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Sekonic SPECTROMASTER C-700 Series Operating Manual

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C-700 Series
C-700R Series
Operating Manual
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  • Page 1 Color Meter SPECTROMASTER C-700 Series C-700R Series 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.
  • Page 2 Congratulations on your purchase of a Sekonic SPECTROMASTER C-700/C-700R. Please read the operating manual carefully to properly utilize the many features and benefits of this precision instrument. The Sekonic SPECTROMASTER C-700/C-700R is the first spectrometer that measures every light source (LED, HMI, Flourescent and the natural light spectrum) PLUS wireless flash (C-700R only).
  • Page 3 ■ 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 WARNING ● Infants or toddlers may accidentally wrap the strap around their neck, so please place it in a location out of their reach. There is a danger of suffocation. ● Do not place batteries in open flames, attempt to short, disassemble or apply heat to them, use unspecified batteries, or recharge them (except rechargeable batteries).

  • Page 5: Polyvinyl Chloride (Pvc) Cable And Cord Notice

    ■ Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC) cable and cord notice WARNING Handling the cord on this product or cords associated with accessories sold with this product will expose you to lead, a chemical known to the State of California to cause cancer, and birth defects or other reproductive harm. Wash hands after handling.
  • Page 6 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 7: Intended Usage

    ■ Intended Usage The meter is designed for: ● Measuring color temperatures and illuminance of natural or artificial lights for photographs, videos, and movies. ● Displaying the correction values of filters for camera or lighting to match to the target color temperature. ●...

  • Page 8: Intended Users

    ● The operation of this meter may change without prior notice due to specification changes or other reasons. Therefore, the contents of this operating manual may differ from actual operation of the meter. Please visit www.sekonic.com for the latest information. ● Cautions regarding safety such as the Usage Precautions and the Safety Precautions comply with the legal and industrial standards at the time of the making of this operating manual.

  • Page 9: Accompanying Accessories

    ■ Accompanying Accessories The following items are included with the SPECTROMASTER C-700/C-700R. Confirm if any accessories are missing after unpacking. If something is missing, contact the sales agent. Batteries (size AA) and a USB cable are not included. Neck Strap Quick Guide Soft Case Safety Precaution...

  • Page 10: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents ■ Safety Precautions   ............................  ■ Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC) cable and cord notice i ii   ................  ■ Intended Usage   ............................  ■ Intended Users   ............................  ■ Restrictions   ..............................  ■ Accompanying Accessories v ii  ...
  • Page 11 4-3  Selecting the Display Mode   ....................  4-3-1  Displaying in Text [Text] Mode   ..................  4-3-2  Displaying in Spectrum Graph [Spectrum] Mode   ............  4-3-3  Displaying in Spectrum Comparison [Spectrum Comp.] Mode   .........  4-3-4  Displaying in Color Rendering Index [CRI] Mode  ...
  • Page 12 7. Meter Settings [Setting] Screen 1 22   ..................  7-1  Setting Items 1 22   .........................  7-1-1  Item List 1 24   ..........................  7-2  Customize 1 25   ..........................  7-2-1  Item Specifications 1 26   .......................  7-2-2  Selecting the Shutter Speed Step 1 27  ...
  • Page 13 9. Appendix 1 84   ..............................  9-1  Glossary 1 84   ..........................  9-2  Filter Types 1 86   ..........................  9-3  Specifications 1 91   ........................  9-4  Legal Requirement 1 95   ......................  10. Optional Accessories 1 97   ........................  11.

  • Page 15: 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 16: 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 17: 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 18: Installing The Batteries

    2. Before Use 2-2  Installing the Batteries Prepare two AA batteries. Slide the Battery Cover atch 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 19: Power On/Off

    C-700R Opening Screen NOTICE ogo Screen ● The blue lettered "SEKONIC" logo screen is displayed after battery replacement and 24 hours after power OFF. ● Movement of the blue status bar indicates that the meter is checking its memory and preparing to operate. Do not turn the power OFF.
  • Page 20 2. Before Use Select the language. (Appears only when turned O for the first time) The anguage Selection screen is displayed. Select the language to use. anguage Selection anguage Selection Screen Confirmation Screen A blue highlight will appear behind the selected button.
  • Page 21 2. Before Use NOTICE ● hen the ight Selection ing is not set to the dark Dark Calibration Position Confirmation Screen calibration position, the message "Please set ight Selection Ring for dark calibration." is displayed. Set the ight Selection ing to the dark calibration position ) to calibrate the system.
  • Page 22 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 23: 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 24: Automatic Power Off Function

    2. Before Use 2-5  Automatic Power OFF Function To save battery capacity, the meter will automatically turn off 20 minutes 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 25: Changing Batteries During Measurement

    2. Before Use 2-6  Changing Batteries During Measurement ● Please make sure the power is OFF when replacing batteries. If left ON, the meter circuit could be damaged and measurements taken during the last operation will not be saved. ● If an unexpected display appears on the LCD during battery replacement or measurement, ie.

  • Page 26: Basic Operation Methods

    3. Basic Operation Methods Basic Operation Methods 3-1  Basic Operation Flow The basic operations and screens are as follows. Measurements and measurement changes are operated from the Measurement screen. Power ON Opening Screen anguage Selection (for first time only) Make sure the Light Selection Dark Calibration Ring is set to the dark...
  • Page 27 3. Basic Operation Methods rom the previous page [Measuring Mode] Icon Select the measuring mode. Ambient Light, Flash Light Measuring Mode Selection Screen (Cordless, Cord, Radio Triggering (only for C-700R)) Measurement Screen [Target] Indication If you have the target color temperature to achieve by Target Color Temperature nput Screen filtration, please input.

