TSC INSTRUC trans 8/8/06 8:28 PM Page 1 TURBO SC Slim Compact Operating Instructions Quantum Instruments Designed and manufactured in the USA TSC INSTRUC trans 8/8/06 8:28 PM Page 2 TSC INSTRUC trans 8/8/06 8:28 PM Page 3 1. INTRODUCTION Turbo SC (Turbo Slim Compact) uses the latest technology Nickel Metal Hydride (NiMH) battery. The battery provides high power for quick flash recycling, great capacity, no memory, and long life. Quantum's NiMH battery is smaller and weighs less than other high power batteries! 2. WARNINGS AND CAUTIONS · Do not disassemble the Turbo SC. High voltage! · Return defective equipment only to Quantum dealers, distributors, or directly to Quantum. · Never put metal objects near either socket. Keep children away. · Turn Turbo SC, camera and flash off before connecting or disconnecting cables. · Turbo SC is powerful! Do not exceed flash's maximum consecutive full-power flashes (see flash instructions, or else 36 flashes). Then rest flash until it cools. Note: no limit for Qflash. 3. QUICK GUIDE For best results, charge your Turbo SC the night before each use. The nature of Nickel Metal Hydride batteries is that they loose a portion of charge every day. Charging the night before or right before use insures maximum capacity for your job. The "fuel gauge" is a computer calculated monitor of remaining battery power and the amount of charge during recharging. When powering flashes, the green indicators go out as battery power is used up. With only one green indicator lit less than 25% capacity remains. FLASH POWER POWER/RECHARGE ON/OFF FUEL GAUGE 1 TSC INSTRUC trans 8/8/06 8:28 PM Page 4 When the green [ ] 25% indicator blinks, power to external equipment is shut off. Turbo SC must be recharged. During charging, each green indicator will blink and eventually stay on as charge is returned to the battery. When all green indicators are lit steadily, charging is complete. See Section 5 for more charging details. Turbo SC is not compatible with SD and CD Camera Cables. Quantum Qflash models come with their own power cord, which plugs into the socket of Turbo SC. 4. OPERATION For trouble free operation, always turn Turbo SC, camera and flash off before connecting or disconnecting Flash Cables. See Section 9 for selecting a Flash Cable or accessory. To turn Turbo SC on press and hold the panel button marked [ ] until the green "fuel gauge" lights come on. To turn off, press and hold the button until the lights go out. One yellow LED panel indicator is marked with the flash [ ] symbol. This indicator lights steadily when connected to a flash. Please see Sections 6 and 7 for LED indications of the status of your Turbo SC and/or any problems that it may have detected. 2 TSC INSTRUC trans 8/8/06 8:28 PM Page 5 5. RECHARGING Recharge at room temperature. Charge the night before, or charge just before use to be assured of obtaining 100% charge. Turbo SC is supplied with a universal charger that works with AC mains power from 100 to 240 VAC. Your Turbo SC is supplied with one of the following charger models: TCRUS (USA, Canada, Japan); TCRE (euro countries); TCRUK (United Kingdom); TCRA (Australia, New Zealand). Plug adapters may be used to allow charging from any 100-240 VAC power outlet. A voltage converter should not be used. Be sure the AC mains socket is an uninterruptible line (not switched). It is important not to interrupt the charging so that the computerized fuel gauge remains accurate. If the charge cycle is interrupted, the fuel gauge may read incorrectly during use, but will correct itself on the next cycle. The yellow charge indicator [ ] lights when the charger is properly connected. A full charge takes about 2 hours. Do not use any other type of charger and risk damage to the Turbo SC! When the charger is first connected the green fuel gauge LED's turn on and off during a brief self check. When the self-check finishes, charging begins and the fuel gauge indicates charge progress. The fuel gauge indicates charging progress as shown in the diagram. 25% charged 50% charged 75% charged 100% charged = steady light = blinking = off 3 TSC INSTRUC trans 8/8/06 8:28 PM Page 6 6. FLASH INDICATORS A yellow flash indicator [ ] shows the status of flash power. A steady light means the output is supplying flash or camera power. A Blinking indicator shows when high voltage has shut down. Off indicates no power for that output. 