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Sekonic SPECTROMASTER C-800 Operating Manual

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SPECTROMASTER
C-800
C-800-U

Operating Manual

Please read the operating manual carefully to fully understand the features of this product
before use and keep it for future use. Keep the operating manual in a safe place.
Please see the Startup Guide for information about the basic operations.
Spectrometer for Photo/Video/Cinema

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  • Page 1: Operating Manual

    Spectrometer for Photo/Video/Cinema SPECTROMASTER C-800 C-800-U Operating Manual Please read the operating manual carefully to fully understand the features of this product before use and keep it for future use. Keep the operating manual in a safe place. Please see the Startup Guide for information about the basic operations.
  • Page 2 Please read this operating manual to utilize the many features of the SpectroMaster C-800 Series. The SPECTROMASTER C-800 Series is a high-performance color meter with a CMOS linear image sensor. The SPECTROMASTER C-800 Series makes it possible to precisely measure LED, HMI, Fluorescent lamp, natural light and flash light with color matching function (human eye's characteristic).

  • Page 3: Safety Precautions

    ■ Safety Precautions Before using this product, please read this "Safety Precautions" for proper operation. WARNING The WARNING symbol indicates the possibility of death or serious injury if the product is not used properly. CAUTION The CAUTION symbol indicates the possibility of minor to moderate personal injury or product damage if the product is not used properly.

  • Page 4: Ca Prop

    CAUTION ● Do not handle this product with wet hands, or leave it in the rain or in a location where it may be splashed with water, submerged, or come into contact with moisture. There is a danger of electric shock if the "Flash Light Cord (PC) Mode"...
  • Page 5 NOTICE ● A protective sheet is attached to the LCD. Peel it off before use. ● Although the LCD monitor is manufactured to very high standards, it is possible to observe a few dead pixels on the screen. This is normal and not a malfunction of the meter.

  • Page 6: Intended Usage

    ■ Intended Usage The meter is designed for: ● Measuring natural or artificial lights to display the various readings for photography and motion picture. ● Displaying the correction values of filters for camera or lighting to match to the target color temperature. ●...

  • Page 7: Intended Users

    We recommend that you download the latest operating manual from our website and use this product. URL: www.sekonic.com/support/instructionmanualuserguidedownload.aspx ● The safety-related precautions such as «Safety Guide and Maintenance» and «Safety Precautions» conform to the legal and industry standards that were applicable at the time this operating manual was created.

  • Page 8: Accompanying Accessories

    ■ Accompanying Accessories The following items are included with the meter in the package. Please be sure to check that all noted items are included. * If any items are missing, please contact the distributor or the reseller you purchased the meter from.

  • Page 9: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents ■ Terminology and Trademarks ■ Safety Precautions   ............................  WARNING ..............................CAUTION ..............................■ CA Prop 65   ..............................  ■ Intended Usage   ............................  ■ Intended Users   .............................   ■ Restrictions   ..............................  ■ Accompanying Accessories  ...
  • Page 10 4-3  Setting the Indication and Items in Measurement Screen   ..........  4-3-1  Setting Target Color temperature   ..................  4-3-2  Customizing Display Items in the Measuring Screen   .............  4-4  Selecting the Display Mode   ....................  4-4-1  Displaying in Text [Text] Mode  ...
  • Page 11 6. Measurement Tool [Tool Box] Screen 1 02   .................  6-1  Setting Preset Contents [Preset Selection] Screen 1 03   ...........  6-2  Using the Memory Function 1 06   ....................  6-2-1  Naming Measurement Being Memorized [Memory Title] Screen 1 07  ...
  • Page 12 7-4  Dark Calibration 1 69   ........................  7-5  Product Information Display 1 72   ....................  7-5-1  Regulation Display 1 74   .......................  8. Hardware Setting Screen 1 75   ......................  8-1  Adjust Touch Panel 1 77   ......................  8-2  Edit User Information 1 80  ...

  • Page 13: Parts Designations And Functions

    1. Parts Designations and Functions Parts Designations and Functions 1-1  Parts Designations Front View Rear View Light Receptor Light Selection Ring Power Button Display Panel Measuring Button Tripod Socket Memory Button Battery Cover Latch Battery Cover Menu Button Bottom View Battery Compartment Section Strap Eyelet Sync Terminal...

  • Page 14: Parts Functions

    1. Parts Designations and Functions 1-2  Parts Functions The following table lists the functions of each part. Part Name Functions Point light receptor directly at light source during reading. Head Light Receptor rotates 270 degrees to aid reading. Light Selection Rotate to select dark calibration, normal measuring range or high Ring range for flash light.

  • Page 15: Before Use

    2. Before Use Before Use 2-1  Attaching the Strap Pass the strap (included) through the outer hole of the Strap Eyelet c. Pass the opposite end of the strap through the loop at the end of the strap. Strap Eyelet WARNING Infants or toddlers may accidentally wrap the strap around their neck, so please place it in a location out of their reach.

  • Page 16: Installing The Batteries

    2. Before Use 2-2  Installing the Batteries Prepare two AA batteries. Slide the Battery Cover Latch in the direction of the arrow and remove the Battery Cover 9. Insert the batteries according to the "+" and "-" symbols in the Battery Compartment d.

  • Page 17: Power On/Off

    Startup Screen NOTICE Logo Screen ● The blue lettered "SEKONIC" logo screen is displayed after battery replacement and 24 hours after power OFF. ● The meter is executing a memory check while the blue progress bar is moving on the Logo Screen, so please do not turn OFF the power, as doing so may lead to damage.
  • Page 18 2. Before Use Select the language. (Appears only when turned ON for the first time) The Language Selection screen is displayed. Select the language to use. Language Selection Language Selection Screen Confirmation Screen A blue highlight will appear behind the selected button.
  • Page 19 2. Before Use NOTICE ● When the Light Selection Ring is not set to the dark Dark Calibration Position Confirmation Screen calibration position, the message "Please set Light Selection Ring for dark calibration." is displayed. Set the Light Selection Ring to the dark calibration position ) to calibrate the system.
  • Page 20 2. Before Use NOTE Measurements and display will take longer in light levels below 30lx. The LCD illumination will normally switch off during measurements to avoid influence to measurements. Power OFF Press and hold the Power Button for 1 second or longer. The meter will turn OFF.

  • Page 21: Automatic Power Off Function

    2. Before Use 2-4  Automatic Power OFF Function To save battery capacity, the meter will automatically turn off 5 minutes (default setting) after the last button is pressed. NOTE ● All measurements, settings and indications are saved in memory even after the meter has automatically turned off. When the power is turned ON, they will be displayed again.

  • Page 22: Checking The Battery Capacity

    This is an indication that the batteries are depleted and should be replaced immediately. Having spare batteries on hand is recommended. ● When the meter is continuously used at room temperature, the battery life should last 8 hours (based on Sekonic testing methods).

  • Page 23: Replacing Batteries

    2. Before Use 2-6  Replacing Batteries ● Always turn off the power before replacing batteries. If you replace batteries while the power is turned on, the measured values that are obtained during operations are not saved. Also, this may cause a failure. ●...

  • Page 24: Screen Operation

    3. Screen Operation Screen Operation 3-1  Screen and Operation 3-1-1  Basic Screen and Operation The touch-screen display enables selecting Display Modes and settings with the touch of your finger. Measuring Screen The Measuring screen is displayed after the meter is turned ON and the dark calibration is complete.
  • Page 25 3. Screen Operation Item List Part Name Description 1  Status Bar Displays the setting contents. ( P14) Displays the current Measuring Mode. ( P22) 2  [Measuring Mode] Icon Touch the icon to switch to the Measuring Mode Selection screen. Displays the target color temperature. ( P26) 3 ...

  • Page 26: Status Bar

    3. Screen Operation Status Bar For this description, all icons and menus are displayed. Part Name Description Sufficient battery life remaining. Adequate battery life remaining. Battery Capacity Have a spare battery ready. Indicator Replace the battery immediately. Appears when powered by USB. Displays the number of measured data stored in memory.
  • Page 27 3. Screen Operation Tool Box Screen The following setting can be performed after touching the [Tool Box ( )] icon on the measuring screen. * All icons are displayed for explanatory purposes for the Tool Box screen. It is not the default.

  • Page 28: Icon Operation

    3. Screen Operation 3-1-2  Icon Operation Touch Operation Touch the icons on screen to perform various operations. (Ex.) Measuring Screen in Text Mode Touch-enabled Icons Icons with blue under-bar indicate which icons are operational. Touch-enabled Icons Touch-disabled Icons Slide Operation Slide your finger tip up or down over a value to change the value amount.

