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Bolt Cyclone X PP-600 User Manual

For portable flashes

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CYCLONE | X
Bolt PP-600 Power Pack
for Portable Flashes
User's Manual

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Summary of Contents for Bolt Cyclone X PP-600

  • Page 1 Inspiration strikes Inspiration strikes CYCLONE | X Bolt PP-600 Power Pack for Portable Flashes User’s Manual...
  • Page 2 Copyright © 2013 Gradus Group. Bolt and other names of Bolt products are trademarks of Gradus Group. Other product and corporate names mentioned herein are trademarks of their respective holders. All photos are for illustrative purposes only.
  • Page 3 Introduction Thank you for choosing the Bolt Cyclone X Power Pack for Portable Flashes. This lightweight and portable rechargeable large-capacity lithium-ion power pack will supply up to 900 flashes with many popular portable flash units. When using a 400w/s monolight capable of being powered by an HV cord, this unit can provide up to 400 full-power flashes.
  • Page 4 Overview Shoulder strap lugs Power button LED battery level indicators Charging port HV cable socket Belt clip Shoulder strap BO-1009 AC charger USA power plug adapter UK power plug adapter European power plug adapter Overview...
  • Page 5 Overview...
  • Page 6 Warnings ⚠ ⚡ • Do not disassemble or attempt to maintain this product yourself. Doing so will void the warranty, and Bolt will not be responsible for any damage. There are high-voltage components inside. Contact can produce a dangerous electric shock.
  • Page 7 • Please read and follow these instructions and keep this manual in a safe place. • Make sure the item is intact and that there are no missing parts. • All photos are for illustrative purposes only. Charging the Cyclone X To charge your Cyclone X with the included charger: Choose the correct power plug adapter.
  • Page 8 To get the maximum capacity from your Cyclone X: Charge your Cyclone X shortly before use to ensure that the pack retains the maximum charge. Charge your Cyclone X at a moderate room temperature, and avoid storing it in hot environments between charging and use.
  • Page 9 Some cables sold by flash and power pack manufacturers are interchangeable with Bolt cables, but other flash brands use a different connector type. Make sure you select the right one for the flash being used.
  • Page 10 To connect your Cyclone X to your flash unit: 1. Plug the metal connector of the connection cable firmly into the output socket of the Cyclone X. 2. Plug the other end of the connection cable securely into the compatible power port on your flash unit and turn on the flash.
  • Page 11 Using Your Flash with Your Cyclone X Your Cyclone X can recycle in just 1 second with many popular flash units—you won’t miss a shot waiting for your flash to be ready. With the flash firing at full power, the Cyclone X can provide up to 900 flashes, depending on the specific unit you’re using.
  • Page 12 Carrying and wearing the Cyclone X: The Cyclone X is designed to be easy to carry and inconspicuous. Its light weight and compact design make it easy to wear for long periods of time, and its black finish and clean design make it unobtrusive. It also offers a shoulder strap—thread the shoulder strap through the built-in lugs on the Cyclone X and through the strap clips and buckles, as shown below.
  • Page 13: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting Problem Solution The Cyclone X is charged and connected to a flash The cable is damaged, or you are using the wrong with a cable, but no charge level LEDs light up when cable. you turn the unit on. The Cyclone X is charged and connected to a flash Ensure that you have the correct internal batteries with a cable, but the flash does not fire.
  • Page 14 The Cyclone X is compatible with a wide range of hotshoe and handle-mount flash units. Make sure you select a connection cable that is compatible with your flash unit. Many compatible accessories are also available from Bolt and other brands. Bolt connection cables are interchangeable with some other manufacturers’ battery pack connection cables.
  • Page 15 BO-1002 CKE Nikon flash cable BO-1001 CZ Canon flash cable BO-1005 Sony Flash Cable Compatible Devices...
  • Page 16: Specifications

    Specifications Power Pack Cyclone X: AC Charger BO-1009: Battery type: lithium-ion Input: 100-240V AC 50/60Hz Cord length: 22 in. (1.5 m) Dimensions: 1.8 x 2.8 x 1.3 in. Output Voltage: 325V+3V DC Output: 11.5V+0.2V 800mA (46 x 71 x 33 mm) Input Voltage: 9.6V AC Weight:...
  • Page 17 Notes: Notes...
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  • Page 19: Warranty

    LIMITED ONE-YEAR WARRANTY Bolt provides a limited warranty that this product is free from defects in materials and workmanship to the original purchaser under normal use for a period of one (1) year from the original purchase date or thirty (30) days after replacement (the “Warranty Period”), whichever occurs later.
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