Initial setup, Flash modes – RiME LITE i flash User Manual

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Initial Setup

The i-series flash unit ships with a Hard Plastic Protective Cover, in place over the flashtube and Pyrex
Glass Dome to protect these items in transit. The Plastic Cover must be removed before using the unit.

The battery is not fully charged direct from the factory. To ensure optimum battery lifespan, kindly charge
the battery for approximately 8 hours for the first time before using. To charge the i-series;

1) Connect strobe with the Charger to an electrical outlet (110v-240v).

2) The LED Battery Status (12 on page 2) indicator will change from Charge to Full once it is fully charged.

Please perform the following for the preliminary testing for your strobe;

1) Turn the Control Dial for Flash Power (1 on page 2) to the Right to increase the Power output and Left to
reduce the Power Output (Check the FND Display and the numerical number should change according).

2) Press the Test Button (7 on page 2) to test fire the flash

(CAUTION: Avoid looking at the flash tube or pointing it to people or animal at close range while testing the
strobe. It will cause severe visual disorder including blindness)

Flash Modes

The i-Series comes in 3 modes of shooting; Normal Mode, High Flash Duration Mode and Stroboscopic
Mode
. Therefore a clear understanding of the various mode is important before using the strobe.

Normal Mode

Ÿ This is the standard mode for the strobe.

Ÿ Turn the Flash Power Control Dial (1 on page 2) to the Right to increase the power or to the Left
to reduce the power

Ÿ The Highest power is indicated as 7.0 in the FND display

Ÿ The Lowest power is indicated as 1.0 in the FND display

Ÿ The strobe allow user to make fine adjustment of 0.5 step.

Model

F 7.0

F 6.0

F 5.0

F 4.0

F 3.0

F 2.0

F 1.0

i2

(200w)

200w/s

100w/s

50w/s

25w/s

12w/s

6w/s

3w/s

Colour

Temperature

5380 k

5430 k

5420 k

5330 k

5420 k

5440 k

5440 k

i4

(400w)

400w/s

200w/s

100w/s

50w/s

25w/s

12w/s

6w/s

Colour

Temperature

5420 k

5480 k

5560 k

5600 k

5590 k

5550 k

5500 k

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