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Quantum QFlash User manual
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- Quantum
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- Quantum QFlash
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- 18
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- Flashes & lighting
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Quantum@ Qflash'
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Opernting
Instructions
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-para usar con:
-usato con:
T2 - Quantum Turbd Battery
X2 - Quantum QPAQ-X Power System
Lumedyn€ and Normarf
200 and 400 watt-second Packs
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DESIGNEDANDMANUFACTUREDIN THEUSA *
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4.0 SETTINGUP THE Qflash
COMPLETELY DISCONNECT THE POWER PACK BEFORE CHANGING THE
FLASH-TUBEOR MODELINGLAMP.
4.1 CONNECTINGTHE FLASH.TUBEFOR T2 Red Dot
Match the red dot on the flash{ube base (locatedbetween
pins 1 and 4) with the red dot on the socket.Push Flash-tube
in untilit is properlyseatedinsidethe flash socket.
NOTE: Replace the flashtube only with Quantum type.
QF30 or QF30uv. Other types will not provide proper expo-
sure,or may not work at all.
Flash-tubeSee:Warning
4.2 CONNECTINGTHEFLASH.TUBEAND MODELINGLAMPFORX2
Connecting the modeling lamp.
Note:the modelinglamp must be insertedbeforethe flash-tube.
1. Removelamp from box and plasticbag.
2. Do not touchthe bulbsurfacewith bare hands.Bulbcan be handledwith tissuepaper.
3. lf bulb surfaceshowssignsof fingerprintsor dirt, clean carefullywith alcohol.
4. Handlewith care duringuse as impactwill severelyshortenlamp life.
5. Insert the bulb into modelinglamp socket.The modelinglamp is not affectedby
polarityso orientationis not important.
Connecting the flash-tube.
1. Match the red marker on the flash-tubebase with the correspondingred marker on
the flash-tubesocket.The tube can also be alignedby matchingpins 1, 2, 3, and 4
with those numberedon the socket.
2. Insertthe flash-tubeuntilit is fully seatedinsidethe flash socket.
NOTE: Replacethe flash-tubeonly with a Quantumtype QF32 or QF32uv. Other types
will not provideproperexposureor may not work at all.
Red Dot
Match the red marker,or the
numberson the tube, to those
on the socket.
Flash{ubebase
4.3 SHOOTINGBARE BULB IN AUTO OR TTL MODE
When shooting"bare bulb" in Auto or TTL Mode, you must NOT illuminatethe Qflash
sensoror the cameralens with lightdirectlyfrom the flashtube.
This orientationis very This orientationfor soft Do NOT use with bare bulb
good for Macro(close-up). bouncelight. facing the front of the flash
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4.7 BRACKET MOUNTING
The Qflash can be mounted to a camera
bracketusing the knob provided.(lf the knob
interfereswith your bracket,or you find that the
threadsare not long enoughfor your bracket,
a longer114-20screw is also provided.)
Place the enclosed rubber mountingpad on
the bracketas shown in the diagram.This will
providea stable mountingarea for the Qflash.
NOTE: Bracket designs vary between styles
and the bracketmaterialcan vary in thickness.
Always make sure that the mounting knob
screws into the Qflash at least 2 comolete
turns.
4.8 POWERINGTHE QFIash T2
Plug the QflashTurbo Cable into the outputjack
of a Turbo Battery(purchasedseparately).
Always turn the Turbo Battery OFF before con-
nectingor disconnectingthe Qflash.
1. "Check Turbo":
lf the Turbo is not supplyingpower to the Qflash,
the message"CheckTurbo"will appearin the dis-
play, along with three warning beeps from the
Qflash.lf the Turbois freshlycharged,turn off the
Turbo,wait one second,then turn the Turbo on again. Otherwiseit may be time to
rechargethe Turbo.
2, "Reset":
lf the Qflashhas to reset itself,the message"Reset"will appear in the display.To resume
operation,press any button(exceptthe fire button)and the Qflashwill resumeoperation.
