Foto Walser VE-150 User manual

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86666 Burgheim
Tel. +49 84 32 / 9489-0
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www.foto-walser.de
Copy of Instruction Manual
Studio Flash
Series VE-150 to VE-400

Content
1. How to understand the instruction manual......................................3
1.1. Symbols on the device ................................................................3
1.2. Symbols in this manual ...............................................................4
2. Important safety notes......................................................................4
3. Unpack and check device ..................................................................8
4. Operation of the device ....................................................................9
4.1 Overview of device elements.......................................................9
4.2Quick-start guide........................................................................10
5. Demount and mount protection cap ..............................................11
6. Mount and dismount reflector........................................................12
7. Screw modeling light in and out......................................................13
8. Connect device to power supply.....................................................14
9. Switch the device on and off...........................................................15
10. Adjusting the device........................................................................16
10.1 Adjust flash output...................................................................16
10.2 Adjust modeling lamp ..............................................................17
10.3 Switch acoustic stand-by indicator on and off.........................17
10.4 Prepare and adjust flash trigger...............................................18
Prepare flash trigger via camera 18
Prepare flash trigger via remote receiver (optional) 18
Switch flash trigger via built-in photo cell on and off 18
11. Mount device on tripod (optional)..................................................19
12. Mount reflecting umbrella (optional) .............................................20
13. Switch modeling light on and off.....................................................20
14. Trigger flash.....................................................................................21
15. Transportation and storage.............................................................23
16. Solve problems................................................................................23
17. Maintenance of the device..............................................................24
17.1 Continuous inspection and maintenance of the device ..........24
17.2 Cleaning of the device..............................................................24
17.3 Replacing the flash tube...........................................................25
17.4 Replacing the micro-fuse .........................................................27
17.5 Charging the flash capacitor ....................................................28
18. Accessories and options..................................................................29
19. Spare parts ......................................................................................29
20. Disposal and environment protection.............................................29
21. Technical specifications...................................................................30
22. Overview of the operating panel ....................................................31
22.1. Overview of the functions of operating controls...................32

We would like to thank you for your confidence and wish you much joy and
success with your studio flash.
The walimex pro Studio Flash series VE was developed specifically for the
ambitious beginner and for the professional user.
The VE series is perfectly suited for studio, portrait, person, nude, and product
photography.
The main features of your device are as follows:
fast recycling time and quick flash sequences
very quiet cooling
user friendly operation panel with foil buttons
variation range from 1/1 to 1/32.
Please read these instructions carefully before using your device for the
first time. It includes everything you need to know to avoid physical
injuries and damages.
Please pay attention to all safety notes in this instruction manual.
Please keep this manual safe. If you are selling or leaving the device to
another person, please ensure to hand this manual over as well.
1. How to understand this instruction manual
1.1. Symbols on the device
This symbol means that your device meets the safety
requirements of all relevant European Directives.
This symbol means that your device must be disposed of at local
disposal areas.
1.2. Symbols in this manual
Symbol
Meaning
Indicates the handling and consequences of safety
notes.
WARNING
Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided,
may result in a serious injury or death.
CAUTION
Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided,
may result in minor or moderate injury.
NOTE:
Indicates potential material damage and other
important information regarding your device.
2. Important Safety Notes
WARNING
Risk of retina damage
The flash light could damage the retina leading to the loss of vision, if the
flash is trigged in close distance to persons or animals.
Please do not trigger a flash in close distance to the eyes of persons or
animals.
Please ensure, that the distance between persons and animals is at least
2m. Please avoid looking into the flash directly.
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WARNING
Danger of crashing, crushing, burning, and fire due to device toppling over
The weight of the device is, depending on the model (VE-150 to VE-400), up
to 2.5kg. The modeling lamp, flash tube and reflector can heat up to 240°C.
Ensure that the device is always kept in a tilt- and skid-resistant position
and stored securely.
Keep out of reach of children and animals. They could knock over the
device.
Avoid placing cables where they could be tripped over. The device could
be knocked over.
WARNING
Danger of electric shock, burn hazard
Please note that the device is still connected to the supply voltage when it is
switched off. Only when you disconnect the device from the supply voltage
by unplugging the power cord, it is really de-energized.
Switch off the device when it is not in use.
Switch off the device before assembly and maintenance and disconnect
from power supply by unplugging the power cord.
Discharge the device before maintenance measures.
Protect your device against accidental power-on.
Cut off voltage supply when not in use for a longer period of time by
unplugging the power cord.
WARNING
Danger of electric shock, fire through short-circuit
A short circuit could be caused by defective cables and due to moisture or
wetness. A short circuit can heat up the conductors resulting in the melting of
their insulation or the conductors themselves. This could lead to fire.
Please use exclusively the original cables, which are provided with the
device. They are tuned for your device and guarantee the necessary safety
for you and your device.
Do not operate the device with wet hands or feet.
Only use the device in dry rooms.
Do not use the device outdoors.
Clean the device exclusively as described in this instruction manual.
Ensure that cables and conductors are not damaged. Damage could be
caused due to heat impact, chemical influence or due to mechanical
impacts such as rubbing, bending, tearing, rolling over, or nibbling
animals.
