Photogenic Professional Lighting Matrix MCD400R Monolight with Ion Inverter, Beauty Dish, Grid, and Stand - Manual (Page 3)

P a g e 3 | 16
1.0 Preparing Your Flash For Use
1.1 Safety Notes
a. Do not use your flash in an environment where moisture or flammable vapor is likely to come in
contact with the unit.
b. A fire hazard exists if flammable materials are placed in close proximity to either the flash tube or
the modeling lamp when the unit is in use.
c. Do not restrict air vents while in use.
d. Avoid placing cables where they can be tripped over. Protect from heavy, sharp object or hot object,
which may cause damage. Replace damaged cables immediately.
e. Turn the power off and unplug the power cord if the flash is not going to be used for a while.
f.
Do not flash over 8 times in a minute at full power.
g. We recommend applying power to the flash unit for 2 hours prior to initial use and after an extended
period of inactivity (every month).
h. Select a stand or supply system of suitable weight and dimensions to ensure stable operation of
the unit.
1.2 Install Reflector / Protective Cap and Modeling Lamp
a. Ensure the flash is switched off and disconnected from AC power supply.
b. To remove black plastic cap, push the latch knob back towards the rear of the unit and rotate the
protective cap counter clockwise (Fig. 1).
c. Screw the modeling lamp into lamp holder in the center of the flash (Fig.2).
d. Install the reflector provided. Align the three pegs on the reflector with the three slots. Press the
reflector in and rotate clockwise until it locks in place (Fig.3) with the umbrella hole at the bottom.
e. To remove reflector, push the latch knob back towards the rear of the unit and rotate the reflector
counter clockwise (Fig. 4)
f. Always install the protective cap when transporting the unit to avoid damaging the flash tube.
g. NEVER operate the flash with the plastic protective cap installed.
h. CAUTION: Do not touch the lamp with your bare hands. Oil residue from your fingers can cause
the surface of the lamp to heat unevenly and explode. Use white cotton gloves or a clean cloth.
i. CAUTION: Take care when fitting or removing reflectors to avoid damaging the flash tube assembly.
The flash tube is very delicate; avoid unnecessary handling of the flash tube. Always switch power
off and disconnect from the AC power supply power cord before fitting and changing reflectors.
Figure 1 Figure 2 Figure 3 Figure 4