Photogenic Professional Lighting StudioMax II - Manual (Page 7)

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Power Off:
Turning OFF the POWER switch will turn OFF both the AC line power
and the battery pack power connection. The POWER switch must be ON
for either power source. The battery pack will also have a POWER switch,
which must be turned ON and OFF.
The
Studio Max II POWER OFF position will “dump” the stored power in the
flash capacitors by flashing the unit. This is for safety and reliability.
Synchronization and Triggering:
Triggering is accomplished by using a camera flash or a trigger cable from one
Studio Max II to the camera shutter contacts of ”X” or “zero” delay. Other units in
the system are then triggered by photoslave operation, or a “daisy-chain”
connection of all SYNC jacks. It is best to connect the fill light directly to the
camera since it will be positioned furthest back in the studio and will usually
provide sufficient illumination to trigger the other units. It is suggested that all
walls and ceiling be painted either in white or light neutral colors for most reliable
photoslave operation.
After the trigger cord is properly connected, check the synchronization with the
camera. Adjust the lighting unit to same height as the camera lens and face the
lights into the lens. The lens aperture should be open to its fullest extent and set on
“X” or “zero” delay. Remove the camera back. It is best to perform this test with
the modeling lamps turned off.
While looking at the lens through the back of the camera, operate the
shutter. A few sheets of white paper in front of the lens will cut down the
brilliance of the flash and aid in making the observation. The flash of the
light should then appear as a circle the same size as the aperture. If the
circle is flattened on the sides, or if no light appears through the lens, the
shutter is not synchronized. If the shutter appears not to be synchronized, a
reputable camera repair shop should check the shutter contacts.
AK160 and AK320 Accessories:
A large assortment of standard reflectors, umbrellas, softboxes, snoots, barndoors
and cases. (See the listing later in this manual)
AK160B and AK320B Accessories:
A battery pack power source is available, as well as the large assortment of
standard reflectors, umbrellas, soft boxes, snoots, barndoors and cases. (See the
listing later in this manual)