User manual PROFOTO COMPACT

[. . . ] Manual WARNING Profoto generators and lampheads are part of a complete professional lighting system. Flashtubes and modelling lamps emit considerable heat and may cause injury if not handled properly. Always unplug the generator before changing flashtube or modelling lamp. [. . . ] Connect sync cable. MAINS (AC) CONNECTION The generator is designed for AC connection only. It can be connected to the most common mains voltages: 90-130V, 60Hz or 180-26OV, 50Hz. Before mains connection make sure that the operating voltage key card matches the mains supply voltage. Connect the unit to the mains with the cable included in the delivery. Never use ordinary household extension cords to extend the power cable. Contact your Profoto distributor for proper equipment. CHARGING Check that the operating voltage key card corresponds to the mains supply. Turn on the main switch (ON). Variations will occur depending on the selected flash energy and voltage. The shortest recycling time is obtained with low flash energy. 6 7 MODELLING LAMP The modelling lamp is powered directly from the mains. It is therefore important to check that the rated voltage for the lamp corresponds with the mains supply. A 100 Watt medium screw base lamp (E27) is included in standard deliveries. The Compact and the ComPactPlus can also be fitted with a halogen 150-250 Watt medium screw base lamp (E27). The flash tube and the modelling lamp can be enclosed in a frosted glass cover for a closer matching of modelling light and flash illumination, NOTE!BEFORE CHANGING MODELLING LAMP OR FLASH TUBE, DUMP THE ENERGY BY PRESSING THE READY LAMP/TEST BUTTON AND TURNING THEUNIT OFF SIMULTANEOSLY. PHOTOCELL The photocell in the unit serves as a slave sync when another flash appears. When a synchro cable is used the photocell is automatically disabled. ACOUSTIC SIGNAL The unit's acoustic signal system "beeps" when the unit has fully recycled. If the signal isn't wanted, press the button marked"sound". READY LAMP/TEST BUTTON The ready lamp button has two functions. When a lower energy setting is chosen, release a flash so that the unit can recycle for the new energy setting. ENERGY CONTROL ComPact The energy output range in the Compact is controlled over 3 f/stops. The energy control dial has settings on a continuous scale between 1/1 and 1/4. The dots indicate 1/3 of one f/stop. SYNCHRONIZATION Synchronize by connecting the synchro cable from the camera to the synchro input. [. . . ] 0. 20-0. 8 sec. Size, generator in cm/inches: (length/diameter) 29x10 11 x4 35x10 14x4 COLOUR TEMPERATURE A frosted glass cover is included in Compact Special and ComPactPlus Special deliveries. It gives, in combination with the UV-coated flash tube, a recommended colour temperature for daylight type film. Distinctive colourtemperature adjustments can be obtained by combining flash tubes and/or glass covers with different coatings. With manoeuvre system (length/width/height) 29X12X17 11 x 4 3/4 x 6 3/4 Weight kg/lb 2. 2 /4. 8 Max modelling lamp: 250 Watt 250 Watt WARRANTY All Profoto products are guaranteed for a period of 2 years, with the exception of flash tubes and modelling lamps. [. . . ]