Fomei Digitalis 600 User manual

Digitalis 600/400/200

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Contents
1. Safety precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
2. Preparing the product for use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
3. Name of components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
4. Control panel functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
5. Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
6. Use of your flash head . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
7. Maintenance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
8. Troubleshooting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
9. Technical precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
10.Warning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
1. Safety precautions
1. Do not touch the modelling lamp with your bare hands. It could lead to an oily fingerprints which
reduce the lamp lifetime, or it could result in an explosion and endanger your health. Always use textile
gloves or a piece of cloth for inserting or removing the modelling lamp. The device must be turned
off by the Power switch (no. 10, page 3) while changing the modelling lamp. There is a danger of
electrical injury or burns if the device is not turned off.
2. Keep the device away from children. This device is for professional photography, therefore it should be
only used by a person who knows studio photography.
3. Keep the device away from water. It is not waterproof or water resistant.
4. Be careful when changing accessories (reflectors, snoot reflectors, soft boxes and others). Accessory
can be hot because of the modelling lamp and you can burn yourself. Leave the accessory on the
device until it cools down, then you can remove it.
5. Keep the plastic cover on the device during transport because of the possibility of breaking the
modelling lamp and flash lamp. This can lead to an injury.
6. Be careful when using a snoot reflector with the modelling lamp turned on. Snoot reflector is an
accessory which causes bad ventilation and this can lead to fire or the device and snoot reflector can
be damaged.
7. Be careful when using reflector with barn doors and plastic colour filters. Not all the plastic filters are
heat-resistant. The filters can be burnt and hurt you or damage your studio equipment.
8. When you are done with photographing always turn the device off (button no. 10) and unplug the power
cable. This protects the device from voltage fluctuations which can damage the device or cause fire.
9. In case of malfunction, always contact the professional Fomei service.
2. Preparing the product for use
1. Remove the studio flash from the box.
2. Mount the light on the light stand or on ceiling support system. To secure the light in place,
use the fixing screw.
3. Remove the cover of the lamp with the help of the bayonet lock.
4. Install the reflector, the softbox or other accessories.
5. Connect the electric cable into the light and connect the power cable into the wall outlet.
6. Switch on the power switch to turn the light on.
7. The studio flash is ready for work in the photostudio.

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4. Control panel functions
1MODEL – modelling lamp power regulation
2FLASH – flash power regulation (full power, 3/4,
1/2, 1/64)
3SLOT for wireless receiver
4PROP – proportional power control of modelling
lamp and flash
5IR SENSOR – light sensitive sensor for wireless flash
triggering
6CELL – on/off IR sensor for wireless flash use
7INPUT/FUSE – power cable input/fuse
8SYNC – “synchro” cable input
9SOUND – sound signalization of charged flash
0POWER – main switch for turning the device on/off
qa TEST – flash readiness control button
3. Name of components
1glass cover of lamps
2modelling lamp
3flash lamp
4bayonet for attaching
accessories
5IR light sensor
6control panel
7stand mounting screw
8joint for adjusting light angle
9control panel
2 3 4 5 6
1 7 8
9
1 2 3564
7 8 9 1110

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5. Specifications
6. Using your flash head
1. The light intensity, power output and all other settings are set to minimum levels. These are the factory
default settings .
2. Before you switch the flash on, check the light intensity of the modelling lamp and flash.
3. Connect the synchro cable to the synchro connector.
4. Switch the equipment on. The blue control light comes on.
5. Never forget to discharge the residual voltage before switching the flash off.
7. Maintenance
1. How to change the modelling lamp
- Before changing the lamp, let the equipment cool down.
- Be careful not to leave dirt or fingerprints on the lamp. After lamp replacement, clean the lamp with
soft and dry cloth.
2. How to change the fuse
- First, disconnect the AC input cord.
- Open the fuse cover and remove the fuse.
- Check the fuse and if it is broken, replace with a new one.
3. Flash maintenance
- During storage, keep the flash lamp free from dust and dirt.
- Dirt and grease on the reflector and on the flash lamp will shorten their operating life. Dirt decreases
the colour temperature of the emitted light. Clean with a soft, dry cloth.
* Notes: If the voltage in the wall outlet is lower than the required voltage, full recharge may not be possible.
Check the wall outlet voltage before connecting the equipment. The manufacturer reserves the right
to change the specification of the product, without previous notice whatsoever.
Model Digitalis 600 Digitalis 400 Digitalis 200
Lamp output /Ws/ 600 400 200
Flash charge/s/ 0.1 – 2.2 0.1 – 1.9 0.1 – 1.7
Flash length/s/ 1/1700 1/2300 1/4000
Flash colour temperature/K/ 5600 5610 5580
Test bulb output /W/ 100 100 100
Test lamp colour temperature 3200 3200 3200
Dimensions 38.5 x 11.5 x 12 38.5 x 11.5 x 12 38.5 x 11.5 x 12
Weight 2.7 2.5 2.3
Order number FY7772 FY7771 FY7770

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8. Troubleshooting
PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE REMEDY
Light-sensitive diode is not
functioning
Diode is turned off. Check, whether or not the CELL
button is turned on.
The infrared light cannot reach
the IR sensor.
Change the position of the
infrared light, so it can reach
the sensor.
Too much ambient light is
interfering with the reception
sensor.
Move the equipment to a darker
environment.
Synchro cable is not working The inside of the synchro
connector is dirty or dusty.
Clean the connector.
Shortcut in the synchro cable
or bad connection.
Change the cable (Press the
test button to check if the flash
is working properly).
The device is not working Incorrect input voltage. - Check the connection of the AC
input cord.
- Make sure all connectors are
hooked up properly.
- Check the fuse.
Other Contact the nearest authorized dealer or retailer. Have the
equipment checked by an authorized dealer or retailer. This will
ensure correct function of the product and continuatien warranty
validity.
The manufacturer reserves the right to change the specification of the product, without previous notice
whatsoever.
9. Technical information
Model Digitalis
Manufacturer Fomei a.s.
Input voltage AC 220-240V-50 Hz
Modelling lamp Max. 100 W
Flash lamp fuse 250 V T5AL
Modelling lamp fuse 250 V T10AL
Safety distance from flash Min. 1m

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THE CROSSED-OUT WHEELED BIN MEANS THAT WITHIN
THE EUROPEAN UNION THE PRODUCT
Must be taken to separate collection at the product end-of-life- This applies to your device but also
to any enhancements marked with this symbol.
Do not dispose of these products as unsorted municipal waste.
10. Warning
1) Only for indoor use.
2) This device is under high voltage, be careful and do not use it if there is a possibility of an electrical
injury.
3) When replacing lamps, handle the Pyrex glass cover with care.
4) Before inserting or changing the lamp, reflectors or other accessories, unplug the power cable and let
the device cool down.
5) Do not touch the lamp and Pyrex glass cover with you bare hands.
6) Clean the fingerprints and other dirt with alcohol and wipe it up.
7) Do not use the device when you have wet hands.
8) We are not responsible for an electrical injury or device damage if it was caused by an unauthorised
service. Contact our service department only.
9) The Pyrex glass cover can be replaced if has been damaged - cracked or deeply scratched.
10) It is necessary to replace the lamp if it is damaged or deformed due to heat.
11) Minimal distance from flash ……1m
If you have any questions, please contact our distributors or service departments.