Rollei HS Freeze 6s User manual

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Professional studio flash unit with rechargeable battery
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Overview
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Battery
Sync socket
Light head locker
Glass protector
Umbrella socket
Ligth stand locker
Flash tube
LED modeling lamp
Group A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J
Channel (00–15)
Power output (TTL: ±3.0 | M: 1.0 – 9.0
HSS: 4.0–9.0 | Freeze 1.0–9.0)
OH: Overheat protection
Canon RT mode / ID number
(only display under Canon RT radio
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Battery
M / TTL
Normal | HSS | Freeze
Beep
Photo cell activated
Modeling lamp
Infra red sensor
Test flash button
Power output button / OK button
Function buttons (4)
Power switch / modeling lamp
Battery release button
Battery charger
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Quick Menu
Press the first function button from the left side repeatedly to cycle through the
different menus.
*Canon, Nikon, Sony und Fuji are registered trademarks, Canon, Nikon, Sony or Fuji products are trademarks or
registered trademarks of Canon, Nikon, Sony or Fuji.
Press the second function button from the left side to switch between
M (manual) and TTL mode.
Press the third function button from the left side to switch between the
different sync modes.
Normal flash mode
High speed sync mode (enables the shutter speed of up to 1/8000s)
Freeze sync mode (max. of 1/190000, sync with shutter speed, not
available under TTL mode)
Wireless Remote Control
TTL-ALL: wireless control (the flash can be controlled via the optional
Mark II professional radio transmitter)
TTL-C: Canon* remote control (the flash can then be controlled with the
Canon* trigger, optional accessory)
TTL-N: Nikon* remote control (the flash can then be controlled with the
Nikon* trigger, optional accessory)
TTL-S: Sony* remote control (the flash can then be controlled with the
Sony* trigger, optional accessory)
TTL-F: Fuji* remote control (the flash can then be controlled with the Fuji*
trigger, optional accessory)
U7: Up to 7 camera brands will be supported (the flash can then be control-
led with the U7 trigger, optional accessory)
OFF: The wireless remote control function is deactivated.
TTL-C
TTL-C
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Quick Menu
Press the second function button from the left and turn the power output
button to adjust the channel number. This can be set from 00 to 15.
Press the third function button from the left and turn the power output
button to adjust the group. Here you can choose between A, B, C, D, E, F, G,
H, I, J .
Press the fourth function key from the left for two seconds to activate
RT mode.Then press the fourth button again briefly to set the Canon* ID
between 00 and 99. The Rollei HS Freeze 6s and a Canon* (RT) flash can be
synchronized if the channel and ID are the same.
Press the second function button from the left side to activate the beep.
Here you can turn the function on and off. If this is turned on, the flash will
make indication sounds and the icon is shown on the display.
Photo cell: Press the third function button from the left side to activate or
deactivate the photo cell function. If this function is activated, the icon will
be shown on the display. The flash is then able to release a flash strobe as
soon as another flash is fired. For this function the infra red sensor should
not be hidden.
Modeling lamp: Press the fourth function button from the left to activate
the modeling lamp. Press it once for the proportion mode [ PRO] and the
modeling lamp will be limited in its intense like the flash power has been
set. Press the button again to enter the independent mode [ 1.0] in which
you can set the power of the modeling lamp individually from 1.0 to 9.0 by
turning the power output knob. To deactivate the modeling lamp press the
power on/off button.
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Easy Cap: Activate (Dark icon)
Deactivate (Light icon)
Total groups of flashes under Easy Cap mode.This can be set from
All1 to All6.
Number of flash heads under Easy Cap mode. This can be set from
No1 to No6.
Further information can be found in the chapter ”Easy Cap Mode“.
All 1EasyCap No. 1
EasyCap
All 1
No. 1
All 1 No. 1
Quick Menu
M TTL
Note: Press the first function key from the left for two seconds to enter menu 6.
Display Backlight:
Minimum illumination
Medium illumination
Maximum illumination
Automatic switch-off when not in use
On / Off
Sleep(min)
Backlight
Press the second function key from the left to activate the Flash Master
mode. When the icon turns red, the shutter can only release the flash, the
settings should be made directly on the flash.
