User manual BOWENS GEMINI DIGITAL 250

[. . . ] ESPRIT GEMINI DIGITAL USER GUIDE BWL-0410 (10/06) BOWENS INTERNATIONAL LIMITED 355 Old Road Clacton On Sea Essex CO15 3RH Tel: +44 (0)1255 422807 Fax: +44 (0)1255 436342 www. bowens. co. uk Bowens ® and the power behind the picture ® are registered trademarks of Bowens International Ltd. OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Table of Contents Dear Valued Customer, Introduction Description Introduction and Safety Notes Control Panel Guide Connecting & Using the Esprit Gemini Mounting Fitting the Modelling Lamp Fitting / Removing Reflectors Fuse Synchronisation Flash Power Control Modelling Lamp Control Functions Overview Normal Functions Advanced Functions Functions Menu System Modelling Lamp Ready Indicator Photocell Audible Ready Beep Information & Error Codes Additional Information Flash Tube Replacement Battery Power Pulsar Radio Transmitter Pulsar Clip-On Platform Gemini Accessories Specifications Page 3 4 5 5 6 6 6 6-7 7 7 7-8 9 10 11 12 12 - 13 13 13 14 14 14 - 15 15 16 16 - 17 18 - 19 DO: · Read Instructions before use · Switch power off and disconnect from the supply before changing modelling bulb or flash tube. · Disconnect the supply before changing the fuse. Never replace with a fuse of a different rating. A spare fuse is fitted in the fuse holder. [. . . ] *Lamp Ready Indication IND Off (OFF) - No lamp ready indication. Intermittent (INT) - If modelling lamp is on it goes off after the unit has fired and comes back on at the set level once the unit has recharged. Pulse (PUL) - Modelling lamp pulses when the unit has recharged after firing. Ready Sounder SND Off (OFF) - The Ready Sounder beep remains off and does not indicate when the unit has charged. Intermittent (INT) - The unit emits a short beep when it has fully recharged to indicate that it is ready to fire again. Continuous (CON) - The unit emits a continuous beep while it is recharging and stops once fully recharged. Photocell PHO Off (OFF) - Photocell remains off. 1st (1st) - Photocell is set to trigger unit on the first flash detected. Step One. During normal operation press the MENU button to enter the normal functions menu. Step Four. Next turn the rotary dial again to find the desired option of the setting you wish to change. Step Two. Next, turn the rotary dial to scroll through the normal functions. Step Five. Scroll through the available options until the desired setting is shown. Step Three. Once the desired setting is shown press the MENU button again to enter the available functions for that particular setting. Step Six. The available options for the modelling lamp ready indicator are: Off (OFF) No lamp ready indication; the modelling lamp remains on or off during operation depending on Lamp settings. Photocell Now press MENU again to go back to displaying Pho. If the camera or camera settings are ever changed just repeat the procedure to check and/or set the flash unit again. This system may require some experimentation by the user to get the correct flash in the sequence and the timeout sensitivity right for a give camera and flash situation. The Canon EOS10D gives an exposure measuring pre-flash first, followed 75mS later by the main flash. This means that if the unit is set to trigger on the first flash then the unit will always trigger but the Canon shutter will not open until 75mS later resulting in an incorrect exposure. If the unit is set to 2nd flash then the exposure will be correct. Setting it to 3rd or 4th means that the unit will never trigger and any exposure will again be incorrect. Intermittent (INT) - Modelling lamp goes off after unit has fired and comes back on when fully recharged. Intermittent indication is only available if the lamp setting is on. Pulse (PUL) Lamp pulses once fully recharged after firing. [. . . ] Included in Bowens range of battery packs are the Travel-Pak and the larger Travel-Pak+. With a fast / slow charge option to prolong the life of the battery as well as a stylish carry bag offering protection from the elements and up to 3 inches of water; no location photographer should be without these handy packs. Travel-Pak Travel-Pak+ BW7631 BW7638 14 www. bowens. co. uk www. bowens. co. uk 15 Pulsar Clip-On Platform With The Pulsar clip-on platform is a handy way of attaching your radio trigger units to almost anything around your studio or even whilst out on location. Simply attach your loose Pulsar unit to the platform and clip onto whatever you need to. [. . . ]