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- Page 1 Daylight Corrected, Constant Color StudioMax ® Operator’s Manual Studio Max III AKC320 ® Studio Max III AKC320B ® Studio Max III AKC320R ® Studio Max III AKC320BR ® Studio Max III AKC160 ® Studio Max III AKC160B ® Studio Max III AKC160R ®...
- Page 2 OPERATOR MANUAL FOR MONOLIGHTS StudioMax III AKC320 StudioMax III AKC160 ® ® StudioMax III AKC320B StudioMax III AKC160B ® ® StudioMax III AKC320R StudioMax III AKC160R ® ® StudioMax III AKC320BR StudioMax III AKC160BR ® ® Thank you for selecting the Photogenic Professional StudioMax IIII AKC series.
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Page 3: Safety Precautions
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Despite the measures that have been taken to make electronic flash equipment safe, it must be recognized that high voltages and high temperatures do exist within the power supply / lighting unit. Certain precautions must be observed in handling the unit. Contact with internal high voltage may result in severe injury or death. - Page 4 PREPARATION AND BASICS Unpacking and Setup: Unpack all units carefully to remove all parts from the carton(s). Do not discard or destroy the packing material until the equipment has been inspected, assembled, and all parts accounted for. After unpacking, all parts should be examined for any damage, which may have been caused by rough handling during shipment.
- Page 5 Reflector, soft box, or other “quick-change” attachment Flashtube Modeling lamp Top tabs Radio-sync channel set (“R” models) Thumb screw to hold reflector battery cable Umbrella holder (shaft connector passes through knock-out (“B” models) in reflector) AC cord Thumb screw for umbrella shaft connector CONTROL PANEL AND BASIC OPERATION: Power Input:...
- Page 6 Circuit Protection: Circuit protection (fuse) automatically protects this appliance from excessive damage due to circuit or component failure. Operation exceeding the rated cycle of the appliance may cause the fuse to open. [Always replace fuse with same rating of fuse.] To replace a blown fuse (power cord must be disconnected), simply unscrew the fuse holder cap (side front of unit) and replace the exposed fuse with a new fuse.
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Page 7: Modeling Light
Modeling Light: The modeling light has two modes of operation: With POWER switch in MODEL/FLASH upper position, the modeling lamp is ON. 2. With POWER switch in FLASH or center position, the modeling lamp is OFF. [Note: With battery models the modeling lamp is disabled to conserve the available battery power.] Test Function: The TEST button is pressed to fire the flashtube for test purposes. - Page 8 Photocell/Slave: The built-in photoslave is operational when the unit is ON. If you wish to disable the photoslave, plug in the sync cord or other miniplug. * When using the Studiomax lll outside, direct sunlight may prevent the photoslave from turning off, thus preventing the sync jack from working properly.
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Page 9: Operation
OPERATION StudioMax III All Models Flashing Rate: The unit recharges quickly, as indicated by the READY light on the control panel. A quick series of flashes can be obtained within the limits of the recharge time. Continuous rapid flashing, however, can overheat and damage the flashtube and internal parts. -
Page 10: Specifications
SPECIFICATIONS AKC320, AKC320B, AKC320R & AKC320BR General: Flash Power............10 to 320 watt-seconds. (6 f-stops) Flash Duration..........1/120 second at Full 1/400 second at 1/2 1/840 second at 1/4 1/1660 second at 1/8 1/2900 second at 1/16 1/4800 second at 1/32 Recycling time..........0.02 to 3 seconds Power Control..........Full to 1/32 range (6 f-stops) stepless resolution Flash Color............. - Page 11 SPECIFICATIONS AKC160, AKC160B, ACK160R & AKC160BR General: Flash Power............5 to 160 watt-seconds (6 f-stops) Flash Duration..........1/175 second at Full 1/700 second at 1/2 1/1300 second at 1/4 1/2400 second at 1/8 1/4100 second at 1/16 1/7400 second at 1/32 Recycling time..........0.01 to 1.5 seconds Power Control..........Full to 1/32 range (6 f-stops) stepless resolution Flash Color.............
- Page 12 Color Temperature Consistent and Constant The problem: With the rare exception of units costing many thousands of dollars, flash lighting packs, up to now, do not control the color temperature of the light. The color temperature typically decreases by over 100 degrees Kelvin for every f-stop of power reduction.
- Page 13 film. The reciprocity law applies to commonly available black-and- white and color films at exposure times from approximately 1/10 second to 1/1,000 second. This means that no adjustments are necessary for exposure or color in this shutter range. Most modern films however have increased this range to the point that no adjustments are necessary from approximately 1 second to 1/10,000 second.
- Page 14 SERVICE The photographer should not attempt to make repairs. Consult a dealer for an authorized Photogenic Professional Lighting service agent. This will provide you safety, insure proper operational functions and provide continuation of your warranty. Before removing the old tubes or installing new tubes, always unplug your StudioMax and discharge the stored energy by switching the POWER switch to OFF.
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Page 15: General Troubleshooting
General Trouble Shooting COMMON PROBLEMS AND CAUSES Unit does not charge. Probable causes: Fuse blown. (Unplug and discharge the unit-Replace fuse.) No line power to unit. (Check line cord and outlet.) Defective unit. (Return for repair.) Modeling light does not turn on. Probable causes: Lamp turned off. - Page 16 Photogenic Professional Lighting 1268 Humbracht Circle Bartlett, Illinois 60103-1631 USA Phone: (630)830-2500 Fax: (630)830-2525 Manual: # 116585 Revision: 05, 11/10...
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