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GRAFLITE User manual
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S T DTPL T F I re ID O PD NAT T ]V G T^US ?^R U C T TO^IYS
SOTEI{OIDOPERATEDSHUTTER BUILT.II{ SYT{CHRO}IIZEDSHUTTERS
1. Attach the battery case to camera and plug sole- 1. Attaeh battery case to camera and plug shutter
noid cord (see page 16) into solenoid and SOLE' cord (see page-16) onto the contact posl oiposts on synchronized shutter and into SHUTTER outlet
NOID outlet. Check to make certain that circuit in battery case. Check to make certain that circuit
control is at "N". control is at "N'0. (It can be set on "I" so that
accidental pressure on the red switch button will 2. Ineert flash lamp into reflector. Check adjustment not fire the-flash lamp.)
of reflector for lamp used. 2. Set lens aperture, shutter sp_eed and built'in-
3. Set lens aperture and ehutter speed according to svnchroniza^tion control accor-ding to rnanufac'
tlrerso recommendations for lamp-and film being manufacturers' recommendation for lamp and film used.
being ueed.
3. Insert flash lamp into reflector. Check adjustment
4. Coek shutter and check final fodus of lene. of reflector for limp used.
5. Remove slide from film holder. 4. Cock shutter (if necessary' cock eynchronizer lever
additionally). Check Inal focus of lens.
6. Make the exposure by "push or pull" operation of 5. Remove slide from film holder.
the red micromatic switch on the battery case.
6. Make exposure by releasing shutter. (Do not press
7. Replace elide and eject lamp from reflector. the red micromatic srvitch on the battery case).
8. Change film for,next exposure. 7. elide and eject lamp from,reflector. "Replace
Any Graflex solenoid, properly adjusted provides 8. Change film for .,"*a "*po",r.".
synchronization with Typ" M flash lamps throughout
B-C battery case inserts may be used wjth shutters the entire shutter speed range. IJse size D batteries.
B-C insert not recommended for solenoid synchroniza- with built-in synchronization.
tion.
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GRAFI. IIE
Solonold Use
Thie includee a thr€e cell battery caee*, a 5" ot 1" reflectot, a 20' ot 36'
solenoiil cord, and a eolenoial releaee with releaee mount. The battery
case mounting support must be eelected ailditionally ae required by the
camera with which the GRAFLITE ie to be ueeal.The complete GRAF-
LITE Syncbronizer ie intended Ior uee with X-type and non-eynchro-
nized shuttere wbere the use of a eolenoiil ie required in order to provide
Eynchronization and for electrical releaee of eynchronized GRAPHEX
auilsomeotherrynchronizedshurrers.GRAFIlIEffi
Thie incluiles either a two or three cell battery caee* anil a 5' or ?' re- 'lYo Sol4Jnoid
flector. The battery case mounting Bupport and connecting coril rnuet
be eelected adilitionally ae reguired by the camera and Bhutter with
whicb the GRAFLITE ie to be used. The GRAFLITE Unit ie intended
for use with- synchronizeil ehutters, either front (between-the-lene) or
focal plane.
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(-7',\ 7" or 5' ,"flector
2 or 3 cell battery case REFTECTOR
solenoid
solenoid mount
solenoid cord
(Battery casemounting support
a s ,
U se size;e DD photoflashihotoflaih batteries.batteri
7" or 5" ,rflector
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*ounin g tuppoit obtainable sepirately
. as ,"qurr"ld by cameya gnd shutter.)
tlie size D p.hotoflash batteries or
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FTTTTNG TO CADIDNAS
RIGHT HAND-If your camera has a GRAPHIC Rangefinder, or no Rangefinder at all
(except for Century GRAPHIC, see page 6), it should be fitted with mounting bracket
#2755.If your camera has an encircling bracket for Kalart or Hugo Meyer Rangefindors,
the GRAFLITE Mounting Plate will be attached to it. On other cameras, attach mounting
plate directly to the camera body.
LEFTHAND AND DUAt-The Pacemaker Handle Lugs are designed to receive the battery
case clamps for left side mounting when the handle has been removed. To change or ad-
just the position of the battery case clamps, loosen the locking screw in each clamp suffi-
ciently to allow the clamp to move freely. After the adjustment has been made tighten
the locking screws securely (seepage 7 for detailed instructions).The leftandrightmount
installation may be used to attach two battery casesto a single camera. Through the use
.of the numerous outlets thus provided, a greater number of useful power hookups are
obtainable.
