5.0The Information Menus
6.0The Main Selection Menu
The Default menu is shown below and shows the following information :-
| A1 only | CHB Off |
Line 1 shows the socket status Active/Off. | 250J | ****** |
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Line 2 shows the energy level per socket | Mod 100% | Normal |
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Line 3 shows the expected flash duration into a QuadX 3000 flash head.
Line 4 shows the Modelling setup i.e 100%, Auto or Proportional. In addition on the right
The Main Selection Menu offers the ability to control and adjust the following common functions.
1.Modelling
2.Bracketing
3.Speaker On/Off
4.IR Channel
MAIN SELECTION MENU
Bracketing Mode
>Modelling Mode Speaker On/Off
hand side, the display shows the mode of operation. This is always set to NORMAL at switch on and only changes when using the advanced programmed trigger sequences.
It also provides the entry point into the Advanced Menu. Menu choice is denoted by the ‘>’ character which always defaults to Modelling when coming from an Information Menu.
Pressing ⇓ leads to the modelling status screen.
Line 2 indicates the individual lamp operating methods i.e.
continuous, Intermitent or Off.
Line 3 indicates the Lamp mode : 100%, Auto 100%, Prop
A1 | A2 | B1 | B2 |
CONT | CONT | CONT | CONT |
MODELLING | MODE | 100% | |
MODELLING | BIAS:100% | ||
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To select an item, use the ⇑⇓ to scroll the screen until the > character is aligned with the item required. Press ⇒ to select the item. The * character will move to indicate the new mode of operation.
Modelling
Automatic 100% and Full (100%) have the further option to apply a dimming bias. Upon selection of these modes, press ⇒ again to enter the bias control menu. Here, use the ⇑⇓ to adjust the value.
Line 4 indicates whether any bias has been applied to the lamp settings. Ordinarily this is set at 100%, but in Auto 100% mode and 100% mode, the lamps may all be dimmed in ratio by applying a bias.
In all cases, use ⇐ to go back. |
Modelling Option Summary : |
Pressing ⇓ leads to the unit status screen. This indicates the charge mode, the internal temperature of the capacitors, the total flash count for the pack, Infra Red Channel and software version.
Auto Charge in Use
Caps 25’C Chrg 23’C
Flash Count: 000001
IR CHAN=ALL S/W 1.0
Modelling Mode ⇒ | Lamp Proportional |
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Modelling Mode ⇒ | Automatic 100% | ⇒ | Lamp Dimming Mode (Bias) |
Modelling Mode ⇒ | Full (100%) |
| ⇒ Lamp Dimming Mode (Bias) |
Modelling Mode ⇒ | Cont/Int/Off Modes | ⇒ | Selection of A1,A2,B1,B2,All. |
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Pressing ⇓ leads to the unit status screen. This simply shows the | Clacton on Sea, | ||
supplier details. | Essex, |
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HINT : At all times, pressing ⇒ will take you to the Main Selection Menu.
If Cont/Int.Off is selected, a new menu will be revealed to allow mode adjustment of each socket i.e. Continuous, Intermittent or Off. This is also reflected by the red display. Adjustment is made by pressing the ⇒ at each line of selection. The ALL value represents a quick way to adjust all the lamps together. This will change to USER SET if any of the lamps is set differently to any other.
Bracketing
Bracketing allows 3 consecutive shots to be taken at power levels above, at and below the current setting level. The bracketing sequence may be arranged to start at a low power working upwards or alternatively may begin at a high power and work downwards. The first thing to do when using bracketing is to ensure you have set the bracket step. Scroll as follows :-
Bracketing ⇒ Set Bracket Step. Now use ⇑⇓ to adjust the number from 0.1stop to 0.9 stop. Press ⇐ when set.
