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Norman 800 flash User manual
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- Norman
- Model / document
- Norman 800 flash
- Document type
- User manual
- Language
- English
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- 7
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- 2.9 MB
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- Flashes & lighting
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Welcometo the Normanlamilyot inErchangeableflashequipment!
Youhaveiust purchasedthe Norman800flashunitlhat will provide)rouwithyearsof dependablss€rvics.lt has a hsavy-
duty800watt-secondcircuit andsevsralexclusivetealuresandconveniencesnot foundon othsrcommsrciallyavailable
flashequipment.
n ratiofeaturethatallowsyouto adjustthemodelinglampintensitiesindirectproportionto the @
flash outputs.
A flash ratio feature that allows you to effectivelyhave two power units in one so you can
obtain more light from some lights than others.
(D O heavydutytransformerlesscircuitthatenablesyouto flashthe unitfor extendedperiods
withoutoverheatingthe powersupply.Thistransformerlessdesignhasalsoreducedthe
weightby 10 lbs.overour previoustransformertypeunits.
Interchangeablewith the completeNormanSeries900 equipmentlinewhich includesover 50 @
tems - reflectors,snoots,barn doors, power supplies,umbrellas,ditfusers,etc.
It is our sinceredesirethat you will benefitfrom the engineeringand manufacturingexpertisethat has broughtyou this
uniquesystem.
lf we can be of serviceor if you have any suggestionsor questions,please do not hesitateto contact us.
1<+211+2Switch
(combinesor separates Dual LampheadOutlets
Channel#1 and #21 for Channel#2
Dual LampheadOutlets
for Channel#1 4OOl2OOSwitch for
Channel#2
4OOl2OOSwitch for TESTButton/ READYLight
Channel#1 (100%whenlit)
ON Light
PWR (Power)Switch
MDL (ModelingLamp) Switch
RESET 15 amp CircuitBreaker
Dual ModelingLamp Dimmers
(calibratedin f/stops)
115 Volt AC Inlet
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@ in accordanceIMPORTANTwithIJL122specificationsSAFEGUARDSfor photographicequipment
Whenusingyourphotographicequipment,basicsafetyprecautionsshouldalwaysbefollowed,includingthefollowing:
1 . Readandunderstandall instructions.
2. Caremustbetakenas burnscouldoccurfromtouchinothemodelinolamp.
3. Dono.toperatetheappliancewitha damagedcordorif theappliancehasbeedilroppedordamageduntilit hasbeenexaminedby
a oualifiedserviceman.
4 lf dnextensioncordis necessary,a cordwitha suitablecurrentratingshouldbeused.Cordsratedforlessamperagethanthe
appliancemayoverheat.Careshouldbetakento arrangethecordso thatit will notbetrippedoveror pulled
5. Whenpractical,unplugtheappliancef romtheelectricaloutletwhennotin use.Neveryankthecordto pullfromtheoutlet.Grasp
plqqandpullto disconnect. lfe 6. fo ai,oidereitiicsnbcinaziiO,iio notdisassemblethisappliance,buttakeit to a qualifiedservicemanwhenserviceor repair
workis required.Incorrectreassemblycouldcausean electricshockhazardwhentheapplianceis subsequentlyused.
EXPTANATIONOFINDICATORSANDCONTROTS
AC INLET
Connectsto the AC power cable.The AC inputvoltageis 115 volt, 60 Hz"
PWR Switch
Controlsthe AC power to the flash circuit.The main capacitorsautomaticallydischargewhen the PWR switch is off.
NOTE - it is not necessaryto turn the PWR switchoff when connectingor disconnectinglightson power supplies
manufacturedafter serial #13480.
MDL Switch
Turnsthe modelinglampson or off. The MDL switchoperatesindependentof the PWR switchso that the modelinglampscan
be turnedon with the flash circuitleft off.
ON lndicator
llluminateswhen the PWR switchis on and when the power is reachingthe circuit.
TEST/READY Light
!lluminateswhen the circuitreaches100% voltagestabilizedoutput.The unit can be flashedby depressingthe TEST/
READYlight.
RESETCircuit Breaker
Ratedat 15 amps.lt automaticallyprotectsthe flashcircuitagainstexcessiveoverloads.lf the ON lightgoesoff but the PWR
switchand modelinglampsare on, the RESETbreakeris probablyactivatedcausingthe buttonto pop out about7+inch.To
resetthe breakersimplywait about 30 secondsand depressit back to its normalposition.
SYNCOutlet
Triggersthe flash. Plugyour camerasync extensioncord into this outlet.Properpolarityis importantwith most cameras
(cameraswith groundedsynccontacts).To checkpolarity,simplytouchany exposed(non-paintedand non-anodized)metal
on the camerabodyto any exposed(non-paintedand non-anodized)metalon the flashunit.lf the unitflasheswhen this is
done,reversethe sync cordto achievethe correctpolarity.This establishesa commongroundbetweenthe camerabodyand
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EXPTANATIONOFINDICATORSANDCONTROTS
1 < + 2 1 1 + 2 S w i t c h
Combinesor dividesboth powersupplycircuitsso you can obtainall the power(800w-s) intoone light,or havetwo 400 w-s
powersuppliesin orderto obtainuniquelightoutputcombinations.This allowsyou to obtain400 w-s in one light(suchas an
umbrellalight)and 200 w-s in anotherlight (such as an accentlight).