GRAFLEXCAMERAS-The GRAFLITE Battery Case may be or"d with the larger GRAF'
LEX Cameras by means of the mounting plate #2754 attached directly to the camera body.
GRAFLEX"22" and similar cameras require Platform Bracket ff2759. With GRAPHIC
35 and similar cameras, use L-Bracket #2758," '
"OTHER CAMERAS-The GRAFLITE Battery Case may be used with other than
GRAFLEX-made cameras by means of the L-Bracket and the Platform Bracket.
SUPERGRAPHIC-Special eords and adjustments are required; follow instructions as
printed in Super Graphic manual.
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DTOUNTI^UG IDB YTCDS
ENC|RCLfNG BRACKETS-CaI. No.27S}-Designedfor Pace-
oo34oo maker Speedand Crown GRAPHIC and "45"
cameras, these brackets provide a rigid platform for the
GRAFLITE Battery Case and also protect the Kalart
and Hugo Meyer Rangefindersfrom accidental blows. I
Cat. No. 27l2-Encircling Rracketo same as #2753
aboveobut designedto fit 3%x4rr4 and 4x5 Anniversary
Speed GRAPHIC Cameras.
MOUNTING PLATE-Cor. lfo. 2754-This plate ean be at'
tached directly to the side of various cameras. For
GRAPHIC Cameras with GRAPHIC Rangefinder, or
without rangefinder, use mounting bracket, Cat. I''lo.
2755, supplied complete with mounting screws and'
instructions to insure proper attachment.
HANDLE LUGS-CaI. l/o. 2756-Each Pacemaker Speed and
Crown GRAPHIC and Centurv GRAPHIC is fitted
with these dual purpose hrgs, which serve both as sup-N ports for the handle as well as CRAFLITE Battery
Cases.These lugs mav be purchased separateh' through
your GRAFLEX Dealer for mounting a GRAFLITE
Battery Case to the right side of the Centurv CRAPH-
IC or onto other cameras.
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TO ATTACH-SIip the lower battery case clamp over
the ear at the bottom of the mountiog plate and^swirg
the upper clamp_against the top ear. A snap catch in thb
clamp will hoid the battery case firmly in place.Igp
To attach- to Pacemaker handle llgs, first ."roo.re h'andle
strap then proceed with the above instructions.
TO REMOVE-The release button will be found re-
cessed in the To remove simply press this top "-I"ryp.button and swing the battery case outwaid.
TO ADJUST CLAMPS-Use a large screwdriver. An
undersized or worn screwdriver will slip and burr the
screw slots. r-
l. Back out the screw to allow the clamp to open far
enough to move without bindirg on fhe tube.
2. Set the bottom clamp to eng agethe bottom mount-
irg ear when battery case is nearly level with bot-
tom of the camera.
3. Opgn- tlt" top clamp to allow it to move freely
and slide it to approximate location of the bracket
ear and tighten the screw slightly to remove
slack. If necessaryost_raightentlie latch spring in
the top clamp with the screwdriver tip.
4. Press this clamp upward to remove vertical play
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B D B'L B C T O 13 S
This is designed for medium screw base lamps only k 1 T,,REFLECTORsuch as the G-E 22 and 31 and the Sylvania Press
2 and 2A. To attach to battery case loosen the lock acrew in the front of the bae€ of the /l-- 1T* Ireflector assembly- r (l and slip onto the battery case head. The reflector will center itself I
as the guide screw in the battery case engages in the "Yoo glot ineide the reflector baee.
{':l-
Tighten the lock screw to hold the reflector in place. The reflbctor may be adjusted to ;I ' t _
flash lamp heights by loosening and tightening the lock nut at the rear of the reflect"t. (p
Burned out lamps are removed by pressing the ejector button at the back of the reflector
ll-
base. (_!l The sharp pointed epring loaded center contact in the battery case lamp \r_ ii1
eocket will eseure positive lamp contact and more dependable performance regardlese ".1t, l
of the condition of the solder at the bhee of the lamps being ueed. The uee of small lampe Ix
in a socket adapter with the 7" reflector will not provide even or efficient distribution of {
the light from these small lamps. Uee GRAFLITE 5/ reflector for best results.
