Rime Lite XB PRIME 3 User manual

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USER GUIDE
XB PRIME 3 / 5 / 7 / 12
Please read this manual before operating XB PRIME, and keep it for future reference.
Referez-vous au mode d’emploi avant d’utilizer la XB PRIME.

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Index
Introduction
Intellectual Property
Safety Introduction
Unpacking
Layout
LCD Layout
Specification
Operation Instruction for XB PRIME
How to set Remote Control
How to install software for XB PRIME
Operation Instruction for SWING
Operation Instruction for XB OPTION
Check list when troubling
Replacing lamp and flash tube
Accessories
Warranty
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INTRODUCTION
Thank you for your choice for XB PRIME.
XB PRIME is designed for professional photographers. It gives quicker and easier operation and great satisfaction for professional photographers. XB
PRIME is made of superior electric components in the world. ( Capacitor : Rubicon Company [only made in Japan], Flash Tube : Perkin Elmer Company
[ Only made in Singapore])
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 XB PRIME, 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
Please read and understand all the instructions to avoid injury to yourself and/or damage to XB PRIME
-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 XB PRIME near water.
-Do not let any foreign matter spill into XB PRIME
-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 XB PRIME yourself.
-Do not subject XB PRIME to severe impact,
-Do not place heavy objects on XB PRIME.
-Do not jubject XB PRIME to excessive pressure.
-Do not touch XB PRIME 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 breakdwon, repair, or other causes.

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Unpacking
Your package contains the following items.
XB PRIME Power Cord Syncro Cord Halogen Lamp
You can obtain the following accessories for XB PRIME from your local dealer:
Remote Control USB Trigger Receiver Trigger Receiver
XB OPTION XB OPTION XB OPTION XB OPTION SWING SWING

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Layout
Cursor
Description
Cursor
Description
①
Protecting Glass
⑧
Main Inlet
②
Modeling Lamp
⑨
LCD
③
Flash Tube
⑩
Wireless Module Holder
④
Modeling Base
⑪
Modeling Lamp Fuse
⑤
Umbrella Holder
⑫
Sync Socket
⑥
Locking Holder
⑬
Function Buttons
⑦
Photocell
⑭
Power Switch
⑮
Power Intensity Up / Down

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Display Layout
The display is comprised of below images.
Cursor
Display
Description
①
Flash power Intensity
②
Group / Channel
③
F-STEP
④
Modeling power intensity
⑤
SOUND
⑥
CELL
⑦
PROP
⑧
Continuous Mode

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SPECIFICATION

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Operation Instruction for XB PRIME
A. Insert a power cord into the main Inlet.
B. Turn the power switch ON
How to set Flash Power Intensity
1. By increasing or decreasing 0.1 F-stop.
-Turn the digital encoder volume (①) to the right, then the power intensity is increased.
-Turn the digital encoder volume (①) to the left, then the power intensity is decreased.
2. The maximum power output mode.
-Press the encoder (①) only once.
3. The minimum power output mode.
-Press the encoder (①) only twice.
4. The restoration mode. (It is restored to the last set-up power intensity value by a user)
-Press the encoder (①) three times.
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How to control Modeling light
1. By increasing or decreasing 0.1 F-stop
-Turn the digital encoder volume (②) to the right then the brightness of the Modeling Light
is increased.
-Turn the digital encoder volume (②) to the left then the brightness of the Modeling Light
is decreased.
2. The maximum power output mode.
-Press the Encoder (②) only once.
3. The minimum power output mode.
-Press the Encoder (②) only twice.
4. Turn off the Modeling Light
-Press the Encoder (②) three times.
5. The restoration mode. (It is restored to the last set-up power intensity value by a user)
-Press the Encoder (②) four times.

