Sekonic LITEMASTER PRO L-478 Series User manual

Light Meter
This manual is for common operation between L-478 Series.
Refer to each L-478DR Series, L-478DR-EL Series or
L-478DR-PX Series manual for specic radio operations.
Please read the operating manual and safety precaution carefully
to fully understand the features of this product before use and
keep it for future use. Keep the operating manual in a safe place.
Operating Manual
LITEMASTER PRO
L-478 Series

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■ Inteded Usage (Users)
The intended users of this product are the following.
• Thosewhoareengagedinshootingorrelatedbusinesses,suchasphotographers,
videographers,andcinematographerstomeasureandcontrolnaturalorarticial
lightsanddeterminetheexposure.
TheLITEMASTERPROL-478Series(referredtoasL-478Seriesfromhereon)
comeswith“Cameraexposureprole”tooffertoday’sdigitalandlmshooter
withrepeatableprecision,accuratemeasurementanddigitalexposurecontrol..
Whatismore,L-478Seriesisequippedwithexceptionalfunctionstodealwith
imagesandallsortsofshooting/lmingintentionswhetheryouareaDSLR
videographer,cinematographer,stillphotographerorinvolvedinanysceneof
imagecapture.
UsingthelatestDataTransferSoftware*1,youcansetyourcameraexposure
proles*2intheL-478Series(uptotencameraproles).And,bycallingupthese
settingswhenyouneedthem,youcanmeasureexposureaccurately.Moreover,
whenmeteringlight,youcancheckinaninstantwhetherornotthesubjectisin
theexposurerange.Additionally,youcanalsomakeUserSettingandCustom
SettingFunctionintheDataTransferSoftware.
*1DataTransferSoftwareisanapplicationsoftwareprovidedontheCD-ROM
ordownloadedfromwww.sekonic.com.Tousethissoftware,youwillneedto
installitontoyourcomputerandconnectittoL-478SeriesviaaUSBcable.
PleaseseetheOperatingManualontheCD-ROMfordetailsofoperation.
*2Exposureproleistheinformationdenotingthecharacteristicsofyourdigital
camerasandmatchingthelightmeter’svaluetotheuniquevariationsinthe
camera,lensshutterspeed,aperture,etc.First,authenticatetheinformation
bytestshootingandthencreateexposureprolesusingtheDataTransfer
Software.
1. The reproduction of all or any part of this document without permission is strictly forbidden.
2. The product concerned and/or this manual may be subject to future changes without prior notication.
L-478 Series
L-478DSeries L-478DRSeries(PocketWizard®)L-478DR-ELSeries(Elinchrom®) L-478DR-PXSeries(Phottix®)
L-478D L-478DR L-478DR-EL L-478DR-PX
L-478D-A L-478DR-A L-478DR-A-EL L-478DR-A-PX
L-478D-U L-478DR-U L-478DR-U-EL L-478DR-U-PX
* For explanation purpose, the LCDs illustrated here show the displays of L-478D.
* PocketWizard and ControlTL are the registered trademarks of LPA Design.
* Elinchrom is the registered trademark of Elinchrom SA.
* Phottix is the registered trademark of Phottix Hong Kong Ltd.
©2012-2015 SEKONIC CORPORATION All Rights Reserved.

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Accompanying Accessories
The following items are included with the L-478 Series. After opening the package,
please be sure that everything is included. If any of the following items should be
missing, please contact your local camera store or retail organization.
Startup Guide Safety Precaution
Safety Precaution
For Proper Operation
Before using this product, please read this "Safety Precautions" for
proper operation.
WARNING
The WARNING symbol indicates the
possibility of death or serious injury if the
product is not used properly.
CAUTION
The CAUTION symbol indicates the
possibility of minor to moderate personal
injury or product damage if the product is
not used properly.
NOTICE
The NOTICE symbol indicates cautions
or restrictions when using the product.
Please read all notes to avoid errors in
operation.
General Safety Information
•Read the Operating Manual before use.
•Keep the Operating Manual on hand for reference at any
time.
•Stop using this product when there are any abnormalities.
•
•Do not attempt to repair this product by yourself.
•This product is intended only for persons with expert
knowledge.
•Monitor children so that they do not touch this product.
•Use this product in a usage environment described in the
Operating Manual.
•This product is not waterproof.
English
CD-ROM
(Operating Manual and Data Transfer Software)
Soft case Strap Anti-glare sheet for LCD
Screen
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Pleasesee“7.SeparatelySoldAccessories”(P61)fordetailsaboutavailableaccessories.

