user guide - rime lite

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USER GUIDE

i.2/4

Please read this manual before operating i flashes, and keep it for future reference.

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INTRODUCTION

Thank you for your choice for i-flashes.

Absolutely unique battery lighting system, i.2 / i.4/ i.6 series are real professional digital lighting system.

Precise and fast repeatability recharging with stable new Lithium-ion battery, optimized color temperature,

You can take i-flash wherever you go and take a picture, i-flash can provide the perfect circumstance for professional world

photographers.

RPT (continuative flashes per second 5,10, 15 times), HSS (High Sync Speed up to 1/8000 sec), Duration time control mode

(1/12,600), i-flash functionality involves all the newest Hot-issue in terms of the lighting technology.

Rime Lite telecommunications

Web: www.rimelite.com

Facebook: rimelites

Twitter: @rimelites

Mail : [email protected]

Headquarters: Hyundae Photonics B/D, 118-16, Chimsan-Dong, Buk-Gu, Daegu, South Korea.

Tel: 82–53–359–1445 / Fax: 82–53–359-0333

INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY

All intellectual property, owned by or which is otherwise the property of Rime Lite or its respective suppliers relating to i flashes, including but not limited

to, accessories, parts, or software, is proprietary to Rime Lite. No title to or ownership in the intellectual property is transferred to you. All applicable rights

of the intellectual Property shall remain with Rime Lite and its suppliers.

http://www.rimelite.com/

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Safety Instructions

Please read and understand all the instructions to avoid injury to yourself and/or damage to i flashes

- Do not expose to extream temperatuers ( above 140℉ or below -4℉, or above 60℃ or below -20℃).

- Do not expose to moisture. Do not use i flashes near water.

- Do not let any foreign matter spill into i flashes

- Do not expose to chemicals such as benzene and thinners. Do not use liquid or aerosol cleaners. Clean with a soft damp cloth only.

- Do not expose to direct sunlight or heat sources for a prolonged period.

- Do not try to disassemble and/or repair i flashes yourself.

- Do not subject i flashes to severe impact,

- Do not place heavy objects on i flashes.

- Do not subject i flashes to excessive pressure.

- Do not touch i flashes with wet hands

- Do not store in dusty areas.

Please be aware that Rime Lite claims no responsibility for damage from data loss due to breakdown, repair, or other causes.

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Package

Your package contains the following items.

i-flash body Charger Lithium-ion battery Pyrex protect glass Protect cap

You can obtain the following accessories for i flashes from your local dealer:

Swing III-Transmitter for Canon Swing III-Transmitter for Nikon Swing III-Receiver for Canon Swing III –Receiver for Nikon

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Overview

Number Description Number Description

① Pyrex protect glass ② Flash tube

③ LED lamp ④ Mount lock

⑤ Handle ⑥ Battery cover

⑦ Photo cell

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Number Description Number Description

① FND Display ⑥ Charge Jack

② Battery Level Indicator ⑦ Mode Selection Buttons

③ Plug-in Radio Trigger ⑧ 1/10 Stop Power Adjust Dial

④ Sync Connector ⑨ Modeling Lamp Adjust Dial

⑤ LED Operation Indicator ⑩ Power Switch

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SPECIFICATION

Model i.2 i.4

Flash Max Power (Jule) 200 400

GN, 1m, ISO100, With New reflector .RST165(H) 22.5 32.5

Power range(W) 6~200 12~400

Variable Range of flash 6 F-Stop – 60 f-steps (0.1 step increment)

Recycling, min ( Normal mode/HSS mode) 0.2 / 0.3 sec 0.3 / 1..3 sec

Recycling, max ( Normal mode/HSS mode) 2.3 / 3.5sec 3.9 / 4.6 sec

Flash Duration (t0.5) @min : max (Duration Mode) 1/12800 : 1/500 1/12800 : 1/500

Flash Duration (t0.5) @min : max (Watt Mode) 1/3700 : 1/690 1/2750 : 1/500

Color Temperature(+/-200) in F-stop mode 5600(+/-200) = Watt Mode

Available flashing of times with full charged battery (+/-10) at Max Power 1000 550 (under HSS mode :300)

Available flashing of times with full charged battery (+/-50) at Min Power 9000 4500 (under HSS mode :750_

Expandable flashing of times under charging at Max power Up to 1300 times Up to 750 times

Voltage Stabilization Max.土 0.1% stability for digital Image

Sync voltage 10V(+/- 1V)

Adjustment of Flash Power Digital Encoder Dial System

Modeling Lamp 3W LED

Battery (Li-ion) Exchangeable Lithium-ion battery 11.1V 8.8A

Charger / recharging time AC100V~AC230V input 12.6V 2A output / 4.7Hour

Weight(Kg) 2.7Kg 2.9Kg

Dimension (H x W x D, mm) 120 X 118 X275

Over heat temperature (stopped system & beep) 80°C Heat shield checksum 350 charge cycles

Battery status indicator

-Battery charge status : 95~100%

-Battery charge status : 70~75% -Battery charge status : 95~100%

-Battery charge status : 45~50% -Battery charge status : 70~75%

Battery charge status : 20~25% -Battery charge status : 45~50%

-Battery charge status : 20~25%

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Operation Instruction for i flashes

A. Insert a power cord into the main Inlet.

B. Turn the power switch ON

C. Before switching off, you better to set all buttons & indicators to “Minimum” or “OFF”

1. How to use HSS mode with Canon DSLR Camera. (‘H’Mode, ‘h’Mode) HSS function is possible only with SWING III

SWING III has two version. Canon, Nikon.

