Rime Lite i.6 User manual

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USER GUIDE
i.6
Please read this manual before operating i flashes, and keep it for future reference.

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INTRODUCTION
Thank you for your choice for i-flashes.
Absolutely unique battery lighting system, i.2 / i.4/ i.6 series are real professional digital lighting system.
Precise and fast repeatability recharging with stable new Lithium-ion battery, optimized color temperature,
You can take i-flash wherever you go and take a picture, i-flash can provide the perfect circumstance for professional world
photographers.
RPT (continuative flashes per second 5,10, 15 times), HSS (High Sync Speed up to 1/8000 sec), Duration time control mode
(1/12,600), i-flash functionality involves all the newest Hot-issue in terms of the lighting technology.
Rime Lite telecommunications
Web: www.rimelite.com
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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 i flashes, 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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General Safety Instructions
Please read and understand all the instructions to avoid injury to yourself and/or damage to i flashes
-Do not expose to extream temperatuers ( above 140℉or below -4℉, or above 60℃or below -20℃).
-Do not expose to moisture. Do not use i flashes near water.
-Do not let any foreign matter spill into i flashes
-Do not expose to chemicals such as benzene and thinners. Do not use liquid or aerosol cleaners. Clean with a soft damp cloth only.
-Do not expose to direct sunlight or heat sources for a prolonged period.
-Do not try to disassemble and/or repair i flashes yourself.
-Do not subject i flashes to severe impact,
-Do not place heavy objects on i flashes.
-Do not subject i flashes to excessive pressure.
-Do not touch i flashes with wet hands
-Do not store in dusty areas.
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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Package
Your package contains the following items.
i-flash body Charger Lithium-ion battery Pyrex protect glass Protect cap
You can obtain the following Remote controlling system for i flashes from your local dealer,
Swing III-Transmitter for Canon Swing III-Transmitter for Nikon Swing III-Receiver for Canon Swing III-Receiver-Nikon

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Overview
Number
Description
Number
Description
①
Pyrex protect glass
②
Flash tube
③
LED lamp
④
Mount lock
⑤
Handle
⑥
Battery cover
⑦
Photo cell

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Number
Description
Number
Description
①
FND Display
⑥
Charge Jack
②
Battery Level Indicator
⑦
Mode Selection Buttons
③
Plug-in Radio Trigger
⑧
1/10 Stop Power Adjust Dial
④
Sync Connector
⑨
Modeling Lamp Adjust Dial
⑤
LED Operation Indicator
⑩
Power Switch

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SPECIFICATION
Model
i.6
Flash Max Power
600 Ws
GN, 1m, ISO100, With New reflector .RST165(H)
45.5
Power range(Ws)
4.7~600
Variable Range f-stop
7 F-Stop
Flash power increments
0.1 (1/10) f-stop
Recycling time, Min/Max (/sec)
0.1~3.9 s
Flash duration (t0.5) @min : max (Duration Mode)
1/12800s ~ 1/500s
Flash duration (t0.5) @min : max (Normal Mode)
1/2300s ~ 1/350s
Color temperature(+/-200) in F-stop mode
5600(+/-200) = Normal Mode
Control mode
T-Mode(Duration Mode) , F-Mode(Normal Mode)
Modeling lamp
LED 3W
Modeling lamp control
Free Mode (Digital Encoder Dial System)
Sync voltage
10V(+/- 1V)
Adjustment of flash power
Digital Encoder Dial System
Battery (Li-ion)
Exchangeable Lithium-ion battery 11.1V 8.8A
Battery efficiency
Up to 400 Full power flashes
Expandable flashing of times
Up to 600 Full Power flashes
Battery life
350 charge cycles
Battery status indicator
-Battery charge status : 95~100%
-Battery charge status : 70~75%
-Battery charge status : 45~50%
-Battery charge status : 20~25%
Charger / recharging time
AC100V~AC230V input 12.6V 2A output / 4.7Hours
Weight(Kg)
3.3Kg
ension (H x W x L, mm)
120 X 118 X345
Over heat tempratuer (stopped system & beep)
80°C Heatshield checksum

