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OPERATION MANUAL
GEBRAUCHSANLEITUNG
MANUEL D’UTILISATION
MANUAL DE FUNCIONAMIENTO
MANUALE D’USO
D-Lite 4 it/D-Lite 2 it
English / Deutsch / Français / Español / Italiano Elinchrom LTD
D-Lite it 11.03.2010 (73002)
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Table of contents English Introduction 2 Declaration of conformity, disposal and recycling, CE marking 3 Safety notice and precaution 4 Basic features & advanced programmable features 5 Before you start / On-Off switch and fuse 6 Control panel 7 Reset the unit 8 Modelling lamp features & setup 8 Digital power display 9 Photocell / Eye-Cell / Automatic Mode 10 Photocell / Eye-Cell / Manual Mode 11 EL-S
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Introduction English Dear Photographer, Thank you for buying your D-Lite it compact flash unit. All Elinchrom products are manufactured using the most advanced technology. Carefully selected components are used to ensure the highest quality and the equipment is submitted to many controls both during and after manufacture. We trust that it will give you many years of reliable service. All D-Lite i
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Declaration of conformit English This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: 1. This device may not cause harmful interference. 2. This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. Product name: Professional Studio Flash unit Trade name: ELINCHROM Model number(s): D-Lite 2 it / D-Lite 4 it Name of responsible party: Elinchro
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Safety Note English According to safety regulations, we draw your attention to the fact that these electronic flash units are not designed for use outdoors, in damp or dusty conditions and should not be used after being exposed to sudden temperature changes causing condensation. They must always be connected to an earthed (grounded) mains supply. On no account should any object be inserted into
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Included basic features English The following basic features are easy to access and they are similar to previous Elinchrom compact flashes. • Flash power up and down buttons • Modelling lamp mode button (prop / min /max / off) • Photocell on / off button • Ready charge beep on / off button • Test-flash button • 3.5 mm synchronisation socket • NEW EL-Skyport Wireless Triggering. Note: To function the integrated R
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Before you start ! English The D-Lite it (Multivoltage) units are adapted for operation on 90 - 260V/50 - 60Hz. Before con- necting for the first time, check to make sure that your Modelling Lamp coincides with the voltage. They must always be connected to an earthed ( grounded) mains supply. All D-Lite it units have a bayonet mount and locking ring fitting, for fixing all Elinchrom and Prolinca accessories. The Reflector Bayonet supports Reflectors and So
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Control panel English 13 11 3 6 4 10 9 7 8 5 1 2 15 12 14 16 Overview of controls 1. Mains inlet socket includes the mains fuse 11. Modelling lamp mode button (prop/min/ (slow blow) max/off/) 2. Mains on/off switch 12. Tilt head with extra umbrella fitting 3. Modelling lamp fuse 13. Handle with support for spare fuse 4. Open flash / Test button 14. Standard stand socket 5/8 inch 5. Synch socket / 3.5 mm jack / low 5V sync 15. Centred umbrella tube for EL Umbrell
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Programmable features - Reset English How to „Reset“ the D-Lite it In case you need to „RESET“ the D-Lite it to the manufacturer settings please follow the steps below: 1. Switch the unit “off“ 2. Press both flash power up / down buttons (10) at the same time and switch the unit on 3. The Digital LED multi display (6) flashes in fast mode 4. Do not continue to press the buttons, the resetting procedure is completed Modelling lamp
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Digital multi-display English The flash / modelling lamp power is displayed in f-stop compatible formats from 2.0 – 6.0 for D-Lite it 4 / 400 ws. The flash power difference from (e.g.) 5.0 – 6.0 is 1f-stop. The power range is 5 f-stops, variable in 1/10th intervals. During charging or discharging, the display «flashes». In case of overheating or malfunction, the display shows “E” for error followed by the
