Lastolite lumen 8, Lumen8 F200, Lumen8 F400 User Manual

User Manual

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Main Body and Front end

1 Standard Reflector
2 Reflector Release Button
3 Slave Cell
4 Lighting Stand Clamp
5 Clamp Screw
6 Umbrella Clamp Screw
7 Umbrella Clamp
8 Reflector/Umbrella Slot

9 Inner Reflector
10 Flash Tube
11 Reflector Bayonet Slot
12 Safety Lamp Holder

Protector Cap

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Panel Controls

13 Mains Power Socket
14 Fuseholder & Fuses
15 Power On/Off
16 Modelling Lamp On
17 Modelling Lamp Full
18 Slave Cell On

19 Beeper/Sounder On
20 Flash Test Button
21 Ready-to-Fire Indicator
22 Flash/Modelling Power
23 Sync. Lead Socket

It is recommended that the F200/F400 be used with medium-weight lighting stands with standard
16mm male spigots. The stands must be stable when fitted with the unit and reflectors, umbrellas or
soft-boxes and when they are extended to full height. If the stand and unit fall over, severe damage to
the flash-unit is likely.

To release the Lighting Stand Clamp, turn the Tilt handle anticlockwise.
Swing the clamp to a new position then tighten. The Tilt handle can be
placed in any position by lifting it up against its spring, turning then
releasing.

Place the unit on the stand; loosen the Clamp Screw if required.
Retighten the screw so that it fits the unit securely to the stand's spigot.

The unit can now be tilted into any position. It is recommended that the
unit's handle be held with one hand while adjusting the tilt with the
other.

OPERATING PRECAUTIONS/SAFETY

The F200/400 units are designed for indoor use only and for connection to domestic 220-240VAC single
phase only. The unit must be operated with an adequate ground/earth, as normally found in three
connection mains plugs. For safety, a continuous ground connection to the camera is provided by the
low voltage sync. circuit and sync. cable.

Do not operate in damp conditions or with wet hands. High voltage is present inside, even when
disconnected from the mains. Do not open the unit; there are no user-serviceable parts inside.
Use only the recommended mains cable (supplied) and only the recommended modelling lamps.

Do not fire the flash faster or for more times within a period than recommended (refer to the unit's
specifications). Do not place inflammable material near the modelling lamp or flash-tube. Do not
enclose the unit so that the free-flow of air is compromised.

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Fitting The Unit To a Light Stand