Rollei Studio Pro 400 User manual

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Studio Pro 400 / 600 / 800 / 1200
HSS-Studioblitz | HSS Studio Flash
ANLEITUNG AUF DEUTSCH
MANUAL IN ENGLISH

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Before the First Use
Before using the device for the first time, please read the operating
instructions and safety instructions carefully.
Keep the operating instructions together with the device for future use. If other peo-
ple use this device, make this manual available to them. If you pass on the device to
a third party, this manual is part of the device and must be supplied with the device.
Explanation of Symbols
The following symbols are used in this manual, on the flash or on the packaging.
Products marked with this symbol comply with all relevant Community
legislation of the European Economic Area.
Products marked with this symbol are operated with alternating current.
With protection class I (protective earthing), all electrically conductive
housing parts of the unit are connected to the protective earth conductor.
For indoor use only. Devices with this symbol may only be operated
indoors (dry environment).

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Glass protection
Umbrella holder
Umbrella locking
Lamp tripod lock
Carrying handle
Group indicator
Bowens S-Type connector
Flash Tube
LED modelling light
Release button
for accessories
Radio signal button
Flash mode button
Test flash button
On/off switch
Power cord connection
Multi-mode button
Photocell (infrared sensor)
Menu / Return button
Settings button
Modelling light/signal tone button
SYNC connection
Tilt lock
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Wireless receiver signal
Briefly press the Radio signal button and turn the control knob to set the signal
source of the radio transmitter. Press the setting knob to confirm and the radio
signal symbol stops flashing.
Wireless signal corresponding to the shutter release button
Wireless Remote Control
TTL-ALL: (integrated hot shoe transmitter) – Professional radio transmitter
Mark II
TTL-C (Canon remote control)
TTL-N (Nikon remote control)
TTL-S (Sony remote control)
TTL-F (Fujifilm remote control)
CH/GR (CH & GR remote control)
Canon RT radio „ID“numbers can be set between 00 – 99 / AU.
Flash and Canon speedlites can be synchronized when CH & ID numbers
keep the same.
Overview

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Multi - Hz
Delay
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Setting the group
Press the Radio signal button twice to set the group, the group icon
blinks. Turn the control knob to set the group, press the control knob to
confirm, the GR group symbol stops flashing.
GR: A / B / C / D / E / F / G / H / I / J / L / O / P / Q / S / U
Channel setting CH: 00~31
Press the Radio signal button three times to switch to the channel and
turn the control knob to set the channel. Press the setting knob to con-
firm, the CH channel symbol stops flashing.
Setting the modelling light
Press the modelling light key briefly to set the modelling light to
”Off / Proportional / 100% / Individual“. In individual mode, press the
modelling light key until the symbol flashes, turn the modelling knob to
adjust the brightness of the modelling light and press the modelling knob
to confirm.
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1. EasyCap
2. Delay
3. Setting the power display
4. Sleep mode: 15 / 30 / 60 minutes
5. Background lighting: 1 / 2 / 3
6. Firmware version number display
Overview
Interface of the menu functions

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Operation
EasyCap
• Press the Menu key once briefly to switch to the ”FN1“ mask setting interface.
• Press and hold the control knob to switch on the EasyCap function, turn the
control knob and set the total number of flash light groups in mask mode, and
press the control knob briefly to set the number of flashes.
For example, ”6 – 2“ means that there are 6 groups of flash positions in the mask
mode, and the current flash will flash at the second shutter release.
Delay
Briefly press the menu key twice to switch to ”FN2“, turn the setting knob and set
the delay flash time, briefly press the setting knob and switch the time unit.
Flash delay setting: 0.00 ~ 30 seconds.
Power value display Power value display
decimal fraction
Setting the power indicator
Press the Menu key three times to switch to ”FN3“, turn the setting knob and set
”on / off“ and press the test flash key to exit.
”On“ – fractional number display / ”Off“ – decimal display

