background image

AlienBees Flash Unit Operation Manual

for AlienBees B400, B800, and B1600 models

The 

AlienBees Flash Units 

were designed and created in the USA by Paul C. Buff.

All AlienBees products are manufactured and sold direct by 

Paul C. Buff, Inc. 

Paul  C.  Buff,  Inc.  •  2725  Bransford  Avenue  •  Nashville,  Tennessee  •  37204

PM-AB-MAN01 v. 01/2016

AlienBees Professional Photographic Flash Units

  are  powerful,  compact  monolights, 

designed  for  the  most  demanding  professional  use,  while  still  feeling  equally  at 

home in the hands of the enthusiastic beginner.  Available in models B400, B800, 

and  B1600,  the  AlienBees  units  are  self-contained,  AC-powered  studio  flash 

units, offering consistent performance and versatility for a wide range of subjects.

Thank you for purchasing an AlienBees Flash Unit!

  This  manual  is  designed  to  provide 

you  with  assistance  as  you  learn  the  features  and  operation  of  your  flash  unit; 

please  read  this  manual  carefully  to  ensure  safe  and  proper  use.  If  you  have  any 

questions or need assistance, please call us on our Toll Free Customer Service Line 

at 

1-800-443-5542

.  We are available to help you Monday through Friday, from 9:00 

am  until  5:00  pm,  CT.  You  can  also  email  us  at 

[email protected]

 for assistance.

Содержание AlienBees B1600

Страница 1: ...f the enthusiastic beginner Available in models B400 B800 and B1600 the AlienBees units are self contained AC powered studio flash units offering consistent performance and versatility for a wide rang...

Страница 2: ...oduct This warranty does not apply to any flashtubes or modeling lamps that may arrive with a product as these become exhausted based on normal use The product must be returned to Paul C Buff Inc for...

Страница 3: ...nits may only be connected to 3 wire grounded AC outlets to avoid shock hazard Do not connect the unit to an ungrounded outlet or to a two wire extension cord or adapter that eliminates the ground pro...

Страница 4: ...lash Units should be stored in moderate climate conditions between 32 F and 104 F 0 C and 40 C protected from water dirt sand and dust Modern electrolytic capacitors normally have a long shelf life Ho...

Страница 5: ...00 sec full 1 550 sec 1 32 1 600 sec full 1 300 sec 1 32 Weight 2 5 pounds 2 9 pounds 3 7 pounds Dimensions 8 5 length x 7 875 height x 5 75 width Power 120 Vac 50 60 Hz Current Draw 6 amps average Sy...

Страница 6: ...y 1 to 2 amperes to illuminate the modeling lamp and maintain the flash charge INITIAL SETUP GETTING STARTED WITH YOUR ALIENBEES FLASH UNIT 1 Remove your new AlienBees Flash Unit from the cardboard sh...

Страница 7: ...ver When the antennae are squeezed the holding fingers will contract allowing you to place your reflector around the fingers When the antennae are released the four fingers will expand to hold the ref...

Страница 8: ...rids fitting various optional reflectors please see our website to learn more Be sure to visit our website to see our full range of light modifying accessories www paulcbuff com 6 Connect the power co...

Страница 9: ...the next frame wait for this light to go out and the green OK LED to shine green Whenever the DUMP light is on the unit s automatic circuitry is draining the excess charge to set the proper charge Th...

Страница 10: ...ers The tripper on each unit is activated by the slave cell located on the back control panel firing the unit whenever it sees the light from another flash as far as 50 feet away This slave cell is di...

Страница 11: ...When set to tracking mode the modeling lamp will brighten and dim as you adjust the flashpower matching the output from full down to 1 32nd of the brightness This allows you a true preview and is esp...

Страница 12: ...er the flashpower of that B800 the flash duration does not get shorter When the flashpower is lowered the amount of voltage applied to the capacitor s is lowered So even though the same flash power ou...

Страница 13: ...your camera in automatic mode as its internal meter will not be able to detect the light that will be emitted by your flash units and will thus be set to an inac curate shutter speed and aperture ope...

Страница 14: ...ed through the xenon gas The energy flowing through the ionized xenon gas is dissipated as heat and as a brilliant pulse of light The initial burst of brilliant light fades as the energy stored in the...

Страница 15: ...PLACING COMPONENTS It is normal for the flash unit s flashtube and modeling lamp to become exhausted over time based on use We offer inexpensive replacements for these items available for ordering on...

Страница 16: ...readings between all three sizes of our rectangular softboxes were the same within 1 10 of an f stop The 8 5HOR 11LTR and softboxes are optional accessories each sold separately Please visit our webs...

Отзывы: