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- Page 1 Copy of Instruction Manual Portable Studio Flash System PBS-400 Gewerbering 26 86666 Burgheim Tel. +49 84 32 / 9489-0 Fax. +49 84 32 / 9489 - 8333 eMail: info@foto-walser.de www.foto-walser.de...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Content How to understand this instruction manual ........4 Markings on the device ..............4 Markings in this manual ..............4 Important safety notes ..............5 Unpack and check the device ............8 Overview about the parts ............. 9 Quick-start guide ................. 10 Preparation for operation ............ - Page 3 Thank you very much for your confidence. We wish you much pleasure and success with your new device. The walimex Portable Studio Flash System is particularly suitable for all photographic works, for which an uncomplicated handling and high mobility is important. You will achieve professional results at any place amd any occasion, therefore especially suitable for e.g.
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Page 4: How To Understand This Instruction Manual
How to understand this instruction manual Markings on the device This marking means, that your device meets the safety requirements of all relevant European Directives. This marking means, that your device should be disposed in the local disposal points. Markings in the manual Marking Meaning Indicates the handling and consequences of safety... -
Page 5: Important Safety Notes
Important safety notes WARNING Risk of eye injury The optical radiation of the lamps 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 flash directly. - Page 6 WARNING Danger of electric shock, fire through short-circuit A short-circuit could be caused through defect cables and through 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.
- Page 7 The device itself, accessories and easily inflammable materials in close distance could catch fire. 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.
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Page 8: Unpack And Check The Device
Please handle the lamps with care to avoid bursting. Don´t touch the lamps with bare hands. Just touch the lamp at the plastic socket or wear clean cotton gloves or use a clean cloth. Avoid touching the flash tube accidentally when mounting or changing accessories. -
Page 9: Overview About The Parts
Overview about the parts Carrying Bag Flash with handle and reflector Lamp Protection Cap Accumulator Charger Power Cord with Power Supply Unit Powerpack Connection Cord Powerpack - Flash F G H Connection Cord Powerpack - Flash Test Button Jack for Power Cord with Power Supply Unit M Photo Cell Fuse Holder for Micro-Fuse... -
Page 10: Quick-Start Guide
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. -
Page 11: Mount/Demount Reflector
Mount/demount reflector Switch off device. See Switch the device on and off. Let the device cool down. WARNING! Danger of burning on reflector and lamp. Let the device cool down approx. 30 minutes. Push the lateral release lever backwards and keep pressed. Put the reflector in the three openings, so that the opening for the reflector umbrella (optional) points downwards. -
Page 12: Connect To Power Supply
3. Let the device cool down. CAUTION! Danger of burning on the lamp. Let the device cool down for approx. 30 minutes. 4. Screw in lamp: Screw in lamp carefully. WARNING! Danger of electric shock. Always screw in the lamp as to avoid touching in the socket, when the device is switched on. -
Page 13: Operation Of The Device
Operation of the device Adjust tilt angle 1. Open tilt lever. 2. Adjust the required tilt angle. 3. Tighten tilt lever. Connect the device with the powerpack 1. Screw the connection cord powerpack-studio flash with the jack of the power pack and tighten it. -
Page 14: Switch On Powerpack And Flash/Adjust Output/Switch Off
Switch on powerpack and studio flash/adjust the output/switch off The studio flash and the powerpack can be switched on and off through the On/Off tappet switch. 1. Switch on powerpack and studio flash: Set On/Off tappet switch on I. The modeling lamp lights up. You can trigger the studio flash through the test button or photo cell. -
Page 15: Solve Problems
6. Clean the device if necessary. See Cleaning. 7. Put the device and all demounted elements in one carton and carry and store them according to the requirements in the technical specifications. See Technical specifications. Solve problems Problem Possible reason Remedy Device is switched on, Power cord is not... -
Page 16: Maintenance
10. Maintenance 10.1 Continuous inspections Before With every What you should do? every change operation 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 Check, if the lamps are screwed in firmly In case of damage: WARNING! Danger of electric shock and... -
Page 17: Change Lamp
11. Accessories and options You can find extensive accessories for your device in our webshop. 12. Spare parts Part of the device Item number Flash Tube for Studio Flash PBS-400 15979 Modeling Lamp PBS-400 50W 15980 Standard Reflector for Studio Flash PBS-400... -
Page 18: Disposal And Environment Protection
Part of the device Item number Additional Accumulator for PBS-400 15956 13. Disposal and environment protection Your device should be disposed free of charge at the local disposal points. 14. Technical specifications Powerpack Dimensions (LxWxD) approx. 21,5x16x7cm Operating voltage DC12V... - Page 19 Recycling time approx. 2-4sec. Modeling lamp Trigger mode sync cord, test button Colour temperature 5300-5600K Flash tube „plug-in“ Power supply DC12V Length of the cable approx. 150cm Weight approx. 1180g Colour black/grey Material plastic/metal Total weight approx. 3400g...