Prevent your device from falling.
In the case of falling, please have an electrician check the device before
switching it on again.
If your device is damaged or if you notice a burning smell:
Disconnect the power supply immediately by unplugging the power cord
and setting the on/off switch to 0 (OFF). Never operate your device with a
damaged casing, defective lamps or a damaged power cord. Do not open
the device. Never repair the device on your own. Have the device repaired
exclusively by an electrician.
Please follow this instruction manual for maintaining your device.
Please only use spare parts which are conform to the required
specifications. See Technical specifications.
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WARNING
Danger of fire by overheating
The device can overheat if you operate it with mounted protection cap or
with covered ventilation slots. The device itself or easily inflammable
materials in close distance could catch fire.
Do not operate the device with mounted protection cap.
Do not cover the ventilation slots of the device during operation.
Remove easily inflammable materials from the surroundings of the
device.
Please just use spare parts, which are conform to the required
specifications. See Technical Specifications.
WARNING
Danger of fire due to hot device components
The modeling lamp and flash tube could heat up to 240°C, the reflector up to
75°C and the flash housing up to 45°C. Easily inflammable materials could
catch fire, if they get in contact with hot device components.
Do not cover the ventilation slots of the device during operation.
Remove easily inflammable materials from the surroundings of the
device.
WARNING
Danger of burning on hot device components
The modeling lamp and flash tube could heat up up to 240°C, the reflector up
to 75°C and the flash housing up to 45°C.
Do not touch device elements during use and during the cooling down
phase.
Allow for device to cool down completely before beginning assembly or
maintenance measures.
WARNING
Danger of cutting and splitting due to breaking modeling lamp or breaking
or bursting flash tube
Even small residues of skin oil on the flash tubes can lead to the splitting of
the lamp, due to the high heat impact during operation. Broken glass can
hurt eyes and skin.
Treat the modeling lamp and flash tube carefully to avoid them from
breaking.
Do not touch the flash tube with bare hands. Only touch the flash tube at
the plastic socket or with a clean cloth or with clean gloves.
Avoid touching the flash tube accidentally when mounting or changing
accessories.
3. Unpack and check the device
1. Please unpack the device carefully.
NOTE: Keep the styrofoam packaging for later storage and transport of the
device.
2. Please check if the scope of delivery is complete:
1 VE Studio Flash with protection cap
1 Reflector
1 modeling lamp
1 sync cable
1 power cord
1 instruction manual in German and English.
3. Please check if the scope of delivery is undamaged.
NOTE: If the scope of delivery is incomplete or damaged, please contact
[email protected] or our service hotline with the telephone number +49 84
32 / 9489 - 0.
NOTE:
We reserve the right to make technical and optical modifications in the course
of product improvement.
Illustrations can deviate from the actual object.
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4. Operation of the device
4.1. Overview of device elements
A
Reflector
B
Unlocking lever
C
Photo cell (hidden)
The photo cell is located under the red,
transparent cover on top of the device
D
Handle
E
Ventilation slots
F
Umbrella holder
G
Tripod mounting
4.2. Quick-start guide
NOTE:
The detailed instruction for the following operations can be found in the
respective chapters in this instruction manual.
Maintain the order of the following operating steps when using the device for
the first time to avoid damaging the device.
WARNING
Please pay attention to the safety notes in the respective chapters
throughout operation.
1. Dismount protection cap.
2. Mount reflector.
3. Insert modeling lamp.
4. Mount umbrella (optional).
5. Connect device to power supply.
6. Switch on device.
7. Adjust modeling lamp.
8. Adjust flash output.
9. Adjust acoustic stand-by indicator.
10. Prepare flash trigger.
11. Mount device on tripod (optional).
A
B
C
F
E
D
G
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5. Demount and mount protection cap
WARNING
Danger of bursting flash tube
Ensure not to accidentally touch the flash tube with bare hands.
A
Openings for reflector or protection cap
1. Demounting of protection cap:
Remove safety cap from unlocking lever.
Push back unlocking lever and keep it pressed.
Turn protection cap counterclockwise as far as it will go and take off from
the device.
Release the unlocking lever.
2. Mounting of protection cap:
Let the device cool down.
WARNING! Danger of fire due to overheating. Danger of burning. Let
the device cool down for approx. 30 minutes.
Push back unlocking lever and keep it pressed.
Plug the protection cap into the three openings on the device, turn it
clockwise and listen for the cap to snap into place.
Release the unlocking lever.
Stick the safety cap onto the unlocking lever.
6. Mount and demount reflector
WARNUNG
Danger of bursting flash tube
Ensure not to accidentally touch the flash tube with bare hands.
A
Openings for reflector or protection cap
1. Mounting the reflector:
Switch off device.
See Switch the device on and off.
Let device cool down.
WARNING! Danger of burning on reflector, modeling lamp and flash
tube. Let the device cool down for approx. 30 minutes.
Demount protection cap.
See Demount and mount protection cap.
Push back unlocking lever and keep pressed.
Plug the reflector into the openings, so that the opening for the umbrella
(optional) faces downward.
