Bowens BW-7620 manual

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    QU AD 2400 QUAD2400 GENERA TOR INSTRUCTIONS BWL-0350/1 BOWENS INTERNA TIONAL LIMITED 355 Old Road Clacton on Sea Essex CO15 3RH UK T el: +44 (0)1255 422807 Fax: +44 (0)1255 436342 www .bowensinternational.com QU AD imaging pow er BW -7620[...]

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    Due to our policy of constant product improvement, Bowens International reserves the right to change equipment specifications without notice. Specifications www .bowens.co.uk www .bowens.co.uk T able of Contents 11 2 Description Page Introduction and Safety Notes 3 Control Panel Guide 4 – 5 Flash and Modelling Function Overview 6 – 7 T riggerin[...]

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    Introduction Safety Notes 3 10 DO NOT : • Use in an environment where moisture or flammable vapor is likely to come in contact with the pack or the flash heads. • Plug or unplug flash heads without first switching power off. • Restrict air vents while in use. • Use a unit with damaged housing, moldings, flash tube or modelling lamp. If the [...]

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    Control Panel Guide W arnings Signs and T roubleshooting 4 9 If the unit appears to have developed a problem, first establish that it is a genuine internal problem and not a case of normal operation such as overheating. Carry out the following checks to eliminate any external causes. If no obvious problem can be found and replacement of the modelli[...]

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    Getting Started Control Panel Guide 8 5 Before first using your power pack or after an extended storage period, it is recommended that the unit be checked for basic operation as follows: 1. Remove the packaging and ensure that the unit is switched off. 2. Set up a flash head. Be sure the protective cap is removed and the modelling lamp is fitted an[...]

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    Function Overview Function Overview T riggering System 6 7 Flash Power Control The power pack is divided into two channels, A and B, and each is fitted with one head socket. An LED display for each channel indicates the available power in watt/seconds available at the head fitted to that channel. A single Overall Power Selector reduces the pack’s[...]