Rime lite Ni-flash User manual

Operating Instructions

Ni-flash

Thank you for choosing a Rimelite product.

Please read the operation manual before using Ni-flashes

Rimelite’s i Flash is compatible with Canon/Nikon DSLR and mirrorless which have a hot shoe.

This equipment’s HSS function can only be used through Swing III Radio Controller & Trigger. .

Nomenclature

1. Flash tube 2. Stand Bracket 3. Replaceable Battery pack 4. Battery release button 5. Strap

6. Sync sensor 7. Main Display 8. Swing III Receiver slot 9. Flash output digital encoder

10. Power On/Off button 11. Function setting buttons 12. Battery indicator-LCD display 13. Battery energy check

button

Power On/Off

Press and hold power switch to turn on/off the unit.

1. Normal Mode setting.

1) Rotate the flash digital dial left or right to set the flash output(F-stop)(6).

Rotate left to decrease output and right to increase output. Flash output can be

decreased/increased by 0.1F-Stop.

2. Duration Time setting (A2)-Freeze Mode

1) This mode is a great option to capture the moment of fast action.

The color temperature becomes slightly bluer in t.1, t.2 steps

Press the A2 button to adjust duration time settings.

“t” is displayed.

Rotate the dial left or right to adjust duration time. Rotate left to decrease duration

time and right to increase duration time.

3. Multi-flash setting

1) 5 flashes, 10 flashes, 15 flashes / 1second

Multi-flash setting is only activated on steps 1.0~1.9 (C.1) and 2.0~2.9 (C.2).

Press C/HSS button (A1) on 1.0~1.9(C.1) or 2.0~2.9(C.2) steps. C.1 and C.2 are

displayed on the FND display. Pressing the button once fires 5 flashes, pressing it 2

times fires 10 flashes, and pressing it 3 times fires 15 flashes.

Normal Mode output step, 1.0 ~ 1.9 -> C1 <- t.1 Duration time control mode

2.0 ~2.9 -> C2 <- t.2

In the duration time control mode, one can fire continuous balanced duration time

with 5 flashes, 10 flashes, 15 flashes / 1 second.

4. Modeling light setting(LED 10W, A4)

1) Press ‘LED’ button (A4) to control output of modeling light.

Press once to turn off/on modeling light, 2 times for highest output and 3 times for

moderate output power.

5. Test button (A-7)

1) Press ‘TEST’ button.

‘Ready’ is displayed if the flash is 100% full charged.

6. ‘Cell’setting (A-3)

1) Press ‘CELL’ button.

‘Cell’ is displayed.

Photocell is activated. The flash will slave Sync if another flash is fired.

CELL On

CELL Off

7. ‘Sound’ setting(A5)

‘Sound’ is displayed.

‘Sound’ function is activated. The flash beeps when it is ready to flash again.

SOUND OFF

SOUND ON

8. Battery energy check button (3, 8)

1) Press the battery status indicator button (8) to check the remaining battery energy

on the LCD display.

(battery status LCD display)

(battery status indicator button)

(check battery status)

9. HSS (High Speed Sync)

1) Use the HSS function through S-III wireless trigger.

Combine S-III Transmitter with Camera’s hot shoe and install S-III Receiver in the

slot of i-flash rear cover(2)

The S-III HSS function can support only for Canon and Nikon cameras. Please make sure beforehand that your camera

models are Full-frame or Crop camera.

2) Press and hold C/HSS button for 2 seconds. Press the button one more time and the letter ‘h’ is displayed. When using HSS

under Canon DSLR full-frame body should set Ni-Flash to Capital letter ’H’, Canon DSLR Crop body and all Nikon cameras

set Ni-Flash small letter ‘h’ when using HSS.

Capital letter ‘H’

Using HSS with Canon Cameras

Full-Frame body

Small letter ‘h’

Using HSS with Nikons’ all DSLR cameras

Canon Crop-body cameras

3) Press ‘+” button on S-III transmitter. Lit LED indicates that the HSS mode is ready for use.

*Press ‘ – ‘ button on S-III transmitter after photography shoot ends to save the battery

Energy.

(In HSS mode, LED light comes on)

*Wireless trigger is sold separately.

*Install receiver in the slot of Ni-flash rear cover.

*Take caution not to install receiver upside down.

4) Set camera shutter speed to 1/400 sec~1/8000 sec before shooting.

5) For flawless DSLR HSS, the flash On/Off function on S-3 is not available in HSS mode.

1. Charge Battery

1) Use only the charger that comes together with the packing. Plug charger into the

charging port located at the side of the battery.

2) When using AC pack

When using AC pack, connect cables to the AC pack.

2. Sync Cable

1) Connect camera SYNC cable to the flash’s SYNC

socket located on the side.

AC Pack

*AC pack is sold separately

When using AC pack, connect cables to the AC pack.

Battery pack

For battery power, slide on the battery pack.

S-3 User Manual

I. Adjusting flash output

1. To adjust flash output for desired flash, press A-I (1~6)

2. LED beside selected flash button goes red and blinks for 5 seconds

3. Press transmitter’s +,- buttons (A-III) to adjust flash output.

e.g) After setting transmitter to no. 4, press 4 on transmitter to

control flash output for unit no.4 and press +,- to set desired power

output.

*Adjust flash output when red LED blinks

II. Turning each flash On/Off

1. Press and hold one of the desired buttons in A-I for 3 seconds.

2. Flash unit turns On/Off.

III. Channel Settings

1. To avoid frequency interruptions, 16 channels are provided.

2. Ensure that the same channel number is set on both the receiver

and transmitter.

*Due to the possibility of the same frequency usage by wireless 2.4 GHz, try

switching receiver and transmitter to a different channel when error occurs.