  • Page 29: Input Of Numbers/Characters

    3. Screen Operation 3-1-3  Input of Numbers/Characters You can input numbers and characters. Numeric Number Input Screen (Ex.) Target Color Temperature Input Screen Numeric Number Method Description Value displayed on screen when key touched. Delete Deletes input value at cursor position. ← ...
  • Page 30 3. Screen Operation Character Input Screen Figure Input Screen Upper Case Input Screen Lower Case Input Screen (Figures) (Upper Case Letters) (Lower Case Letters) Keypad (Upper Case Input Screen) Keypad (Lower Case Input Screen) Input Method of Characters and Numbers Description 1/A/a Shifts between numbers/upper case letters/lower case letters.

  • Page 31: Locking And Unlocking The Screen

    3. Screen Operation 3-1-4  Locking and Unlocking the Screen You can lock the screen to prevent misoperation. When the screen is locked, touch operation is disabled. However, the Memory Button , Measuring Button , and Power Button are still operational. Power The screen will stay locked even when power Button...

  • Page 32: Basic Operations

    4. Basic Operations Basic Operations 4-1  Basic Measurement Flow The basic operations and screens are as follows. Measurements and measurement changes are operated from the Measuring screen. Power ON Startup Screen Language Selection (for first time only) Make sure the Light Selection Dark Calibration Ring ❷...
  • Page 33 4. Basic Operations From the previous page [Measuring Mode] Icon Select the measuring mode. Ambient Light, Flash Light Measuring Mode Selection Screen (Cordless or Cord) Measuring Screen [Target] Indication If you have the target color temperature to achieve by Target Color Temperature Input Screen filtration, please input.

  • Page 34: Selecting The Measuring Mode

    4. Basic Operations 4-2  Selecting the Measuring Mode 4-2-1  Matching Measuring Mode with Light Sources Select the Measuring Mode to use. NOTICE If you change the Measuring Mode, the currently displayed measurement is cleared. Measuring Mode Selection Screen Measuring Mode Icon Description Measures continuous light such as sunlight, tungsten,...
  • Page 35 4. Basic Operations Operation Touch the [Measuring Mode] icon in the upper left corner of the screen. The Measuring Mode Selection screen will be displayed. Measuring Screen Measuring Mode in Text Mode Selection Screen [Measuring Mode] Icon Touch an icon to select the Measuring mode. Select the desired Measuring mode.

  • Page 36: Selecting The Shutter Speed (Flash Modes Only)

    4. Basic Operations 4-2-2  Selecting the Shutter Speed (Flash Modes Only) Set a shutter speed that is appropriate for the intended flash measurement. Operation Touch the [T (Shutter Speed)] indication. (Ex.) Cordless Flash Mode Measuring Screen in Text Mode Select the desired shutter speed. Shutter Speed Screen [Shutter Speed 1/125] [OK] Button...
  • Page 37 4. Basic Operations NOTE Shutter speeds can be selected by the item [Shutter Speed Step] in page 1 of "Customize" in the Setting screen. You can choose 1 step, 1/3 step, and 1/2 steps. ( P128) Shutter Speed Selections 1 Step 1 Step 1/3 Step 1/2 Step...

  • Page 38: Setting The Indication And Items In Measurement Screen

    4. Basic Operations 4-3  Setting the Indication and Items in Measurement Screen 4-3-1  Setting Target Color temperature Use this setting to establish a "target" color temperature for camera and light source filtration selection. The target color temperature is displayed in the upper central part of the Measurement screen.
  • Page 39 4. Basic Operations Touch the [OK] button. Confirms input value and returns to previous Measurement screen. To cancel the setting, touch the [Cancel] button. The target color temperature is set. NOTE ● Set the meter's target color temperature to the same color temperature set on your camera for manual white balance.

  • Page 40: Customizing Display Items In The Measuring Screen

    4. Basic Operations 4-3-2  Customizing Display Items in the Measuring Screen You can customize displayed information to see exactly what you need in single view. Operation Touch the [Display Item] indication on the Measurement screen. The Display item library screen will be displayed. ( P35) Select the items to be displayed.
  • Page 41 4. Basic Operations Indication Display Item Name Description Displays the Fidelity index of TM-30-15 in the value Fidelity Index from 0 to 100. Displays the Gamut index of TM-30-15 in the value Gamut Index from 0 to 200. Displays the SSI index in the value from 0 to 100 in SSI Tungsten comparison with CIE Tungsten (3200K).

  • Page 42: Selecting The Display Mode

    4. Basic Operations 4-4  Selecting the Display Mode Touching an icon on the Display Mode Selection screen displays lighting information in different ways to suit your needs. * Pressing the Menu Button ❻ on the meter returns to the Display Mode Selection screen. Spectrum Display Mode Selection Screen Text...
  • Page 43 4. Basic Operations Display Mode Icons List Description Icon Display Mode Name Displays user-selected 5 items in numeric [Text] Icon values. ( P34) Displays 3 user-selected values and spectrum [Spectrum] Icon distribution graph. ( P37) Compares the current measurement value [Spectrum Comparison] and up to 2 memorized values in the spectrum Icon...
  • Page 44 4. Basic Operations Operation Touch the [Display Mode] icon on the Measuring screen or press Menu Button on the meter. ❻ The Display Mode Selection screen will be displayed. ( P30) Display modes from No.1 to 11 are for measurement. Display mode No.12 is for settings.
  • Page 45 4. Basic Operations Measurement result appears on the Measuring screen (Text Mode). Measuring Screen in Text Mode Measurement result Memorize the measurement results. To record measurements, press Memory Button ❼ . ( P106)

  • Page 46: Displaying In Text [Text] Mode

    4. Basic Operations 4-4-1  Displaying in Text [Text] Mode Displays five user-selected items in numeric value. Text Screen [Target] Indication [Measuring Mode] Icon [Display Mode] Icon Text Mode [Display Item] Indication Operation Touch the [Text] icon on the Display Mode Selection screen. A Text screen will be displayed.
  • Page 47 4. Basic Operations Touch the [Display Item] indication to change. The Display Item Library screen will be displayed. The currently selected display item will be encircled in blue. Touch the desired Display Item indication and [OK] button. The currently selected display item will be encircled in blue. Pressing [OK] button confirms the settings, and returns to the Measuring screen.
  • Page 48 4. Basic Operations Press the Measuring Button ❺ to measure. Light Selection Ring ❷ The Light Selection Ring ❷ should be set to L when taking ambient light measurements. When measuring flash units, select Range L or Range H ) depending on the brightness of the flash.

  • Page 49: Displaying In Spectrum Graph [Spectrum] Mode

    4. Basic Operations 4-4-2  Displaying in Spectrum Graph [Spectrum] Mode Displays three user-selected values and spectral distribution graph. Spectrum Screen [Target] Indication [Measuring Mode] Icon [Display Mode] Icon Spectrum Mode [Display Item] Indication Operation Touch the [Spectrum] icon on the Display Mode Selection screen. A spectrum distribution graph screen will be displayed.
  • Page 50 4. Basic Operations Press the Measuring Button ❺ to measure. Light Selection Ring ❷ The Light Selection Ring ❷ should be set to L when taking ambient light measurements. When measuring flash units, select Range L or Range H ) depending on the brightness of the flash.

  • Page 51: Displaying In Spectrum Comparison [Spectrum Comp.] Mode

    4. Basic Operations 4-4-3  Displaying in Spectrum Comparison [Spectrum Comp.] Mode Compares the current measurement value and up to 2 memorized values as yellow and/or red lines in the spectrum distribution graph. Spectrum Comp. Screen [Display Mode] Icon [Measuring Mode] Icon Spectrum Comparison Mode Current Measurement...
  • Page 52 4. Basic Operations NOTE Measurements and display will take longer in light levels below 30lx. The LCD illumination will normally switch off during measurements to avoid influence to measurements. The current measurement is displayed at the top of display area with rainbow colored spectrum graph.
  • Page 53 4. Basic Operations Select the desired memory data to compare the spectrum. When a title is selected, the memory linked to the title will be displayed. Select a memorized reading for display and comparison. To select a title and a memory, match them with the blue background positions. Spectrum Comp.
  • Page 54 4. Basic Operations Touch the [Magnifying Glass (+)] icon. The spectrum comparison graph will be enlarged. The enlarged graph is displayed on the whole screen (landscape). To return to the Spectrum Comp. screen, touch the [Magnifying Glass (-)] icon on the enlarged spectrum comparison graph.

  • Page 55: Displaying In Color Rendering Index [Cri] Mode

    4. Basic Operations 4-4-4  Displaying in Color Rendering Index [CRI] Mode Displays the selected average CRI (Ra) or individual CRI (R1 ~ R15) numerically. Each CRI is also displayed in a graph. CRI Screen [Display Mode] Icon [Measuring Mode] Icon CRI Mode [Display Item] Indication Measurement Value...
  • Page 56 4. Basic Operations NOTE ● Graph display areas Ra, R1 to R15 are always displayed. ● Measurements and display will take longer in light levels below 30lx. The LCD illumination will normally switch off during measurements to avoid influence to measurements. ●...

