Quantum TURBO 2x2 Manual

TURBO 2x2

Operating Instructions

Quantum Instruments

Designed and manufactured in the USA

1. INTRODUCTION

Power a digital camera and flash together with the Turbo 2x2 (two-by- two), or power two flashes or two cameras. The versatility and power of a Turbo 2x2 make it the most capable flash/camera portable power pack Quantum has developed to date.

Turbo 2x2 uses the latest technology Nickel Metal Hydride (NiMH) battery. The battery provides bursts of high power for quick flash recycling, great capacity, no memory, and long life. Quantum’s NiMH battery also weighs less than other high power batteries!

2.WARNINGS AND CAUTIONS

•Do not disassemble the Turbo 2x2. High voltage!

•Return defective equipment only to dealers, distributors, or Quantum.

•Never put metal objects near either socket. Keep children away.

•Turn Turbo 2x2 off before attaching or removing cables.

•Turbo 2x2 is powerful! Do not exceed flash’s maximum consecutive full-power flashes (see flash instructions, or else 36 flashes). Then rest flash until it cools.

Note: no limit for Qflash.

3.QUICK GUIDE

For best results charge your Turbo 2x2 the night before each use. The nature of Nickel Metal Hydride batteries is that they loose a portion of charge every day. Charging the night before or right before use insures maximum capacity for your job.

The “fuel gauge” is a computer calculated monitor of remaining battery power. The “fuel gauge” also displays the amount of charge during recharging. When powering cameras and flashes, the green indicators go out as battery power is used up. With only one green indicator lit less than 25% capacity remains.

When the green 25% indicator blinks, Turbo 2x2 has shut down power and must be recharged.

During charging, the green indicators blink on as charge is returned to the battery. When the green 100% indicator lights steadily, charging is complete. See Section 5 for more charging details.

Turbo 2x2 powers two pieces of photo gear at the same time. Socket covers keep rain and dirt out of one (or both) sockets when not being used.

Turbo Camera Cables and Flash Cables come in several styles, defined by their initial letters or prefixes:

“CD” Camera Cables power digital cameras from any Quantum Turbo model. Examples are CD1, CD3, CD30. “SD” Camera Cables power digital cameras from Turbo 2x2 only. Examples are SD2, SD4, SD6.

Plug a CD or SD cable into either socket of Turbo 2x2, and into the camera it is designed for. Turbo 2x2 automatically adjusts the DC low voltage correctly for your type of camera.

“C” series Flash Cables power flashes from any Turbo model. Examples are CK, CKE, CM4, CV, CZ, etc. They power flashes with high voltage, rapid recycling power. Plug them into either Turbo 2x2 socket and into your flash.

Quantum Qflash “T” models come with their own power cord which plugs into Turbo 2x2.

4. OPERATION

Turn Turbo 2x2 OFF before attaching or removing cables.

To turn Turbo 2x2 on press and hold the button marked [ ] until the lights come on. To turn off, press and hold the button until the lights go out.

When Turbo 2x2 turns on the fuel gauge LED’s turn on and off during a brief self check. When the self check finishes, the fuel gauge turns on steadily to indicate capacity.

The two sockets are called A and B. Two yellow LED panel indicators are marked A and B. The indicators A and/or B will light steadily when connected to a camera or flash. Please see Sections 6 and 7 for LED indications of the status of your Turbo 2x2 and/or any problems that it may have detected.

You may connect flashes or digicams to one or both sockets. Keep unused

sockets clean and dry with the attached covers.

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5. CHARGING

Charge at room temperature. Charge the night before, or charge just before use to be assured of obtaining 100% charge.

Turbo 2x2 is supplied with a universal charger that works with an AC mains power from 90 to 240 VAC. Your Turbo 2x2 is supplied with one of the following charger models: TRUS (USA, Canada, Japan); TRE (euro countries); TRUK (United Kingdom); TRA (Australia, New Zealand). Plug adapters may be used to allow charging from any 90-240 VAC power outlet. A voltage converter is not necessary.

Be sure the AC mains socket is an uninterruptible line (not switched).

The charge indicator [] will light when the charger is properly connected. It is important not to interrupt the charging so that the computer fuel gauge remains accurate. If the power is interrupted, the fuel gauge may read incorrectly for one charge cycle, but will correct itself on the next cycle.

A full charge takes about 3 hours. For a 1.5 hour full charge time you may purchase a second charger and connect it to the other socket of the Turbo 2x2. Do not use any other type of charger and risk damage to the

Turbo 2x2 and the charger!

The fuel gauge indicates charging progress as shown in the diagram.

25% charged	50% charged	75% charged	100% charged
= steady light		= blinking	= off

6. “A” and “B” OUTPUT INDICATORS

The indicators “A” and “B” show status of the corresponding outputs.

A steady light means the output is supplying either flash (using a C Flash Cable) or camera power (using an SD or CD Camera Cable).

A Blinking indicator shows when high voltage has shut down

(but still supplying low voltage power).