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Operation Instruction for i flashes
A. Insert a power cord into the main Inlet.
B. Turn the power switch ON
C. Before the switch turn it off, you better to set all buttons & indicators to “Minimum” or “OFF”
1. How to use HSS mode with Canon DSLR Camera. (‘H’Mode, ‘h’Mode)
HSS function is possible only with SWING III
SWING III has two version. Canon, Nikon.
Before using HSS mode, please, check your Camera type and SWING III version.
-Press, ‘+’ button for 2 sec of SWING III Transmitter.
-Press, ‘RPT/HSS’ mode button(A1) for 2 sec on i-flash’s control panel
-The capital letter ‘H’ can support HSS on DSLR Camera’s Full frame body type
Compatible Camera model : Canon models after Canon 5D..
-Press, RPT/HSS mode button (A1) again.
-The small letter ‘h’ can support HSS on DSLR Camera’s APC-S body type.
Compatible Camera model : Canon models after Canon 1D..
SWING III (Canon version) is compatible with Nikon camera up to 1/160sec shutter speed.
Under Swing III’s NSS Mode(Normal Sync Speed Mode)
SWING III (Canon version) is compatible with Canon camera up to 1/200sec shutter speed.
Under Swing III’s NSS Mode(Normal Sync Speed Mode)
How to cancel HSS mode.
-Press, ‘ Mode’ button on i-flash control panel.
-Press, ‘ –‘ button on SWING III-Transmitter.

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1. How to use HSS mode with Nikon DSLR Camera.(Only ‘h’ Mode)
HSS function is possible only with SWING III.
SWING III has two version. Canon, Nikon.
Before using HSS mode, please, check your Camera type and SWING III version.
Compatible Camera model : Nikon all DSLR models after Nikon D200.
-Press, RPT/HSS mode button (A1) again.
-The small letter ‘h’ can support HSS function for all Nikon DSLR Cameras.
SWING III (Nikon version) is compatible with Canon cameras up to 1/200sec shutter speed under NSS Mode(Normal Sync
Speed Mode)
SWING III (Nikon version) is compatible with Nikon cameras up to 1/250sec shutter speed under NSS Mode(Normal Sync
Speed Mode)
How to cancel HSS mode.
-Press, ‘ Mode’ button on i-flash control panel.
-Press, ‘ –‘ button on SWING III-Transmitter.

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The Data sheet in HSS mode
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F-STOP(Distance : 1m,
with Standard reflector(Hard type)
D-time(Duration time)
H1, h1
16 6
1/125
H2, h2
16 9
1/125
H3, h3
22 4
1/125
H4, h4
22 8
1/125
H5, h5
32 1
1/125
H6, h6
32 4
1/125
H7, h7
32 7
1/125
HSS Mode for Canon Full frame body type HSS Mode for Canon APC-S body type and All Nikon DSLR

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2. t-Mode.
Duration time setting Mode.
-Press Mode Button( A2)-The Mode LED operation indicator On
-The display will change from F-Step mark to t.1, t.2 …
-Turn Flash’s power adjust Dial right or left, Duration time gradually changed.
t-Mode has 7- steps for Duration time variation. ( t.1, t.2, t.3, …t.7 )

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3. F-Mode. (Normal Mode)
'F-Stop' Mode (Flash power increments ) 1/10 f-stop
-Press Mode Button once more(A2)- Mode LED Off
-The display will change from t-mode mark t.1, t.2 … to F-stop mark 1.1, 1.5, 2.0...
-F-mode has sequential 6f-stop (0.1 f-stop 1/10 power increments, 7 f-stop power variation).

