Sekonic C-700 Quick Manual

Spectrometer
for Photo/Video/Cine
SPECTROMASTER
C-700
C-700R
Quick Guide
Thank you for purchasing a SPECTROMASTER C-700 series.
This Quick Guide introduces the basic operation for this instrument.
Please refer to "Operating Manual" on the CD-ROM (included
product) for usage details.
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. Input of Figures/Characters
Figure Input Upper Case Input Lower Case Input
Screen Screen Screen
Preset Name Preset Name Preset Name
4 4
3 3 3
2 2 2
5 5 5
1 1 1
6 7 6 7 6
2 2
4
6 5 1 3 7 6 5 1 3
Input Method of Characters and Figures
(Character Setting Screen, Figure Setting Screen)
No. Key Description
1 1/A/a Shifts between figures/upper case letters/lower case letters.
0-9, ABC, Touching it displays an input value in the upper section.
2 abc, hyphen, By touching the same button multiple times, you can
period change the character input to the English alphabet (ABC).
3 Delete Deletes the character at the cursored position.
4 ← → Moves input position.
Keypad Shifts between Standard Keypad and Qwerty Keypad.
5
OK Confirms the input value and returns to the original screen.
6
Cancel Cancels the input and returns to the original screen.
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1
. Confirming the Bundled Items
This instrument and the following accessories are included.
Confirm if any accessories are missing after unpacking.
Quick Guide Main Body
Safety Precaution Neck Strap
English WARNING
Safety Precaution There is a danger of electrical shock when using high
voltage strobes.
Avoid contacting the terminals.
This product emits electromagnetic waves.
Do not bring this product close to persons with
 For Proper Operation
pacemakers.
Before using this product, please read this "Safety Precautions" for
Do not use this product in an explosive atmosphere.
proper operation.
The WARNING symbol indicates the
WARNING possibility of death or serious injury if the Use of devices emitting electromagnetic waves is
prohibited in hospitals.
product is not used properly.
The CAUTION symbol indicates the CAUTION
CAUTION possibility of minor to moderate personal
injury or product damage if the product is
• Check the material of the neck strap to see if there is any
not used properly. risk of allergy.
• Be careful of sudden emission of lights from strobes.
The NOTICE symbol indicates cautions
NOTICE or restrictions when using the product.
Please read all notes to avoid errors in NOTICE
operation.
• Do not leave this product on car dashboards in hot weather.
This may damage the product.
 General Safety Information
• Remove the batteries when this product is not in use for a
• Read the Operating Manual before use. long period of time.
• Keep the Operating Manual on hand for reference at any • When the desired performance is not achieved, stop using
time. this product and contact the service center.
• Stop using this product when there are any abnormalities.
• The modification or disassembly of this product is prohibited.
 Information for Users on Collection and
• Do not attempt to repair this product by yourself.
• This product is intended only for persons with expert Disposal of Old Equipment
knowledge.
To protect environment, do not through this device
• Monitor children so that they do not touch this product. and batteries away with the normal household waste
• Use this product in a usage environment described in the at the end of those life, but bring them in at an
Operating Manual.
• This product is not waterproof. official collection point of your country for recycling.
* If something is missing, contact the sales agent.
* Batteries (size AA) and a USB cable are not included. Please prepare
them in advance yourself.
5
. Turning the Power ON
After installing the batteries, turn the Light Selection Ring
to the dark calibration position (
2
instrument by pressing the Power Button 3.
After the Opening screen displays (for 2 seconds) in the
Display Panel, dark calibration starts. After dark calibration
4
properly ends, the Measurement screen displays.
Set to the dark calibration position. Press Power Button 3.
Light Selection Ring 2
Opening Screen
7
4
7
Power Button 3
* If Dark Calibration Position Confirmation screen appears, set the
Light Selection Ring to Dark Calibration position and perform
2
calibration again.
* To turn OFF the power, press and hold the Power Button for more
than one second.
* Please wait 3 or more seconds between turning the power ON/OFF.
2
. Part Designations
The part designations are as follows.
[Front View]
1
CD-ROM
2
3 Power Button
4
5
0
- Operating Manual
- C-700 Series Utility
7 Memory Button
Soft Case
8
9 Battery Cover
6 Menu Button
[Bottom View]
c
a USB Connector
d Battery Holder
b Sync Terminal
Dark Calibration Position
) and turn ON this
Confirmation Screen
Measurement Screen
Select a language used when you turn on the power for the
first time.
The language selected will be displayed and encircled in
blue. Touch the "OK" icon to confirm.
Even after you have confirmed the language, you can change it.
Language Selection
Screen
3
. Operation Method
The operation method of this instrument's Display Panel is
described.
[Rear View]
By touching an icon with your finger, you can select your intended
Light Receptor
setting or item.
Light Selection
Ring
Scroll Selection
Slide a finger up
or down on the
Display Panel
setting value areas
to change setting
Measuring Button
values.
Tripod Socket
Battery Cover Latch
[Battery Cover Section]
Battery Cover
Tabs
* A blue illumination under
Strap Eyelet
icons indicates which icons
are operational.
Battery Cover Latch
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-1.
You can change screens after turning the power on as follows.
* If "Please set Light Selection Ring for
Changes from the Measurement screen to each screen.
dark calibration" is displayed, set the
Light Selection Ring to the dark
2
* Pressing Menu Button
calibration position to start calibration.
Measuring Mode
* When taking measurements, set the
Selection Screen
Light Selection Ring 2 to the range L
(icon at the middle) for ALL ambient light.
For flash light, set the ring to "H" (icon
Ambient Mode
at the top) high-power (brighter than
640lx·s) flash or "L" (icon at the middle)
Cordless Flash Mode
for low-power flash (lower than 640lx·s).
Cord (PC) Flash Mode
Radio Triggering Mode
Measuring Mode Icon
Language Selection
Confirmation Screen
Ambient Light
Mode
Flash Light
Cordless Mode
Flash Light
Cord (PC) Mode
Flash Light
Radio Triggering Mode
(only for C-700R model)
(Ex.) Shutter Speed Selection Screen
Top Icon
Touch to advance
to the lowest
value.
Scroll Bar
Touch and slide
up or down to
scroll settings.
One Step Icon Bottom Icon
Touch Up or Down Touch to advance
Icon to advance one to the highest
position. value.
* Blue bar indicates value
selected.
Measurement Preparation
(Measuring Mode, Display Mode)
shifts to the Display Mode Selection screen.
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Measurement Screen Display Mode
(Text Mode) Selection Screen
Description
Measures continuous light such as sunlight,
tungsten, fluorescent, LED lights.
Detects flash brightness without meter-flash
connection after Measuring Button pressed to arm
meter for 90 seconds and flash fired separately.
Measure by triggering a flash during the wait time.
Detects flash brightness with PC (synchro)
cord meter-flash connection.
Detects flash brightness without meter-flash
connection after radio transmitted signal is
received by radio-receiver connected flash.