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T N T N N C E A ^ U G B A B L D O ] V A L L
G N AF L T T N B A T T B N Y C A S ^ I ? S
',:H":"J* s" REFLEcToRffi 3;'"J,1lTlffii::.iT:*Tfl: General Electrie SM and No. 5. It is the only reflector deeign providing maximum, even
fietribution of the light output of the small lamps over a field of 60o, which corresponds
to that included by most camera and lens combinatione. To attach to_battery case looeen
the lock screw in the front of the baee of the reflector assembly urrd .lip ooto th" fl
battery case head. The reflector will center iteelf ae the guiile eciew-rn the battery case
ooYoo engages in the slot inside the reflector base. Tighten the lock screw to hold the re-
flector in place. The reflector may be _adjusted for spot focusing by loosening the lock
nut at the top 6f the reflector head lfl ana moving the reflector forward. Jhe reflector
ehell may be removed for storage ortsI"yiog by loosening the lock rrot puling the Q
reflector shell forward, turning it to the left and then all of the way out. When replacing,
-a o'Normaloo
t) be sure the word is on top. Bayonet base lamps are inserted by pressing di- ir rectly ipto the eocket as far as poseible with a eimple right hand"or clockwiee twist which
t II will cause them to spiral into place. Eject-the burned out lamps by pressing the ejector
button at the baek of the reflector base. The sharp pointed spring loaded center Q ,'*tP contact will aeeure positive lamp contact and more dependable perfonnance regardless
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After the main switch has been located either to the front of rear
of the battery case, by simply loosenirg and repositioning the
battery case clamps, care should be taken to see that the medium
base lamp socket assembly is also properly located. The small con-
. ./.;.1-1;t;t:;;;;1ia:itt:.,:,,1 tact tip in the battery case (that eontacts the lock
P U L L serew in the reflector base) should always appear atUtrff
riiiili,riiiiirt# the front of the battery case so that medium base
lamps can be ejected.
To relocate this contact tip (if necessary) remove the reflector
guide Ecrew located at the top side of the battery case. Lift the o
black socket with ring free of the battery case. Revolve rubber
washer in base of battery ease socket. Holdi.g the ring and eontact o
spring in their respective recesses in the removed socket, revolve
the unit to the correct position (contact spring to the froqt) a and replace making sure the contact tip protrudes through the
lower hole in the batterv case. Replace the reflector guide serew.
If you have a GRAFLITE synchronizer your solenoid should be
installed by a competent camera mechanic with adequate testing
facilities. R"-"-ber-increasirg or decreasing the number ol
batteries in .your batterr- case will affect the synchronization of
the solenoid and necessitate resynchronization. ilo. good, depend-
able results ygul batteries should test at least 7 amps. Check your
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CTNCUTT.COATTNOL
The switch assembly includes a multi-purpose circuit control.
This provides many useful circuit combinations described in this
manull that will prove helpful to you. You will find one of the
prongs on your connecting cord useful in turning this controller.
OUTLB?S and PLUGS
The GRAFLITE battery case has five outlete. They are identified
for normal use as followg-
l. E I T E ]l S I O tl-For use with extension cordg.
2. S H U T T E R-To be connected with contact posts of built-in
synchronized shutter..(Front _or Focal Plane) Do not attach to
eontaet posts of an (*) type shutter.
3. B A T T E R Y-A "HOT" or open outlet not controlled by main
switch. Plug Focuspot or Focllite into this outlet.
