Brilia Bare-Bulb TTL Flash BB-110C Product Manual

PRODUCT
MANUAL
OVERVIEW
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BB-110C/BB-110N
Bare-Bulb TTL FLASH
with HSS for Canon/Nikon
FRONT
1. Flash tube
2. Flash head
3. Accessory locking knob
4. Tilt release button
5. AA battery compartment
6. Locking wheel
7. Mounting foot
8. External power pocket
9. Sensor
BACK
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1. Tilt angle scale
2. Rotation (swivel) angle scale
3. HSS/SCS button
4. Channel/group button
2
5. Power on/off button
6. Direction
7. Set button
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8. Ready light/Test button
4
9. Mode button
5
10. PC sync socket
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11. Backlight/custom function button
12. Slave mode button
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LCD PANEL
1. E-TTL (Canon TTL mode)/
i-TTL (Nikon TTL mode)
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2. Power selector
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3. Power trimming (EV)/
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multi frequency setting/
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TTL exposure compensation (EV)
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4. Light induction mode
5. Flash mode
6. Channel
7. Group
8. Slave
9. Battery power display
10. Aperture value /FEB indicator
11. Overheating protection
12. Custom function
13. Second-curtain sync (SCS)
14. High-speed sync (HSS)
15. Optical slave 1/Optical slave 2 mode
16. M (manual flash)/Multi (multi mode)
17. Flash exposure bracketing (FEB)
18. Reflector
19. Diffuser
20. Diffuser ring
THANK YOU
FOR CHOOSING
BRILIA.
WARNINGS
Do not fire at close range directly into
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the eyes of people or animals. This can
cause damage to the retina and may
even lead to blindness.
To avoid overheating and damaging
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your flash unit, please wait for at least
10 minutes after 20 continuous flashes
at full power.
Do not disassemble or attempt to repair
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this protect yourself. High-voltage
components inside can produce a
hazardous electric shock.
Keep this product and its batteries out
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of the reach of children.
Use only the power sources specified in
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this manual.
Always switch the flash off before
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changing the batteries.
Always install AA batteries of the
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same type, brand, and age. Do not
combine different types or brands, or
old and new batteries. This could cause
batteries to leak, overheat, or explode.
Install batteries in the proper
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orientation, according to the indicator in
the battery chamber. Installing batteries
in the reverse orientation could cause
them to leak, overheat, or explode.
Do not use or store your BB-series TTL
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Bare-Bulb Flash in flammable conditions
(such as environments containing
flammable gases or liquid chemicals).
This can damage the flash, start a fire,
or cause an electric shock.
Do not clean the unit with agents
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containing corrosive or flammable
substances such as paint thinner,
benzene, or nail polish remover.
This product is not water resistant.
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Keep it away from rain, snow, humidity,
and general moisture.
Should the unit sustain physical
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damage, do not touch any exposed
interior metal parts. If touched, they
may generate an electric shock or cause
a malfunction. Promptly remove the
batteries and take the product to an
authorized service center for repair.
If you detect excessive heat, smoke, or
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a burning smell coming from the flash,
immediately stop operation and remove
the power source to prevent the
product from igniting or melting. Take
the product to an authorized service
center for repair.
Do not drop or otherwise cause a
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strong physical impact to the unit, as
this can cause a malfunction that may
cause it to explode or ignite.
Remove all batteries from the BB-110
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before long-term storage in order to
prevent the product from igniting or
leaking corrosive liquids.
Do not store or use the product at
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temperatures above 104°F (40°C).
Keep the power socket clean and free
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of corrosion and dirt. Do not touch it
with your fingers. Corrosive elements
on the contacts can damage the
unit and prevent it from functioning
properly. The power socket may be
cleaned with isopropyl alcohol on a
cotton swab.
Dispose of used batteries properly.
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Never heat them or throw them into a
fire, as this could cause the batteries to
leak corrosive liquids, generate heat, or
explode.
All images are for illustrative purposes
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only.
GETTING
STARTED
INSTALLING THE FLASH TUBE
Before installing the flash tube, make sure the device is switched off.
Remove all accessories from the accessory mount.
1. Using cotton gloves or a clean cloth, align the key on the base
stem of the flash tube with the notch in the socket.
2. With the flash tube aligned with the socket, insert the flash
tube into the flash tube socket. Press in firmly until secure.
REPLACING THE FLASH TUBE
Make sure the device is switched off and that all accessories are
removed from the accessory mount.
1. Use white cotton gloves or a clean cloth to firmly grasp the
flashtube and pull it from the socket.
2. To install the new bulb, follow the Installing the Flashtube
instructions above.
ATTACHING THE REFLECTOR AND DIFFUSER
1. Loosen the accessory locking knob by turning it
counterclockwise.
2. Fit the reflector into the accessory mount and tighten the
accessory locking knob by turning it clockwise.
3. Place the diffuser over the reflector and attach it with the
diffuser ring.
POWERING THE FLASH
INSTALLING THE BATTERIES
The BB-110 can be powered by four AA batteries of several types.
• Lithium (1.5 V)
• Nickel-metal hydride (NiMH) (1.2 V)
• Alkaline (1.5 V)
Note: For the fastest recycle times and longest battery life, lithium
or NiMH batteries are recommended.
To install the batteries, make sure the BB-110 is turned off and
follow these steps:
1. Press on the battery compartment door and slide it in the
direction of the arrow to open it.
2. Insert the AA batteries into the compartment. Be careful to
align the polarity of the batteries according to the diagram in
each battery slot.
3. Close the battery compartment door by pressing down and
sliding it into place in the opposite direction of the arrow.
Important! Replace all four batteries at the same time.
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Do not mix battery types or brands, or use old and new
batteries together.
CONNECTING TO AN EXTERNAL POWER PACK
Note: When the BB-110 is connected to an external power source,
the AA batteries must still be in the flash in order to operate.
To connect the flash to an external power pack, follow these steps:
1. Make sure the battery pack and
flash unit are turned off.
2. Remove the rubber cover of the
external power socket to expose it.
3. Plug the high-voltage power cable
into the output socket of the power
pack and the flash's power socket.
4. Turn on the battery pack and then turn on the flash.
MOUNTING THE FLASH
To mount the flash on your camera, make sure the BB-110 is turned
off and follow these steps:
1. Rotate the locking wheel counterclockwise to loosen it.
2. Slide the mounting foot all the way into the camera's hot shoe.
3. Rotate the locking wheel clockwise until snug. Do not
overtighten.
To dismount the flash from your camera, make sure the BB-110 is
turned off and follow these steps:
1. Turn the mounting foot lock counterclockwise to loosen it.
2. Slide the mounting foot out of the camera's hot shoe.
Tripod or Light Stand Mounting
1. Screw the tripod/light stand mounting plate onto the mounting
stud of the tripod or light stand until secure.
2. Loosen the locking wheel and mount the flash onto the shoe
mount of the tripod/light stand plate.
3. Secure the flash by tightening the locking wheel.
Note: The mounting plate is designed so that the flash can stand
independently on a desk, table top, or other flat surface when
creative lighting effects are desired.
SETTING THE FLASH'S TILT AND ROTATION
To tilt the flash head, press and hold the Tilt Release and move the
flash head to the desired position.
To rotate the flash head, swivel the flash to the desired position.