Bowens Esprit Gemini Bwl-0353 user manual

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ESPRIT GEMINI INSTRUCTIONS BWL-0353/1 (04/05)
BOWENS INTERNATIONAL LIMITED
355 Old Road
Clacton on Sea
Essex CO15 3RH UK
Tel: +44 (0)1255 422807
Fax: +44 (0)1255 436342
www.bowens.co.uk
USER GUIDE

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Table of Contents Specifications Description Page GM250 GM500 GM750+ 250Ws 500Ws 750Ws 5V 5V 5V Introduction and Safety Notes 3 5600K ±300K 5600K ±300K 5600K ±300K 230V - 5A (F) | 115V - 10A (T) 230V - 5A (F) | 115V - 10A (T) 10A (T) Fuse 190-250V AC 50Hz 190-250V AC 50Hz 190-250V AC 50Hz Control Panels 4 (95-130V AC 60Hz) (95-250V AC 60 Hz) (95-250V AC 60Hz) ±1% ±1% ±1% Connecting & Using the Esprit Gemini 5 56.1 79.8 104.4 Mounting 5 0.81 (1.1) secs 1.54 (1.95) secs 1.41 (2.14) secs Fitting t

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Introduction Dear Valued Customer, Thank you for choosing the Bowens Esprit Gemini professional flash system. Unit Accurate, ergonomic, powerful and simple to use, the Esprit Gemini was designed by working Stored Energy (max) closely with photographers to develop a flash that meets the standards demanded in professional Sync Voltage studios today. All ‘S-Type’ accessories from the Bowens range can be used with the Esprit Gemini. For details of Flash Colour Temperature all related products, p

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Control Panel Guide Accessories Rear Control Panel Carry handle Photocell Mains / On/Off Battery Power Select 120° Wide-Angle 50° Keylite High Performance 75° Softlite Reflector. BW1885 Reflector. BW1885 Reflector. BW1885 Reflector. BW1885 Sounder On/Off Mains Inlet Fuse Modelling (and Spare Lamp Control Fuse) Switch 40° Sunlite 65° Maxilite Grid Reflector. Backlite Reflector. Battery Power Reflector. BW1885 Reflector. BW1885 BW1885 BW1885 Inlet Sync Socket Visit www.bowens.co.uk for th

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Flash Tube Replacement Connecting & Using the Esprit Gemini Ensure that the unit is switched off and disconnected The Esprit Gemini unit may be operated either on a mains supply or with a Bowens battery source such as from the mains supply and then wait thirty minutes the Bowens Travel-Pak. before touching / removing flashtube. Remove the protective cap and unwind the twisted !!! WARNING HIGH VOLTAGE !!! Trigger wire from the flashtube support. NEVER CONNECT THE ESPRIT GEMINI TO BOTH A MAINS

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Fitting the Modelling Lamp Modelling Lamp Control Switch off and disconnect from the supply. Screw modelling lamp into ES lampholder in the centre of the With the modelling lamp control switch (Fig.1. 3) in the upper position the modelling light is OFF. With the reflector. Allow lamp to cool before removing. modelling light set to centre the modelling light will go out when the unit is flashed and come back on when the unit comes to ready. This enables the photographer to see from the camera