IV. Caution

1. Barriers to frequency settings may be experienced in a multiple wireless

device environment.

2. Shutter speed settings may differ according to camera settings. (Refer to focal

plane shutter on the manufacturer’s website.)

3. Shutter speed settings may differ according to unit model. (Refer to unit

specifications on the manufacturer’s website.)

4. This product is an acquired KCC certification product.

5. This product uses AA 1.5V batteries. Product may not operate when battery

power is low. Please replace batteries in such cases.

-On/Off separate units (hold 3

seconds)

*Selected unit turns On/Off

-Select separate unit (short click)

*Red Led comes on

-Control flash output

*compatible with 2015’s i Series, f

series and Mira.

Flash test

-battery cover

-Set unit

channels

On/Off all

units

*Install receiver at the rear

of unit

-Flash ID indication display

-Set flash ID

*Flash ID 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, up to a

total of 6 IDs may be set per

channel.

*Only the ID is displayed. Switch

on receiver when power is off.

*Flash trigger is sold separately.

- Set unit channels

*channel settings must be the

same on both transmitter and

receiver to ensure operability

This equipment comes built in with a Li-ion battery. Below are instructions on proper battery handling.

1. Characteristics and usage of battery

This equipment comes with a 11.1V 4.4A battery.

Charge battery with charger that comes with the package before use.

One full charge takes approximately 3.5hours, providing up to 400 flashes at maximum output. Li-ion battery performs better after more than 10 times of full charge and discharge.

According to frequency of usage, battery capacity may increase in the beginning and gradually decrease before its life cycle comes to an end.

A fully charged battery may be stored up to 6 months. Keeping a discharged battery for a long period may affect its performance. To maintain performance, charge battery within 3

months after use.

The battery life cycle is approximately 300 cycles. A drastic drop in flash brightness suggests a change of battery is needed. Contact Rimelite for replacement battery.

A change in temperature outdoors may affect the battery. Life cycle of battery may vary under normal temperatures of 10°C to 45°C; please be aware of usage under low and high

temperatures outside of normal temperature range. A drastic drop of the battery capacity may occur below 10°C and the battery may fail to operate under 0°C.

Such symptoms should disappear under normal temperature but care should be taken to avoid use under extreme temperatures. Refrain from using battery in a temperature below

0°C. Insistence of use under such circumstance may cause battery to malfunction and decrease its life cycle.

Battery should also be refrained from use under temperatures above 45°C. If battery is overheated, its built-in protection system may limit use and life cycle may be shorten. Cool

battery if the warning indicator beeps due to overheating.

Even where a battery is discharged from use and shooting is no longer possible, the battery retains a certain amount of capacity to protect its system. This small amount of capacity

is maintained over 3-6months but is exhausted over time resulting in degradation of the battery. To avoid degradation, charge battery as soon as battery exhaustion is indicated.

2. Charger and Battery shelf life

Flash should be turned off first before charging the battery. Leaving the flash on while charging lengthens charging time as more power is consumed. Charging time is approximately

3.5 hours with the charger provided together in the package.

A battery’s shelf life increases with frequent charging Even if a battery is not fully exhausted, frequent charging increases shelf life and there is no Ni-ca battery memory phenomena.

Battery should be charged under around a temperature range of 10°C~40°. Charging outside the range of this temperature may cause its protection system to disable charging or to

display battery as fully charged. Charge battery at room temperature whenever possible.

Charger when used for its specified purpose charges quickly and does not malfunction.

Leaving the flash on while charging lengthens charging time as more power is consumed. For fast charging switch off flash while charging or remove battery and charge directly.

Charging time varies according to battery temperature, current flow of the connected AC220V charger and battery age. The green light on the charger indicates power input and that

the battery is fully charged while the red light indicates that the battery is charging.

When a charger is connected to a power outlet with the battery detached, the green light appears. The light turns red when battery is connected to i4 TTL

If the red light does not appear while charging, ensure that the charger is connected to the power outlet and there is power supply. Where there is a malfunction with the charger

and the battery, contact Rimelite for after-sales service.

Where a battery percentage falls drastically after a full charge, battery may have degraded or there is a malfunction with the charger. Replace battery and check if charger is working.

Caution

Using a flash continuously (succession of 250 flashes) the battery might be overheated.

Firing 150 flashes successively at full power and an ambient temperature of 25°C may cause the overheating alarm to beep. After 5 seconds of beeping, firing of additional 50 flashes

is possible. (Depending on the battery status (below 70% of use, temperature) firing up to 250 flashes may be possible without overheating)

An overheated battery may cause damage. In order to avoid overheating, leave flash unused for 10 minutes or more after a succession of 250 flashes at full power.

After-sales service policy

All Rimelite products are entitled to the following warranty and free after-sales service.

All Rimelite products are equipped with flash tubes, capacitors and parts (excluding consumables) that have semi-permanent life cycle without the need for replacement.

Apart from certain consumables, all parts are guaranteed a warranty period of 5 years.

Paid repair and replacement is possible for the following that renders product exchange and warranty period void:

1. Where product has been damaged through consumer’s misuse and negligence

2. Where product has not been stored in accordance with instructions and product has been disassembled voluntarily

3. Where the limited warranty period has expired

4. Where unauthorized repair and modification by non-designated service centers has been carried out on the product.

5. Where product has been damaged through accidents or natural calamities (fire, flood, earthquake, lightning, pollution)

6. Consumable supplies of modeling lamp and flash tube are not covered by warranty.

7. All delivery expenses are borne by the consumer

Warranty terms and conditions

Product exchange Product exchange is possible within 10 days of purchase if the product is faulty, defective, in need of substantial repair or damaged not arising out of consumer

misuse and handling.