps idling 15 amps charge Voltage Stabilization Plu...

Page 14: ...he MANUAL LED will go off Also each time the AC line power is disconnected or switched off the flashtube will flash This removes most of the flash capacitor charge to prolong the life of the unit and...

Page 15: ...att seconds Resolution is 0 1 f stop using the 1 2 f stop and 0 1 f stop UP DOWN buttons The PLDRC 1 should be mounted to the umbrella bracket under the housing of the PowerLight on rotating mount or...

Page 16: ...from slaving the units at a wedding or some studio units can be put in standby when not required for a shot The infrared control can easily reach to units on 12 foot stands it has been tested to 100 f...

Page 17: ...g 100 degree coverage PL3R Shallow Background reflector rotates to control light for high key back lighting PL3RV Veil Slotted Background reflector for veil and burst lighting effects PL5R Deep Conica...

Page 18: ...er inner panels with black blocking outer and Quick Change bracket SB22 22 x22 Satin white front panel silver inner panels with black blocking outer and Quick Change bracket SB36 36 x36 Satin white fr...

Page 19: ...power to the unit After a 3 minute cool off period the power will return This is a unit protecting feature and can be caused by user actions or circuit failure Modeling light does not turn on Probabl...

Page 20: ...shipping product abuse or use other than the intended photographic applications Any product modifications will render this warranty void Use of other manufacturer s accessories which restrict normal...