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2.) Please check that the mains supply corresponds to the information on the label of
the unit. Connect unit to earthed mains.
3.) Switch on the unit with the mains switch (4). During charging, the digital flash
energy display (17) flashes, afterwards the value is indicated continuously.
Additionally the green control lamp of the ready display (7) is illuminated.
4.) Set the desired flash energy by means of the energy control keys "up / down" (18).
5.) Switch IR-receiver, photocell or RFS-interface on or off depending on the exposure
situation.
6.) If required, plug in synchronous cable in one of the sync sockets (6.1) or (6.2).
3. Energy control
Use the "up/down" keys (18) to control the flash energy (flash intensity) within a range
of 4 f-stops. A value of 10 indicates maximum intensity, 6 the minimum. Whole numbers
correspond to whole f-stops, decimal places to tenth f-stop steps. There is the option, to
extend the control range up to 5 f-stops (see chapter 11), where in the underneath
range a slightly higher exposure-tolerance has to be expected.
Brief pressure on the
energy control keys "up/down" (18) changes the setting by a 1/10 interval, prolonged
pressure by 1/1 f-stop interval. The energy display (17) then flashes until charging or
discharging have stabilized the new level of energy.
4.
Modelling light
4.1 General
The Minicom units are equipped with a halogen modelling lamp. The modelling light is
switched on by the key "mod" (5). When switched on, the green diode lights up. To
protect the lamp filament from damage, it is advisable to switch off the modelling lamp
when handling the monobloc.
In chapter 7 you can find the instructions how to set the different operating modes
(modelling light proportionality).
Attention:
The operating voltage of the modelling lamp must correspond to the mains
voltage.
4.2 Proportionality
The brightness of the modelling light can be set proportionally to the flash intensity. To
assure proportionality also when units with different power output ratings are operated
together, the units have various proportionality levels. Proportionality is guaranteed if
the identical prop level has been set for all units. The higher the digit, the brighter the
modelling light.