4. R E il 0 T E-For operatirg equipment with remote control cord.
5. S 0 t E ]l 0 | D-To be connected with solenoid operatitg the
front between-the-lens shutter. u l r r o c Q N o , l r r J
Vhen circuit control is at "N," SOLEI\OID outlet can be used o
interchangeably with EXTENSION. SHUTTER with REMOTE
outlets are also interchangeable. o
The right angle household plugs on GRAFTITE cords will main- r-! 'iiii'"tain polarity if the plug is inserted with the cord running down. t r
PLUGS-GRAFLITE connecting cords are avgilable in different
lengths and styles. Eme-rgency oi cords can b" P"-de using "p"cialitandard householdNoI f8 coppei stranded wire and Cog.. 4ll
connectioni: should be soldered and contacts clean. To avoid
damage to contact springs in battery case use only plugs_with
solid iyp" rounded end contact posts. To maintain pglarity always
insert GRAFLITE plugs with cord running d_own.Polarity must
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MLNI CONTROT S Y N C HR O N I Z E D coNTRoLf(l.l lrl
SotENolD E F R O N T S H U T T E RE
Connect eolenoid releaec with S0LEil0lD outlet Conneet contact posts on ehutter to SHUTTER out-
let on battery case with 20" or 36"'shutter cord andueing a 17' or 36' solenoid cord and set eireuit con-
set cireuit control as shown.
trol as show n. To operate: pr€ss main switch on battery
To operate, trip lever of synehronized shutter.
case or press switeh on remote eontrol eord attaehed Be sure to have ""i""r"shutter set for the tiine lag required
by the larnps being used. Extension cords can be at- t o R E M 0 T E o u t l e t .
\ t a c h e d t o t h e E X T E T { S l 0 } l a n d S 0 t E l l 0 l D
outlcts.Attach exteneion cord to E X T E tl S I 0 J{ outlet.
I)o not attaeh extension eords to R E il 0 T E orD o n o t a t t a c h e x t e n s i o n c o r d s t o S H U T T E R ,
B t T T E R Y outlets since they will be hot at all timeg.
R E m 0 T E , o r B T T T E R Y O u t l e t e , e i n c e t h e y a r e Vhen additional power.is needed for extensions, add
hot and will fire lampo as they are placed in eocket. extension tubes.
When additional lrcwer ie needed for extensionr, ex- To eliminate the danger of accidentally firing the flash
lamp by pressing the main switch, turn the circuit con-
teneion tubeg may be added, but solenoid mugt be trol to the #l poeition. In this poeition, the eolenoid
readjueted ae indicated on page 19. .'ouliet may not be ueed for-extendicin corde.
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SPDCf AL QDaal Batteny Cascl CON^UNCTIO^|yS
'DUw''/U', U'-..-._EBfiYlt. FEBnYro'JU
The many outlets and the three difrerent REMOTE electrical circuite possible in the GRAF- SHUTTER or IfJt SHUTTER l{: LITE battery eae€s make many epecial
battery cat€ combinations and coDil€c-
tions possible. Only those diagrammed are
of value, since others, (a) may not provide 5OLENOID
ar many useful outletso G) will utilize
the batteries in only one battery case,
(") may short the batteries directly or
(d) may produce hot or live lamp soekets
independent of the switches.
S O L E i l O I D S Y N C H R O N I Z E D S H U T T E R
Connect battery eases with a conr€ctor* Connect battery cases with a connector*rF cord and golenoid relbaee to S 0 t E N 0 | D cord rind synch"onized ehutter to S H U T ' outlet with eolenoid cord and set circuit Ii the GRAFLITE owner wiehee to €x-' controls as ehown above. To operate, press T E R o r R E M 0 T E o u t l e t w i t h e h u t - ,
periment with connectione other than either main ewitch on either battery case ter cord and get eircuit cpntrole ag shown I,.
Il thoe€ recommended herewith, he ehould use or switch on remote control cord atiached above. :
to any S H U T T E Ror R E M 0 T E outlet. To operafe, trip synehronized shutter.
teet lamps in all eocketg and teet all con- Attadh extengion eords to . any open Attach exteneion' eordg to any open nectiong with a volt meter before attempt- E X T E I I S I 0 N o r S 0 L E ] 1 0 1 0 o u t : E X T E i l S | 0 N o r S 0 t E l l 0 l D o u t - tJ iog to us€ any flash lampe. Note that let. Do not, connect extension cords to
there ie no voltage increaee to be obtained r e m a i n i n g R E l f l 0 T E , S H U T T E R let. Do not connect exteneion cordg to a n d B A f T E R Y o u t l e t s e i n c e t h e y a r e remaining R E ltl 0 T E, S H U T T E R byconnecting the two BATTERY outlets, hot and will fire lamps on contact. f f ex- and B A T T E R Y outlete eince they are i
and thie connection may only exhauet teneion tubee are used add equally to each hot and will fire lampe on eontact
the batteriee. battery caEo. : \ *See page L7 for making cord.
