Set-Up - Bowens Gemini R Owner's Handbook Manual

gemini r and pro controls
A C
B D
A: Modelling Lamp H: Infra-Red Control Window
B: Flash Tube I: Photocell
C: Accessory Release Latch J: Modelling Ready On/Off LED
D: 1 Stop Power Adjust Dial K: Modelling Function Indicators
E: LED Display L: Ready Beep On/Off LED
F: Flash Test Button M: Photocell On/Off LED
G: 1/10 Stop Power Adjust Dial N: Carry Handle
E I L M N O P Q R S T
F G H K U
O: 1/4" Jack Sync Socket V: AC/DC Power Switch
P: Modelling Functions Indicator W: Plug-In Radio Trigger Compartment
Q: Modelling Lamp Function Switch X: AC Power Input
R: Modelling Ready On/Off Switch Y: Fuse Holder
S: Ready Beep On/Off Switch
T: Photocell On/Off Switch
U: DC Power Input
V W X
Operating your Gemini R or Pro
The Bowens Gemini R and Pro monolights can be operated
fromeither an AC (mains) supply or from a Bowens Travelpak
battery.
For AC (mains) operation, the AC switch (page 4) should be in
the upper position.
For DC (battery) operation, the switch should be in the lower
position.
NOTE: When operating from a Travelpak battery, the
modelling functions are not available, this is to preserve
battery life.
• Ensure the power source if off.
• Connect the unit using the appropriate cable.
• If using the Travelpak, ensure the connector locks are fully
tightened.
• Switch the power source on, then switch on the Gemini.
Y • The unit will charge & indicate it is ready for use by lighting
the green flash-ready LED.
• Press the test button to check the unit fires.
Never connect a Gemini
WARNING HIGH VOLTAGE!
monolight to a Travelpak battery and AC (Mains)
supply at the same time. This appliance must be
grounded when used with AC. Disconnect the AC
plug when changing modelling lamps and flash
tubes.
Mounting your Gemini R or Pro User Set-Up Options
To enter the 'user set-up options' hold down the 'flash test'
Mount your monolight on a dependable support system. button (page 4) for 3-4 seconds when the unit is switched on.
The mount bush on the 'L' bracket allows for two possible Once the unit has entered the user set-up options the LED
display will first show a continuous sequence of numbers
ways of mounting to the stand/support (below).
(four sets of two numbers). Firstly the software version will be
Method B may be found useful if the light is required to point displayed (shown by a decimal point i.e. '1.1'), followed by a
down. three, two-digit number sequence, representing the total flash
count for that particular unit (up to 999,999). Each set of
numbers in the flash count sequence will be interspersed with
a dash, for instance 00-15-76 (representing 001,576 flashes).
Once the LED display had cycled through the software
version and the total flash count, the unit will then activate the
'user set-up options'.
The '1/10-stop (TENTHS) power adjust dial' is used to select
B
A
the required function / option for review or change.
Once a user set-up option is selected using the TENTHS dial,
the LED display will show the current setting.
To cycle through / change the setting for any user set-up
option, press the 'modelling lamp function switch' (page 4) at
the rear of the unit either up or down.
Once all the user set-up options have been reviewed or
changed as required, press the 'flash test' button to save the
amended settings and reboot the unit to normal operation.

set-up