7. ERROR CONDITIONS and TROUBLESHOOTING Symptom A Flash Cable is connected but the output indicator is not lit. A Flash Cable is connected to a flash and the output light blinks for 30 seconds. Solution The cable could be broken, shorted, or it may be the wrong cable. Turbo SC has detected that no flash is connected. This could be caused by an intermittent or broken cable, or a cable that is not fully engaged in the socket. This is the low battery indication. Recharge. Check that the charger is connected to a live mains outlet that cannot be switched off. The fuel gauge's 25% green light blinks for a few minutes, and then all lights go out and there is no power to the equipment connected. 8. WEARING TURBO SC Turbo SC may be clipped onto a belt with its attached belt clip. The Turbo SC also can be worn over a shoulder using the shoulder strap. For comfort, the belt clip may be removed from Turbo SC, as shown in the diagram. Loosen the screws a few turns and remove the belt clip. Do not remove the screws completely! Re-tighten the screws with moderate pressure. 4 TSC INSTRUC trans 8/8/06 8:28 PM Page 7 9. FLASH CABLES & ACCESSORIES Cables and accessories are updated continuously. Please consult our website www.qtm.com, your dealer, or Quantum directly for the latest availability. "C" type Flash Cables for flash power - extend to 6' (2m): All Flash Cables power flashes with Turbo, Turbo Z, Turbo 2x2, Turbo C and Turbo SC. CA CH CK CKE Armatar Honeywell Nikon Nikon Contax Minolta Minolta Minolta Metz Metz Metz Vivitar Olympus Sunpak LR200HD, LR300HD, M200, M300 710, 780, 780S, 782, 810, 890, 890S, 892, 892S SB11, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28-US SB28 (EURO), SB28D, SB28DX, SB800, SB80DX TLA 360 360PX 4000AF 5200I, 5400HS, 5400Xi, 5600HS(D) 45CT-1, 5 45CL1,3,4, 45CT3,4; Hasselblad 4504 50MZ-5, 54MZ-3 54MZ-4, 70MZ4, 70MZ5 3900, National PE381SG, Pentax AF500FTZ T32, T45 120J AUTO PRO TTL, 30DX, 30SR, 36DX, 36FD, 383, 4000AF, 411S, 422D, 433AF, 433D, 444D, AP52, AUTO DX 12R, AUTO DX 8R, PZ4000AF, PZ5000AF 411, 4205G, 455, 511, 522, 544, 555, 611, AUTOZOOM 3600, AUTOZOOM 5000, G4500DX 622, 622 PRO 283, 285HV, 3700, 4600, 5200, 5600, 600 Series 1 100, 200, 300 430EZ, 480G, 540EZ, 550EX, 580EX, MR-14EX, MT-24EX CL3 CL4 CL5 CM1 CM4 CM5+ CN3 CO3 CS4 CS5 Sunpak CS6 CV Sunpak Vivitar Armatar Canon CZ 5 TSC INSTRUC trans 8/8/06 8:28 PM Page 8 Short "CC" type Flash Cable ­ for mounting Turbo SC to bracket. These short Flash Cables are designed for Turbo SC, or for other Turbo models if they are mounted close to the flash. CCK CCKE CCM4 CCM5+ CCS4 Nikon Nikon Contax Metz Metz Sunpak SB11, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28-US SB28 Euro, 28D, 28DX, 80DX, SB800 TLA360 45CL1,3,4, 45CT3,4; Hasselblad 4504 50MZ-5, 54MZ-3,4, 70MZ-4,5 120J AUTO PRO TTL, 30DX, 30SR, 36DX, 36FD, 383, 4000AF, 411S, 422D, 433AF, 433D, 444D, AP52, AUTO DX 12R, AUTO DX 8R, PZ4000AF, PZ5000AF 411, 4205G, 455, 511, 522, 544, 555, 611, AUTOZOOM 3600, AUTOZOOM 5000, G4500DX US versions 283, 285HV, 3700, 4600, 5200, 5600, 600 Series 1 100, 200, 300 430EZ, 480G, 540EZ, 550EX, 580EX, MR-14EX, MT-24EX CCS5 Sunpak CCV Vivitar Armatar Canon CCZ Additional chargers for fast charging: TCRUS USA, Canada, Japan TCRE Euro countries TCRUK UK TCRA Australia, New Zealand CL3 Minolta 360PX Miscellaneous Accessories: QT48 QT49 QBC QMC ES1 ES2 Dual connector for powering two flashes 10' (3m) extension for flash cables Mounting Clamp for light stand / tripod mount Multi clip for Viv 285HV;Metz 45CL1,3,4 & 45CT 3,4;Hasselblad 4504 for Canon 430EZ, 540EZ, Nikon SB24, SB25 6 TSC INSTRUC trans 8/8/06 8:28 PM Page 9 9. CUSTOMER SERVICE Having any trouble in using your Quantum product? We are here to help. Mail, call, fax, or email our Service Department: Service Department Quantum Instruments Inc. 10 Commerce Drive, Hauppauge, NY 11788 Tel: 631 656 7400 Fax: 631 656 7410 www.qtm.com Troubleshooting tips are available at www.qtm.com, Support, Customer Support, FAQ. If you suspect a malfunction or require adjustment, return the unit to us with an accurate description of the problem. Please be sure your problem is not caused by improper