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Safety Precautions
Beforeusingthisproduct,pleasereadthis“SafetyPrecautions”forproperoperation.
Thewarningsymbolindicatesthepossibilityofdeathorseriousinjury
iftheproductisnotusedproperly.
Thecautionsymbolindicatesthepossibilityofminortomoderate
personalinjuryorproductdamageiftheproductisnotusedproperly.
Thenotesymbolindicatescautionsorrestrictionswhenusingthe
product. Please read all notes to avoid errors in operation.
Thereferencesymbolindicatesadditionalinformationaboutthe
controlsorrelatedfunctions.Readingtheseisrecommended.
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Infants or toddlers may accidentally wrap the strap around their neck, so please place it in a location out of their reach.
There is a danger of suffocation.
•
Do not place batteries in open  ame, attempt to short them, disassemble them, apply heat to them, or recharge them
(except rechargeable batteries). They may burst and cause  res, serious injury, or damage to the environment.
•
Do not look directly at the sun via the viewnder (sold separately), as doing so may damage eyesight.
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For L-478DR Series only: If user intentionally modies or converts the L-478DR Series, there is a risk that doing so
may violate the Radio Law, which may make the user liable to punishment according to the law.
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Do not touch the sensor inside directly when the light receiving part is detached, as it may cause the damaged parts
and/or incorrect measurement.
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This neck strap is made of polyester ber. Please refrain from using the product if synthetic bers cause your skin to
become irritated, inamed or itchy in order to prevent worsening your symptoms.
•
Do not handle this product with wet hands, leave it in the rain or in a location where it may be splashed with water or
come into contact with moisture. There is a danger of electric shock if the “Cord Flash Mode” is used. This may also
result in damage to the product.
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Do not disassemble this product for modication or parts replacement. Refer servicing only to qualied and authorized
personnel in case of product’s malfunction.
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Do not play the accompanying CD-ROM in a music-type CD player, as there is a risk of hearing damage as well as
damage to speakers and/or earphones.
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Use ngers to lightly touch the LCD when operating. Do not use sharp objects such as ballpoint pens or pencils, as
doing so may damage the LCD or cause malfunction.
The LCD is covered by a protective sheet. Please peel off this sheet before using the screen.

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Table of Contents
Accompanying Accessories .............................................................. 3
Safety Precautions .............................................................................4
1 Parts Designations ...............................................................................8
1-1.PartsDesignations....................................................................... 8
2 Before Using .........................................................................................9
2-1. Attaching the Strap......................................................................9
2-2.InsertingtheBatteries.................................................................. 9
2-3.PowerON/OFF ..........................................................................10
2-4.CheckingtheBatteryCapacity..................................................11
2-5. CautionsaboutChangingtheBatteriesduring
Measurement.............................................................................11
2-6. Auto Power OFF Function .........................................................11
3 Screen Operations..............................................................................12
3-1. On-screen Operations ...............................................................12
3-2.LockingandReleasingofScreen ..............................................14
3-3. Outline of Screen Flowchart ......................................................14
3-4. Measuring Screen......................................................................16
3-4-1.Status/TitleField .............................................................16
3-4-2.Setting,Function,DisplayField .....................................17
3-4-3. Measuring Function Selection Icon ................................19
3-5.InformationScreen ....................................................................20
3-6.ToolBoxScreen.........................................................................20
3-7. Menu Screen..............................................................................21
4 Basic Operations ................................................................................22
4-1.BasicOperationFlow ................................................................22
4-2.SettingLightReceivingSystem................................................. 23
4-2-1. Measuring with Incident Light Function
(LumisphereExtended/Retracted) ................................23
4-2-2.MeasuringwithReectedLightSystem .......................24
4-3. Setting Measuring Mode ...........................................................25
5 Measuring ...........................................................................................27
5-1.MeasuringinAmbientLightMode............................................. 27
5-1-1.T(ShutterSpeed)PriorityMode .....................................27
5-1-2.F(f-stop)PriorityMode .................................................28
5-1-3.TFPriorityMode ............................................................28
5-1-4.Illuminance/LuminanceMode......................................... 28
5-1-5.MeasuringExposureforVideoandMovies ....................31

