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To the Owner of a Heiland Strobonar V:
Congratulations!
The Strobonar V you have purchased is the finest
electronic flash unit of its type ever manufactured. ?.f[.
It was developed only after a nation'wide surv€]: {
among photographers like yourself, revealed exactly II
. what features were desired in a unit of this type. When I,{
the results of this survey were analyzed,it becameobvious ,<J. I
i- that, in order to achieve the desired goal, entirely new I
electronic componentswould have to be designed. This i!,i
has been done by Heiland's engineering staff-the Iargest
in the electronic flash field-in conjunction with the
country's leading manufacturers of electronic parts.
Your Strobonar V is a precision instrument. It is
simple to operate and a pleasure to use. With the
proper care, it will give you years of serviceand wonder-
ful pictures.
'We ; believe that the purchase of a fine instrument
like the Strobonar V entitles you to the best service we
can give. Accordingly, we hope you will avail your- (j 1I
self of the benefits large representative- of Heiland's
dealer organization, and that you will always feel free ttt
to write us direct. Your comments and suggestionswill
be welcome.
Yours for better pictures!
HEILAND-A Division of Minneapolis-Honeywell
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THE HEILAND STROBONAR V, MODEL HR.4O
For economical, top performance in taking electronic flash photographs
with all cameras having "X" contact (zero delay) synchronization.
TVARNING: YOUR STROBONAR V IS A PRECISION ELECTRONIC
INSTRUMENT. READ THE FOLLOWING INSTRUCTIONS THOR-
OUGHLY BEFORE PLACING IT IN OPERATION. FAILURE TO DO
SO MAY INVALIDATE WARRANTY.
DESCRIPTION OF THE STROBONAR V
The Strobonar V is the newest conception of design as well as the
finest, completely portable, light weight electronic flash unit ever built {or
dry battery operation. lt is extremely light in weight-only 43/a pounds
complete, including both Power Pack and Head Assembly. It is economical
to operate-a single battery should furnish an average of 750 flashes
with intermittent use. It incorporates the very latest advances in electronic
science-printed circuits, low voltage flash tubes and the latest exclusive
Heiland developments in capacitors and batteries.
The design of the Strobonar V circuit is similar to current B. C. flash
systems in that the capacitor is kept "formed" at all times. This is ex-
tremely advantageous to you for many reasons: it assures longer battery
life and faster cycling time; it means that you can flash your Strobonar V
within seeondsafter turning it on, even after months o{ non-use; it means,
also, that you do not have to "waste" flashes by using precious battery
power to reform capacitors. The details on these and other features will
be found under "SPECIFICATIONS."
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SPECIFICATIONS
VEIGHT:
Snournrn Wnrcur, complete with battery....--....----------.-3lb. 13 oz.
Power Pack, including shoulder strap---------.........-...2lb. 5 oz.
Battery only lb. 8 oz.
Lamp Head, t;;i;Ji;; ;;;i; 15 oz.
Total weight of complete lb. 12 oz.
SIZE:
Power Pack-7-5/32" wide x 6-3/8" high x 2-l/16" thick.
Head- 5-3/8" diameter x 2-7/8" deep.
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LIGHT OUTPUT:
Duration of the flash is approximately l/1000 sec.regardless ol shutter
speed. The light given affords-a guid,e nirnber ol ao-so ior Dayligt t- xoao_
chrome, and 220 for Super XX with normal development. Fo"r specific guide numbers, see page 12.
THE FLASHTUBE:
Ijsed for the first time in the strobonar v, is the newry developed Hei-
land 65X-2 Flash Tube which assures even light Ji.tribution and reliable
triggering. Even Iighting is the result of in" t"6" being Mi"ro-fo"u.
mounted at the exact focus of the reflector. Dependable triggJrirrg i.
