TritonFlash Instruction Manual Item SK-TRITONFLSH

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1 TritonFlash Instruction Manual Item SK-TRITONFLSH TritonFlash Battery Powered Professional Flash System by Photoflex Introduction: The Photoflex TritonFlash is a self-contained battery powered strobe for general photography, especially assignments were AC power is not available. Every effort has been made to insure that this unit will deliver years of service. Please read the safety precautions and product instructions completely before operation to get the most from your TritonFlash. 1

2 Component List Your TritonFlash Flash Kit should include the following items. (Fig. 1) Please confirm that you have these items before continuing. A. 1 - TritonFlash Head B. 1 - power module C. 1 Lithium ion batteries D. 1 - Carrying case with shoulder strap E. 1 - Battery cable (4 feet/1.2 meters) F. 1 - Battery extension cable (9.8 feet/3 meters) G. 1 - AC powered battery charger H. 1 - removable AC power cord for battery charger and European adaptor I. 1-7 inch reflector accessory J. 1 - Swivel stand mount K. 1 - flash tube protector cap L. 1 - Sync cable I. A. J. B. C. G. K. D. L. F. E. H. 2

3 Safety Precautions Do not use the TritonFlash with a broken FlashTube or modeling light. Use flash tube protective cap when transporting TritonFlash to avoid accidental damage to flash tube and modeling lamp. Charge the battery fully before using the unit for the first time. Do not use the TritonFlash in damp or wet environments. Do not leave any components in direct sun for prolonged periods of time. Do not insert screwdriver or other objects into the housing. There is risk of electrical shock. Do not use TritonFlash head or battery pack with any other model flash. Do not remove the power cord when the power is on as this can be hazardous. Do not perform any internal service to the TritonFlash. Do not touch flash tube or modeling lamp with bare hands as it will decrease lamp life. Avoid load imbalance of the strobe head and SoftBox when mounted on a LiteStand by sliding swivel to forward position on rail. Make sure swivel is securely mounted to rail on strobe head and channel locking knob is tightened to avoid slippage. Product Details and Operation Battery 1. The TritonFlash Flash unit is powered by a rechargeable Lithium Ion battery (C) 2. Charging time of a fully exhausted battery is approximately 4 hours. Partial charging does not damage battery and may be done as needed. 3. Battery life will be extended if batteries are stored in a fully charged state. 4. TritonFlash battery charger is designed for international use within the range of AC 100 volts to 240 volts. DO NOT EXCEED THIS VOLTAGE RANGE as damage to the unit will occur. 5. Batteries may be charged when attached or unattached to power module. 6. TritonFlash may be used for normal operation during charging. Charging will occur at a slower rate as some power will be diverted to the head when it flashes. Battery Life 1. Number of flashes from a full charge will vary depending upon the power settings used, the frequency of modeling light usage, and whether one or two heads are drawing power from the battery pack. 2. Batteries will become exhausted if unit is stored for long. 3. Fewer flashes may occur if the battery is used in temperatures below 40 degrees Fahrenheit (4.4C)or above 85 degrees Fahrenheit (29C). 4. Fewer flashes will result when two heads are plugged into the same battery pack. 5. Continuous rapid firing of unit for extended periods of time may cause unit to over heat and trip the heat protection circuit. When this happens some of the battery charge may be lost. Recharging restores battery to normal status. 3

4 Power Module The power module (B) connects to the top of the battery (as shown in fig. D3) and contains the following features (fig. B): 1. Two output sockets for flash heads (1) 2. Power indicator light (2) 3. Power on/off button (3) and charge indicator display (4) 4. Protection circuit (not shown) A heat protection circuit inside the power module may shut the unit down temporarily during times of extremely rapid and prolonged flashing. Rest unit for five minutes to allow cooling before resuming operation. 5. Using unit in high temperature environments or leaving unit in hot sun may cause protection circuit to become more sensitive. 6. AC operation: Unit may be operated on AC power by plugging power module into charger and connecting charger to wall outlet, just as you would conduct normal charging of battery. On/Off button (3) Battery level indicator lights (4) Figure 2. (1) Sockets for cables to flash heads (2) Power indicator light 7. Battery will continue to charge during AC operation. 8. Unit will operate on AC power in the 100 volt to 240 volt range. DO NOT EXCEED THIS VOLTAGE RANGE as damage to the unit will occur. 4

