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ALPHA
MONOLIGHT

USER MANUAL

SDR-400

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Summary of Contents for SDR-400

Page 1: ...ALPHA MONOLIGHT USER MANUAL SDR 400 ...

Page 2: ...erything from power levels in one tenth stop increments to the built in wireless receiver The durable SDR 400 has an integrated four channel wireless receiver that communicates with an included wireless transmitter You can easily change the wireless frequency of the monolight with DIP switches Additionally the monolight includes five individual slave settings ranging from a regular slave mode to m...

Page 3: ...phy enthusiasts looking for an economical high powered flash unit with the convenience of wireless triggering The unit s auto seeking multi voltage 100 240V 50 60 Hz circuitry and compact construction make this monolight ideal for local and international use an AC plug adapter will be necessary for use outside the U S as well as a 220 240V modeling lamp ...

Page 4: ... Durable high quality rubberized polymer housing Easy to view LED power display Intuitive operating Precision light output adjustments of 6 f stops from full to 1 32 in 0 1 stop increments Proportional or Independent modeling lamp control 150W 110V quartz halogen modeling lamp Quick recycle time Fast flash duration Fan cooled Adaptive thermal control protects against overheating and overvoltage da...

Page 5: ...reduction functions Model lamp SSC Soft Start Circuitry Plug in user replaceable flashtube 7 umbrella grid reflector BOX CONTENTS SDR 400 Alpha Monolight Umbrella reflector with 7 grid inset 4 channel wireless transmitter Protective cap AC cord 16 4 9 m Sync cord 11 3 35 m ...

Page 6: ...lector mount 2 Mount release 3 Modeling light 4 Modeling light socket 5 Flash tube 6 5 8 stand mount 7 Umbrella mount 8 Umbrella tightening knob 9 Mount tightening knob 10 Tilt knob 11 Fan 12 Handle 1 3 6 9 10 12 7 8 11 4 5 2 ...

Page 7: ...ol Pad 14 Remote sensor 15 AC input 16 Fuse bay 17 Power switch 18 Sync cable port 19 DIP switches Remote 20 Test button 21 DIP switches 22 Shoe foot 23 Tightening ring 24 3 5 mm port 14 15 16 17 18 19 13 20 22 21 23 24 ...

Page 8: ...xcessive heat shortens the life span of flash tubes modeling lamps and internal components If not used for two months turn the unit on for 30 minutes and fire the flash several times to charge the capacitors Always remove the protective cap before plugging in or powering on the unit Never operate the flash with the protective cap on Clean this product with only a soft dry cloth Always wear cotton ...

Page 9: ...he flash tube The Raya 150W modeling lamp is a halogen bulb within a glass sleeve You may touch this glass without cotton gloves However wiping it with a cotton cloth after handling it is recommended The monolight comes with a protective cap Always remove the protective cap before plugging in or powering on the unit To remove the cap hold down the mount release and turn the cap counterclockwise Pu...

Page 10: ...ch located on the back of the unit 3 Turn on the modeling light using the modeling light button For more information about how to operate the modeling light refer to the Setting the Modeling Light Power Output section on page 24 4 Connect your camera to the monolight to begin triggering CONNECTING YOUR CAMERATO THE MONOLIGHT The Raya SDR 400 Alpha Monolight has two triggering options out of the bo...

Page 11: ...ight to communicate with the transmitter Use the following instructions to set up and wirelessly trigger your flash 1 Locate the DIP switches on the back of the monolight 2 Set the channel frequency of your choosing 3 On the transmitter set the DIP switches to the same channel as on the monolight 4 Press the test button on the transmitter to fire the monolight Please reference the following chart ...

Page 12: ...lockwise to secure Sync Cord The back of your monolight has a 3 5 mm sync input which is used for a hardwire connection between your camera and the flash unit Use the following instructions to connect your two devices 1 Insert the included 11 sync cable s mini plug into the monolight s 3 5 mm sync cable port 2 Connect the PC connector end into your camera s PC socket If you camera does not have a ...

Page 13: ...nd mount onto a compatible stand with a standard 5 8 top mount Tighten the tightening knob to secure Turn the tilt knob counter clockwise to adjust the tilt of the monolight Turn the knob clockwise to secure the monolight in place Accessory S Mount The Raya SDR 400 Alpha Monolight has an S Mount for light modifying accessories This can be used with such optional add ons as speed rings ...

Page 14: ...sert Once inserted rotate the accessory clockwise to secure To remove it from the mount hold down the mount release and reverse the above instruction Umbrella Mount To mount an umbrella to the monolight first attach the umbrella reflector dish using the above instructions Then run the umbrella rod through the dish s umbrella hole and into the monolight s umbrella mount Secure the umbrella using th...

