LR7DR LR12DR User Guide
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1. Off 46 5 x 22 x 12 cm 48 5 x 22 x 12 cm 18 3 x 8 67 x 4 7 in 19 x 8 67 x 4 7 in 3 4kg 7 5 lbs 4 3kg 9 5 bs 112. LR 7DR LR12DR User Guide CNG EA SYNC A 9 tp POWER aNPUTI2A EU SEAOA Pe Table of Contents Safety Notes Page 2 Flash Controls Page 3 4 Before Operating Page 5 Basic Operation Page 5 6 Set Up Aperture Control System Page 7 LR7DR amp LR12DR User Guide June 01 2010 Thank You for your Lightrein Purchase Thank you for choosing Lightrein We hope you will be very pleased with your new Lightrein purchase We have chosen to carry this digital flash because its professional features will help you craft great images Lightrein flashes are just one component of our comprehensive studio offering We also carry a large variety of softboxes Lighttools world famous Soft Egg Crates and other light modifying accessories that will allow you to set your image apart from the rest Lightrein prides itself on providing Canadian photographers prompt accurate advice extensive warranty support and timely service All of our flashes are CSA approved and come with a 3 year Canadian Warranty and our documentation is designed to get you up and running as quickly as possible So get ready to have some fun and create some exceptional images The Lightrein Team Safety Notes This product has a high electric voltage To avoid an electric shock always use a properly grounded receptacle and cord Do not use this product in excessive moisture or with wet hands Indoor Use Only During normal operation the bulb
3. h sold separately o Remove protective cover o Insert receiver Dial Rotate dial to set Flash Light Intensity by 0 1 F stops 7 F stop for Flash range setting displays in LCD Depress Dial to rotate through Maximum Power Minimum Power and last power setting used Also used with XB button to set flash group for remote control and set up the Aperture Control System Lightrein 3 LR7DR amp LR12DR User Guide June 01 2010 Dial for Modeling Light Lightrein Rotate dial to set Modeling Light Intensity setting displays in LCD Depress Dial to rotate through Maximum Power Minimum Power last power setting used and OFF Also used with XB button to set flash ID for remote control Display will show Flash and Modeling light power settings Aperture Control System and established F stop Cell Sound and Proportional Light settings o on grey fill off no fill CON is for Continuous Model Lighting o on grey fill off no fill Flash designation group id for XB remote control Depress button to e Set group id for each flash up to 50 flashes o 10 flashes per group A B C D E e View flash counts e View internal flash temperatures in real time w description e g cool Depress to turn Photo Cell On e Button turns blue LCD shows CEL in grey fill e The photo cell is located on the top of the flash above the control panel Depress to activate audible Flash Ready sound e Butt
4. o Cell is located on the top rear of the flash It is either ON or OFF When turned ON this flash can be fired by the flash of another flash Press Prop button to activate proportional lighting Press and Hold Prop button to activate continuous proportional lighting This will balance the percentage of model light intensity to the percentage of flash intensity Lightrein 5 LR7DR amp LR12DR User Guide June 01 2010 LR REMOTE E3 Adjust flash intensity Adjust modeling light intensity www lightrein ca INPUT12A FUSE 10A POWER 2 Adjust the intensity of the Flash to your desired power level using the analog dial selected power setting will display in the default LCD screen e Power settings from 1 1 to 8 1 7 F stop range e Depress Flash dial to go from o minimum power setting o last used power setting and o maximum power setting 3 Adjust the intensity of the Model Light to your desired power level using the analog dial e Power settings from 1 1 to 8 1 e Depress Modeling dial to go from i minimum power setting ii OFF ii last used power setting and iv maximum power setting e Set proportional lighting using the PROP button 4 Before shutting off power adjust modeling light and flash to Minimum settings this will enhance the life of your flash Lightrein 6 LR7DR amp LR12DR User Guide June 01 2010 Set Up Aperture Control System optional The Aperture Control System once set
5. ol System optional With Aperture Control System set up you can reference the exposure value for a selected power setting e The F stop displays on the default screen between the FLASH and MODEL power settings in grey oval under F stop ruler e As you Rotate the Flash dial to change the flash power setting you will see an updated F stop value this will be correct as long as there have been no changes to the position distance of your light source and model since setting up the Aperture Control System Lightrein 8 LR7DR amp LR12DR User Guide June 01 2010 Change Fuses Install ts 4 Lightrein Locate the fuse compartment for the flash just below the power plug outlet Pry open the fuse compartment with a small screwdriver as shown in the picture opposite Pp INPUT12A euse10A Replace burned fuse with a 250 volt 12 amp CSA approved fuse Locate the fuse compartment for the modeling light just below the power sync connection Push and turn left open the fuse compartment with a small screwdriver as shown in the picture opposite Replace burned fuse with a 250 volt 10 amp CSA approved fuse or Replace Modeling Light Remove protective black plastic cover from flash housing Remove clear pyrex cover using a soft cloth or tissue paper to avoid leaving finger prints on cover Install modeling light as shown in picture using a soft cloth or tissue paper once again a Gently