Before using HSS mode, please, check your Camera type and SWING III version.

- Press, ‘+’ button for 2 sec of SWING III Transmitter.

- Press, ‘RPT/HSS’ mode button(A1) for 2 sec on i-flash’s control panel

- The capital letter ‘H’ can support HSS on DSLR Camera’s Full frame body type

Compatible Camera model : Canon models after Canon 5D..

- Press, RPT/HSS mode button (A1) again.

- The small letter ‘h’ can support HSS on DSLR Camera’s APC-S body type.

Compatible Camera model : Canon models after Canon 1D..

SWING III (Canon version) is compatible with Nikon camera up to 1/160sec shutter speed.

Under Swing III’s NSS Mode(Normal Sync Speed Mode)

SWING III (Canon version) is compatible with Canon camera up to 1/200sec shutter speed.

Under Swing III’s NSS Mode(Normal Sync Speed Mode)

How to cancel HSS mode.

- Press, ‘ Mode’ button on i-flash control panel.

- Press, ‘ –‘ button on SWING III-Transmitter.

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1. How to use HSS mode with Nikon DSLR Camera.(Only ‘h’ Mode)

HSS function is possible only with SWING III.

SWING III has two version. Canon, Nikon.

Before using HSS mode, please, check your Camera type and SWING III version.

Compatible Camera model : Nikon all DSLR models after Nikon D200.

- Press, RPT/HSS mode button (A1) again.

- The small letter ‘h’ can support HSS function for all Nikon DSLR Cameras.

SWING III (Nikon version) is compatible with Canon cameras up to 1/200sec shutter speed

under NSS Mode(Normal Sync Speed Mode)

SWING III (Nikon version) is compatible with Nikon cameras up to 1/250sec shutter speed

under NSS Mode(Normal Sync Speed Mode)

How to cancel HSS mode.

- Press, ‘ Mode’ button on i-flash control panel.

- Press, ‘ –‘ button on SWING III-Transmitter.

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The Data sheet in HSS mode

i.2

F-STOP(Distance : 1m,

with Standard reflector(Hard type) D-time

H1, h1 11 3 1/125

H2, h2 11 7 1/125

H3, h3 16 1/125

H4, h4 16 4 1/125

H5, h5 16 8 1/125

H6, h6 22 1 1/125

H7, h7 22 4 1/125

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F-STOP(Distance : 1m,

with Standard reflector(Hard type) D-time

H1, h1 11 7 1/125

H2, h2 16 1/125

H3, h3 16 3 1/125

H4, h4 16 6 1/125

H5, h5 22 1/125

H6, h6 22 3 1/125

H7, h7 22 6 1/125

HSS Mode for Canon Full frame body type HSS Mode for Canon APC-S body type and All Nikon DSLR

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2. t-Mode.

Duration time setting Mode. -Press Mode Button( A2)-The Mode LED operation indicator On

-The display will change from F-Step mark to t.1, t.2 …

- Turn Flash’s power adjust Dial right or left, Duration time gradually changed.

t-Mode has 7 steps for Duration time variation. ( t.1, t.2, t.3, …t.7 )

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3. F-Mode.

'F-Stop' Mode (Flash power increments ) 1/10 f-stop

-Press Mode Button once more(A2)- Mode LED Off

-The display will change from t-mode mark t.1, t.2 … to F-stop mark 1.1, 1.5, 2.0...

- F-mode has sequential 6f-stop (0.1 f-stop 1/10 power increments, 6.0 f-stop power variation).

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The data sheet in t-mode

Mode(A2) LED On,

T-Mode. Duration Time Color Temperature F-Stop

t.1 (C.1) 1/12800 6300 2.8 4

t.2(C.2) 1/6400 5750 5.6 9

t.3 1/4000 5550 11

t.4 1/2500 5450 11 9

t.5 1/1250 5340 16 8

t.6 1/640 5300 22 1

t.7 1/500 5300 22 7

ISO 100 / 1m Distance / RST-165H:Standard reflector(Hard type)

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T-Mode. Duration Time Color Temperature F-Stop

t.1(C.1) 1/12800 6200 2.8 6

t.2(C.2) 1/6400 5700 8

t.3 1/4000 5500 11

t.4 1/2500 5450 11 9

t.5 1/1250 5450 22

t.6 1/640 5400 22 9

t.7 1/500 5400 32 1


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‘t’-Mode Performance

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The data sheet in f-mode

Mode(A2) LED Off

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F-Mode. Duration Time Color Temperature F-Stop