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5-2. Measuring in Flash Light Mode .................................................33
5-2-1.Cord(PC)FlashMode.....................................................34
5-2-2.CordlessFlashMode ....................................................35
5-2-3.CordMulti(Cumulative)FlashMode...............................36
5-2-4.CordlessMultiple(Cumulative)FlashMode ...................37
5-3.OutofDisplayedRangeorMeasuringRange ...........................38
5-3-1.WhenDisplayedRangeisExceeded ..............................38
5-3-2.WhenMeasuringRangeisExceeded .............................38
6 Functions............................................................................................. 39
6-1.MemoryFunction....................................................................... 39
6-1-1.Memory ...........................................................................39
6-1-2.MemoryRecall ................................................................40
6-1-3.MemoryClear..................................................................41
6-2. Mid. Tone Function .................................................................... 42
6-2-1.SettingMeasuringValueasMid.Tone............................ 42
6-2-2.SettingMemorizedValueasMid.Tone........................... 42
6-2-3.Mid.ToneModication....................................................43
6-2-4.Mid.ToneClearing ..........................................................43
6-2-5. Mid. Tone Recall .............................................................44
6-3. Average Function....................................................................... 45
6-4.ContrastFunction ......................................................................46
6-5.FilterCompensationFunction ..................................................47
6-5-1.SettingFilterNumbersandCompensationValues ........47
6-5-2.SelectingFilterFactorNumber .......................................48
6-5-3.DeselectingFilter ............................................................48
6-6.FunctionsbyMenuSelection ....................................................49
6-6-1. Analog Scale Switching .................................................49
6-6-2.ExposureCompensationFunction.................................49
6-6-3.CustomSettingFunction ...............................................51
6-6-4.ExposureProleFunction ............................................... 52
6-6-5.FrameRateEditing .........................................................54
6-6-6. Shutter Angle Editing ......................................................55
6-6-7.FilterNameEditing.......................................................... 56
6-7. Hardware Setting Function ........................................................58
7 Optional Accessories (Sold Separately)........................................... 61
8 Registered Filters ..............................................................................62
9 Specifications .....................................................................................63
10 Safety Guide and Maintenance ....................................................... 65

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Table of Contents
11 Troubleshooting................................................................................ 66

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1Parts Designations
1-1. Parts Designations
Measuring
button*1
Battery
cover latch
Powerbutton
Batterycover
Rear View
Battery Cover Open
Battery
compartment
Bottom View
Strap
eyelet
Synchroterminal
8
9
Menubutton
Lumisphere
retracting ring
Lumisphere
Touch panel
Locklever
USBport
Memory
button*1
Front View
2
4
5
6
7
1
3
10
11
12
13
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Thefollowingtableliststhefunctionsofeachpart.
No. Part Name Explanation
1Lock lever Slidebackwhenremovingthelumispherefromthemeter.(SeeP24for
details.)
2Lumisphere retracting
ring
Turntoswitchbetweenextendedandretractedlumisphere.(SeeP23
for details.)
3Lumisphere Extendtomeasureexposure.Retracttomeasurecontrast.
Canbefreelyrotatedthrough270°toreceivelight.
4Touch panel Displaysmeasuringscreensandsettingscreens.Touchthispanelto
performsettingsandoperations.(SeeP12fordetails.)
5Memory button*1Presstomemorizecurrentmeasuredvalue.Pressinmulti(cumulative)
modetoclearmemorizedmeasurements.
6USB port AcceptsUSBMiniBcableforconnectiontocomputerforusewithData
Transfer Software.
7Menu button PresstoenterMenumodefromanyofthescreens.
Press again to return to the previous screen. (See P21 for details.)
8Measuring button*1PresswhentheMeasuringscreenisdisplayedtoimplementmeasuring.
9Battery cover latch Slideuptoopenbatterycover.
10
Power button Use to turn power ON and OFF.
Holddown(approximatelyonesecond)whenturningpowerONand
OFF.
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Battery cover Liftuptoreveal2xAAAbatteriesthatpowerthemeter.
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Strap eyelet Attachaccessorystraphere.
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Synchro terminal Pluginsynchrocord(soldseparate)connectedtoseparateashhere
whenusingCord(PC)Mode.
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Battery compartment Hold2xAAAsizebatteries.Insertasindicatedincompartment.
*1 Using Custom Setting Function, the Memory button 5and the Measuring button 8can be switched (See P51 for
details.)

