Kino Flo Kamio KIT-KAM1 User manual

Operation Manual
Kamio Remote System
11/19/03
KIT-KAM1
®

BAL-140/X4….12V Single Ballast w/4 pin XLR
Connector.
PWS-136/X4… 6.5 amp/AC Power Supply w/4pin
XLR. (Edison and European IEC
power cords included).
GFR-KAM6….. 4 x Kamio Gel Frames.
GFR-KAM6T… 1 x Gel Frame Template.
X04-12………. Single Extension Cable, 12ft.
KAM6……. Kamio 6 Ring-Light w/2-station Filter
Tray & Detachable 6ft harness.
KAM6-S…..Short Doors, 2Pk “Sun Shade”.
KAM6-L…..Long Barndoor, “Eyebrow”.
KAS-KAM1…. Kamio Travel Case.
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The Kamio Ring Light is designed to mount directly to the camera lens. An
expandable clamping ring is designed to fit lenses with an outside diameter
of 112mm. ( eg.Panavision Primo Primes). Turn the locking screw to clamp
down on the lens. Lens adapter rings are available to accommodate various
smaller lens diameters. ( see “Accessories” for details )
Filter Tray holds a maximum of two
4” x 5.65” filter holders. Each filter holder has a
detent on one side of the frame. To properly
secure the holder, the detents should align with
the two small pushball set screws on the tray.
The tension can be adjusted by using a flat
j
eweler’s screwdriver (1) to vary the depth of
the screw setting. The silver thumbscrews (2)
lock the filter trays in position. Lens Clamp (3),
locks Kamio to lens.
Changing Lamps
Extract the lamp by pushing the
lamp harness through the reflector.
The lamp will clear the reflector
making it easier to grasp.
Note:The Kamio is not recommended for older lenses without a fixed barrel.
Fixed barrel lenses are designed to support the weight of the Kamio and keep the
fixture properly oriented.

IMPORTANT: Prior to using the filter frame, remove translucent protective
plastic coating from both sides. Use the steel gel template to cut a filter to the
correct size. The filter is then taped to the transparent filter frame.
Warning! To Ensure Proper Operation
ALWAYS TURN OFF THE BALLAST BEFORE connecting or
disconnecting lamps, harnesses or Head Extension Cables. Maximum
distance, 50ft ( 2 x 25ft cables ).
Ballast Operation
The 12 V Single Ballast operates remote from the fixture. Connect the
Kamio lamp harness to the extension cable or the Ballast, making sure to
rotate the locking ring until it clicks into the locked position. After the lamp
is properly installed, the Ballast can be turned on. Avoid operating in
temperatures above 125°F (51°C).
(Note: The dimmer should be full up when striking the lamp. Once the lamp
has come up to full temperature, in 3-5 minutes, then dim to the desired
light level.)
It is normal for the lamp to take 1-2 seconds to ignite. In cold temperatures
the Ballast may take longer to ignite the lamp. If it does not ignite within 5
seconds, switch the ballast to OFF, and try again. If lamp does not strike
after 2 or 3 attempts, turn Ballast off, check that the harness or any
extension connections are secure and restrike.
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BC
D
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A) Lamp Output…. Lamp harness connects the ballast to the lamp.
B) Power Switch… Lights up green when power is present.
On/off power switch.
C) TRIM …………… Adjusts the bottom end of the dimming curve.
D) Lamp Select……Sets the appropriate lamp size.
E) DIMMER …..…… Adjusts the light level of the lamp.
Set the Lamp Select Switch to the appropriate lamp size.
6” KAMIO: Set for 6 inch Kamio Lamp.
9” KAMIO : Set for 9 inch Kamio Lamp
15”►4FT and 15”, 24” 36” and 48” T12 or T8 lamps.

Turn the DIMMER clockwise for
maximum light output.
TRIM adjustments alter the dimming range based on the lamp type
selected. For example the TRIM pot can be used to make a lamp
fade to black or to stop at a predetermined low light setting.
Use a slotted screwdriver to turn the TRIM pot. Clockwise adjusts the
lamp brighter, counterclockwise darker.
To adjust the TRIM pot:
1. Turn Trim and Dimmer to maximum position.
2. With Lamp type selected and Lamp correctly connected turn
on power.
3. Turn DIMMER down to lowest setting.
4. Now turn the TRIM pot counter clockwise to set the lowest
light level desired.
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06C-K32 …. 6” T5 22 watt KF32, tungsten Lamp.
06C-K55 …. 6” T5 22 watt KF55, daylight Lamp.

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X04-25 …. 25’ Single Extension.
Kamio Lens Adapters
KAM-80 ….80mm / fits Zeiss Super Speed Lenses
KAM-84…..84mm / fits Panavision Digital Primes
KAM-85 ….85mm / fits many Canon & Fujinon zooms
KAM-87 ….87mm / fits Zeiss T3 10:1 zoom
KAM-95 ….95mm / fits Zeiss Ultra & Canon Zoom
KAM-100…100mm / fits Fujinon 17 (8-160mm Zoom)
KAM-102…102mm / fits Panavision Digital Zooms,
25 -112mm SDZT, 6-27mm SDZW
KAM-104…104mm / fits Arri Digital Primes
KAM-110....110mm / fits Cooke Primes
Note: 112mm clamp ring permanently fixed to Kamio
fixture. Fits Panavision®Primo Primes
……Other sizes available on request.
BAL-140/X4
Input Voltage: 12-15VDC
Power Rating: 12VDC = 37Watts @ 3amps
15VDC = 50Watts @ 3.3amps
Switching: On/Off
Output frequency: 25 Khz
Size: 6.25” x 6.75” x 2.4”
(159mm x 171mm x 61mm)
Weight: 2 lb. ( 0.907Kg )
FIL-KAM6 ….. 4” x 5.65” Filter Holder.
(also accepts 4” x 4” filters)

KAM6
Fixture dimensions: 9.1” x 9.9” x 2.5”
(230mm x 251mm x 62mm)
Mount Type: clip onto lens
Filter Stations: 2
Weight with lamp: 1lb. / .45Kg
Weight with lamp
and barn doors: 2.07lb / .939Kg
Kino Flo, Inc. 10848 Cantara St., Sun Valley CA 91352
Tel: [phone] Fax: [phone]
www.kinoflo.com
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