Hedler F Series Bedienungsanleitung

Handmade in Germany

Thank you for chosing a Hedler F500A and your con dence in the Hedler light system.

Please, read the following technical information carefully before using the light unit.

Codes are given in <Brackets>.

TECHNICAL DESCRIPTION

Light units of the HEDLER F range are designed for professional use. They are assembled by applying precision methods and tested individually

for function and quality. The  ash light HEDLER F500A is provided with an integrated U-bracket and a friction brake and a 5/8” Quick-Lock

light stand attachment. After loosening the hex key screws by approx. 2 turns, the U-bracket can be moved back and forth in its keyway for

gravity adjustment and can be turned for either right or left hand use. On its front side, the aluminium housing holds the Boro oat™ safety glass.

AdditionalIy there is the QuickFit adapter (compatible with Uni-Adapt system) for attaching re ectors.

The  ash light HEDLER F500A uses AC of 220 - 230 V and the modern Tungsten halogen bulbs 300 W as a pilot light. The  ash light source is

a quartz- ash bulb with daylight quality and a maximum power of 500 Ws. A fan controlled by an automatic thermo switch is used for cooling.

The  ash light HEDLER F500A has a Setting-Safe-Function (SSF). It is activated by pressing and holding down the TEST switch for more than 3

seconds. A signal tone indicates, that the SSF has been activated; this saves the settings even when the light unit it is switched off and on, and the

user will not lose their valuable information! An unwanted change of the light units settings isn´t possible. The function is deactivated by pressing

and holding the TEST switch for more than 3 seconds.

FLASH OUTPOWER and FLASHFUNCTIONS

The  ash light output power of the HEDLER F500A is in nitely adjustable by 5 f-stops. Reducing the  ash light output power charging is

automatically done by the electronics, no manual  ashing to unload the  ash light unit is necessary.

Under maximum  ash light output power, the longest  ash duration lasts 1/550 second, and this allows the use of a 1/500 second as sync-time.

The „short“ 1/500 second is extremely helpful while photographing portrait and fashion: it can prevent „blurred“ photographs even when

working without a tripod. Please check your camera to  nd out which sync-time can be used; if you use a shutter speed shorter than your

camera´s sync-time while using  ash lighting, your photographs will be darkened or underexposed on their longer side.

The HEDLER F500A can be  ash  red with the sync-cord or photocell. If you use more than one  ash light unit, the synchronized  ash  ring

can be done in two ways:

a) one  ash light unit will be connected to the camera by a sync-cord, which has to be plugged into the socket SYNC. When shooting the

photograph, the camera triggers the sync-cord connected  ash light unit and every other  ash light unit with Photocell switched on will be

released synchronized;

b) connect an IR trigger to your camera and switch on the photocell at every  ash light unit that must/should be released synchronized; when

shooting the photograph, the IR trigger will be released by the camera, and every  ash light unit (that receives a strong enough IR light impulse)

will be released synchronized. For technical and practical reasons, we recommend this  ash release version.

To assess lighting and shadow ratio/impact the F500A is equipped with a 300 W pilot or modeling light. With switch PILOT SET set to position

I, the pilot light output power will change proportionally and continuously when  ash light output power is changed. Set to position II the pilot

light output power will also change proportionally when the  ash light output power is changed, but in addition: the pilot light will automatically

turn-off during the re-/discharging time of the F500A. After re-/discharging, the pilot light will automatically turned on again to indicate

readiness for  ash  ring (useable as an opitical  ash  ring control).

In certain circumstances, such as when the material has shiny surfaces or is deep/dark black, focusing the lens can be a problem. In such a

situation, the PILOT RANGE switch can reduce the output power from 100% (position I) or 50% (position II); this is only effective if the

PILOT SET switch is set either to position I or II). Using the PILOT RANGE switch does not change the  ash light output power setting!

The ACOUSTIC CONTROL switch, in position I or II, allows the successful control of different acoustic tone  ash  ring ready/ ash  ring.

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Flashlight F500A

Handmade in Germany

Thank you for chosing a Hedler F500A and your con dence in the Hedler light system.

