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Thumb screw 

to hold reflector 

Umbrella holder (shaft 

passes through knock-out 

in reflector) 

Thumb screw for umbrella shaft 

AC cord 

connector

Modeling lamp 

Flashtube

Reflector, soft box, 

or other “quick-change”

attachment

CONTROL PANEL AND BASIC OPERATION:

Power Input:

The power required to operate the StudioMax III is 105 to 125 volts AC,

50/60 Hz, 4 Amp, and/or, for a B (battery) model, an approved DC battery

power pack (not included). The power cord has a 125V, 10 Amp. rating.

Replacement cords or extension cords rated for less amperage may

overheat and should not be used with StudioMax III.

Top tabs

Radio-sync

channel set

(“R” models)

battery cable 

connector

(“B” models)

Summary of Contents for Studio Max III AKC160

Page 1: ...ant Color StudioMax III Operator s Manual Studio Max III AKC320 Studio Max III AKC320B Studio Max III AKC320R Studio Max Studio Max Studio Max Studio Max Studio Max III AKC320BR III AKC160 III AKC160B...

Page 2: ...are self contained light units and power supplies They have a professional plug in color corrected flashtube a 100 watt ON OFF modeling light and bare bulb capability both vertically and horizontally...

Page 3: ...er rating and has a ground 4 Do not insert a screwdriver or other metal objects into the flashtube socket area or vents Contact with high voltage may result 5 Do not operate this appliance with a fray...

Page 4: ...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 breakag...

Page 5: ...EL AND BASIC OPERATION Power Input The power required to operate the StudioMax III is 105 to 125 volts AC 50 60 Hz 4 Amp and or for a B battery model an approved DC battery power pack not included The...

Page 6: ...attery pack turn the Monolight ON before turning the battery pack power ON Flash Power All settings and controls of the StudioMax III are extremely stable and repeatable due to the use of an internal...

Page 7: ...the trigger cord is properly connected check the synchronization with the camera Adjust the lighting unit to same height as the camera lens and face the lights into the lens The lens aperture should...

Page 8: ...the side of the transmitter and insert the PC connector into the camera 6 When you want to trigger multiple lights program each light sepa rately to the same radio channel 7 The RTT transmitter can b...

Page 9: ...ashes Full Continuous 15 Continuous 30 minutes 10 180 1 minutes 4 15 1 4 Continuous 10 Continuous 30 minutes 6 300 3 minutes 4 45 1 32 1 5 Continuous Exposure Information The following charts give the...

Page 10: ...odeling Light Power 100 Watt 120 VAC ESR Modeling Light Control ON or OFF Triggering Built in Photoslave Push to Test button Sync Jack Radio R models Main Supply 105 125 VAC 50 60 Hz 3 amp Consumption...

Page 11: ...200K Modeling Light Power 100 watt 120 VAC ESR Modeling Light Control ON or OFF Triggering Built in Photoslave Push to Test button SyncJack Radio R models Main Supply 105 125 VAC 50 60 Hz 3 amp Consu...

Page 12: ...over all power levels Both are necessary to provide the perfect exposure we all strive for The light produced by the new AKC s is consistent constant Every time you set a desired power level you will...

Page 13: ...der low light conditions you may have to extend your exposure times to a point of significant speed loss With black and white films the effect of this speed loss is partially offset by wide exposure l...

Page 14: ...FF for four hours to discharge the main capacitors Never place your fingers or any metal objects into the flash or modeling sockets Contact with high voltage may result Limited StudioMax III Warranty...

Page 15: ...b Bright light falling on photoslave c Poor connection in line cord d Reverse connection on trigger cord connection at camera e Some radio slaves will cause interference Consult slave manufacturer Tri...

Page 16: ...16 Photogenic Professional Lighting 1268 Humbracht Circle Bartlett Illinois 60103 1631 USA Phone 630 830 2500 Fax 630 830 2525 Manual 116585 Revision 05 11 10...

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