Rime Lite F Series User manual

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USER GUIDE
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Please read this manual before operating F, and keep it for future reference.

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Index
Introduction
Intellectual Property
Safety Introduction
Unpacking
Layout
Specification
Operation Instruction for MIRA
Operation Instruction for SWING
Check list when troubling
Replacing lamp and flash tube
Accessories
Warranty
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INTRODUCTION
Rimelite’s new compact device.
New Red-colour Display- improved visiblity and easy operation by User centered design, Digitally accurate control system, boasting generous 7 f-stop
(F.400Ws, 600Ws), fast recycling time.
Rime Lite telecommunications
Web: www.rimelite.com
Facebook: rimelites
Twitter: @rimelites
Mail : [email protected]
Headquarters: Hyundae Photonics B/D, 118-16, Chimsan-Dong, Buk-Gu, Daegu, South Korea.
Tel: [phone] / Fax: [phone]
INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY
All intellectual property, owned by or which is otherwise the property of Rime Lite or its respective suppliers relating to F-Flash, including but not limited
to, accessories, parts, or software, is proprietary to Rime Lite. No title to or ownership in the intellectual property is transferred to you. All applicable rights
of the intellectual Property shall remain with Rime Lite and its suppliers.

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Safety Instructions
Before you use F-flash, please, read all safety instruction carefully. The safefy instruction contains very important safety rules you should keep and follow
-Do not operate the equipment before studying the instruction manual and the accompanying safety.
-Do not place or use the equipment where it can be exposed to moisture.
-Do not try to disassemble RimeLite product yourself.
-Do not try to use the equipment in extreme electromagnetic fields.
-Do not expose the equipment to rapid temperature changes in humid conditions as this could lead to condensation water in the unit.
-Do not connect this equipment to flash equipment from other brands.
-Do not use flash heads without supplied protective glass covers.
When placing a lamp into the holder ensure not to touch the bulb with bare hands. Equipment must only be serviced, modified or repaired by authorized
and competent service personnel.
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Please be aware that Rime Lite claims no responsibility for damage from data loss due to breakdown, repair, or other causes.

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Unpacking
Your package contains the following items.
F-flash Power Cable Synchro Cable Halogen Lamp
You can obtain the following accessories for MIRAfrom your local dealer:
SWING III- Transmitter SWING III- Receiver

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Layout
Cursor
Description
Cursor
Description
①
Protecting Glass
⑨
PhotoCell
②
Modeling Lamp
⑩
Main Inlet
③
Flash Tube
⑪
Modeling Lamp Fuse
④
Modeling Base
⑫
Synchro Socket
⑤
Umbrella Holder
⑬
Receiver Holder
⑥
Locking Holder
⑭
Power Button
⑦
FND Display
⑮
Control Panel
⑧
Control Button

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SPECIFICATION

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Operation Instruction for MIRA
A. Insert a power cord into the main Inlet.
B. Turn the power switch ON
C. Before switching off, better to set all buttons & indicators to “Minimum”or “OFF”
Control Panel,
Main Display Control panel
Modeling lamp /
Flash output
Control setup
0.5f-step/0.1f-stop
Power
increments Control
Flash & Model
Lamp Control
setup
Photocell
setup
Ready beep
setup
Test
Power
Control Up
Power
Control Down

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1. Quick flash power & Modeling lamp output control (0.5f-stop increment)
Use the Setup button on control panel.
Power increment as 0.5 f-stop or 0.1 stop.
Easily, enables to identify the power increment setting
on the main Display.
The power up/down of Flash and modeling increase as 0.5f-stop, If LED on main display
is On.
The power up/down of Flash and modeling increase as 0.1f-stop, If LED on main display is On.