Please, read the following technical information carefully before using the light unit.

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Flashlight F500A

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Flashlight F500A

#Position Description

Photocell switch

Photocell is switched off

Photocell is switched on; the F500A will only be released if it receives a strong enough light or IR light impulse

Photocell is switched on and ignores some camera´s metering pre-ash; the F500A will be released when the camera´s main

ash is released (if the main ash is released not later than 1/500 seconds after the pre-ash was released)

Pilot Set switch (=Modeling light switch)

Pilot light is switched off (prevents possible reections on shiny materials caused by the pilot light)

Pilot light is switched on + adjusted proportionally to ash light output power without ash re-/discharging indication

Pilot light is switched on + adjusted proportionally to ash light output power with ash re-/discharging indication (if the ash

light unit has to be re-/discharged after changing the ash light output power or after ash ring the pilot light is automatically

turned off until the F500A is ready for ash ring)

Pilot Range switch (Pilot light output power additional function)

Pilot light output power additional function is switched off

Pilot light output power additional function is switched on - pilot light output power is set to 100% without changing the

actual ash light output power setting

Pilot light output power additional function is switched on - pilot light output power is set to 50% without changing the

actual ash light output power setting

Acoustic Control switch

Acoustic Control is switched off

Acoustic Control is switched on - a repeated tone is followed by one longer tone which indicates the F500A is ready for ash

release after changing the ash light output power or after successfully releasing a ash

Acoustical control is switched on - one single tone indicates the F500A is ready for ash release after changing the ash light

output power or after successfully releasing a ash

5Test switch - ash ring manually, refer to page 1 for further information about function

6 Digital Indicator - 1/10 f-stop graded - to adjust the ash output power very precisely between two ash lights

7 Wing bolt incl. friction brake - open the wing bolt by a counter-clockwise turn and the tilting of the F500A can be adjusted to

your required lighting angle. Always secure the wing bolt and friction brake with a clockwise turn to avoid unwanted move-

ment or damage to the HEDLER F500 and/or injury to the user

8 Sync cord socket 6,3 mm

Main switch HEDLER F500A

HEDLER F500A is switched off

HEDLER F500A is switched on

10 Flash bulb fuse F 4 A - please refer to page 4: Necessary precautions and To replace the fuse F 4 A (ash bulb): ALWAYS use

F 4 A replacement fuses supplied by Hedler Systemlicht GmbH

11 Power cord socket - use only a power cord that is supplied by Hedler Systemlicht GmbH to put your HEDLER F500A into

operation

12 Socket for the optional remote control HEDLER RC 7

13 Pilot light fuse F 2 A - please refer to page 4: Necessary precautions and To replace the fuse F 2 A (ash bulb): ALWAYS use

F 2 A replacement fuses supplied by Hedler Systemlicht GmbH

14 Flash light output power rotary control - allows the innitely variable setting of the ash units power over 5 f-stops; it is

scaled in f-stops, which means, the „distance“ - for example - between -3 and -2 has the value of approx. 1 f-stop

Example:

• HEDLER F500A set to position -2 / digital indicator shows 4, your light meter indicates f-stop 8 and 3/10 (=f-stop 9)

• for your actual lighting idea you need f-stop 11 and 3/10 (=f-stop 13)

• turn your ash light output power rotary control from position -2 to -1 / digital indicator shows now 5 instead of 4

• please do another light metering

• your light meter should display approx. f-stop 11 and 3/10

Please note:

Because of your studio situation (colour of the wall, size, reections, etc.) and the combination with additional ash light

units, it may happen that a changing of the ash light output power (which will be displayed additionally by the digital indica-

tor) does not lead to the expected f-stop increase/decrease. This is not an error of the system but the result of the conditions

within the situation. In that case please adjust the ash light output power rotary control until light metering shows the

needed f-stop value.