plished through electrically conductive glass. """o-_
TIIE CAPACITOR:
'To
^ give more lig4!. olltput_ per size and weight, the capacitor in the
strobonar.Y, is "pott;d" dir;ctly- in one side of tfr" power pack. This useor all avar_lablesp?cg provides increas_ed _capacityand makei the capacitor
an integral part of the unit. A new-alkaline-etch, htgh-p;;i;y i"il pi""ia",-"u.r"rrr,the highest capacitance per cuhic inch, and trr" i"iu".t l"ut"ge
ever achieved in an electrblytic capacitor; this allows the ;i; ,o*por,
baner-y which giaes a morL than- ad.equate ol flashes";; cortsid,iringthe size and weight ol the unit. ""itii-
THE BATTERY:
. --The- single unit, 510 volt battery used in the strobonar v was orig-
inally dev-eloped specifically for this unit to Heiland .pecificuiio.r.. lt
weighs onlv I lb. 8 oz. unj it. over-all .ire'i,-- ;;f----r s,,isy"" iril;;'. It
is instantly replaceable with complete safety.-
FACTS ABOUT DRY, BATTERIES:
- - All photoflash dry batteries-whether for electronic or conventional
flash units-are designed for intermittent use. Becauseof this i"",, p"tii"g
any photoflash bartery to hard, continuous use ,"du"". its life consider_
ably, and also increases the charging time betwe"., flu.h".- wrr""-.
photoflash battery is used in this mirr.r". (such as flashing-"";;orr"-pi"l
ture after another as fast as possible) chemical changes ;i-,;
voltage to drop much more rapidly than if the .o-"- rrrrrrib",. of flashes
were made intermittently with reraiively_long periods between. This rest,
or "recuperation" period, allows the voltag"-to build Lack up t"
only slightly below where it was before ttJ uutt".y-*u. put into continu-"-pri"i
ous use. Professionals and otlrgr photographers who taie an ,;";;;it
large number of pictures should keep th"esefacts in mind.
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LIFE IN USE
In order to deliver the greatest number of flashes with the same amount
of light output, the Strobonar V battery is designed to operate on a
"plateau" of about 450 volts. Only after the battery has reached the end
oi this plateau, and the voltage has dropped to the 420 to 430 volt range,
will a loss in light output become apparent. The Ready-Light gives a
good indication of battery condition. (See page 5)
With intermittent use, the hattery furnished with your Strobonar V
will deliver an average of 750 flashes, depending on how the unit is used.
Just what constitutes "intermittent" use is hard to define. The typical
amateur photographer, for example, who may average 12 or 15 pictures
a week, maximum service from the battery. On the other hand,
"inphotographers"*p"ct and candid wedding photographers o{ten willmagazine
take as many as 100 pictures in one evening. This type of treatment
amounts to abnormal use, because the battery does not have time to re-
cuperate between flashes. 25 flashes in 25 minutes, for example, c1n equal
200 flashes in a month as {ar as battery life is concerned. For this type
of operation, the use of a spare battery is necessary.
If you contemplate taking several pictures during the course of an 'oOn"hour, it is advisable to leave the unit between flashes. This is because
the standby leakage current is so small that it is actually easier on the
battery to ieave the unit on than to turn it on and ofi repeatedly. Where
long periods are to elapse between series of pictu-res, it will be more
ecoiomical, of course, to turn the unit off between shooting sessions. The
equivalent of one flash is drained from the battery when the unit is left66ON" for 5 minutes.
BATTERY CARE
If you are going to use your Strobonar V for heavy-duty, continuous
operati;n, you Jhould buy an extra 510 v battery. The battery in the
Sirobonar V can be replaced so quickly and easily that it is a simple mat-
ter-when necessary-to change over to a {resh battery, giving the other
a chance to recuperate. This simple procedure insures maximum battery
life, with resulting economy of operation.
The Strobonar V battery may be stored for many months without
appreciable loss of voltage if it is put in dry storage at 32" F. t 5". At
this temperature 96% of the battery li{e is still present at the end of six
monthso and 95Vo at nine months. The ordinary household refrigerator is
an ideal storage place for dry batteries; put them in the driest part o{ the
refrigerator--usually the middle shel{. Before using a battery stored under
these conditions, be sure to give it about 6 hours to come up to room temp-
erature.
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THE REFLECTOR:
The reflector used in the Strobonar V was engineered for the Heiland
65x-2 Flash rube. This reflector is of a new deJigr,,-an manufactured by a
special, controlled surfacing process, and provides improved reflecting
medium capable of greater light output and superior light ai.trinution
characteristics.