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Eye-CELL Setup English Intelligent Photocell-Sensor The Eye-Cell offers new features and can detect camera pre-flashes (anti red eye effect). To customise the pre-flash settings, please follow the instructions in paragraph 3. Eye-Cell Functions 1. Standard Photocell mode 2. Eye-Cell pre-flash mode 3. Setup number of pre-flashes manually or set to automatic detection 4. Setup pre-flash timings! Only for a
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4. Manual Eye-Cell Pre-Flash Setup A. Press Cell button approx. 4 seconds until display shows “c.X”. (“X” is the number of settable pre-flashes plus the main flash from 1 up to 7) B. With “Flash-Power” up and down button, set the number of pre-flashes incl. mainflash. C. The display switches back to normal mode after approx. 4 seconds if no button is pressed. The settings are automatically stored. D. Cell LED flashes in fast intervals if the Eye-Cell pre-flash mode is active. > Recall The E
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Integrated EL- Skyport Transceiver For Wireless Triggering – Setup English The EL-Skyport on / off, Group, Frequency Channel can be customised. EL-Skyport on / off Press the flash power up-down buttons together to enter into the “Advanced Feature Setup” Display shows Change settings with the flash power up-down buttons r.0 EL-Skyport off r.1 EL- Skyport on r.2 EL-Skyport speed mode (only available with EL-Skyport Speed / ECO) After 3 to 4 seconds the se
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Flashtube replacement English If the unit does not flash but the ON/OFF switch indicates that there is power, it could be that the flash tube needs replacing. Flash tubes have a long life with average use, but multiflashing in long sequences can cause overheating of the electrodes leading to premature ageing, or perhaps the flastube is broken or cracked. To replace the flash tube: 1. Switch off the mains switch 2. Remove the mains cable 3. Take the unit from its stand or lay it hori
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Technical data D-Lite 2 it D-Lite 4 it Ws / Joule J(Ws) 200 400 F-Stop 45.3 64.3 Power range f-stop 5 5 J(Ws) 12-200 25-400 Power range Ws Power adjustment f-stops 1/10 f-stops Recycling time, min. / max. (230 V) s 0.2 / 0.6 0.35 / 1.2 Recycling time, min. / max. (115 V) s 0.2 / 0.8 0.35 / 1.6 Flash duration s 1/1200 1/800 Power stability 0.5% Auto Power Dumping Applies power settings automatically Voltage V Multi voltage, 90-
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Transmitter Eco 19349 U s e r M a n u a l C o n t e n t s : F eatur es 16 B at tery I nstal l ati on 16 Hot -shoe connector 16 O per ati ng I nstructi ons 16 Fr equency Channel 17 EL - Skyport ECO F eatur es 18 EL - Skyport M odul es 19 T r oubl eshooti ng 19 CE Statements 19 FCC Compli anceand Advi sory Statement 20 Di sposal and r ecy cli ng 20 E n g l i s h
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EL-Skyport Transmitter Eco 19349 Operating instructions : 2.4 GHz digital wireless Flash Trigger Transmitter Features EL - SkyportT r ansmi t terEcoisdesignedwiththelatest2.4GHzDigital Wireless Technology . •SLRCamer aS yncspeeds:SPEEDmodeupto •Newextr af eatur es;configur eEL - Skyportwi ththe 1/250s,ST ANDARD mode1/160-1/200s. newEL - SkyportPC/MACsoftw ar e3.0. •4 f r equencychannels. •TheSPEEDf unctionisa v ailablef orR angerQuadr aA
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Fig. 2 Status LED F ourFr equency channelselectors FlashT est Frequency Channel Note: T r ansmi t terand thecorr espondingTransceiver RX theUniversal Receiver or the EL units with integrated EL-Skyport Receiver mustha v ethesamef r equencychannelset tings! Frequency Slide Button configuration Frequency Channel / Mhz 1 2 1 (default) Off Off 2456 2 On Of f 2458 3 Of f On 2460 4 On On 2462 EL-Skyport Sync Speed & Standard Mode TheSPEEDf unctionisa v ailablef orR angerQuad
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SET Config Mode: (to configure included features only with MAC°/ PC° EL-Skyport Software V. 3.0) -S wi tchthemoduleOFF//r emo v ebat tery .. -HoldtheT estbut tondownwhi lsty ouinsertthebat tery .. -K eeptestpushbut tonpr essedunti lST A TUSLEDisON. PleasecheckalsoEL - SkyportPC/MACsoftw ar e3.0f orchangingT r ansmi t terset ting. EL-Skyport Eco Features Power save mode timer: -AfternotusingtheT r ansmi t terf or30minutestheP owerSa v emodeisa
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