  • Page 28: Screen And Operation

    3. Basic Operation Methods 3-2  Screen and Operation 3-2-1  Basic Screen and Operation The touch-screen display enables selecting Display Modes and settings with the touch of your finger. Measurement Screen The Measurement screen is displayed after the meter is turned ON and the dark calibration is complete.
  • Page 29 3. Basic Operation Methods tem ist Part ame Description Status Bar Displays the setting contents. ( P16) Displays the measuring mode. ( P22) [Measuring Mode] Icon Switches to the Measuring Mode Selection screen. Displays the reference color temperature. ( P26) [Target] Indication Switches to the Target Color Temperature Input screen.
  • Page 30 3. Basic Operation Methods Status Bar For this description, all icons and menus are displayed. Part ame 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 31 3. Basic Operation Methods 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 32: Icon Operation

    3. Basic Operation Methods 3-2-2  Icon Operation Touch operation Touch the icons on screen to perform various operations. ( x.) Measuring Screen in Text Mode Touch-enabled Icons A blue illumination under icons indicates 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 33: Input Of Numbers/Characters

    3. Basic Operation Methods 3-2-3  nput of umbers Characters You can input numbers and characters. umeric umber nput Screen ( x.) Target Color Temperature (Digital) Display umeric umber Method Description Value displayed on screen when key touched. Delete Deletes input value at cursor position. Moves input position.
  • Page 34 3. Basic Operation Methods Character Input Screen Figure Input Screen Upper Case Input Screen Lower Case Input Screen (Figures) (Upper Case Letters) (Lower Case Letters) eypad (Upper Case Input Screen) eypad (Lower Case Input Screen) nput Method of Characters and umbers Description 1/A/a Shifts between numbers/upper case letters/lower case letters.

  • Page 35: Locking And Unlocking The Screen

    3. Basic Operation Methods 3-2-4  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.

  • Page 36: Setting The Measuring Conditions

    4. Setting the Measuring Conditions Setting the Measuring Conditions 4-1  Selecting the Measuring Mode 4-1-1  Matching Measuring Mode with Light Sources Select the Measuring Mode to use. NOTICE If you change measuring mode settings, the measurement data will be erased. Measuring Mode Selection Screen Indicated only for C-700R model...
  • Page 37 4. Setting the Measuring Conditions 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 Text Mode in Ambient Light Mode Touch an icon to select the measuring mode.

  • Page 38: Selecting The Shutter Speed (Flash Modes Only)

    4. Setting the Measuring Conditions 4-1-2  Selecting the Shutter Speed (Flash Modes Only) Set a shutter speed that is appropriate for the intended flash-ambient measurement. Operation Touch the [T (Shutter Speed)] indication. Measuring Screen in Text Mode Text Mode in Cordless Mode Select the desired shutter speed.
  • Page 39 4. Setting the Measuring Conditions NOTE Shutter speeds can be selected by the item Shutter Speed Step in page of Setting. ou can choose step, / step, and /2 steps. ( P127) Shutter Speed Options 1 Step 1 Step 1/3 Step 1/2 Step 1/3 Step 1/2 Step...

  • Page 40: Setting The Indication And Items In Measurement Screen

    4. Setting the Measuring Conditions 4-2  Setting the Indication and Items in Measurement Screen 4-2-1  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 41 4. Setting the Measuring Conditions Touch the [OK] button. Confirms input value and returns to previous measurement screen. Touch Cancel to return to the previous measurement screen without setting Target value. The target color temperature in Text Mode is set. NOTE Setting Target for Digital Mode ●...

  • Page 42: Customizing Measuring Displays

    4. Setting the Measuring Conditions 4-2-2  Customizing Measuring Displays ou can customi e displayed information to see e actly what you need in single view. Operation Touch the [Display Item] indication on the Measurement screen. The Display item library screen will be displayed. ( P34) Select the items to be displayed.

  • Page 43: Selecting The Display Mode

    4. Setting the Measuring Conditions 4-3  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 returns the screen to the Display Mode Selection. Display Mode Selection Screen Spectrum Text...
  • Page 44 4. Setting the Measuring Conditions Display Mode Icons List Description Icon Display Mode Name Displays user-selected items in numeric [Text] Icon values. ( P33) Displays user-selected values and spectrum [Spectrum] Icon distribution graph. ( P36) Compares the current measurement value [Spectrum Comparison] and up to 2 memori ed values in the spectrum Icon...
  • Page 45 4. Setting the Measuring Conditions Operation Touch the [Display Mode] icon on the Measurement screen or press Menu Button on the meter. The Display Mode Selection screen will be displayed. ( P29) Display modes from No. to are for measurement. Display mode No.
  • Page 46 4. Setting the Measuring Conditions Observe measurement values on Text Mode. Measurement Screen Text Mode Measurement result Memorize the measurement results. Measurement results can be memori ed. To record measurements, press Memory Button . ( P 7)

  • Page 47: Displaying In Text [Text] Mode

    4. Setting the Measuring Conditions 4-3-1  Displaying in Text [Text] Mode Selected items are displayed in te t. Text Screen [Target] Indication [Measuring Mode] Icon Display Mode Icon Te t Display Display Item Indication Operation Touch the [Text] icon on the Display Mode screen. A Text screen will be displayed.
  • Page 48 4. Setting the Measuring Conditions 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. Confirms the settings, and returns to the Measurement screen. To return to the Measurement screen without changing, touch the Cancel button.
  • Page 49 4. Setting the Measuring Conditions Press the Measuring Button to measure. Light Selection Ring The Light Selection Ring 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 50: Displaying In Spectrum Graph [Spectrum] Mode