THE CIRCUIT:
A new exclusive Heiland circuit * gives you the advantages of fast
operation and trouble'free performance.- Because it makes pi.riUf" the
use-of electrolytic capacitors which do not deform, the first fl".h -"y b"
made within seconds,even when the unit has been urru."d lor- ;;il -Jrrrt.,
provided operation instructions are.carefrrlly followed. ift"
ing time, between flashes,is approximately frve seconds with """.d"-;1..g-r 1# luir".y.
All int'erior connecrions are macle by newry d,"ueloi"d, uiii"ia-pr'iiii ,;r-
cuits and are dip-soldered in a single_ operation, thus short
circuits and most other causes of failure in urrits of "fi-Liti.rg con- struction. "ottn.nlionil
THE READY-LIGHT:
For better visibility a- totally new flashing "Ready-Light" signals when
the capacitor has rea-ch_edoperaring voltage. with l.t B;*.y';;;;.rior,,
the neon in the Ready-Lighi will light up" 5 .""or,'d,
the unit is turned on, depending_onttt" "pp.o*i-uielyof if," lutt"ry.- niiii-u-"fr",
voltage, and light output, is reached when"o"aitio"the Ready-rigrri i, du.rri"g'lt ir,
most rapid rate. As the batte-ry approa-chesthe very of it, ur"f-uilif",
the Ready-Light signals this fqct Ly taking -,r"h-ilrrger"n-d to flash.
SAFETY:
The Strobonar V is the safest electronic flash unit ever built. AII
exposed metal parts are pernxanentlr ond completely insulated,, ceurloN,
since a certain amount of high voliage may still de present in o.worn_out,,*y"u
.batteries, you should._pro.perlydispoie of a discard"d battery ;;;;
remove it from your Strobonar V.
THE CABLE:
The cable for the strobonar v is made of a. special compound which
retains its flexibility even at sub-zero,temperatures. For maximu* ."i"ry,
the cable is perma-nentlyattached to t!r" L-apn H"ua, and the ptug-i. t
bonded to the cable to provide extra durability. rrr"'prrg h;.;;i"-proof ""t_
skirt which protects the socket when the unit ir Wrr""
the unit in the rain, the plug_should be in the .""k;;"o""""t"i.or the socket""rlyi"gshould
be covered with tape or similar material.--
- P","r, applied for.
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THE POWER PACK:
The Power Pack and the Lamp Head are of high-impact plastic ma-
terials, molded in Heiland dies. Because oI the rigid material and construc-
tion, ii is impossible to twist or push in the case, thus damaging internal
components. The case is curued to fit comlortably and has a grained finish
in black, with bright anodized trim.
THE CHASSIS: '1I
The chassis is safely enclosed in the Power Pack for protection -of
the user and of the inteiior parts of the unit. The chassis cover should ]
not be removed except for seivicing by a qualified repairman
SHUTTER REQUIREMENTS:
The Strobonar V is designed for use with any camera shutter affording '(X""X" contact (zero delay) synchronization. contact synchronization
closes the triggering circuit at the instant the shutter blades become fully
opened. The Srobonar should not be used with class "M" (2_0_milhsecond
dllay) or class "F" (5 millisecond delay) synchronization. Most shutters
whicli do not already have "X" contact synchronization can be so fitted by
a competent camera repairman. This cttsts much less than any delay device
which-could be added io the Strobonar. Furthermore, "X" contacts are far
more accurate than delay mechanisms. With focal-plane shutters, i-t is
necessary that the circuit be closed (contact made) when the {ocal-plane
shutter curtain is fully opened. With most focal-plane shutters this occurs
at the lower speeds only. More in{ormation on this subject will be {ound
under "SHUTTER SPEEDS" on page 9.
OPERATION
For taking pictures anywhere that an A.C. power source is not avail-
able, the Strobonar V, of course, is used on dry battery operation. If you
anticipate considerable use o{ the unit indoors' or where an A.C. power
.orr."" is available, it is recommended that you operate it with an A.C.
Power Converter (see page l4). If you intend to take a great many pic'
tures over a short period of time, or will find it necessary'with dry battery
operation, to leave the unit on {or very long intervals between flashes, you
should carry an extra battery or batteries with you. (See pages 3 and 4.)
THE BATTERY:
When you purchased your Strobonar V from your Heiland dealer, the
battery *u. it plu"" and the unit ready for use. A{ter you have used your
Strobonar V foi some length of time, the battery will require replacement.