15 Spring-secured pre-locking - is used to prevent unwanted disconnecting from a light stand or a wall boom with a 5/8“ male

adapter; to disconnect you must press the pin and lift the complete light unit at the same time

16 5/8” Quick-Lock light stand attachment - allows use with every secure and sufciently strong light stand (ALWAYS check the

light stand´s maximum load capicity) with 5/8“ male adapter

17 Wing bolt - open the wing bolt by a counter-clockwise turn and the horizontal rotating of the F500A can be adjusted to the

required position. ALWAYS secure the wing bolt with a clockwise turn to avoid any unwanted movement of the F500 around

the horizontal axis (if connected to an upright standing light stand)

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SAFETY GLASS, BULBS and FUSES

To replace the safety glass, rst allow the HEDLER F500A to cool down. Then unscrew the securing screw of the glassholder securing clip,

turn the clip sideways and remove the glass. Replace the safety glass only with an original Hedler safety glass, turn the clip sideways into the

opposite direction until it secures the Borooat™ safety glass and tighten the securing screw.

To replace the ash bulb, the HEDLER F500A has to be sent in to Hedler Systemlicht GmbH directly or via the Hedler dealer in your country.

For safety reasons, the ash bulb is secured by screws inside the ash light unit´s housing and cannot be replaced by the customer.

To replace the bulb, unscrew the securing screw, turn the clip sideways which secures the Borooat™ safety glass and remove the glass. Make

sure that the bulb has cooled off, before pulling it upward and out of the socket. Push the new bulb into the socket, observing instructions by

the bulb manufacturer. Replace the safety glass, turn the clip sideways into the opposite direction until it secures the Borooat™ safety glass and

tighten the securing screw.

To replace the fuse F 4 A (ash bulb) open the fuse holder lid (located betweeb main switch and power cord socket) and remove the old fuse

and replace it with the correct Hedler fuse. To close the lid, press it downwards; fuse F 2 A (pilot or modeling light) use a coin to unsrew the

cap of the fuse box (located to the right of the main switch on the backside of the light unit´s housing) by turning it counter-clockwise. Remove

the spent fuse and replace it by a new one of the appropriate type. Closing is done by pressing down the lid and screwing the cap into it´s place

by a clockwise turn.

ACCESSORIES

It is recommended to use Hedler light units only in combination with an original HEDLER 4-Leaf barndoor or one of the Hedler accessory

reectors. This permits adjusting the light beam to the requirements of any situation. In addition to the reectors MaxiNorm, MaxiSun, MaxiBrite,

MaxiSpot 65 and 130, MaxiBeauty, MaxiBackground or the MaxiSoft folding reectors (=softboxes) 30 x 30cm, 50 x 50cm, 70 x 70cm, 90 x

90cm, L110 x 45cm and Octagon 100cm, a 4-Leaf barndoor, reex umbrellas and grids for several softboxes/reectors are available. Please

ask for our catalogue with information about light shaping or visit our website. On the web you´ll nd the latest news, hints as well as lighting

examples.

ATTACHING and DETACHING REFLECTORS

Interchangeable reectors with bayonet ring can be attached in the following way: place the rim of the ring into the guide grooves of the upper

studs and the round opening over the cone-shaped bolt, and lock it by a turn to the left. To attach the rotatable 4-Leaf barndoor or a MaxiSoft

folding reector, place the rim of the ring into the guide grooves of the upper studs, and then push the complete reector towards the Quick-

Fit´s cone-shaped bolt until the ring locks in the bolt´s groove. Detach the reector by lifting the QuickFit´s handle, moving the lower side of

the reector away from the light unit´s housing, and then lifting the reector´s ring out of the guide grooves of the upper studs.

HEDLER WARRANTY

All Hedler equipment is fully guaranteed against any material or manufacturing defects for three years after date of purchase. Parts made out of

glass, glass covers, fuses, Tungsten halogen bulbs and ash bulbs are not covered by this warranty.

MAINTENANCE and REPAIR

Used under normal professional conditions, Hedler ash light units require no maintenance. If repair is required, please, contact your dealer, the

authorized distributor in your country or the Hedler factory directly. Please note, that a pre-dismantled light unit could cause increased repair

costs.