  • Page 57: Displaying In Color Rendering Index Comparison [Cri Comp.] Mode

    4. Basic Operations 4-4-5  Displaying in Color Rendering Index Comparison [CRI Comp.] Mode Compares the current measurement value and memoried value to show the color temperature and average CRI (Ra). Also individual CRI (R1 to R15) is displayed in each graph. CRI Comp.
  • Page 58 4. Basic Operations NOTE ● Graph display areas Ra, R1 to R15 are always displayed. ● Measurements and display will take longer in light levels below 30lx. The LCD illumination will normally switch off during measurements to avoid influence to measurements. ●...
  • Page 59 4. Basic Operations Select the desired memorized value to compare the CRI. When a title is selected, the memory linked to the title will be displayed. Select a memorized reading for display and comparison. To select a title and a memory, match them with the blue background positions. CRI Comp.
  • Page 60 4. Basic Operations Selected memorized value and graph are displayed on the CRI Comp. screen Current measurement appears on the right side of graph, and selected memorized value appears on the left side of graph. CRI Comp. Screen [Memory Current Measurement Selection] Icon Selected Memorized Value Display Area...

  • Page 61: Displaying In Tm-30-15 [Tm-30] Mode

    4. Basic Operations 4-4-6  Displaying in TM-30-15 [TM-30] Mode Displays three current measurement values (selectable) and color vector graphic. ( P187) TM-30 Screen [Target] Indication [Display Mode] Icon [Measuring Mode] Icon TM-30 Mode [Display Item] Indication Measurement Value Display Area Color Vector Graphic Area Operation Touch the [TM-30] icon on the Display Mode Selection screen.
  • Page 62 4. Basic Operations Press the Measuring Button ❺ to measure. Light Selection Ring ❷ The Light Selection Ring ❷ should be set to L when taking ambient light measurements. When measuring flash units, select Range L or Range H ) depending on the brightness of the flash.

  • Page 63: Displaying In Spectral Similarity Index [Ssi] Mode

    4. Basic Operations 4-4-7  Displaying in Spectral Similarity Index [SSI] Mode Compares the current measurement value and up to 2 reference values (color temperature and ⊿ uv), and displays SSI index with the SSI spectrum graph. Reference light source can be set in three ways from standard illuminant, color temperature input or memory recall.
  • Page 64 4. Basic Operations NOTE Measurements and display will take longer in light levels below 30lx. The LCD illumination will normally switch off during measurements to avoid influence to measurements. The current measurement is displayed in the graph display area. Touch the [Select SSI Reference] icon. The [Select SSI Reference Light] screen will be displayed.

  • Page 65: [Standard Light Source Selection]

    4. Basic Operations [ Standard Light Source Selection ] You can select the reference light source from standard illuminants. There are [Tungsten 3200K] and supplementatry standard illuminant [CIE D55] as the SSI standard light source, [CIE A(2856K)] and [CIE D65] as CIE standard illuminant, and [CIE D50] and [CIE D75] as the CIE supplementary standard illuminant.
  • Page 66 4. Basic Operations Touch the [OK] button. Confirms the setting and returns to the SSI screen. To cancel the setting, touch the [Cancel] button. The selected standard illuminant will be displayed in the reference light source display area on the SSI screen. You can select up to two reference light sources.
  • Page 67 4. Basic Operations Touch the [Magnifying Glass (+)] icon. The SSI spectrum graph will be enlarged. The enlarged graph is displayed on the whole screen (landscape). To return to the SSI screen, touch the [Magnifying Glass (-)] icon on the enlarged SSI spectrum graph.

  • Page 68: [Color Temperature Input ]

    4. Basic Operations [Color Temperature Input ] Input the color temperature in 100K step from 2500K to 7500K. Touch the [Input Color Temperature] indication on the Select SSI Reference Light screen. The Input SSI Color Temperature screen will be displayed. Select SSI Reference Light Input SSI Color Screen...
  • Page 69 4. Basic Operations NOTE Depending on the input color temperature, Display Example calculation of light source is different. 2,500K to 4,900K is the color temperature based on the black body radiation. 5,000K to 7,500K is the color temperature based on daylight illuminant. The input color temperature will be displayed in the reference light source display area on the SSI screen.
  • Page 70 4. Basic Operations Touch the [Magnifying Glass (+)] icon. The SSI spectrum graph will be enlarged. The enlarged graph is displayed on the whole screen (landscape). To return to the SSI screen, touch the [Magnifying Glass (-)] icon on the enlarged SSI spectrum graph.

  • Page 71: [Memory Recall Selection]

    4. Basic Operations [Memory Recall Selection] You can select the reference light source from memory recall. Memorize the measurements to be used as reference light source in advance, and compare the current measurement with memorized light source to see the difference in quality.
  • Page 72 4. Basic Operations Touch the [OK] button. Confirms the setting and returns to the SSI screen. To cancel the setting, touch the [Cancel] button. The selected memorized value will be displayed in the reference light source display area on SSI screen. You can select up to two reference light sources.
  • Page 73 4. Basic Operations Touch the [Magnifying Glass (+)] icon. The SSI spectrum graph will be enlarged. The enlarged graph is displayed on the whole screen (landscape). To return to the SSI screen, touch the [Magnifying Glass (-)] icon on the enlarged SSI spectrum graph.

  • Page 74: Displaying In Tlci Or Tlmf　[Tlci/Tlmf] Mode

    4. Basic Operations Displaying in TLCI or TLMF 　 [TLCI/TLMF] Mode 4-4-8  Displays the current measurement values and memorized values (in color temperature and ⊿ uv), TLCI and TLMF with spectrum graph. TLCI stands for Television Lighting Consistency Index. TLMF stands for Television Luminaire Matching Factor.
  • Page 75 4. Basic Operations NOTE Measurements and display will take longer in light levels below 30lx. The LCD illumination will normally switch off during measurements to avoid influence to measurements. Current measurement appears with the spectrum graph. Touch the [Memory Selection] icon. The [TLMF Memory Recall] screen will be displayed.
  • Page 76 4. Basic Operations Select the desired memorized value to compare. When a title is selected, the memory linked to the title will be displayed. Select a memorized reading for display and comparison. To select a title and a memory, match them with the blue background positions. TLMF Memory Recall Screen Title Area [Memory Area]...
  • Page 77 4. Basic Operations Line graphs will be displayed in the TLCI/TLMF graph. Touch the [Graph Display ON/OFF] check box to hide/show a line graph on the screen. * [] shows line. [] hides line. TLCI/TLMF Screen TLMF Index [Graph Display ON/OFF] Check Box Graph Touch the [Magnifying Glass (+)] icon.

  • Page 78: Displaying In Filter [Filter] Mode

    4. Basic Operations 4-4-9  Displaying in Filter [Filter] Mode Displays correction values and camera filter names or lighting filter names required to adjust measured light source to target color temperature. You can select either [Lighting Filter] or [Camera Filter]. [Lighting Filter] Displays correction values and lighting filter names required to adjust measured light source to target color temperature.
  • Page 79 4. Basic Operations Set the Filter mode to use. The Camera Filter screen and Lighting Filter screen can be switched by toggling the [Filter Switch] icon. When the current screen shows Camera Filter screen, touch the [Filter Switch] icon to display the Lighting Filter screen.
  • Page 80 4. Basic Operations Touch the [Brand] indication. The Lighting Filter Brand Selection screen is displayed. Select the filter brand to use. Filtration is available in LEE, ROSCO CINEGEL or ROSCO E-COLOUR+. The meter will display the brand filter number and generic filter value for both LB (CTO, CTB) and CC (Plus / Minus Green).
  • Page 81 4. Basic Operations NOTE Measurements and display will take longer in light levels below 30lx. The LCD illumination will normally switch off during measurements to avoid influence to measurements. Memorize the measurement results. To record measurements, press Memory Button ❼ .

  • Page 82: [Camera Filter]

    4. Basic Operations [Camera Filter] Displays correction values and camera filter names required to adjust measured light source to target light source. You can select filter brand on this screen or in Setting screen. (Kodak WRATTEN 2,FUJIFILM or LEE). Camera Filter Screen [Target] Indication [Measuring Mode] Icon [Display Mode] Icon...
  • Page 83 4. Basic Operations Set the Filter mode to use. The Camera Filter screen and Lighting Filter screen can be switched by toggling the [Filter Switch] icon. When the current screen shows Lighting Filter screen, touch the [Filter Switch] icon to display the Camera Filter screen.
  • Page 84 4. Basic Operations Touch the [Brand] indication. The Camera Filter Brand Selection screen is displayed. Select the filter brand to use. Filtration is available in KODAK WRATTEN 2, FUJIFILM or LEE. Camera Filter Brand Camera Filter Screen Selection Screen [Brand] indication [OK] Button NOTE...
  • Page 85 4. Basic Operations NOTE Measurements and display will take longer in light levels below 30lx. The LCD illumination will normally switch off during measurements to avoid influence to measurements. Memorize the measurement results. To record measurements, press Memory Button ❼ .

