User manual GENI ELECTRONICS ZAP STROBE FL-75P

Zap Strobe TM FL-45P FL-75P FL-150P , , Have a Blast with Zap The Powerfully Stylish Strobe CAUTION! ã Copyright 2002 Geni Electronics Co., Ltd. Product specifications may be subject to change. Please visit http://www.geni.com.tw for updates. Risk of electric shock Read instructions before installing or connecting to power Congratulations! Thank you for buying a Geni product, and congratulations! You have one of the best, most innovative strobe lights around. With the Geni mark, you are ensured of high quality and reliability for years to come. You can rely on Geni Electronics Co., Ltd., for more excellent lighting products. We design and manufacture strobes, effects, and scanners. And we create new items every day. To keep abreast of it all, visit our web site: www.geni.com.tw. Or ask your Geni dealer. We work closely to keep you -- our customer -- satisfied. You can get some of the best quality, best priced products on the market from Geni. So next time, look for Geni products, and get some of the best entertainment lighting products around -- again! Main Office/Factory: Geni Electronics Co., Ltd. No. 12, Alley 12, Lane 732 Chung Cheng Road, Yung Kang Tainan Hsien, Taiwan Tel: 886-6-253-8513 Fax: 886-6-253-8685 Showroom: Geni Electronics Co., Ltd. Taipei World Trade Center, Room 3A-04 No. 5, Section 5, Hsin Yi Road, Taipei, Taiwan Tel: 886-2-2722-2910 Fax: 886-2-2722-2918 Thank you! 1 Maintenance Always disconnect power and wait five minutes before servicing. Wipe strobe body clean with a damp towel. Use a mild glass cleaner and towel to clean the lens and interior reflector as needed. Do not dampen electronic parts, lamp or surrounding material. Do not use powerful solvents to clean the lens or body: discoloration or distortion may result. Product Specifications Dimensions: 200mm diameter x 230mm length (not including bracket) Flash rate: Approximately 1 to 12 flashes per second (1-12 Hz) Remote trigger signal: 10V DC positive pulse Signal jack: 1/4inch (6.35mm) mono microphone jack FL-45P FL-75P FL-150P Fuse: TIA/20mm VDE , , Voltages available from manufacturer: 120V~60Hz; 230V~50Hz Note: The 230V~50Hz model can be used in 240V~50Hz environments. Name: ZapTM Strobe FL-45P Lamp: Geni ST-045 high output helical xenon strobe tube Weight: 1.25kgs (120V); 1.29kgs (230V); 1.36kgs (230V CE) Name: Zap Strobe FL-75P Lamp: Geni ST-075 high output helical xenon strobe tube Weight: 1.29kgs (120V); 1.33kgs (230V); 1.40kgs (230V CE) Name: ZapTM Strobe FL-150P Lamp: Geni ST-150 high output helical xenon strobe tube Weight:1.33kgs (120V); 1.40kgs (230V); 1.47kgs (230V CE) TM Warning! Follow standard precautions for all electronic products. Y Disconnect from power source at least five minutes before removing lens cover or servicing. Electric charge remains briefly after unit is disconnected from electric power supply. Keep lens cover closed while operating. TM Y Zap Strobes contain no user serviceable parts. Servicing must be conducted by qualified technicians only. Y Keep away from fire. Keep flammable material away from unit. Do not operate in wet conditions or near liquids. Y Keep air vents clear to avoid overheating. Never insert objects into air vents. Y Strobe lamps emit bright light. Do not look directly at lamp when lit. Y Disconnect mains power supply immediately if strobe falls or is struck. Have a qualified technician inspect for safety before operating. Y Never remove warning or informative labels from the unit. About Zap Strobes ZAPTM Strobes deliver a powerful flash -- with either manual or remote control. Their stylish, lightweight case is ideal for mobile light shows or installations. ZapTM Strobes come ready for use. Zap Strobe models FL-45P FL-75P and FL-150P are very similar in construction: , Their main difference is varying lamp wattage. 1. Unpack your Zap Strobe. Zap Strobes come with lamp and bracket (A2) installed. 2. Geni products are inspected at the factory and shipped in perfect condition. If damage occurred in transport, please contact your Geni dealer immediately. 3. Use a 5-kg rated C-clamp to secure the strobe bracket (A2) to trussing. Allow one meter (three feet) of space for cooling. After adjusting strobe angle, tighten the bracket knob (A7). Strobe can be operated at any angle. The angle guide (A8), showing degrees of slant, is there for reference. TM TM TM TM 5 2 Zap TM Strobe, Illustration A A1 A1 - Hole for C-clamp A2 - Bracket A3 - Clasp A4 - Lens A5 - Strobe Body A6 - Back Panel (Details on Page 4) A6 A7 - Bracket Knob A8 - Angle Guide A3 A2 A4 Back Panel, Illustration B A5 A7 A8 B1 - Product Specification Area B2 - Certification Mark Area B3 - Serial Number Area B4 - Speed Adjustment Knob B5 - Signal IN Connection B6 - Signal OUT Connection B7 - Mains Power Line Note: Look at the Product Specification Area to see which strobe version you have and to know which instructions you should follow. B1 B3 B4 B5 B6 B2 B7 Manual Control Operation 1. Make sure that power supply and product voltages are the same. Plug the ZapTM Strobe mains power cord into properly grounded socket. TM 2. Twist the SPEED knob(B4) on the back of the unit to set flash rate. Zap Strobes flash approximately from 1 to 12 times per second. Remote Control Operation 1. Link the strobe to an analog strobe controller, for example, Geni FL-01C or FL34C, as follows: A. Plug one end of a standard microphone cable with 1/4-inch mono jacks to the controller output socket. B. Run your line to the first strobe. Insert the 1/4-inch mono jack into the ZapTM Strobe's IN (B5) socket. Insert another cable with 1/4-inch mono jacks into the first strobe unit's OUT (B6) socket. C. Run your line to the next strobe, and make connections by repeating the process above. Observe controller instructions regarding the maximum number of strobes that can be linked. TM 2. Make sure that power supply and product voltages are the same. Plug the Zap Strobe mains power cord into properly grounded power source. Plug controller into power source. 3. Adjust strobe flash rate according to your controller instructions. On the Geni FL01C controller, for example, simply turn on the POWER switch and twist the control knob to adjust flash rate. Lamp Replacement Strobe lamps in FL-45P FL-75P and FL-150P have a life of at least 5 million flashes. , Replace burnt-out strobe lamps in FL-45P FL-75P and FL-150P as follows. Always , use appropriate Geni ST-series replacement lamps. 1. Disconnect power source. Let unit cool five minutes. 2. Use a Phillips-head screwdriver to remove the screw in the clasp that connects the lens (A4) to the strobe body (A5). While grasping the strobe body (A5), turn the lens (A4) clockwise. You will hear a click. Remove the lens. 3. Grasp the burnt-out strobe lamp. Pull straight out. Discard old lamp properly. Keep away from children and animals. 4. Cover your hands with lint-free gloves or cloth. Grasp the new strobe lamp tube. Insert its pins straight into the strobe lamp socket. Do not touch lamp tube with bare hands, as this will shorten the lamp life. Use rubbing alcohol and a lint-free cloth to wipe lamp tube clean if it is accidentally touched. 5. Align the lens and body: A knob in the lens fits nicely into a slot in the body. Turn the lens counterclockwise on the body, bringing the screw hole on the clasp (A3) into place. Tighten the retaining screw into place. 3 4