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Operation
Freeze
Briefly press the flash mode button once to activate the freeze
mode. At the camera‘s standard flash sync speed (Canon 1 / 250s /
Nikon 1 / 320s / Sony 1 / 250s), you can freeze fast movements.
Table of the output power and flash duration:
9.0 (1/1) : 1/900s 8.0 (1/2) : 1/1000s 7.0 (1/4) : 1/2000s
6.0 (1/8) : 1/4200s 5.0 (1/16) : 1/8300s 4.0 (1/32) : 1/12000s
3.0 (1/64) : 1/20000s 2.0 (1/128) : 1/42000s 1.0 (1/256) : 1/56000s
Multiple mode (Multi)
• Press and hold the multi-mode key for about 2 seconds to activate multi-mode.
• After switching on, briefly press the multi-mode button to set the flash times.
• When the ” “ symbol flashes, turn the adjustment knob to set the flash
times.
• Press the multi-mode button twice and turn the control knob to set the flash
frequency per second: 01 ~ 30 Hz.
• Depending on the output power, the flash times and the flash frequency
per second are changed.
• The multi mode allows you to take several pictures of the movement of an object
on a single photograph by continuous flash according to the setting.
• During the multiple flash cycle, the camera shutter should remain open until the
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Operation
Flash times (Number of exposures
for one image)
Flash frequency per second
Calculation formula of the multi-flash mode:
Flash times / flash frequency = shutter speed
High speed sync mode / HSS
• Briefly press the flash mode button twice briefly to Switch on HSS mode.
• Support of camera shutter speed up to 1 / 8000s
• In HSS mode the flash output adjustment is ~ 9.0 (1 / 1).
• Press the flash mode button three times to switch off the HSS mode.
• The HSS symbol disappears and the flash goes into normal mode.
• In normal flash mode, the colour temperature is 5500K ± 100K.
• Colour temperature range of two consecutive flashes with the same output
power: ± < 30K.
Photocell (infrared sensor): Press the Menu button approximately
for 2 seconds to switch the infrared function on and off.
Signal tone: Press the signal tone key for about 2 seconds to switch the signal
tone on/off.
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We reserve the right to update functions or parameters without further notice.
Technical Data
Type
Performance
Recycling Time
Output control
EU energy efficiency class (EU 2017/1369)
EU energy efficiency class spectrum
(EU 2017/1369)
Flash/sync modes
Flash duration (t = 0.5 s)
Colour temperature
Modelling light
Modelling light regulation
Radio receiver
Frequency range
Maximum transmission power
Compatible radio transmitters
Compatible cameras
Channels / Groups
Further functions/equipment
Multi mode
Compatibility with accessories
Power supply
Dimensions (cm)
Weight
Box Content

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Technical Data
Studio Pro 400 Studio Pro 600 Studio Pro 800 Studio Pro 1200
400.0 Ws 600.0 Ws 800.0 Ws 1,200.0 Ws
0.05 – 0.8s 0.05 – 0.8s 0.05 – 0.8s 0.05 – 0.9s
M: 1.0 – 9.0 (1/256 – 1/1) / HSS: 4.0 – 9.0 (1/32 – 1/1)
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A – G
Normal / Freeze / HSS / Synchronisation to 1st / 2nd shutter curtain
Normal: 1/900 – 1/8,500s / Freeze: 1/900 – 1/56,000s
5,500 K ± 100K (Normal) / 5,500K ± 300K (HSS) / 5,400K – 9,500K (Freeze)
30W LED (colour temperature: 4100K ± 200K)
Off / 100% / Proportional / Individual
Integrated / 2.4 GHz / range > 100 m
2.402 – 2.480 Ghz
6 dBm
Professional Radio Transmitter Mark II
Canon / Nikon / Sony / Fuji / Panasonic / Olympus
32 channels: 00 – 31 / 16 groups: A/B/C/D/E/F/G/H/I/J/L/O/P/Q/S/U
Photocell (infrared sensor) | Signal tone | EasyCap | Delay | LC-
Display | Umbrella holder | Tripod attachment | Carrying handle |
Cooling | sleep mode: 30 min / 60 min | sync connection
3.5 mm / sync voltage DC 5 V
flash times: 01 – 99 / flash frequency: 1 – 30 Hz
Bowens S type adapter
AC 195 ~ 245 V 50 / 60 Hz 20 A (fuse)
38 x 14.5 x 22.5 41.5 x 14.5 x 22.5 42.5 x 14.5 x 22.5 47.5 x 14.5 x 22.5
3.1 kg 3.4 kg 3.7 kg 4.5 kg
Studio Pro 400 / 600 / 800 or 1200,
glass protection, protective cap, power cord and operating instructions

