Pixapro StormIII 400 User manual

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高速影室闪光灯QT600IIIM
705-QT63M0-00 A
105g铜版纸
100*140MM
水宁

Instruction Manual
705-QT63M0-00
Made in China
Made in China
essentialphto.co.uk
PIXAPRO® LTD.
Unit 5 Sterling Park
Pedmore Road
Brierley Hill
West Midlands,
DY5 1TB
Tel: [phone]
Web: www.essentialphoto.co.uk
E-mail: [email protected]
Company Registration No. 07601334

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Warning
Please read the following warnings in their entirety before using this product.
Keep these safety instructions where users can read them for ready reference.
Do not disassemble or modify. Should the product break down, send the defective
back to the authorized service center for inspection and maintenance.
Keep dry. Do not handle with wet hands, immerse in water, or expose to rain.
Keep out of reach of children.
Please put the device in a ventilation environment and keep the parts of lighting and
heat dissipation holes are unobstructed. Do not use in flammable environment.
As this product adopts make and break device, please keep it easy to be used.
No touching the heating parts of this product.
Please turn off the power and wear insulated gloves before installing and connecting
accessories. When replacing the tube or modeling lamp, please make sure that the
tube is cool and wear insulated gloves to prevent burns.
Do not flash directly towards naked eyes (especially those of babies), otherwise it may
lead to visual impairment.
Disconnect from the power supply when it will not be used for an extended period.
Thank you for purchasing a PIXAPRO product.
Thanks for choosing STORM III series high-speed flash. It has wide-range applicability,
not only perfect for all kinds of studio and workshop photography, but also good at
capturing fast-changing actions in a chain of pictures in high-speed continuous shooting,
e.g. action photography, stage photography, sports photography, scientific photography,
etc. In addition, in fashion or portrait photography, photographers can capture a series of
fast-changing facial expressions and amazing moves, and clearly freeze each fleetingly
perfect instant into eternal beauty. Among the benefits you’ll enjoy:
• Ultra-speedy charging, 0.01-0.9s recycling time
• Achieving 1/8000s high-speed sync
• Up to 10 shots in one second under high-speed continuous shooting
• Exact output control on LCD panel from 1/256 to 1/1
• 40W LED modeling lamp supports stepless brightness adjustment
• Outstanding output stability, less than 2% shifts when under the same output
• High color stability, ranging within ±200k (stable mode) between flashes over
the entire power range
• Built-in ONE System (2.4GHz transmission)
• S1/S2 Receiver Mode
• Delay function
• Mask function
• High qualified LCD panel
Foreword
Caution
After 30 continuous flashes at full power, the flash should be cooled down for about 3
minutes. Overheating will occur if it is used continuously without cooling down.
Do not keep using the modeling lamp for a long time; otherwise flammable
accessories attaching to flash head, e.g. softbox will get burnt. A 10-minute time is
recommended in this case. After 10 minutes, cool it down for 1 minute.
When using a snoot, do not keep the modeling lamp on for a long time or fire too
frequently (not over six times for one minute). Overheating will result in damages for
strobe housing and/or studio light.
Avoid sudden impacts as this can damage the flash tube and/or modeling lamp.

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Conventions used in this Manual
This manual is based on the assumption that both the camera and
camera flash’s power switches are powered on.
Reference page numbers are indicated by “p.**”.
The following alert symbols are used in this manual:
The Caution symbol indicates a warning to prevent shooting problem.
The Note symbol gives supplemental information.
Contents
01
02
02
05
07
08
11
12
13
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
Foreword
Warning
Caution
Names of Parts
Body
LCD Panel
Accessories
Separately Sold Accessories
Operations
Flash Preparation
M: Manual Flash
Stable Color Temperature Mode and High-Speed Flash (speed) Mode
High-Speed Sync
Multi: Stroboscopic Flash
Wireless Flash Shooting: Radio (2.4GHz) Transmission
Wireless Settings
Setting the Communication Channel
Setting the Communication Group
Receiver Model
Modeling Lamp
Buzz Function
C.Fn: Setting Custom Function
Other Applications
Memory Function
Tube Replacement
Technical Data
Maintenance

