FlashPoint MONOLIGHT DG-400 User manual

MONOLIGHT DG-400/DG-600
Safety Precautions:
1. Before using the light, make sure that the electrical outlet
of your local power supplier matches the power regulation
indicated on your lighting equipment.
2. Do not use any power supply other than the AC specifica-
tion indicated on your equipment.
3. Do not expose your lighting equipment to sunshine, mois-
ture, dust, dirt, rain, or water.
4. Any exposure to chemical solutions, gasoline, grease, oil,
paint, or detergents can result in permanent damage to
your equipment.
5. Do not insert metal parts into any lighting equipment.
6. Dry your hands before handling the equipment, as touch-
ing your equipment with wet hands is dangerous to both
the equipment and to you.
7. Do not keep the power on when the light is not in use.
8. Do not attempt repairs to your lighting equipment person-
ally. If a problem arises, contact the store from which you
purchased the light.
9. This flash has an over-frequency protection circuit, rapid
continuous firing of your flash will cause an audible alert.
continued rapid firing after audible alert will cause the
flash to cease operation and trigger a “cool down” period
of approximately of 10 seconds. after this period, the flash
will resume operation. You may also reboot the flash by
cycling the power off and then on.
Light Body & Rear Control Panel
1. Power Socket (include fuse)
2. Modeling Lamp
3. Buzz Switch
4. Ready Light & Test Button
5. Accessory Lock Lever
6. Handle Grip
7. Slave Sensor
8. Digital Screen
9. Multi-function Knob
10. Sensor Button
11. Synch Socket
12. Power Switch (AC/DC)
13. Angle Adjustment Handle
14. Stand mounting bolt
15. Battery Socket
Model DG-600 DG-600
1 Maximum Watt Seconds 200 ws 300 ws
2 Guide Number (ISO 100) 45m 58m
3 Flash Duration 1/10000 - 1/800s 1/10000 - 1/800s
4 Flash Variability Stepless Control from Full Stepless Control from Full
Power to 1/32 Power Power to 1/32 Power
5 Flash Beam Width 55° 55°
6 Recycling Time 0.5 - 1 Second <1.5 Seconds
7 Recycling Time - Battery <1.5 Seconds <3 Seconds
8 Recycle confirm Yes Yes
9 Flash Ready Indicator Yes Yes
10 Modeling Light Wattage 7 watts LED 7 watts LED
11 Color Temperature 5600° K 5600° K
12 Modeling Bulb Base No No
13 User replaceable flashtube Yes Yes
14 Built-In Slave Yes Yes
15 Slave Sensitivity 30ft. Radius,360 Degree 30ft. Radius,360 Degree
16 Synch Terminal Yes Yes
17 Synch Terminal Type 3.5 3.5
18 Synch Voltage 6V DC 6V DC
19 Voltage Stabilization 340V+-0. 5% 340V+-0. 5%
20 Fan Cooled Yes Yes
21 Test Button Yes Yes
22 Power Supply AC100 - 130V 60Hz AC100 - 130V 60Hz
23 Fuse 8A 8A
24 Reflector/Removable Yes Yes
25 Mount Flashpoint Flashpoint
26 Housing Type Plastic Plastic
27 Dimensions 100x120x200mm 100x120x200mm
26 Weight 1.8kg 2.0kg
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Directions For Use:
AC Power Supply Operations:
1. Turn on the Light, Turn on the power by pressing the power switch(12) to ”–” position, the charge indicator will turn green when the
flash has been fully charged.
2. Test Flash, Press the test button(4) to make sure the flash is working.
3. Slave Sensor, Press the sensor button(10), then you can use the built-in slave sensor to trigger the light.
4. Synch Cord, Link the flash to your camera with a synch cord to trigger the light.
5. Audio Signal, Set the switch will activate an audio signal to remind you when the power has been fully recharged.
6. Modeling Lamp, Turn off modeling lamp, indicator light is off, when indicator light show green, can adjust flash light and modeling lamp
at the same time. Press the knob(9), the indicator light will show red, then we can adjust the modeling lamp and flash light power
separately.
7. Adjust Output Power for Flash, Use the power setting controller for the desired exposure. the power level can be set continuously from
1/32 to full power.
8. Reflector Loading and Unloading, The reflector has 3 pins around the perimeter of it’s base. Line these pins up with the corresponding
notches in the strobe heads front collar. Then rotating the reflector clockwise until it locks into position. to remove the reflector, push
the locking bolt on the top of the strobe and rotate the reflector counterclockwise, then pull it way from the strobe.
9. Replace flash tube, For safety purpose, please switch off the power for at least 10 minutes before changing the flash tube. Do not
touch the anode and cathode of the flash-tube.
10. Malfunction Alert, When there is malfunction in your flash, the beeper will buzz to give you an alert. now please cut off the power
immediately and turn it on again. If the same situation repeats, send the strobe back to the store from which you buy it for technical
service.
DC Power Supply Operations:
1. Please first check if the battery pack switch is set to “off” position, then plug the cord into battery pack and connect it to the flash, then
tighten it.
2. Set the battery pack switch to “BATT” position, press down the power switch to”=” ,when the charge indicator is on indicating your
flash has been fully charged. Press test button to make sure your flash is working.
3. When use with the battery pack, the functions of Modeling lamp will be off after 10s in order to save electricity.
4. For safety purpose, please don’t charge the flash through the AC power supply or battery pack at the same time, no mixing charge!
5. The battery pack will get hot during the use, please don’t continuously fire your flash rapidly over 6 times.
In The Box
• Studio Strobe Body 1
• Power Cable 1
• Synch Cord 1
• Standard Reflector 1
• Protective Cover 1
• Owner’s Manual
Optional Accessories:
• Barndoors,
• Honeycomb,
• Snoot kit,
• Soft Boxes (in different sizes),
• Studio Umbrellas (in different colors and sizes),
• Radio Trigger kit,
• Light stands & Background Supporting Series.