Photogenic Professional Lighting PowerLight 1250 User Manual

1POWERLIGHTOperator’s ManualPowerLight 1250PowerLight 1250DRPowerLight 2500DR&Remote Control AccessoriesUnit Number Assignment, Page 14PLDIR-2 and

10OPERATIONPowerLight Model 1250 and 1250DRFlashing Rate:The unit recharges quickly, as indicated by the READY light on the control panel. Aquick se

11SPECIFICATIONSPL1250 & PL1250DRGeneral:Flash Power...16 to 500 watt-seconds.

12OPERATIONPowerLight Model 2500DRFlashing Rate:The unit recharges quickly, as indicated by the READY light on the control panel. Aquick series of f

13SPECIFICATIONSPL2500DRGeneral:Flash Power... 32 to 1000 watt-seconds

14ADVANCED POWERLIGHT FEATURES.Models PL1250, PL1250DR, and PL2500DRAutomatic Dump FlashThis feature will automatically flash the unit when th

15Advanced PL2 series Accessories.PLDD-1 Digital display for Model 1250 only.The PLDD-1 is a digital display to enhance the resolution and repeatabili

16Advanced PL2 series Accessories.PLIRC-1 Infrared remote controller for models 1250DR and 2500DR.(must be used with PLDIR-1 receivers)Similar to TV,

17POWERLIGHT QUICK CHANGE ACCESSORIESREFLECTORS: PL7R 7 1/2” Standard high grain reflector. 35 degree coverage.PL14R 14” Parabolic for portraits,

18POWERLIGHT QUICK CHANGE ACCESSORIESUMBRELLAS: EC32BC 32” White satin flat panel inner umbrella with black blocking outerumbrella.EC45BC 45” White

19General Trouble ShootingCOMMON PROBLEMS AND CAUSESUnit does not charge.Probable causes:a. Fuse blown. (Unplug and discharge the unit-Replace fuse.)

2OPERATOR MANUAL FOR MONOLIGHTSPowerLight 1250PowerLight 1250DRPowerLight 2500DROPERATOR MANUAL FOR ACCESSORIESPLDD-1 side display for model PL1250

20Limited PowerLight WarrantyPhotogenic Professional Lighting warranties the “standard line” of newPowerLight products to be free from defects in m

3SAFETY PRECAUTIONSDespite the measures that have been taken to make electronic flash equipment safe, itmust be recognized that high voltages and high

4Unpacking and Setup: (continued)The unit is shipped with the modeling lamp and flashtube not installed. While installingthe modeling lamp and flasht

5 CONTROL PANEL AND BASIC OPERATION:Power Input:The power required to operate the PowerLight 1250, 1250DR or 2500DR is 105 to 125volts AC,

6Power Switch:The power switch controls the AC power to both the modeling and flash circuits. Youhave the option to turn-off the modeling circuit in

7Modeling Light:The modeling light has three modes of operation:1. MANUAL adjustment [press the MANUAL button, LED on] adjusts the modelinglamp inten

8PowerLight Models 1250DR and 2500DRFlash Power:Use the Adjust button to turn on the Flash ws red LED. Adjust the PowerLight 1250DRor 2500DR Flash p

9PowerLight Models 1250, 1250DR and 2500DRTest Function:The TEST button is pressed to fire the flashtube for test purposes.Flash Indication:The PowerL