Broncolor Scoro A2 User manual

Scoro
Operating instructions | Bedienungsanleitung | Mode d‘emploi
|| BIWA INC., New York, USA

Bedienungs- und Anzeigeelemente
1. Netzschalter
2. Sicherungsautomat
3. Computeranschlussbuchse
4. Synchronbuchsen
5. Anschlussdose für Netzkabel
6.1 Leuchtenbuchse 1
6.2 Leuchtenbuchse 2
6.3 Leuchtenbuchse 3
7.1 Leuchtenanschluss 1, ein/aus
7.2 Leuchtenanschluss 2, ein/aus
7.3 Leuchtenanschluss 3, ein/aus
8. IR Empfängerzelle und Fotozelle
9.1 Energieregelung Leuchte 1 "q/p"
9.2 Energieregelung Leuchte 2 "q/p"
9.3 Energieregelung Leuchte 3 "q/p"
10. Hauptenergieregelung "q/p"
11. Leuchtzifferanzeige für Blitzenergieverteilung
pro Leuchte
12. Leuchtziffer Hauptenergieanzeige
13. Fotozelle ein/aus
14. IR-Empfänger und/oder RFS-Interface ein/aus
15. Einstelllicht ein/aus
16. Test-Taste & Bereitschaftsanzeige blau,
Störungsanzeige rot
17. Speed-Taste (für schnelle Lade- und Blitzabbrennzeiten)
18. User-Taste (Benutzer Taste)
19. Reset-Taste (Rücksetz Taste)
20. LCD-Display
21. Auswahl-Tasten (Funktion analog Anzeige im LCD-Display)
22. Menu-Taste
23. Griff mit eingebauter Antenne
Eléments de commande et d‘afchage
1. Interrupteur principal
2. Disjoncteur
3. Prise de raccordement pour ordinateur
4. Prise de synchronisation
5. Prise pour raccordement câble réseau
6.1 Prise de torche 1
6.2 Prise de torche 2
6.3 Prise de torche 3
7.1 Interrupteur torche 1, en / hors service
7.2 Interrupteur torche 2, en / hors service
7.3 Interrupteur torche 3, en / hors service
8. Cellule réceptrice IR et cellule photo-électrique
9.1 Réglage de la puissance torche 1 "q/p"
9.2 Réglage de la puissance torche 2 "q/p"
9.3 Réglage de la puissance torche 3 "q/p"
10. Réglage principal de la puissance "q/p"
11. Afchage numérique de la répartition lumineuse par torche
12. Afchage numérique principal de la puissance
13. Cellule photo-électrique marche / arrêt
14. Cellule réceptrice IR et/ou interface RFS marche / arrêt
15. Lumière de mise au point marche / arrêt
16. Touche "test", indicateur de disponibilité bleu, indicateur de défaillance rouge
17. Touche "speed" (pour temps de charge et durée d’éclair courts)
18. Touche "user" (touche utilisateur)
19. Touche "reset" (touche de réinitialisation)
20. Afchage LCD
21. Touche de sélection (fonction d’afchage identique à l’afchage LCD)
22. Touche "menu"
23. Poignée avec antenne intégrée
Controls and displays
1. Mains switch
2. Circuit breaker
3. Connection socket for computer
4. Sync socket
5. Connection socket for mains cable
6.1 Lamp outlet 1
6.2 Lamp outlet 2
6.3 Lamp outlet 3
7.1 Lamp key 1, on/off
7.2 Lamp key 2, on/off
7.3 Lamp key 3, on/off
8. IR receiver cell and photocell
9.1 Power selector lamp 1 "q/p"
9.2 Power selector lamp 2 "q/p"
9.3 Power selector lamp 3 "q/p"
10. Master power selector "q/p"
11. Digital power distribution display per lamp
12. Digital master power display
13. Photocell on/off
14. IR receiver and/or RFS-interface on/off
15. Modelling light on/off
16. Test key and "ready" indicator blue, fault display red
17. Speed key (for fast charge and ash duration)
18. User key
19. Reset key
20. LCD display
21. Selection keys (function analogue to display in LCD)
22. Menu key
23. Handle with integrated antenna
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9.2
9.1
7.3
7.2
7.1
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6.3
20 21 22 1 2 3 423 Scoro A4S | A2S Scoro A4 | A2