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2 Before Using
2-1. Attaching the Strap
1) Pass the strap included through the outer hole
oftheStrapeyelet
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.
2) Pass the opposite end of the strap through the
loop at the end of strap.
•
Infants or toddlers may accidentally wrap the strap around their
neck, so please place it in a location out of their reach. There is a
danger of suffocation.
•
This neck strap is made of polyester ber. Please refrain from
using the product if synthetic bers cause your skin to become
irritated, inamed or itchy in order to prevent worsening your
symptoms.
2-2. Inserting the Batteries
1) RequirestwoAAAalkalinemanganesebatteries.
2) SlidetheBatterycoverlatch 9in the direction
ofthearrowandremovetheBatterycover
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.
3) Insertthebatteriesaccordingtothe“+”and“–”
symbolsintheBatterycompartment
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.
 *Asshowninthediagramtotheright,please
notebothpositivesidesofthebatteriesare
facinginthesamedirection.
4) WhileliningupthetwotabsontheBattery
cover
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,presstheBatterycover
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backinto
placefromabove.
Do not place batteries in open  ame, attempt to short them,
disassemble them, apply heat to them, or recharge them (except
rechargeable batteries). They may burst and cause  res, serious
injury, or damage to the environment.
•
Insert the batteries minus (-) side rst. When removing batteries,
pull out plus (+) side rst.
•
Do not use batteries with any other rating than the one speci ed.
Also, do not mix old and new batteries.
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If the meter will not be used for an extended period of time, it is
recommended to remove the batteries to avoid possible damage
caused by battery leaking.
Strapeyelet
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Tabs
Batterycoverlatch 9
Batterycompartment
14
Batterycover
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2-3. Power ON/OFF
Power ON: PressthePowerbutton
10
for one
second.
 Themeterwillturnon,andafter
thetitlescreenisdisplayed,the
Measuring screen appears.
Power OFF:PressandholdthePowerbutton
10
for one second or longer. The
meterwillturnoffandthedisplay
disappears.
Title Screens
L-478D
•
Please wait 3 seconds between repeated power on and power off sessions.
•
Directly after replacing the batteries, a white screen with the SEKONIC logo in blue will be displayed, followed by the
appropriate title screen above.
•
An L-478 Series memory check is being executed while the blue bar graph is moving when the Logo screen is
displayed, so please do not turn OFF the power, as doing so may cause damage.
Logo Screen
•
If the LCD screen shows no display, check the battery capacity indicator. Also check for proper battery insertion (Pos/
Neg positioning).
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All settings and measurements made during use are saved in memory even after the meter is powered off.
Powerbutton
10

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2-4. Checking the Battery Capacity
Whenthepoweristurnedon,thebatterypowerindicatorisdisplayedattheupperleft
oftheLCD.
 Fullbatterypowerremaining.
 Sufcientbatterypowerremaining.
 Lowbatterypowerremaining.Havesparebatteriesready.
 Whentheindicatorblinks,replacebatteriesimmediately.
•
When the batteries are out of power and the meter is turned ON, the LCD screen will appear and then turn off immediately.
This is an indication that the batteries are depleted and they should be replaced immediately. Having spare batteries on hand
is recommended.
•
When the meter is continuously used at room temperature, the battery life with alkaline batteries will last 10 hours
(based on our testing).
2-5. Cautions about Changing the Batteries during Measurement
1) Alwaysturnoffthepowerbeforereplacingbatteries.
2) IfanunexpecteddisplayappearsontheLCDduringbatteryreplacementor
measurement,ie.settingsotherthanselected,orifthemeterdoesnotrespond
whenabuttonispressed,removethebatteries,waitatleast10seconds,andthen
re-installthem.
2-6. Auto Power OFF Function
Tosavebatterypower,themeterwillautomaticallyturnoffveminutesafterthelast
buttonispressed.
•
All settings and measurements are saved in memory even after the meter has automatically turned off. When the power
is turned ON, they will be displayed again.
•
Default Auto Power OFF is 5 minutes. Select longer time in Custom Setting. (See P51 for details).
•
To prevent battery drain during transport, the meter will switch OFF after approximately one mnute if the Power
Button
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is held down continuously.