  • Page 86: Displaying To Compare Light Sources [Multi Lights] Mode

    4. Basic Operations 4-4-10  Displaying to Compare Light Sources [Multi Lights] Mode Displays and compares up to four measurement values on the same screen and displays the correction value from the selected measurement value. Multi Lights Screen [Display Mode] Icon Multi Lights Comparison Mode Up to 4 light sources...
  • Page 87 4. Basic Operations Press the Measuring Button ❺ to measure. Light Selection Ring ❷ The Light Selection Ring ❷ should be set to L when taking ambient light measurements. When measuring flash units, select Range L or Range H ) depending on the brightness of the flash.
  • Page 88 4. Basic Operations Touch the [Display Item] indication to change. The Display item library screen will be displayed. The currently selected display item will be encircled in blue. Measuring Screen of [A] Display Item Library [Display Item] indication Filter Brand Touch the desired Display Item indication and [OK] button.
  • Page 89 4. Basic Operations NOTE CC index number is to compensate the difference from the black body radiation. ⊿ CC index number is the difference between standard light source and other light sources instead of difference from the black body radiation. CC filter number is the CC correction value from black body radiation in total value of CC filter number.
  • Page 90 4. Basic Operations Touch the [Yes] button. Returns to the Multi Lights screen. (Measurement results are reflected in the light source [A]) To return to the Multi Lights screen without reflecting the results, touch the [No] button. Multi Lights Screen Measurement results are displayed.
  • Page 91 4. Basic Operations Touch the radio button of the light source to set as the standard. ( : Selected, : Not selected) Correction value of each other light sources (not selected as standard) are displayed in any value you selected on the Display Item screen. If LB/CC index or LB/CC Light Filter is selected, the reference value area will display "-----".

  • Page 92: Displaying In White Balance Correction Graph [Wb Corr.] Mode

    4. Basic Operations 4-4-11  Displaying in White Balance Correction Graph [WB Corr.] Mode Displays the correction values in LB index and CC index between the current measurement value and the target color temperature in a white balance correction graph. WB Corr. Screen [Target] Indication [Measuring Mode] Icon [Display Mode] Icon...
  • Page 93 4. Basic Operations Press the Measuring Button ❺ to measure. Light Selection Ring ❷ The Light Selection Ring ❷ should be set to L when taking ambient light measurements. When measuring flash units, select Range L or Range H ) depending on the brightness of the flash.

  • Page 94: Displaying Setting [Setting] Screen

    4. Basic Operations 4-4-12  Displaying Setting [Setting] Screen Displays the settings. The contents can be changed according to usage. For more information about how to set and the details of specifications, see "7-1-1 Item List". ( P125) Setting Screen Setting Screen Setting Screen Page 1 Page 2...
  • Page 95 4. Basic Operations Operation Touch the [Setting] icon on the Display Mode Selection screen. The Setting screen will be displayed. Display Mode Setting Screen Page 1 Selection Screen Settings show items in white letters and set values in yellow letters. Touch each item to change the setting.

  • Page 96: Measuring Light Sources [Measurement Screen]

    5. Measuring Light Sources [Measurement Screen] Measuring Light Sources [Measurement Screen] 5-1  Measurement Method 5-1-1  Balancing Color Temperatures of Light Sources When multiple light sources are being used, the color temperature of each light source must be measured separately. If light sources with different color temperatures are used together in the same image, inconsistent color will be present in the shadows and highlights.

  • Page 97: Measurement In Ambient Light Mode

    5. Measuring Light Sources [Measurement Screen] 5-2  Measurement in Ambient Light Mode Select Ambient Light Mode when taking measurements of natural light (sunlight), and continuous light sources such as LED, tungsten lamps and fluorescent lights. WARNING Do not look directly into sunlight or other strong light when measuring. It may cause severe eye damage or even loss of vision.
  • Page 98 5. Measuring Light Sources [Measurement Screen] Touch the [Target] indication. Target CCT Input screen will be displayed. ( P26) Set the color temperature. Measuring Screen Target CCT Input Screen NOTE If you are not using LB index/filter and CC index/filter values, you can omit this step.
  • Page 99 5. Measuring Light Sources [Measurement Screen] Confirm the light measuring range. Light Selection Ring ❷ When you return to the Measurement screen, make Range L sure to select Range L Press the Measuring Button ❺ Measurements are now displayed. While the button is held, the meter measures continuously.

  • Page 100: Measurement In Cordless Flash Mode

    5. Measuring Light Sources [Measurement Screen] 5-3  Measurement in Cordless Flash Mode Cordless Flash Mode is preferable when the flash to subject distance is too far to use a sync cord or when wireless measuring is desired. In this measuring mode, the meter will go into measurement standby mode (for 90 seconds) to wait for a burst of flash to measure.
  • Page 101 5. Measuring Light Sources [Measurement Screen] NOTE If you are not using LB index/filter and CC index/filter values, you can omit this step. You cannot set the target color temperature in "Spectrum Comp.", "CRI", "CRI Comp.", "SSI", "TLCI/TLMF" and "Multi Lights" Modes. Touch the [T (Shutter Speed)] indication on the Measurement screen.
  • Page 102 5. Measuring Light Sources [Measurement Screen] Confirm the light measuring range. ❷ Light Selection Ring When you return to the Measurement screen, Range H select Range L ) or Range H Range L depending on the brightness of the flash. Measuring Button ❺...
  • Page 103 5. Measuring Light Sources [Measurement Screen] CAUTION ● Do not trigger flash while skin or other objects are in contact with the flash tube. Do not touch the flash tube after repeated flashes. (It may cause burns.) ● Do not trigger flash while near the eyes of people or animals. (It may temporarily affect vision.) ●...

  • Page 104: Measurement In Cord (Pc) Flash Mode

    5. Measuring Light Sources [Measurement Screen] 5-4  Measurement in Cord (PC) Flash Mode Cord (PC) Flash Mode is preferable when lighting conditions prevent the use of cordless measurements or when certain types of equipment require a physical sync connection. In Cord (PC) Flash Mode, the meter and flash unit are connected with a Sync Cord (sold separately).
  • Page 105 5. Measuring Light Sources [Measurement Screen] Touch the [Target] indication. Target CCT Input screen will be displayed. ( P26) Set the color temperature. Measuring Screen Target CCT Input Screen NOTE ● If you are not using LB index/filter and CC index/filter values, you can omit this step. ●...
  • Page 106 5. Measuring Light Sources [Measurement Screen] Touch the [T (Shutter Speed)] indication on the Measurement screen. Set the shutter speed used for measurements. ( P24) Match the blue background with the desired shutter speed. Measuring Screen [T (Shutter Speed)] Indication Shutter Speed Selection Screen The selected value is...
  • Page 107 5. Measuring Light Sources [Measurement Screen] NOTE ● Range L ): Select this when measuring small and low power flash units (lower than 640lx·s), [Over] will appear if flash power is too high. Select Range H. ● Range H ): Select when measuring powerful flash units (brighter than 580lx·s), [Under] will appear if flash power is too low.
  • Page 108 5. Measuring Light Sources [Measurement Screen] CAUTION ● Depending on the flash equipment used, the flash may be triggered when the sync cord is connected to the Sync Terminal ⓬ or when operating the Power Button ❸ . Because there is the possibility of burns or negative effects on vision, please handle with care.

  • Page 109: Comparison Function (In Ambient Light Mode Only)

    5. Measuring Light Sources [Measurement Screen] 5-5  Comparison Function (in Ambient Light Mode only) In all item (except LB, CC filter name) modes, when you touch the [Delta] icon ( ), the [Delta] icon changes to ( While this mode, the difference between standard value and currently being measured value is displayed as long as the Measuring Button ❺...
  • Page 110 5. Measuring Light Sources [Measurement Screen] Touch the [Delta] ( ) icon. The measurement results right before touching the icon will become the standard values. The [Delta] icon will change ( Measuring Screen Measuring Screen [Delta] Icon Press the Measuring Button ❺...

  • Page 111: When [Over], [Under], [Filter N/A] Or Red Letter Is Displayed

    5. Measuring Light Sources [Measurement Screen] 5-6  When [Over], [Under], [Filter N/A] or red letter is Displayed When [Over] or [Under] is displayed, measurement cannot be taken. When [Filter N/A] is displayed, the indicated value is out of display range, but measurement can still be taken.
  • Page 112 5. Measuring Light Sources [Measurement Screen] NOTE Display range: Color Temperature : 1,600K 40,000K LB Index : -500 to +500MK LB Filter Numbers Camera Filter Kodak WRATTEN 2/LEE : 80A+80B to 85B+85 FUJIFILM LBA/LBB : LBB-20 + LBB-16 to LBA-20 + LBA-16 Lighting Filter : L287 DOUBLE CTO + L204 FULL CTO to L200 DOUBLE CTB + L283 1.5 CTB...

