Photogenic Professional Lighting PM800 - Manual (Page 7)

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Functional Operation
Voltage Smart PhotoMaster
PM400, PM400R, PM800 & PM800R
Power Switch:
The power switch controls the AC power to both the modeling and flash circuits.
You have the option to turn-off the modeling circuit independently by pressing the
Full On/Off button.
Flash Power:
When the power is turned on the red Flash LED (A) is illuminated. You adjust the
Flash power settings by pressing the 1/2 or 1/10 f-stops UP/DOWN arrow buttons.
The watt second settings will be displayed. (If the adjust button (E) is pressed again
the modeling circuit and yellow Watts LED (B) will be turned on.)
Ready Light:
The Voltage Smart PhotoMaster PM800 & PM800R models are fully charged when
the green READY lamp is on. Lowest power (25 ws) setting charge time is a
maximum of .8 seconds and at full power charge (800 ws) time is a maximum of 3
seconds. The unit may be flashed before fully charged. When adjusting flash power
settings downward, the units will bleed stored power until the lowered power setting
is reached. The green READY light will then be re-illuminated.
The Voltage Smart PhotoMaster PM400 & PM400R models are fully charged when
the green READY lamp is on. Lowest power (12.5 ws) setting charge time is a
maximum of .5 seconds and at full power charge (400 ws) time is a maximum of 1.5
seconds. The unit may be flashed before fully charged. When adjusting flash power
settings downward, the units will bleed stored power until the lowered power setting
is reached. The green READY light will then be re-illuminated.
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