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NameofParts
Body:
⑬
㉔
⑯
⑰
⑱⑭
㉕
㉑
⑲
㉒
⑳
⑮
㉓
⑪
①
②
③
④
⑤
⑥
⑦
Light Sensor
Handle
Bracket
Direction Adjusting Handle
Lampshade Button
LED Modeling Lamp
Light Tube
⑧
⑨
⑩
⑪
⑫
⑬
Ventilation
Glass Lampshade
Bowen Mount
Umbrellas Input
Fan Air Inlet
Fan Air Outlet
⑭
⑮
⑯
⑰
⑱
⑲
⑳
Power Switch
Power Socket
Modeling Button
GR/CH Button
MODE/Wireless Button
S1/S2 Button
Beep Button
RST(S1/S2+Beep)
Combined Button
Flash Button
Menu Button
Modeling Adjustment
Button
DIM Select Dial
㉑
㉒
㉓
㉔
㉕
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②
⑫
④
③
⑧
⑩
⑨
⑤
①
⑥
⑦
⑪
LCD Panel：
Group
Channel
Multi Flash
Flash Duration
S1/S2
HSS
Flash Output
Over-Temperature
Protection Icon
Beep
Delay Flash
Accessories
Light Brightness of
Modeling Lamp
Power Cord*1Lamp Tube*1
Name of Parts
Radio (2.4G)
Transmission
Separately Sold Accessories
The product can be used in combination with the following accessories sold separately,
so as to achieve best photography effects: flash triggers and camera flashes with 2.4GHz
wireless TX functions,Power Inverter, Softbox, Photographic Umbrella, Light Stand,
Barndoor, Beauty Dish, Snoot, etc.
Light Body*1 Light Cover*1 Glass Protection Cover*1 Instruction Manual*1
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Operations M: Manual Flash
The flash output is adjustable from 1/1 full power to 1/256th power in 1/10
stop increments. To obtain a correct flash exposure, use a hand-held flash
meter to determine the required flash output.
A
t
50%
10%
t=0.5t=0.1
●Flash duration will only be displayed in the M mode.
Press <MODE> button
1so that <M> is displayed.
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Display Flash Duration
Flash duration refers to the length of time that from flash’s firing to reach the
half peak at maximum. The half peak at maximum is usually expressed as
t=0.5. In order to provide the photographer with more concrete data, this
product adopts t=0.1. The difference between t=0.5 and t=0.1 is shown in the
following picture.
Flash Preparation
1. Take down the lamp cover, install the light tube and put on the glass
protection cover.
2. Attach the flash unit on an appropriate light stand. Adjust the mounting
bracket for a good angle and make sure it’s tightened and fixed. Use the
direction adjusting handle to adjust the flash on a desired direction. Umbrella
input is for different photo umbrellas to put in.
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Stable Color Temperature Mode and High-Speed Flash (speed) Mode
Stable Color Temperature Mode or High-Speed Flash (speed) Mode can be
chosen in the C.Fn-F1 setting. These two modes are effective in M/Multi
mode and ineffective in high-speed sync mode.
Stable Color Temperature Mode default: color temperature ranges within
±200K, which is a good choice for the photographers who pursues stable
color temperature.
High-Speed Flash (speed) Mode: the max flash duration is up to
t0.1=1/28984, which is perfect for capturing the fast-changing actions. As the
color temperature is a little higher in this mode, please set the camera’s
white balance parameter to the proportional color temperature amount (see
the chart below) or AWB (Auto White Balance).
M: Manual Flash M: Manual Flash
STORM600 III M
Test Environment Darkroom
Color Temperature
Test Equipment SEKONICC-800
TestingMethod Trigger beyond 1 meters and average the amount of 3 tests.
FlashDuration
(t0.1) IGBT control the time of turning on the flash
Stable Color Temperature Mode High-Speed Flash (speed) Mode
Color
Temperature
CCT(K)
Flash Duration
t0.1(S)
Parameter
Level
Color
Temperature
CCT(K)
Flash Duration
t0.1(S)
Parameter
Level
1/256
1/256+0.3
1/256+0.7
1/128
1/128+0.3
1/128+0.7
1/64
1/64+0.3
1/64+0.7
1/32
1/32+0.3
1/32+0.7
1/16
1/16+0.3
1/16+0.7
1/8
1/8+0.3
1/8+0.7
1/4
1/4+0.3
1/4+0.7
1/2
1/2+0.3
1/2+0.7
1/1
5734
5760
5745
5729
5718
5686
5619
5635
5657
5630
5639
5608
5620
5647
5657
5677
5674
5610
5568
5566
5656
5646
5681
5649
5549
1/256
1/256+0.3
1/256+0.7
1/128
1/128+0.3
1/128+0.7
1/64
1/64+0.3
1/64+0.7
1/32
1/32+0.3
1/32+0.7
1/16
1/16+0.3
1/16+0.7
1/8
1/8+0.3
1/8+0.7
1/4
1/4+0.3
1/4+0.7
1/2
1/2+0.3
1/2+0.7
1/1
8378
8471
8024
9335
9108
9010
8535
8205
7698
7367
7151
6856
6579
6440
6216
6126
6072
5954
5907
5867
5837
5844
5738
5636
5539
1/6010
1/5560
1/5420
1/5170
1/4940
1/4830
1/4680
1/4400
1/3970
1/3700
1/3530
1/3110
1/2940
1/2760
1/2360
1/2090
1/1920
1/1670
1/1400
1/1250
1/1060
1/900
1/770
1/590
1/530
1/26100
1/25800
1/24700
1/24100
1/23400
1/19300
1/16500
1/13900
1/12700
1/11400
1/10300
1/9500
1/8700
1/7800
1/6700
1/5700
1/5000
1/4100
1/3500
1/3000
1/2200
1/1600
1/1200
1/690
1/530