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As with any electrical equipment, do not jerk or yank theGRI t t I T E rDrnnusroryDrsc connecting cords, nor attempt to stretch them out when
they become twisted. Unwind them carefully.FON 5'' NNFLECTON SHTNLID
The diffusion disc may be used with or wiihout the clear,
transparent part of th-e shield for 5 " reflectors. Loosen the Reflector surfaces which are dull or smudged will not reflect
two knurled lock nuts at the hinge of the shield allowing as much light as the same surface when brightly polished.
the plates to separate so ihat the diffusion flisc can be The use of a little carbon tetrachloride or other non-cor-
slipped in place, with the matte side inward. Lock in rosive solvent will remove smudges which cannot be re-
place by tightening the knurled nuts. The Diffusion Disc moved by polishing with a clean, dry cloth.
will provide a little softer light, but no adjustment need If the lamp flashes, but the solenoid does not always oper-
be made when black and white films are used. Vhen color ate, or if the solenoid operates and sometimes lamps on
films are used, the lens may be opened as much as )/ extension cords do not flasho check the cords carefully for a
diaphragm stop. broken wire. To check, insert old batteries in the battery
SII'D LTGITTTNG T]NTT jigglingcase andtheholdcorddownto thethe solenoid.main switchoA brokenwhile wiretwistingwill beor
Attach the reflector go that locking screw engages the indicated if the solenoid does not remain energized all
small tip or stud in the small lower h6le in the fr6ni of the of the time the switch is closed. In the case of an extension
housing over the word GRAFLITE. This will insure eordo use a small test lamp in the socket at the end of the -f*lproper electrical contact. See chart on page 17 for use of cord and close the main switch at the back of the battery
extra batteries. case while moving the cord. A flickering lamp will indicate
a broken connection.CANE OF G R I T t I T T DISCOI\NECT ALL CORDS. To avoid possible acci-Cleanliness of equipment will insure its proper operation
dental shorting out of the batteries with subsequent cor-and full use of light produced by the flash lamp.
rosion in the batterv case. it is reconimended that con-It is important to keep all contact surfaces clean and bright. necting cords always be removed from the outlets in the
The prongs of the solenoid cords are silver plated to pro- battery case before the battery case is put away. To keepduce a better contact. Do not clean these with abraiive the connecting cord with the battery case, merely loop itmaterial. Keep them and the contact posts for the battery around the case once or twice and tie in a loose knot. Un-case-clean by'polishingwith a clothd'ipped in carbon tei- der no circumstances should both ends of'the cord berachloride oi oiher suiiable non-corrosiie solrrent. plugged into the same battery case.
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A ID d US?DT B lVT O N SOL D NO TID
Vhen uaing extension tubes the additional battery rtrength will Conneet the releaee link with the rhutter.releae€ lever;
require turning the adjuatment cap of the solenoid upward by
"p- Set the ahutter at itr top epeed and cock it;proximately one full turn for each additional battery cell. Approxi-
mately two full turns will aleo be required when using a Hot Shot Connect the solenoid to either the Extension or Solenoid outlets in
batteryifthieispluggedintothe BATTERY outlet and ueed ar sup- the front of the battery case by means of the connecting cord;
plementary battery rtrength. Remember to readjuet the solenoid
before returning to the use of only three battery celle. Cloee the main switch on the battery case and hold it cloeed Bo that
B-C operation is not recommended for solenoid use. the solenoid armature remains down{
GRAFLEX Solenoid Releases are adjusted at the factory to cause Slowly morre the solenoid away from the shutter until the shutter just
the blades of the shutters, to which they are adjusted, to be fully open releases, (this is a delicate adjustment);
18 to 20 milliseconds after the circuit is closed by the main switch.
The retaining spring on the adjusting head preserves this adjustment Release the main switch;
against accidental change by vibration, shaking or normal uge. Hold the solenoid in thie exact position and tighten the clamp
tcrew.
