User Manual - B&H Photo Video
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1. e f corrosive liquids seep from the batteries and get on your skin or clothes immediately wash with water Prolonged contact could injure your skin e Do not short circuit or disassemble the batteries This could cause batteries to leak corrosive liquids generate heat or explode e Do not carry or store batteries with metallic materials such as necklaces or hair pins Such materials may cause batteries to short circuit leak corrosive liquid generate heat or explode e When using rechargeable batteries charge them only with a charger approved by the battery maker to avoid the possibility of batteries leaking corrosive liquid generating heat or exploding Make sure that batteries are installed in the charger in the proper orientation e Always follow the warnings and instructions printed on the batteries to avoid activities that could cause batteries to leak corrosive liquid generate heat or explode e Remove dead batteries from the Compact Battery Pack immediately so that they do not leak corrosive liquid generate heat or explode Installing Batteries in the Compact Battery Pack The versatile Compact Battery Pack can be used with several AA battery types e Alkaline 1 5V e Lithium 1 5V e Nickel metal hydride Ni MH 1 2V To install batteries unplug the Compact Battery Pack from your flash unit and follow these steps 1 Press down on the battery holder lock release button and slide the battery holder lid in the directio2. C 40 C Operation environment working humidity 85 or less 20 Specifications Flash unit tested Canon Speedlite Nikon SB 800 Nikon SB 900 580EX Il Speedlight Speedlight Fastest recycle time 1 24 seconds 1 88 seconds 1 92 seconds seconds Flashes per charge at 595 524 577 full flash power Test conditions Using 4 AA Duracell alkaline batteries in the flash unit and 8 2400 mAh Ni MH batteries in the Compact Battery Pack Flash set to full power 1 1 and fired every 30 seconds or at longer intervals when charge became insufficient to power normal recycle time due to battery depletion Temperature 20 C Specifications 21 One Year Limited Warranty Bolt provides a limited warranty to the original purchaser that this product is free from defects in materials and workmanship under normal consumer use for a period of one 1 year from the original purchase date or thirty 30 days after replacement whichever occurs later Bolt s responsibility with respect to this limited warranty shall be limited solely to repair or replacement at Bolt s discretion of any product that fails during normal consumer use Inoperability of the product or part s shall be determined by Bolt If the product has been discontinued we reserve the right to replace it with a model of equivalent quality and function To obtain warranty coverage contact Bolt to obtain a return merchandise authorization RMA number and return the defective product
3. time and hundreds of full power flashes with each set of batteries used When the pack is connected to your flash unit simply turn the flash unit on to begin powering your flash with the Compact Battery Pack The indicator lights on the pack will show you the status of each of the two sets of batteries The CBP C1 for Canon indicators function differently than the indicators on other Bolt Compact Battery Pack models due to the way the Canon flash unit charges e Standby mode No light on the CBP C1 flashes every 2sec The flash is ready to fire e Recycle mode Solid light The power is recycling and the flash is not yet ready to fire e Low power mode Light flashes during recycling on the CBP C1 flashes quickly e Power is low due to exhausted or absent batteries The flash may not be able to fire 16 Using Your Compact Battery Pack Note If you fire a long continuous series of flashes especially at full power the batteries in the Compact Battery Pack may get hot The pack will shut off automatically to prevent overheating The indicator lights will turn off when this happens In this event unplug the pack from your flash unit and allow the batteries to cool for at least 10 minutes before continuing use To get the best use out of your Compact Battery Pack e Use in environments with moderate temperatures When some battery types get cold they lose some of their ability to supply power However this does not mean that they h
4. to Bolt along with the RMA number and proof of purchase Shipment of the defective product is at the purchaser s own risk This warranty does not cover damage or defect caused by misuse neglect accident alteration abuse improper installation or maintenance EXCEPT AS PROVIDED HEREIN BOLT MAKES NEITHER ANY EXPRESS WARRANTIES NOR ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE This warranty provides you with specific legal rights and you may also have additional rights that vary from state to state G BOLT Copyright 2013 Gradus Group www boltflashes com Made in China The Bolt Compact Battery Pack is available in three models to provide compatibility with a wide range of flash units CBP C1 CBP N1 CBP N2 Compact Battery Pack Compact Battery Pack Compact Battery Pack for Select Canon Flashes for Select Nikon Flashes for Nikon SB 900 Compatible Canon Speedlite 430EZ Nikon SB 800 AF Speedlight Nikon SB 900 Speedlight flash units Canon Speedlite 540EZ Nikon SB 80DX Speedlight Nikon SB 910 Speedlight Canon Speedlite 550EX Nikon SB 28DX Speedlight Nissin Di866 for Nikon Canon Speedlite 580EX Nikon SB 28 Speedlight Nissin Di866 Mark II for Nikon Canon Speedlite 580EX II Nikon SB 27 Speedlight Nissin MG8000 for Nikon Canon Speedlite 600EX RT Nikon SB 26 Speedlight Canon Macro Ring Lite MR 14EX Nikon SB 25 Speedlight Canon Macro Twin Lite MT 24EX Niko