Delay: Activate (Dark icon)
Deactivate (Light icon)
Set the delay time from 00.00 to 30.00 seconds.
Further information can be found in the chapter “Delay Mode“.Weitere
Informationen finden Sie im Kapitel „Verzögerungsmodus“.
Delay
02.00
02.00
Delay 02.00
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Operation
Battery
1. Battery Installation
Install the battery by putting the battery guide-
post (1) along the battery groove (2) to the end.
Then press the battery release button to put the
battery right in place.
2. Battery release
Press the battery release button (3) to take out
the battery along the groove.
3. Charging the battery
Use the battery charger to charge the battery. The
charging time is about 3 hours. The charging sta-
tus will be indicated by the light on the charger.
It is red while charging and will change to green
when the battery is fully charged.
Battery charger plug-in
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Operation
Battery Maintenance
Please only use the original battery charger for charging the battery.
1. Battery capacity check
Press the battery check button on the backside
of the battery to check the current
battery capacity.
4 sections: 100–75%
3 sections: 75–50%
2 sections: 50–25%
1 section: 25–5%
0 section: less than 5%
2. Notes:
• Turn off the flash before taking out the battery.
• The battery will achieve optimal performance only after two or three complete
charge and discharge cycles.
• If the flash is used outdoor, the usage time might be shorter than normal.
• The proper working temperature of the battery is +15°C and +25°C. Please note
that the environmental temperature might effect the battery run time. If the
temperature is lower than 0°C, the battery will be limited even with full power.
• If the flash is indicated that the battery power is low, please change the battery
and recharge it. If you keep working, the battery might be damaged.
• If the flash will not be used for a long time, please fully charge the battery
before storing it in a cool and dry place. Please note that the battery needs to be
recharged at least every 3 months.
• After long term or heavy use please let the battery cool down for about
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Operation
Power on / off
• Switch on: Press and hold the power button for about 2 seconds until the
LCD screen will light up and enters the operation interface.
• Switch off: Press and hold the power button for about 2 seconds until the
LCD screen will become totally black.
TTL Mode
1. Enter Menu 1 and press the second function button repeatedly until the display
shows TTL on the LCD.
2. Press the third function button to change the sync mode. Choose between
normal mode or high speed mode.
3. Enter Menu 2 to set the channel and the group of the flash.
4. Choose the wireless remote control mode according to the trigger that you use.
5. The exposure value can be adjusted from -3.0 up to +3.0 directly on the flash by
rotating the power output knob. The value can be adjusted by 1 f-stop increment
by pushing the power output knob once and then turning it around (clockwise
to increase the value and counter clockwise to decrease the value). But the value
can also be adjusted by 1/10 f-stop by just turning the power output knob.
Note: If you use a trigger the value of the flash will not be overwritten by the value
set on the trigger. For example if your flash shows an EV of +1.0 and your trigger
shows a value of +2.0, then the picture will have a real exposure value of +3.0.
If the flash shows an EV of +3.0 then you are able to even get a higher exposure
value by setting the trigger to also +3.0 and then the maximum exposure value of
+6.0 will be reached. The same goes for the negative exposure values.

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Operation
M (manual) Mode
1. Enter Menu 1 and press the second function button repeatedly until the display
shows M on the LCD.
2. Press the third function button to change the sync mode. Choose between
normal mode, high speed mode and freeze mode.
3. Enter Menu 2 to set the channel and the group of the flash.
4. Choose the wireless remote control mode according to the trigger that you use.
5. In the manual mode the power can be set from 1.0 ~ 9.0. The minimum power
output is 1.0 and the maximum one is 9.0. For a small adjustment in increments
of 0.1 f stop just rotate the power output knob and the value will be adjusted
accordingly. For big adjustments press the power output knob once and then
rotate it and the value will be changed by 1 f stop.
High Speed Sync
If high speed sync is activated the icon will be shown on the display.
In this sync mode you can set the shutter speed up to 1/8000s, to synchronize the
speed with the flash. The power output in this sync mode can only be set
between 5.0 up to 9.0.
