Westcott Zeppelin Para-35 User manual

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Zeppelin™Para-35
650-watt max
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1000-watt max
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1000-watt max
WARRANTY
One year against manufacturer defect.
Westcott’s warranty obligations for this product are limited to the terms set forth
below: The F.J. Westcott Co. (“Westcott”) warrants this Westcott branded product
against defects in materials and workmanship under normal use for a period of
ONE (1) YEAR from the date of retail purchase by the original end-user purchaser
(“Warranty Period”). If a defect arises and a valid claim is received within the
Warranty Period, at its option and to the extent permitted by law, Westcott will either
(1) repair the defect at no charge, using new or refurbished replacement parts, or (2)
exchange the product with a product that is new or which has been manufactured
from new or serviceable used parts and is at least functionally equivalent to the
original product. This Limited Warranty applies only to products manufactured by
or for Westcott that can be identified by the “Westcott” trademark, trade name, or
logo affixed to them.
This warranty does not apply: (a) to damage caused by accident, abuse, misuse,
flood, fire, earthquake or other external causes; (b) to damage caused by operating
the product outside the permitted or intended uses described by Westcott; (c) to a
product or part that has been modified to alter functionality or capability without the
written permission of Westcott.; or (d) to cosmetic damage, including but not limited
to scratches, dents and broken plastic.
Please contact Westcott’s Repair Department for a Return Authorization Number
“RMA" prior to requesting warranty service. This RMA must be clearly written on
the outside of the box to the left of the shipping label. Items sent in without pre-
authorization or that do not fall under the ONE (1) YEAR limited warranty will be
returned at the expense of the sender.
Register this product at FJWESTCOTT.COM/WARRANTY
Repair Dept.: 800-886-1689 / 419-243-7311 (International)
E-Mail: [e-mail] SUBJECT: ATTN: REPAIR DEPT.
Shipping: F.J. Westcott Co, 1425-B Holland Rd, Maumee, OH 43537
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SETUP USAGE
CAUTION
• Never use lighting products in or around liquid.
• Zeppelin owners should comply with the Maximum Wattages
stated by Westcott.
• Important: When using the internal mounting method please
avoid touching the light head’s bulbs and/or flash tubes to the
fabric as this could result in permanent damage to the bulbs
and/or the Zeppelin softbox.
• Important: Westcott recommends that ALL Zeppelin owners use
ONLY those Zeppelin Speedrings & Mounting brackets specified
and approved by Westcott. Failure to do so could result in
damaging the light head and/or the Zeppelin softbox. Please
visit the Zeppelin product pages at fjwestcott.com to find a
complete listing of approved speedrings and mounting brackets.
• Each rod must be gently seated completely into the
corresponding speedring hole before moving to the next hole.
Do not force rods into place. Failing to do so could result in
the rods becoming permanently bent, damaging the softbox,
damaging the light head, or causing personal injury.
• Rods may become bent due to improper assembly. Slight
bending of the rods WILL NOT affect the performance of the
Zeppelin product.
REMOVING THE WESTCOTT ZEPPELIN™
FROM THE ZEPPELIN™MOUNTING
BRACKET WITH BUILT-IN SPEEDRING
1. Remove the rear ventilation cover and both diffusion panels.
2. If using Mounting Method #1, remove your light head from the
Zeppelin Speedring Mounting Bracket.
3. If using Mounting Method #2, remove the light head and second
light stand through the zippered opening.
4. If using Mounting Method #3, remove the light head from the
Boom Arm within the softbox.
5. Loosen the silver tension knobs on the Zeppelin Speedring Bracket
and remove the Zeppelin from the light stand.
6. Place the front edge/face of the Zeppelin Softbox onto a flat
surface.
7. Grasp one rod with your dominant hand and pull slightly while
pushing against the bracket. Repeat with each rod. Remove every
other rod from the speedring for easiest disassembly.
For setup video tutorials please visit: westcottu.com

ZEPPELIN DEEP PARABOLIC SOFTBOX ASSEMBLY
(Requires the Zeppelin Speedring Bracket - Part# 3740/3741
/3742/3743 - Sold Separately)
1. Layout the Zeppelin Softbox flat on
the floor, with the zippered entry point
centered facing upward. Locate the
two centered rods. Both rods should be
aligned on either side of the zipper.
2. With the Zeppelin Speedring & Mounting
Bracket in hand, insert both rods into the corresponding
receptacles on the BOTTOM of the
mounting bracket.
3. Find the opposing rods, located on
the opposite side of the softbox, and
place these rods into the corresponding
receptacles on the TOP of the mounting
bracket.
4. All rods should now be arranged on the
outside of the mounting bracket for easier installation.
5. To install the remaining 12 rods, place rods in the similar pattern
by placing opposing rods into corresponding receptacles on the
mounting bracket.
6. When all rods are secured in the Zeppelin Speedring Bracket, the
assembly process is complete.
7. Ensure that the yoke of the Zeppelin
Speedring Bracket is parallel to the
floor and tighten to this position with the
adjustable silver handles located on the
bracket.