1.1(C.1) 1/3700 5440 2.8 5

1.5(C.1) 1/3030 5460 4

2.0(C.2) 1/2950 5440 4 5

2.5(C.2) 1/2500 5450 5.6

3.0 1/2150 5420 5.6 5

3.5 1/1620 5380 8

4.0 1/1150 5330 8 5

4.5 1/1050 5320 11

5.0 1/950 5420 11 5

5.5 1/850 5460 16

6.0 1/800 5430 16 5

6.5 1/750 5410 22

7.0 1/690 5380 22 5


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i.4

F-Mode. Duration Time Color Temperature F-Stop

1.1(C.1) 1/2750 5500 4 5

1.5(C.1) 1/2700 5520 5.6

2.0(C.2) 1/2560 5550 5.6 5

2.5(C.2) 1/2450 5570 8

3.0 1/2220 5590 8 5

3.5 1/1900 5600 11

4.0 1/1650 5600 11 5

4.5 1/1350 5570 16

5.0 1/1170 5560 16 5

5.5 1/830 5520 22

6.0 1/800 5480 22 5

6.5 1/650 5460 32

7.0 1/500 5420 32 5


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4. Continuative flashing (RPT)

It is very helpful function for DSLR’s ‘bulb-shot’

It has 2 steps. (C.1 and C.2)

Only this mode could be activated in

(in F-mode) 1.1 ~1.9 C.1 t.1 (in t-mode)

2.0 ~2.9 C.2 t.2

Ex) in ‘t.1’ mode, Press, RPT button lightly,

Display is changed ‘t.1’ to ‘C.1’

1st press : flashing 5 times( at intervals of 0.2/sec ).

Per second instantly.

2nd press: flashing 10times per second

3rd press: flashing 15times per second

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-1) RPT(C.1, C.2) Mode ‘1’ (in ‘t’ mode): Super-short duration time RPT mode

In 5FPS, 10FPS, 15FPS function. The duration time and F-stop at C.1 C.2 is the same as t.1, t.2 of ‘t’ mode data.

Ex) Press RPT(A1) Button once time(5FPS) lightly only in t.1, t.2.. ‘t’ mode (in Mode LED On)

Duration time F-stop

C.1 : 1/12,800 2.8 2

C.2 : 1/6400 5.6 9

4-2) RPT(C.1, C.2) Mode ‘1’ (in F-Mode on): Normal RPT mode.

In 5FPS, 10FPS, 15FPS function. The duration time and F-stop at C.1 C.2 is the same as F-mode data.

Ex) press RPT(A1) Button once time(5FPS), in F-Mode ( in Mode LED Off)

Duration time F-stop

C.1 : 1/2600 4 0

C.2 : 1/2200 5.6 0

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5. Replaceable Battery (Li-Ion)

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6. Control panel

A1) RPT/HSS Button.

Press, the button lightly

RPT Mode: ‘C.1’(RPT) only in 1.1~1.9 or t.1

‘C.2’(RPT) only in 2.1~ 2.9 or t.2

5FPS (5 times auto-flashes per second).

2rd Pressing -10FPS (10 times flashes per second)

3rd Pressing – 15FPS(15 times flashes per second)

Press, the button for 2 sec -> HSS mode ‘H.1 ~H.7’

2rd Pressing for 2 sec ‘h1~h7’

A2) MODE Button

- ‘t’ mode-Press the mode button (LED On)

- ‘F’ mode (1.1, 1.2~8.0)-Press the mode button again (LED Off)

A3) CELL

- Photo slave cell On/Off button.

A4) SOUND

- Sound On/Off

A5) TEST

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Replacing lamp and flash tube You must switch off and disconnect the power cord before changing lamp or flash tube!!

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Accessories

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If during the period of warranty this product proves defective under normal use and service, you should return

the product to the retailer from whom it was originally purchased, or to any Rime Lite authorized dealer or

authorized service center, if outside the time limit for returns imposed by the retailer.

- Warranty Conditions

1. The warranty is only valid presentation of the proof purchase consisting of original invoice or sales slip

confirmation, indicating the date of purchase, retailer ’s name, model and serial number. Rime Lite reserve

the right to refuse warranty service if this information has been removed or changed after the original

purchased of the product from the retailer.

2. Rime Lite’s sole obligations are to the repair of the defective part, or at its discretion, replacement of the

product (service exchange unit)

3. Warranty repair must be carried out by an authorized Rime Lite dealer/ service center. No reimbursement

will be made for repairs carried out by non-Rime Lite, and warranty coverage will not be valid for any

repairs or damage caused by such repairs.

4. Repair or replacement under the term of this warranty does not give right to extension to or a new

starting of the period of warranty. Repair or direct replacement under the terms of this warranty may be

fulfilled with functionally equivalent service exchange units.

5. The warranty is not applicable in cases other than defects in material and workmanship. The warranty

does not cover the following:

A. Periodic checks, maintenance, repair, and replacement of parts due to normal wear and tear.

B. Abuse or misuse, including but not solely limited to the failure to use this product for its normal

purpose in accordance with Rime Lite’s instructions for usage and maintenance.

C. Failure of or damage to the product arising from incorrect installation or use inconsistent with

technical or safety standards, or failure to comply with product manual instructions.

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