In the event that the Qflash starts behavingstrangely,(i.e. it does not respondto the
push buttons,the displayblinks,or the displayis incorrect)you can force a reset.Turn
the Turbo (except off. Press and hold any button the fire button). Turn the Turbo on again. ;
NOTE: When any reset has power occurred, the filmspeed and setting that you have F-
enteredwill be lost and must be enteredaoain.. tr
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4.9 POWERINGTHE QFIashX2
TURN POWER PACK OFF WHEN CONNECT.
ING OR DISCONNECTINGPOWER CABLES.
U S E O N L Y Q U A N T U M A C C E S S O R I E S
AND ADAPTERCORDS.
Connectthe Qflash X2 power cable to an Adapter
power cable for your power pack. No adapter is
neededfor QPAX-X.
1. Check Power
lf the power pack is not supplying power to Qflash, the message "Check Powe/' will
appearin the displayand threewarningbeepswill sound. lt may be necessaryto switch
to the "fast" recycle mode if your power pack has one. This can also mean it may be
time to rechargethe batteries.
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2. Reset 5 lf the Qflashhas to reset itself,the message"Reset"will appear in the display.To resume TIoperation,press any button(exceptthe Fire button)and the Qflashwill resumeoperation. gl
In the eventthat the Qflashstartsbehavingstrangely(i.e.does not respondto the push but- fn
tons, the displayblinks,or the display is incorrect)you can force a reset.Turn the power 1pack off. Press and hold any button (exceptthe Fire button)and turn the power pack on
again. 2
NOTE: When any reset has occurred,the film speed and power settingsthat you have 5
enteredwill be lost and must be enteredagain.
DO NOT CONNECTTO A POWERPACK RATEDHIGHERTHAN 4OOWATT-SECONDS.
OTHERWISEYOU WILL DAMAGE THE QFLASH AND VOID THE WARRANTY.
4.10 SYNC CONNECTION
There are three ways to connect the Qflash to the camera sync.
1. Connecta standardhouseholdtwo-prongsync cord (not suppliedwith model
QFT2USand QFX2US)to the sync connectoron the Qflash.
2. fTLAdapter; the sync is providedby the adapter. c
3. QF53 Hot Shoe Sync Adapter provides sync from hot shoe. lt can be used as an 1
alternativeto the PC svnc. 2
Sync Cord c
1
2
NOTE: lf the Oflash oFs3
does not fire, reverse Hot ShowSync
the polarity of the
sync cord.
4.11 HOW TO CONNECTA RADIO SLAVE
TO YOUR QFLASH/TTLSETUP
1. Connectthe RadioSlave Senderto the Qflash sync output.
. For RadioSlave 4/4i. use Quantum Cord# S4O
. For RadioSlave 2, use Quantum Cord# 541
Thesetwo cords are availablefrom you QuantumDealers.
2. The abovesetupwillworkwith:
. QFT/QFT2seriel numbersA6300 and above, and with
all QA and QB seriel numbers
. QFVQFX2 seriel numbersA6325 and above, and with
all QA and QB serielnumbers
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5.0 BASIC QFIAShOPERATION
The followingsectionexplainsthe basic operationof the Qflash,when used as a sin-
gle unit. Availablemodes are Manual,Automatic,TTL, Program,or Strobo.To change
from one mode to another:
1. PressMode button.Mode will blink.
2. Use Up (A) or Down (\,/) buttonsto change the mode.
5.1 MANUAL MODE Manualmode
Man for T2
Flash Man2 tor X2
ready -T Man4 for X2
- Rdy Guidenumber
118 F5.6 N 14 Fr - Flash distance
(reflectorin
Manualpo*", I I F/nurbe,, normalposition)
setting
Changing Manual Power Setting
1. Push Set buttononce. Manualpower settingon displaywill blink.
2. Use Up/Downbuttonsuntildesiredsettingappearsin the display.The manual power
settingcan be adjustedfrom 1/1 to 1/64 in 1/3 stop increments.Availablepower set-
tings:1/1, 111-, 112+, 112,112-, 1/4 +, 1/4, 114-, 118+, 1/8, 1/8 -, 1116+,1116,
1/16-,1/32 +, 1/32,1/32-, 1/64 +, 1164.
