Sekonic L-478D-U LiteMaster Pro Light Meter Quick start guide

L-478D-U LiteMaster Pro Light Meter
Sekonic
Brand
Sekonic
Model
L-478D-U LiteMaster Pro Light Meter
Type
Quick start guide

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LITEMASTER PRO
L-478 Series
Startup Guide
Thank you for purchasing LITEMASTER PRO L-478 Series.
This Startup Guide introduces the basic operations of this light meter.
For details about how to use this light meter, please see the Operating
Manual.
1. Download
Please visit www.sekonic.com to download the latest version
of DTS software and the operating manual as follows:
■
Data Transfer Software (DTS)
http://www.sekonic.com/support/downloads/
dtssoftwareformacandwindows.aspx
■
Operating Manual
http://www.sekonic.com/support/instruction
manualuserguidedownload.aspx
2. Check Included Items
The following items are included with the meter in the package.
Please be sure to check that all noted items are included.
★
If any items are missing, please contact the distributor or the reseller you
purchased the meter from.
★
Batteries (2 AAA) are not included in the package. Please obtain these separately.
Meter
Startup Guide
(
this document
)
Soft Case Strap Anti-glare
film
Safety
Precaution
Safety Precaution
For Proper Operation
Before using this product, please read this "Safety Precautions" for
proper operation.
WARNING
The WARNING symbol indicates the
possibility of death or serious injury if the
product is not used properly.
CAUTION
The CAUTION symbol indicates the
possibility of minor to moderate personal
injury or product damage if the product is
not used properly.
NOTICE
The NOTICE symbol indicates cautions
or restrictions when using the product.
Please read all notes to avoid errors in
operation.
General Safety Information
• Read the Operating Manual before use.
• Keep the Operating Manual on hand for reference at any
time.
• Stop using this product when there are any abnormalities.
•
• Do not attempt to repair this product by yourself.
• This product is intended only for persons with expert
knowledge.
• Monitor children so that they do not touch this product.
• Use this product in a usage environment described in the
Operating Manual.
• This product is not waterproof.
WARNING
There is a danger of electrical shock when using high
voltage strobes.
Avoid contacting the terminals.
This product emits electromagnetic waves.
Do not bring this product close to persons with
pacemakers.
Do not use this product in an explosive atmosphere.
Use of devices emitting electromagnetic waves is
prohibited in hospitals.
CAUTION
• Check the material of the neck strap to see if there is any
risk of allergy.
• Be careful of sudden emission of lights from strobes.
NOTICE
• Do not leave this product on car dashboards in hot weather.
This may damage the product.
• Remove the batteries when this product is not in use for a
long period of time.
• When the desired performance is not achieved, stop using
this product and contact the service center.
Information for Users on Collection and
Disposal of Old Equipment
To protect environment, do not through this device
and batteries away with the normal household waste
at the end of those life, but bring them in at an
English
Light Meter
English
日本語
露出計
スタートアップガイド
English
Light Meter
Startup Guide
Lichtmessgerät
Deutsch
Startanleitung
Français
Posemètre
Guide de démarrage
Español
Fotómetro
Guía de inicio
Italiano
Esposimetro
Guida introduttiva
中文
测光表
使用简介
L-478 series
LITEMASTER PRO
<DTS>
<Manual>
3. Names of Parts
Bottom View
Strap eyelet
Synchro
terminal
Battery Cover Open
Battery
compartment
Front View
Rear View
L-478D
JR10-000001
MODEL
SEKONIC CORPORATION
MADE IN PHILIPPINES
Lock lever
Touch panel
Memory
button
(
*1
)
USB port
Menu
button
Lumisphere
retracting ring
Lumisphere
Measuring
button
(
*1
)
Battery
cover latch
Power
button
Battery
cover
(
*1
)
Using Custom Setting Function, the Memory button and the Measuring button can be switched.
★
By touching the Startup screen, you can immediately skip the screen.