  • Page 113: Changing The Light Range

    5. Measuring Light Sources [Measurement Screen] 5-6-2  Changing the Light Range Change and use the light range depending on the brightness of the flash. Light Selection Ring Content (Status Bar Display) Dark Calibration Select for dark calibration only. Measurement cannot be Position made in this position.

  • Page 114: Measurement Tool [Tool Box] Screen

    6. Measurement Tool [Tool Box] Screen Measurement Tool [Tool Box] Screen Selecting Screens from the Tool Box Touch the [Tool Box ( )] icon in the Measuring screen to display the Tool Box screen. ( P15) You can select screens from the Tool Box as follows. Tool Box Screen The set content is displayed in yellow letters...

  • Page 115: Setting Preset Contents [Preset Selection] Screen

    6. Measurement Tool [Tool Box] Screen 6-1  Setting Preset Contents [Preset Selection] Screen Presets are a quick way to introduce adjustments to the camera/light source filter recommendations. You can create and store Presets for different lighting conditions or color effects to use when ever needed.
  • Page 116 6. Measurement Tool [Tool Box] Screen Operation Touch the [Preset Selection] button in the Tool Box. The Preset Selection screen will be displayed. Tool Box Screen Preset Selection Screen Blue bar indicates the item selected. NOTICE A Preset value must be created and set to “Displayed” in the Preset Editing function under the "Setting Mode"...
  • Page 117 6. Measurement Tool [Tool Box] Screen Touch the [OK] button. Confirm and return to the Measuring screen. To cancel the setting, touch the [Cancel] button. The selected status will be displayed on the status bar. The selected preset no. is displayed.

  • Page 118: Using The Memory Function

    6. Measurement Tool [Tool Box] Screen 6-2  Using the Memory Function The memory function enables storing light source data for single sources and groups of sources for recall at any time. Up to 99 measurements can be stored. Memory function also enables naming or renaming the title of memory and clearing the stored value.

  • Page 119: Naming Measurement Being Memorized [Memory Title] Screen

    6. Measurement Tool [Tool Box] Screen 6-2-1  Naming Measurement Being Memorized [Memory Title] Screen You can create special titles for memorized values to make them easier to select, view and use data later. To use this function the order of operation: ●...
  • Page 120 6. Measurement Tool [Tool Box] Screen Operation Touch and select the [Memory Title] button in the Tool Box. The Memory Title screen will be displayed. Tool Box Screen Memory Title Screen Input Section Enter the memory title.  P18) Use the keyboard to create a name for the measured light. Memory Title Screen [OK] Button [Cancel] Button...
  • Page 121 6. Measurement Tool [Tool Box] Screen Measure light. Light Selection Ring ❷ Press Measuring Button to take a measurement. ❺ The Light Selection Ring ❷ should be set to L when taking ambient light measurements. When measuring flash units, select Range L or Range H ) depending on the brightness of the flash.

  • Page 122: Recalling Measurement Results [Memory Recall] Screen

    6. Measurement Tool [Tool Box] Screen 6-2-2  Recalling Measurement Results [Memory Recall] Screen The Memory Recall screen enables selecting a specific Title and Memory number to view and inspect values stored in the memory under any Display Mode. Ex.) Memory Recall Spectrum Screen Operation Touch the [Memory Management] button in the Tool Box.
  • Page 123 6. Measurement Tool [Tool Box] Screen Touch the [Recall] button. The meter will display the display mode viewed when the light source was memorized. To cancel the setting, touch the [Cancel] button. Confirm the memory contents. Display Mode at the time when memorized appears. In Memory Recall Mode, the background color becomes green.
  • Page 124 6. Measurement Tool [Tool Box] Screen Changing Memory Recall Mode Display Touch one of the [Display Mode] icons in Memory Recall Mode, and the specified display with memorized data for that Memory Recall Mode will appear. Memory Recall Mode Display Mode Selection Screen Memory Recall Memory Recall...
  • Page 125 6. Measurement Tool [Tool Box] Screen Display Mode Part Name Description Icon Memory Recall Mode Displays user-selected 5 items in numeric values. [Text] Icon ( P34) Memory Recall Mode Displays 3 user-selected values and spectrum [Spectrum] Icon distribution graph. ( P37) Displays the selected average CRI (Ra) or Memory Recall Mode individual CRI (R1 ~ R15) numerically.
  • Page 126 6. Measurement Tool [Tool Box] Screen Operation Touch the [Display Mode] icon on the Memory Recall Mode. Display modes of Memory Recall Mode will be displayed. Memory Title of recalled value appears every two seconds on the status bar. Memory Recall Mode Display Mode Selection Screen Spectrum Screen [Display Mode]...

  • Page 127: Renaming Memory Title [Memory Rename] Screen

    6. Measurement Tool [Tool Box] Screen 6-2-3  Renaming Memory Title [Memory Rename] Screen The title of measurements of the memory can be changed. Memory Rename Screen [OK] Button [Cancel] Button Operation Touch the [Memory Management] button in the Tool Box. Memory Management screen will be displayed.
  • Page 128 6. Measurement Tool [Tool Box] Screen Touch the [Edit] button. Memory Edit screen will be displayed. Memory Management Screen Memory Edit Screen [Close] Button [Edit] Button [Rename] Button [Clear] Button Select the "Title" and "Memory" to rename with the blue background positions.
  • Page 129 6. Measurement Tool [Tool Box] Screen Enter the Memory Title to rename.  P18) Use the keyboard to create a name for the memorized value. Memory Rename Screen [OK] Button [Cancel] Button Touch the [OK] button. Confirm and return to the Memory Edit screen. To return to the “Memory Edit”...

  • Page 130: Deleting Saved Measurement Results [Memory Clear] Screen

    6. Measurement Tool [Tool Box] Screen 6-2-4  Deleting Saved Measurement Results [Memory Clear] Screen You can delete memorized measurement values individually or every Memory Title at once. In Memory Clear, titles and memory contents (memory numbers and measurement values) are displayed in the registered order. Memory Clear Screen Title Memory...
  • Page 131 6. Measurement Tool [Tool Box] Screen Operation Touch and select the [Memory Management] button in the Tool Box. The Memory Clear screen will be displayed. Tool Box Screen Memory Management Screen Blue bar indicates the item selected. [Close] Button [Recall] Button [Edit] Button Touch the [Edit] button.

  • Page 132: [Erasing Individual Values]

    6. Measurement Tool [Tool Box] Screen Touch the [Clear] button. Memory Clear screen will be displayed. Memory Edit Screen Memory Clear Screen [Clear] Button [Close] Button [Title] Button [Memory] Button Erasing Individual Values] Select the Title to display the memorized value you want to delete.

  • Page 133: [Erasing The Memory Title]

    6. Measurement Tool [Tool Box] Screen Touch the [Yes] button. “Deleting Memory. Please wait.” will appear while the memory is being deleted. After the memory is cleared, the meter will return to the Memory Clear Screen. While the progress bar is running, the deletion is in progress. The process may require time depending on the number of memories to be deleted.
  • Page 134 6. Measurement Tool [Tool Box] Screen Touch the [Title] button. This will delete the title. All the memory data linked to the title will be deleted. This will display the Memory Clear Confirmation screen. "Remove the selected memory title. Are you sure?" will be displayed. Memory Clear Memory Clear Screen Confirmation Screen...

  • Page 135: Meter Settings [Setting] Screen

    7. Meter Settings [Setting] Screen Meter Settings [Setting] Screen 7-1  Setting Items Here you can customize your meter for your preference in advance. Display Mode Selection Screen [Setting] Icon Setting Setting Setting Page 1 Screen Page 2 Screen Page 3 Screen To page 2 To page 3 To page 1...
  • Page 136 7. Meter Settings [Setting] Screen Operation Touch the [Setting] icon on the Display Mode Selection screen. Setting will be displayed. Touch the one step icons [▲][▼] to display the desired page. Touch the desired setting name. That setting screen will be displayed. When the [Close] button is touched, the display returns to the Display Mode Selection screen.

  • Page 137: Item List

    7. Meter Settings [Setting] Screen 7-1-1  Item List The Setting screen items are as follows. Item Name Description Customize Select the shutter speed from 1 step, 1/3 step, and 1/2 step. Shutter Speed Step ( P128) Select the LB index display step from 1MK , 1daMK (no decimal LB Step...

  • Page 138: Customize

    7. Meter Settings [Setting] Screen 7-2  Customize You can set the display contents of 12 items in Customize (P1 to 2 of Setting) to customize your meter for your preference. The current setting for each item is displayed in yellow letters. Setting Setting Page 1 Screen...