Off indicates no power for that output.

Typical examples are shown below:

	A	B	A and B outputs supplying camera and/or
			flash power.
	A	B	A: supplying camera or flash power;
			B: no cord connected.
	A	B	A: high voltage shut down;
			B: supplying camera or flash power
	A	B	A and B high voltage shut down. Blinking stops
			in 30 seconds, then the indicators light steadily.
			CD or SD cable will still power a camera.

7. ERROR CONDITIONS and TROUBLESHOOTING

Symptom

A flash or camera cable is connected but the output indicator is not lit.

C type Flash Cable is connected to a flash and the output light blinks for 30 seconds.

CD cable is connected to a camera. The output light blinks for only 2 seconds

when Turbo is first turned on.

CD Camera Cable connected to one output, C Flash Cable to the other. Both A and B LEDs blink for 30 seconds.

The fuel gauge’s 25% green light blinks for a few minutes, and then all lights go out and there is no power to the equipment connected.

Solution

The cable could be broken, shorted, or it may be the wrong cable. Connect the cable to the other output; if the output indicator does not light, the cable has one of the above problems.

Turbo 2x2 has detected that no flash is connected. This could be caused by a bad cable or loose cable. Check that the cable is securely connected and restart Turbo 2x2.

No problem. Turbo 2x2 is testing the presence of a flash.

Probably the “C” Flash Cable has disconnected from the flash (or the cable is faulty). The CD cable will still provide camera power, and its indicator will turn on steadily in 30 seconds.

This is the low battery indication.

Recharge. Check that the charger is connected to a live mains outlet that cannot be switched off.

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8. ACCESSORIES FOR TURBO 2x2

“C” type Flash Cables for flash power:

All Flash Cables power flashes with Turbo, Turbo Z, and Turbo 2x2.

CACA	Armatar*Armatar*		CM5+	Metz*
CHCH	Honeywell*Hon ywell*		CN3	Vivitar 3900
CKCK	NikonNikonSB11,SB11,24, 24, 25,		26, 28CO3-US	Olympus T32, T45
CKE	25, Nikon*26, 28-US		CS4	Sunpak*
CKECL3	Nikon*Minolta 360PX		CS5	Sunpak*
CL3CL4	MinoltaMinolta360PX4000AF		CS6	Sunpak 622
CL4CL5	MinoltaMinolta*4000AF		CV	Vivitar*
CL5CM1	Minolta*Metz 45CT-1, 5		CZ	Canon*
CM1CM4	MetzMetz45CT45CL1,3,4,-1, 5	45CT3,4; Hasselblad 4504
CM4CM5+MetzMetz*45CL1,3,4,
CN3	45CT3,4;Vivitar 3900
CO3	HasselbladOlympus4504T32, T45

* See the complete selection chart for specific model in Quantum brochures, on the product package at your dealer, or on the Quantum website, www.qtm.com.

Camera Cables for digital cameras:

CD1Nikon D1, D1x, D1h

SD2Kodak DC 200 series, 3400, 5000

Olympus “C”, “D”, and “E” models

Nikon Coolpix 800 thru 995, 5000, 5700

Epson PC850Z, 3000Z

CD3Kodak DCS 520 thru 760, Pro Back

Canon EOS D2000

SD4Fuji S1, S2

Minolta Dimage 5, 7, 7i, RD3000, S404

Kodak DC4800

CD5Kodak DCS Pro Back 645M/ 645C

Kodak DCS 300 series, 50, 120

SD6Canon EOS1D

CD30Canon D30, D60

CD100Nikon D100 (to be announced)

Additional chargers for fast charging:

TRUS	USA, Canada, Japan
TRE	Euro countries
TRUK	UK
TRA	Australia, New Zealand

Cables and accessories are updated continuously. Please consult our website, your dealer, or Quantum directly for the latest availability.

9. CUSTOMER SERVICE

Having any trouble in using your Quantum product? We are here to help. Mail, call, fax, or email our Service Department:

Service Department

Quantum Instruments Inc.

1075 Stewart Avenue

Garden City NY 11530

Tel: [phone] Fax: [phone]

email: [e-mail]

Troubleshooting tips are available at www.qtm.com, Support, Customer Support, FAQ. If you suspect a malfunction or require adjustment, return the unit to us with an accurate description of the problem. Please be sure your problem is not caused by improper operating procedure or malfunctions in your other equipment. Send all equipment carefully packaged and insured to our address above.

An estimate of repair cost on out-of-warranty merchandise may be forwarded if you desire. This will require that we contact you for approval before proceeding and will delay return of your equipment. For fastest repair time, you may pre-approve repairs up to a limit of $85 with your credit card. We will bill you only for actual costs up to that limit. If repair costs exceed your pre-approval, we will contact you.

Paying by check will delay the repair until the check clears (up to 15 days). Payment by money order is acceptable.

Normal repair time is 10-15 days. For expedited service, contact our Service Department.

Summary:

•Ship via UPS, Parcel Post, or other carrier, insured.