    4. Setting the Measuring Conditions 4-3-2  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 Display Display Item Indication Operation Touch the [Spectrum] icon on the Display Mode screen. A spectrum distribution graph screen will be displayed.
  • Page 51 4. Setting the Measuring Conditions Press the Measuring Button to measure. Light Selection Ring The Light Selection Ring 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 52: Displaying In Spectrum Comparison [Spectrum Comp.] Mode

    4. Setting the Measuring Conditions 4-3-3  Displaying in Spectrum Comparison [Spectrum Comp.] Mode Displays the current measured value plus up to two selected values from the meter's memory for comparison. Spectrum Comp. Screen [Target] Indication Display Mode Icon [Measuring Mode] Icon Spectrum Comparison Display Current Measurement...
  • Page 53 4. Setting the Measuring Conditions Press the Measuring Button to measure. Light Selection Ring The Light Selection Ring 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 54 4. Setting the Measuring Conditions If no measurements have been memorized, a message will be displayed to indicate this pop-up screen. Memory Selection Pop-up Screen After you confirmed the message No memori ed value. , touch the Close button. Returns to the Spectrum Comp. screen. Select the desired memory data to compare the spectrum.
  • Page 55 4. Setting the Measuring Conditions Line graphs will be displayed in the spectrum graph. Touch the Line raph Display ON/O to hide/show a line graph on the screen. shows line. ] hides line. Spectrum Comp. Screen Line raph Display ON/O Check Bo Line raph...
  • Page 56 4. Setting the Measuring Conditions NOTE ● The ma imum display value of the -a is can be selected by the item Spectrum -a is Scale icon in page 2 of Setting. ( P ● During Spectrum Comparison, the Contrast unction is not available and button will be hidden.

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

    4. Setting the Measuring Conditions 4-3-4  Displaying in Color Rendering Index [CRI] Mode Displays the selected average CRI (Ra) or individual CRI (R ) numerically. Each CRI is also displayed in a bar graph. CRI Screen Display Mode Icon [Measuring Mode] Icon CRI Display Display Item Indication Measurement alue...
  • Page 58 4. Setting the Measuring Conditions NOTE ● raph display areas Ra, R are always displayed. ● Measurements and display will take longer in light levels below 0l . The LCD illumination will normally switch off during measurements to avoid influence to measurements. ●...

  • Page 59: Displaying In Camera Filter [Camera Filter] Mode

    4. Setting the Measuring Conditions 4-3-5  Displaying in Camera Filter [Camera Filter] Mode Displays correction values and camera filter names re uired to ad ust measured source to Target Color temperature. ou can select filter brand on this screen or in Setting screen. (Kodak WRATTEN 2, U I ILM or LEE).
  • Page 60 4. Setting the Measuring Conditions Touch the Filter [Brand] indication to open the Camera Filter Brand selection screen. Then touch the indication for filter brand you are using and [OK] button to return to the measuring screen. iltration is available in KODAK WRATTEN 2, U I ILM or LEE. Camera Filter Brand Camera Filter Screen Selection Screen...
  • Page 61 4. Setting the Measuring Conditions Memorize the measurement results. Measurement results can be memori ed. To record measurements, press Memory Button . ( P 7) NOTE The filter manufacturer can also be selected by the item Camera ilter Brand in page of Setting.

  • Page 62: Displaying In Lighting Filter [Lighting Filter] Mode

    4. Setting the Measuring Conditions 4-3-6  Displaying in Lighting Filter [Lighting Filter] Mode Displays correction values and light-source filter names re uired to ad ust measured source to Target Color temperature. ou can select filter brand on this screen or in Setting screen (LEE, ROSCO E-COLOUR or CINE EL).
  • Page 63 4. Setting the Measuring Conditions Touch the Filter [Brand] indication to open the Lighting Filter Brand selection screen. Then touch the indication for filter brand you are using and [OK] button to return to the Measuring Screen. iltration is available in LEE, ROSCO CINE EL 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 reen).
  • Page 64 4. Setting the Measuring Conditions Memorize the measurement results. Measurement results can be memori ed. To record measurements, press Memory Button . ( P 7) NOTE The filter manufacturer can also be selected by the item Lighting ilter Brand on the page of Setting.

  • Page 65: Displaying To Compare Light Sources [Multi Lights] Mode

    4. Setting the Measuring Conditions 4-3-7  Displaying to Compare Light Sources [Multi Lights] Mode Displays comparative correction values from multiple measurements. Multi Lights Screen Display Mode Icon Multi Lights Comparison Up to light sources can be compared from A to D Compensation value shows the difference between the selected...
  • Page 66 4. Setting the Measuring Conditions Press the Measuring Button to measure. Light Selection Ring The Light Selection Ring 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 67 4. Setting the Measuring Conditions 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 Touch the desired Display Item indication and [OK] button.
  • Page 68 4. Setting the Measuring Conditions NOTE CC inde number is to compensate the difference from the black body radiation. Delta CC inde number is the difference between standard light source and other light sources instead of difference from the black body radiation.
  • Page 69 4. Setting the Measuring Conditions Touch the [Yes] button. eturns to the Multi ights 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 70 4. Setting the Measuring Conditions 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 inde or LB/CC Light ilter is selected, the reference value area will display ----- .