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The data sheet in t-mode(Duration Time Mode): 7 F-Steps (t.1 , t.2…….t.7)
Mode(A2) LED On,
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T-Mode.
Duration Time
Color Temperature
F-Stop
t.1 (C.1)
1/12800
7500
4
t.2(C.2)
1/6400
6300
8 5
t.3
1/4000
5820
11 7
t.4
1/2500
5600
22
t.5
1/1250
5500
22 8
t.6
1/600
5400
32 6
t.7
1/500
5400
45
ISO 100 / 1m Distance / RST-165H:Standard reflector(Hard type)

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‘t’-Mode Performance

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The data sheet in F-mode (Normal Flash Power Mode) : 70 F-Steps ( 0.1 f-stop increments)
Mode(A2) LED Off
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F-Mode.
Duration Time
Color Temperature
F-Stop
1.1(C.1)
1/2600
5400
4
1.5(C.1)
1/2300
5450
4 5
2.0(C.2)
1/2200
5450
5.6
2.5(C.2)
1/1700
5450
5.6 5
3.0
1/1400
5500
8
3.5
1/1250
5500
8 5
4.0
1/110
5600
11
4.5
1/950
5600
11 5
5.0
1/800
5500
16
5.5
1/650
5500
16 5
6.0
1/600
5500
22
6.5
1/550
5450
22 5
7.0
1/400
5450
32
7.5
1/350
5400
32 5
8
1/350
5400
45
ISO 100 / 1m Distance / RST-165H:Standard reflector(Hard type)

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4. Continuative flashing (RPT)
It is very helpful function for DSLR’s ‘bulb-shot’
It has 2 steps. (C.1 and C.2)
Only this mode could be activated in
(in F-mode) 1.1 ~1.9 C.1 t.1 (in t-mode)
2.0 ~2.9 C.2 t.2
Ex) in ‘t.1’ mode, Press, RPT button lightly,
Display is changed ‘t.1’ to ‘C.1’
1st press : flashing 5 times( at intervals of 0.2/sec ).
Per second instantly.
2nd press: flashing 10times per second
3rd press: flashing 15times per second

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4-1) RPT(C.1, C.2) Mode ‘1’ (in ‘t’ mode): Super-short duration time RPT mode
In 5FPS, 10FPS, 15FPS function. The duration time and F-stop at C.1 C.2 is the same as t.1, t.2 of ‘t’ mode data.
Ex) Press RPT(A1) Button once time(5FPS) lightly only in t.1, t.2.. ‘t’ mode (in Mode LED On)
Duration time F-stop
C.1 : 1/12,800 2.8 2
C.2 : 1/6400 5.6 9
4-2) RPT(C.1, C.2) Mode ‘1’ (in F-Mode on): Normal RPT mode.
In 5FPS, 10FPS, 15FPS function. The duration time and F-stop at C.1 C.2 is the same as F-mode data.
Ex) press RPT(A1) Button once time(5FPS), in F-Mode ( in Mode LED Off)
Duration time F-stop
C.1 : 1/2600 4 0
C.2 : 1/2200 5.6 0

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5, Exchangeable battery (Li-Ion)

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6. Control panel
A1) RPT/HSS Button.
Press, the button lightly
RPT Mode: ‘C.1’(RPT) only in 1.1~1.9 or t.1
‘C.2’(RPT) only in 2.1~ 2.9 or t.2
5FPS (5 times auto-flashes per second).
2rd Pressing -10FPS (10 times flashes per second)
3rd Pressing –15FPS(15 times flashes per second)
Press, the button for 2 sec -> HSS mode ‘H.1 ~H.7’
2rd Pressing for 2 sec ‘h1~h7’
A2) MODE Button
-‘t’ mode-Press the mode button (LED On)
-‘F’ mode (1.1, 1.2~8.0)-Press the mode button again (LED Off)
A3) CELL
-Photo slave cell On/Off button.
A4) SOUND
-Sound On/Off
A5) TEST

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