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3. Rotate Accessory Locking Ring (2) clockwise to 
lock it up. Do not over-tighten.

Attaching Flash Tube

1. Remove the reflector or other accessories from 
the flash head.

2. Match the red dot on the base of the flash tube 
with the red dot in the Tube Socket (4). Push the 
flash tube in until it is securely seated into the 
socket.

Connecting to a Power Pack

1. Make sure that  power pack is OFF before 
connecting. 

2. Plug one end of Power Cable into Power Socket 
(6) of the flash unit, and insert the other end into 
the output socket of the power pack.

3. Turn power pack on  .

The flash unit is not powered by itself, but draws power from Cheetah Lithium Battery or 
Cheetah Ni-MH Battery (sold separately).
For the instructions of the power pack, see the related user manual.

C

onnecting the Flash to a Camera

1. Loosen the locking ring on the mounting foot.

2. Slip the mounting foot of the flash unit into the 
camera hotshoe.

3. Secure the flash unit by rotating the locking ring 
in the direction of the arrow.

Using the Flash

1. Power Management

ON/OFF Power Switch (19) controls the on-and-off of the flash unit. Turn off the 
power pack if the flash unit will not be used for an extended period of time.

1/1

1/1-0.3

1/1-0.7

1/2

1/2-0.3

1/2-0.7

1/4

OF

1/2+0.7 1/2+0.3

1/4+0.7 1/4+0.3

2. Flash Output

Flash output can be varied from 1/128th power to 1/1 full power in 1/3 stop 
increments. To obtain a correct flash exposure, use a hand-held flash meter to 
determine the required flash output.

Adjust the power output by rotating Select Dial (21). The following table makes it 
easier to see how the stop changes in terms of f/stop when you increase or 
decrease the flash output:

Figures displayed when reducing flash output level

←Figures displayed when increasing flash output level

Содержание CL-180

Страница 1: ...Instruction Manual C L 180 Cheetah light LLC www cheetahstand com info cheetahstand com 214 734 1198 ...

Страница 2: ...the CL 180 dry Do not use in rain or in damp conditions This product contains high voltage electronic parts Touching the high voltage circuit inside may result in electric shock DO NOT DISASSEMBLE Should repairs become necessary this product must be sent to an authorized maintenance center Discontinue use of this product if casing breaks or is compromised Electric shock may accur if use is continu...

Страница 3: ...st Button Flash Ready Indicator 21 Select Dial Body Control Panel This unit is not self powered It uses Cheetah Lithium battery or Cheetah Ni MH Battery sold separately Included Accessories Separately Sold Accessories The product can be used in combination with the following accessories sold separately so as to achieve the best photography effects Wireless Remote Control Photographic Umbrella High...

Страница 4: ...lash to a Camera 1 Loosen the locking ring on the mounting foot 2 Slip the mounting foot of the flash unit into the camera hotshoe 3 Secure the flash unit by rotating the locking ring in the direction of the arrow Using the Flash 1 Power Management ON OFF Power Switch 19 controls the on and off of the flash unit Turn off the power pack if the flash unit will not be used for an extended period of t...

Страница 5: ...item blinks Rotate Select Dial 21 to set a desired number Calculating the Shutter Speed During stroboscopic flash the shutter remains open until the firing stops Use the following formula to calculate the shutter speed required to capture the full sequence of flashes Number of flashes Firing frequency Shutter speed For example if the number of flashes is 10 and the firing frequency is 5 Hz the shu...

Страница 6: ...Triggering Insert one end of a PC sync cable into the PC Sync Socket 9 of the flash unit and the other end into the PC Sync Socket on the camera The flash unit will fire when the camera s shutter release button is pressed Protection Function High Temperature Protection To avoid overheating and deteriorating the flash head do not fire more than 75 continuous flashes in fast succession at 1 1 full p...

Страница 7: ...department which can provide original accessories The flash tube is user replaceable Replacement tubes can be obtained from the manufacturer This product except consumables e g flash tube is supported with a one year warranty Unauthorized service will void the warranty If the product had failures or was wetted do not use it until it is repaired by professionals Disconnect the power when cleaning t...

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