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If you do not have a standard battery case alta-che{ _t-oyour camera'
you wili probably want to make use of one of the Heiland Mounting Tubes,
s..ch as itt t"tt' in. shoe mounting tube, or rhe 7 in. tube {or standard
----mounting.
ih"".hort tube, Model HR-39, is used with a "shoe" fitting (screwed l
into the tripod socket at the bottom of the tube). With the "shoe" fitting
in place, thi Strobonar V lamp head can be attached directly to the acces- {
sory' clip of your camera (if it has one).
Th; longer tube, Model HR-30, (which also has a tripod socket in the
base), can be attached to your camera in the same manner as a regular 1ttIbattery case, but is, of course, much less expensive._It can be used with the
4373 Model E Clamp which fits Heiland Camera Brackets and most press
camera rangefinde. clipt or with Heiland Heavy Duty Mounting Brackets
(for' press cameras).
A hst o{ mounting combinations, employing the 7" Mounting Tube or
a Heiland Battery Case, follows:
Heauy Duty
Mounting Bracket
70..---.-...-.-----.-AnniversarySpeed Graphic, all sizes.
71..-..........-.-.--Meridian,2r/ax3la Busch, B & J Press,
Press King, Ramlose.
7 2..-----.......-..--Crown-SpeedGraphic " 23."
74--------.--.-------ForFlat Mounting.
7 5 --.-----.--.- -----.Crown-Speed Graphic " 34."
76 -----.,-----.-.-..-Crown-Speed Graphic " 45."
R-7A-----------.-.Most Reflex Cameras.
The 24-3 Battery Case, 25-2 Battery Case or 7" Mounting Tube may
also be equipped with the Heiland 4373 Model E Clamp and mounted in
the following combinations:
Bracket Camera
R-7--".-......-........-.-.....Most Reflex Cameras.
235...-............--.....--...Kodak35.
B-I......-........--.-......-.-.ZeissSuper Ikonta B.
f 35--.---....-..--...---.--..-.KineExakta.
I35VX..-.-- Kine Exacta VX
335---.---------........---.-.-RetinaI, Retina II, and Leica.
320----..--..-..-......-.-.-...Polaroid Land.
Standard Camera
Bracket-......--.---....Formost miniature and roll film
cameras.
4450 E Clip--.-.......--Forflat, direct mounting on cam'
eras or special brackets.
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Your Heiland dealer will be h"ppy to assist you in selecting the proper
mounting combination.
ATTACHING THE LAMP CABLE:
The plug (C) of the lamp cable should be placed over the socket and
rotated until the triangular indexing prong poritiottr itself in the socket
(D) on the top panel of the Strobonar. To lock the socket in position, push
it down firmly so that the rain skirt on the plug is pressed over the out-
side circumference of the socket.
SHUTTER SPEEDS:
With conventional front (between-the-lens)shutters it is usually prefer-
able to use the highest available shutter speed. This will help auoid the
secondary (ghost) images that are sometimes caused by extraneous light
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at slower shutter speeds. With focal-plane shutters it is desirable to use
the highest speed which will afford a completely opened shutter at the
instant of the flash. The instructions accompanying the camera should be
consulted for the proper speed.
TAKING PICTURES:
Your Strobonar is now ready to use; the battery is pfoperly installed,
the lamp head is attached to your camera, the lamp cable is attached to
the Power Pack, and you have chosen the proper shutter speed. Connect
the Synchronized Shutter Cord to the synchronization outlet of your shutter
and to the shutter outlet (E) of the Strobonar lamp head.* If your shut- 6'X" Iter has adjustable synchronizationo make certain that it is set at
(zero delay).
Turn the Strobonar switch (F) to the "9N" position and cock your o'Ready-Light"shutter. Wait for the to flash.
You are now ready to make an exposure (assuming that there is film
in your camera and that no slides, tabs or lens caps remain to be pulled).
For best results, use the lamp head ofi the camera, with the light di-
rected to the subject-the way top newspaper photographers and other
professionals take most of their pictures. This gives you better light control
and enables you to get finer modeling with the use of one light source. If
you should desire "flat" lighting, mount the lamp on camera, close to
the lens.
