Quantum Instruments K37174 - Manual (Page 2)

Turbo 2x2 powers two pieces of photo gear at the same time. Socket cov-
ers keep rain and dirt out of one (or both) sockets when not being used.
Turbo Camera Cables and Flash Cables come in several styles, defined
by their initial letters or prefixes:
“CD” Camera Cables power digital cameras from any Quantum Turbo
model. Examples are CD1, CD3, CD30. “SD” Camera Cables power dig-
ital cameras from Turbo 2x2 only. Examples are SD2, SD4, SD6.
Plug a CD or SD cable into either socket of Turbo 2x2, and into the cam-
era it is designed for. Turbo 2x2 automatically adjusts the DC low voltage
correctly for your type of camera.
“C” series Flash Cables power flashes from any Turbo model. Examples
are CK, CKE, CM4, CV, CZ, etc. They power flashes with high voltage,
rapid recycling power. Plug them into either Turbo 2x2 socket and into
your flash.
Quantum Qflash “T” models come with their own power cord which plugs
into Turbo 2x2.
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Turn Turbo 2x2 OFF before attaching or removing cables.
To turn Turbo 2x2 on press and hold the button marked [ ] until the lights
come on. To turn off, press and hold the button until the lights go out.
When Turbo 2x2 turns on the fuel gauge LED’s turn on and off during a
brief self check. When the self check finishes, the fuel gauge turns on
steadily to indicate capacity.
The two sockets are called A and B. Two yellow LED panel indicators are
marked A and B. The indicators A and/or B will light steadily when con-
nected to a camera or flash. Please see Sections 6 and 7 for LED indi-
cations of the status of your Turbo 2x2 and/or any problems that it may
have detected.
You may connect flashes or digicams to one or both sockets. Keep
unused
sockets clean and dry with the attached covers.
4. OPERATION
Power a digital camera and flash together with the Turbo 2x2 (two-by-
two), or power two flashes or two cameras. The versatility and power of
a Turbo 2x2 make it the most capable flash/camera portable power pack
Quantum has developed to date.
Turbo 2x2 uses the latest technology Nickel Metal Hydride (NiMH) battery.
The battery provides bursts of high power for quick flash recycling, great
capacity, no memory, and long life. Quantum’s NiMH battery also weighs
less than other high power batteries!
1. INTRODUCTION
For best results charge your Turbo 2x2 the night before each use. The
nature of Nickel Metal Hydride batteries is that they loose a portion of
charge every day. Charging the night before or right before use insures
maximum capacity for your job.
The “fuel gauge” is a computer calculated monitor of remaining battery
power. The “fuel gauge” also displays the amount of charge during
recharging. When powering cameras and flashes, the green indicators go
out as battery power is used up. With only one green indicator lit less than
25% capacity remains.
When the green 25% indicator blinks, Turbo 2x2 has shut down power and
must be recharged.
During charging, the green indicators blink on as charge is returned to the
battery. When the green 100% indicator lights steadily, charging is com-
plete. See Section 5 for more charging details.
3. QUICK GUIDE
• Do not disassemble the Turbo 2x2. High voltage!
• Return defective equipment only to dealers, distributors,
or Quantum.
• Never put metal objects near either socket. Keep children away.
• Turn Turbo 2x2 off before attaching or removing cables.
• Turbo 2x2 is powerful! Do not exceed flash’s maximum
consecutive full-power flashes (see flash instructions, or
else 36 flashes). Then rest flash until it cools.
Note: no limit for Qflash.
2. WARNINGS AND CAUTIONS
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