APPROVAL and UL STANDARDS for SAFETY

The Hedler F500A light unit is not SEV Standard tested, sign Schweiz HD 504.

The Hedler F500A light unit does not have the UL (Underwriters Laboratories) Standards for Safety sign for the USA and Canada.

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Safety instructions

The following safety instructions are valid for Hedler light units and their accessory. Please, read these safety

instructions completely before setting up a Hedler light unit and/or putting Hedler light unit(s) into operation.

Please contact Hedler Systemlicht GmbH, 65594 Runkel directly, if you do have a technical question concerning

Hedler light units and/or Hedler accessories. Please keep these safety instructions close in reach, if neccessary you

can download them from our website www.hedler.com as a PDF.

Hedler light unit(s), Hedler reectors, softboxes, reex umbrellas and/or Hedler accessories are designed for

indoor use only. Never use Hedler light unit(s), Hedler reectors, softboxes, reex umbrellas and/or Hedler

accessories outdoors.

Setting up and Putting into operation

• Always use a Hedler light unit in combination with a steady and secure standing light stand. Always work

within the light stand´s loading capacity, especially if you are using, or plan to use, large and/or heavy folding

reectors.

• Set up a Hedler light unit - light stand combination on leveled oor only. Please make sure for tilt resistance

while setting up / taking down and while in operation. Please make sure for an antislip stand while setting up /

taking down and while in operation.

• If not taking care of this safety instructions there is in particular a serious risk of squeezing, cutting and/or

burning caused by overthrowing, slipping or other reason(s) because of uncontrolled/unwanted movements

of a light unit(s) while setting up / taking down and/or while in operation.

• Always use a double securing like a safety wire, if you mount a Hedler light unit overhead.

• Before putting a Hedler light unit into operation check all safety and/or positioning srews for being screwed in

securely and/or hand-tight.

• Always keep a minimum distance of 100 cm between the safety glass (or accessories) and any combustible

materials and/or any inammable liquids, gases or explosives when a Hedler light unit is in use.

• Never use a Hedler light unit near any inammable liquids, gases, materials or explosives that may be ignited

by heat or spark.

• Never store any combustible material(s) and/or any inammable liquids, gases or explosives near any Hedler

light unit(s).

• Never touch a Hedler light unit with wet hand and/or feet.

• Never use a Hedler light unit in extremely dusty nor in exceptionally humid and/or wet conditions.

• Never obstruct the forced air cooling (intakes or exhausts) in any way when the Hedler light unit is in use.

• Never obstruct the cooling intakes or exhausts in any way when the Hedler light unit is in use.

• Under no circumstances - do not block the cooling fan of a Hedler light unit.

• Never obstruct any opening of the housing of a Hedler light unit. Never stick any item(s) into any opening

of the housing of a Hedler light unit. Otherwise there is the serious risk of an electrical shock, of a failure

malfunction of the Hedler light unit, a short-circuit and/or a re.

• Never carry a Hedler light unit by it´s power cord and/or it´s accessories.

• Always avoid the risk of a trip hazard caused by the power cord(s).

• Always take care not to squeeze, to overrun, to stretch and/or to buckle the power cord of the Hedler light

unit.

• Always take care that the power cord of a Hedler light unit is not worn out and/or is damaged in any way.

• Always take care not to cause a damage of the power cord of a Hedler light unit because of thermic,

mechanical and/or chemical reason(s). Avoid such a risk under any circumstances.

• Never use a Hedler light unit with a defective power cord and/or plug. Replacement of a defective power

cord has to be done by Hedler Systemlicht GmbH or an authorized specialist shop only. Never use a Hedler

light unit with a „repaired“ power cord. A defective power cord must be replaced.

• Some of the Hedler continuous light units do have a high power consumption. Always take care, that the

power supply is designed for such a high power consumption.

