Bowens QuadX 3000 User Manual
Remove packaging and ensure the unit is switched Off. Setup a flash head, ensuring
the protective cap is removed and the modelling lamp is switched on.
the protective cap is removed and the modelling lamp is switched on.
Plug the head into socket A1.
Note : Locate the tapered part of the socket first, then press down on the cable end
to ensure the socket ‘clicks’ into place properly – See diagram below :-
to ensure the socket ‘clicks’ into place properly – See diagram below :-
1.
Switch the pack On. The unit will show one red display. If - - is shown, press the
socket A1 On/Off button to turn the socket on.
socket A1 On/Off button to turn the socket on.
2.
The pack will now charge to a level proportional to the setting shown on the left most
red numeric display.
red numeric display.
3.
Use the Channel A adjustment buttons to vary the power level from socket A1. Adjust
the unit to show 10 on the display. Use the open flash button to discharge the 3000
W/S.
the unit to show 10 on the display. Use the open flash button to discharge the 3000
W/S.
4.
Switch the pack off. Plug the head into socket B2. This time the rightmost numeric
display will illuminate. Adjust the channel power up to it’s maximum, noting that it will
stop at 8.4. This is because the pack becomes asymmetric with any head switched on
in channel B.
display will illuminate. Adjust the channel power up to it’s maximum, noting that it will
stop at 8.4. This is because the pack becomes asymmetric with any head switched on
in channel B.
You are now ready to begin using the pack.
NOTE: If the unit has been left unused for 6 months or predominantly used with low
power settings, it is recommended that the power be increased to maximum and the
unit left switched on occasionally for at least 30 minutes to help preserve the life of the
capacitors
power settings, it is recommended that the power be increased to maximum and the
unit left switched on occasionally for at least 30 minutes to help preserve the life of the
capacitors
.
The Advanced Options Menu offers the ability to control and adjust the following functions.
1. Speaker
Setup
2. Alternate
Units
3. Brightness
4.
Time Out Setting
5. Save/Recall
Setup
6. Charge
Control
7.
Setup Flash Mode
8.
Reset Job Counter
Menu Navigation within the advanced menu is consistent with other menus.
Use the
⇑⇓
keys to navigate to the options of choice. Use
⇒
to select the option.
Use
⇑⇓
to modify the parameters.
Advanced Options
⇒
Speaker Setup
This option allows the tone and duration to be adjusted for the Error tone, the Ready tone
and the Keypad tone. Each tone may also be individually turned On or Off.
and the Keypad tone. Each tone may also be individually turned On or Off.
Advanced Options
⇒
Speaker Setup.
⇑⇓
to scroll to the desired tone for adjustment.
⇒
to select.
⇑⇓
to scroll to the desired adjustment.
⇒
to select.
The > will change to a * character to show that the value may be modified using the
⇑⇓
keys.
There are 10 available tones. The duration is measured in steps of 0.1s in the range 1 to
30.
30.
HINT : Holding down the
⇑⇓
will auto increment the values.
Once the value has been modified, press
⇐
to go back and accept the changes.
NOTE : Turning the speaker On or Off from the main selection menu will override the
speaker On/Off settings if the speaker is switched from Off to On.
speaker On/Off settings if the speaker is switched from Off to On.
Advanced Options
⇒
Alternate Units
This option allows the unit to display energy in terms of Joules or as a percentage of total
pack power
pack power
Advanced Options
⇒
Alternate Units. Use
⇑⇓
to toggle between Joules/percentage
3.0
Getting Started
7.0
Advanced Options Menu
ADVANCED OPTIONS
Reset Job Counter
> Speaker Setup
Alternate Units
Reset Job Counter
> Speaker Setup
Alternate Units