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Bolt CYCLONE PocketMax PP-1000 User Manual

Compact battery pack for portable flashes
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  • Page 1 CYCLONE|PocketMax PP-1000 Compact Battery Pack for Portable Flashes User Manual...
  • Page 2 Thank you for choosing Bolt. The PocketMax battery pack will provide up to 1,000 flashes at full power and boost the recycle speed of your shoe-mount flash unit. The light, compact design and convenient carry pouch make this an essential piece of gear for on-the-go photographers.
  • Page 3 Warnings ⚠ ⚡ • Do not disassemble or attempt to maintain this product yourself. There are high-voltage components inside the PocketMax. Contact with them can produce a dangerous electric shock. • Keep out of reach of children. • Do not touch the metal part of the power output socket. •...
  • Page 4 Overview Battery indicator button Battery status indicators Charging port Protective cover Power output port Power/charge indicator Also Included • PocketMax • Carry case • Multivoltage 100 to 240 V AC charger • US, UK, and EU plug adapters • USB adapter Overview...

  • Page 5: Indicator Lights

    Indicator Lights Power/Charge Indicator • Steady red light: The battery is charging. The flash is charging. • Red light turns off: The battery is fully charged. • Red light blinks quickly: Power is being drawn by the flash. • Red light constantly blinks: Malfunction. Contact the manufacturer. •...
  • Page 6 Charging the PocketMax A new PocketMax power pack will perform most effectively after two or three uses. 1. Plug the AC adapter into an AC outlet. 2. Plug the adapter’s power cable into the charging port. The charge indicator will glow a constant red while the PocketMax is charging.
  • Page 7 Checking the Battery Level: For Maximum Charge Capacity Press the battery indicator button to illuminate the Lithium-ion batteries gradually lose their charge when battery status indicator LEDs. not in use. To ensure the PocketMax has its maximum charge, recharge the PocketMax before use. Charge the PockMax at moderate room temperature.
  • Page 8 Connecting the PocketMax to Your Flash The PocketMax requires the PP-1000 power cable (included in kits, available separately) to connect to a flash. Install your flash’s batteries before connecting it to the PocketMax. Most flash units require batteries to be installed in order to power the display functions that allow the flash to work.
  • Page 9 1. Plug the power cable into the PocketMax by aligning the dots on the plug and the socket. Make sure the plug is fully inserted into the power output port. 2. Turn the locking ring clockwise until secure. 3. Plug the other end of the connection cable into the your flash.
  • Page 10 Using Your Flash with Your PocketMax To ensure that you don’t miss important moments when you’re shooting, your PocketMax can recycle a shoe- mount flash at full power in approximately 1.5 seconds. You can expect up to 1000 full-power flashes, depending on the specific unit you’re using.
  • Page 11 Tip: If you’re shooting in a very cold environment, you can keep power flowing to your flash by alternating two PocketMaxes. Keep one pack indoors at room temperature or in an interior pocket next to your body while using the other pack. Then switch the two packs when the one in use starts losing its ability to power your flash. Using Your Flash with Your PocketMax...

  • Page 12: Charging Other Devices

    Charging Other Devices Use the included USB cable to charge compatible USB devices such as smartphones or tablets. 1. Plug the USB cable into the PocketMax by aligning the white dots on the plug and the socket. Make sure the plug is fully inserted into the socket.

  • Page 13: Specifications

    Specifications PP-1000 Battery Type: Lithium-ion Dimensions (H × W × D): 0.8 × 3 × 4.8 in. USB Output: 5 V / 1 A (2 × 7.6 × 12.3 cm) Flash Output: 330 V Weight: Without carry pouch: 11.1 oz. (314.7 g) Input: 12 V, 1500 mA With carry pouch: 12 oz.

  • Page 14: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting Problem Solution The PocketMax is charged and • Make sure the flash unit is turned on. connected to a flash unit, but no • Refer to your flash unit’s instructions if a setting or custom function on your flash indicator lights illuminate when needs to be activated to make it draw power only from the PocketMax and not the it’s recycling.

  • Page 15: One-Year Limited Warranty

    To obtain warranty coverage, contact the BOLT Customer Service Department to obtain a return merchandise authorization (“RMA”) number, and return the defective product to BOLT along with the RMA number and proof of purchase. Shipment of the defective product is at the purchaser’s own risk and expense.

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