Kaiser R48 LED Ring Light Operating Instructions Manual page 5

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R48 LED Ring Light
1. Scope of supply (fig. A)
(1) Battery compartment
(2) Ring light
(3) Adapter rings with connecting threads 49,
52, 55, 58, 62 and 67 mm
2. Application area
The R48 ring light provides shadowless illumination for
close-up and macro photography.
It mounts on lenses with filter thread.
Please note:
- If the front element or the filter thread of your lens
rotates while the lens focuses, disable autofocus
and focus manually to avoid damage if the ring light
is mounted.
- Vignetting may occur with wide-angle shots.
3. Power supply
The ring light can be powered by batteries, rechargea-
bles or by a mains adapter.
3.1. Battery operation
Two AA batteries or rechargeables are required to ope-
rate the ring light (not included). Open the cover (10)
of the battery compartment (fig. D) and insert the bat-
teries. Make sure, that the polarity complies with the
markings inside the battery compartment. Close the
battery compartment.
If a longer operation time is required, the use of rechar-
geables is recommended.
3.2. Mains operation
The ring light can also be operated from the mains by
use of the 3271 mains adapter (available as an acces-
sory) or another suitable adapter. Please take note of
the details given in the mains adapter's instructions.
Please ensure that the mains adapter is set to 3 V out-
put voltage and use a 5.0 x 2.1 mm plug with positive
polarity inside.
If necessary, please check if the mains voltage is the
same as indicated on the mains adapter.
Insert the plug of the mains adapter to the connector
marked "DC 3V IN" (5) on the battery compartment (1)
(fig. B). Now connect the adapter to the mains. The red
LED light (6) will light up.
Batteries or rechargeables may remain in the battery
compartment during mains operation.
4. Attaching ring light and battery compart-
ment
Insert the accessory foot (9) of the battery compart-
ment (1) into the camera's hot shoe (a) (fig. E). Rotate
the locker ring (8) to secure the battery compartment
(b).
The battery compartment (1) can also be attached on
a stand, ball head etc. by using the 1/4" tripod thread
situated inside the accessory foot (9).
The light comes with six adapter rings (3) for 49, 52,
55, 58, 62 and 67 mm filter threads. Choose the ap-
plicable adapter ring and screw it in the filter thread
of your lens. Now push the ring light (2) from the top
on the adapter ring (fig. F) and insert the ring light's
connecting cable in the socket marked "OUT PUT" (4)
of the battery compartment (1) (fig. B).
5. Operating the ring light
To switch on the light, set the switch (7) (fig. C) either
on "DC 3V" for mains operation or on "BATT" for bat-
tery operation. Please note that battery operation is not
possible if the unit is connected to the mains adapter.
Please set the switch to "OFF" when the light is not
in use.
If you are observing brightness going down during bat-
tery operation, replace batteries.
For unlimited continuous operation please choose
mains operation.
You can light all 48 LEDs or only the LEDs on the right
side or the left side by setting the switch (11) accor-
dingly (either to "ALL" or "R" or "L") (fig. G).
6. Important notes
Only use the ring light and the battery compartment
with parts designed for them.
Make sure that:
- both water and flammable substances and
liquids are kept away from the unit.
- ring light and battery compartment are not
covered during operation.
Please remove batteries if the ring light is not in use for
an extended time.
Do not open the housing of the light.
Repairs must only be carried out by qualified persons.
7. Maintenance and care
Ring light and battery compartment are maintenance-
free. Make sure, that the front pane of the ring light
is free of stains and dirt. If necessary remove these
before operation. Clean the light and the battery com-
partment with a soft cloth. On no account use petrol or
other cleaning agents and solvents.