Metz mecastudio TL-300 Mode D'emploi page 74

1 Safety instructions ............................................................................75
2 Delivery contents ..............................................................................78
2.1 Unpacking the studio flash unit ....................................................78
2.2 Checking the delivery contents ....................................................78
3 Unit components and functions of studio flash unitTL-300/TL-600 ......79
4 Overview of using studio flash unit TL-300/TL-600..............................80
5 Starting up the studio flash unit ........................................................80
5.1 Starting up the studio flash unit step-by-step................................80
5.1.1 Removing/replacing the protective cap ..................................81
5.1.2 Plugging in/unplugging the bulb of the modelling light ..........81
5.1.3 Putting on/taking off reflector................................................81
5.1.4 Screwing the studio flash unit to a tripod ..............................82
5.1.5 Connecting the studio flash unit to the power mains ..............82
5.1.6 Switching the studio flash unit on/off ....................................82
6 Setting the studio flash unit ..............................................................83
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6.1 Setting the flash output................................................................83
6.2 Configure modelling light ............................................................84
6.2.1 Configure brightness of the modelling light in "Manual Mode" ..84
6.3 Switching the flash ready tone on/off ..........................................84
6.4 Touch display settings..................................................................85
6.4.1 Screen display duration (BL Auto off) ....................................85
6.4.2 Brightness ............................................................................85
6.4.3 Contrast ................................................................................86
6.4.4 Rotation................................................................................86
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7 Flash synchronisation ........................................................................87
7.1 Servo mode ................................................................................87
7.2 Learn function..............................................................................88
7.3 Flash operation with the synch cable ............................................89
7.4 Flash operation with a radio module ............................................89
8 Warning tone if studio flash unit overheats ........................................89
9 Putting on the lamp shade (optional) ................................................90
10 Transporting and storing the studio flash unit ..................................90
11 Cleaning and maintaining the studio flash unit ................................91
11.1 Checking cables and connectors ................................................91
11.2 Cleaning the studio flash unit ....................................................91
11.3 Charging the flash capacitor ......................................................92
11.4 Replacing the flash tube/bulb ....................................................92
11.4.1 Removing old flash tubes ....................................................93
11.4.2 Removing a broken flash tube..............................................93
11.4.3 Installing a new flash tube ..................................................93
11.4.4 Replacing the bulb ..............................................................93
11.5 Replacing the miniature fuse ......................................................94
12 Troubleshooting ..............................................................................94
13 Technical data ................................................................................95
14 Spare parts and accessories ............................................................96
14.1 Spare parts................................................................................96
14.2 Accessories ..............................................................................96
15 Disposal and environmental protection ............................................96