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High-Speed Sync
In this mode, you can set the flash output from 1/1 full power to 1/32nd
power in 1/10 stop increments.
High Speed Sync enables the flash to synchronize with all camera shutter
speeds. This is convenient when you want to use aperture priority for fill-flash
portraits.
Press the <MODE>
1Button so that < >
is displayed.
Please use the
3transmitter of ST-III series
(optional).
● With high-speed sync, the faster the shutter speed, the shorter the effective flash range.
● Multi flash mode cannot be set in high-speed sync mode.
● With high-speed sync, the color temperature is lower (decrease around 700K) because
of tube’s characteristics. Please set the camera to AWB (Auto White Balance).
Press<MODE>button
1sothat<Multi>is
displayed.
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speed
Multi
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speed
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Multi: Stroboscopic Flash
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3
Calculating the Shutter Speed
During stroboscopic flash, the shutter remains open until the firing stops.
Use the formula below to calculate the shutter speed and set it with the
camera.
For example, if the number of flashes is 10 and the firing frequency is 5 Hz,
the shutter speed should be at least 2 seconds.
Number of Flashes / Flash Frequency = Shutter Speed
In this mode, you can set the flash output from 1/4th power to 1/256th power
in 1 stop increments. With stroboscopic flash, a rapid series of flashes is
fired. It can be used to capture a multiple images of a moving subject in a
single photograph. You can set the firing frequency (number of flashes per
sec. expressed as Hz), the number of flashes, and the flash output.
Multi: Stroboscopic Flash ● Stroboscopic flash is most effective with a highly reflective subject against a dark
background.
● Using a tripod and a remote control is recommended.
● A flash output of 1/1 and 1/2 cannot be set for stroboscopic flash.
● If the number of flashes is displayed as “--”, the firing will continue until the shutter
closes is exhausted. The number of flashes will be limited as shown by the following
table.
Multi
CH
Multi
CH

