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Summary of Contents for Bowens CREO 1200

  • Page 1 Owner’s Handbook...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    All Bowens electrical products are covered by a two Should a unit be returned at any time within the Information year warranty against any faulty design, materials two year warranty period, and it is judged to have and workmanship.
  • Page 3: Introduction

    In order to obtain the full benefit from your purchase, generator and Creo flash head have been designed find details of your nearest Bowens dealer, please please take a few moments to familiarise yourself by working closely with photographers to develop visit the Bowens website - www.bowens.co.uk...
  • Page 4: Creo Pack Overview

    creo pack overview A. 1/4” Jack Sync Connections F. Modelling On/Off Button K. Radio Trigger Card Slot P. Channel B -Stop Power Adjust (PG 7) (PG 7) (PG 7) B. Channel A Socket G. Ready Indication Button L. Channel B Socket Q.
  • Page 5: Creo Head And Remote Overview

    creo head and remote control overview 1. Channel LED Indicators 5. Channel Select A. Accessory Release Latch E. Carry Handle 2. Channel A +/- Power Adjust 6. Channel B +/- Power Adjust B. Flash Tube F. Locking Knob 3. Modelling On/Off 7.
  • Page 6: Connecting & Using Flash Heads

    ‘on’. The generator will not alter the actual power level setting until a short period after the user has CREO 1200 When a flash head is not fully connected/fitted, the stopped changing the setting; this is to avoid...
  • Page 7: Modelling Options & Synchronisation

    modelling options and synchronisation modelling mode options setting will be set proportionally to the flash sync options power output on the channel with the highest setting. If both channels are set to the same flash power setting then the modelling output on both The Creo generator can be sync’d with a camera in The MODEL button on the Creo control panel channels will be set to max.
  • Page 8: Ready Indication & Ir Remote Control

    NB. The ‘Radio’ sync option will only work if • DIM - the modelling lamps will dim while the one of the Bowens Infra-Red remote controls a Pulsar Radio Receiver Card is inserted into the pack is recharging and will come back on when including the Gemini IR Remote Control and the RADIO slot on top of the Creo control panel.
  • Page 9: Speed Control & Test Function

    It is not recommended to run harder than necessary • 25% - the slowest recycling speed (25%) is the IR channel set on one of Bowens IR remote due to the effect on the life of the flash tube(s). approximately four times as long as the fastest controls, the Creo will accept IR signals as follows: (100%) recycling speed.
  • Page 10: Flash Before Ready, Fan Cooling And Protection System And Faults

    • FANS - multiple fans are automatically switched fault persists then the generator should be sent to a to increase the airflow through the Creo. Always Bowens authorised service centre for analysis. keep the vents clear of obstructions and away...
  • Page 11: Technical Specifications

    44.2 x 29.7 x 20.5cm / 17.4 x 11.7 x 8.1” Weight 12Kg / 26.5lbs Weight 15.35Kg / 33.85lbs CREO 1200 PERFORMANCE CREO 2400 PERFORMANCE Guide Number (@3m / 100ISO ) 128.7 (with Keylite Reflector) Guide Number (@3m / 100ISO ) 186.5 (with Keylite Reflector)
  • Page 12 PART CODES CREO 1200 BW-9005 CREO 2400 BW-9000 CREO FLASH HEAD BW-7760 FLASH TUBE (CLEAR) BW-3019 650W - BW2503 MODELLING LAMP (230V) 300W - BW2504 MODELLING LAMP (117V) 300W - BW7515 GLASS DOME (UV COATED) BW-2981 GLASS DOME (CLEAR) BW-2982...

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