Turn reflector clockwise and listen for the reflector to snap into place.
Release the unlocking lever.
Stick the safety cap onto the unlocking lever.
A
A
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2. Demount reflector:
WARNING! Danger of burning on reflector, modeling lamp and flash
tube. Let the device cool down for approx. 30 minutes.
Remove safety cap from unlocking lever.
Push back unlocking lever and keep pressed.
Turn reflector counterclockwise as far as it will go and take off from the
device.
Mount protection cap.
See Demount and mount protection cap.
7. Screw modeling light in and out
WARNING
Danger of bursting of flash tube due to skin grease
Ensure not to accidentally touch the flash tube with bare hands.
A
Modeling light
B
Socket
1. Switch off device.
See Switch device on and off.
2. Unplug power cord.
3. Let device cool down.
WARNING! Danger of burning on reflector, modeling lamp and flash
tube. Let the device cool down for approx. 30 minutes.
4. Screw in modeling lamp:
If the protection cap is mounted:
Demount protection cap.
See Dismount and mount protection cap.
Carefully screw modeling lamp into the socket.
5. Screw out modeling lamp:
Remove the modeling bulb from the socket.
Demount protection cap.
See Demount and mount protection cap.
8. Connect device to power supply
1. Switch off device.
See Switch device on and off.
2. Compare the local power network with the connected load of the device.
If the values differ, please contact [email protected] or Tel. +49 8432-
94890.
3. Connect power cord to the socket on the device and to the power
outlet.
B
A
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9. Switch the device on and off
1. If the protection cap is mounted:
Remove protection cap.
See Demount and mount protection cap.
WARNING! Danger of fire due to heat accumulation. Never use the
device with mounted protection cap.
2. Switch on device:
Set main switch to I (ON).
The digital display OUTPUT POWER shows the currently selected flash
output.
The LED stand-by indicator lights up, when the adjusted flash output is
reached.
NOTE: An integrated soft-start prevents the flash tube from damage. It
will take 1-2 seconds until the flash output is reached.
The modeling lamp lights up, if it was switched on, when the device was
switched off.
The LED AUDIO lights up, if the acoustic stand-by indicator was switched
on, when the device was switched off.
LED of SLAVE function light up, if photo cell was switched on.
3. Switch off device:
Set main switch to 0 (OFF).
All displays will go out.
If the modeling light was switched on:
The modeling light goes out.
NOTE: A special discharge function releases the residual voltage in the
device after it has been switched off. You cannot stop this safety function.
Device automatically flashes after adjusting the flash output.
10. Adjusting the device
10.1. Adjust flash output
You can regulate the power of the flashes according to the chart below.
Flash output
Check value
F-stops
6.0
1 (full power)
5.0
1/2
4.0
1/4
3.0
1/8
2.0
1/16
1.0
1/32
1. Switch on device.
See Switch device on and off.
2. Press push button or push buttonuntil the digital display OUTPUT
POWER shows the desired output. LED stand-by indicator lights up.
When the device has reached the adjusted flash output, LED TEST lights up.
3. Trigger test flash:
Press push-button TEST.
The LED TEST goes out and does not light up again until the device has
reached the adjusted flash output.
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10.2. Adjust modeling light
You can adjust the modeling light via 7 regulating taps. The modeling light can
only be adjusted independently from the flash output.
1. Switch on device.
See Switch device on and off.
2. Press push button MODEL1x.
The modeling light is switched on.
The LED MODEL lights up.
3. Press push button MODEL, until the modeling light has the desired power.
The digital display OUTPUT POWER shows the respective flash output.
4. Switch off modeling light:
Press push button MODEL until LED MODEL goes out.
The modeling light goes out.
The LED MODEL goes out.
10.3. Switch acoustic stand-by indicator on and off
1. Switch on device. See Switch device on and off.
2. Switch on acoustic stand-by indicator:
Press AUDIO push-button.
The LED AUDIO lights up.
When the device has reached the set power output, a short beep can be
heard.
3. Switch off acoustic stand-by indicator:
Press AUDIO push-button.
The LED AUDIO goes out.
After triggering a flash, the modeling lamp goes out briefly and lights up
again when the device has reached the set flash output.
A short beep can be heard when the device has reached the set flash
output.
10.4. Prepare and adjust flash trigger
Prepare flash trigger via camera
NOTE:
Please pay attention to the user information of the camera manufacturer for
flash synchronization.
1. Connect sync cord (included in delivery) with the connecting socket on the
device.
2. The other end of the sync cord should be connected with the PC jack socket
of the camera.
Prepare flash trigger via remote receiver (optional)
NOTE:
Please pay attention to the user information of the manufacturer of the remote
trigger.
1. Connect the cable of the remote receiver to the socket for the sync cord.
Switch flash trigger via built-in photo cell on and off
The photo cell enables the device to trigger via
another external device
IR remote trigger
On-camera flash devices
On-camera flash devices with integrated pre-flashes.
1. Switch on device.
See Switch the device on and off.
2. Switch on photo cell:
Press push-button SLAVE.
The LED SLAVE lights up.
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