The following section on exposure and development will aid you in
making the proper exposure.
EXPOSURE AND DEVELOPMENT i
There are many variables that determine the characteristics of aphotographic negative. I
A" Lenses difier in the amount of light they pass. Two lenses set at
f/6.3 will not necessarily admit the same amount of light, even
though they were built by the same manufacturer.
B. Shutters frequently vary from the indicated speeds. This is not too
important with electronic flash as the exposure time is controlled
by the duration of the (extremely short) flash unless outside light
becomes a factor, as it does at slow shutter speeds.
C. Films vary from one emulsion "batch" to another. fn color film
the manufacturer's tolerance is 12 f./ stop. Black and white films
.Refer to drawing, p. 9.
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vary as much as a full f/stop from one batch to another. You
can imagine what this will do to the most carefully planned ex-
posure.
D. Development depends on many factors: the condition of the de-
veloper, the temperature, the type o{ agitation and frequency of
agitation. A variation in any oI these will cause a corresponding
change, however slight, in the resulting negatives.
It is for this reason that you must make tests with your equipment
and a stand,ard,ized,processing proced,ure, in order to determine your proper
guid,e nuntber.
GUIDE NUMBERS:
'Wner
Tnny Anr: When taking pictures by daylighto an exposure
meter, a calculator, or the eye, is used to determine the amount of light
available. With flash, a fixed amount of light is packaged in each lamp.
The amount of light reflected {rom the subject is the important matter
however, and this depends on the distance from lamp to subject. With a
fixed amount of light it is possible to determine the proper aperture (I/
stop) if the distance (from lamp to subject) is known. Likewise, with a
fixed amount of light, it is possible to determine the proper lamp to sub-
ject distance if the aperture is known. Thus it is possible to calculate a
"guide" number which will give an indication of the proper exposure.
If we find, by experiment, that a certain' flash lamp, in a certain re-
flector, gives the proper exposure at I/8 when placed 20 feet from the sub-
ject, we say that its guide number is 160, or 8 x 20. Using the same
equipmento and same guide number, at 40 feet, we calculate as follows:
160 -: 40'= f./4. At 15' : 160 -: 15' : {/10.6 (or using the nearest marked
f/stop on your shutter: f/LL). If we intend to use an aperture of l/16 we
calculate as follows: 160 + I/16: I0'. At I/6.3: 160 + f/6.3:25.4r.
Most guide numbers are intended to give the proper exposure in a
medium size room of average light color walls and ceiling. When shooting
pictures in a very large room or hall, the lens should be opened up one
f/stop more than indicated by the guide number; rvhen shooting outdoors
at night it will usually be necessary to open up two full stops.
With conventional flash lamps a new guide number must be computed
for each shutter speed. With the Strobonar, this is not necessary. All the
light output from the Strobonar passes through the lens while the shutter
is wide open; none is lost or wasted as the shutter opens and closes.
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SUGGESTEDGUIDE NUMBERS*
Listed below are suggestedguide numbers for the Strobonar V under
the average conditions described on page lI.
The guide numbers shown below were arrived at by developing Kodak
Films in Kodak Developers, Ansco Films in Ansco Developers, and Du
Pont Films in DuPont Developers.
Guide numbers shown under "Normal" development were arrived at
by developing the listed films in fresh energetic d,evelopers, according to
manufacturers' instructions, to an average gamma, or contrast. To oblain
the "Extended" guide numbers, films were processed in these same de-
velopers Lr/2 times the development used for "Normal." Since most fine
grain developers cause a definite loss of film speed, separate guide numbers
are shown {or this type of development. These were obtained by developing
films according to manufacturers' instructions. Extended development is
recommended for the reasons discussed under "DEVELOPMENT". This
extended development, for the purpose of gaining contrast, results in
slightly higher guide numbers.