  • Page 139: Item Specifications

    7. Meter Settings [Setting] Screen 7-2-1  Item Specifications The specifications of each "Customize" item is as follows. Item Setting Name (Default) Shutter Speed 1 Step 1/3 Step 1/2 Step 1 Step Step 1daMK 0.1daMK LB Step Step Step Step Step Camera Filter KODAK KODAK...

  • Page 140: Selecting The Shutter Speed Step

    7. Meter Settings [Setting] Screen 7-2-2  Selecting the Shutter Speed Step Select the shutter speed from 1 step, 1/3 step, and 1/2 step. Shutter Speed Step Screen Default Selectable Shutter Speeds (in seconds) 1 Step 1, 1/2, 1/4, 1/8, 1/15, 1/30, 1/60, 1/125, 1/250, 1/500, 1/75, 1/80, 1/90, 1/100, (Default) 1/200, 1/400 1, 0.8, 0.6, 0.5, 0.4, 0.3, 1/4, 1/5, 1/6, 1/8, 1/10, 1/13, 1/15, 1/20, 1/25, 1/30,...
  • Page 141 7. Meter Settings [Setting] Screen Operation Touch the item [Shutter Speed Step] button on page 1 of Setting. The shutter speed step will be displayed. Setting Screen Shutter Speed Step Screen Touch the desired shutter speed step to use. Select from 1 step, 1/3 step, or 1/2 step. Shutter Speed Step Screen The selected value will be...
  • Page 142 7. Meter Settings [Setting] Screen Touch the [OK] button. Confirms the settings, and returns to Setting screen. To return to the Setting screen without confirming, touch the [Cancel] button. Setting Screen The set content is displayed. The shutter speed step is set.

  • Page 143: Selecting The Lb Step

    7. Meter Settings [Setting] Screen 7-2-3  Selecting the LB Step Select the LB index display step from 1MK , 1daMK (no decimal point) step, and 0.1daMK (with decimal point) step. Ex) 38MK is displayed as 38MK in 1MK step, 4MK in 1daMK step, and 3.8MK in 0.1daMK...
  • Page 144 7. Meter Settings [Setting] Screen Touch the desired LB step value to use. Select the LB Step value. LB Step Screen The selected value will be displayed encircled in blue. [OK] Button [Cancel] Button Measurement Screen Display Example Touch the [OK] button. Confirms the settings, and returns to Setting screen.

  • Page 145: Selecting The Camera Filter Brand

    7. Meter Settings [Setting] Screen 7-2-4  Selecting the Camera Filter Brand Select KODAK WRATTEN 2, FUJIFILM or LEE as the camera filter brand. Camera Filter Brand Screen Default Operation Touch the item [Camera Filter Brand] button on page 1 of Setting. The camera filter brand will be displayed.
  • Page 146 7. Meter Settings [Setting] Screen Touch the desired camera filter brand to use. Select the filter brand of the camera used. Camera Filter Brand Screen The selected brand will be displayed encircled in blue. [OK] Button [Cancel] Button Touch the [OK] button. Confirms the settings, and returns to Setting screen.

  • Page 147: Selecting The Lighting Filter Brand

    7. Meter Settings [Setting] Screen 7-2-5  Selecting the Lighting Filter Brand Select LEE, ROSCO CINEGEL, or ROSCO E-COLOUR+ as the lighting filter brand. Lighting Filter Brand Screen Default Operation Touch the [Lighting Filter Brand] button on page 1 of Setting. The lighting filter brand will be displayed.
  • Page 148 7. Meter Settings [Setting] Screen Touch the desired filter brand to use. Select the filter brand of the lighting used. Lighting Filter Brand Screen The selected brand will be displayed encircled in blue. [OK] Button [Cancel] Button Touch the [OK] button. Confirms the settings, and returns to Setting screen.

  • Page 149: Selecting The White Balance Step

    7. Meter Settings [Setting] Screen 7-2-6  Selecting the White Balance Step Select the unit per step displayed per grid cell on the WB Corr. Mode measurement screen from a range of BA: 0.5 to 100.0MK ,GM: 0.5 to 20.0. Some cameras have white balance function, however, the setting of grid cell varies depending on the cameras.
  • Page 150 7. Meter Settings [Setting] Screen Select the desired white balance step to use. White Balance Step Screen Blue bar indicates the value selected. [OK] Button [Cancel] Button Measurement Screen Display Example BA5.0MK GM2.5 BA10MK GM2.5 LB index: 30MK (Default) (after changes) CC index: 6 Touch the [OK] button.

  • Page 151: Selecting The Unit Of Illuminance

    7. Meter Settings [Setting] Screen 7-2-7  Selecting the Unit of Illuminance Select the unit when measuring illuminance. * Models sold in some countries do not display illuminance and exposure in "fc (fc·s)" due to legal restrictions. In this case, "Unit of Illuminance" button will not appear in Setting screen.
  • Page 152 7. Meter Settings [Setting] Screen Touch the desired unit to use. Select the unit of illuminance. Unit of Illuminance Screen The selected button will be displayed encircled in blue. [OK] Button [Cancel] Button Touch the [OK] button. Confirms the settings, and returns to Setting screen. To return to the Setting screen without confirming, touch the [Cancel] button.

  • Page 153: Selecting The Color Space（Hue/Sat

    7. Meter Settings [Setting] Screen Selecting the Color Space （ Hue/Sat ） 7-2-8  Set the color space (HSV, HSI) and white point (D65, D55, D50, 3200K, 2800K) to use for Hue/Saturation measurement. Color Space (Hue/Sat) Screen Default Operation Touch the item [Color Space (Hue/Sat)] button on page 1 of Setting screen.
  • Page 154 The Color Space (Hue/Sat) is set. NOTE Three primaries R/G/B used to calculate the color space are Sekonic own values. Also, depending on the set white point, the set value of your lighting equipment may vary from the measured value of the meter.

  • Page 155: Selecting The Spectrum Y-Axis Scale

    7. Meter Settings [Setting] Screen 7-2-9  Selecting the Spectrum Y-axis Scale Select Relative, Auto, or any specific number of spectral irradiance as the maximum display value for the spectrum Y-axis. Spectrum Y-axis Scale Screen Default Operation Touch the item [Spectrum Y-axis Scale] button on page 2 of Setting.
  • Page 156 7. Meter Settings [Setting] Screen Select the desired spectrum Y-axis scale. Select from relative, auto, or spectral radiant intensity. Spectrum Y-axis Scale Screen Blue bar indicates the value selected. [OK] Button [Cancel] Button Touch the [OK] button. Confirms the setting, and returns to Setting screen. To return to the Setting screen without confirming, touch the [Cancel] button.
  • Page 157 7. Meter Settings [Setting] Screen NOTE Relative.......Regardless of brightness of light source, the peak of brightness in each measurement and memorized values is regarded as 1.0 to compare the light sources in shape of spectrum graph. Auto ........The appropriate Y-axis value is automatically selected and spectral irradiance can be compared.

  • Page 158: Selecting The Auto Power Off Time

    7. Meter Settings [Setting] Screen 7-2-10  Selecting the Auto Power Off Time Select the time before the power automatically turns off after last use (5min, 10min, 20min, No Auto Power Off). When No Auto Power Off is set, the automatic power OFF function is not activated.
  • Page 159 7. Meter Settings [Setting] Screen Touch the desired time on the Auto Power Off screen. Select 5min, 10min, 20min, or No Auto Power Off. Auto Power Off Screen The selected button will be displayed encircled in blue. [OK] Button [Cancel] Button Touch the [OK] button.

  • Page 160: Selecting The Backlight Brightness

    7. Meter Settings [Setting] Screen 7-2-11  Selecting the Backlight Brightness Select the LCD backlight brightness from Dark, Normal or Bright to save extra power or adjust the visibility under the surrounding light condition. Backlight Brightness Screen Default Operation Touch the item [Backlight Brightness] button on page 2 of Setting.
  • Page 161 7. Meter Settings [Setting] Screen Touch the desired brightness on the Backlight Brightness screen. Select dark, normal or bright. Backlight Brightness Screen The selected button will be displayed encircled in blue. [OK] Button [Cancel] Button Touch the [OK] button. Confirms the settings, and returns to Setting screen. To return to the Setting screen without confirming, touch the [Cancel] button.

  • Page 162: Selecting The Auto Dimmer Time

    7. Meter Settings [Setting] Screen 7-2-12  Selecting the Auto Dimmer Time Select the time before the backlight dims after last use to save extra power. (20sec, 40sec, 60sec, No Dimmer) Auto Dimmer Screen Default Operation Touch the [Auto Dimmer] button on page 2 of Setting. The auto dimmer time will be displayed.
  • Page 163 7. Meter Settings [Setting] Screen Touch the desired time on the Auto Dimmer screen. Select 20sec, 40sec, 60sec, or No Dimmer. Auto Dimmer Screen The selected button will be displayed encircled in blue. [OK] Button [Cancel] Button Touch the [OK] button. Confirms the settings, and returns to Setting screen.

