Summary of lumen 8
Page 1
User manual.
Page 2: Main Body and Front End
3 main body and front end 1 standard reflector 2 reflector release button 3 slave cell 4 lighting stand clamp 5 clamp screw 6 umbrella clamp screw 7 umbrella clamp 8 reflector/umbrella slot 9 inner reflector 10 flash tube 11 reflector bayonet slot 12 safety lamp holder protector cap.
Page 3: Panel Controls
4 panel controls 13 mains power socket 14 fuseholder & fuses 15 power on/off 16 modelling lamp on 17 modelling lamp full 18 slave cell on 19 beeper/sounder on 20 flash test button 21 ready-to-fire indicator 22 flash/modelling power 23 sync. Lead socket.
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It is recommended that the f200/f400 be used with medium-weight lighting stands with standard 16mm male spigots. The stands must be stable when fitted with the unit and reflectors, umbrellas or soft-boxes and when they are extended to full height. If the stand and unit fall over, severe damage to th...
Page 5: Reflector Fitting
If a protector cap is fitted, it must be removed before the unit is switched on. Remove the cap by turning it anti-clockwise until the cap bayonets can be lifted out of the reflector bayonet slots (the reflector release button may have to be slid back). Never operate the lamp or the flash while the ...
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The f200/400 units are fitted with high temperature es safety lamp sockets which are designed to reduce the possibility of injury due to electrical shock. The following precautions are still required when fitting a lamp: 1. The lamp rating must be a maximum of 275watt 220-250v 2. Double-envelope, 23...
Page 7: Panel Controls - 1
With all panel switches in the down position (off), connect the mains by pushing the mains lead plug firmly into the panel mains socket. Push the power switch up to the on position; the ready indicator will light showing that the unit is ready to flash. Press the flash test button (see page 10) to f...
Page 8: Panel Controls - 2
The power control is used to select the flash power output of the unit; it also controls the modelling lamp dimming when the full switch is in the off position. Minimum power, 1/32, is selected with the control fully anticlockwise. In this position the flash power is at the lowest level and the lamp...
Page 9: Panel Controls - 3
With all panel switches in the down position (off), connect the mains by pushing the mains lead plug firmly into the panel mains socket. Use only the supplied approved lead, do not use a mains lead of lower power. A moulded lead matched to your mains outlet socket will be supplied. Alternative leads...
Page 10: Fuse Replacement
The f200/400 fuse protects the unit from further damage after a component malfunction. In many cases, the cause of a fuse blowing may simply be a modelling lamp failure. Some lamps temporarily short-circuit when they fail causing the unit's fuse to blow; there may then be no other malfunction in the...
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Www.Lastolite.Com lastolite lastolite lumen8 f200 lumen8 f400 stored energy 200 w/s 400 w/s guide number (m/100iso) 42 60 recycling time (100%) 0.3 ~ 0.9 sec 0.4 ~ 1.6 sec flash duration 1/700 ~ 1/1700 sec 1/700 ~ 1/1700 sec flash power full ~ 1/32nd full ~ 1/32nd power control (stepped rotary dial)...