  • Page 71: Displaying In White Balance Correction Graph [Wb Corr.] Mode

    4. Setting the Measuring Conditions 4-3-8  Displaying in White Balance Correction Graph [WB Corr.] Mode Displays the difference 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 WB Correction Display Displays LB inde...
  • Page 72 4. Setting the Measuring Conditions Press the Measuring Button to measure. Light Selection Ring The Light Selection Ring 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 73: Displaying Setting [Setting] Screen

    4. Setting the Measuring Conditions 4-3-9  Displaying Setting [Setting] Screen Displays the settings. The contents can be changed according to usage. or more information about how to set and the details of specifications, see 7- - Item List . ( P124) Setting Screen Setting Screen Setting Screen...
  • Page 74 4. Setting the Measuring Conditions 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 Setting shows items in white letters and setting contents in yellow letters.

  • Page 75: 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 76: Measurement In Ambient Light Mode

    5. Measuring Light Sources [Measurement Screen] 5-2  Measurement in Ambient ight Mode Select Ambient Light Mode when taking measurements of natural light (sunlight), and continuous light sources such as LED, tungsten lamps and fluorescent lights. NOTICE Do not look directly into sunlight or other strong light when measuring. t may cause severe eye damage or even loss of vision.
  • Page 77 5. Measuring Light Sources [Measurement Screen] Select the type of camera (Digital or ilm) used. Touch either the [Digital] or [Film] button. Digital/Film Screen The selected icon will be displayed encircled in blue. OK Button Cancel Button Touch the [O ] button. Confirm and return to the Measurement screen.
  • Page 78 5. Measuring Light Sources [Measurement Screen] Touch the [Target] indication. Target CCT screen will be displayed. ( P26) Set the color temperature. Measurement Screen Target CCT Screen NOTE If you are not using LB inde /filter and CC inde /filter values, you can omit this step.
  • Page 79 5. Measuring Light Sources [Measurement Screen] Confirm the light measuring range. Light Selection Ring When you return to the Measurement screen, make Range L sure to select Range L Press the Measuring Button 5. Measurement will be taken and the light source values will be displayed.

  • Page 80: Measurement In Cordless Flash Mode

    5. Measuring Light Sources [Measurement Screen] 5-3  Measurement in Cordless Flash Mode Cordless lash Mode is preferable when the flash to sub ect 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 0 seconds) to wait for a burst of flash to measure.
  • Page 81 5. Measuring Light Sources [Measurement Screen] Touch the [O ] button. Confirm and return to the Measurement screen. To return to the Measurement screen without confirming, touch the Cancel button. On the Measurement screen, touch the [Measuring Mode] icon and select the [Cordless Flash Mode] icon on the next screen. Select the measuring mode.
  • Page 82 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. Measurement Screen Shutter Speed Display Screen Shutter Speed Screen The selected value is...
  • Page 83 5. Measuring Light Sources [Measurement Screen] NOTE ● Range L ) Select when measuring small and low power flash units (lower than 0l s), Over will appear if flash power is too high. Select Range H. ● Range H ) Select when measuring powerful flash units (brighter than 0l s) Under will appear if flash power is too low.

  • Page 84: Measurement In Cord (Pc) Flash Mode

    5. Measuring Light Sources [Measurement Screen] CA T O ● 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. ( t may cause burns.) ●...
  • Page 85 5. Measuring Light Sources [Measurement Screen] 5-4  Measurement in Cord (PC) lash Mode Cord (PC) lash 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) lash Mode, the meter and flash unit are connected with a Sync Cord (sold separately).
  • Page 86 5. Measuring Light Sources [Measurement Screen] Select the type of camera (Digital or ilm) used. Touch either the [Digital] or [Film] button. Digital/Film Screen The selected icon will be displayed encircled in blue. OK Button Cancel Button Touch the [O ] button. Confirm and return to the Measurement screen.
  • Page 87 5. Measuring Light Sources [Measurement Screen] Touch the [Target] indication. Target CCT screen will be displayed. ( P26) Set the color temperature. Measurement Screen Target CCT Screen NOTE If you are not using LB inde /filter and CC inde /filter values, you can omit this step.
  • Page 88 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. Measurement Screen Shutter Speed Display Screen Shutter Speed Screen The selected value is...
  • Page 89 5. Measuring Light Sources [Measurement Screen] NOTICE ● Select a shutter speed that will synchroni e with your camera and flash system. ● f the triggering voltage of the flash used is extremely low, the flash may not trigger. n this case, use "5-3 Measurement in Cordless Flash Mode".
  • Page 90 5. Measuring Light Sources [Measurement Screen] CA T O ● Depending on the flash e uipment used, the flash may be triggered when the sync cord is connected to the Sync Terminal or when operating the Power Button . Because there is the possibility of burns or negative effects on vision, please handle with care.

  • Page 91: Measurement In Radio Triggering Flash Mode (C-700R Only)

    5. Measuring Light Sources [Measurement Screen] 5-5  Measurement in Radio Triggering Flash Mode (C-700 Only) The Radio Triggering lash Mode is a measurement method that triggers flash from the meter wirelessly by connecting to the flash through a radio receiver (sold separately).
  • Page 92 Sekonic meters having a CC C designation on the back of body are designed for operation in the SA and Canadian market. [ re uencies] Standard System C 1 to 16 - 344.0M...