Changing F/number
1. Push Set buttontwice.The "F' in the f/numberdisplaywill blink.
2. Use Up/Down buttons until desired f/number appears in the display.The f/number
can be adjustedin 1/3 stop increments.Changingthe filmspeedchanges the avail-
able f/numbers.
The flash distancealso changesdependingon the reflectorpositionof "N" (Normal),
"W" (Wide) or "D" (Diffused)next to the Flash Distance.See Section 5.6, Option
Button.
The Qffash will never let you choose an impossiblesetting (e.g. iso 12 tl32). The
Qflashis selfadjusting.Availablef/numbers(iso200) are:2.0,2.0+,2.8-,2.8,2.8+,
4.0 -,4.0,4.0 +, 5.6 -, 5.6,5.6 +, 8.0 -, 8.0,8.0 +, 11 -, 11, 1'1+, 16 -, 16, 16 +,
22-,22,22 +,32 -,32 (+, - represent+ 1/3 or - 1/3 stop increments).
Changing Filmspeed
1. Push the set button three times. The flash distance will be replaced by filmspeed.
The filmspeeddisplaywill blink.
2. Use Up/Downbuttonsuntildesiredfilmspeedappearsin the display.Note that flash
distancechangesas filmspeedchanges.The f/numbermay also change to keep you
in the allowablerange of the Qflash.
5.2 AUTOMODE
Flash Auto mode
ready -t ;-
Rdy Auto F2.O - F/number
iso200 N 1 2 -1 1 4Ft - Flash distance
(reflectorin
----J normalposition) Filmspeed
II GhangingF/number
i 1. Push Set buttononce.The "F in the f/numberdisplaywill blink.
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2. Use the UplDown buttons until desired f/number appears in the display.The f/num-
ber can be adjustedin 1/3 stop increments.Changingthe filmspeedchangesthe
availablef/numbers.
#tn" flash distancechanges as the f/number changes,or by the setting of the reflector
position(N, W or D). See Section5.6, Option Button.
The Qflashwill neverlet you choosean impossiblesetting(e.9.iso 12t/32).The Qflash
is self adjusting.Availablef/numbers(iso 200) are:2.0, 2.0 +,2.8 -, 2.8,2.8 +, 4.0 -,
4 . 0 , 4 . 0+ , 5 . 6 - , 5 . 6 , 5 . 6 + , 8 . 0 - , 8 . 0 , 8 . 01+1,- , 1 1 , 1 1+ , 1 6 - , 1 6 ,1 6 + , 2 2 - , 2 2 , 2 2
+,32 -, 32 (+, - represent+ 1/3 or - 1/3 stop increments).
Changing Filmspeed
1. Push the Set buttontwice.The filmspeeddisplaywill blink.
2. Use Up/Downbuttonsuntildesiredfilmspeedappearsin the display.Note that flash
distancechangesas filmspeedchanges.The f/numbermay also changeto keepyou
in the allowableranoeof the Qflash.
User Adjustment of Light
Output on Qflash
Your Qflash has been factory cali-
brated, however it is possibleto
only adjust the automatic mode
lightoutput.
Using a miniature screwdriver,
reach into the adjusting port and
turn the screw head to the left to
increaselightoutputor to the right
to decreaselightoutput.
5.3 TTL MODE
rt TTL mode is used with all of the Quantum TTL adapters.These optionaladaptersallow
the Qflashto be used with many popularcameras in TTL mode. The TTL instruction
booklethas additionaldetails.
