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ESPRIT GEMINI INSTRUCTIONS BWL-0353/2 (05/07) BOWENS INTERNA TIONAL LIMITED 355 Old Road Clacton on Sea Essex CO15 3RH UK T el: +44 (0)1255 422807 Fax: +44 (0)1255 436342 www .bowens.co.uk[...]
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www .bowens.co.uk 2 Description Page Introduction and Safety Notes 3 Control Panels 4 Connecting & Using the Esprit Gemini 5 Mounting 5 Fitting the Modelling Lamp 6 Flash Power Control 6 Synchronisation 6 Modelling Lamp control 7 Fuse 7 Audible Ready Beep 7 Fitting / Removing Reflectors 7 Flash T ube Replacement 8 Battery Solutions 8 - 9 Pulsar[...]
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www .bowens.co.uk 10 Part Code (230V) Part Code (1 17V) Sync V oltage Flash Colour T emperature Circuit Protection Flash Power Control Modelling Lamp Ready Indication User Replaceable Flash T ube Photocell Audio Ready Signal Recommended Modelling Lamps Weight Dimensions (l x w x h) Supply V oltage Range 230V (1 17V) V oltage Stabilisation T ypical [...]
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4 Control Panel Guide Rear Control Panel Side Control Panel www .bowens.co.uk 9 Accessories www .bowens.co.uk Pulsar Radio T rigger System The Bowens Explorer 1500 represents the state-of-the-art in portable battery generator technology . Weighing just under 12kg, this petite power-pack boasts an enviable power-to-size ratio and recycling capacity [...]
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The Esprit Gemini unit may be operated either on a mains supply or with a Bowens battery source such as the Bowens T ravel-Pak. For mains operation, the mains switch (page 4) should be in the upper position. For battery operation the switch should be in the lower position. The centre position is OFF . NOTE: When operated from a battery source, the [...]
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www .bowens.co.uk Fitting the Modelling Lamp 6 The flash power output is variable over five f-stops from full to 1/32 power . The maximum power available depends upon the model (See specification table) and is denoted by the number 6 on the control panel. The power settings are denoted in steps of 1/3 stop. The numeric divisions indicate full one s[...]