  • Page 93: Measurement Method

    5. Measuring Light Sources [Measurement Screen] NOTICE The working distance of the wireless triggering system differs depending on the position and direction of the radio receiver. or the best conditions, follow these steps when placing the meter and the radio receiver. 1.

  • Page 94: Setting The Radio Channel

    5. Measuring Light Sources [Measurement Screen] 5-5-2  Setting the Radio Channel The radio channel can be set from the Tool Bo or from the channel indication in the lower light corner of the Measurement screen. or how to set the channel from the Tool Bo , refer to the Tool Bo item. ( P Operation Touch the [Tool Box] icon.
  • Page 95 5. Measuring Light Sources [Measurement Screen] Touch the [O ] button. Confirm and return to the Measurement screen. To return to the Measurement screen without confirming, touch the Cancel button. On the Measurement screen, touch the [Measuring Mode] icon and select the [Radio Triggering Flash Mode] icon on the next screen.
  • Page 96 5. Measuring Light Sources [Measurement Screen] NOTE If you are not using LB inde /filter and CC inde /filter values, you can omit this step. ou cannot set the target color temperature using the CRI or Multi Lights Mode". Touch the [T (Shutter Speed)] indication on the Measurement screen.
  • Page 97 5. Measuring Light Sources [Measurement Screen] Touch the [ adio Channel one] button. Set the radio channel one to use. ( P115) When you touch the CTL tab or the STD tab, the screen will change. Radio Channel/Zone Measurement Screen ®...
  • Page 98 5. Measuring Light Sources [Measurement Screen] Confirm the light measuring range. Light Selection Ring When you return to the Measurement screen, Range H Range L select Range L ) or Range H depending on the brightness of the flash. Measuring Button NOTE ●...
  • Page 99 5. Measuring Light Sources [Measurement Screen] CA T O ● Do not trigger flash while skin or other objects are in contact with the flash tube. Do not touch the flash tube after continuous flashes. ( t may cause burns.) ●...
  • Page 100 5. Measuring Light Sources [Measurement Screen] 5-6  Contrast unction (in Ambient ight Mode only) In all item (e cept 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 is pressed.
  • Page 101 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 ( Measurement Screen Measurement Screen [Delta] Icon Press the Measuring Button 5. While the [Delta] icon is change ( ), the difference with the standard value is displayed as long as the Measuring Button...

  • Page 102: When [Over], [Under] Or [Filter N/A] Is Displayed

    5. Measuring Light Sources [Measurement Screen] 5-7  hen [Over], [ nder] or [ ilter A] is Displayed When Over or Under is displayed, measurement cannot be taken. When ilter N/A is displayed, the indicated value is out of display while measurement can be taken.
  • Page 103 5. Measuring Light Sources [Measurement Screen] NOTE Display range: Color Temperature (Digital/ ilm) Digital (C-700/C-700R) , 00K 0,000K ilm (C-700/C-700R) , 00K 0,000K LB Inde - 00 to 00MK LB ilter Numbers Camera ilter Kodak WRATTEN 2/LEE 0B to U I ILM LBA/LBB LBB-20 LBB- to LBA-20...

  • Page 104: Changing The Light Range

    5. Measuring Light Sources [Measurement Screen] 5-7-2  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 105: 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 Measurement screen to display the Tool Box screen. ( P17) You can select screens from the Tool Box as follows. Memory Management Digital/Film Tool Box...

  • Page 106: Selecting Digital/Film

    6. Measurement Tool [Tool Box] Screen 6-1  Selecting Digital/Film Select "Digital" or "Film" in accordance with the type of camera. Digital/Film Screen Select a button Operation Touch the [Digital/Film] button. [Digital] and [Film] button will be displayed. Tool Box Screen Digital/Film Screen The selected button will...
  • Page 107 6. Measurement Tool [Tool Box] Screen Touch either the [Digital] or [Film] button. The selected button will be encircled in blue. Digital/Film Screen The selected button will be displayed encircled in blue. [OK] Button [Cancel] Button Touch the [OK] button. Confirm and return to the Measurement screen.

  • Page 108: Setting Preset Contents [Preset Selection] Screen

    6. Measurement Tool [Tool Box] Screen 6-2  Setting Preset Contents [Preset Selection] Screen Presets are a quick way to introduce adjustments to the C-700's camera/light source filter recommendations. You can create and store Presets for different lighting conditions or color effects to use when ever needed.
  • Page 109 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 saved in the Preset diting function under the "Setting Mode"...
  • Page 110 6. Measurement Tool [Tool Box] Screen Touch the [OK] button. Confirm and return to the Measurement screen. To return to the Measurement screen without confirming, touch the Cancel button. The selected status will be displayed on the status bar. The selected preset no. is displayed.