1 <-->2 Position Dividesoutput #1 (left side) and 1 + 2 Position - Combinesoutput #1 (left side) and
output #2 (right side) into two power supplies. output #2 (rightside) into one power supplythat has a
total outputequalto the sum of bothfull/half (400/200)
OUTPUT#1 - 400 w-s with two lampheadoutletsand a switchsettings.This can enableyou to obtain800 w-s on
full/halfpowerswitch.Thisway you can switchdownto a singlelampheadas illustratedbelow.
only 200 w-s on a singlelamphead. NOTE- lf you require400 w-s from a singlelamphead,
OUTPUT#2- The same arrangementas on the output we suggestthat it be obtainedby usingthe switchin the
#1 side. 1 <--+ 2 position rather than by setting both full/half
powerswitcheson 200 w-s with the functionswitchat the
Hereare sometypicalillusfrationsusingthismodeof Operation: 1 + 2 position.
Hereare sometypicalilluslrationsusingthismodeof Operation:
ffi./'>I (LYII
800w-s
(any ou
600 w-s 400 w-s ffi(any outlet)
400 w-s
(any outlet)
NOT RECOMMENDED
400 w-s FOREXTENDED
PERIODS.MAY
OVERHEATTHE
REDUCTIONCIRCUIT.
To obtain400 w-s on one light it is suggestedthat you placethe
functionswitchon the 1 +-+ 2 positionand use the lighton either
channel (output)with that correspondingswitch set to the 400
position.
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EXPLANATIONOFINDICATORSANDCONTROL
MODELINGLAMP DIMMERS
Dimsthe modelinglampsso thattheywillratioto the flashoutputs.The dimmersare calibratedin one f /stop increments(four
stop range).Properadjustmentof the modelinglampsenablesyou to see the actuallight ratiosand shadowdetailwith the
modelinglamps.Youcan also raiseor lowerthe overallmodelinglampbrillianceand stillmaintainthe properbalanceto the
flash.A real assetwhen photographingpeoplewhere the modelinglamps are uncomfortablybrightfor the subject.Also
convenientwhen all the flash outputs are on low power and you need more light to focus on the subject.
DIMMER#1 - Controlsthe modelinglampson the two 1 <----->2
output #1 connectors.
DIMMER#2- Controlsthe modelinglampson the two
output #2 connectors.
400 w-s ffiThere is a one f /stop relationshipbetween400 w-s and
200w-s.Therefore,if one lightis at 400w-s (output#1) and
anotherlightis at 200 w-s (output#2), the output#1 (400 400
w-s)dimmercouldbe set to fulland the output#2 (200w-s)
dimmercouldbe setto"1" (1 f /stop lessthanfull).Thisway
the modelinglampson output#2will be one f /stop weaker FULL
than the modelinglampson output#2 (justlikethe flash).
Referto illustration#1.
lllustration #1
lf a secondlightwere addedto output#2 the f lash output
on that side would be reducedby one more f/stop (to 100
w-s each). Therefore,the output#2 dimmercould be lf the modelinglamps are uncomfortablybrightfor the
adjusted1o"2" (2 f/stopsdownfromfull illumination).This subjectyou can lowerthem in directratioby adjustingboth
would enableyou to stillcomposeyour lightingwith the dimmersby the same amount.See illustration#3.
modelinglamps.Referto illustration#2.
1 <----->2 1 +--> 2 p p
400 w-s 100pw-s 400 w-s 100pw-s
100w-s 100w-s
400 200 200
FULL
lllustration #2 lllustration #3
PSOODSPECIFICATIONS
OUTPUT LEVEL (Watt-Seconds) 800 600 400 200 ENERGYSTORAGE:
800 Watt-secondstotal
RECYCLETIME
(secondsto 100% output) 1 - 1 / 4 1 6 / 1 0 6 / 1 0 AC INPUT VOLTAGE:
105-135volts, 50-400 Hz FLASH DURATION 1/600 1/1200 1/1200 1/1200 (sine wave)
LTGHTOUTPUT (B.C.P.S.)
ReflectorType 5C 2,000 1,500 1,000 5,000 DC OUTPUT VOLTAGE:
900 Volts (voltagestabilized) ReflectorTvpe 5E-2 10,000 7,500 5,0CI0 2,5@
FUSE (circuit breaker): FletlectorType5U-2 30,000 22,500 15,000 7,500 15 amperes
ReflectorType 5W 9,000 6,750 4,500 2,250 ReflectorType 5X 3,000 2,250 1,500 750 *ifilJ'
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