5 Carrying Case Holds the battery and power module during normal operation. To attach a battery to the power module, hold power module and battery as shown Place units together as shown Slide battery downward to lock together. Components will lock together with a clicking sound. To separate battery from power module begin by pressing components together, then slide apart. Battery Charger Operates on AC power and is compatible with voltages from 100 to 240. Charging Lights Insert round plug into battery and connect charger to wall socket using power cord. Indicator light on charger will change from red to green when charging is complete. Do not leave battery plugged into charger for extended periods of time after charging is complete as this may shorten battery life. 5

6 Swivel Stand Mount Channel locking knob Twist lock handle Hole for umbrella shaft Locking knob 1. The SwivelMount has a 5/8 inch recess for attaching to LiteStands and a locking knob for tightening down. 2. The Photoflex SwivelMount is equipped with a twist lock handle. 3. The SwivelMount slides onto the track of the TritonFlash head and is secured with the channel locking knob. 4. Position the SwivelMount along the rail length to aid in balancing the TritonFlash after light modifiers such as umbrellas or SoftBoxes have been attached. 5. The SwivelMount is equipped with a receptacle hole for holding an umbrella shaft. 6

7 Reflector Dish The reflector (I) is attached with a bayonet mount to the TritonFlash head The oval opening in the reflector should line up with the hole in the swivel to allow for the mounting of an umbrella. Secure the reflector by tightening the locking knob Flash Tube The flash tube is of the highest quality and will provide years of service, but in the event it is damaged by moisture, impact or improper use it is user replaceable. New flash tubes and the directions for replacement are available at Never touch the flash tube with your bare hands, as you skin oil will damage it. Modeling Lamp The modeling lamp is a user replaceable part. New modeling lamps are available at Flash tube Modeling lamp 7

8 Connector Cables (Refer to Figure 1.) 1. AC power cable (H) connects battery charger to wall socket 2. Straight flash connection cable (E) connects flash to power module 3. Extension cable extends the length of the battery cable. (F) Hot shoe synchronization cable (O) allows firing of strobe head directly from camera hot shoe. Using Connector Cables Connecting cable to strobe head: Grasp connector by plastic end and line up red dots on cable and strobe head socket. Push in gently until click indicates locking is complete. 8

9 Disconnecting cables from strobe head: TO REMOVE CONNECTOR FROM STROBE HEAD GRASP KNURLED METAL RING FIRMLY AND PULL CONNECTOR AWAY FROM SOCKET. The flash connector has a locking feature and will not disconnect unless the knurled ring is lifted. Removing connecting cable from power module: Firmly grasp plastic connector end in one hand and power module in other hand. Pull jack away from socket in straight smooth move. NEVER DISCONNECT CABLE BY PULLING ON FLEXIBLE WIRE as this will cause cable failure. Connecting AC wall charging cable to power module: Grasp plastic end of cable and line up depression in jack with metal connector in power module socket. Push cable end jack firmly into place. 9

10 Sync Cable K5 K6 K7 i. The sync (synchronization) cable can be used to fire TritonFlash in two ways. ii. Direct firing can be accomplished by connecting one end of the sync cable to the hot shoe on the camera (K5) and the other end to the sync input on the TritonFlash head. (fig K6) In this configuration the camera will fire the TritonFlash when the camera shutter button is pressed. iii. The second way to utilize the sync cable is in conjunction with the FlashFire wireless kit for convenient remote firing of the TritonFlash iv. Connect one end of the sync cable to the Triton- Flash as previously described and connect the other end to the hot shoe on the FlashFire wireless receiver. (K7) In this configuration the TritonFlash can be fired wirelessly from the camera at distances up to 164 feet (50 meters). 10