  • Page 164: Selecting The Language

    7. Meter Settings [Setting] Screen 7-2-13  Selecting the Language Select the language displayed in the meter from English, Japanese or Chinese. Language Screen Operation Touch the item [Language] button on page 2 of Setting. The language will be displayed. * You can change the language set when power is turned on for the first time. Setting Screen Language Screen...
  • Page 165 7. Meter Settings [Setting] Screen Touch the desired language to use. Select English, Japanese or Chinese. Language Screen The selected button will be displayed encircled in blue. [OK] Button [Cancel] Button Touch the [OK] button. Confirms the settings, and returns to Setting screen. To return to the Setting screen without confirming, touch the [Cancel] button.

  • Page 166: Reset Customized Items

    7. Meter Settings [Setting] Screen 7-2-14  Reset Customized Items Initialize (reset) only contents of "Customize" in Setting to the factory default. Reset Customized Items Screen Operation Touch the item [Reset Customized Items] button on page 2 of Setting. "Initialize the contents of "Customize". Are you sure?" is displayed. Setting Screen Reset Customized Items Screen [Yes] Button...

  • Page 167: Preset Editing

    You can create and store Presets for different lighting conditions or color effects to use when ever needed. The Spectromaster has been calibrated to Sekonic standards. However if the indicated compensating values do not yield the desired or expected color reproduction, than it will be necessary to modify the filter compensation values.
  • Page 168 7. Meter Settings [Setting] Screen Operation Touch the item [Preset Editing] button on page 3 of Setting. The Preset Editing screen of Setting will be displayed. Setting Screen Preset Editing Screen Touch the [Preset No.] button. The preset number is displayed. Preset Editing Screen Preset No.
  • Page 169 7. Meter Settings [Setting] Screen Select the desired present number (1 ~ 19) to edit. Preset No. Screen [OK] Button [Cancel] Button Touch the [OK] button. The number is fixed, and returns to the Preset Editing screen. The desired preset number to edit is displayed. To return to the Preset Editing screen without confirming, touch the [Cancel] button.

  • Page 170: Displaying The Preset Selection List

    7. Meter Settings [Setting] Screen 7-3-1  Displaying the Preset Selection List Select to display or not in the Preset Selection list in the Tool Box. Display in the Preset Selection List Screen Operation Touch the [Preset Selection List] button. Display in the Preset Selection List will appear. Preset Editing Screen Display in the Preset Selection List Screen...
  • Page 171 7. Meter Settings [Setting] Screen Select the [Displayed] to set. The selected icon will be displayed encircled in blue. Display in the Preset Selection List Screen The selected button will be displayed encircled in blue. [OK] Button [Cancel] Button Touch the [OK] button. The set item is fixed, and returns to the Preset Editing screen.

  • Page 172: Setting The Present Name

    7. Meter Settings [Setting] Screen 7-3-2  Setting the Present Name Edit the preset name. Preset Name Screen NOTE Up to 16 alphanumeric characters can be input for Preset name. Operation Touch the [Preset Name] button. The Preset Name Input screen is displayed. Preset Editing Screen Preset Name Screen...
  • Page 173 7. Meter Settings [Setting] Screen Use the keyboard to create a name for preset. P18)  Preset Name Screen Input number Keypad (Upper Case Input Screen) [OK] Button [Cancel] Button Touch the [OK] button. The Preset name is fixed, and returns to Preset Editing screen. To return to the Preset Editing screen without confirming (registering/editing), touch the [Cancel] button.

  • Page 174: Setting The Preset Target Color Temperature

    7. Meter Settings [Setting] Screen 7-3-3  Setting the Preset Target Color Temperature Input the target color temperature for preset. Target CCT Screen Operation Touch the [Target CCT] button. The Target CCT screen will be displayed. Preset Editing Screen Target CCT Screen...
  • Page 175 7. Meter Settings [Setting] Screen Enter the value of the target color temperature. P17)  * The units place is fixed as 0. Target CCT Screen Input number [OK] Button [Cancel] Button Touch the [OK] button. The number is fixed, and returns to the Preset Editing screen. To return to the Preset Editing screen without confirming, touch the [Cancel] button.
  • Page 176 7. Meter Settings [Setting] Screen NOTE ● Set the meter to the same color temperature that was selected in your camera. Please note that many digital cameras reproduce color better at certain color temperature settings. If your work requires optimum color reproduction and high color fidelity, select the camera manufacturers recommended color temperature for best color reproduction.

  • Page 177: Setting The Lb Index Correction Value

    7. Meter Settings [Setting] Screen 7-3-4  Setting the LB Index Correction Value Sets the preset LB index Correction value. LB Index Correction Value Screen Operation Touch the [LB Index Correction Value] button. The LB index correction value will be displayed. LB Index Correction Preset Editing Screen Value Screen...
  • Page 178 7. Meter Settings [Setting] Screen Set the correction value within a range of ±100MK P17)  LB Index Correction Value Screen Input number [OK] Button [Cancel] Button NOTE When input, the value becomes automatically positive (+) number. If you change the positive (+) or negative (-) number, touch the [+/-] key.

  • Page 179: Setting The Cc Index Correction Value

    7. Meter Settings [Setting] Screen 7-3-5  Setting the CC Index Correction Value Sets the preset CC index Correction value. CC Index Correction Value Screen Operation Touch the [CC Index Correction Value] button. The CC index correction value will be displayed. CC Index Correction Preset Editing Screen Value Screen...
  • Page 180 7. Meter Settings [Setting] Screen Set the CC index correction value within a range of 40.0G ~ 40.0M.  P17) CC Index Correction Value Screen Input number Press “G/M” to switch between green and magenta [OK] Button [Cancel] Button Touch the [OK] button. The number is fixed, and returns to the Preset Editing screen.
  • Page 181 7. Meter Settings [Setting] Screen 7-4  Dark Calibration Dark calibration is performed when 24 hours passed since last use or there is a big change in temperature between turning power OFF and ON again. Except the cases above, dark calibration after power ON is skipped. Accordingly, If you want to perform dark calibration manually, do it from this screen.
  • Page 182 7. Meter Settings [Setting] Screen Turn the Light Selection Ring ❷ to set to the dark calibration position The status bar will display the dark calibration Icon. Status Bar Light Selection Ring ❷ Touch the [Yes] button. "Dark calibration in progress. Please wait" and the status bar will appear while calibrating.

  • Page 183: Dark Calibration

    7. Meter Settings [Setting] Screen When the Following Screen is Displayed Dark Calibration Position Confirmation Screen The Light Selection Ring ❷ is set to Range H ) or Range L ), and dark calibration could not be performed. Set the Light Selection Ring to the dark calibration ❷...

  • Page 184: Product Information Display

    7. Meter Settings [Setting] Screen 7-5  Product Information Display The Product Information screen displays detailed information not displayed in the Measurement screen. Product Information Screen * The screen contents differs depending on model. Item Name Description Model Name Displays the model number of the meter. Serial Number Displays the serial number of the meter.
  • Page 185 7. Meter Settings [Setting] Screen Operation Touch the item [Product Information] button on page 3 of Setting. The Product Information screen will be displayed. Product Information Setting Screen Screen [Close] Button Touch the [Close] button. Returns to the Setting screen.

  • Page 186: Regulation Display

    7. Meter Settings [Setting] Screen 7-5-1  Regulation Display The Regulation screen displays the symbols, approved number, regulation names, etc. which the meter is compliance with. Regulation Screen Operation Touch the item [Regulation] button on page 3 of Setting. The Regulation screen will be displayed. The display contents will differ depending on the product you have purchased.

  • Page 187: Hardware Setting Screen

    8. Hardware Setting Screen Hardware Setting Screen You can set the follow on the Hardware Setting screen. ● Adjust Touch Panel ● Edit User Information ● Factory Setting Hardware Setting Screen Item Name Description Adjust Touch Adjust the position of touch panel display. ( P177) Panel Edit User Edit user information to display the User Information screen in Setting.
  • Page 188 8. Hardware Setting Screen Operation With the meter turned OFF, hold down the Menu Button press the Power Button 3. * Until the Hardware Setting screen is displayed, do not release the Menu Button the Power Button If you release the button before the Hardware Setting screen is displayed, the Measuring screen will be displayed.

  • Page 189: Adjust Touch Panel

    8. Hardware Setting Screen 8-1  Adjust Touch Panel Adjust the position of touch panel display. Adjust Touch Panel Screen Operation Touch the [Adjust Touch Panel] button on the Hardware Setting screen. "Touch the center of cursor." will be displayed. Hardware Setting Adjust Touch Panel Screen Screen...
  • Page 190 8. Hardware Setting Screen Touch the center of the white cross in the upper left corner of the screen. The touched position will be shown with a red cross cursor, and the white cross cursor will move to the next position. Adjust Touch Panel The touch position is showed The white cross move to...
  • Page 191 8. Hardware Setting Screen NOTE When a point far from the white cursor is touched, the screen will blink to indicate adjustment failure. Perform the adjustment again. Adjust Touch Panel Screen...