Fora listof availableTTL adaptersconsultthe latestQflashliteratureor vourQuantumdealer.
Flash r- TTL mode
ready I
Rdv TTL
5.4 STROBOSCOPICMODE
Flash Stroboscopicmode ready -l 1-
Rdy Strobo
20Hz #1O 1/64 - Strobo power setting
Frequency L- Numberof desiredflashes (flashesper second)
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Changing Strobo Frequency
1. Pushthe Set buttononce. Frequencysettingon displaywill blink.
2. Usethe Up/Downbuttonsuntildesiredfrequencyappearsin the display.Notethe power
settingand the numberof flasheswillchangeto displaythe maximumallowablesettings.
Changing Number of Flashes
1. Push the Set buttontwice.The # in front of the countwill blink.
2. Use the Up/Downbuttonsuntilthe desirednumberof flashesappearsin the display.
Changing Strobo Power Setting
1. Pushthe Set buttonthreetimes.The dash in front of the powersettingwill blink.
2. Use the Up/Downbuttonsuntilthe desiredpower settingappearsin the display.
NOTE:When using the Qflash in stroboscopic mode, the Turbo must be set to
"Ultra-fast".
5.5 PROGRAMMODE
The ProgramModecan saveup to 4 Qflashset-upsof Manual,Auto,or TTL operation.Then
youcan quicklyswitchbetweenyourfavoriteor frequentlyusedset-upswith one button.
PROGRAMMODE_AUTO
ProgramMode ;-
Flash ProOramNumber | ;- ready | | f Auto (mode of program)
Rdy P 1-A F2.0 - F/number
iso200 N 12-114Ft - Flash distance
(reflectorin
FilmspeedJ normalposition)
Changing Program Number
To select a Programset-up:
1. Push Up/Downbuttons.Notethat when usingthis methodany Programnumberthat
has been cleared( ? ) will not appearon the display.
To set or changea programset up:
1. Push Set buttononce.The Programnumberdisplaywill blink.
2. Use the Up/Downbuttonsto changethe Programnumber.When this methodis used
all programnumberswill appearon the display.
Changingthe Mode of a Program:
1. Push Set buttontwice.The Mode of the Programwill blink.
2. Use the Up/Downbuttonsto changethe mode of the program.
AVAILABLE MODE DISPLAYS
Program M A TTL ?
number (manual) (auto) (clear)
'l P 1 . M P 1 - A P1-TTL
2 P2-M P2-A P2-TTL P2-?
3 P3-M P3-A P3-TTL P3-?
4 P4-M P4-A P4-TTL P4-?
*Program 1 alwaysdisplays
Changing any setting within a program
1. Push Set buttonthree times.
2. Changethe programset-upas explainedpreviouslyfor Manual,Auto or TTL modes
(sections5.1, 5.2, 5.3).
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6.4 MEMORY
packThe has a memory which retains your settings, even when the power Qflash
"wake The retains its memory indefinitely. lt will up" with the set-been turned off. Qflash has !tuJ.
tings it had when last turned off.
6.5 MODELINGLIGHTFOR X2
Pushthe the lightbuttononce to turn on the modelinglightfor 16 seconds,or push the
light button twice for a 32 second duration. Push the light button a third time and the
modelinglightwill turn off.
7.O REMOTESENSOROPERATION
QuantumInstrumentsmakesa RemoteSensorModule,QF21 (optional)for the Qflash.
This module controlsthe light output of the Qflash from a remote location.This can be
usefulforexample,when aimingthe Qflashinto an umbrella.Once the RemoteSensor
Module is connectedto the Qflash the Auto mode disappearsand is replacedby SENS
mode.All other modes remain unaffected.
The Remote Sensor can be mountedto the camera's hot-shoeor to a bracket (bracket
mountingrequiresa sync cord, sold separately).
The RemoteSensorcomeswith a 3 ft. (1 m)cord, and can be extendedusinga 20ft. (6m)
long QF-51 controlextensioncable.The remotecan be extendedup to 100 ft. (30 m).