BrecK AND*rli:"t:-y;,,,Norm.ar,,,,Extend,ed:,
Ansco Supreme .-.....-.....--.--110 160 195
Superpan Press -."......-180 255 3I0
Isopan .-...-..ll0 155 f90
DuPont H.S.P. 428.-.-......-. -. 200 290 350
Superior Press .-.--....-.-.225 325 390
Kodak Verichrome and Plus X..-.......-.110 160 195
Super XX --.....-.. .....-...-160 230 280 o'B*o'.-.---..---. Super Panchro Press 180 255 310
Royal Pan .---..--- ...-....-.-225 325 390
Polaroid Type 41.-- 1f0
D.lvr.rcnr Cor.on Frr.us
Ektachrome and Kodachrome--.-.---...- 40-50
EXPOSURE:
Ig Rrqurnrn: Proper exposure demands that the important - -'wrrlr
shadow areas of the subject shall be exposed enough to afiord detaif in the
final print; it also demands that the important highlight areas shall not
be "blocked-up" too much exposure. with electronic flash, proper ex- !r
posure is not difficult to obtain, as the extremely short duraiion helps
I Ae erplained in "EXPOSURE AND DEVELOPMENT," these figures ehould be used only as the
bssis for tests to ascertain your personal guide numbers.
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prevent the highlights from "blocking,'n even when the shadows are fully
exposed.
' How ro AcHtrvr Ir: Make your first test exposures using the guide
numbers suggested above. The results should be satisfastory, but {or the
best results, make some exposures at a smaller lens aperture and some
at a greater aperture. Determine the guide number which will give the
best exposure with your own equipment and processing combination.
DEVELOPMENT:
Wnar Is Rrqutnen: Proper clevelopment demands that a negative
have enough density and contrast to be printed satisfactorily on normal
contrast paper; it also demands that the'ograin" be negligible when en-
larged to the photographer's customary print size. The characteristics of
electronic flash do not directly affect the density, or the "graininess," of
the negative. However, electronic flash (ur mentioned above) tends to
prevent "blocking" of the highlights, and gives a negative with less appar-
en, contrast.
How to AcHIrvr Ir: Make the first tests with your regular film, in
the developeryou regularly use (and your normal developmenttime). If
the resulting negatives are too thin, increase the exposure; if too heavy, de-
creasethe exposure. If they are not contrasty enough, increase development
time by 50%. If they are too grainy, they have had too much development
and one of the following remedies is recommended: shorten development
(if necessary,use a higher contrast paper) or switch to "fine grain" film.
COLOR:
The color temperature of the illumination provided by the Strobonar V.
is approximately 7000' Kelvin,* similar to that of noon daylight. Most
daylight color films are balanced for 5900" Kelvin (indoor or tungsten
color films are balanced for light o{ 3400" Kelvin or 3200' Kelvin and
should not be used with electronic flash). Results with the Strobonar V
and daylight color fiIm will usually be satisfactory without a filter, pro-
vided the proper exposure is made to fit the circumstances.
For critical color correction, a Harrison C 7,4,Ansco UV-16, or Wratten
8l C should be used with Ansco Color Daylight or Kodachrome Daylight.
A data sheet is packaged with Daylight Ektachrome; it specifies rhe proper
filter for use with electronic flash.
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ACCESSORIES
Accessories available for the Strobonar V include the A. C. power
Converter, Model HR-44; the Exrension Lamp, Model HR-41; the Foioeye,
and the jVlounting Tubes and Brackets which were mentioned on pages g
The major accessoriesare listed below with complete desciip-tionsand""q instructions.?.
A. C. POWER CONVERTER, MODEL HR.44:
The A. c. Power converter permits the use of the strobonar v on
A. C. "house" current, thereby conserving the battery for outdoor use. To
use the HR-44 A. c. Power converrer with your stiobonar v: Its
l. Loosen screw holding down battery cover of power pack and re-
move battery.
2. fnsert converter in Power Pack.
3. Press lip of converter panel under edge of control panel and tighten
screw.
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F
ir:
4. Plug converter cord (A) into source oI 105-125Y.,60 cycle A. C,
current.
5. Turn the converter switch (B) on. The indicator lamp (C) will
glow, showing that the converter is operating.
6. Turn on the Strobonar V switch and wait until the Ready-Light on
the lamp head is flashing before firing the unit.
NOTE: It must be remembered that the Strobonar V was designed
primarily as a dry-battery unit. The A. C. Power Converter is strictly an
accessory,and has certain limitations which should be taken into consid-
eration. With your Strobonar V on dry battery operation, the Ready-Light
comes on approximately 5 seconds after firing the unit. With the A. C.