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2. Flash power & Modeling Up/Down.
Press SELECT button , then ‘FLASH’LED is On Control panel
Power Up/Down button
The flash mode menu enables you to control the flash power
with Power Up/Down buttons.
Press SELECT button again, then ‘FLASH’LED is Off and ‘MODEL’LED is On,
The modeling mode menu enables you to control the Modeling power
with Power Up/Down buttons.

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3. Proportional Modeling lamp Setup.
Press Setup button
4. Photocell
Press Setup button

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5. Ready beep
Press Setup button
6. Over Heat
Wait until the unit has cooled down. (5 ~10min)
The unit will switch back to the normal operation after 5~10min
And will disappear on the display.

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7. Ready lamp.
The signal on the main display means that the unit is ready to flash.
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8. Swing I or III Status.
The signal shows that the unit is completed to connect with Swing I or Swing III receiver.

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Operation Instruction for SWING-I,II,III
Before you use SWING-I (Only Triggering) or III (Triggering & Remote control) with F-FLASH, please power off strobes.
Transmitter
-Join the transmitter to a digital camera
Receiver
- Join the receiver to a strobe.
Notice) when a user set the channel of SWING, the user should adjust the same number of both transmitter and receiver.
It can set the maximum 6 strobes per a transmitter under the same channel
If a user uses over 6 strobes under the same channel, the effective distance from both a transmitter and a receiver can be shorter.

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Check list when troubling
1. Cannot turn on the power.
1) Please check the power switch is On.
2) Please check the power cable inserted correctly.
2. Unit does not flash.
1) Please check the flash tube inserted correctly.
2) Please check the trigger coil contacted with the flash tube legs.
3) Please change the flash tube.
3. Unit does not recharge.
1) Please check the power cable inserted correctly.
2) Please check the unit voltage supplies it correct.
3) Please change the fuse.
4. Ready “beep”does not sound.
1) Please check the “mark”button pressed.
2) Please make sure the unit fully recharging.
5. Unit does not fire from sync connection or transmitter or remote control.
1) Check the sync cord or receiver is inserted correctly.
2) Try another sync cord or wireless system.
6. Unit mark on.
1) It has been started in “overheat”mode and it turns off automatically. After a break for cooling down (from 5 min. to 10 min.), you can turn it on
again.

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Replacing lamp and flash tube
You must switch off and disconnect the power cord before changing lamp or flash tube!!

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Accessories

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F-FLASH is free of defects in material and workmanship for a period of twenty four (24) months from the
original date of purchase by the consumer.

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If during the period of warranty this product proves defective under normal use and service, you should return
the product to the retailer from whom it was originally purchased, or to any Rime Lite authorized dealer or
authorized service center, if outside the time limit for returns imposed by the retailer.
-Warranty Conditions
1. The warranty is only valid presentation of the proof purchase consisting of original invoice or sales slip
confirmation, indicating the date of purchase, retailer’s name, model and serial number. Rime Lite reserve
the right to refuse warranty service if this information has been removed or changed after the original
purchased of the product from the retailer.
2. Rime Lite’s sole obligations are to the repair of the defective part, or at its discretion, replacement of the
product (service exchange unit)
3. Warranty repair must be carried out by an authorized Rime Lite dealer/ service center. No reimbursement
will be made for repairs carried out by non-Rime Lite, and warranty coverage will not be valid for any
repairs or damage caused by such repairs.
4. Repair or replacement under the term of this warranty does not give right to extension to or a new
starting of the period of warranty. Repair or direct replacement under the terms of this warranty may be
fulfilled with functionally equivalent service exchange units.
5. The warranty is not applicable in cases other than defects in material and workmanship. The warranty
does not cover the following:
A. Periodic checks, maintenance, repair, and replacement of parts due to normal wear and tear.
B. Abuse or misuse, including but not solely limited to the failure to use this product for its normal
purpose in accordance with Rime Lite’s instructions for usage and maintenance.
C. Failure of or damage to the product arising from incorrect installation or use inconsistent with
technical or safety standards, or failure to comply with product manual instructions.