1. Before use
This flash unit is precision piece of equipment.
Please read the instructions thoroughly before use
Power
Protective cap should be removed before operation.
Insert power cord to socket on flash firmly, improper connection may cause fire.
Do not use damaged power cord or power socket. It may cause electric shock and fire.
Do not use the flash unit with other electrical appliances in the same socket, overheating may occur and cause fire and/
or electric shock.
Do not bend or pull or press power cord. It may cause electric shock and fire.
Use grounded power sockets only.
Settings
Mount the flash unit securely on a lighting stand or other secure mounting
Turn off power and pull out all plugs when carrying.
Do not use the flash unit in damp or wet conditions or where there is flammable material nearby.
Do not cover the flash with curtains or clothes.
Use only in a well ventilated space.
Storage
Keep the flash out of the reach of children.
Keep the ventilation holes of the unit clean at all time.
Keep the flash away from flammable or explosive materials.
Turn off the flash and unplug the power cord if it smokes or smells of burning or sounds unusual
Contact your local dealer or service center for repair.
If the unit is dropped and broken contact your local dealer or service center.
Keep pins in the power plug and their contact parts clean at all time.
Clean with a soft dry cloth only.
Do not use with incorrect accessories. It is recommended you use or genuine Aurora accessories.
Modeling Lamp
To avoid burns do not touch modeling lamp when it is on.
To avoid eye damage do not look at modeling lamp when it is illuminated.
Do not expose modeling lamp to rain or moisture.
Turn the flash off and unplug the power cord when replacing modeling lamp. Do not touch modeling lamp with
bare hands, use cotton gloves or a soft cloth
mly, improper connection may cause
2. Parts
3. Control panel functions
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Handle
②
Locking lever
③
Mounting plate
④
Flashtube
⑤
Modeling
⑥
Modeling lamp socket
⑦
Umbrella fixing
⑧
Tightening screw
⑨
Tilt mounting bracket
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Photo cell:
Light sensor
②
Up/Down
Flash output increases and decreases by
1/10 f-stop – full power to 1/32 or 1/32 to full power.
③
Test:
Flash trigger
Green LED indicates ready to trigger and no LED
indicates still charging.
④
Power on/off switch
⑤
Power inlet
⑥
Main fuse
⑦
Modeling lamp fuse
⑧
Sync socket
⑨
Model:
3 modes for modeling lamp control
- Press Model button once (red LED/Full mode): modeling lamp sets to maximum output.
- Press Model button twice (green LED/Proportional mode): modeling lamp is proportional to flash output
- Press Model button three times (no LED/Off mode): modeling lamp is controlled by slider on back panel.
⑩
Alarm:
Audible alarm indicates charge status.
Alarm on: Alarm beeps while charging and stops when fully charged
Alarm off: Modeling lamp flickers when fully charged.
⑪
Slave
Slave on: Flash unit syncs. by light sensor as well as sync. cord.
Slave off: Flash unit syncs. by cord only.
⑫
Power Display:
Output display in Ws or f-stop To change power display from f-stop to Ws or vice versa, press up
and down buttons at the same time for more than 10 seconds. If the unit overheats, power display winder will flicker
and the alarm will beep. The modeling lamp will go off and unit will stop functioning except for the cooling fan. When
cooled, the unit will restart automatically.
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