Quantum TURBO 2x2 User Manual

TURBO 2x2

Operating Instructions

Quantum Instruments

Designed and manufactured in the USA

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.

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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 Aand 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.

4. OPERATION

Power a digital camera and flash together with the Turbo 2x2 (two-by­two), 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!

1. INTRODUCTION

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.

3. QUICK GUIDE

•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.

2. WARNINGS AND CAUTIONS

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Typical examples are shown below:

A and B outputs supplying camera and/or
flash power.

A: supplying camera or flash power;
B: no cord connected.

A: high voltage shut down;
B: supplying camera or flash power

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.

AB

AB

AB

AB

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.

7. ERROR CONDITIONS and TROUBLESHOOTING

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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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 s witched).

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.

5. CHARGING

25% charged 50% charged 75% charged 100% charged

= steady light

= off

= blinking

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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.

6. “A” and “B” OUTPUT INDICATORS

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

9. CUSTOMER SERVICE

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“C” type Flash Cables for flash power:

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

CA Armatar*
CH Honeywell*
CK Nikon SB11, 24, 25, 26, 28-US
CKE Nikon*
CL3 Minolta 360PX
CL4 Minolta 4000AF
CL5 Minolta*
CM1 Metz 45CT-1, 5
CM4 Metz 45CL1,3,4, 45CT3,4; Hasselblad 4504
CM5+ Metz*
CN3 Vivitar 3900
CO3 Olympus T32, 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:

CD1- Nikon D1, D1x, D1h
SD2- Kodak DC 200 series, 3400, 5000

Olympus “C”, “D”, and “E” models
Nikon Coolpix 800 thru 995, 5000, 5700
Epson PC850Z, 3000Z

CD3- Kodak DCS 520 thru 760, Pro Back

Canon EOS D2000

SD4- Fuji S1, S2

Minolta Dimage 5, 7, 7i, RD3000, S404
Kodak DC4800

CD5- Kodak DCS Pro Back 645M/ 645C

Kodak DCS 300 series, 50, 120
SD6- Canon EOS1D
CD30- Canon D30, D60
CD100- Nikon 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.

8. ACCESSORIES FOR TURBO 2x2

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CA Armatar*
CH Honeywell*
CK Nikon SB11, 24,

25, 26, 28-US
CKE Nikon*
CL3 Minolta 360PX
CL4 Minolta 4000AF
CL5 Minolta*
CM1 Metz 45CT-1, 5
CM4 Metz 45CL1,3,4,

45CT3,4;

Hasselblad 4504

CM5+ Metz*
CN3 Vivitar 3900
CO3 Olympus T32, T45
CS4 Sunpak*
CS5 Sunpak*
CS6 Sunpak 622
CV Vivitar*
CZ Canon*

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.

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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 Aet 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.

4. MANIPULATION

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.

1. INTRODUCTION

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.

3. DÉMARRAGE RAPIDE

• 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.

2. MISES EN GARDE ET PRÉCAUTIONS

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