Bowens ESPRIT digital DX1000 Operating Instrctions page 7

Esprit Digital Operating Instructions
If a transmitter set to a different channel number is activated within range of the unit with the IR
Remote enabled then the channel number of that unit will be briefly displayed. This allows a quick
channel check to be made whenever a channel number is unknown. The remote control can then
be switched to that channel.
Restrictions
The actual number of channels available depends on the Remote Control transmitter being used.
Any IR system tends to be directional and although the IR signal can be 'bounced' off objects or
walls it may not always work reliably with a number of units that are spaced far apart. Whenever
possible point the remote control directly towards the sensor on the unit or units requiring
adjustment. The Photocell is very sensitive and the IR Remote is capable of activating it if used
within a range of approximately 1.0m.
OPTIONS
To enter the 'OPTIONS' sub-menu, refer to Option Selection in the 'MAIN CONTROLS &
DISPLAY' section (page 6).
Firmware Version
The firmware version number can be temporarily displayed from the 'OPTIONS' sub-menu as
follows:
Display Range X.X Description
X.X.X 0.0.0 to 9.9.9
Firmware version Number.
It is recommended that this number, together with the Unit Code and Serial Number be noted at
the earliest opportunity in the space provided here:
Unit Code e.g. BW-2950
Serial Number e.g. PW1234
Displayed Firmware Version e.g. 1.2.4
This information can assist us in helping you if problems are ever experienced or if servicing or
repairs are required.
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS Option
The preferred brightness of the display and LED's can be selected from the 'OPTIONS' sub-menu
as follows:
Display Range X.X Description
di.X 1 to 9
Display brightness value where 1 is minimum and 9 is the
maximum. Use 'UP' or 'DOWN' to adjust. Default factory
setting is di.7.
____________ ____________
____________ ____________
____________ ____________
10
UP & DOWN Buttons
Select the required 'FUNCTION' as detailed above.
Single presses of the 'UP' or 'DOWN' buttons will increment or decrement the value by one. Hold
the appropriate button down to automatically increment or decrement the value. Release the
button when the required value is reached and then use momentary presses to adjust if
necessary.
NOTE: Attempting to exceed either the minimum or maximum values for any function will cause
the display to flash. If the sounder is turned on then this will beep to indicate an out of range
condition.
FLASH CONTROLS & OPERATION
'F' - FLASH Display Mode
default
The FLASH mode is displayed by and is indicated by an 'F' before the flash value as
follows:
Display Range X.X Description
FX.X 5.0 to 10
Display Flash power value. Use 'UP' or 'DOWN' to adjust.
The FLASH power is adjustable over a 5 f-stop range (6 f-stops) in 1/10 f-stop increments using
the UP and DOWN push buttons. The power is displayed in an easy to use decimal form where
each whole number represents 1 f-stop. The control has a minimum setting of 5.0 and a
maximum setting of 10. A single press of either the UP or DOWN button changes the value by 0.1
f-stop (1/10) to give a total of 51 values. E.g. If the current value shown is 9.4 then to reduce the
power by 1 f-stop just reduce it to 8.4. The following table shows the whole decimal numbers and
equivalent fractional power ratio:
Displayed Power Fractional Equivalent
F10
1 (FULL)
F9.0
1/2
F8.0
1/4
F7.0
1/8
F6.0
1/16
F5.0
1/32 (MIN)
MODELLING LAMP CONTROLS & OPERATION
Four modelling lamp modes are available. Each press of the LAMP FUNCTION button selects the
next mode in sequence. The associated LED shows the mode selected as follows:
Mode Description
OFF
Lamp switched off, no LED's lit.
PROP
Proportional - Lamp brightness linked directly to the current flash power setting.
IND
Independent - Lamp brightness adjustable independently from the flash setting.
100%
Lamp at full brightness.
7