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Bowens BWL-0410 manual

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    ESPRIT GEMINI DIGIT AL USER GUIDE BWL-0410 (10/06) BOWENS INTERNA TIONAL LIMITED 355 Old Road Clacton On Sea Essex CO15 3RH T el: +44 (0)1255 422807 Fax: +44 (0)1255 436342 www .bowens.co.uk ʻBowensʼ ® and ʻthe power behind the pictureʼ ® are registered trademarks of Bowens International Ltd. OPERA TING INSTRUCTIONS[...]

  • Page 2

    www .bowens.co.uk 2 Description Page Introduction and Safety Notes 3 Control Panel Guide 4 Connecting & Using the Esprit Gemini 5 Mounting 5 Fitting the Modelling Lamp 6 Fitting / Removing Reflectors 6 Fuse 6 Synchronisation 6 - 7 Flash Power Control 7 Modelling Lamp Control 7 Functions Overview 7 - 8 Normal Functions 9 Advanced Functions 10 Fu[...]

  • Page 3

    4 Control Panel Guide Rear Control Panel Side Control Panel www .bowens.co.uk www .bowens.co.uk Connecting & Using the Esprit Gemini Digital 5 The Esprit Gemini Digital unit may be operated either on a mains supply or with a Bowens battery source such as the Bowens T ravel-Pak, T urbo-Pak or the Explorer 1500. For mains operation, the mains swi[...]

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    www .bowens.co.uk 7 www .bowens.co.uk 6 Fitting the Modelling Lamp Switch off and disconnect from the supply . Screw modelling lamp into ES lampholder in the centre of the reflector . Allow lamp to cool before removing. Note: It is recommended that a Photoflood or Halostar bulb with a maximum wattage of 275W is used. Bowens will not accept liabilit[...]

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    Function Display Description *Lamp LP Off (OFF) - Lamp remains ʻof f ʼ during operation. USER (USR) - In ʻuser ʼ mode the modelling lamp can be adjusted from f5.0 to f10.0 Proportional (PRO) - In ʻproportionalʼ mode the modelling lamp will automatically adjust itself to the same output level as the flash. Full (FUL) - When the modelling lamp [...]

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    Advanced Functions www .bowens.co.uk 11 Functions Menu System www .bowens.co.uk 10 Function Display Description Audio (Key Clicks & W arnings) AUD Off (OFF) - All audible beeps/clicks are turned off during normal operation i.e. while scrolling through the functions menu. On (ON) - All audible beeps/clicks are enabled while unit is powered on. P[...]

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    Modelling Lamp Ready Indicator The modelling lamp can be used as an indicator of when the unit has flashed, and also when it has charged and is ready to fire again. All modelling lamp options are only available when the unit is operating from mains power . The available options for the modelling lamp ready indicator are: Off (OFF) - No lamp ready i[...]

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    The Esprit Gemini Digital is great studio monolight, but what about if you need to work out on location? Thanks to Bowens handy battery packs, your Bowens Esprit Gemini Digital units can leave the studio to go on location anytime, anywhere. Included in Bowens range of battery packs are the T ravel-Pak and the larger T ravel-Pak+. With a fast / slow[...]

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    Pulsar Clip-On Platform With The Pulsar clip-on platform is a handy way of attaching your radio trigger units to almost anything around your studio or even whilst out on location. Simply attach your loose Pulsar unit to the platform and clip onto whatever you need to. A great way of saving valuable time and effort in the studio. BW5155 Accessories [...]

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    www .bowens.co.uk 19 www .bowens.co.uk 18 Specifications Specifications Part Number (230V) (1 17V) Stored Energy (max) Sync V oltage Flash Colour T emperature Circuit Protection Flash Power Control Modelling Lamp Ready Indication User Replaceable Flash T ube Photocell Audio Ready Signal Recommended Modelling Lamps Weight Dimensions (l x w x h) Supp[...]