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ML400 Monolight

INTRODUCTION

Welcome to the Norman family of interchangeable high-quality flash equipment and thank

you for purchasing a Norman Monolight system. The utilization of larger high-duty-cycle

flash capacitors and related components enables this system to be utilized for demanding

commercial and portrait silver halide and digital applications that are not normally associated

with monolights.

FEATURES

o 400 watt-second capacity. The ML400 is an honest 400 watt-seconds (1000 w-s by

today’s advertising)

o 1/20-stop repeatability at full power. Holds this tolerance with line voltages from 105

to 125 volts.

o 150 watt quartz modeling lamp (250 watt max) with fan cooling.

o Digital controls with LED display. Adjustable in 1/10-stop increments.

o Error condition diagnostic readouts via internal software, as displayed in the LED

arrays (page 7).

o Automatic thermal protection (page 7).

o Interchangeable with over 100 Norman accessories and light modifiers with adapter

ring (part no. R9113).

o Full two year limited warranty, including parts and labor.

Summary of content (4 pages)

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INTRODUCTION Welcome to the Norman family of interchangeable high-quality flash equipment and thank you for purchasing a Norman Monolight system. The utilization of larger high-duty-cycle flash capacitors and related components enables this system to be utilized for demanding commercial and portrait silver halide and digital applications that are not normally associated with monolights. FEATURES o o o o o o o o 400 watt-second capacity.
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IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS In accordance with UL122 specifications for photographic equipment. When using your photographic equipment, basic safety precautions should always be followed, including the following: 1. Read and understand all instructions. 2. Care must be taken as burns could occur from touching the flashtube or modeling lamp. 3. Do not operate the appliance with a damaged cord or if the appliance has been dropped or damaged, until it has been examined by a qualified service technician. 4.
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CONTROL PANEL / OUTLETS / BASIC OPERATION 5. SYNC Outlet The camera connects to this outlet via the R4155 Sync Extension Cord (included). The socket (female) end of the Sync Extension Cord connects to the camera sync cord (not included). Most 35mm and 120mm cameras utilize a standard “PC” sync cord which is available through your photo supply store. Proper polarity is important with cameras that utilize grounded shutter switch circuits (cameras that utilize PC cords).
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ADVANCED OPERATION Alarm System In the event of a misfire the LED display will blink bFL (see page 7). The alarm system is reset automatically by flashing the unit or by pressing any button on the control panel. Thermal Protection The ML400 is protected with an internal overtemp cutout. In the event of an overtemp, the modeling light will be disabled. SERVICE Should not be attempted by user. Consult an authorized Norman Service Center. Modeling lamp or flashtube replacement.