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TURBO SC Slim Compact Operating Instructions Quantum Instruments Designed and manufactured in the USA TSC INSTRUC trans 8/8/06 8:28 PM Page 1TSC INSTRUC trans 8/8/06 8:28 PM Page 2Turbo SC (Turbo Slim Compact) uses the latest technology Nickel Metal Hydride (NiMH) battery. The battery provides high power for quick flash recycling, great capacity, no memory, and long life. Quantum’s NiMH bat- tery is smaller and weighs less than other high power batteries!

For best results, charge your Turbo SC the night before each use. The nature of Nickel Metal Hydride batteries is that they loose a portion of charge every day. Charging the night before or right before use insures maximum capacity for your job. The “fuel gauge” is a computer calculated monitor of remaining battery power and the amount of charge during recharging. When powering flash- es, the green indicators go out as battery power is used up. With only one green indicator lit less than 25% capacity remains.

• Return defective equipment only to Quantum dealers, distributors, or directly to Quantum.

• Never put metal objects near either socket. Keep children away.

• Turn Turbo SC, camera and flash off before connecting or disconnecting cables.

• Turbo SC is powerful! Do not exceed flash’s maximum consecutive full-power flashes (see flash instructions, or else 36 flashes). Then rest flash until it cools. Note: no limit for Qflash.

TSC INSTRUC trans 8/8/06 8:28 PM Page 32 For trouble free operation, always turn Turbo SC, camera and flash off before connecting or disconnecting Flash Cables. See Section 9 for selecting a Flash Cable or accessory. To turn Turbo SC on press and hold the panel button marked [ ] until the green ”fuel gauge” lights come on. To turn off, press and hold the button until the lights go out. One yellow LED panel indicator is marked with the flash [ ] symbol. This indicator lights steadily when connected to a flash. Please see Sections 6 and 7 for LED indications of the status of your Turbo SC and/or any problems that it may have detected.

When the green [ ] 25% indicator blinks, power to external equipment is shut off. Turbo SC must be recharged. During charging, each green indicator will blink and eventually stay on as charge is returned to the battery. When all green indi- cators are lit steadily, charging is complete. See Section 5 for more charging details. Turbo SC is not compatible with SD and CD Camera Cables. Quantum Qflash models come with their own power cord, which plugs into the socket of Turbo SC. TSC INSTRUC trans 8/8/06 8:28 PM Page 43 Recharge at room tempera- ture. Charge the night before, or charge just before use to be assured of obtaining 100% charge. Turbo SC is supplied with a universal charger that works with AC mains power from 100 to 240 VAC. Your Turbo SC is supplied with one of the following charger models: TCRUS (USA, Canada, Japan); TCRE (euro countries); TCRUK (United Kingdom); TCRA (Australia, New Zealand). Plug adapters may be used to allow charging from any 100-240 VAC power outlet. A voltage con- verter should not be used. Be sure the AC mains socket is an uninter- ruptible line (not switched). It is important not to interrupt the charging so that the computerized fuel gauge remains accurate. If the charge cycle is interrupted, the fuel gauge may read incor- rectly during use, but will correct itself on the next cycle. The yellow charge indicator [ ] lights when the charger is properly connected. A full charge takes about 2 hours. Do not use any other type of charger and risk damage to the Turbo SC! When the charger is first connected the green fuel gauge LED’s turn on and off during a brief self check. When the self-check finishes, charging begins and the fuel gauge indicates charge progress. The fuel gauge indi- cates charging progress as shown in the diagram.

25% charged 50% charged 75% charged 100% charged = steady light = off = blinking TSC INSTRUC trans 8/8/06 8:28 PM Page 54 A yellow flash indicator [ ] shows the status of flash power. A steady light means the output is supplying flash or camera power. A Blinking indicator shows when high voltage has shut down. Off indicates no power for that output.

Symptom A Flash Cable is connected but the output indicator is not lit. A Flash Cable is connected to a flash and the output light blinks for 30 seconds. The fuel gauge’s 25% green light blinks for a few minutes, and then all lights go out and there is no power to the equipment connected.