5. COMPACT BATTERY PACK User s Manual Copyright 2013 Gradus Group Bolt and other names of Bolt products are trademarks of Gradus Group Other product and corporate names mentioned herein are trademarks of their respective holders Thank you for choosing the Bolt Compact Battery Pack This professional battery pack will extend the flash capacity and boost the recycle speed of your flash unit Its compact design versatile mounting and carrying options and compatibility with a range of AA battery types make it easy and convenient to use Among the benefits you ll enjoy e Option to use 4 or 8 AA batteries at a time e Faster flash recycle times e Lower standby power consumption and higher charge efficiency than similar packs e Built in thermal protection switch to automatically prevent overheating Introduction 3 4 Overview Overview Battery set A indicator light Battery set B indicator light Flash connector Flash connection cable Battery holder Battery holder lid Battery holder lock release button Mounting slot Soft case Mounting screw 0 ON IQ ON 00 IND gt KL X Warnings e Do not disassemble or attempt to maintain this product yourself There are high voltage components inside the Compact Battery Pack Contact with them can produce a dangerous electric shock e Keep this product and AA batteries out of reach of children e Always install AA ba
6. ansfer oil and residues to the contacts Keep the outside of the pack clean by removing dust and dirt with a soft cloth Never attempt to wash the pack in water or use flammable solutions to clean it 18 Cleaning Your Compact Battery Pack Troubleshooting The Compact Battery Pack has fresh batteries The batteries are installed in the wrong orientation installed and is connected to a flash unit but the Check each battery in the holder to ensure that it is indicator lights flash slowly to indicate that the pack installed correctly cannot provide power when you turn it on During use the indicator lights shut off before The batteries have become hot due to a long expected battery exhaustion series of continuous flashes and the pack has automatically shut off to prevent overheating Allow the batteries to cool before using the pack again The Compact Battery Pack has fresh batteries Make sure you have AA or other internal batteries installed and is connected to a flash unit but neither installed in the flash Having flash batteries installed the flash nor the pack works when the flash is may be required for its display functions to work turned on Troubleshooting 19 Customer Service For customer service please go to www boltflashes com Specifications Dimensions W x H x D 6 7 x 2 8 x 1 inches 170 x 72 5 x 25 mm Weight 7 ounces 200 grams Operation environment working temperature range 4 F 104 F 20
7. ave lost their charge and they regain the ability to supply power when their temperature returns to a more moderate level e High temperatures can cause some battery types to drain more quickly If you have to shoot in a hot environment plan ahead for reduced battery capacity e To conserve battery life turn the flash unit off or disconnect the Compact Battery Pack from it during long standby periods Very little power is consumed when the pack is in standby mode The amount may vary according to working conditions and the specific flash model used with the pack e Don t fire more than 20 full power flashes in a row as this can overheat and damage your flash Refer to your flash unit s manual for information on its continuous full power flash capacity and limitations Using Your Compact Battery Pack 17 Tip If you re shooting in a very cold environment you can address this issue by alternating sets of AA batteries Keep one set indoors at room temperature or in an interior pocket next to your body while using the other pack and then switch the two sets when the one in use starts losing its ability to power your flash Cleaning Your Compact Battery Pack If the metal contacts in the battery holder get dirty or corroded you can clean them with isopropyl alcohol rubbing alcohol with a cotton swab A pencil or pen eraser can also be used to rub corrosion off of contacts Do not touch the metal contacts with your fingers as this can tr
8. is disconnected from the flash it is off Connecting Your Compact Battery Pack 13 Mounting and Carrying Your Compact Battery Pack The Compact Battery Pack comes with a soft case and mounting screw that make it convenient and unobtrusive to use Using the soft case With the pack enclosed in the soft case you can wear it on your belt or thread it onto a carrying strap or light stand pole Make sure the pack is correctly oriented in the case so that the indicator lights show through the small openings at the top and the battery holder lid is accessible via the snapping cover at the bottom Using the mounting screw You can use the mounting screw to attach the Compact Battery Pack to the bottom of your camera 1 Align the mounting slot on the pack with the tripod socket on your camera 14 Mounting amp Carrying Your Compact Battery Pack 2 Insert the mounting screw into the slot and turn in a clockwise direction until the pack is firmly attached to the camera To detach the pack from your camera turn the mounting screw in a counterclockwise direction Sa WwW Important Sr gs EE YY SYS VA Ye The mounting slot on the Compact Battery Pack is threaded with a 1 4 thread Do not attempt to push the mounting screw through it without turning it Mounting amp Carrying Your Compact Battery Pack 15 Using Your Flash with Your Compact Battery Pack Your Compact Battery Pack will give you a fast flash recycle