Multi: Stroboscopic Flash
Maximum Stroboscopic Flashes:
1/4
1/8
1/16
1/32
1/64
1/128
1/256
1
7
7
14
30
60
99
99
2
6
6
14
30
60
99
99
3
5
5
12
30
60
90
90
4
4
4
10
20
50
80
80
5
4
4
8
20
50
80
80
6-7
3
3
6
20
40
70
70
8-9
3
3
5
10
30
60
60
Flash Output Hz 10
2
2
4
8
20
50
50
11
2
2
4
8
20
40
40
12-14
2
2
4
8
20
40
40
15-19
2
2
4
8
18
35
35
20-30
2
2
4
8
16
30
30
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*As a receiver unit, STORM III can be controlled by the transmitter unit e.g.
HyBRID 360 TTL-C, HyBRID 360 TTL-N, Li-ion580II TTL series, Li-ion580III
Series, GIO1 series, ST-IV series, ST-III series, ST-III+ series etc.
Wireless Flash Shooting: Radio (2.4G) Transmission
STORM III adopts built-in 2.4GHz wireless ONE System, which is perfectly
compatible with other products of our company.
Nikon cameras (using ST-III-N, Li-io580 III N, etc.) and Canon cameras
(using ST-III-C, Li-io580 III , etc.) can enjoy one or more STORM III together.
Wireless Flash Shooting: Radio (2.4G Transmission
Wireless Settings
Press < > Wireless Button so that < > is displayed, entering the
2.4GHz wireless status now.
Setting the Communication Channel
If there are other wireless flash systems nearby, you can change the channel IDs to
prevent signal interference. The channel IDs of the transmitter unit and the receiver unit(s)
must be set to the same.
speed
Multi
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speed
Multi
CH
speed
Multi
CH
Long press the
1<GR/CH> Button for 2
seconds until the
channel IDs is blinking.
speed
Multi
CH
speed
Multi
CH
Setting the Communication Group
Short press the
1<GR/CH> Button for 2
seconds until the group
IDs is blinking.
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Receiver Model Modeling Lamp
STORM III has a 40W LED modeling lamp whose brightness can be
steplessly adjusted.
● Short press the Modeling Lamp Button to choose the modeling lamp’s
mode from OFF, Percentage and PROP.
OFF: Modeling lamp is off.
Percentage: Adjust the modeling lamp's light brightness manually
from 1% to 100%.
PROP: The modeling lamp's power changes with the flash's power.
The bigger power the flash has, the brighter the modeling lamp is.
Turn the Modeling Adjustment Button to choose the brightness from
1% to 100%.
Tips: Short press the Modeling Adjustment Button can quickly turn on/off the
modeling lamp.
Optical S1 Secondary Unit Setting
In M manual flash mode, press <S1/S2> button so that this flash can function
as an Optical S1 secondary flash with Optical sensor. With this function, the
flash will fire synchronously when the main flash fires, the same effect as that
by the use of radio triggers. This helps create multiple lighting effects.
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Optical S2 Secondary Unit Setting
Press < S1/S2> button so that this flash can also function as an Optical S2
secondary flash with Optical sensor in M manual flash mode. This is useful
when cameras have pre-flash function. With this function, the flash will
ignore a single “preflash” from the main flash and will only fire in response to
the second, actual flash from the main unit.
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● Choose the Modeling Lamp’s Modes
1. Short press the MENU Button until Fn menu is displayed.
2. Press the DIM Select Dial to choose F4.
3. Turn the DIM Select Dial to choose the Modes:
ON: the modeling lamp will keep this status
when triggering;
OFF: the modeling lamp will turn off when triggering;
Short press the MENU Button to exit.
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Buzz Function
Short press the Buzz Button to turn on/off the Beeper. When the buzz
indicator is displayed on the LCD panel, it means the sound reminder is
turned on; if not dislayed, the sound reminder
is turned off.
When Buzz function is turned on
1. The “ ” beep will be heard when it’s fully BI charged.
2. The “ ” beep will be heard when operate the buttons or select dials.BI
%
%
%
1
2
Choose mode
flash
High-Speed Flash (speed) Mode
Stable Color Temperature
Trigger as second curtain
Mask function is off
C.Fn: Setting Custom Function
Press the Menu Button
1until <Fn> menu is
displayed.
Custom
Function
Signs
Function Setting No. Settings & Description Restrictions
Modeling lamp
mode
Delay flash
Mask function
Mask function is on: when setting 2
times’triggering as a period, the first
triggering will fire a flash.
Mask function is on: when setting 2
times’triggering as a period, the
second triggering will fire a flash.
The modeling lamp will not change
its status when triggering.
Wireless ID
The modeling lamp will turn off when
triggering.
OFF
Choose any figure from 01 to 99
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fraction and
decimal
F2
F3
F4
F5
F6
F1 ON
OFF
OFF,0.01~30S
OFF
N1
N2
ON
OFF
OFF
01-99
1/P
P.P
Flash ratio displays in fraction
Flash ratio displays in decimal