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How to set ACS (Aperture Control System)
Once you firstly complete setting up the exposure value on XB PRIME, the exposure value can be controlled anytime whenever users want to increase or decrease it.
You can also check the exact exposure value among a subject, a camera and XB PRIME on LCD display window if the distance of them is not changed.
How to check the ACS
-You can check the ACS on the LCD display to see whether it is standby mode or not.
1. How to reset the ACS
1) Press the “XB”button for at least 3 seconds. And then you will see the below image.
2) Press the “XB”button one more time shortly. And then you will see the image has changed into the below image.
3) Turn the dial (③) to the right or left, you can reset the exposure value with exact data. ( If you want to use this function, you have to firstly check the correct
exposure value with an exposure meter)
4) Once you set the exact exposure value on XB PRIME, you don’t need to use the exposure meter anymore if the distance and position among a subject, a
camera and XB PRIME are not changed.
You should input the correct exposure value on XB PRIME when its power intensity (F-stop) is F 1.1
1) Choose the exposure value by turning the dial to the right or left.
2) After you press the ‘XB’button , the exposure value will be stored on XB PRIME

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Another Function
1. Photo Cell On/Off (②in the picture)
-Press “CELL”button once. The “CELL”icon on the LCD display window will be changed into black color, which
means that Photo Cell function is ready to work. If users don’t want to use it, press the “CELL”button once more.
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2. Sound On/Off
-Press “SOUND”button once. The “SOUND”icon on the LCD display window will be changed into black color,
which means it is ready to work the sound function. If users don’t want to use it, press the “SOUND”button
once more.
3. PROP (Modeling Light)
-Press “PROP”button once. You can check red color on “PROP”button .The performance is same as below
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4. Continuous On/Off
-Press “PROP”button for 2 seconds. You can check green color on “PROP”button
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5. TEST Button
-You can check whether the flash tube is discharged or not.

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How to set the Remote Systems (Wireless holder, ①in the picture)
-A wireless receiver is needed when a user uses a remote control and PC in order to
operate XB PRIME.
-Join the wireless receiver to the rare cover.
How to set Studio and Channel.
XB PRIME has both Studio and Channel mode. Each Studio mode consist of 10 strobes
(Channel)
1. How to change the strobe group
1) Press “XB”button for at least 3 seconds.
2) Turn the dial to the right or left
3) Once you choose your group, press “XB”button shortly once more.
2. How to change the strobe channel number
1) Press “XB”button for at least 3 seconds.
2) Turn the dial to the right or left
3) Once you choose Channel number, press “XB”button shortly.

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How to set Remote Control
A. Most operating way is same with the XB Prime’s Operating Instruction.
B. The differences are only a few.
1. “POWER”button
Turn on the power of Remote Control.
2. “XB”button
This button is for the start of all performances of each strobe/channel.
Press this button when you need to perform any functions of each strobe.
Press “POWER”button and select the studio group (A to E) and then select the
strobe/channel (1 to 10) and then press the “XB”button.
And now you can control all functions of selected strobe.
When pressing “XB”button for 3 seconds, it starts ACS mode can be set the exposure value
by F1.1 (1.1 f-step).
3. “CELL”button
Photocell On / Off
4. “SOUND”button
Sound On / Off
5. “PROP”button
Press it shortly: proportionally power on / free modeling lamp.
Press it for 2 or 3 seconds: modeling lamp continuously turns on / off.
6. “TEST”button
By pressing this button, test flash can be released.
7. “STROBE OFF”button
Pressing this button can turn on / off the selected strobe’s power.
You should select the strobe you want to turn on / off before pressing this button.
8. “SCAN”button
You can check the current connected strobes with this function.

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How to install the software for XB PRIME
1. You can download the software on Rime Lite website : http://www.rimelite.com/2662
2. Download
3. You will see the icon on your computer
4. Click below icon
5. You will see the icon in your screen, then double-click this icon.

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6. Click “Next”button.

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7. Tick off “I accept the terms of the license agreement”

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8. Select any folder you want to install this program in your computer. And click “Next”button.

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9. Click “Install”button.

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10. Tick off “Launch the CP210x VCP Driver Installer, and click “Finish”button.

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11. If downloading is successful, you should check whether “Silicon Labs CP210 x USB to UART Bridge(COM3)”is installed in Device Manager in your computer.
( MY COMPUTER –CONTROL PANEL - DEVICE MANAGER –Click “PORTS(COM&LPT)