Content How to understand the instruction manual ........4 Markings on the device ..............4 Markings in the manual ..............4 Important safety notes ..............5 Unpack and check the device ............8 Overview about the parts ............. 9 Quick start guide ................. 10 Preparations for operation ............
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Thank you very much for your confidence. We wish you much pleasure and success with your new device. The walimex pro Daylight VC-6001F is a powerful, energy-saving continuous light, which is especially developed for ambitious beginners and professional users in film and studio photography.
How to understand the instruction manual Markings on the device This marking mean, that your device meets the safety requirements of all relevant European Directives. This marking mean, that your device should be disposed in the local disposal points. Markings in the manual Marking Meaning Indicates the handling and consequences of safety...
Important safety notes WARNING Risk of eye injury The optical radiation of the lamp could blind your eyes and lead to afterimages, if persons and animals look into the lamp directly. This could lead to injuries. Please avoid persons and animals looking into the lamp directly.
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humidity or moisture. A short-circuit can warm up the conductors, so that there isolation will melt or even melt thoroughly. This could lead to fire. Please just use the original cables, which are included in delivery. They are aligned for your device and guarantee the necessary safety for you and your device.
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Please just use accessories and spare parts, which are conform to the required specifications. See Technical specifications. Lamps, which are damaged or deformed through heat, should be exchanged immediately. Remove easily inflammable materials, which are in close distance to the device. CAUTION Danger of burning on hot parts The lamp could heat up on the socket to 100°C and on the spiral to 50°C.
Please handle the lamp with care to avoid bursting. Don´t touch the lamp with bare hands. Just touch the lamp at the plastic socket or wear clean cotton gloves or use a clean cloth. Avoid touching the lamp accidentally when mounting or changing accessories.
Overview about the parts A Reflector B Bulb C Continuous Lamp Daylight VC-6001 F D Tripod Mounting E Tilt Lever A On/Off Tappet Switch O/I B Jack for power supply C Fuse Holder 10/08...
Quick start guide ADVICE: The detailed instruction for the following operations can be found in the respective chapters in this instruction manual. Keep the sequences of the following operation steps when using the device for the first time to avoid damages on the device. WARNING Please note the safety notes in the respective chapters throughout operation.
Preparations for operation Mount the device on a tripod (optional) ADVICE: Please note the user information of the tripod manufacturer. WARNING Select a tripod of suitable weight and dimensions. See Technical Specifications. Make sure, that the tripod with the mounted device has a tilt and skid resistant stand.
Mount and demount reflector WARNING Posterior danger of bursting of flash tube Don´t touch the lamp with bare hands. Just touch the lamp at the plastic socket or wear clean cotton gloves or use a clean cloth. 1. Mount the device on a tripod (optional). See Mount the device on a tripod (optional).
Screw in and out of lamp WARNING Danger of cutting and splitting through breaking or bursting lamp Don´t let the lamp fall down. Don´t touch the lamp with bare hands. Just touch the lamp at the plastic socket or wear cotton gloves or use a clean cloth. ADVICE: Possible discolouration through burn marks on the lamp.
Connect to power supply 1. Switch off device. See Switch the device on and off. 2. Compare the local power supply with the connected load of the device. See Technical Specifications. If the values differ, please contact info@foto-walser.de or tel. 49 84 32 / 9489-0.
1. Switch on device. See Switch the device on and off. 2. Switch on lamp: See Switch the device on and off. The lamp will light up. 3. Switch off lamp: See Switch the device on and off. The lamp will go out. Transportation and storage 1.
Solve problems Problem Possible reason Remedy Device is switched on, Power cord is not Plug in the power but has no function plugged or plugged cord correctly incorrect Micro-fuse is defect Change micro-fuse, see Change micro- fuse Lamp do not light up Lamp is switched off Switch on lamp, see Screw in and out of...
10. Maintenance 10.1 Continuous inspections Before every With every What you should do? operation change Check all cables and plugs for damages. In case of damage: WARNING! Danger of electric shock and fire through short-circuit. The device should be repaired by an electrician immediately.
Continuous Light Cleaning Daylight VC-6001F Use a microfiber cloth to remove light and Housing stubborn dirt Wipe off with dust brush or dry, soft cloth Lamp ADVICE: Don´t clean the lamp with water. Even small residues on the lamp could lead to bursting Reflector Remove dirt with a wet microfiber cloth.
10.3 Change lamp WARNING Please just lamps, which are conform with the required specifications. See Technical Specifications. 1. Screw lamp out and in. See Screw in and out of lamp. 10.4 Change micro-fuse WARNING Danger of electric shock and fire through short-circuit A micro-fuse, which is not conform with the required specifications, doesn´t protect against the overloading of the device.
11. Accessories and options You can find extensive accessories for your device in our webshop. 12. Spare parts Part of the device Item number Lamp (walimex Spiral Daylight Bulb) 15784 Power cord 12914 13. Disposal and environment protection Your device should be disposed free of charge at the local disposal points.
14. Technical specifications Device Protection category Power supply AC 220 - 230 V / 50 Hz Weight ca. 10 kg Vertical pivoting radius 180 ° Dimensions incl. reflector ca. 47 cm x 47 cm x 43 cm (HxWxD) Accessories Reflector, Power cord (4 m), Lamp, Instruction manual Lamp Spiral Daylight Bulb...