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Safety Instructions
Danger from electric current!
Faulty electrical installations or excessive mains voltage can cause electric shock.
• Only connect the product if the mains voltage of the socket corresponds to the
specifications on the type plate.
• Connect the product to an easily accessible power outlet so that you can quickly
disconnect it from the mains in case of problems.
• Use only the supplied power cord.
• Do not use the product if it is visibly damaged or if the cable is defective.
• If the product or its accessories are damaged, they must be replaced or repaired
by the manufacturer, its service department or a similarly qualified person to
prevent hazards.
• The housing must not be opened and repairs must only be carried out by a
qualified technician. To do this, contact a specialist workshop. Any liability and
all warranty claims are excluded in the event of repairs by the user, improper
connection or incorrect operation.
• Do not use the product with an external timer or a separate remote control
system.
• If you do not use the product for a long period of time, always disconnect it from
the power source.
• Protect the product from moisture. Do not touch the product with wet/damp
hands or immerse it in water.
• This product is not waterproof! Do not use this product in the rain or in wet environ-
ments. Never touch the product during a thunderstorm.
• Before disconnecting the power, turn off the power at the main switch.
• Do not store or use the flash unit in locations where it is exposed to strong elec-
tromagnetic fields or dust. Keep the unit away from other sources of interference.
• Switch the flash unit off and disconnect it from the power supply when changing
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Safety Instructions
Attention!
• Never use the power cord as a carrying handle.
• Keep the product and accessories away from naked flames, hot surfaces and
highly flammable materials.
• Lay the power cord so that it does not present a tripping hazard.
• Do not bend the power cord or lay it over sharp edges.
Attention!
Danger for children and persons with limited physical, sensory or men-
tal abilities (e.g. partially disabled, older persons with limited physical
and mental abilities) or lack of experience and know-how (e.g. older
children).
• This product may be used by persons with reduced physical, sensory or mental
abilities or lack of experience and know-how, provided that they are supervised
or have received instructions for the safe use of the product and understand the
potential hazards arising from its use. Children must not play with the product.
The product must not be cleaned or maintained by children. Keep children under
eight years of age away from the product and its accessories.
• Do not insert any objects into the product.
• Do not leave the product unattended during operation.
• The product is not a toy. Keep the product, accessories and packaging materials
away from children and pets to prevent accidents and suffocation.
• For photographic lighting purposes only. Not suitable for permanent room
lighting.

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Safety Instructions
• Do not film car, bus, bicycle, motorbike or train drivers while driving
with this product. The driver may be blinded and cause an accident. This also
applies to unlisted persons or groups if possible glare could cause an accident.
• Do not shine directly into the eyes of people or animals as this may cause dama-
ge to the retina, visual disturbances and even blindness.
• Ensure adequate ventilation during operation. Never cover the ventilation slits of
the unit.
• Do not use or store the unit in high temperatures or in closed rooms with direct
sunlight. The product should not be used in ambient temperatures above 40°C.
• Please note that the flash tube, modelling light and a connected reflector can be-
come very hot during operation. Do not touch these parts during or immediately
after operation. Allow the unit components to cool down before replacing the
flash tube or reflector.
• Handle glass parts such as the flash tube with care so that the glass is not
broken. Do not touch the flash tube with bare hands, use clean cotton gloves or a
microfibre cloth. Small residues of skin grease can cause the flash tube to burst.
• Make sure that the flash tilt lever is firmly tightened before using the unit and
connecting accessories to it.
• Mount the flash unit on a tripod with sufficient load-bearing capacity and set up
the tripod so that it cannot tip over or slip.
• Allow the flashgun to cool down before packing it for transport or storage.