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1. ui pi 3 gt i e Miti User s Manual Copyright 2011 Gradus Group Bolt and other names of Bolt products are trademarks of Gradus Group Other product and corporate names mentioned herein are trademarks of their respective holders Thank you for choosing the Bolt Cyclone PP 300 power pack This professional nickel metal hydride Ni MH battery pack powers a wide range of flash units The Cyclone gives you the speed portability and reliable performance you need to make the most of your time and never miss important moments Among the benefits you ll enjoy e Lightning fast recycle time of 1 second with popular flash units such as the Canon Speedlite 580EX II Nikon SB 900 AF Speedlight and Sony HVL F58AM e Up to 400 flashes per charge at full power and up to thousands in full automatic mode e Fast 2 hour charging time e Lightweight compact and durable build featuring a heat resistant nylon housing Compatibility with battery pack systems and accessories from popular brands such as Quantum Lumedyne Dynalite and Impact Introduction 3 Overview Power button Multifunction socket Multifunction socket cover Status Charge and battery indicator lights Vent Padded feet Belt clip Shoulder strap lugs Status LED 10 Charge LED 11 Battery LED 1 12 Battery LED 2 13 Battery LED 3 14 Battery LED 4 15 Shoulder strap 16 A2. AC Rated output 12 V DC Operation environment working temperature range 20 C 40 C 4 F 104 F Operation environment working humidity 85 or less Dimensions W x H x D 95 x 43 x 48 3 7 x 1 7 x 1 9 inches Weight 136 grams 4 8 ounces Power cord length 137 cm 54 inches 16 Specifications Limited Warranty We warrant that this product is free from defects in material and workmanship for a period of one 1 year from the original purchase date the Warranty Period Our sole and exclusive responsibility with respect to this limited warranty shall be to repair or replace at our sole discretion any Bolt product which fails during normal consumer use This warranty does not extend to Bolt products which are used with inappropriate components with components not recommended by us or not in accordance with the product instructions or to damage or failure which results from misuse neglect accident alteration abuse or improper installation or maintenance We shall not be responsible for any incidental or consequential damages or loss of profits arising out of the sale and use of Bolt products regardless of whether we knew or should have known of the possibility of such damages To obtain warranty coverage during the Warranty Period contact your place of purchase Seller to obtain a return merchandise authorization RMA number and return to Seller the defective product along with proof of purc
3. on The Status LED remains off during charging If the battery is not charged to its full capacity after 4 hours continuous charging the Status LED will flash to indicate that the battery is faulty or has reached the limit of its product life and can no longer hold a full charge Please replace the Cyclone immediately if this occurs Checking the Cyclone s charge level When the Cyclone is not charging and is not connected to a flash unit you can check the level of charge by pressing the power button The battery LEDs will illuminate to indicate the level of charge as follows 8 Charging Your Cyclone Battery LED 1 on 25 or lower charge level Battery LEDs 1 2 on 25 50 charge level ume Battery LEDs 1 3 on 50 75 charge level f Fe Battery LEDs 1 4 75 or higher charge level Connecting Your Cyclone to Your Flash You can use the Cyclone to power a wide range of flash units To connect you must use a compatible connection cable Cables sold by some flash and battery pack manufacturers are interchangeable with Bolt cables but other flash brands use a different connector type Make sure you select the right one Important Load your flash unit with its standard batteries before connecting it to the Cyclone Most compatible flash units require the standard batteries to be installed in order to power the computer functions that allow the flash to work You may need to set your flash unit to recycle by drawing powe
4. you turn it on The Cyclone is connected to the charger and the It will flash if the battery is not charged fully after Charge indicator light is flashing instead of showing 4 hours continuous charging which indicates a solid red light an overused or faulty battery In this case please replace the battery immediately The Status indicator light is flashing The pack is overheated Turn it off and wait for at least 10 minutes before using it again The Cyclone is charged and connected to a flash Make sure you have AA or other internal batteries with a cable but the flash does not fire installed in the flash These may be required for its computer functions to work Customer Service For customer service please go to www boltflashes com Troubleshooting 15 Specifications Cyclone Battery Pack PP 300 Battery type nickel metal hydride Ni MH Voltage 9 6 V DC Capacity 2000 mAh Recycle time with hotshoe mounted flash units approx 1 second at full flash power Flashes per charge approx 250 400 at full flash power Operation environment working temperature range 20 C 40 C 4 F 104 F Operation environment working humidity 85 or less Dimensions W x H x D 104 x 150 x 44 mm 4 x 5 9 x 1 7 inches including belt clip Weight 502 grams 18 ounces AC battery charger BO 1003 Compatible battery pack Cyclone PP 300 Recharging time 2 hours for Cyclone PP 300 Rated input 100 240 V
5. C battery charger 1003 4 Overview 0 oc di FP DB 25 50 75 full Warnings e Do not disassemble or attempt to maintain this product yourself There are high voltage components inside the Cyclone Contact can produce a dangerous electric shock e Keep out of reach of children e Do not touch the metal part of the multifunction socket Do not use this product in flammable conditions such as environments containing flammable gases or liquid chemicals e This product is not water resistant Keep it away from rain snow and humidity e Do not store or use this product at temperatures above 40 C 104 F e Do not connect this product to a charger other than the included unit or the optional Bolt car charger e To avoid overheating and damaging your flash unit please wait for at least 10 minutes after 40 continuous flashes at full power The Cyclone has a much higher power output than the typical built in battery of a flash unit Refer to your flash unit s manual for information on its continuous full power flash capacity and limitations e Remove any cables from the multifunction socket when the Cyclone is not in use or charging and cover the socket firmly with the multifunction socket cover e Make sure the cable connected to the multifunction socket is firmly connected when using or charging the Cyclone Charging Your Cyclone The Cyclone offers a fast charging time of 2 hou
