Bowens QuadX 3000 Benutzerhandbuch

The Default menu is shown below and shows the following information :-

Line 1 shows the socket status Active/Off.

Line 2 shows the energy level per socket

Line 3 shows the expected flash duration into a QuadX 3000 flash head.

Line 4 shows the Modelling setup i.e 100%, Auto or Proportional.  In addition on the right
hand side, the display shows the mode of operation.  This is always set to NORMAL at
switch on and only changes when using the advanced programmed trigger sequences.

Pressing 

⇓

 leads to the modelling status screen.

Line 2 indicates the individual lamp operating methods i.e.

continuous, Intermitent or Off.

Line 3 indicates the Lamp mode : 100%, Auto 100%, Prop

Line 4 indicates whether any bias has been applied to the lamp settings.  Ordinarily this is
set at 100%, but in Auto 100% mode and 100% mode, the lamps may all be dimmed in ratio
by applying a bias.

Pressing 

⇓

 leads to the unit status screen.  This indicates the

charge mode, the internal temperature of the capacitors, the
total flash count for the pack, Infra Red Channel and software
version.

Pressing 

⇓

 leads to the unit status screen.  This simply shows the

supplier details.

⇒

 will take you to the  Main Selection Menu.

The Main Selection Menu offers the ability to control and adjust
the following common functions.

1. Modelling

2. Bracketing

3. Speaker 

On/Off

4. IR 

Channel

It also provides the entry point into the Advanced Menu.  Menu choice is denoted by the ‘>’
character which always defaults to Modelling when coming from an Information Menu.

To select an item, use the 

⇑⇓

 to scroll the screen until the > character is aligned with the

item required.  Press 

⇒

 to select the item. The * character will move to indicate the new

mode of operation.

Automatic 100% and Full (100%) have the further option to apply a dimming bias.  Upon
selection of these modes, press 

⇒

 again to enter the bias control menu.  Here, use the 

⇑⇓

to adjust the value.

In all cases, use 

⇐

 to go back.

Modelling Mode 

⇒

 Lamp Proportional

Modelling Mode 

⇒

 Automatic 100% 

⇒

 Lamp Dimming Mode (Bias)

Modelling Mode 

⇒

 Full (100%)

 

⇒

 Lamp Dimming Mode (Bias)

Modelling Mode 

⇒

 Cont/Int/Off Modes 

⇒

 Selection of A1,A2,B1,B2,All.

If Cont/Int.Off is selected, a new menu will be revealed to allow mode adjustment of each
socket i.e. Continuous, Intermittent or Off.  This is also reflected by the red display.
Adjustment is made by pressing the 

⇒

 at each line of selection. The ALL value represents a

quick way to adjust all the lamps together.  This will change to USER SET if any of the
lamps is set differently to any other.

Bracketing allows 3 consecutive shots to be taken at power levels above, at and below the
current setting level.  The bracketing sequence may be arranged to start at a low power
working upwards or alternatively may begin at a high power and work downwards.  The first
thing to do when using bracketing is to ensure you have set the bracket step.  Scroll as
follows :-

Bracketing 

⇒

 Set Bracket Step.  Now use 

⇑⇓

 to adjust the number from 0.1stop to 0.9 stop.

Press 

⇐

 when set.

A1 only    CHB Off
250J       ******
1/1430     ******
Mod 100%   Normal

A1   A2   B1   B2
CONT CONT CONT CONT
MODELLING MODE 100%
MODELLING BIAS:100%

Auto Charge in Use
Caps 25’C Chrg 23’C
Flash Count: 000001
IR CHAN=ALL S/W 1.0

BowensInternational
Clacton on Sea,
Essex,
England
0044 1255 422807

MAIN SELECTION MENU
  Bracketing Mode
> Modelling Mode
  Speaker On/Off