HEDLER Systemlicht GmbH Heerstrasse 112 D-65594 Runkel / Lahn www.hedler.com

Telefon + 49 - (0) 6482 918 100 Telefax + 49 - (0) 6482 918 111 eMail [email protected]

Safety instructions

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Systemlicht

HEDLER Systemlicht GmbH Heerstrasse 112 D-65594 Runkel / Lahn www.hedler.com

Telefon + 49 - (0) 6482 918 100 Telefax + 49 - (0) 6482 918 111 eMail [email protected]

Safety instructions

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Operation

• Never use a Hedler light unit with a defective safety glass, a defective Pyrex® cover, a defective ash bulb,

defective bulb(s) and/or defective fuse(s).

• Never put a Hedler light unit into operation with a defective safety glass, a defective Pyrex® cover, a

defective ash bulb, defective bulb(s) and/or defective fuse(s).

• In the case of a defect or damage of the safety glass, the Pyrex® cover, the bulb(s), the ash bulb and/or

the fuse(s) of a Hedler light unit (particularly while it is in operation): switch of the light unit immediately,

disconnect it from the power supply, let it cool down completely and replace the defective safety glass,

Pyrex® cover, the bulb(s) and/or fuse(s) with the intended original Hedler spare part. Changing/replacing a

ash bulb of a Hedler light unit is not allowed to be done by a customer. Changing/replacing of a ash bulb has

to done by Hedler Systemlicht GmbH only.

• Never use a Hedler light unit unattended.

• Always disconnect Hedler light unit(s) from the power supply if it/they is/are not in use or in operation.

• Hedler light units are not designed for the use as a room lighting.

• Never use a Hedler light unit for any reason other than photographic or cinematic lighting.

• While in operation avoid to jar heavily, moving jerkily and/or overthrowing Hedler light units - this could

cause breaking, fragmenting into parts and/or bursting of the bulb(s) and/or ash bulbs and/or parts made out

of glass; because of this there is a serious risk of cutting and/or burning in particular and the risk of damage to

property like combustion, discoloring/staining, sparking, and so on.

• In the case of overthrowing, falling down and/or jaring heavily a Hedler light unit it has to be checked by

Hedler Systemlicht GmbH or a specialist shop authorized by Hedler Systemlicht GmbH for damages.

Safety glass, Pyrex® cover and ash bulbs, bulbs and fuses

• Before performing any kind of maintenance work on the light unit - always disconnect the Hedler light unit from

the power supply and let cool down the light unit completely.

• Before changing a safey glass or a Pyrex® cover - always disconnect the Hedler light unit from the power supply

and let cool down the light unit completely.

• Before changing a bulb and/or fuse - always disconnect the Hedler light unit from the power supply and let cool

down the light unit completely.

• For replacing a safety glass or Pyrex® cover - use the intended original Hedler spare parts only.

• For replacing a bulb and/or fuse(s) - use the intended original Hedler spare parts only.

• Never use a „repaired“ fuse.

• Changing/replacing a ash bulb of a Hedler light unit is not allowed to be done by a customer. Changing/

replacing of a ash bulb has to be done by Hedler Systemlicht GmbH only.

Additional safety instructions

• Hedler light units produce a very intensive and bright beam of light: never look directly into the bulb and/or

ash bulb while it is in operation. Never light or ash directly into the eye(s) of a human or an animal, this can

cause permanent damage to the eye(s).

• Some Hedler light units and/or Hedler reectors, parts of softboxes and reex umbrellas and some

accessories can heat up extremely while in operation: there is a serious risk of burning. Do not touch these

parts while they are in operation.

• Please let cool down Hedler light units and/or Hedler reectors, parts of softboxes and reex umbrellas and

some accessories completely after using them and before packing them away: not doing so can cause serious

burnig and/or the risk of sparking.

• Not used as intended and/or in the case of inappropriate use of Hedler light units and/or Hedler reectors,

parts of softboxes and reex umbrellas and accessories there is the serious risk of a (deadly) electrical shock.

• Hedler light units, Hedler reectors, softboxes, reex umbrellas and/or Hedler accessories are no toys,

they are unsuitable for use by children. Always keep Hedler light units, Hedler reectors, softboxes, reex

umbrellas and/or Hedler accessories out of the reach of children.

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