RPS Studio RS-SP600 Instructions Manual

Brand: RPS Studio

Model: RS-SP600

Type: Instructions Manual

Studio Plus

600 Watt/Second Monolite

Instructions

Model RS-SP600

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RPS Studio Plus

The RPS RS-SP600 Monolite is the latest technological

design in high power professional monolites. Featuring

internal fan cooling, replaceable flash tube, and LCD digital

back, the SP600 even keeps track each time the flash tube

is triggered. All of the settings are controlled on the back of

the unit.

Preparing Your Flash for Use

1) Carefully remove the flash unit from the box. The unit is

supplied with a modeling lamp, power cord, flash tube

(installed), reflector, synch cord, and protective cap.

2) Mount the flash unit on an appropriate light stand and

adjust the angle to suit.

3) Remove the protective cap and install the modeling light

by screwing it into the threaded socket. CAUTION: Do not

touch the lamp with your bare hands. Oil residue from your

fingers can cause the surface of the lamp to heat unevenly

and explode.

4) Install the reflector on the front of the unit. The reflector

bayonets into position and is held secure by turning the

locking ring clockwise until snug.

5) Before plugging the power cord into the wall socket, be

certain that the power switch is set to the off “O" position.

NOTE: This unit is designed to work on 110-120 Volts 60 HZ

AC current.

6) Turn the power switch

to the on “—" position.

You will hear a slight

whirring noise: this is the

internal cooling fan. The

flash will sound a beep

and indicate the voltage

on the display for a few

seconds. Once the unit has reached full capacity, an audible

beep will sound and the LCD display will show all of the

current settings.

Basic LCD Display

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Reading the LCD Digital Display

Flash Output “Flash” This is the power ratio selected. 6.0

is full power. As the unit is recycling this number will flash.

When the unit is fully powered the number will stop flashing.

Ready Beeper Beep sounds once when the flash is

recycled and ready to flash. A musical note indicates that the

audible beep tone is set to the “ON” position. When the

beeper is “OFF” the musical note will not be displayed.

Photo Cell An “eye” symbol represents the built-in photo

cell. The number, if displayed, indicates the setting mode for

the photo cell. “Eye” not displayed means photo cell is off.

Voltage This is a constant readout of the voltage being

supplied to the unit from the house current. It may fluctuate

during use. This is normal.

F/Times This is a numerical indication of the number of

times the flash tube has been fired.

Other Also on the back of the unit you will find up/down

arrows, Mode button, Enter button, Test button, Power Cord

input, the 3.5 mm Flash Synch Cord input, Main Power

Rocker switch, and the fuse cover.

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Changing the Settings

Flash Output This flash has 5 f/stop power outputs from 2.0

through 6.0 adjustable in 1/10 f/stop increments.

Setting Power Guide Number f/Stop at 10 ft*

6.0 Full Power Guide Number 220 f/22

5.0 1/2 Power Guide Number 160 f/16

4.0 1/4 Power Guide Number 110 f/11

3.0 1/8 Power Guide Number 80 f/8

2.0 1/16 Power Guide Number 56 f/5.6

*Assuming ISO 100 Sensitivity. Guide numbers are shown as a starting point.

You should perform your own evaluations to determine the results you prefer.

Please note that you can set the modeling light power and

the flash output independently or together.

To Set the Flash Output Only

Press the Mode button* once.

The display will read “Flash

Adjust” and a numerical value.

Press the up/down arrows to

adjust the flash output. When

done, press the “enter” button. The new power output value

will show in the display.

To Set the Modeling Light

Output Only Press the Mode

button twice. The display will

read “M/Lamp Adjust” and a

numerical value. Press the

up/down arrows to adjust the

modeling light output. When done, press the “enter” button.

The display will continue to display the flash output level (not

the modeling light output value).

* PLEASE NOTE: After pressing the mode button the screen will return

to the main window within 7 seconds if no entry is made.

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To Set the Flash and

Modeling Light Output

Together

Press the Mode button three

times. The display will read

“M/Lamp and Flash Output”

Press the the up/down arrows to adjust the modeling light

and flash output. When done, press the “enter” button. The

new power output value will show in the display.

Note: 1) The modeling light will turn off when flash is triggered. 2) The

flash unit will retain these settings even when the unit is turned off.

3) When changing the power setting from a higher to a lower number, it

is advisable to press the test button to release the current from the

capacitor.

To Set the “Beeper” Audible

Tone

Press the Mode button four

times. The display will read

“BEEP” and the current setting.