4. Setting Value Change / Item Selection Icon
Touch Operation:
Touch the up arrow (
▲
) to increase the value or change up to the next item.
Touch the down arrow (
▼
) to decrease the value or change down to the next
item.
Slide Operation:
Slide your finger tip up or down over the value to change the value
amount.
Sliding your finger over scroll bars provides fast navigation of large menus.
[Measuring Screen]
[Edit Frame Rate Screen]
Scroll bar
Lumisphere (Switchover
between Extended/Retracted)
Three dimensional
subjects
Flat subjects,
illumination ratio
5. Setting Measuring Mode
Different measuring modes can be selected to meet various requirements.
★
In the custom setting, you can select whether to display or hide
the measuring modes.
Currently selected
measuring mode
Return to measuring
screens after selecting
any of icons.
[Measuring Mode Selection]
71
2
3
4
5
6
9
10
8
About Measuring Modes
No. Explanation
1
Ambient light T (shutter speed) priority mode
Displays F-stop value (aperture) for input shutter speed and ISO values.
2
Ambient light F-stop (aperture) priority mode
Displays shutter speed value for input F-stop and ISO values.
3
Ambient light TF (shutter speed and F-stop) priority mode
Displays ISO sensitivity for input shutter speed and F-stop values.
4
Ambient light HD Cine mode
Displays F-stop value for input shutter speed, frame rate and ISO values.
5
Ambient light Cine mode
Displays F-stop value for input frame rate, ISO and shutter angle values.
6
Ambient light Illuminance (lux or fc) mode (Incident light measurement)
Displays brightness value in lux or foot-candle unit.
Ambient light Luminance (cd/m2 or fl) mode (Reflected light measurement)
Displays brightness value in cd/m2 or foot-lambert unit.
7
Cordless flash mode
Detects ash brightness without meter-ash connection after Measuring button pressed to
arm meter for 90 seconds and ash red separately, and displays F-stop value.
8
Cordless multi (cumulative) flash mode
Detects and accumulates ash brightness without meter-ash connection after Measuring button
pressed to arm meter for 90 seconds and ash red separately, and displays F-stop value.
9
Cord flash mode
Detects ash brightness with synchro cord meter-ash connection, and displays F-stop value.
10
Cord multi (cumulative) flash mode
Detects and accumulates ash brightness with synchro cord meter-ash connection, and
displays F-stop value.
11
Radio triggering flash mode (*2) L-478DR Series only
- Detects ash brightness without
meter-ash connection after radio transmitted trigger signal is received by radio-receiver con-
nected ash. Displays F-stop values (apertures numbers) for input shutter speed and ISO values.
12
Radio triggering multi (cumulative) flash mode (*2) L-478DR Series only
- Detects and
accumulates ash brightness without meter-ash connection after radio transmitted trigger
signal is received by radio-receiver connected ash. Displays F-stop values (apertures numbers)
for input shutter speed and ISO values.
11
12
[Measuring Screen]
Tool Box
(
*2
)
L-478DR
series only
6. Tool Box Screen
The following settings can be made by selecting the Tool Box
( ) from the Measuring screen.
• Filter Compensation Setting
• Radio Channel / Zone (Group) Setting
(*3) for L-478DR Series only
• Memory Clear
• Memory Recall
•
Mid. Tone Set
•
Mid. Tone Clear
•
Mid. Tone Recall
7. Menu Screen
Press the Menu button on the meter to display the Menu screen.
Press the Menu button again to return to the previous screen.
[Menu Items]
1. Set Analog Scale
2. Set Exposure Compensation
3. Custom Setting
4. Set Profile
5. Check / Editing Profile
6. Edit Frame Rate
7. Edit Shutter Angle
8. Edit Filter
[Tool Box Screen]
(*3)
[Menu Screen]
Menu
button
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Sekonic L-478D-U LiteMaster Pro Light Meter Quick start guide

L-478D-U LiteMaster Pro Light Meter
Sekonic
Brand
Sekonic
Model
L-478D-U LiteMaster Pro Light Meter
Type
Quick start guide
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