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We are pleased you have chosen a broncolor Scoro power pack which is a high-quality product in every
respect. If used properly, it will render you many years of good service. Please read all the information
contained in these operating instructions carefully. They contain important details on the use, safety
and maintenance of the appliance. Keep these operating instructions in a safe place and pass them on
to further users if necessary.
Observe the safety instructions.
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Important safety instructions 6
1. Application Scoro 9
2. Start up 9
3. LCD display and menu system 10
4. Energy control 12
. Lamp outlets 13
6. Modelling light 14
7. Release 16
8. Remote control 17
9. Displays visual/audible 18
10. Special functions 19
11. Protective facilities 21
12. Lamp compatibility 21
13. Service/repair 21
14. Additional functions and their listing in LCD main menu 22
1. Technical data 28
16. Environmental protection information 32
17. Guarantee 32

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broncolor ash light systems should be utilised exclusively for professional photo shootings by
qualied personnel. Before starting up your ash light equipment carefully read all the informa-
tion in your operating instructions. The safety instructions in the operating instructions must be
strictly followed!
> Read and understand all instructions before using!
> Remove the transport protection and the packing material!
> Close supervision is necessary when any appliance is used near children. Do not leave the ash
light appliance unattended while in use!
> Flash light contains, similar to sunlight, a specic portion of UV radiation! The undesirable side ef-
fects on skin and eyes are considerably reduced by using ash tubes or protecting glasses with UV
safety measures! Nevertheless, taking pictures at close distances with unprotected skin and eyes
should be avoided! Also avoid eye contact with the light source! The maximum daily UV radiation
according to IEC 6033-2-27 / DIN 031-10 is: 0 J/m2. This value should not be exceeded!
> With due allowance for heat radiation, the distance between the lamp and a person or between the
lamp and inammable or heat sensitive surfaces should be at a minimum distance of 1 m!
> The power pack must be switched off to plug-in and to unplug! The lamp plugs and sockets have
mechanical interlocks! When plugging in, ensure that those interlocks engage completely! To un-
plug, push down the locking spring below the cable guide and lift out the plug from the socket!
> Prior to replacing ash tubes, halogen lamps, protecting glasses or fuses, disconnect the power
pack and the lamp from the power supply! Prior to replacing the halogen lamp or the ash tube,
the lamp should cool down for 10 min.!
> broncolor ash light systems should only be equipped with original broncolor ash tubes, original
broncolor combustible and packing material, original broncolor accessories, and also original
broncolor spare parts!
> broncolor power packs, lamps and accessories meet an extremely high safety standard! When
connecting broncolor lamps to power packs of other brands or broncolor power packs to lamp
bases or accessories of other brands, integrated safety measures may become ineffective! Due
to different design features and contact assignment of the lamp plugs of other brands, the user
himself/herself may even be at risk. We offer no guarantee and accept no liability for damages
which may be caused by this type of usage!
> Only lamps which are approved for operation with this power pack should be utilised!
> Only earthed extension cables which are approved for operation with the corresponding lamp
should be utilised!
> To avoid the risk of re, electric shock or injury to persons utilise exclusively the accessory recom-
mended by the manufacturer!
> Check that the mains voltage corresponds to the information on the type plate of the unit!
> The ash light equipment is designed for use in dry conditions and in an ambient temperature
from 0°C to 3°C! The ash light equipment has to be protected from wetness, condensation, from
dripping and splash water, humidity, dirt, sand, metal chips and exposure to dust!
> Protect the ash light equipment from electromagnetic elds, shock and vibration!
> Protect the ash light equipment from heat and frost! If the power pack freezes continuous
loss of power output and serious technical damage can result!
>
Sudden temperature differences can cause condensation water in the unit! In such situations
the equipment must stay for 1 hour in a well ventilated place to acclimatise to the new tem-
perature before start up!
> Do not operate the units in an environment where there is a risk of explosion!
> The power pack should not be operated in or near water! Attention: high voltage!
> The power pack and the lamps should not be immersed in water or other liquids!
It could cause an electric shock!
> Remove the transport protection cap on the front side of the lamp before connecting it to the
power pack!
> For safety reasons, never operate the lamp base without the protecting glass in place! UV-
coated protecting glasses or UV-coated ash tubes must be utilised as a protection against UV
radiation for eyes and skin!
> Before operation the lamp has to be fastened on a stand or a suspension device!
The lamp must be locked by tightening the mounting screw!
> Only sand-lled fuses of the type indicated on the safety type plate may be used! Sand-lled
fuses can be identied by their opaque fuse body! With incorrect fuse protection the halogen
lamp may burst!
> Filters or diffusers should not be fastened directly on the ash tube, halogen modelling lamp
or protecting glass!
> Do not operate appliance with a damaged earthed cable. Cables which are damaged or twisted
must be replaced!
> The unit must only be connected to an earthed socket, or an emergency power generator!
> If an extension cable is necessary, a cable with a current rating at least equal to that of the
appliance should be used. Cables rated for less amperage than the appliance may overheat.
When using a cable reel, it must be completely unrolled before use to prevent overheating of
the cable!
> The unit is suitable for operation with a motor generator provided that the voltage lies within
all the load conditions (including capacitive load) and within the tolerance limit of 200-264 V
or 9-13 V! From experience this means that only electronic stabilised motor generators are
to be utilised! When operating on unstabilised motor generators, voltage peaks of 300 V and
more have been observed! This can lead to damages for which we assume no liability!
>
Do not operate the lamps inside a bag or a box!
> The ventilation slots on the unit or on the lamp should not be covered!
> Pay attention when laying, clearing away or rolling up cables that they do not contact hot sur-
faces or parts of lamps and that they will not be tripped over by persons!