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3 Screen Operations
The data display is also a touch panel that is used to make all settings.
<Display illumination>
•
The Display illumination is activated as soon as the meter is turned ON. The
illumination level is user adjustable. The panel dims during measuring and cordless
ash standby to eliminate its inuence in the measurement.
•
The display Illumination of your meter has been set to “Bright” at the factory to enable
best operation for outdoor use.For indoor viewing and better battery life, you may set
the screen illumination to “Normal” in Custom Setting. Please see P51 for details.
3-1. On-screen Operations
Touch the icons on screen to perform various operations.
The following are the icon types.
1) Measuring Mode Icon
Touch the Measuring mode icon to display the Measuring Mode Selection screen.
Touch any icon to switch to the desired Measuring mode. (See P25 for details.)
Measuring Screen Measuring Mode Selection Screen
2) Setting Value Change/Item Selection Icon
Touch Operation:
Touch the up arrow (▲) to increase the value or change up to the next item.
Touch the down arrow (▼) to decrease the value or change down to the next item.
Slide Operation:
Slide your nger tip up or down over the value to change the value amount.
Sliding your nger over scroll bars provides fast navigation of large menus.
Measuring Screen
Scroll bar
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3) RadioButtons
 TouchingRadiobuttonsselectstheitemtotherightofit.
 Onlyoneiteminagroupcanbeselectedatonetime.
FilterCompensationSettingScreen
4) Alpha-NumericKeypad
ValueInputScreen AlphabetInputScreen NumberInputScreen
Inputting Values (Value Input Screen):
0-9,Decimalpoint,+/-:  Valuedisplayedonscreenwhenkeytouched.
OK:  Conrmsinputvalueandreturnstopreviousscreen.
DEL:  Deletesinputvalue.
Cancel:  Cancelsinputandreturnstopreviousscreen.
Inputting Alphabet and Numbers (Alphabet Input Screen and Number Input Screen):
1/A/a:  SwitchesbetweenTenKeyinput/Uppercase/Lowercase.
ABC(abc),0-9,DecimalPoint:
  Valuedisplayedonscreenwhenkeytouched.
  Repeatedpressingofthesamebuttonforalphabet
(ABC/abc)willchangethealphabetcharacterinorder.
←→:  Shiftinputposition.
OK:  Conrmsinputvalueandreturnstopreviousscreen.
DEL:  Deletesinputvalue.
Cancel:  Cancelsinputtingandreturnstopreviousscreen.

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3-2. Locking and Releasing of Screen
Thescreencanbelockedtopreventunforeseeablemisoperations,etc.
Touchoperationofallscreensisprohibitedwhenlocked(thelockiconisdisplayedat
thetopofthescreen).NotehoweverthattheMemorybutton 5,Measuringbutton 8
andPowerbutton
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willbeoperationaleveniflockisON.
LockstatuswillbemaintainedevenwhenpoweristurnedOFF.
Setting Lock:
PressandholddownMenubutton
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forapproximately
1secondtolockthescreen(thelockiconwillbe
displayedatthetoprightofthescreen).Buttonsand
iconsontheLCD(touchpanel)cannotbeoperated
whilethelockisON.Moreover,pressingtheMenu
button
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toopentheMenuFunctionsisnotpossible.
*ThislockfunctioncanbesetintheMeasuringscreenonly.
Releasing Lock:
PressandholddowntheMenubutton 7forapproximately1secondtoreleasethe
lockedscreen(thescreenlockediconwilldisappear.)
LockReleasedLocked
Screen
lockicon
3-3. Outline of Screen Flowchart
1) MeasuringScreen(Backgroundcolor:Blackindefaultsetting,selectableinCustomsetting)
1. WhenthepoweristurnedON,thedisplaywillindicatesettingslastusedwhenthe
meterwasturnedOFF.
 ToselectanotherMeasuringMode,touchaMeasuirngmodeicon( , , , ,
,) to go to Measuing Mode Selection Screen. Touch different Icon to select
modeandreturntoMeasuringscreen.
Menubutton 7 Menubutton 7

