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Skylighter ™ Brand Fluorescent Strobe Lighting Operator’s Manual Skylighter CFF2 Skylighter CFF4 Skylighter CFF8[...]
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OPERATOR MANUAL FOR SKYLIGHTER Skylighter CFF2 Skylighter CFF4 Skylighter CFF8 Thank you for selecting the Photogenic Professional Skylighter CFF series. The CFF series incorporates the newest electronic components, la mps, reflectors, and diffusion panels providing improved lighti ng distribution and control. These products are built for th e dem [...]
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1. Before installing or removing the flashtubes and modeling lamps, be sure this appliance is turned off, cooled and unplugged from AC power source and external power supply. 2. Do not operate this appliance w ith a frayed or d amaged cable 3. Do not attempt to use this appliance if it has been dropped or damaged, until a qualified service person h[...]
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[Removal is accomplished b y first lifting the lamp base to release pins from contacts.] The flash tubes are pol arized. Their base ha s two large pin s and two small pins. It will only insert one way. Place end o f flash tube into spring support, then insert b ase pins into socket. Please insert carefully to avoid damage or i njury. With all lamps[...]
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SPECIFICATIONS Skylighter CFF2 Skylighter CFF4 Skylighter CFF8 General: CFF2 CFF4 CFF8 Flash Power 1000 ws max 1000 ws max 1000 w s max Modeling Li ght Power 55 watt (300 w incad) 110 watt (600 w incad) 220 watt (1200 w incad) Modeling Li ght Control FULL ON FULL ON FULL ON Flash Overload Protection 15 amp powe r supply fuse 15 amp powe r supply fu[...]
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Exposure Information: Given as f-stop measurements m ade on a wall grid of 1 ft. by 1 ft. squares, with the li ght source centered o n the grid center, and placed a fixe d distance from the wall. The ce nter number is t he actual meter reading. The other numbers a re the relative change in readings, with meter position, always at grid crossings. [M[...]
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CFF2 at 5 ft. from wall (Fluores cent lam p and Flash, 31ws & 125ws) -1.1 -1.2 -0.9 -0.9 -0.5 -0.6 -0.4 -0.5 -0.5 -0.6 -0.4 -0.5 -0.5 -0.6 -0.9 -0.9 -1.1 -1.2 -1.0 -1.1 -0.7 -0.8 -0.2 -0.3 -0.2 -0.2 -0.2 -0.3 -0.2 -0.2 -0.2 -0.3 -0.7 -0.8 -1.0 -1.1 -0.9 -1.0 -0.5 -0.6 -0.1 -0.2 -0.0 -0.0 -0.0 -0.1 -0.0 -0.0 -0.1 -0.2 -0.5 -0.6 -0.9 -1.0 -0.8 -1[...]
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CFF2 at 5 ft. from wall (Fluorescent lamp and Flash, 250, 500, 1000ws) -1.1 -0.9 -0.5 -0.4 -0 .5 -0.4 -0.5 -0.9 -1.1 -1.1 -0.8 -0.3 -0.2 -0.3 -0.2 -0.3 -0.8 -1.1 -1.0 -0.6 -0.2 -0.0 -0.1 -0.0 -0.2 -0.6 -1.0 -0.9 -0.6 -0.1 -0.0 11.8 8.0.7 5.6.6 -0.0 -0.1 -0.6 -0.9 -0.8 -0.6 -0.1 -0.0 -0 .1 -0.0 -0.1 -0.6 -0.8 -1.0 -0.8 -0.3 -0.1 -0 .3 -0.1 -0.3 -0.8[...]
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CFF4 at 5 ft. from wall (Fluorescent lamps only) -1.1 -1.0 -0.7 -0.6 -0 .6 -0.6 -0.7 -1.0 -1.1 -1.0 -0.8 -0.5 -0.4 -0.3 -0.4 -0.5 -0.8 -1.0 -0.9 -0.6 -0.3 -0.1 -0.0 -0.1 -0.3 -0.6 -0.9 -0.7 -0.5 -0.3 -0.1 1.4.2 -0.1 -0.3 -0.5 -0.7 -0.9 -0.6 -0.3 -0.1 -0 .1 -0.1 -0.3 -0.6 -0.9 -1.0 -0.8 -0.5 -0.3 -0 .3 -0.3 -0.5 -0.8 -1.0 -1.1 -1.0 -0.5 -0.5 -0 .5 -[...]
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CFF4 at 5 ft. from wall (Fluorescent lamp and Flash, 31, 63, 125, 250, 500, 1000ws) -1.0 -0.9 -0.6 -0.6 -0 .6 -0.6 -0.6 -0.9 -1.0 -0.9 -0.7 -0.5 -0.3 -0.3 -0.3 -0.5 -0.7 -0.9 -0.8 -0.6 -0.2 -0.1 -0.1 -0.1 -0.3 -0.6 -0.8 -0.8 -0.6 -0.1 -0.0 11.7 8.0.6 5.6.5 4.0.4 2.8.1 2.0.0 -0.0 -0.1 -0.6 -0.8 -0.8 -0.6 -0.2 -0.0 -0 .0 -0.0 -0.2 -0.6 -0.8 -0.9 -0.8[...]
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CFF4 at 10 ft. from wall (Fluorescent only an d Flash, 31, 125, 1000ws) -0.3 -0.1 -0.3 -0.1 -0.1 -0.1 -0.1 -0.0 -0.1 -0.3 -0.2 -0.1 -0.0 8.0.1 2.0.8 1.0.6 0.7.9 -0.0 -0.1 -0.2 -0.3 -0.1 -0.1 -0.1 -0.2 -0.2 -0.2 0.5 -0.2 -0.5[...]
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CFF8 at 5 ft. from wall (Fluorescent lamp and Flash, 31, 63, 125, 250, 500, 1000ws) -0.9 -0.5 -0.9 -0.5 -0.3 -0.5 -0.1 -0.1 -0.1 -0.9 -0.5 -0.2 -0.0 11.4 8.0.3 5.6.2 4.0.1 2.0.9 2.0.3 2.0.0 -0.0 -0.2 -0.5 -0.9 -0.1 -0.1 -0.1 -0.5 -0.3 -0.5 -0.9 -0.5 -0.9[...]
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CFF8 at 10 ft . from wal l (Fluorescent lamp and Fl ash, 31, 12 5, 250, 1000ws) - 0 . 1 -0.0 -0.0 -0.3 -0.1 -0.0 -0.0 5.6.8 2.8.6 2.0.6 1.0.9 1.0.5 -0.0 -0.0 -0.1 -0.3 - 0 . 0 - 0 . 0 - 0 . 1[...]
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SERVICE The photographer should not attempt to make repairs. Consult a dealer for an authorized Photoge nic Professional Ligh ting service agent. This will provide you safety, insure proper operational functions and provide continuation of your warran ty. For replacing the flashtube or mode ling lamp, follow the directions and specifications given [...]
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Limited PowerLight Warranty Photogenic wa rranties the “st andard li ne” products a re free from defects in material and workm anship of t he PL2 series of PowerLig hts for a period o f three years. At our choice, we will repair or replace any PL2 series light that is deemed to be defective. This warr anty does not cover dam ages caused by ship[...]
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Photogenic Professional Lighting 1268 Humbracht Circle, Bartlett, Illinois 60103 www.Photogenicpro.com Telephone: 630-830-2500 Fax: 630-830-2525 MANUAL PART NO. 016341- 00V3-05[...]