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> Do not touch the connection socket for mains cable and lamp outlets on the power pack and do not
poke in them with metal objects!
> Flash tubes, halogen modelling lamps and protecting glasses heat up to a high operating tem-
perature, this also applies to the front side of the lamps! Therefore the attachments also assume
high temperatures! Handle with care! Contact with hot components can cause injuries!
> Do not come into contact with glass or metal whilst operating the ash light system!
> Let the unit and its connected lamp base cool completely after use and before packing!
> Always unplug appliance from electrical socket before cleaning and servicing and when not in use!
Never jerk cable to pull the plug from the socket. Grasp plug and pull to disconnect!
> Dropped or damaged units or lamps must be checked by a specialist before reconnection!
>
To reduce the risk of electric shock, never open the power pack or lamps! Dangerous voltag-
es could still remain inside the unit even after it has been disconnected from the mains supply.
Therefore, take the unit to an authorised broncolor service station when service or repair work is
required. Incorrect reassembly can cause electric shock, even when the unit is closed.
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> Use original broncolor packing for the transport of the power pack!
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> Use original broncolor packing for the transport of the lamps. Before shipping ash tubes, halo-
gen lamp and protection glass pack them with our protective packing material (foam plastic and
transport cap). If the protective packaging is incomplete, remove ash tube, halogen lamp and
protection glass from the lamp and send them separately!
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We are pleased that you have chosen a "Scoro" power pack which is a high-quality state-of-the-art
product in every respect. If used properly, it will render you many years of good service.
This mains (AC-line) supplied studio ash unit is designed for professional photography. For your
safety use a three-wire extension cable when possible.
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  
As a standard feature, all the Scoro power packs are supplied as multi-voltage units.
They automatically adapt to the respective mains voltage.
Scoro power packs A2S and A4S deliver for all operating voltages (8-240 V)
constant 1600 J or 3200 J.
Scoro power packs A2 and A4 (230V) can also be operated on 100 V or 120 V.
However, the following limitations apply for 100 V –120 V:
> 800 J are available instead of 1600 J (Scoro A2).
> 1600 J are available instead of 3200 J (Scoro A4).
Furthermore, stroboscopic and speed mode are not possible.
It is not possible to inuence the ash duration and colour temperature.
     
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Whenever possible, connect unit to current supply always using an earthed mains plug.
  
Use the mains (AC-line) switch (1) to power up the unit. During the charging process, the digital
master power display (12) ashes, after which, it becomes continuous (see section 12, "Lamp
compatibility").