operating procedure or malfunctions in your other equipment. Send all equipment carefully packaged and insured to our address above. An estimate of repair cost on out-of-warranty merchandise may be forwarded if you desire. This will require that we contact you for approval before proceeding and will delay return of your equipment. For fastest repair time, you may pre-approve repairs up to a limit of $85 with your credit card. We will bill you only for actual costs up to that limit. If repair costs exceed your pre-approval, we will contact you. Paying by check will delay the repair until the check clears (up to 15 days). Payment by money order is acceptable. Normal repair time is 10-15 days. For expedited service, contact our Service Department. Summary: · Ship via UPS, Parcel Post, or other carrier, insured. · Give a clear, detailed description of the problem. · Give your mailing address and daytime phone number, fax #, and/or email. · For warranty repairs include a copy of the receipt. In addition, for out-of-warranty repairs with pre-approval: · Provide your Visa, MasterCharge, or American Express card # and expiration date. · Give us authority to charge repair costs up to $85.00. · Provide your billing address. Note: Please do not e-mail your credit card information LIMITED WARRANTY Quantum products have a 1 year limited warranty. Please refer to the Limited Warranty card for complete details, conditions, and terms. 7 TSC INSTRUC trans 8/8/06 8:28 PM Page 10 1. INTRODUCTION La Turbo SC (Turbo Slim Compact) utilise la batterie de dernière génération au nickel-métal-hydrure (NiMH). Cette batterie fournit une grande puissance permettant ainsi un recyclage rapide du flash, une grande autonomie, aucun effet mémoire et une longue durée de vie. La batterie NiMH de Quantum est plus compact et légère que les autres batteries de forte puissance ! 2. PRÉCAUTIONS · Ne pas démonter la Turbo SC. Haute tension ! · Ne retournez le matériel défectueux qu'aux revendeurs et qu'aux distributeurs agréés par Quantum, ou directement chez Quantum. · N'approchez aucun objet métallique à proximité des prises. Eloignez les enfants de l'appareil. · Eteignez la Turbo SC, l'appareil photo et le flash avant de brancher ou de débrancher des câbles. · La Turbo SC est puissant ! N'excédez pas le nombre maximal d'éclairs consécutifs à pleine puissance (Reportez vous aux instructions d'utilisation du flash, sinon ne dépassez pas 36 éclairs). Ensuite, laissez le flash refroidir. Remarque : il n'existe aucune limite de séquence d'éclairs pour le Qflash. 3. GUIDE RAPIDE D'UTILISATION Pour de meilleurs résultats, rechargez votre Turbo SC la nuit précédant chaque utilisation. La nature même des batteries au nickel-métal-hydrure est qu'elles perdent chaque jour une partie de leur charge. Recharger la batterie la nuit précédant ou juste avant son utilisation vous assure une capacité maximale pour vos travaux. La « jauge de puissance » est un système de calcul assisté par ordinateur de l'autonomie restante de la batterie et de la charge en cours de recharge. Lorsque les éclairs partent, les indicateurs verts s'éteignent au fur et à mesure de la diminution de la charge de la batterie. Lorsqu'il ne reste qu'un seul indicateur vert allumé, cela signifie que la charge restante est de moins de 25% de la capacité totale. 8 TSC INSTRUC trans 8/8/06 8:28 PM Page 11 ALINMENTATION FLASH SOUS TENSION/ CHARGE ALLUMER/ FERMER JAUGE DE CAPACITE Lorsque l'indicateur vert 25% [ ] clignote, les appareils externes ne sont plus alimentés. La Turbo SC doit être rechargée. Lors du rechargement, chacun des indicateurs verts clignotera et finira par rester allumé au fur et à mesure de l'augmentation de la charge de la batterie. Lorsque tous les indicateurs verts resteront allumés, le rechargement sera terminé. Reportez-vous à la section 5 pour de plus amples détails concernant le rechargement. La Turbo SC n'est pas compatible avec les câbles des appareils photo des séries SD et CD. Les modèles Quantum Qflash sont fournis avec leur propre cordon d'alimentation, lequel se branche dans la prise de la Turbo SC. 4. FONCTIONNEMENT Pour permettre une utilisation sans problèmes, éteignez toujours la Turbo SC, l'appareil photo et le flash avant de brancher ou de débrancher les câbles du flash. ...