Square Perfect SP3700 User Manual

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SP3700 VARIABLE POWER

STUDIO FLASH SET

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SP3700 Professional Series Studio Light Kit

Qty. 2 Professional Studio Strobes

Qty. 1 Synch Flash B (45-Watt/Second)

Qty 1 Light Stand (extends from 16” to 42”)

Qty. 2 Light Stands (extends 31" to 78”)

Qty. 2 Softbox (20" X 28")

Qty. 1 Umbrella (33" gold reflection umbrella)

SP150S (150 Watt-Seconds) 100-watt modeling light.

Includes A/C screw socket with umbrella holder.

Accessories:

Qty. 1 4 Channel Wireless Trigger Device

Qty. 1 Collapsible

(32" double sided - Gold/Silver)

Qty. 1 Four Leaf Barn Door

Qty.1 Set of 4 Color Gels

Qty. 1 Honeycomb Diffusion Filter.

Qty. 1 Narrow Snoot

Reflector

Qty. 1 Carry Bag (Carries strobes, light stands, umbrella

and accessories)

Qty. 1 Backdrop stand with carry bag

Qty. 1 10’x20’ Backdrop

Qty. 2 10’x13’ Black and 10’x13’ White backdrop

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SP3700 Flash Studio Kit

Thank you for your purchase of the SP3700 Flash Softbox Studio Please read this manual carefully before use, and keep it handy kit. This manual has been written to help you with the assembly, for use during break down of equipment. Please read and heed operating procedures and accessories. Square Perfect's all safety precautions listed in this manual. For ordering spare SP3700 Flash Kit is manufactured with the finest material b u l b s o r r e p l a c e m e n t p a r t s , c o n t a c t u s a t available. Your flash kit will provide many years of quality service [email protected]. Also check out our extended line of with proper care and handling. photo equipment now available.

Nylon Carry Case. Two layers, bottom for storing light stands, Adjustable compartments for easy storage of light units.

SP150 lamp body with reflector attached.

Snoot will direct light to exact spot without affecting surrounding area. Easy attachment.

Complete backdrop stand assembles in minutes. Bars attattach and lock with a quarter turn.

Four leaf barndoor.

Attach four leaf barn door to reflector on flash head.

Red, blue, yellow frosted and honeycomb filter.

Highlight / Fill strobe lamp body and lamp holder. Defusion lense.

Four leaf barn door set with color filter or honeycomb slide in for quick change.

Gold/silver reflector and gold umbrella for creative fill techniques.

Umbrella - double layered reflective inside light proof backing.

Four panel softbox set. with lamp connector.

Technical notes for use:

If fill strobe is not working, be sure to check the on/off switch. Located on the back of the lamp holder.

Varigated dye backdrop Black backdrop White backdrop

Remove protective cover from mounting tip before attempting to place flash head on stand.

1. Swivel screw.

2. Umbrella rod mount.

3. Mounting screw

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SP150S Lamp Head Operation:

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11.

Specifications:

Power Input : AC110-130 volt, 60 Hz Flash Power : 150w (joule) in full Guide No. : GN32 Color Temperature : 5600K Flash-Tube Lifetime : over 8,000 typical flashing Flash Power Setting : 1/8 to full Recharge Time : 2 seconds in full Flash Duration : 1/600 sec.; 1/1000 sec. Slave Range : 35ft /10m Lighting Range : 55 degree Modeling Power : Halogen 100w Synch Voltage : 5 volt Fuse : 6A Dimension : 4" x 7-1/2" Weight : 1.8 Lb (800g)

1. On/Off electric supply.

2. Variable flash dial.

3. On/Off variable, model lamp.

4. Flash ready light.

5. Flash test.

6. Sync receptacle.

7. Safety fuse.

8. Slave dome

9. AC recepticle

10. Flash ring

11. Model lamp

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS:

•Become thoroughly familiar with this product before use. Run • Wait until the bulb is completely cool before touching or

through at least one practice assembly and breakdown before removing it. you schedule a shoot. • Never use the SP lamp outside in a wet environment.

• Make sure that the main voltage corresponds to that stated on

the SP lamp. Account for number of lamps in use.

• Never leave the lighting unsupervised when in use. Keep

• Never move the appliance by pulling the cord. Make sure the

cords do not come in contact with halogen bulb. Do not wind the cord around the appliance.

children or incompetent persons away from lighting equipment. • Stand the SP on a flat surface only to prevent toppling.

• If the lamp or the cord show sign of wear or damage, it should

be replaced or repaired by a qualified electrician before use.

• Do not touch the metal parts on the lamp while in use, these

metal parts will become very hot.

Softbox Assembly:

1. Pictured is the SP3700 lamp ring connector shown with the large end of the flex rod inserted.

6. Before the softbox ring can be attached to the SP3700, the reflector must be removed.

2. Small end of flex rod fit into corner pocket on the softbox tent.

7. The softbox speed ring can be attached in the same manner as the reflector.

3. Next insert the fourth rod into the SP 4" ring. Note: Keep the velcro flaps at the ring open to allow sufficient slack.

8. Next attach the inner defusion lens using the elastic/velcro tabs.

4. Next insert the fourth rod into velcro strap pocket.

9. Attach the outer diffusion lense to velcro patches on the outer edges.

5. Pull the velcro strap down and into place.

Note: the rods take a good deal of force to flex into position.

10. The outer lens will have a snug fit smooth surface when installed properly.

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Electronic Radio Trigger Device

Replacement Bulbs

The SP3700 Flash Kit is shipped with the a Wireless Triggering Device for your convenience. It is an easy to use device that will give you extra control in the photographic studio environment. The Wireless Triggering Device is designed to work with a variety of flash units. We provide a wide range of sync cord adaptors to fit most popular brands. The Wireless Triggering Device has four channels and uses a 23A battery (installed). The receiver uses two AAA batteries (not included).

1. To use the Wireless Triggering Device, first slide the trigger into the hot shoe found on top on your camera. If a hot shoe is not available, use the sync cord attachment found on the side of the trigger device.

2. Attach the receiver to a remote flash unit. Use the proper sync cord adaptor provided, plug into sync cord socket.

3.Switch the receiver unit ON/OFF button to the ON position. Press the test button located on the top of the trigger unit. You will see a twinkling of the LED on the receiver unit. This indicates the trigger is working properly and is locked-in on a working channel of the receiver.

4. Switch the remote flash unit power switch to

the ON position with the receiver attached. Push the test button on the trigger, it should trigger the remote flash unit.

Fo r o r d eri n g s p a r e b u l b s o r replacement parts, contact us at [email protected]. Also check out our extended line o f ph ot o equipment. Before replacing bulbs be sure to read the instructions and follow the safety procedures.

Before attempting any of the following procedures UNPLUG the unit. Next check the fuse found on the back of the unit. If it is tripped replace it. Plug the unit in and recheck the flash bulb. If it is determined the bulb is faulty, a replacement can be ordered from [email protected] BULB replacement is simple and easy. Before handling new bulbs remember to wear clean cotton glove. Oils from skin will cause premature bulb failure.

5. To change channels on the trigger, slide the

channel switch on the side of the trigger device to one of four positions. Next press the power switch on the receive unit twice to reset the receiver.

Hold bulb close to base. Gently push the two prongs into the receiving holes. Next attach spring retaining strap. Strobe flas h bu lbs may vary in appearance and shape from model to model, replacement procedures remain the same unless noted.

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