Bowens QUADX BWL-0335/2 - Manual (Page 10)

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The Main Selection Menu
QUA DX
The Main Selection Menu offer the ability to control and adjust the following common functions.
1. Modelling
2. Bracketing
3. Speaker On/Off
4. IR Channel
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 the Information Menu.
To select an item, use the & buttons 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. From here use the & buttons
to adjust the value.
In all cases use to go back.
Modelling Option Summary:
Modelling Mode Lamp Proportional
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
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 right arrow key 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 lamp is set differently to any
other.
Bracketing.
Bracketing allows three 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 forst thing to do when using bracketing is to ensure
that you have set the bracket step. Scroll as follows:
Bracketing Set Bracket Step. Now use & to adjust the number from 0.1 stop to 0.9 stop.
Press when set.
MAIN SELECTION MENU
BRACKETING MODE
> MODELLING MODE
SPEAKER ON/OFF
The Main Selection Menu (Cont.)
The unit is considered to be in Bracketing Mode when the display indicates Bracketing Options or
Bracketing Mode. Under these conditions the unit will automatically check and warn if the selection is
not possible within the existing setting constraints. A warning occurs if the bracket setup will take the
unit outside of its normal operating range.
Bracketing Mode Example
As an example, assume a single head in socket A1 set for 7.0. First select 0.3 stop bracket step. Now
select Low to High by scrolling and pressing .
The screen indicates the first flash will occur 0.3 stop
below the present power setting and the final flash will
be 0.3 stop above the present power setting. At any
time, pressing will take you back and out of the
bracketing mode.
Speaker On/Off
This menu allows the speaker to be switched On or Off.
Use the & buttons to toggle the speaker On
or Off.
Set IR Channel
This menu allows the Infra-Red Channel to be adjusted.
Use the & buttons to adjust the IR Channel.
Setting ALL allows the unit to respond to any IR
Transmitter.
Advanced Options.
To select AdvanceD Options press from this menu.
See Advanced Options Section for more information.
BRACKETING MODE
START -0.3F NEXT
CENTRE 0.3F PENDING
FINISH+0.3F PENDING
SPEAKER ON/OFF MENU
THE SPEAKER IS ON
IR CHANNEL SETUP
USE UP/DOWN TO MODIFY
CURRENT CHANNEL = 1
MAIN SELECTION MENU
SET IR CHANNEL
> ADVANCED OPTIONS
BRACKETING MODES