Freeze Mode
If the freeze mode is activated the icon will be shown on the display. In this
mode the maximum shutter speed is limited to the normal flash sync time (normally
1/250s), but the flash can be fired with 1/19000s.The power output in this sync
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Operation
Easy Cap Mode
The Easy Cap Mode can be used to easily cut out the main subject from the back-
ground with the help of an image processing software (not part of the delivery).
Please note that therefore there are needed at least 2 flashes.
1. Activate the Easy Cap mode on your flash.
2. Set the number of groups that are needed. Therefore press the corresponding
function button and rotate the dial to change the value. The maximum setting of
the groups is limited to 6 (All6), but within each group the quantity of flashes is
unlimited.
3. Then set the sequence of the groups.Therefore press the corresponding function
button and change the value by rotating the knob. Here you set the sequence of
when the flash will be released. After the setting the groups will flash according
to this sequence.
Example (working with 4 flashes)
1. There are 2 groups related with Easy Cap mode, therefore the group setting is
set to „All2“.
2. There are two flashes which will be the main flashes and they are set to „No1“
(group 1). Then they will be triggered with the first frame (see figure 1 – correctly
exposed picture).
3. The two background flashes are set to „No2“ (group 2) and they will not be
triggered in the first frame but in the second one (see figure 2 – no exposure on
main subject, only the background).
4. With the help of an image processing software, the main subject can now be
quickly cut out from the background.
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Operation
Delay Mode
In this mode you can set a delay time. The flash will fire then after this time is over.
This is used for example if you want to take a picture with some ambient light, but
you don‘t want to set the flash on the front nor the rear curtain.This might be used
if you want to have motion in your picture but one single motion in the middle of
the complete time should be sharp. Then you can set your camera‘s shutter time
and calculate the correct delay time that you can enter in the flash menu. Therefore
enter the delay mode and set the time between 00.00 and 30.00 seconds. A longer
delay is not possible.
General Notes
1. Freeze Mode can only be used in manual (M) mode and it is specialised in the
shortest flash duration.
2. If the wireless remote control function is activated (TTL-C / TTL-N / TTL-S / TTL-F),
the flash can only be controlled by the corresponding transmitter that is available
as an optional accessory.
3. If the wireless remote control function U7 is activated, the flash can only be con-
trolled by the transmitter U7 which is available as an optional accessory. Please
note that this transmitter does not support High Speed Sync or Freeze Mode.
4. If the systems overheats, it will automatically go into the overheat protection
mode. The display will show „OH“ which indicates that the overheat protection
programm is activated. In this event the system will stop working. As soon as the
temperature is back to an acceptable level, the flash will start working again.
5. If you start the continuous shooting mode in your camera, the flash power output
range is only available from 1.0 to 3.0. Please note that the flash itself does not
have a continuous shooting mode and there will be no corresponding icon on the
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Flash Power 600 Ws
Flash Power Range 9 stops (in 0.1F or 1.0F increments)
Guide Number 80 (with ISO 100, 2 meters and Reflector 55 Degree)
Modeling Light 20 W LED
Recycle Time Approx. 0.9 seconds
Flash Duration Normal: 1/800s – 1/8000s | Freeze: 1/800s – 1/19000s
Lighting Time Up to 500 (if battery is fully charged)
Temperature 5500 ± 150K (normal mode) | 5500 ± 800K (Freeze mode)
IP33* Spray water, dust and sand protected
Operation modes TTL, M (manual), Easy Cap, Delay
Flash modes Normal | High Speed Sync | Freeze
Channels | Groups 0 – 15 | A, B, C, D, E, F
Radio Range Up to 300 meters (built-in radio receiver)
Infrared Sensor Integrated (IR slave function)
Connections Sync (3,5 mm) | USB (for firmware updates)
Display Multifunctional LCD (7.2 cm / 2.8“)
Power Supply Exchangeable and rechargeable Lithium Polymer Battery
(14.8 V / 6 Ah)
Dimension 32.5 x 12 x 22.5 cm
Weight 3.022 kg / 2.422 kg (with/without battery)
Scope of Delivery Studio flash light incl. flash tube, protective glass and plas-
tic cover, battery, charging cable, sync cable, bag, manual
Subject to technical changes.
*This only applies for the aluminum body, the front of the flash (flash tube) is excluded.
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