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  The desired unit functions are selected with the keys "q/p" and conrmed with the key "select".
The selected function is visually highlighted with a bar.
  After selecting the desired function, one reaches the second level. There, the options are visible
within the chosen function, which can then be selected with the keys "q/p", or "-/+". The previ-
ously stored setting is always indicated in a box at the top line. The function on which the cursor
is currently positioned is marked with a bar. 
 The key "quit" or menu (22) leads back to the respective higher level.
Therefore, it is also possible to quit the submenu without storing a new setting.
  
  The key "help" activates an info-text for the respective setting. A practical short description of the
addressed functions is stored there. To return to the main menu press the key "menu" (22).
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The LCD display presents an absolute innovation. It has never been so easy to activate that many
settings with so few keys. The display is a signicant tool, and therefore it is important that, rstly,
you become well acquainted with the structure of the menu system.
The brightness of the user interface can be automatically or manually dimmed dependent on the
ambient light. See LCD setting function "Brightness display" (section 14.20).
  
Directly after switching on the unit a start display appears for approximately  s with information
about the unit and the owner. Afterwards the unit changes automatically to the normal operat-
ing mode. By default, the ash duration (t 01) is shown permanently. In addition, depending on
whether the ash duration or the colour temperature have been altered, the display will adjust
and the current value will be indicated.
When delay (dly), sequence (seq), interval (int), alternate (alt) are activated as well as the studio
and unit address (if desired), the corresponding functions will be shown on the main page. The
functions shown in the display give an overview of the most important activated additional func-
tions of the power pack.
The main menu is called up with the key "menu" (22). At the same time, at the bottom edge of the
display, a user guide appears, showing the selection keys (21 & 22) each with their supplementary
functions ("q/p", "+/-", "select", "cancel", "quit", "help"). To return to normal mode, press the key
"menu" (22). Each set value is displayed in a box at the top of the LCD.

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  
Scoro power packs incorporate an electronic ash cut-off system for all 3 channels. The units
have three individual lamp outlets which can be controlled, with neutral colour (Enhanced Colour
Temperature Control) over the whole range, and with asymmetry up to 6 f-stop intervals and inde-
pendently of each other. The unit allows power selection in 1/10 and whole f-stop intervals.
  
All Scoro units are equipped with an enhanced ECTC-process which ensures that no colour tem-
perature shifts or double exposure can occur during individual power distribution. On partial pow-
er, the colour temperature of the set energy can be inuenced by relative shifts in intervals of 200
K upwards or downwards (see section 14., "Colour temperature"). The control range of the colour
temperature adjustment is increased when on reduced power.
Due to the direct dependence of colour temperature and ash duration, t 0.1 is automatically
adjusted.
 
The lamp outlets of the Scoro units are marked
with the numerals 1 – 3. Lamp plugs and sock-
ets have a mechanical locking device to prevent
them from accidentally coming loose. When
plugging in, ensure that the front part of the
plug is inserted rst, and that the rear locking
device locks completely into place. To release,
press down the locking device spring under
the cable guide and lift out the plug from the
socket. The power pack must be switched off
whilst plugging in and unplugging.
Each outlet may be switched individually (7.1, 7.2, 7.3). The digital power distribution displays (11)
indicate the set energy of each individual lamp. The digital master power display (12) indicates the
total energy control range of all the connected or activated lamps.
It is unnecessary to disconnect a lamp when not in use, simply deactivate it by using the lamp out-
let on/off switch. Energy can be asymmetrically allocated to the individual lamps until the maxi-
mum energy has been achieved. If an additional lamp is connected, and should the other lamps
already be using the maximum energy, no more energy can be allocated to the newly connected
lamp. By reducing the already set total energy, additional energy can be allocated to a further
lamp.
 
  
Use the "q/p" keys (9.1,9.2,9.3) to control the ash energy (ash intensity) on each individual out-
let (1, 2 & 3) within a range of 9 f-stops. The entire energy, however, cannot exceed 1600 J. A value
of 10 in the digital master power display (12) indicates maximum intensity, 1.0 minimum intensity
(3 joules).
Whole numbers are full f-stops, decimals indicate 1/10 of a whole f-stop. Brief pressure on the
keys "q/p" (9.1, 9.2, 9.3, 10) runs the power up (or down) by a 1/10 f-stop level, prolonged pressure
by a full f-stop. The digital display (12) then blinks until charging or discharging has reached the
newly selected level and the "test" key light (16) goes out. An acoustic signal announces that the
new energy level has been achieved.
  
