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Summary of Contents for Paul C. Buff Link 800W
- Page 1 v. 2/2 0 2 1 P R ODUC T M AN U A L...
- Page 2 Do not use ungrounded power cords, power outlets or power strips. Paul C. Buff, Inc. Flash Units may only be connected to 3-wire grounded AC outlets to avoid shock hazard. Do not connect the unit to an ungrounded outlet or to a two-wire extension cord or adapter that eliminates the ground prong.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
TABLE of CONTENTS paulcbuff.com | info@paulcbuff.com | 1.800.443.5542 GETTING STARTED STAND MOUNT PLACING ON A LIGHT STAND SHIPPING COVER ATTACHING MODIFIERS POWERING YOUR UNIT BACK PANEL DISPLAY POWERING THE UNIT ON/OFF DEFAULT SETTINGS NAVIGATING THE BACK PANEL FLASH MODES MODEL MODES MODELING LIGHT FOR VIDEO USE SYNC MODES FREQUENCY / CHANNEL... -
Page 4: Getting Started
GETTING STARTED STAND MOUNT The stand mount is made of aluminum and features a locking handle, and two knobs. The smaller knob is what attaches the stand mount to the stud of your light stand. The larger knob connects directly to the locking handle and allows you to control and secure the tilt position of the flash unit. -
Page 5: Attaching Modifiers
PLM in place without any slipping or drooping. The umbrella channel can fit up to a 9mm rod. MAGNETIC ATTACHMENT New to the Paul C. Buff, Inc. line of flash units is a magnetic attachment connection for diffusion (included with the unit), creative color, and color correcting silicone domes (both sold separately). -
Page 6: Back Panel Display
BACK PANEL DISPLAY UMBRELLA CHANNEL CSXCV SLAVE EYE POCKETWIZARD MC2 PORT FLASH MODE MODEL MODE MODEL OUTPUT FLASH OUTPUT SYNC MODE BATTERY INDICATOR READY INDICATOR FREQUENCY CHANNEL INDICATOR TEST BUTTON ROTARY DIAL SYNC JACK POWER BUTTON BATTERY CONNECTION POWERING THE UNIT ON / OFF Press and hold the POWER button for two seconds. -
Page 7: Navigating The Back Panel
NAVIGATING THE BACK PANEL The unit DEFAULTS to FLASH MODE. You can quickly short press on the rotary dial to switch between FLASH and MODEL segments, for easy power adjustment. When in FLASH or MODEL SEGMENT, simply turn the rotary dial clockwise to increase the power, and turn the rotary dial counter clockwise to decrease the power. -
Page 8: Modeling Light For Video Use
MODELING LIGHT FOR VIDEO USE MODELING LIGHT FOR VIDEO USE Offering an 800W equivalent LED, the LINK pairs a brighter light with a quiet fan, for those doing video work. Color correction domes are available (separately) in both FULL and HALF CTO. SYNC MODES SLAVE The slave eye is on, causing the LINK unit to flash simultaneously whenever it “sees”... -
Page 9: Link Battery
LINK BATTERY INSTALLING THE BATTERY The battery, sold separately, slides into the channel on the underside of the unit, covering the AC input, and locking into place. BATTERY LIFE INDICATOR The battery life is indicated by the small lights on the rear of the battery and are illuminated when the button is pushed. -
Page 10: Hub Remote
HUB REMOTE The HUB remote (sold separately) is a new addition to our CyberSync remote system. It provides all of the necessary communication between the camera and the LINK to trigger the flash unit. While it is camera specific for usage of TTL and HSS, the HUB will function as a standard trigger similar to our CyberSync Trigger Transmitter and can be used with any camera brand. -
Page 11: Setting The Frequency
HUB REMOTE SETTING THE FREQUENCY The FREQUENCY ranges from 1 - 16. ROTARY To set the frequency turn the ROTARY WHEEL WHEEL until FREQUENCY appears on the display. Press in on the ROTARY WHEEL to enter the FREQUENCY section. Turn the ROTARY WHEEL until your desired frequency appears. -
Page 12: General Information
GENERAL INFORMATION Watt seconds 800 Ws Action Mode - Power Variability 9 f-stops (full to 1/256 power) Color Mode - Power Variability 9 f-stops (full to 1/256 power) HSS Mode - Power Variability 9 f-stops (full to 1/256 power) Recycle to Full 3.5 sec. -
Page 13: Faq's
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS GENERAL QUESTIONS Does the placement of the battery cause an issue with too much weight being on the back? If the handle on the light stand is not stiff enough, the LINK will lean backwards under the weight of the battery, or fowards under the weight of a modifier (softbox, octabox, umbrella). -
Page 14: Warranty Information
In order to receive your full refund, ensure that all items originally arriving with the system are included in your return. The unit also arrives with our 2-Year Factory Warranty. Paul C. Buff, Inc. guarantees to the original purchaser an individual product factory warranty against manufacturer defects in materials and workmanship, beginning with the date that the product is originally shipped to the customer. - Page 15 VISIT OUR FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION AND INSPIRATION! youtube.com/c/paulcbuffinc...
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