  • Page 111: Using The Memory Function

    6. Measurement Tool [Tool Box] Screen 6-3  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 112: Naming Measurement Being Memorized [Memory Title] Screen

    6. Measurement Tool [Tool Box] Screen 6-3-1  Naming Measurement Being Memorized [Memory Title] Screen ou can create special titles for memori ed values to make them easier to select, view and use data later. To use this function the order of operation: * Create memory title * Measure light source * Press Memory button...
  • Page 113 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 nter the memory title. P19) Use the keyboard to create a name for the measured light. Memory Title Screen [OK] Button [Cancel] Button...
  • Page 114 6. Measurement Tool [Tool Box] Screen Measure light. Light Selection Ring Press Measuring Button to take a measurement. The Light Selection Ring 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 115: Recalling Measurement Results [Memory Recall] Screen

    6. Measurement Tool [Tool Box] Screen 6-3-2  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 the specific combination. Memory Recall Spectrum Screen...
  • Page 116 6. Measurement Tool [Tool Box] Screen Operation Touch the [Memory Management] button in the Tool Box. Memory Management screen will be displayed. Select the "Title" and "Memory" to recall with the blue background positions. Tool Box Screen Memory Management Screen Move Title and then Memory number into...
  • Page 117 6. Measurement Tool [Tool Box] Screen NOTICE ● Only the current reading can be memorized in the [Spectrum Comparison] Mode. If the Spectrum Comparison screen is displayed when the memory button is pressed, the stored data will be displayed on the Spectrum display screen. ●...
  • Page 118 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 Memory Recall Mode Display Mode Selection Screen Memory Recall Mode Text Mode...
  • Page 119 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 ( P33) Memory Recall Mode Displays 3 user-selected values and spectrum [Spectrum] Icon distribution graph. ( P36) Displays the selected average CRI (RA) or Memory Recall Mode individual CRI (R...
  • Page 120 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 121: Renaming Memory Title [Memory Rename] Screen

    6. Measurement Tool [Tool Box] Screen 6-3-3  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 122 6. Measurement Tool [Tool Box] Screen Touch the [ dit] button. Memory dit screen will be displayed. Memory Management Screen Memory dit Screen [Close] Button Edit Button [Rename] Button [Clear] Button Select the "Title" and "Memory" to rename with the blue background positions.
  • Page 123 6. Measurement Tool [Tool Box] Screen nter the Memory Title to rename. P19) 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 dit screen. To return to the Memory Edit screen without confirming, touch the Cancel button.

  • Page 124: Deleting Saved Measurement Results [Memory Clear] Screen

    6. Measurement Tool [Tool Box] Screen 6-3-4  Deleting Saved Measurement esults [Memory Clear] Screen You can delete memorized measurement values individually or all 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 125 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 [ dit] button.
  • Page 126 6. Measurement Tool [Tool Box] Screen Touch the [Clear] button. Memory Clear screen will be displayed. Memory dit Screen Memory Clear Screen [Clear] Button [Close] Button [Title] Button [Memory] Button [ rasing ndividual Values] Select the Title to display the memori ed value you want to delete.
  • Page 127 6. Measurement Tool [Tool Box] Screen Touch the [Yes] button. A progress bar will appear while the memory is being deleted. When the memory has been cleared, the meter will return to the Memory Clear Screen. You can clear (delete) additional memories (stroed data) by repeating steps 1-3. If you decide not to delete a memory (stored data), touch the No button to return to the Memory Clear Screen.
  • Page 128 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. " emove the selected memory title. Are you sure?" will be displayed. Memory Clear Memory Clear Screen Confirmation Screen...

  • Page 129: Setting The Radio Channel (C-700R Only)

    6. Measurement Tool [Tool Box] Screen 6-4  Setting the Radio Channel (C-700R Only) Set the radio channel/zone to use. ■ Setting ControlTL Channels ® Radio Channel/Zone ® (ControlTL Channel) Screen [CTL] Tab [Zone] Icon Channel Number FCC&IC: 1 ~ 20CH [OK] Button [Cancel] Button...
  • Page 130 6. Measurement Tool [Tool Box] Screen Operation Touch the [Radio Channel/Zone] button in the Tool Box. The radio channel/zone will be displayed. Touch the [CTL] tab. When Radio Channel/ one is selected, the CTL tab comes forward. Radio Channel/Zone Tool Box Screen ®...
  • Page 131 6. Measurement Tool [Tool Box] Screen Touch the [Zone] icon. Set one or more ones (A, B, C). The selected zones will be displayed and encircled in blue. Radio Channel/Zone ® (ControlTL Channel) Screen [Zone] Icon [OK] Button [Cancel] Button Touch the [OK] button.
  • Page 132 6. Measurement Tool [Tool Box] Screen ■ Setting Standard Channels Radio Channel/Zone (Standard Channel) Screen [STD] Tab Channel Number (1 ~ 16) [OK] Button [Cancel] Button [STD] Tab Channel Number (17 ~ 32) [Zone] Icon [OK] Button [Cancel] Button...
  • Page 133 6. Measurement Tool [Tool Box] Screen Operation Touch the [Radio Channel/Zone] button in the Tool Box. The radio channel/zone will be displayed. Radio Channel/Zone Tool Box Screen ® (ControlTL Channel) Screen Touch the [STD] tab. Standard channels will be displayed. Radio Channel/Zone (Standard Channel) Screen [STD] Tab...
  • Page 134 6. Measurement Tool [Tool Box] Screen Select the channel number (1 ~ 32). Select the channel number that you want to use. Radio Channel/Zone (Standard Channel) Screen Channel Number (1 ~ 32) Touch the [Zone] icon. When a channel number is set to 7 to 2, ones (A, B, C, D) will appear to select. Select the one to trigger the flash.
  • Page 135 6. Measurement Tool [Tool Box] Screen Confirm the set channel and ones on the Measurement screen. You can see the settings on the button at the lower left hand corner. Measurement screen The set content is displayed. The Standard channel is set. NOTE ●...

  • Page 136: 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 1 To page 3 To page 2 To page 2...
  • Page 137 7. Meter Settings [Setting] Screen Operation Touch the [Setting] icon on the Display Mode 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 138: 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 ( P127) Select the LB index display step from 1MK , 1daMK (no decimal LB Step...

