CYCLONE|PocketMax PP-1000 Compact Battery Pack for Portable Flashes User Manual
Thank you for choosing Bolt. The PocketMax battery pack will provide up to 1,000 flashes at full power and boost the recycle speed of your shoe-mount flash unit. The light, compact design and convenient carry pouch make this an essential piece of gear for on-the-go photographers. With the included multivoltage charger, the PocketMax can be used in the US and abroad.
Warnings ⚠⚡ • Do not disassemble or attempt to maintain this product yourself. There are high-voltage components inside the PocketMax. Contact with them can produce a dangerous electric shock. • Keep out of reach of children. • Do not touch the metal part of the power output socket. • Do not use this product in flammable conditions, such as environments containing flammable gases or liquid chemicals. • This product is not water resistant. Keep it away from rain, snow, and humidity.
Overview 1 2 3 4 5 6 Battery indicator button Battery status indicators Charging port Protective cover Power output port Power/charge indicator Also Included • PocketMax • Carry case • Multivoltage 100 to 240 V AC charger • US, UK, and EU plug adapters • USB adapter 4 | Overview 4 1 2 3 5 6
Indicator Lights Power/Charge Indicator • Steady red light: The battery is charging. The flash is charging. • Red light turns off: The battery is fully charged. • Red light blinks quickly: Power is being drawn by the flash. • Red light constantly blinks: Malfunction. Contact the manufacturer. • Steady green light: The PocketMax is overheated. • Green light blinks quickly: The battery is exhausted and needs to be recharged.
Charging the PocketMax A new PocketMax power pack will perform most effectively after two or three uses. 1. Plug the AC adapter into an AC outlet. 2. Plug the adapter’s power cable into the charging port. The charge indicator will glow a constant red while the PocketMax is charging. When the indicator turns off, the PocketMax is fully charged. 3. Remove the charger cable before using the PocketMax. The universal voltage charger can be used outside of the US.
Checking the Battery Level: Press the battery indicator button to illuminate the battery status indicator LEDs. For Maximum Charge Capacity Lithium-ion batteries gradually lose their charge when not in use. To ensure the PocketMax has its maximum charge, recharge the PocketMax before use. Charge the PockMax at moderate room temperature. When it’s not in use, avoid storing it in hot environments. 100% 75% 30% If the power indicator rapidly blinks green, the PocketMax is exhausted and needs to be recharged.
Connecting the PocketMax to Your Flash The PocketMax requires the PP-1000 power cable (included in kits, available separately) to connect to a flash. Install your flash’s batteries before connecting it to the PocketMax. Most flash units require batteries to be installed in order to power the display functions that allow the flash to work. You may need to activate a setting or custom function on your flash to make it draw power only from the PocketMax and not the internal batteries.
1 1. Plug the power cable into the PocketMax by aligning the dots on the plug and the socket. Make sure the plug is fully inserted into the power output port. 2. Turn the locking ring clockwise until secure. 3. Plug the other end of the connection cable into the your flash. When the flash is turned on the PocketMax will automatically activate to supply power.
Using Your Flash with Your PocketMax To ensure that you don’t miss important moments when you’re shooting, your PocketMax can recycle a shoemount flash at full power in approximately 1.5 seconds. You can expect up to 1000 full-power flashes, depending on the specific unit you’re using. To get the best use out of your PocketMax • Use the PocketMax in environments with moderate temperatures. When lithium-ion batteries get cold, they lose some of their ability to supply power.
Tip: If you’re shooting in a very cold environment, you can keep power flowing to your flash by alternating two PocketMaxes. Keep one pack indoors at room temperature or in an interior pocket next to your body while using the other pack. Then switch the two packs when the one in use starts losing its ability to power your flash.
Charging Other Devices Use the included USB cable to charge compatible USB devices such as smartphones or tablets. 1. Plug the USB cable into the PocketMax by aligning the white dots on the plug and the socket. Make sure the plug is fully inserted into the socket. 2. Connect your USB device to the USB adapter. Note: The power indicator will not illuminate while a USB device is charging.
Specifications PP-1000 Battery Type: Lithium-ion USB Output: 5 V / 1 A Flash Output: 330 V Input: 12 V, 1500 mA Capacity: 7.4 V, 5200 mA Recycle Time: Approx 1.5 sec. at full flash power Flashes Per Charge: Approx 1000 at full flash power Recharge Time: Approx 5.5 hr. Working Temperature Range: 32° to 113°F (0° to 45°C) Power Cord Length: 19.5 to 42 in. (49.5 to 106.7 cm) USB Adapter Cable Length: 1.5 in. (3.8 cm) Dimensions (H × W × D): 0.8 × 3 × 4.8 in. (2 × 7.6 × 12.
Troubleshooting Problem Solution The PocketMax is charged and • Make sure the flash unit is turned on. connected to a flash unit, but no • Refer to your flash unit’s instructions if a setting or custom function on your flash indicator lights illuminate when needs to be activated to make it draw power only from the PocketMax and not the it’s recycling. internal batteries. • Make sure the connection cable is not damaged or that the correct cable is attached.
One-Year Limited Warranty This BOLT product is warranted to the original purchaser to be free from defects in materials and workmanship under normal consumer use for a period of one (1) year from the original purchase date or thirty (30) days after replacement, whichever occurs later.
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