If it ie deeired to ehorten the time interval between the cloeing of
the electrical cireuit and operation of ehutter, the adjusting head The eolenoid armature should be at the bottom of ite stroke
should be turned down (to the right ae viewed from above) until the when the shutter releaee lever is at the point of tripping. To test thie,
deeired time-delay ie obtained; to lengthen the time interval between cock the ehutter and move the releage lever down very elowly by
cloeing of the electrical circuit and operation of the shutter, adjueting hand. Alt the exact point where the lever relepg.e the ehutterr €Der-
head ehould be turned up until the deeired timing is effected. gize the eolenoid by preeeing the red button of the main ewitch. This
ehould not cauee any further movement of the releaee lever and, if
Adjueting the position of the eolenoid in ite mount ie required when the adjuetmenta have been made correctly (the ewitch being kept
the factory setting has be€n dieturb€d. Proceed ag followg: cloaed during thie proceae) the fin$er can be removed from the re-
NOTE: To prevent undue etrain on good batteriee, uee old batteriee leaeo lever without the latter moving back.
for preliminary adjuetment but use fresh onea for the final teet).
Slowly unscrew the solenoid cap, meanwhile operating the shutterRemove the lensboard from the eamera:
frequently at 11400 by energizing the solenoid. Continue this proc-
Slightly looaen the clamp rcrew in the solenoid mount, eo that the ess as long as the solenoid will continue to operate the shutter.
solenoid releaee may be moved vertically; (Continued on next page)
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A n d U S ? DI B ^|YT O F S O L B M f D (Continaed)
The "Time" and "Bulbo' positions should now be tested, using This calls foi adjustment to the'shutter, providing that the solenoid
fresh batteries. After cocking the shutter in the "Time" and "Bulb" cap was not screwed down farther than neceesary, as described in
positionso allow at least one second before pressing the main switch. (l) above.
The shutter may operate satisfactorily at both positions without
making any further adjustments. If it does not, note the following 4. If the releaee lever doeg not latcl after the opening movement,
faults and rernedies: but the solenoid armature travel was not sufficient to accom- I! l. The ahutter may fail to open becauee the eolenoid ie not ad- plieh the closing movement, the solenoid releaee muet be re-set
jueted properly. To correct thia, ecrew the solenoid cap down vertically in its mount ae described above. In thie case, instead
slowly until the shutter doea operate, testing after each elight of having the shutter set at the highest instantaneoue setting,
turn. the adjustments should be made with the releaEe lever latched and ready to close the ehutter on the "Time" retting. 4
2. An occaeional ehutter may not hold its open poeition ae it ehould
on "Time" and "Bulb" exposuree-that ie,'it may slide past the Having reset the ehutter in this manner, the eolenoid ehould operate
open position in a manner eimilar to its operation on the instan- t'Bulb" it for both the "Time" and settinga with, perhape, eome ad- taneous eettinge. If it doee thie, even when there has been a 4 juetment of the eolenoid cap. If it ig not possible to get satiefactory $ pause after cocking the ehutter, the shutter ehould be adjusted ghutter operation by carefully following the above procedure, the at the factory. ehutter should be repaired
3. If the eolenoid op€ns the shutter on "Time'n or "Bulb" settinge, {
but faile to cloee it again, try cloeing the shutter manually by Test synchronization by making negatives or by using a reliable $
operating the release lever. If it is found that the ehutter did teating dgvice, which doee not upset the synchronizer circuit. Be gure
not latch after the opening movement of the releaee lever, that it is in proper adjuetment and is correctly operated, eince other-
the closing movement cannot be accompliehed. wise erroneoue readings may be obtained.
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B-C OPERATION. GRAFLITE Battery Cases will accept B-C cartridge inserts. These
may be used successfully at all speeds with shutters having built-in synchronization. Since
the single capacitor system of such inserts causes a solenoid to trip the shutter too rapidly,
a shutter speed of 1/50 or slower is normally required when a solenoid is used. Solenoids
of this type will not operate single lever or non-setting type shutters.
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B.C BXTENSION UNITS
With a B-C cartridge in the Graflite Battery Case, plug one end of the l# cord into
the B-C outlet on the battery case and the other end into an N outlet in the extension
flash if using only one extension; if using more than one, all but the last extension
unit should be plugged into the B-C outlsts-ths last should be plugged into an
N outlet
IMPORTANT: Since the B-C connections make a series circuito the lamp in the last
extension must be connected in parallel by using an N outlet. If only one Graflite
66last" Extension Flash is usedo this is the Iamp and the cord rnust run from the
B-C outlet in the battery case to the N outlet in the extension.
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