Use the "q/p" keys (9.1,9.2,9.3) to control the
ash energy (ash intensity) on each individual
outlet (1, 2 & 3) within a range of 9.9 f-stops. The
entire energy, however, cannot exceed 3200 J. A
value of 10 in the digital master power display
(12) indicates maximum intensity, 0.1 minimum
intensity (3 joules).
Whole numbers are full f-stops, decimals indi-
cate 1/10 of a whole f-stop. Brief pressure on
the keys "q/p" (9.1, 9.2, 9.3, 10) runs the power
up (or down) by a 1/10 f-stop level, prolonged
pressure by a full f-stop. The digital display (12)
then blinks until charging or discharging has
reached the newly selected level and the "test"
key light (16) goes out. An acoustic sound an-
nounces that the new energy level has been
achieved.

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1
The following operating modes are possible:
 When working with only a single power pack (in asymmetrical operation); using
the setting "propmax", the modelling light of the lamp with the highest ash en-
ergy operates at full output, and the other lamps will be proportionally dimmed,
in accordance with their power settings.
  All lamps with full modelling light, independent of ash output, type of power
pack and output distribution.
   Lighting level reduced for all lamps to reduce power consumption and extend
the service life of the halogen lamps.
  These levels allow adapting the Scoro units to the proportionality of other
broncolor power packs.
 If a power pack is used with less power, it is known that the halogen modelling
light is relatively weak and yellowish. To solve this problem, all broncolor power
packs may be operated with higher modelling light proportionality.
              
  



  
To avoid overloading the mains supply (AC-line), the 100 - 120 V versions of the power packs
reduce the modelling light intensity during charging. You can clear this factory-installed feature
if the power rating of the mains supply (AC-line) is sufcient - see setting possibilities of the
dimmer in section 14.11. When working on poor-quality mains supplies (AC-line) you can also
slow down the charging rate with the additional function "charge time" – this reduces the risk of
blowing the supply fuses (section 14.10).¨
During fast charging of Scoro A2S and A4S, the modelling light is dimmed, with the exception of
the lamp with the highest power, to avoid overloading the mains supply, even when no reduction /
dimmer was set (section 14.11).
  
The switch on the lamp is used to switch the modelling light on and off. To avoid damage to the
lamp lament, always switch off the modelling light before moving the lamp.
 
  
Example with lamp energy "8.7":
>  ash monitor has detected a misre
>  lamp connected but switched off
>  no lamp connected
>  no energy allocation possible
(the entire energy has already been used up by other lamps)
 
The "mod" key (1) switches on the modelling lamp for all connected lamps. When switched on,
the blue LED next to the "mod" key lights up. The lamps have also an additional modelling lamp
switch. Furthermore, it is possible to operate the modelling light proportionally (section 6.1) and
adapt it to the various maximum outputs of broncolor power packs.
Pressing the "mod" key (1) (for 1 s) when the modelling lamp is on, will give direct access to the
"full" mode. To return to the previous mode briey press "mod" again.
             


  
The modelling light brightness can be set proportionally to the ash intensity.
Stages prop1, prop2, prop3, prop4 and prop are used to adapt the modelling light brightness of
power packs with different output. The setting "modelling light proportional" duly allows for the
output set, the number of lamps as well as a possible asymmetrical energy distribution of the
Scoro power packs.
Proportionality is guaranteed if the identical operating mode has been set for all power packs. The
higher the digit, the brighter the modelling light.

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 
  
As a standard feature, Scoro power packs are supplied with a builtin RFS system. The antenna is
not visible as it is integrated into the handle. RFS can be switched on or off with the key "ir/rf" (14).
A ash release is activated via RFS and IR by default. The denition of the IR/RFS key is entered in
the LCD display under the position "Flash control" (section 14.12). The following settings are pos-
sible: IR/-, -/RFS, IR/RFS. Switching off the RFS, simultaneously deactivates all the RFS functions
from the camera transmitter. However, the computer connection with RFS is maintained.
For ash triggering via RFS, the channel (studio address) must correspond with the channel of
the RFS transmitter. The denition of the channel (studio address) is entered in the LCD display
under the position "studio address" (section 14.14). If the power pack is triggered via RFS, ash
triggering follows with a minimal time delay of approximately 0.8 msec.
If RFS is used only for ash triggering (but not for remote control), the unit address is irrelevant.
  
