Heiland Synchronar Case User manual

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    HEILAND SYNCHRONAR BATTERY CASE
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                                        The new HEII"AND SIT{CHRONAR Battery Case has been
                                           designed to provide you with the very finest
                                                   eoUg-..release of ygur flash s;rnchronlzer. AI-   B                                instnrment available for dependable, spontan-                                            Though- thd SYITCHRONAR is constmcted. to with-
                                           stand the hardest usage, the proper care will
                                       add assurance of a lifetime of unfailing per-
                                                                                     f orrnance.

                                              SY-NCHRONARS are available in either two ce1l
                                                  (ZL,-Z) ot three cell (2lr-3) units.  Each possess
                                         the same solid brass, durable case, which is        nl   protected by a heavy plating of chrome. The
                                           chrome plating has a very high lustre which can
                                      be maintaj-ned by an occasional cleaning with al-
                                          cohol and a soft cloth.
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                                          moisture resistant, sealed unitr assuring you
                                          of thousands of hair-trigger, release actions
                                       with consistent results.  The internal silver
                                            contacts provide an added advantage in consis-
                                          tent dependability and positive action.

                                        The socket assembly consists of a highly
                                            functional stnrcture providing rapid insertion
                                       and ejection of lamps. The stainless steel
                                           spring adjusts -itself automatically i.:: applying
                                          the proper pressure to hold the lamp in the cor-
                                           rect position. A slight twist of the lamp when
                                           inserting accomplishes this action.
     '':i#frimensions                              ror          The lanp ejector provides a gentle release of the
                                                                                         lamp                            tJttdLlffi Polarized Plug           lamps, allovling convenient removal. The              l_rJJ                          pushes the closure dol'rn and the ejector button                                          out when it  is i-nserted. Firm pressure on the
                                           ejector button removes the lamp with the least
                                          possible effort.      /l[   EII

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               Each of the outlets on the SYIICHRONAR is labeled for the purpose for which
                          it  is to be used. The center, rlRemoterl outlet is used only for a remote
                control cord, or with cords to s;mchronized shutters. The former would
             be a HEILAND Sl-tO Cord, and the latter would be a I{EILAND 57 Cora (for
                double prong synchronized shutters), !B Cord (A.S.A. Flash Shutters), 60               Cord (KIio'or Prontor Synchronized Shutters), or 61 Cord. (Kine Exacta).-
               A1so, in use with a twin gun arrangement, the remote outlets of two SIN-
                  CHRONAF-S may be connected by means of a HEILAND 5l+-1 Polarj-zed Cable, the
                 structure of the outlet naking polarizati-on autonatj-c. Some of the older
                HEITAND Cords of this nature will  have both male prongs of equal si-ze,
               and in this case it  will be necessary to file  one of the prongs to accom-
                plish the proper fit.
               The side outlets marked rlExtension or Tri-pperrl are used for the purpose
                           That                                                      used               indicated.                                        is,                                             outlet                                    either                                                             to                                                                      thc-:'"     i.r inner                                                be--                                              may-Ti                                                                   connect--,:^---.                                                                                                                                                       :---.:-                cordr (FIEILAND/rn+r.rn                                                           on                                                 the                                                       solenoid                                               to                                                                the shutter,                                          52-12)-^-::i-.                                                                         or either                                   52-3,                              52-],-^    :-'-^-^"-
                outlet may be used with an extension cord (mfUm  1t-ZO, 55-ZO) connect-
                ing the SYNCHRONAR to a Multi-Socket, or sjmilar extension flash unit.
             An outlet i-s provid.ed toward the front of the SYNCHRONAR, near the switeh             ":
                buttbn, for electrical focusing devices, This outlet is  rthotrf at all
                times, and polarization is indicated for conveni-ence. This outlet is de-
                signed for use with cords furnished wi-th the electrical focusing devices,                                '
               but FIEILAND does not nanufacture a cord for this purpose.
               Thecapofthesn{cHRoNARi-sdesj-gnedforextradurabi1ity,incorporating
             a tripod. socket (+-20 size), for supporting the unit on a tripod. or _    =:il  FIEILAND FOTOCLAMP:
                  IIEILAND S$CI{RONARS may be equipped. with either the 11373 Model E Battery
               case clamp (Screw-lock type), or by one of a series of Heavy Duty Mounts
                designed for specific caneras. For proper rigidity  and security, the
                SYNCHRONAR should be fitted with HEILAND mounts.
               CAUTION: Only Photoflash Batteries should be used. in the SU{CI{RONAR"
                 Flashlight Batteries will  not provide consistent results and are not re-
               corunended.ThereareSeveralgoodbrandsofPhotofIashBatterieswhich
               are reconmended: Bright Star, Ray-O-Vac, or Burgess. Batteries should
                 indicate about 10 amps on a reliabre ammeter. rf they drop below Z amps,
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               The SYNCHRONAR is a versatile unit;  it may be used with several caneras,
               each having separate solenoids, or built-in-flash mechani-sms. It  will
               perforrnequa}Iywe}1undertheseconditions,assuringi|so'rneranex-
                cerlent investment, providing years of excelrent service.
              A11 HEILAND Reflectors and Multi-Flash Accessories nay be used with the                                      ,,,i
                 SYNOI{RONAR, including the new }IETLAND P-2 STROBO-LITE. see other
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