Sekonic LITEMASTER PRO L-478D Startup Manual

Startup Guide
LITEMASTER PRO
L-478D/DR
Thank you for purchasing the LITEMASTER PRO L-478D/DR.
This Startup Guide introduces the basic operating functions of this light
meter. For specific details on this light meter, please see the Operating
Manual on the CD-ROM (accompanying accessory).
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Screen Operations
This section explains how the touch panel on the main unit is
operated.
Sliding:
Measuring screen
Slide a finger up or down on the
setting value areas to change setting
values.
Touch Operations:
◆Setting value increases when the up arrow (▲) is touched.
◆ S etting value decreases when the down arrow (▼) is touched.
◆ T ouch icon/buttons at the bottom of the screen to activate their
function.
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Check Included Items
The following items are included with the LIGHTMASTER PRO
L-478D/DR. Please be sure that everything is included. If any item
is missing, please contact the reseller that sold the meter or the
distributor.
*If something is missing, please contact the store of purchase.
Start-up Guide Main body CD-ROM
(this document) (Operating Manual and
Data Transfer Software)
Anti-glare sheet for
Strap Soft case LCD Screen
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Measuring Preparations
(Selecting Measuring Mode)
This example explains how to measure light using the ambient light
T value (shutter speed) priority mode.
1) Touch the Measuring Mode Selection button top left of the Measuring
screen enter the Measuring Mode Selection Screen,
2) Touch the ambient T icon/button to select the ambient light T (shutter
speed) priority mode button and return to the measuring screen.
* The above screen example shows all of the measuring mode icon/
buttons visible.
3) Set the ISO sensitivity and shutter speed corresponding to the camera
settings for shooting.
Shutter speed
ISO sensitivity
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L-478D/DR Component Names
The following are the names of the buttons and parts on the L-478D/
DR (referred to as the main unit from here on).
Lumisphere
retracting ring
Lock lever
Lumisphere
L-47 8D
Touch
MODE L
panel
CORP ORAT
SEKO NIC
PHILI PPINE
MADE IN
JR 10 -00
Measuring
button*
Memory
button*
Battery
USB
cover latch
port
Power
button
Menu
button
Battery cover
Front view Rear view
Strap eyelet
Battery
Synchro terminal
compartment
Bottom view Battery cover open
* When using the Spot Meter attachment (separate accessory), you
may find operation more comfortable by switching the Memory and
Measuring button functions. For details to do this, please see the
Custom Settings function section in the Operating Manual on the
included CD-ROM.
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Measuring Preparations
(Setting Lumisphere)
The Lumisphere can be either extended or retracted to obtain the
best light measurements for different types of subjects.
Selecting Lumisphere setting
•
Rotate the Lumisphere retracing ring to the right to retract the Lumisphere.
Rotate it to the left to extend the Lumisphere. Be sure to turn the
Lumisphere retracting ring to set the aligning mark with the corresponding
symbol (extended/retracted) until it clicks into place.
Retracted Lumisphere
Extended Lumisphere
(Lumidisc)
Extended lumisphere is used to Retracted Lumisphere is used
measure illumination of people, to measure illumination of flat
buildings, and other three subjects such as manuscripts,
dimensional objects. paintings, difference of one or
more light sources for ratio lighting
and illumination in Lux or Foot-
candle.
Extended Retracted
Lumisphere
Lumisphere Lumisphere
Aligning mark
Extended ( ) Retracted (
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Turning the Power ON

After inserting the batteries according to the "+" and "-" symbol in
the battery compartment, press and hold the Power Button for about
1 second to start up meter.
* The startup screen will be displayed, followed by the measuring
screen.
* Press and hold the Power Button for about 1 second to turn the
meter off.
Title screens
ION
S
00 01
Or
Power Button
* When first starting or after replacing batteries, a white screen with the
SEKONIC logo in blue will be displayed as the meter starts up.
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Measuring Light
This example explains how to measure light using the extended
Lumisphere ( ).
Position the meter in front of the subject with the extended Lumisphere
facing towards the camera's lens axis press the measuring button to measure
the light falling on the subject.
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Measuring screen