6. on turns blue LCD shows SND in grey fill Depress to turn Proportional lighting ON HOLD to turn on continuous model lighting LCD shows PRO in grey fill A proportional setting will balance the percentage of model light intensity to the percentage of flash intensity Depress button to Test Fire Flash e Blue light Indicates that Flash is Ready to fire LR7DR amp LR12DR User Guide June 01 2010 Before Operating Ensure modeling light is installed see page 9 Ensure all switches and regulators are powered OFF or in the minimum position Connect the Power cord to the Power socket Connect the Sync cord to the Sync socket unless you are using a remote trigger or the photocell PASUROR Turn Flash On Set ON OFF Switch to the ON position to power up the flash The TEST light will illuminate to indicate that the flash is ready to fire This section will explain basic use of the flash without the hand held Remote Control Use of the hand held remote control is explained on separate documentation that comes with the LR Remote Control System Basic Operation 1 Push the control buttons to activate deactivate the functions listed below Function Description Press Sound button to activate the audible alert this will let you know when the Flash has recycled and is ready to fire again Flash Ready is also indicated by the TEST blue light indicator coming back on Press Cell button to activate photo cell The Phot
7. push wiggle modeling light fully into the two horizontal receptacles in the middle of the flash housing Replace pyrex cover LR7DR amp LR12DR User Guide June 01 2010 Line Drawing LR7DR pictured LR12DR is the same Control and Display Pyrex 2 Modeling Lamp Flash Tube 4 Modeling Socket Umbrella holder Front Adapting Mount 7 Photo Cell 8 Mains Inlet LCD Display Receiver Holder Fuse 2 Synchro Socket 3 Power On Off 4 Flash Power Dial 45 Modeling Light Power Dial Setup for Flash Cell On Off Sound On Off 9 Prop On Off 20Test Button Bracket ILR LIGHT REI N Side view of LR7DR Lightrein 10 LR7DR amp LR12DR User Guide Tech Specs Max power Min Power F stop Range Color Temperature Flash Duration Recycle Time Flash Monitoring Fuse Cooling Fan Flash Release Photocell Audible Recharge Alert Modeling Light Dimensions Includes handle amp mount Weight Lightrein June 01 2010 LR 7DR LR12DR 1 1500 1 1300 0 05 0 9 sec 0 05 1 2 sec Audio and Visual Audio and Visual Modeling type T10A Modeling type T10A Flash type 112A Flash type T12A Yes with operating temp Yes with operating temp display display Photocell Sync Test Photocell Sync Test Optional wireless flash radio Optional wireless flash radio trigger trigger ON OFF ON OFF ON OFF ON OFF Full Proportional Full Proportional User Defined Off User Defined
8. s become quite hot and care should be exercised when handling the unit or changing the attachments Always operate the unit with the protective pyrex cover in place When transporting or storing the unit remove any accessories such as barn doors or reflectors and cover the bulb with the black plastic protective cover When replacing the soft boxes or using accessories such as snoots barn doors and reflectors always make sure the power switch is in the OFF position Lightrein will not be held responsible for electric shock or equipment damages due to modification or repair by other unauthorized dealers Please contact our Service Repair Center for repairs For any other inquires contact Lightrein Inc info lightrein ca Lightrein 2 LR7DR amp LR12DR User Guide June 01 2010 Control panel showing default LCD screen Dial for flash intensity Dial for modeling light intensity www lightrein ca The LR DR and LR12DR are professional 700 WS and 1200 WS digital flashes with an option for a 2 4 GHZ remote control system made up of a transmitter receiver INPUTI2A cUseion POWER and hand held remote control all sold separately Flash Controls Refer to the control panel on the back of your flash pictured above while reviewing the function of each controller listed below Remote Receiver Located at the top of the back panel Receptacle e Can be used with dedicated Remote Control System or Flash Trigger System bot
9. up will display an exposure value f stop below your Flash Power Settings as you change the flash power setting the exposure value will also change and remain correct as long as the distance and position of the subject and flash have not changed Once set the exposure value F stop will display on the default screen of the LCD This feature can also be used with the hand held remote control To set the Aperture Control System for each flash you will use the e XB button e LCD display and e both flash and modeling light dials 1 Set any Flash Power setting e g 5 2 Obtain a meter reading of the light reaching your subject using the selected Flash power setting step 1 3 Press the XB button for approximately 3 seconds a group id setting screen displays press again to display ACS screen and allow the flash to flash 3 times before proceeding see graphic next page 4 Rotate the Flash dial to enter exposure setting from step 2 above it will appear in the grey oval below the F Stop ruler in white a As you rotate through your F stop selections i the F stop ruler will move across the screen ii and the selected F stop will appear in the grey oval 5 Once you have entered the appropriate F Stop for that power setting press the XB button again The Aperture Control System is now set up and ready to be used referenced Lightrein 7 LR7DR amp LR12DR User Guide June 01 2010 Use Aperture Contr
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