Ultrablitz Bauer E16 electronic flash User manual

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TECHNICAL DATA
Guide number         40 tor 25 ASA film
Light output               1250 BCPS
Recovery time              Batt. approx. 10 sec., AC approx.
                           15 sec.
Flash duration                 \/z.see S€c.
Number of flashes
per charge              Approx. 40
Radiation angle        Wide angle
Color temperature      5600 'K (corresponding to medium
                              daylight)
Battery            NC battery, rechargeable
Dimensions              1.17 x 2.14 x 2.77 ins
Weight                      4.4 ozs, charging plug '10 ozs
Accessories           Charging/AC Adapter

SWITCHING ON
Belore switcfiing on for the llrst tlme, it is recommended  to
form the llash capacilors. Detalled inslructlons see Page 4.
In the case of cameras with contact shoe, the flashlight is
automatically synchronized when slid into place.
With cameras having a conventional sync nipple, the flash-
light is connected to the contact of the camera by means of
the adapter sync cable, supplied with the unit.
The operating switch (3) has two positions:
B battery operation ON
-  (P.battery3), flashoperationand formOFF;capacitorswhen connected(P. 4).  to AC, will charge
On battery operation, a quiet, high-pitched note will be heard.
denoting that the flashlight is in operation. When the readi-
ness indicator lamp (2) lights up, the flashlight is ready fot
use. ln between series of shots. it should be switcfied  off.

CAMERA SETTING
For between-lens shutters, any desired shuller speed may be
used. Recommended shutter speed is about %zs sec. In the
case of focal plane shutters, the camera manufacturer's
instructions should be consulted. Most focal plane shutters
are correctly synchronized at about l/3s sec.

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The leng stop is calculated with the aid of the guide number
or read off against the range on the stop computer, being the
quotient of the formula:
            Lens stop :  guide number : range
The guide number varies according to the film speed.
ASA film speed   12 25 50 64 80 100 200 400 900Guide number   26 40 52 60 66 72 105 148 210
The white arrow of the stop computer should be set to the
soeed of the film in use. The illustration shows the settino for
50 ASA film, e. g. lens stop 4 at 12ft. (guide no.52:12= q.

BATTERY CHARGING - FLASHING ON AC POWER
Set voltage selector of charging plug to local power voltage.
Insert cord plug in connecting socket (1) of the'unit.
Connect only to AC!
Charglng  .is carried out with the switch set to the position"-"  and is terminated by withdrawing the plug.
After the flashlight has been used, the battery should be
topped up again immediately, to enable  it to r-etain its full
power and keep the flashlight always ready for use.
1 charge ('14 hours) provides approx. 40 flashes.
Therefore, reciarge approx. 4 hours for every 10 llashes.
Even when the flashlight is not used, the batteries should be
charged from time to time, for every battery is subject to
gradual self-discharge. This can be perceived by the increased
length of the recovery time.
Should the recovery time be 30 seconds or more, the battery
should be charged for 14 hours in any case. An occasional
longer charge (up to 24 hours) will not damage nickel cadmium
batteries.
When the charging condition is unknown, e.g, before the unit
is used for the first time or after a lengthy period of non-use,
it is quite in order to give the battery a 12-hour charge.
It is sufficient, however, to establish the shortest recovery time
achieved by the unit after a 14-hour charge and good forming
(see next section) of the flash capacitor. This recovery time
can then be used to gauge the charging condition of the
battery in future.

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Should the bafleries be exhausted by lengthy periods ol
idleness or forgetting to switch the flashlight off after use,
their power can be restored by means of a so-called "soak
charge" of 24 hours. In such cases, it is specially important to
pay attention to good forming of lhe flash capacitor before the
unit is switctred on. lf a "soak charge" has no effect, the
flashlight should be handed in to one of our customer service
workshops.
The flashlight can be used on A.G. with the operating switcft
in position "-"   after the indicator lamp (2) lights up. witch-
ing off is likewise automatic upon withdrawing the AC plug.
FURTHER MAINTENANCE HINTS - FORMING
The best maintenance of all lor an electronic flashlight is
frequent use. ln particular, the flash capacitor needs electric
curient for the full retention of its function. Therefore, before
switching on for the first time or after a few weeks of non-use,
connect-your flashlight to the A.C. via the charging plug forabout 20 minutes with the operating switcfi in position "-"
and release a few flashes at the same time. This effectively
forms the flash capacitor and keeps the flashlight at tull per-
formance  level.

SERVICE AND GUARANTEE
Your ULTRABLITZ BAUER E 16 is designed on the most up-to-date principles. Meticulous quality-control in manufacture
is followed by a rigorous final inspection.
Please read carefully the terms of your guarantee. To validate
your guarantee, fill but your registration card now and mail  it
i,vitnout delay. Should your BAUER E 16 fail to function prop-
erly at any t[me, send  it toAllied lmpexCorp., sole authorized
importers for the United States, at the address nearest you.
Pldase pack it carefully, and include a brief description of
what is not operating properly.
Your flash uriit is guaranteeci for a period of one year. from
date of purchase, as described in the guarantee packed with
the unit. lf the unit is returned for repairs the guarantee'please enclose the guarantee card witll copy of sales slip;
btherwise, repairs cahnot be made without charge.
For repairs ri'tttrtn ttre guarantee, please enclose $ 1.50 to
cover handling, insurance and return postage.
For repairs not covered by guarantee,. send no money; you
will be sent an estimate of the repair charge.

Manufactured by:
Robert Bosdr Photokino GmbH
Berlln und Stuttgart
 lmported and guaranteed in the United States
exclusively by:
          ALLIED IMPEX CORPO RATION
              168 Glen Cove Road
              Carle Place, New York, 11514

DISTRIBUTORS AND SERVICE STATIONS
Interstate Photo Supply Corporation
168 Glen Cove Road, Carle Place, New York, 115 14
Interstate Photo Supply Western Corporation
1025 Airway St., Glendale, California, 91201
Interstate Photo Supply Southwest Corporation
1393 Round Table Drive, Dallas, Texas, 75247
Interstate Photo Supply Midwest Corporation
6445 No. Hamlin Avenue, Chicago, lllinois, 60 645



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