Power Connection; Modeling Light; Flash Power Output Adjustment - Quadralite PULSE X Instruction Manual

Operations

Power Connection

Use the power cord to connect the flash to an AC power source (mains) and turn on
the power switch (3). Please keep in mind that mains socket must be equipped with
fully earthed outlet.
CAUTION!
Use the power cord which is included in supplied accessories to connect
the flash with the AC power source 200~240V 50Hz.
Make sure that mains is working properly and power grid is built to meet
all safety requirements. Mains power outlet must be equipped with earth
pin.
Do not use any multiple adapters or splitters of any kind to connect one or
more flashes to one main.
Connecting the power cord should take place only when the flash switch
is in the OFF position. Disobeying this advice may cause the device
damage!

Modeling light

Modeling light can help not only to focus the lens and to frame the picture correctly
and easily. Modeling light allows to estimate amount of light, its direction, quality and
its distribution on the subject. Modeling light switch (5) of Pulse X flash could be set
in three modes:
OFF – light is turned off.
PROP - proportional to adjusted flash power.
Manual (percentage) – user can adjust the modeling lamp's light brightness
manually from 5% to 100%.
Long press the Modeling Light Button (5) to switch it on or off when the flash is
triggered. This is especially important when flash is positioned very close to the
subject, long exposure times or wide raptures are used.
CAUTION!
Long-term usage of the modeling light may cause combustion of the
accessories attached, e.g. a softbox. It is advised to make a 1 minute
break for every 10 to cool down the flash bulb and internal components.
Do not attach filters, diffusers or any other accessories directly on or in
close proximity of the flashbulb and modeling light.
When Spot or Snoot is used modeling light must be turned off! Disobeying
given advice may results in device overheating and fire.
- 09 -
Operations
Modeling light will be automatically turned off after 4 hours of idle
operation to prevent flash from overheating.
Modeling light settings:
1. When OFF is displayed on the flash LCD short press <MOD/OFF> to enter
PROP mode.
2. When PROP is displayed on the LCD, short press <MOD/OFF> to enter
manual (percentage) mode. Short press <SET> to activate manual modeling
light power adjustment. In consequence the percentage value indicated on
the screen will be blinking. Turn the Select Dial to choose the light brightness
from 5% to 100%. Short press <SET> to confirm and exit.
3. When PROP is displayed on the flash LCD short press <MOD/OFF> to return
to OFF mode.
4. When PROP or Manual mode is turned on long press and hold <MOD/OFF>
for 2 seconds to activate automatic switch that turns off the modeling light
when flash is triggered. When this function is active ( ) icon will be shown in
the LCD bottom right corner. Long press <MOD/OFF> again to deactivate this
feature.
Automatic modeling light switch function will be crucial especially when
you want to use wide open apertures (e.g. f/1.4), long exposure times,
minimal flash output (sometimes combination of all those things at the
same time) when flash will be placed very close to the subject. Halogen
modeling light can impact the flash color temperature and picture may be
to warm. Turn on automatic modeling light switch function to prevent that
from happening.

Flash Power Output Adjustment

Select dial (14), located on the flash back panel, can be use to adjust power output
from 1/32 to 1/1 in 0.1 stop increments, where 1/32 is the minimum power setting
and 1/1 is the maximum. This parameter will be shown on the LCD screen.
- 10 -