Power Converter, the Ready-Light comes on approximately f5 seconds
after firing. When the Ready-Light is flashing at its most rapid rate, the
unit is operating at maximum voltage and maximum light output.
The HR-44 A. C. Power Converter operates at maximum efficiency {ff when it is connected to 60 cycle A. C. current delivering the U. S. average
o{ ll7 V. It should be remembered that a drop in the line voltage of your
A. C. power will naturally slow down the cycling time of the unit, and that,
at voltages higher than ll7 v., the cycling time will be decreased. If rapid
cycling time is a necessity,the Strobonar V should be used on dry battery
operation. it NOTE: Do not store your Strobonar V lor lon.g periods ol time with
the A. C. Power Conaerter in the Power Pack. The unit should be stored
with the battery in place, to keep the capacitor formed. Even a battery
that has reached the end of its useful li{e will keep the capacitor formed
for approximately 30 days.
THE CAPACITOR
Your Strobonar V has been designed lvith a new type capacitor and
battery combination that assures you maximum light output with a mini-
mum of power pack weight and size.
To obtain this high efficiency of operation, the Strobonar V is de-
signed with a special "holding" circuit. This special circuit maintains a
partial charge in the capacitor at all times whether the switch is in the '6ON" '.OFF" or the position, provided that the battery in the unit has
sufficient current to do so.
If a certain amount of current or charge is not maintained in the 'odeform". capacitor, the capacitor will That is, the capacitor will lose its
ability to take a full charge from the battery which will result in a great
loss of light output and will also cause an excessivedrain on the battery.
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duced, and the unit will not give satisfactory battery performanie.
The following things can cause the capacitor to deform:
l-Improper use of the A.C. Power Converter.
2-Battery improperly installed.
3-Battery left out of unit {or 12 hours or more. x4-Dead battery (zero current) left in unit 12 hours or more.
S-Stored with A.C. Power Converter instead of batterv.
HOW TO REFORM THE CAPACITOR
Use the A.C. Power Converter to reform the capacitor. Install the con-
verter, plug it into an A.C. power source and turn it on. If the Strobonar
'The neon reatly Iight indicateswhen the unit has chargedup enough for taking a picture. How.
ever, the unit should be capable of firing before the treo. or with a"weai battery. IF
THE NEON FAILS ro coME oN WITHTN THTRTy (30) sEcoNDS"o-u. AFTER"-u"r THE uNIT IS TUiINED
ON AND THE UNIT T/ILL NOT FIRE THE LAMP, DO NOT PUT A NEW BATTERY IN THE
STROBONARV UNTIL THE CAPACITORHAS BEEN REFORMED.
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has been without a battery overnight or for a day, leave the converter on
for a few minutes, then flash the unit four or five times. To reform units
which have been without batteries over a weekend, or five or six days, leave
the converter on for 20 or 30 minutes and flash the unit 15 or 20 times.
For units which have been without batteries six months or so, leave the
converter on over night or for about 12 hours. Then flash the unit 30 or 40
times to build up the capacitor to proper operating voltage.
I{ you do not have an A.C. Converter, your Heiland dealer will be glad
to reform your unit or, if you desire, you may send your unit to Heiland.
Denver; or to any Heiland Representative.
STROBONAR V EXTENSION LAMP, MODEL HR-4I:
The Extension Lamp consists of a lamp head and a 20 foot cable.
A short Mounting Tube is supplied with the Extension Lamp. The 20 _
foot cable terminates in a connector (A) which has a male plug identical
to that of the main lamp and a female socket identical to thai on the panel
of the Strobonar. The male plug of the connector is plugged into the
socket on the panel; the main lamp plug (B) is then plugged into the
female socket of the connector. Belore plugging the exteision larnp cable
in the panel socket, be sure unit is't"rr"ria ii.
when using the Extension Lamps and the main lamp, the available
power is divided between the lamps. The total light output remains the
sanxe.
More than one Extension Lamp may be used in conjunction with the
main lamp and single power pack for special photographic applications.