The IR receiver can be switched on or off with the key "ir/rf" (14). If the function is activated, the
blue LED next to the key lights up. A ash release is activated via RFS and IR by default. The
denition of the IR/RF key is entered in the LCD display under "Flash control"(section 14.12). The
following settings are possible: IR/-, -/RFS, IR/RFS.
Scoro power packs may be triggered by broncolor infrared transmitters. If the power pack is trig-
gered via infrared, the ash release follows with a minimal time delay of approximately 0.8 msec.
  
The photocell can be switched on or off using the "cell" key (13). If it is activated, the blue LED next
to the key lights up. After the rst ash of a sequence, the active photocell will be deactivated and
the blue info-LED next to the "cell" key (13) blinks. By pressing the "cell" key it is reactivated.
  
The synchronous cables art. no. 34.111.00 and 34.112.00 may be plugged into the sync socket (4)
to trigger ashes via cable.
  
This key (16) allows manual release of the power pack. Flash release is possible as soon as 70 %
of the set energy is available.
The visual ready signal (16) however, lights up only when 100 % is available.
 
All broncolor infrared remote controls (servor) can cause inadvertent ash triggering. In this case,
switch off the "IR" function (see section 14.12).
 
The remote control system has 20 channels (studio addresses) with up to 20 unit addresses per
channel. The channels assign each an independent workstation. Each ash unit within a worksta-
tion is identiable by its own unit address. Every other workstation can each operate up to 20 ash
units. Therefore, ash units of multiple workstations are clearly identiable. A PC or Macintosh
computer, or an RFS transmitter can control all the ash units of a studio workstation (channel /
studio address).
  
All Scoro A power packs have a built in interface which allows remote control or ash triggering of
the power pack via radio from RFS transmitter, as well as RFS transceiver from PC or Macintosh
computer. Therefore all the Scoro power pack functions can be comfortably controlled from a
digital workstation (see diagram).
PC / Macintosh screen display
  
Remote control by means of RFS may be performed via separate channels (studio workstations).
These can be set in the LCD menu under "studio address" (see section 14.14). All ash units within
a studio workstation must have the same channel number (studio address).
  
Unit addresses will be assigned to each power pack for individual control. (See LCD menu "unit
address", section 14.1).

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 
  
Scoro units are equipped with a computer connection socket (3). This allows operation of the
power pack from the computer via cable. Each channel can control up to 20 units. Hence, Scoro
power packs can be remotely controlled by cable with the Bron studio software.
 
  
            



  


  
     


                

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  
  



  



  
  
The blinking digital display of the channel concerned can be deactivated by pressing the key "lamp
connection on/off" (7.1, 7.2, 7.3).
If the fault indication is not caused by the lamp, the power pack must be switched off and on again.
Should the test release key remain red, please contact a broncolor service station.
  
When the ash discharge fails, a warning signal (two-sound tone) of approx. 0. s duration will
sound and the display (11) of the relevant lamp will ash.
  
  
> Key sound (setting of volume is explained in section 14.19).
  
> End of charging or discharging (setting of volume is explained in section 14.18).
  
> Energy limit top or bottom when controlling energy via RFS transmitter.
> Reset key pressed for 2 s (resetting of additional functions).
> Reset key pressed for 10 s (reset to factory settings).
  
> Technical fault. Ready signal (16) lights red.
> Flash monitoring. The display of the lamp which has not red lights up.
> Beginning and end of a thermal blocking procedure. Display in LCD.
> A suggestion appears on the LCD when setting changes are not possible with the previous
specications.
 
 
Flash duration t 0.1 and charge time are reduced by pressing the
speed key (17). Therefore, Scoro power packs are optimised for the
shooting of moving objects and / or fast image sequences. As soon as
the speed key is activated, the corresponding LED lights blue and the
maximum ash energy of A2 models is reduced from 1600 J to 1200
J, and the energy of A4 models is reduced from 3200 J to 2400 J. In
speed operation, the colour temperature is fractionally colder, how-
ever, consistent over the energy adjustment range.
The display of the maximum output (12) can be adjusted with the function "max. display"
(see section 14.22).