WalimeXPro dalight 250 Instruction Manual

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Copy of Instruction Manual

Daylight 250 with Softbox 40 x 60 cm

WALSER GmbH & Co.KG

Gewerbering 26

86666 Burgheim

Tel. +49 84 32 / 9489-0

Fax. +49 84 32 / 9489 - 8333

eMail: [e-mail]

www.foto-walser.de

EN - Made in Germany, ES - Fabricado en Alemania, IT - Fabbricato in Germania

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Content

1. How to understand the instruction manual .................................. 4

1.1 Markings on the device ..................................................................... 4

1.2 Markings in the manual ..................................................................... 4

2. Important safety notes ................................................................. 5

3. Unpack and check the device ........................................................ 8

4. Overview about the parts ............................................................. 9

5. Quick start guide ........................................................................... 9

6. Preparation for operation ........................................................... 10

6.1 Mount on tripod (optional) ............................................................. 10

6.2 Mount softbox ................................................................................. 10

6.3 Screw in and out of lamp ................................................................. 11

6.4 Connect to power supply ................................................................. 11

7. Operation of the device .............................................................. 12

7.1 Adjust tilt angle ................................................................................ 12

7.2 Switch on and off of the device and the lamp…………..………………...12

8. Transportation and storage ......................................................... 12

9. Solve problems ........................................................................... 13

10. Maintenance ............................................................................... 13

10.1 Continuous inspections ................................................................... 13

10.2 Cleaning ........................................................................................... 14

10.3 Change lamp .................................................................................... 15

11. Accessories and options .............................................................. 15

12. Spare parts .................................................................................. 15

13. Disposal and environment protection ......................................... 15

14. Technical specifications ............................................................... 16

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Thank you very much for your confidence. We wish you much pleasure and
success with your new device.

The walimex pro Daylight 250 with Softbox 40 x 60 cm is a powerful,
energy-saving continuous light, which is especially developed for ambitious
beginners and professional users in film and studio photography.

The main features of your device as follows:

 stable light with constant colour temperature
 tiltable and rotatable socket, which fits on every common lamp tripod
 very lightweight
 softbox approx. 40 x 60 cm
 reduced heat development through cold light source

 Please read these instructions carefully before using your device for

the first time. It includes everything you need to know to avoid
physical injuries and damages.

 Please pay attention to all safety notes in this instruction manual.
 Please keep this manual safe. In case of selling or leaving the device

to other persons, please don´t forget to hand this manual over as
well.

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1. How to understand the instruction manual

1.1 Markings on the device

This marking mean, that your device meets the safety
requirements of all relevant European Directives.

This marking mean, that your device should be disposed in
the local disposal points.

1.2 Markings in the manual

Marking

Meaning

Indicates the handling and consequences of safety
notes.

WARNING

Indicates a hazardous situation, which, if not
avoided, could result in a serious injury or death.

CAUTION

Indicates a hazardous situation, which, if not
avoided, may result in minor or moderate injury.

ADVICE:

Indicates potentially physical damages and other
important information in connection with your
device.

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2. Important safety notes

WARNING
Risk of eye injury
The optical radiation of the lamp could blind your eyes and lead to
afterimages, if persons and animals look into the lamp directly. This could
lead to injuries. Please avoid persons and animals looking into the flash
directly.

WARNING
Danger of crashing, entrapment and fire through the falling down of the
device
The weight of the device is 1kg.

 Make sure, that the device is always positioned tilt and skid resistant

and stored securely.

 Keep out of reach of children and animal. They could overturn the

device.

 Avoid placing cables, where they can be tripped over. The device

could be overturned.

WARNING
Danger of electric shock, burn hazard
Please note, that the device is still connected with the supply voltage
even if it is switched off. Just after disconnecting the device from the
power supply through pulling out the power cable, the device is actually
de-energized.

 Switch off your device when it is not in use.
 Switch off your device before mounting and maintenance and

disconnect from power supply.

 Protect your device against unintended switching-on.
 Unplug the power cord, if the flash is not in use for a long time.

WARNING
Danger of electric shock, fire through short-circuit
A short-circuit could be caused through defect cables and through