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2. TouchtheInformationicon( )todisplaycurrentdisplaymode,inputexposure
compensation,andexposureproleinuse.(SeeP20fordetails.)
3. TousetheAverageFunctionorContrastFunction,touchtheAverage/
D
EVicon( ).
(Fordetails,seeP45forAverageFunction,andseeP46forContrastFunction.)
2) ToolBoxScreen(Backgroundcolor:Green)
 TomakevarioussettingsforthecurrentMeasuringscreen,touchtheToolBoxicon
( ) at the Measuring screen. (See P20 for details.)
3) MenuScreen(Backgroundcolor:Lightorange)
 PresstheMenubuttononthemeter(whileworkinginanyscreen)todisplaythe
Menuscreen(*1).
AttheMenuscreen,youcansetallmenuoperationsforthislightmeter.(SeeP21for
details.)
Measuring Mode
SelectScreen*2
Informationscreen
ToolBoxscreen
Menu screen
Measuring
screen
Power ON
3-4
Measuring screen
Measuring Mode Icon
Info icon
ToolBoxicon
3-6ToolBoxscreen
Powerbutton
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3-7 Menu screen
Menubutton*17
*1 If you press the Menu button while working at another Setting screen, the settings in
mid-operation will be interrupted and the Menu List displayed.
*2 See each L-478DR Series, L-478DR-EL Series or L-478DR-PX Series manual for specic
radio operations.
Measuring screen
(Average)
Average icon
4) Hardware Setting Screen
 HolddowntheMenubutton 7andthenturnONthepowertodisplaytheHardware
Setting screen. (See P58 for details.)
Power ON
Menubutton 7
Powerbutton
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3-4. Measuring Screen
WhenthepoweristurnedON,theTitlescreenwillappear,followedbytheMeasuring
screen.
SubjectmeasuringcanbeperformedattheMeasuringscreen.
BasicCongurationoftheMeasuringScreen
ExampleofTpriorityinAmbientLightScreen
Status/Titleeld
Measuringoperations/Displayarea
Measuring function selection icon
3-4-1. Status/Title Field
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1 2 3 4 5
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No. Icon Name Explanation
1Battery Power
Indicator Display Batterypowerdisplayinfourstages.(SeeP11fordetails.)
2Exposure
compensation
DisplayedwhenExposurecompensation(adjustment)isset.Thedisplayed
measuredvalueiscalculatedwiththiscompensationvalue.
3Multiple
(Cumulative)
Flash mode/
Cumulative count
DisplayedwhenAccumulativeModeisselectedforthefollowingashmeasuring
modes.
•CordlessMultiple(cumulative)Flashmode
•Cord(PC)Multiple(cumulative)Flashmode
•RadioMultiple(cumulative)Flashmode(forL-478DRSeriesonly)
Cumulativecount(upto99)isdisplayedtotherightoftheMLTsymbol.
4Filter
compensation Displayedwhenltercompensationisselected.
5Screen lock DisplayedwhenscreenLockisactive.Touchsecreenisnotactivewhen
displayed.(SeeP14fordetails.)
6USB display DisplayedwhenmeterisconnectedtoacomputerbyUSBcable.
7Memory count Displaysupto9memorizedreadings.
8Title Appearstoindicatewhichsettingmodeisactive.

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3-4-2. Setting, Function, Display Field
Setting,Function,andDisplayFieldareconguredofthefollowingsections.
•Measuringmodeicons
•Setting icons
•Measuringunit/Displayedvalueeld
•Analog scale
ExampleofScreenforAmbientlight CineModeScreen
Measuringmodeicon 1
Setting value icons 2
Measuringunit/
Displayedvalueeld 3
Analog scale 4
Measuringmodeicon[CINEmode] 1
1) Measuring Mode Icons
 TouchaMeasuringmodeicon( , , , , , ) at the top left of the Measuring
screentodisplaytheMeasuringModeSelectionscreen,whereanyoftheMeasuring
modescanbeselected.(SeeP25fordetails.)