11 Strobe Head Controls Low power indicator light Optical slave sensor Audio select icon Test button Sych cable input socket Modeling light button Optical slave button Optical slave indicator light Dual action control dial 1. Optical Slave On/Off Button i. Slave function is active when red indicator light is lit. ii. Optical slave feature will fire the strobe head when it senses that a nearby flash unit has fired. This is a convenient way to wirelessly trigger your TritonFlash with your camera flash or other remote flash units. iii. The optical slave feature is designed for interior use and may not function in bright outdoor situations. iv. You may want to turn this function off and use the hot shoe sync cable (included) or the FlashFire wireless radio trigger in environments where other photographers are firing their flashes. 2. Optical SlaveSensor i. The slave sensor fires the TritonFlash when it detects that a nearby flash has occurred. ii. The slave circuit is very sensitive and functions quite well from bounce or direct flash indoors. iii. For proper slave function in outdoor environments this sensor should be in line-of-sight to the master flash. iv. The slave sensor may not work in sunny conditions when the master flash does not exceed the ambient light level. 11

12 3. Test Button Use this button to test fire the strobe head. 4. Low Power Indicator Light Will glow red when battery power is down to 10%. 5. Synch Cable Input Socket Accepts direct cable connections from camera or radio receiver. 6. Dual Action Control Dial Press to select any of three operation modes. After mode is selected, rotate dial to make setting selection. i. Audio Select Mode controls the audio signal. Rotating dial until an x covers sound icon will silence beeping signal. To activate beeping signal rotate dial again so x is removed from sound icon. NOTE: STROBE WILL NOT FUNCTION WHILE IN AUDIO SELECT MODE. ii. Power Setting Mode controls the output of the strobe. Dial can be rotated in either direction to change settings. 1. Each successive notch changes power by 1/3 of an f/stop. Note: Every full stop change represents a doubling of power or reducing power by half. Example: Changing setting from ½ to 1/1 doubles power. Changing setting from 1/1 to ½ reduces power by half. 2. Main power settings are represented by full stop increments: 1/1, 1/2, 1/4, 1/8, 1/16, 1/32, 1/ Between main power settings there are two fine settings represented by a minus sign (-) and a plus sign (+). 7. Power Setting Operation Example a. 1/1 indicates full power, the highest possible setting. b. Rotating dial to the right one notch lowers power output by 1/3 stop to 1/1 (Full power less a third of a stop). c. Another rotation to the right lowers power output by 2/3 of a stop to 1/2+ (Half power plus a third). d. Another rotation to the right delivers half power. In this way the user can choose 12 settings between 1/1 (full power) and 1/16 (sixteenth power) a. 1/1 indicates full power, the highest possible setting. b. Rotating dial to the right one notch lowers power output by 1/3 stop to 1/1 (Full power less a third of a stop). c. Another rotation to the right lowers power output by 2/3 of a stop to 1/2+ (Half power plus a third). d. Another rotation to the right delivers half power. In this way the user can choose 19 output settings ranging from 1/1 (full power) to 1/64. 12

13 8. FP Fast Power Mode Enables the TritonFlash Flash to fire at burst rates of up to 7 frames per second. The output setting is fixed at 1/8 power in the FP Fast Power Mode. Note: It is not recommended to use the FP mode with two flash heads connected to a single power pack. 9. Modeling Light Button Turns on the modeling lamp for 10 seconds to enable users to preview the exact placement of the highlights and shadows. Frequent modeling light use will accelerate the draining of the battery. 13

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16 Customer Support (800) Corporate Office (831) FAX (831) Hangar Way, Watsonville, CA PHOTOFLEX 1 YEAR WARRANTY Warranties only cover manufacturer s defects and workmanship. Warranty does not cover normal wear and tear. We reserve the right to inspect all merchandise returned (end users and dealers) for warranty fulfillment. All returns must be accompanied by a receipt showing date of purchase. Freight must be paid both ways by the customer or dealer. Warranties are valid only from date of Original Purchase. 16