6. hase and the RMA number This warranty provides you with specific legal rights and you may have additional rights which may vary from state to state Compatible Devices and Accessories The Cyclone is compatible with a wide range of hotshoe and handle mount flash units Make sure you select a connection cable that is compatible with your flash unit Many compatible accessories are also available from Bolt and other brands Bolt connection cables are interchangeable with some other manufacturers battery pack connection cables These optional accessories are available from Bolt BO 1001 CZ Canon flash cable 18 Compatible Devices BO 1002 CKE Nikon flash cable BO 1004 DC car charger Compatible Devices 19 Bolt www boltflashes com Copyright 2011 Gradus Group
7. n automatic mode it can power thousands of shots To get the best use out of your Cyclone e Use in environments with moderate temperatures When Ni MH batteries get cold they lose some of their ability to supply power However this does not mean that they have lost their charge and they regain the ability to supply power when their temperature returns to a more moderate level e Don t fire more than 40 full power flashes in a row Doing this can overheat and even damage your flash The Cyclone has a much higher power output than the typical built in battery of a flash unit Refer to your flash unit s manual for information on its continuous full power flash capacity and limitations Tip If you re shooting in a very cold environment you can keep power flowing to your flash by alternating two Cyclones Keep one pack indoors at room temperature or in an interior pocket next to your body while using the other pack and then switch the two packs when the one in use starts losing its ability to power your flash 12 Using Your Cyclone Reading the indicator lights while using the Cyclone When you re using your Cyclone its amber Status LED will remain on to indicate that the flash is ready to fire Its four green battery LEDs will indicate the level of charge as follows Battery LED 1 on 25 or lower charge level Battery LEDs 1 2 on 25 50 charge level Battery LEDs 1 3 on 50 75 charge level Battery LEDs 1 4 on 75 or higher cha
8. r only from the Cyclone to avoid draining the Connecting Your Cyclone 9 installed batteries Check your flash unit s manual for details on the relevant setting To connect your Cyclone to your flash unit 1 Plug the 5 pin metal connector of the connection cable firmly into the multifunction socket of the Cyclone Vv mC 410 NO 10 Connecting Your Cyclone 2 Plug the other end of the connection cable securely into the compatible power port on your flash unit 3 Press the power button on the Cyclone and wait for the Status and battery LEDs to turn on When the Cyclone is charged connected to your flash unit and turned on the Status LED will glow amber and the battery LEDs will glow green to indicate the charge level of the battery To disconnect your Cyclone from your flash unit 1 Press the power button until the Status and battery LEDs turn off 2 Unplug the connection cable from the battery pack Note If you do not fire your flash for 60 minutes with the Cyclone connected the battery pack will shut off automatically Connecting Your Cyclone 11 Using Your Flash with Your Cyclone Your Cyclone can recycle in just 1 second with many popular flash units to Keep you shooting and ensure that you don t miss important moments With your flash firing at full power it can power between 250 and 400 flashes depending on the specific unit you re using With many flash units i
9. rge level Battery LED 1 flashing The Cyclone has been drained and needs to be charged Status LED flashing If the Status LED flashes the battery is overheated Stop using the pack for at least 10 minutes to allow it to cool Carrying and wearing the Cyclone The Cyclone is designed to be easy to carry and inconspicuous Its light weight and compact design make it easy to wear for long periods and its black finish and clean design will complement your professional attire It also offers these convenient features Using Your Cyclone 13 e Padded feet Two rubberized feet give the Cyclone stability and protection when you set it down e Belt clip One of the easiest ways to carry the Cyclone is to attach it to your belt with the included clip When this isn t desired you can give the pack a cleaner profile by removing the clip To do this loosen the screws securing it with a Phillips screwdriver remove the clip then tighten the screws again e Shoulder strap Thread the shoulder strap through the built in lugs on the Cyclone and through the strap clips and buckles as shown here After threading it pull it tight to take up any slack Always make sure that your strap is attached securely dropping the Cyclone can damage it 14 Using Your Cyclone Troubleshooting The Cyclone is charged and connected to a flash The cable is damaged or you are using the wrong with a cable but no indicator lights illuminate when cable
10. rs and a charge level indicator that s easy to read at a glance To charge your Cyclone with the included charger Plug the charger unit into an AC outlet Plug the charger cable into the multifunction socket on the Cyclone Wait for all of the green battery LEDs to stop flashing and remain on To charge your Cyclone with the optional BO 1004 DC car charger Plug the charger unit into a compatible charger socket cigarette lighter in a car or other vehicle Plug the charger cable into the multifunction socket on the Cyclone Charging is completed when for all of the green battery LEDs to stop flashing and stay on To get the maximum capacity from your Cyclone Charge your Cyclone shortly before use to ensure that the pack has retained the maximum charge Ni MH batteries gradually lose their charge when not in use Charge your Cyclone at a moderate room temperature and avoid storing it in hot environments between Charging Your Cyclone 7 charging and use High temperatures can cause Ni MH batteries to drain more quickly when being stored Note When charging the pack outside of the United States plug adapters may be used to plug the charger into any 100 240 V AC power outlet Reading the indicator lights while charging While your Cyclone is charging its red Charge LED will remain on and its four green battery LEDs will flash in sequence during the charging process When the pack is fully charged all four battery LEDs will remain
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