* Please note: the following steps will be
skipped when using the 3rd mounting
option (see mounting option #3 and instructions to right).
8. Grasp one rod of the Zeppelin Softbox with one hand and the
Zeppelin Speedring Bracket with the other. Lift the pair and mount
onto an assembled light stand.
9. Tighten the tension knob located on the bracket to ensure secure
placement.
10. Attach the rear heat-resistant collar using
to the hook-and-loop strip found along
the exterior edge of the softbox.
* Please note: the heat-resistant collar may
overlap the Zeppelin Speedring Bracket
when attached properly.
SETUP USAGE
OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES:
MOUNTING THE ZEPPELIN™DEFLECTOR PLATE
The Zeppelin Deflector Plate should only be used when utilizing mounting
method #2 and # 3. The deflector plate will eliminate back spill of light,
maximizing your light output. To quickly install the Zeppelin Deflector Plate,
simply point the dome of the plate towards the rear of the Zeppelin, and
position the deflector plate’s clips to slide onto the silver portion of the
speedring. The deflector plate is
easily removable by removing the
Zeppelin’s back ventilation collar,
locating the back of the deflector
plate, and gently pressing forward
until the clips release from the
speedring.
MOUNTING A LIGHT HEAD TO THE WESTCOTT
ZEPPELIN PARA SOFTBOX
Please reference your light head manual to ensure correct attachment and
positioning on any speedring, bracket, stand, or arm.
Mounting Option #1: Rear Mount of the Light Head
1. Once assembly of the Zeppelin Deep
Parabolic softbox is complete, affix your light
head to the speedring located on the rear of
the Zeppelin Speedring Bracket.
2. Confirm that your light head is secure.
Failure to do so could result in the light head
becoming loose from the speedring and
being damaged.
* Please note that when using the 1st mounting
option, it is common to use the included ½-stop inner diffusion panel
to reduce any possible hotspots. This panel can be attached with the
elastic button tabs located on the interior of the softbox. The included
front diffusion panel may also be attached for further light diffusion.
The front diffusion panel can be attached to the Zeppelin Softbox via
the hook-and-loop strip located on the interior edge of the opening.
Mounting Option #2: Internal Light Head Mount Using
Secondary Light Stand
* Please note that, for proper utilization of this mounting method, you
must ensure that the zippered panel is facing the floor during assembly
(see Softbox Assembly steps 1 and 2 to left).
* Please note that, while not required, Westcott highly recommends the
purchase of the Zeppelin Deflector Plate (Westcott Part# 3730-DP,
sold separately) to minimize light spill when utilizing this mounting
method.
1. Once assembly of the Zeppelin Deep Parabolic Softbox is complete,
attach the Zeppelin Deflector Plate to the Zeppelin Speedring
Bracket to ensure maximum light output (see Mounting the Deflector
Plate to right).
2. Unzip the mounting panel located on the bottom exterior of the
softbox.
3. Insert an additional light stand
through the zippered opening
and mount your light head
onto this light stand.
4. Confirm that your light head is
secure. Failure to do so could result in the light head becoming loose
from the speedring and being damaged.
* Please note when using the second mounting option, Westcott DOES
NOT recommend using the ½-stop inner diffusion panel. The front
diffusion panel, however, may be used to soften the light source. The
front diffusion panel can be attached to the Zeppelin Softbox via the
hook-and-loop strip located on the interior edge of the opening.
Mounting Option #3: Internal Light Head Mount Using Westcott Boom
Arm (Requires the Westcott Boom Arm - Part# 6017 - Sold Separately)
*Please note that, while not required, Westcott highly recommends
the purchase of the Zeppelin Deflector Plate (Westcott Part# 3730-DP,
sold separately) to minimize light spill when utilizing this mounting
method.
1. Complete assembly of the Zeppelin Deep Parabolic Softbox,
leaving the rear heat resistant collar unattached (complete step 2
prior to mounting on a stand).
2. Locate the Westcott Boom Arm and mount to an assembled light
stand ensuring that the Boom Arm is balanced properly.
3. Lift the Zeppelin Softbox and Speedring Bracket with both hands
and thread the spigot end of the Boom Arm carefully between two
exposed rods located near the rear of the softbox.
4. Attach the Zeppelin Softbox and Speedring Bracket to the light
stand. Tighten the tension knob located on the bracket to ensure
security.
5. Attach the Zeppelin Deflector Plate to the Zeppelin Speedring
Bracket to ensure maximum light output.
6. Attach the rear heat-resistant collar to the
Zeppelin Softbox to ensure maximize light
output.
7. Affix your light head to the spigot on the
boom arm. When assembled correctly,
the boom are will be located inside of the
Zeppelin Softbox.
8. Confirm that your light head is secure.
Failure to do so could result in the light
head becoming loose from the speedring
and being damaged.
* Please note that, depending on the design of your light head,
additional hardware (such as a tilter bracket or spigot) may be
required to successfully attach your light head to the boom arm.