7. ERROR CONDITIONS and TROUBLESHOOTING

Solution The cable could be broken, shorted, or it may be the wrong cable. Turbo SC has detected that no flash is connected. This could be caused by an intermittent or broken cable, or a cable that is not fully engaged in the socket. This is the low battery indication. Recharge. Check that the charger is connected to a live mains outlet that cannot be switched off. Turbo SC may be clipped onto a belt with its attached belt clip. The Turbo SC also can be worn over a shoulder using the shoulder strap. For comfort, the belt clip may be removed from Turbo SC, as shown in the diagram. Loosen the screws a few turns and remove the belt clip. Do not remove the screws completely! Re-tighten the screws with moderate pressure.

TSC INSTRUC trans 8/8/06 8:28 PM Page 76 Short “CC” type Flash Cable – for mounting Turbo SC to bracket. These short Flash Cables are designed for Turbo SC, or for other Turbo models if they are mounted close to the flash. CCK Nikon SB11, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28-US CCKE Nikon SB28 Euro, 28D, 28DX, 80DX, SB800 Contax TLA360 CCM4 Metz 45CL1,3,4, 45CT3,4; Hasselblad 4504 CCM5+ Metz 50MZ-5, 54MZ-3,4, 70MZ-4,5 CCS4 Sunpak 120J AUTO PRO TTL, 30DX, 30SR, 36DX, 36FD, 383, 4000AF, 411S, 422D, 433AF, 433D, 444D, AP52, AUTO DX 12R, AUTO DX 8R, PZ4000AF, PZ5000AF CCS5 Sunpak 411, 4205G, 455, 511, 522, 544, 555, 611, AUTOZOOM 3600, AUTOZOOM 5000, G4500DX CCV Vivitar US versions 283, 285HV, 3700, 4600, 5200, 5600, 600 Series 1 Armatar 100, 200, 300 CCZ Canon 430EZ, 480G, 540EZ, 550EX, 580EX, MR-14EX, MT-24EX Additional chargers for fast charging: TCRUS USA, Canada, Japan TCRE Euro countries TCRUK UK TCRA Australia, New Zealand CL3 Minolta 360PX Miscellaneous Accessories: QT48 Dual connector for powering two flashes QT49 10’ (3m) extension for flash cables QBC Mounting Clamp for light stand / tripod mount QMC Multi clip ES1 for Viv 285HV;Metz 45CL1,3,4 & 45CT 3,4;Hasselblad 4504 ES2 for Canon 430EZ, 540EZ, Nikon SB24, SB25 TSC INSTRUC trans 8/8/06 8:28 PM Page 8Having any trouble in using your Quantum product? We are here to help. Mail, call, fax, or email our Service Department: Service Department Quantum Instruments Inc. 10 Commerce Drive, Hauppauge, NY 11788 Tel: [phone] Fax: [phone] www.qtm.com Troubleshooting tips are available at www.qtm.com, Support, Customer Support, FAQ. If you suspect a malfunction or require adjustment, return the unit to us with an accurate description of the problem. Please be sure your problem is not caused by improper operating procedure or malfunc- tions in your other equipment. Send all equipment carefully packaged and insured to our address above. An estimate of repair cost on out-of-warranty merchandise may be for- warded if you desire. This will require that we contact you for approval before proceeding and will delay return of your equipment. For fastest repair time, you may pre-approve repairs up to a limit of $85 with your credit card. We will bill you only for actual costs up to that limit. If repair costs exceed your pre-approval, we will contact you. Paying by check will delay the repair until the check clears (up to 15 days). Payment by money order is acceptable. Normal repair time is 10-15 days. For expedited service, contact our Service Department. Summary:

• Ship via UPS, Parcel Post, or other carrier, insured.

• Give a clear, detailed description of the problem.

• Give your mailing address and daytime phone number, fax #, and/or email.

• For warranty repairs include a copy of the receipt. In addition, for out-of-warranty repairs with pre-approval:

• Provide your Visa, MasterCharge, or American Express card # and expiration date.

• Give us authority to charge repair costs up to $85.00.

• Provide your billing address. Note: Please do not e-mail your credit card information

LIMITED WARRANTY Quantum products have a 1 year limited warranty. Please refer to the Limited Warranty card for complete details, conditions, and terms.