Page 15: ... the button NOTE Each button press changes the power output by one tenth of a unit To increase or decrease whole numbers displayed on the screen at a faster pace hold down the adjustment button Setting the Modeling Light Power Output The Raya SDR400 Alpha Monolight has a 150 watt user replaceable modeling light The modeling light s power output is represented by a 10 60 numbered scale on the LED s...

Page 16: ...ent To change from the default setting press the up or down arrow once The top green light will glow green and the bottom green light will disappear Blinking numbers will appear on the LED screen displaying the current modeling light output setting The numbers will continue to blink while adjusting the setting Once the desired number is selected the numbers will blink four times then return to the...

Page 17: ...uired number is indicated by the light on the right side of the panel Default Setting No LED light is activated Slave mode is OFF Setting 1 Slave mode ON A single flash from another source will trigger the monolight Setting 2 The monolight will trigger after a half second delay After the first flash from another source the monolight will go into a standby mode and the SDR 400 will trigger at the n...

Page 18: ...ator lights a Indicates which slave mode is activated 5 Power output buttons a Increases or decreases the power output of the monolight 6 Modeling light button a Turns the modeling light on or off 7 Modeling light indicator light when button is pushed a Bottom green light on modeling light button turns on default position b Indicates that modeling light intensity level is proportional to the flash...

Page 19: ...icates that the modeling light s intensity level is independent of the flash tube s output 9 Modeling light intensity level up and down arrow adjustment buttons a Adjusts the intensity level of the modeling light b Turns on independent model light mode and overrides proportional mode as displayed in blinking numbers 5 9 6 7 8 1 2 3 4 ...

Page 20: ...ight during adjustment as controlled by the modeling light output buttons The numbers only blink when the modeling light intensity level is being adjusted It will stop blinking after four blinks Confirmation When the monolight s sound is turned off and the modeling light is turned on the modeling light will turn off after a flashtube triggering and come back on once the unit has recycled providing...

Page 21: ...d off and unplugged 2 Using a cotton glove or soft dry cloth carefully unscrew the modeling light bulb 3 With the cotton glove or soft dry cloth pick up the replacement tube 4 Insert the back end of the bulb into the modeling bulb socket and turn it clockwise until secure NOTE The SDR 400 has built in SSC Soft Start Circuitry to ensure longer modeling lamp life When the modeling lamp is turned on ...

Page 22: ... the flash unit by pressing the test button 2 Power off the monolight and unplug the power cable from the flash unit and power source 3 After 15 minutes remove the modeling lamp and any other accessory connected to the unit 4 Wearing a pair of cotton gloves or using a soft dry cloth and using a pair of needle nose pliers carefully unhook the retention spring loop of the flash tube Make sure it is ...

Page 23: ...e 7 With needle nose pliers hook the retention spring over and above the flash tube 8 Reinsert the modeling lamp then any other accessory to the monolight Replacing the Fuse The Raya SDR 400 comes with two fuses one installed and one spare Both are located within the fuse bay To remove the fuse housing from the fuse bay and replace the fuse do the following 1 Ensure the monolight is powered off an...

Page 24: ...ered on To replace the fuse remove it from the box 4 Replace it with a spare 5 Reattach the fuse holder to the fuse bay to complete the process MAINTENANCE NOTES Adaptive Thermal Control The Raya SDR 400 Alpha Monolight is equipped with protection circuits to prevent damage to the internal electronics from over heating over volting and over charging To avoid damaging the unit please follow the ...

Page 25: ...error message comes up again contact the manufacturer E2 The monolight is overheating 176 F 80 C The error will disappear once the unit has cooled Press any button except the power button to remove the error message The fan will continue to cool the unit until the heat has dissipated after 5 10 minutes If the monolight is turned off the light will take longer to cool E3 The monolight s input volta...

Page 26: ...150W Max SSC Soft Start Circuitry Modeling Lamp Control Proportional Independent Off Triggering Method 4 channel built in wireless with included 4 channel wireless transmitter sync cable test button slave sensor Flash Duration 1 1000 400w s Frequency 433 MHz Effective Wireless Distance Range 65 20 m Battery Replacement for Transmitter Type A23 Color Temperature 5600 100k Flash Tube User replaceabl...

Page 27: ... Mount Power Source 100 240VAC 50 60 Hz Circuit Protection 5G10A fuse Length of Included AC Cord 16 4 9 m Weight 3 95 lbs 1 8 kg Dimensions with flash tube cover and stand mount 13 5 8 33 12 7 20 3 cm FCC DISCLAIMER This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 this device may not cause harmful interference and 2 this device must accept a...

Page 28: ... damage or defect caused by misuse neglect accident alteration abuse improper installation or maintenance EXCEPT AS PROVIDED HEREIN THE WARRANTY PROVIDER MAKES NEITHER ANY EXPRESS WARRANTIES NOR ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE This warranty provides you with specific legal rights and you may also have a...

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