  • Page 139: Customize

    7. Meter Settings [Setting] Screen 7-2  Customize You can set the display contents of 11 items (C-700), 12 items (C-700R) 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 140: Item Specifications

    7. Meter Settings [Setting] Screen 7-2-1  tem Specifications The specifications of each Customi e 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...

  • Page 141: 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 142 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 143 7. Meter Settings [Setting] Screen Touch the [OK] button. Confirms the settings, and returns to Setting. To return to Setting without confirming, touch the Cancel button. Setting Screen The set content is displayed. The shutter speed step is set.

  • Page 144: 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 145 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.

  • Page 146: Selecting The Camera Filter Brand

    7. Meter Settings [Setting] Screen 7-2-4  Selecting the Camera Filter Brand Select KODAK WRATTEN 2, U I ILM 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 147 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.

  • Page 148: Selecting The Lighting Filter Brand

    7. Meter Settings [Setting] Screen 7-2-5  Selecting the Lighting Filter Brand Select LEE, ROSCO CINE EL, 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 149 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.

  • Page 150: 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. White Balance Step Screen Default Operation Touch the item [White Balance Step] button on page 1 of Setting.
  • Page 151 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 152: 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 153 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 154: Selecting The Spectrum Y-Axis Scale

    7. Meter Settings [Setting] Screen 7-2-8  Selecting the Spectrum Y-axis Scale Select Relative, Auto, or any specific number of spectral irradiance as the ma imum 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 155 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 Setting screen without confirming, touch the Cancel button.
  • Page 156 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 157: Selecting The Auto Power Off Time

    7. Meter Settings [Setting] Screen 7-2-9  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 158 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 159: Selecting The Backlight Brightness

    7. Meter Settings [Setting] Screen 7-2-10  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 160 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. To return to Setting without confirming, touch the Cancel button.

  • Page 161: Selecting The Auto Dimmer Time

    7. Meter Settings [Setting] Screen 7-2-11  Selecting the Auto Dimmer Time Select the time before the backlight dims after last use to save extra power or adjust the visibility under the surrounding light condition. (20sec, 40sec, 60sec, No Dimmer) Auto Dimmer Screen Default Operation Touch the [Auto Dimmer] button on page 2 of Setting.
  • Page 162 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.

  • Page 163: Selecting The Language

    7. Meter Settings [Setting] Screen 7-2-12  Selecting the Language Select the language displayed in the meter setting or menu from English, Japanese or Chinese. Language Screen Operation Touch the item [Language] button on page 2 of Setting. The language will be displayed. * ou can change the language set when power is turned on for the first time.
  • Page 164 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. To return to Setting without confirming, touch the Cancel button.

  • Page 165: Selecting The Radio System Preference (C-700R Only)

    7. Meter Settings [Setting] Screen 7-2-13  Selecting the Radio System Preference (C-700R Only) Select from ControlTL, Standard, ControlTL+Standard, or Not in Use as the preference of the Radio Triggering Flash Mode. ControlTL+Standard is default setting. Radio System Preference Screen Default Operation Touch the item [Radio System Preference] button on page 2 of Setting.
  • Page 166 7. Meter Settings [Setting] Screen Touch the desired system to use. Select from 4 options. (ControlTL, Standard, ControlTL+Standard, or Not in Use) Radio System Preference 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.

  • Page 167: 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 168: Preset Editing

    You can create and store Presets for different lighting conditions or color effects to use when ever needed. The Spectromaster C-700/700R 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 169 7. Meter Settings [Setting] Screen Operation Touch the item [Preset Editing (Digital)] or [Present Editing (Film)] button on page 3 of Setting. The Preset Editing screen of Setting will be displayed. Preset Editing Setting Screen (Digital) Screen Touch the [Preset No.] button. The preset number is displayed.
  • Page 170 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 diting screen. The desired preset number to edit is displayed. To return to the Preset Editing screen without confirming, touch the Cancel button.

  • Page 171: 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 Display in the Preset (Digital) Screen...
  • Page 172 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 diting screen.

  • Page 173: 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 (Digital) Screen Preset Name Screen...
  • Page 174 7. Meter Settings [Setting] Screen Use the keyboard to create a name for preset. P19) 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 diting screen. To return to the Preset Editing screen without confirming (registering/editing), touch the [Cancel] button.

  • Page 175: 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. Reference Color Temperature Screen Operation Touch the [Target CCT] button. The Target CCT screen will be displayed. Preset Editing (Digital) Screen Target CCT Screen...
  • Page 176 7. Meter Settings [Setting] Screen Enter the value of the target color temperature. P19) The units place is fi ed as 0. Target CCT Screen Input number [OK] Button [Cancel] Button Touch the [OK] button. The number is fixed, and returns to the Preset diting screen. To return to the Preset Editing screen without confirming, touch the Cancel button.
  • Page 177 7. Meter Settings [Setting] Screen NOTE Digital Mode ● 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 178: 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 (Digital) Screen Value Screen...
  • Page 179 7. Meter Settings [Setting] Screen Set the correction value within a range of ±100MK P19) LB Index Correction Value Screen Input number [OK] Button [Cancel] Button Touch the [OK] button. The number is fixed, and returns to the Preset diting screen. To return to the Preset Editing screen without confirming, touch the Cancel button.