Other Applications Technical Data
Memory Function
The device is equipped with memory function for the panel setting. It will help
remember the panel setting 3 second after you set it. When starting up the
flash next time, the panel setting will be the same as the status before
powering it off.
Tube Replacement
Shut down the power and remove the power cord before replacing the flash
tube and wear insulated gloves. Then, pull out the old tube gently. Hold two
feet of the new tube, and target directly towards the two copper outlets, then
push them slightly in. Put on the glass protection cover after the tube is
correctly installed.
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Declaration of Conformity:
PIXAPRO Photo Equipment Co,Ltd. hereby declares that the This item is in compliance with the
essential requirements and other relevant provisions of EU Directive 2014/53/EU. They are allowed to be
used in all EU member states.
Model
FlashMode
Flash Duration
(t0.1)
Stable Color
Temperature Mode
Color
Temperature
Stable Color
Temperature Mode 5600±200K
High-Speed Flash
(speed) Mode 5400K~9500K
High-Speed Sync Flash
(speed) Mode 4600K~5000K
400Ws
Recycle Time Approx. 0.01-0.9 s
Output Level
M1/1〜1/256
Hss 1/1〜1/32
Multi 1/4〜1/256
MultiFlash Yes (max. flash time:99; max. flash frequency: 30)
Sync Mode High-speed sync (up to 1/8000s), first curtain sync,
second curtain sync
Delay Flash 0.01~30 秒
MASK Function √
Fan √
Beeper √
Modeling Light Color Temperature 4300K±200K
Receiver Model S1/S2
Display Flash Duration √
Display High qualified LCD panel
•Radio�(2.4GHz)�Transmission�(ONE system)
Wireless Function Receiver unit, ON/OFF
Controllable Receiver units 16 groups: 0~9 ,A,B,C,D,E,F
Transmission Range (approx.) 50m
ID 01-99
Sync Triggering Mode Built-in2.4GHz wireless transmission
Dimension 392*176*143mm
Net Weight 2.96kg
Brightness Adjustment Range of
Modeling Lamp
1%〜100%
Channel
High-SpeedFlash
(speed)Mode
STORM600 III
76
1/530 s- 1/26100 s
1/530 s- 1/6010 s
STORM400III
M/Multi/Hss(high-speed sync)
65
1/670 s- 1/29600s
1/670 s- 1/6700 s
STORM1200 III
105
1/300 s -1/ 23400s
1/300 s - 1/6090 s
600Ws
1200Ws
Input Parameter 100-240v~50/60Hz 8.0A
3.33kg 4.26kg
392*176*143mm 550*176*143mm
Working Environment Temperature -10℃~50℃
Power
32:1~32
LED Modeling Lamp 40W

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Maintenance
● Shut down the device immediately when it works abnormally and find out
the reason.
● Avoid sudden impacts and the lamp should be dedusted usually.
● It’s normal for lamp being warm when in use. Avoid continuous flashes
when it is not necessary.
● Maintenance of all the flashes is up to our authorized maintenance
department which can provide original accessories. Users can replace the
flash tube and modeling lamp provided by the manufacturer.
● One year warranty period will be cancelled when any unauthorized
maintenance is found.
● If the product had failures or was wetted, it can be continuously used only
after it is repaired by professionals.
● Disconnect the power when doing maintenance work or cleaning.
● New changes made to the specifications or designs may not be updated in
this manual.
FCC Statement
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following
two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device
must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired
operation.
Any Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for
compliance could void the user's authority to operate the equipment.
Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B
digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide
reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This
equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed
and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio
communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a
particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or
television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the
user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following
measures:
- Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
- Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
- Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the
receiver is connected.
- Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
The device has been evaluated to meet general RF exposure requirement.
The device can be used in portable exposure condition without restriction.