Press the the up/down arrows

to adjust the setting to “ON” or

“OFF” and then press the

“enter” button. The musical

note will display if the beeper is

ON, and will not display if the

beeper is OFF.

Musical note indicates beep is on

Musical note is not displayed,

indicates beep is turned off

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To Set the Photo Cell

Press the Mode button five

times. The display will read

“Photo Cell” Press the

up/down arrows to set the

photo cell.

To Turn the Photo Cell OFF

Press the up/down arrows until

display reads OFF. Set to this

setting, the flash will NOT

FLASH when another flash is

activated in the same area.

When done, press the “enter” button. The “eye” will not show

in the display.

To Turn the Photo Cell ON

Press the up/down arrows until

display reads 1. Set to this

setting, the flash WILL FLASH

immediately when another flash

is activated in the same area.

When done, press the “enter” button. The “eye” will show in

the display along with the number “1.”

To Turn the Photo Cell ON and ignore an “Anti-Red Eye”

Preflash

Press the up/down arrows until

display reads 2. Set to this

setting, the flash WILL FLASH

ON THE SECOND FLASH and

IGNORE the anti-red-eye flash,

also known as the “preflash,”

which some cameras use. When done, press the “enter”

button. The “eye” will show in the display along with the

number “2.”

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To Turn the Photo Cell ON

and ignore an “Anti-Red Eye”

Preflash

Press the up/down arrows until

display reads 3. Set to this

setting, the flash WILL FLASH

ON THE THIRD FLASH and IGNORE two “anti-red-eye”

flashes, also known as the “preflash,” which some cameras

use. When done, press the “enter” button. The “eye” will

show in the display along with the number “3.”

Technical Data

Maximum Output Power 600 Watt/Seconds

Maximum Guide Number 220 (ISO 100/ft)

100% Recycling Time 3-5 seconds

Power Adjustment 1/16th to Full Power

in increments of .10 f/stop

Modeling Lamp JDD E27 120V 150 Watts

Color Temperature Daylight 5500° Kelvin

+/- 100° Kelvin

Triggering Methods - Synch Cord - Test Button

- Internal Photo Cell

Triggering Voltage 4.3V DC

Synch Distance up to 40 ft

Voltage Range 110-120 V AC

Flash Tube User Replaceable

Reflector/Softbox Mount Fits Elinchrom Style

• Caution •

• Even unplugged, the unit maintains considerable

internal voltage. There are no user serviceable parts

inside. Do not disassemble! Refer to authorized service

center for any repairs.

• Do not exceed 150 Watts modeling lamp. The excess

heat can damage the unit.

• Do not touch the bulb when it is hot!

• When not in use, disconnect from the power supply

• Avoid sudden impacts as this can damage the flash

tube and/or modeling lamp!

• The unit must be connected to a 3 prong grounded

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1 Year Limited Warranty.

Dot Line Corp. warrants that if the accompanying product proves to be

defective to the original purchaser in material or workmanship within 1

year from the original retail purchase, Dot Line Corp. will, at its option,

either repair or replace same without charge (but no cash refund will be

made).

What you must do to enforce the warranty: You must deliver, mail or

ship the product together with the original bill of sale, to:

Dot Line Corp. 9420 Eton Ave., Chatsworth, CA 91311

Phone 1-800-423-2624 Fax 818-700-9797.

Limitation of Liability and Remedies: This warranty is void if any

defects are caused by abuse, misuse, negligence or unauthorized

repairs. All liability for incidental or consequential damages is specifically

excluded. The company shall have no liability for any damages due to

lost profits, loss of use or anticipated benefits, or other incidental,

consequential, special or punitive damages arising from the use of, or

inability to use, this product, whether arising out of contract, negligence,

tort, or under any warranty, even if the company has been advised of the

possibility of such damages. The Company’s liability for damages in no

event shall exceed the amount paid for the product. The Company

neither assumes nor authorizes anyone to assume for it any other

liabilities.

Some states do not allow for the exclusion of incidental or consequential

damages, so the above exclusion may not apply to you. This warranty

gives you specific legal rights and you may have other rights which vary

from state to state.

RPS Studio Products are Marketed exclusively by:

Dot Line Corp. 9420 Eton Ave.

Chatsworth, CA 91311

818-700-9997 • Fax 818-700-9797

www.dotlinecorp.com

email: [email protected]

These Instructions are for RS-SP600 monolites. Pictures may vary.

Specifications are subject to change. Printed March 2008.

RPS Studio RS-SP600 Instructions Manual

Brand: RPS Studio

Model: RS-SP600

Type: Instructions Manual

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