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- Page 1 USER GUIDE BWL-0410 (10/06) BOWENS INTERNATIONAL LIMITED 355 Old Road Clacton On Sea Essex CO15 3RH Tel: +44 (0)1255 422807 Fax: +44 (0)1255 436342 www.bowens.co.uk ʻBowensʼ ® and ʻthe power behind the pictureʼ ® are registered trademarks of Bowens International Ltd.
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Digital. For details of all related products, please contact your local distributor, a list of which can be Mounting found at www.bowens.co.uk. In order to obtain the full benefit from your purchase, please take a few Fitting the Modelling Lamp moments to familiarise yourself with this user manual. -
Page 3: Control Panel Guide
Battery Power Select FLASH TUBES. Carry Handle The Esprit Gemini Digital unit may be operated either on a mains supply or with a Bowens battery source such as the Bowens Travel-Pak, Turbo-Pak or the Explorer 1500. Mains Inlet Sync Socket For mains operation, the mains switch (page 4) should be in the upper position (I). -
Page 4: Fitting The Modelling Lamp
Note: It is recommended that a Photoflood or Halostar bulb with a maximum wattage of 275W is used. into this socket. The socket operates at +5V and is safe for use on digital cameras. Bowens will not accept liability on the use of any lamp with a greater wattage than 275W. Open Flash: For testing or multiple flash applications the Open Flash Push button can be used. -
Page 5: Normal Functions
Finally press TEST/DONE until END is 4th (4th) - Photocell is set to trigger on displayed. the fourth flash detected. www.bowens.co.uk * Only available when operating from mains power. www.bowens.co.uk... -
Page 6: Advanced Functions
OFF, any excess power. F-S, On (ON) - The unit will automatically dump any excess power stored in the capacitors after the user has turned down the power. OFF, OFF, * Only available when operating from mains power. www.bowens.co.uk www.bowens.co.uk... -
Page 7: Modelling Lamp Ready Indicator
(2,3 and 4 only). Rotate the dial to obtain the required value - typically the default of 300mS the unit will automatically lock out with the display showing ʻEr2ʼ but with the sounder silenced. should be adequate for most cases. ʻEr3ʼ Failure of the tube to fire (sound if on). www.bowens.co.uk www.bowens.co.uk... -
Page 8: Additional Information
Included in Bowens range of battery packs are the Travel-Pak and the larger Because of its low-voltage operation, it is perfect for digital cameras. Each unit can be used as either a Travel-Pak+. -
Page 9: Pulsar Clip-On Platform
This 32cm reflector achieves the maximum amount of light output possible for lighting large groups DID YOU KNOW? that Bowens have over 40 light shaping tools and bouncing light off of high and accessories available for all their monolights that use the ceilings. -
Page 10: Specifications
Dimensions (l x w x h) 365 x 145 x 130mm 365 x 145 x 130mm Due to our policy of constant product improvement, Bowens International reserves the right to change equipment specifications at any time and without notice. www.bowens.co.uk...