  • Page 180: 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 (Digital) Screen Value Screen...
  • Page 181 7. Meter Settings [Setting] Screen Set the CC index correction value within a range of 40.0G ~ 40.0M. P19) CC Index Correction Value Screen Input number [OK] Button [Cancel] Button Touch the [OK] button. The number is fixed, and returns to the Preset diting screen. To return to the Preset Editing screen without confirming, touch the Cancel button.
  • Page 182 7. Meter Settings [Setting] Screen 7-4  Dark Calibration Dark calibration is performed when new batteries are used, 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, when there are sudden changes in temperature experienced while using meter may effect measured values.
  • Page 183 7. Meter Settings [Setting] Screen Turn the Light Selection Ring to set to the dark calibration position The status bar will display the dark calibration Icon. Status Bar Light Selection Ring Touch the [Yes] button. "Dark calibration in progress. Please wait" and the status bar will appear while calibrating.

  • Page 184: Dark Calibration

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

  • Page 185: 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 (C-700 or C-700R). Serial Number Displays the serial number of the meter.
  • Page 186 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 Setting.

  • Page 187: 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 (for C-700) Regulation Screen (for C-700R) Operation Touch the item [Regulation] button on page 3 of Setting. The Regulation screen will be displayed.

  • Page 188: 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. ( P176) Panel Edit User Edit user information to display the User Information screen in Setting.
  • Page 189 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 Measurement screen will be displayed.

  • Page 190: 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 ardware Setting screen. "Touch the center of cursor." will be displayed. Hardware Setting Adjust Touch Panel Screen Screen...
  • Page 191 8. Hardware Setting Screen Touch the center of the white cross in the upper left corner of the screen. The touch 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 192 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 193: Edit User Information

    8. Hardware Setting Screen 8-2  Edit User Information User information can be input in this screen. User Information Screen NOTE Up to 16 alphanumeric characters can be input. Operation Touch the [ dit ser nformation] button on the ardware Setting screen.
  • Page 194 8. Hardware Setting Screen Edit the user information. P19) Edit User Information Input Screen [OK] Button [Cancel] Button Touch the [O ] 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 195: 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 [ actory Setting] button on the ardware Setting screen. The screen of "Reset to factory default settings. Are you sure?" will be displayed. Hardware Setting Factory Setting Screen Screen...
  • Page 196 8. Hardware Setting Screen Touch the [ es] 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 197 8. Hardware Setting Screen Touch the [Close] button. The Language Selection screen is displayed. Select the language to use. ( P5 ) Language Selection Language Selection Screen Confirmation Screen The selected button will be displayed encircled in blue. [OK] Button Touch the [O ] button.

  • Page 198: 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 199 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 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-700 series), 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 1 / 3 1 / 3 LBA-2 LBB-2 1 / 3 1 /2 LBA-3 LBB-3...
  • 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 or film cameras Illuminance meter class Conforms to JIS C 1609-1:2006 for General Class A Illuminance Meters ● Light receiving method ● Incident light Light receptor ●...
  • Page 206 9. Appendix Measurement range ● Illuminance in color temperature Ambient light 5lx ~ 200,000lx measurement 0.46FC ~ 18,600FC (in limited version only) Illuminance • Ambient light 1lx to 200,000lx ● 0.1fc to 18,600fc (in limited version only) • Flash light Range L: 20lx·s ~ 640lx·s (f/2.8 to f/16) Range H: 580lx·s ~ 20,500lx·s (f/16 to f/90) Accuracy...
  • Page 207 9. Appendix Display range ● Correlated color • Digital 1,600K ~ 40,000K ( significant digits) temperature ● Photographic • Film , 00K 0,000K ( significant digits) color temperature ● Target color temperature settings 2,500K ~ 10,000K ● LB Index • 1MK step -500MK ~ +500MK...
  • Page 208 9. Appendix Used radio frequency ● Standard System • FCC&IC (CH1 to 16) 344.04MHz (CH17 to 32) 346.5 ~ 354.0MHz • CE (CH1 to 16) 433.62MHz (CH17 to 32) 434.22MHz ® ● ControlTL System • FCC&IC (CH1 to 4) 344 to 346.0MHz (CH5 to 20) 341.5 to 351.0MHz •...

  • Page 209: Legal Requirement

    ICES-003 (Canada) Wireless RSS-210 Japan Environmental Containers and Packaging Recycling Law China Environmental China RoHS (GB 189455) South KN 11, Korea KN 61000-4-2/-3/-4/-6/-8 1. 기자재의명칭 (모델명) :COLOR METER (C-700) 2. 식별부호 ：MSIP-REM-SK0-C-700 3. 상호명：SEKONIC CORPORATION 4. 제조자：SEKONIC CORPORATION 5. 제조국가：일본...
  • Page 210 9. Appendix ■ FCC & IC compliance information WARNING Changes or modifications to this unit not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment. NOTICE This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant.

  • Page 211: Optional Accessories

    10. Optional Accessories Optional Accessories ■ Synchro Cord A convenient five-meter ( . feet) long cord with three plugs, allowing you to connect and synchroni e between a color meter, flash unit and camera, so there is no need to plug or unplug the cord during a shooting.

  • 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 11. Troubleshooting Status Check item Measure Setting values and Do the shutter speed and iris Some cameras can select 1/3 measurement values of setting step of the camera and step, 1 step and 1/2 step, like a the spectrometer are not the shutter speed and iris setting spectrometer.
  • Page 214 7-24-14, Oizumi-Gakuen-Cho, Nerima-Ku, Tokyo 178-8686 Japan Tel +81-3-3978-2335 Fax +81-3-3978-5229 https://www.sekonic.com JT1L97560 December 2020...

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