•Give a clear, detailed description of the problem.

•Give your mailing address and daytime phone number, fax #, and/or email.

•For warranty repairs include a copy of the receipt.

In addition, for out-of-warranty repairs with pre-approval:

•Provide your Visa, MasterCharge, or American Express card # and expiration date.

•Give us authority to charge repair costs up to $85.00.

•Provide your billing address.

Note: Please do not e-mail your credit card information

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1. INTRODUCTION

Alimentez un appareil numérique et son flash avec une seule batterie, la 2x2, ou bien alimentez deux appareils, ou encore deux flashes. La souplesse et la puissance de la 2x2 atteignent un niveau que même Quantum n’avait jamais atteint jusqu’à maintenant.

La Turbo 2x2 utilise ce qui se fait de plus performant en terme de batterie, des éléments au Nickel Metal Hydrure (NiMH). Le courant de sortie élevé permet des temps de recharge des flashes très rapides avec une absence totale d’effet mémoire et une longévité exceptionnelle. Les batteries NiMH Quantum sont aussi parmi les plus légères de cette catégorie.

2. MISES EN GARDE ET PRÉCAUTIONS

•Ne démontez pas votre batterie Turbo 2x2, Haute Tension à l’intérieur !

•En cas de panne, retournez votre matériel à votre revendeur ou distributeur

•Ne mettez pas d’objets métalliques à proximité des prises, ne laissez pas les enfants jouer avec la batterie

•Eteignez la batterie avant de connecter ou de déconnecter les câbles

•La batterie Turbo 2x2 est puissante ! Mais il faut éviter de la solliciter plus que de raison (voir les spécifications du flash, évitez dans le doute de faire plus de 36 éclairs consécutifs en haute cadence). Laissez reposer votre flash... seul le Q-Flash Quantum n’a pas de restriction.

3. DÉMARRAGE RAPIDE

Pour des résultats optimums, pensez à charger votre batterie la nuit qui précède son utilisation. En effet, les batteries NiMH perdent un peu de leur charge chaque jour. En la chargeant la nuit qui précède un travail, vous êtes sûrs d’avoir le maximum d’énergie disponible.

Le témoin de charge est un système électronique qui donne l’énergie restante dans la batterie. Pendant la charge, ce voyant indique la progression. Si un appareil ou un flash est branché, les diodes vertes s’éteignent au fur et à mesure que la batterie se vide. Lorsqu’il n’en reste qu’un allumé, cela signifie qu’il reste environ 25%.

Si cette dernière diode verte se met à clignoter, il faut couper le circuit et mettre la batterie Turbo 2x2 en charge.

Avec l’adaptateur secteur branché, les diodes vertes clignotent pour indiquer le processus de charge. Lorsque les diodes s’allument toutes en continu, c’est que la charge est complète. Reportez-vous au chapitre 5 pour de plus amples renseignements sur la charge.

La Turbo 2x2 alimente deux équipements en même temps. Les capuchons amovibles permettent de protéger de la pluie et de la poussière les sorties inutilisées. Les câbles pour relier les appareils ou les flashes sont disponibles dans plusieurs finitions identifiables par les lettres qui précèdent le code.

Les câbles « CD » permettent de brancher les appareils à n’importe quelle batterie de la série Turbo (par exemple CD1, CD3, CD30). Les câbles « SD » ne concernent que la batterie Turbo 2x2 (par exemple SD2, SD4, SD6).

Branchez un câble CD ou SD à l’une ou l’autre des sorties de la batterie et à l’appareil pour qui il a été conçu. La Turbo 2x2 va automatiquement adapter sa tension de sortie.

Les câbles de la série « C » (CK, CKE, CM4, CV, CZ, etc...) relient les batteries Turbo aux flashes. Ils permettent d’alimenter directement les condensateurs pour un temps de recharge ultra court. Vous pouvez les connecter à l’une ou l’autre des deux sorties de la Turbo 2x2.

4. MANIPULATION

Eteignez votre Turbo 2x2 avant de brancher ou de débrancher les câbles.

Pour allumer la batterie, maintenez le bouton [ ] enfoncé jusqu’à ce que les voyants s’allument. Pour l’éteindre, faites la même opération jusqu’à ce que les voyants s’éteignent.

Lorsque la batterie Turbo 2x2 s’allume, les diodes du témoin de charge s’allument puis s’éteignent pendant que la batterie fait un auto-test. Une fois cet auto-test passé avec succès, les diodes s’allument en continu.

Les deux sorties sont appelées A et B. Deux diodes jaunes rappellent ces deux lettres, elles s’allumeront en continu (l’une, l’autre ou les deux) si un appareil ou un flash est connecté. Référez-vous aux chapitres 6 et 7 pour connaître l’état de votre batterie Turbo 2x2 et les problèmes qu’elle peut rencontrer à la connexion.

Il est possible de brancher des appareils numériques et des flashes sur l’une ou l’autre des deux prises. Gardez les prises inutilisées propres et sèches.

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