FOTOEYE
The Heiland Fotoeye (photo-electric cell tripper) allows the Strobonar
V to be activated by the light from another electronic (or conventional)
flash unit. The cord of the Fotoeye should be plugged into the shutter
outlet of the Strobonar lamp head. The other unit, the "master," does
not need to be connected in any way to the Fotoeye or the Strobonar V. 'omaster"The maximum distance between the Iight source and the Fotoeye
will depend on the strength of the source and other factors such as the
reflectance of surrounding walls, etc. The Fotoeye can be attached to a
tripod or (by means of a Heiland Fotoclamp) to a light stand, chair or
door. Complete instructions are packaged with the Fotoeyes.
WARRANTY POLICY
All Heiland Strobonar equipment sold in the continental area of the
United States is unconditionally guaranteed against de{ects of material or
workmanship for a period of '90 days. Service will be rendered and defec-
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tive parts will be replaced without cost to you within that period, provided
the equipment has not been abused, altered, or operated-cotrtrary to in-
structions.
More_importqnt to you than any specific time warranty however, is the -
fact that Heiland's reputation for quality and dependability is a tradition
in the photographic industry. It has always been a basic Heiland policy
to insure complete customer satisfaction; this is your assurance thai you
can_expect prompt, courteous service on your Strobonar V from the entire
Heiland representative-dealer organization.
The battery furnished with the Strobonar V is guaranteed against
manufacturing defects orrly. No dry battery manufactured carrie.
antee battery life and, since the Srrobonar v battery is made by an6ther".-g,r"r- -on
manufacturer, it is impossible for Heiland to guarantee the liie o{ the
battery.
REGISTERED WARRANTY CARD
Follow these simple steps to make certain your Strobonar V is properly
covered by the registered warranty policy:
t. Hav-e your dealer fill in both halves oI the warranty card completely
at the time you purchase your unit.
2. The entire warranty card must be mailed to Heiland within fiae d,ays
to be accepted by the factory.
3. Heiland will register you_runit to validate warranty and return your
half of the card directly to you, stamped with your registlred
number.
4. IMPORTANT. saue your registered, warranty card,! your dealer
must have it in order to accept your unit foi repair or exchange,
as described below. To insure your registered, .orrooty card, against
loss,place it alongside the batiery in your strobonar t po*rrVack.
PROCEDURE DURING gO.DAY WARRANTY PERIOD
unit \,vhich pro_vesdefective during the 90-day warranty period - 4""y
should be returned, w_ith its registered, walranty card,, to yo*-'uiiu"a
dealer. The dealer will forward ihe unit to his Hliland iu"toiy ."pt"r"ttt"-
tive, who will check it {or cause of malfunction.
If the battery should be defective, your dealer will notify the Eveready
relresentative in your area, who will examine the battery and make an
adjustment. Delectiue batteries should not be returned, to Heiland,. Batteries
in units sent to Heiland for service will be replaced if necessary. In this
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case, Heiland acts only as a representative for Eveready and their warranty
policies will be followed.
If the unit must be repaired, the representative will do so as soon as
possible, or send the_dealer a replacement unit from his stock. Carrying
strap will not be replaced unless defective.
AII units sent for repair directly to the factory by an authorized Heiland
dealer will be returned to the dealer as promptly as possible after receipt
of equipment.
REPAIR SERVICE POLICY
If your Strobonar V should require service after the expiration o{ the _ -
9-0-daywarranty period, ir will be repaired by Heiland, at aiy time d,uring
the complete lile ol the unit, under the following terms:
Strobonar V Power Pack only--exclusive of -trap and battery (or A. C.
Power- Converter)-will be completely reconditioned for a charge not to
excee_d$12.50, plus cost of materials used, ii any.
Strobonar V Lgmp Head, or Extension Lamp, will be completely fac-
tory reconditioned for a charge not to exceed $10.00, plus cost ol materials,
i{ any.
-- Should you desire warranty or repair service, read this section care-
fully and follow instructions explicitly 1n order to insure the best possible
service--fromyour dealer, {rom Heiland, and from our representatives.
All units returned {or service must be shipped prepaid. Warranty
repairs will be returned to the dealer prepaid.
HEILAND-A Division of Minneapolis-Honeywell
130 E. Fifth Avenue
Denver, Colorado, U.S.A.
All models, prices and specifications are subject to change without
notice.
NOTE: All Heiland Srrobonars are fully licensed under patents of
Edgerton, Germeshausenoand Grier, and equipped with flashtubes
manufactured by General Electric. "rl
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