Lightrein LR4A User Manual

LR4A

User Guide

Table of Contents

Safety Notes

Page 2

Flash Controls

Page 3

Before Operating

Page 4

Basic Operation

Page 4 - 5

Change Fuse

Page 5

Install or Replace Modeling Light

Page 5

Line Drawing

Page 6

Tech Specs

Page 7

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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 analog 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 bulbs 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. [e-mail]

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Flash Controls

The list below briefly identifies the function of the
controls on the back panel of the LR4A. Refer to
your LR4A or this picture while reviewing the
functionality of each controller.

Input / Fuse

Power Cord Connection with fuse holder (250V/10A)

Sync

Sync socket for sync cord or 3rd party flash trigger

Power

ON/OFF Switch

Receiver

Holder

Located at the top of the back panel

 Remove protective cover
 Insert receiver of Lightrein dedicated LR Flash Trigger

System (sold separately)

Prop

Depress to turn proportional lighting ON (green light)

 A proportional setting will balance the percentage of

model light intensity to the percentage of flash intensity

 This will override setting on Model Light analog dial

Cell

Depress to turn Photo Cell On (green light)

Sound

Depress to activate audible “Flash Ready” sound (green light)

Test

Depress button to Test Fire Flash

 Illuminated Blue Light Indicates that Flash is Ready to

fire

Model

Adjust analog dial to set Model Light Intensity

Flash

Adjust analog dial to set Flash Light Intensity