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2) Setting Icons
 SettingiconstypeandvaluewillchangewiththeMeasuringmodeinuse.Touchor
slidengerup/downovertheiconstochangethevalue.
Tprioritymode
CINEmode
Fprioritymode
HDCINEmode
TFprioritymode
 Explanationofvaluetypes
•T : Shutterspeed
   Shutterspeedisdisplayedinthefollowingway.
   30m(30minutes),8s(8seconds),125(1/125ofasecond)
•ISO : ISOsensitivity
•F : f-stop(aperture)
•ANG : Shutterangle
•
f/s : Framespersecond(Cineframerate)
Operating Set Icon:
 Valueincreaseswhenuparrow(▲) is touched.
 Valuedecreaseswhendownarrow(▼) is touched.
 Slidetheiconnumberupordownwithyourngertiptoincreaseordecreasethe
reading.
3) Measuringunit/Displayedvalueeld
Thisdisplaysinformationsuchasmeasuredvaluesandmeasuringunits.
Measuringvalueunit:T(shutterspeed),F(f-stop),ISO(ISOsensitivity)
Measuring values
Measuring value
Measuringmodeinformation
display
•lx,: Ambientlightilluminance
lxindependentdisplay
•fc: Ambientlightilluminance
fcindependentdisplay
•cd/m2: 
Ambientlightluminance
cd/m2independent
display
•: Ambientlightluminance
independentdisplay
Additionalinfoformeasuringvalue
Example:1,900,000lx
Flashcomponent
•Theratioofashlighttothetotalexposureisdisplayedasa
percentage (in 10% steps)
Measuringvalueunit:F(f-stop)

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The fractions of the measuring values can be hidden by changing setting at the Custom Setting Function. Display setting
number 2 (fraction display) and then select 0 (ON) to display fraction and 1 (OFF) to hide fraction. (See P51 for details.)
Fraction hidden
Fractiondisplayed
4) Analog Scale
 DependingontheMeasuringmode,thefollowingvalueswillbedisplayedinthescale.
•
Fvalue,Tvalue,EVvalue(forincident),EVvalue(forreected),illuminancelx
(lux),illuminancefc
Thefollowingisascaledisplayexample.
Analog Scale Display (F value) Example
Measured value pointer
Memorypointers
[Exampleofanalogscale
whenMid.ToneisNOTset]
Dynamic
range[-]
Dynamicrange[+]
Clippoingpoint[+]
Clippoing
point[-]
Measuring value pointer
Memorypointers
[Exampleofanalogscale
whenMid.Toneisset]
3-4-3. Measuring Function Selection Icon
Pressanyoneoftheiconstoexecutethatfunction.
1 2 3
No. Icon Explanation
1
Average/DEV icon
Touchtoaverageoneormorememorizedmeasurements(see6-3P45)or
toactivateContrastFunction(6-4P46).
2
Information icon
TouchtodisplayMeasuringmodeandmeterinformation(see3-5P20for
details)
3
Tool Box icon
TouchtodisplayToolBoxscreentosetvariousfunctions.(see3-6P20for
details)

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3-5. Information Screen
Displayssettingdetailsofmeasuringscreeniconsandmeterinformation
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2
3
4
5
6
No. Item Explanation
1Light receiving method Displaysincidentlight( or )/reectedlight( ) selection.
2Exposure compensation
(adjustment) User-setexposurecompensationvalue(seeP49fordetails)
3Filter compensation User-setltercompensationvalue(seeP47fordetails)
4Exposure profile name Nameofexposureproleinuse(SeeP52fordetails)
5User information Setuserinformationin“EditUserInfo”ofHardwareSettingisdisplayed
(See P60 for details).
6Version Meterrmwareversioninuse.
7Close Returns to Measuring screen.
3-6. Tool Box Screen
ThefollowingsettingscanbemadebyselectingtheToolBoxfromtheMeasuring
screen.
•Filtercompensationsetting
•Memoryrecall,memoryclear
•Midtoneset,midtoneclear,midtonerecall
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