User manual - Heiland electronic GmbH
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1. Heiland electronic GmbH TWO FLASH MASK Facilitates the visual separation of subjects for photography User s manual Sync Out1 Sync Out 2 eee 9 15V DC D oe off 2 FLASH MASK re ences u Version 1 1 Users manual TWO FLASH MASK Rev 1 1 Page 2 TABLE OF CONTENTS K a UE WT 4 2 Safety Information 2 222 ee 4 3 Area of applications 2 au an 5 4 Operating principle uuuuuusennnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnn 6 5 Instrument description annen nn nn nn 8 SURG EMO UMNE ee EE 10 EE EE Eege ee een 11 8 Specifications geb ken ro 11 User s manual TWO FLASH MASK Rev 1 1 Page 3 1 Overview Dear Customer Before using the HEILAND TWO FLASH MASK please read these instructions carefully in order to completely familiarise yourself with it A video demonstrating the optimal use of the device is available online https www youtube com watch v LHbhdaWGaWI Packaging The HEILAND TWO FLASH MASK unit is delivered in shock absorbent packaging Please keep this packaging in case of shipping or repair 2 Safety Information To power the device use only the AC adapter which is supplied with the unit or a 9V battery Check that your voltage and frequency coincides with the identification label on the AC adapter unit SAFETY WARNINGS To avoid internal damage and warranty infraction replacement of the AC adapter with another should only be done with the consent of2. ofa plain background This first recording serves to create a subject record which can be visually separated later A second synchronising signal follows rapidly and is routed to 2te Ausl sung the second Studio Flash Units which are set up to illuminate only the background itself either by light falling directly onto it or by light coming from behind the background toward the camera This second recording creates a silhouette of the subject against a white plain very light coloured or deliberately overexposed background Once this image is converted to monochrome and its contrast increased the mask is ready to use This mask can then be used for adding any desired background User s manual TWO FLASH MASK Rev 1 1 Page 6 Important Note The two shots must be taken within approximately one second apart otherwise the HEILAND TWO FLASH MASK will automatically reset itself and the second recording will trigger the foreground flash again Users manual TWO FLASH MASK Rev 1 1 Page 7 5 Instrument description Figure 1 front view Socket for camera or remote control Sockets for flash units in front of subject Sockets for flash units behind of subject Power indicator External Power supply On Off switch Figure 2 accessories Set of cables for connection of Studio Flash Lights AC adapter Adapters for smaller jack plugs Users manual TWO FLASH MASK Rev 1 1 Page 8 Figure 3 rear
3. the manufacturer Never open the AC adapter Always keep the AC adapter dry and never immerse it in liquids otherwise SEVERE DANGER will result Route all cables neatly and safely to avoid tripping Do not connect older flash units which trigger the flash at high voltages Do not drop the device Damage caused by dropping is excluded from the warranty Make sure that there is no pull on cables or connector sockets during operation Keep the following influences away from the device Direct sunlight Direct tungsten light Other devices which emit heat Corrosive liquids or liquid chemicals Strong magnetic fields User s manual TWO FLASH MASK Rev 1 1 Page 4 3 Area of applications The HEILAND TWO FLASH MASK device is designed to distribute one flash synchronisation signal to two separate flash units with a brief time lag between them Any other applications should be co ordinated with Heiland electronic Users manual TWO FLASH MASK Rev 1 1 Page 5 4 Operating principle The HEILAND TWO FLASH MASK works like a switch which is connected to acamera and at least two Studio Flash Units When two exposures are made the camera activates this switch which in turn triggers the two flashes in quick succession both of whose exposures are then recorded by the camera First flash Foreground Shot The synchronising signal which triggers the first Studio Flash Unit illuminates a subject which is positioned in front
4. view A threaded socket of size 1 4 20 at the rear of the device allows you to attach it to a stand tripod or lighting adapter Battery compartment Users manual TWO FLASH MASK Rev 1 1 Page 9 6 Using the unit 6 1 Connecting the camera and Studio Flash lights Connect your camera or a remote control release to the socket labeled Sync In Connect the Studio Flash Units which serve to illuminate the front side of the subject to Sync Out 1 sockets Both of these sockets trigger at the same time Connect the Studio Flash Units which serve to illuminate the background to the Sync Out Z sockets Here to both socket trigger at the same time 6 2 Start of operation Connect the AC adapter to the socket labeled 9 15V DC Plug the other end into an AC outlet Alternatively you can use a 9V battery for power installed at the rear seess Turn the unit on and begin your work 6 3 End of operation Turn the device off and disconnect the AC adapter from the AC outlet If necessary as in the case of long term storage remove the battery Users manual TWO FLASH MASK Rev 1 1 Page 10 7 Accessories 4 cables with 6 3 mm jack plug 4 Adapters 6 3 mm gt 3 mm jack 1 Adapter 3mm gt 6 3mm jack 230V AC gt 12V DC or 110V AC gt 12V DC plug in AC adapter 8 Specifications Dimensions length x width x height 1170 x 85 x 46mm Weight ca 0 2 kg Power 9 15V DC by means of a plug in
5. AC adapter or a 9V battery Power consumption less 1 W Delay between Sync In and Sync Out lt 10us Maximum time between to 2 shots about 1s Maximum voltage at Sync In 10V Maximum voltage at Sync Out 200V Maximum current at Sync Out 1A Temperature range 10 30 C Relative Humidity 0 70 Users manual TWO FLASH MASK Rev 1 1 Page 11 Conception and product graphics Copyright 2011 Ruediger Schestag Germany www ruediger schestag de Product and instructions Copyright 2011 Heiland electronic GmbH Schulstrasse 8 D 35579 Wetzlar Heiland electronic Germany Wetzlar Germany Telephone 49 6441 26978 Fax 49 6441 26988 email info amp heilandelectronic de Internet http www heilandelectronic de
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