9. lways install one or two sets of four batteries each and make sure that each set of four batteries is installed in one set of battery bays accessible from a single side of the holder Do not install fewer than four batteries in one of the sets of battery bays Installing Batteries 11 Connecting Your Compact Battery Pack to Your Flash To connect the Compact Battery Pack to your flash unit simply plug the connector at the end of the pack s connection cable into the power port on your flash Make sure that the connector is correctly aligned with the pins and alignment grooves on the power port Forcing a connector into a port upside down can damage both your flash and the Compact Battery Pack connector 12 Connecting Your Compact Battery Pack Important e The flash must have batteries installed before connecting it to the Compact Battery Pack Most flash units require the standard batteries to be installed in order to power the display functions that allow the flash to work e You may need to activate a setting or custom function on your flash unit to make it draw power only from the battery pack and not the internal batteries Refer to your flash unit s instructions for information about relevant settings Disconnect the Compact Battery Pack from your flash unit before storing it To disconnect it turn the flash unit off and remove the pack s connector from the flash unit s power port When the Bolt Battery pack
10. n SB 24 Speedlight Nissin Di866 for Canon Nikon SB 22 Speedlight Nissin Di866 Mark II for Canon Nikon SB 20 Speedlight Nissin MG8000 for Canon Nikon SB 11 Speedlight Bolt VX 710 and VX 760 for Canon Nikon Compatible Devices 23 Bolt www boltflashes com Copyright 2013 Gradus Group
11. n of the arrow on the lid to release the holder Remove the battery holder from the pack Installing Batteries 9 2 With the holder laying flat insert four batteries in the open battery bays Angle the negative flat end of each battery down against the contact in the bay and then press the positive end firmly into place Make sure that each battery is installed in the proper orientation by matching the and polarity symbols on the battery to the and symbols on the battery icon in the bay 3 Flip the holder over to expose the additional four battery bays and install the batteries 10 Installing Batteries 4 Insert the battery holder into the pack press the battery holder lock release button and slide the holder lid in the opposite direction of the arrow until you hear a click and the holder stays firmly in place Important e Using two sets of batteries a total of eight cells will enable faster flash recycle times than using a single set of four batteries e To remove batteries from the holder push each cell out of the bay where it is installed from the back This method lets you remove the battery easily without touching the contacts e Replace all four batteries of each set at the same time Do not mix battery types or brands or used and new batteries together e A
12. ove the batteries to prevent the product from igniting or melting Take the product to an authorized service center for repair e Do not touch the Compact Battery Pack with wet hands as this may generate an electric shock e Do not drop or otherwise cause a strong physical impact to the Compact Battery Pack as this could cause a malfunction that might cause it to explode or ignite e Remove all batteries from the Compact Battery Pack before long term storage in order to prevent the product from igniting or leaking corrosive liquids e Do not store or use this product at temperatures above 104 F 40 C e Keep the metal contacts in the battery holder clean and free of corrosion and dirt Do not touch them with your fingers Corrosive oils and residue on the contacts can damage the Compact Battery Pack and prevent it from functioning e To avoid overheating and damaging your flash unit please wait for at least 10 minutes after 20 continuous flashes at full power Refer to your flash unit s manual for information on its continuous full power flash capacity and limitations Battery Warnings e Dispose of used batteries properly Never heat them or throw them into a fire as this could cause the batteries to leak corrosive liquids generate heat or explode e f corrosive liquids seep from the batteries and get in your eyes immediately wash your eyes with water and consult a physician Your eyes could be seriously injured if not treated quickly
13. tteries of the same type brand and age in the Compact Battery Pack Do not combine different types or brands or used and new batteries This could cause batteries to leak corrosive liquid generate heat or explode e Install batteries in the holder in the proper orientation according to the positive and negative polarity indicator in each battery bay Installing batteries in the reverse orientation could cause them to leak corrosive liquid generate heat or explode e Do not use or store the Compact Battery Pack in flammable conditions such as environments containing flammable gases or liquid chemicals This could cause permanent damage the product cause a fire or cause an electric shock e Do not clean the Compact Battery Pack with agents containing flammable substances such as paint thinner benzene or paint remover e This product is not water resistant Keep it away from rain snow and humidity If water or moisture gets inside batteries they could corrode ignite or cause electric shock e f the Compact Battery Pack is damaged do not touch any exposed interior metal parts If touched they may generate an electric shock or cause a malfunction Remove the batteries from the holder and disconnect the pack from your flash unit and take the product to an authorized service center for repair e f you detect heat smoke or a burning smell coming from the Compact Battery Pack immediately stop operation and once smoking has subsided rem
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