7.1 SENS MODE
Flash Remotesensormode
ready -t 1-
- F/number Rdy Sens F2.O
is0200 N 12-114Fr - Flash distance
(reflectorin
L ritmspeeo normalposition)
8.0 MULTIPLEQflash OPERATION
The followingsection explains using two or more Qflashes connectedtogether with a
cable, to create many types of lightingset-ups. In a multi-flashset-up the operationol
Qflashesset to Manual or Strobo modes remains unchangedfrom the basic operation
(Section5.0).TTL operationremainsunchangedas long as no Qflashis in Auto mode.
Severalfeatures become availablewhen one or more Qflashesare in Auto mode.
Some examples are shown in this section. (For best performanceconnect a separate
Power Pack to each Qflash T2.
8.1 TWO Qflash lN TTL MODE
This can increasepower and/or create multiplelight sourceswith TTL control.
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8.2 TWO Qflash lN AUTO MODE
This allowsyou to control main/fillratiosby settingdifferentlight outputsfor each Qflash
Accessoriesneeded: One Control Cable QF50 and one sync cord.
8.3 ONE Qflash IN AUTO, ONE IN SLAVEMODE
Withone Qflashin Auto Mode,the TTL mode of the otherunit is changedto Slavemode.
The "Slave"unit'slight outputwill be controlledby the Auto unit. Use this set-upwhen
you want more light than availablewith one Qflash,or when you want light from two
directions,controlled@@by the Qflashnear the camera,for example.
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Accessoriesneeded:One Control Cable QF50 and one sync cord.
8.4 TWO Qflash lN AUTO MODEAND ONE OR MORE
Qflash lN SLAVE MODE
Power can be increasedup to 150 WS for each t2, 200-400 WS for each X2 used.
When two Qflashes are set to Auto Mode, only one Qflash will control any additional
Qflashesset to SlaveMode.The Qflashwhich has controlover the Slaveunit(s)will dis-
playthe normal"Auto"mode;any otherQflashwill display"auto"with a lowercase "a".
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Accessoriesneeded:Two ControlCablesQF50,one "Y" ModuleQF52 and one sync cord.
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CUSTOMERSERVICE
lf you have any trouble whatsoever in using your Quantum product, we wish to assist
you in any way we can. Call or tax our Service Department,or write to us at the address
listed below.
TEL: (s16) 222-€/JIOO FAX: 516-222-0s69
E-mail:QuantRep@qtm.com Website:www.qtm.com
lf you suspect a malfunction or require adjustment, return the unit to the factory with an
acrurate description of the problem. Please be sure your problem is not caused by
improperoperating procedure or malfunctions in your other equipment.
Send all equipment carefully packaged and insured to:
Service Department
Quantum lnstrumentslnc.
1075 Stewart Ave.
Garden City, Neu/York11530
An estimate of repair cost on out-of-warranty merchandise may be fonrvardedif you
desire.This will require that we contact you br approval before proceedingand will
delay return of your equipment. For fastest repair turn around, you may pre-approve
repairsup to a limit of $75 with your credit card.We will bill you only for actual costs up
to that limit. lf repair costs exceed your pre-approval,we will contact you.
Summary:
For all repairs:
Ship in via UPS or Parcel Post, insured.
Give a clear,detaileddescriptionof the problem.
Give your Mailingaddress and Daytimephone number.
For out-of-warranty repairs with pre-approval:
Provide your Visa, MasterCharge,or American Express card # and expirationdate.
Give us your authority to charge repair costs up to $75.00.
Prwide your Billingaddress.
All speciftcationsand features are subject to change, updating, and improvements.
Quantum products have a 1 year limited warranty. Please refer to the Limited Warranty
card for completedetails,conditionsand terms
For more detailed informationabout Quantum Products consult your dealer or Quantum
J Instruments.
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