  • Page 192: Edit User Information

    8. Hardware Setting Screen 8-2  Edit User Information User information can be input on this screen. User Information Screen NOTE Up to 16 alphanumeric characters can be input. Operation Touch the [Edit User Information] button on the Hardware Setting screen. The Edit User Information Input screen is displayed.
  • Page 193 8. Hardware Setting Screen Edit the user information. P18)  Edit User Information Input Screen [OK] Button [Cancel] Button Touch the [OK] button. Registers the user information, and returns to the Hardware Setting screen. To return to the Hardware Setting screen without registering the user information, touch the [Cancel] button.

  • Page 194: Factory Setting

    8. Hardware Setting Screen 8-3  Factory Setting Return all display and setting contents of the meter to the factory default. Factory Setting Screen Operation Touch the [Factory Setting] button on the Hardware Setting screen. The Factory Setting screen of "Reset to factory default settings. Are you sure?" will be displayed.
  • Page 195 8. Hardware Setting Screen Touch the [Yes] button. The factory setting confirmation message "All measurements will be lost when you perform this operation. Are you sure?" will be displayed. Confirm again. To return to the Hardware Setting screen without resetting to factory default settings, touch the [No] button.
  • Page 196 8. Hardware Setting Screen Touch the [Close] button. The Language Selection screen is displayed. Select the language to use. ( P6 ) Language Selection Language Selection Screen Confirmation Screen The selected button will be displayed encircled in blue. [OK] Button Touch the [OK] button.

  • Page 197: Appendix

    9. Appendix Appendix 9-1  Glossary Term Description Color temperature refers to the chromaticity of a heated object (commonly refer to as a black body) that will vary according to its temperature. The color temperature is measured in units of Kelvin (K) and refers to the temperature of a heated object at a given color or chromaticity.
  • Page 198 9. Appendix Term Description Read as "per mega Kelvin", this unit is based on the International System of Units and is equivalent to the traditional unit of MIRED (mrd). It expresses the inverse of the color temperature. The inverse of the color temperature is 1,000,000 divided by the color temperature.
  • Page 199 9. Appendix Term Description Technical Memorandum TM-30 is, published by Illuminating Engineering Society (IES), the method for evaluating light source color rendition including LED lights. The values are based on color appearance of objects with 99 color samples TM-30-15 compared to their appearance under the defined reference illuminant. in the TM-30, there are Fedelity Index (Rf) which is to express how the accurate rendition of color is, and Bumut Index (Rg) to express what the average level of saturation is.

  • Page 200: Filter Types

    9. Appendix 9-2  Filter Types When using camera LB/CC filters based on the recommended compensation displayed in the meter (C-800), please note that camera lens filters block or absorb light to produce their effect and thus the amount of light passing through them for exposure will be reduced.
  • Page 201 9. Appendix ■ FUJIFILM Filter [Camera Filter] Amber Type Blue Type Exposure Exposure LB Index Increase LB Index Increase Filter Number Filter Number Increment Increment (+EV) (+EV) LBA-1 LBB-1 LBA-2 LBB-2 1 / 3 1 /2 LBA-3 LBB-3 1 / 3 2 / 3 LBA-4 LBB-4...
  • Page 202 9. Appendix ■ LEE [Lighting Filter] LB index (MK Filter No. Filter Name CCT(K) Conversion L218 1/8 CTB 3200 to 3400 L203 1/4 CTB 3200 to 3600 L202 1/2 CTB 3200 to 4300 -113 L281 3/4 CTB 3200 to 5000 -137 L201 FULL CTB...
  • Page 203 9. Appendix ■ ROSCO CINEGEL [Lighting Filter] LB index (MK Filter No. Filter Name CCT(K) Conversion R3216 1/8 CTB 3200 to 3300 R3208 1/4 CTB 3200 to 3500 R3206 1/3 CTB 3200 to 3800 R3204 1/2 CTB 3200 to 4100 -100 R3203 3/4 CTB...
  • Page 204 9. Appendix ■ ROSCO E-COLOUR+ [Lighting Filter] LB index (MK Filter No. Filter Name CCT(K) Conversion E218 1/8 CTB 3200 to 3400 E203 1/4 CTB 3200 to 3600 E202 1/2 CTB 3200 to 4300 -113 E281 3/4 CTB 3200 to 5000 -137 E201 FULL CTB...

  • Page 205: Specifications

    9. Appendix 9-3  Specifications Type ● Spectrometer with CMOS linear image sensor for digital cameras Illuminance meter class Conforms to JIS C 1609-1:2006 for General Class A Illuminance Meters ● Light receiving method ● Incident light Light receptor ● White diffuser (fixed type) Measuring distance ●...
  • Page 206 9. Appendix Measurement range ● Illuminance in • Ambient light 5lx to 200,000lx color temperature 0.46fc to 18,600fc (in limited version only) measurement • Flash light 20lx·s to 20,500lx·s 1.86fc·s to 1,900fc·s ● Illuminance • Ambient light 1lx to 200,000lx 0.09fc to 18,600fc (in limited version only) ●...
  • Page 207 9. Appendix Repeatability (2σ) ● Illuminance 1% + 1digit (Light source A, 30lx ~ 200,000lx to 2.79fc to 18,600fc) 5% + 1digit (Light source A, 1lx ~ 30lx to 0.09fc to 2.79fc) ● Color 2MK-1 (Light source A, temperature 500lx ~ 200,000lx to 46.5fc to 18,600fc) 4MK-1 (Light source A, 100lx ~ 500lx to 9.29fc to 46.5fc) 8MK-1 (Light source A,...
  • Page 208 9. Appendix ● Illuminance • Ambient light 1lx to 200,000lx (3 significant digits) 0.09fc to 18,600fc (3 significant digits) (in limited version only) ● Exposure • Flash light Range L: 20lx·s to 640lx·s 1.86fc·s to 59.5fc·s Range H: 580lx·s to 20,500lx·s 53.9fc·s to 1,900fc·s ●...
  • Page 209 9. Appendix ● LCD backlight • Brightness can be selectable from bright, normal, or dark. • Dimmer can be selectable from 20, 40, 60 sec. from last use or no dimmer. ● Touch panel lock function • Hold MENU button down for 3 seconds to lock and unlock.

  • Page 210: Legal Requirement

    FCC Part15 SubpartB ClassB America (US) ICES-003 (Canada) Japan Environmental Containers and Packaging Recycling Law China Environmental China RoHS (GB 189455) South KN11 Korea KN61000-6-1 1. 기자재의명칭 (모델명) :COLOR METER (C-800) 2. 식별부호 ：MSIP-REM-SK0-C-700 3. 상호명：SEKONIC CORPORATION 4. 제조자：SEKONIC CORPORATION 5. 제조국가：일본...

  • Page 211: Optional Accessories

    10. Optional Accessories Optional Accessories ■ Synchro Cord This is a five-meter (16.4 feet) long cord with three plugs. An exposure meter, a camera and a flash can all be connected at the same time without having to plug or unplug the cord during shooting. Also, the connection terminal (male) on the light meter side of the synchro cord has a locking mechanism to ensure it remains connected to the meter.

  • Page 212: Troubleshooting

    11. Troubleshooting Troubleshooting The following cases may not suggest failures. Please check again before requesting repair. When the meter does not function normally after checking the following, it may be damaged. Remove the battery, and ask the retailer or us to repair it. Status Check item Measure...
  • Page 213 Does the light receptor go up mechanism for switching. and down smoothly? However, when the rattling is too much, or there is any abnormality in rotating the light selection ring, there is a possibility of faulty in the products. Contact with local retailer or Sekonic.
  • Page 214 11. Troubleshooting Status Check item Measure There is some difference Is the light selection ring When the location of light in reading between range smoothly rotating? selection ring is not correct, the L and range H when Does the light receptor go up measurement may be wrong.

  • Page 215: After-Sales Services

    12. After-sales Services After-sales Services Contact your local distributor or camera store that you purchased from for warranty „ and service. Even within the warranty period, repair services may be provided on a paid basis. „ Check the conditions of warranty provided by local distributor or retailer. The warranty is not valid unless the copy of proof of purchase with the date of „...
  • Page 216 12. After-sales Services FCC & IC compliance information FCC & IC compliance information This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.
  • Page 217 7-24-14, Oizumi-Gakuen-Cho, Nerima-Ku, Tokyo 178-8686 Japan Tel +81-3-3978-2335 Fax +81-3-3978-5229 http://www.sekonic.com JT8197560 December 2018...

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