Starting Up The Studio Flash Unit; Starting Up The Studio Flash Unit Step-By-Step - Metz mecastudio TL-300 Mode D'emploi

4 Overview of using studio flash
Chapter 5 to chapter 12 describe,
• how to safely setup and put the studio
• how to set the studio flash unit (chapter 6).
• different possibilities for flash synchroni-
• the warning tone in the event of overhea-
• how to use the lamp shade (chapter 9).
• how to transport and store the studio flash
• how to clean and maintain the studio flash
• how to resolve any problems that may arise
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The concluding chapters 13 to 15 inform you
about the following:
• Technical data of the TL-300 / TL-600 studio
• Spare parts and accessories
• Disposal and environmental protection
• Garantiebestimmungen
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unit TL-300/TL-600
flash unit into operation (chapter 5).
sation (chapter 7).
ting (chapter 8).
unit (chapter 10).
unit (chapter 11).
yourself (chapter 12).
flash unit

5 Starting up the studio flash unit

In order to prevent damage to the studio
flash unit, please start-up the studio flash
unit for the first time by taking the following
steps in the given order:
1. Remove the protective cap (see 5.1.1)
2. Plug in the bulb of the modelling lamp
(see 5.1.2)
3. Attach the reflector (see 5.1.3)
4. Mount the studio flash unit on a tripod
(see 5.1.4)
5. Connect the studio flash unit to a power
supply (see 5.1.5)
6. Switch on the studio flash unit (see 5.1.6)
The individual operations are described in
detail in the following pages.
Observe all the safety instructions that are
given!
5.1 Starting up the studio flash unit
step-by-step
During all steps, bl on make sure the
you,
- never touch the flash tube or bulb of
the modelling lamp.
- bl on allow the studio flash unit
to cool down for approximately
30 minutes after use.